Sunday, December 16, 2012

Tea Can Make It Better

Yesterday morning, I woke up feeling fine ... almost as if it were a normal day.  As the morning progressed, my voice began to fade. 

When my throat feels a bit off, a nice cup of tea can make things better. The way I sometimes make tea, though, will make a real tea people cringe.


It was really a bad day to have this happen, because I was going to help Janet at her shop for Miss Mustard Seed's book signing event. 

10 - 12 ounces of water in a measuring cup and a heaping teaspoon of loose tea.

I worked for about three-quarters of the day ... until the crowd died down a bit.  Whenever I spoke to someone, I know I sounded like one of those dusky-voiced old-time movie actresses.  By the time I headed for home in the afternoon, I probably had only of half my voice left.

Microwave on high for two minutes.

When I woke up today, my head was stuffy and my voice was GONE.  I still felt fairly okay, but all I could do was whisper and croak. 

 
 
I've been like this all day ... which has made for a good day to finish decorating the Christmas tree, watch lots of football, and snuggle on the couch with Maggie and Ruby.
 
... strain it into a pretty cup, and enjoy!
 
 
As of this evening, I have more voice than I've had all day ... but it's still not all that much.  I sure hope it's mostly back by tomorrow.
 
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Monday morning update:  I'm fairly certain that this is a cold, dammit.  I'm not too sick, but my head is stuffy, my throat is sore, and I'm blowing my nose about every 30 seconds.  Thank goodness for Puffs with Lotion!
 
 

15 comments:

  1. You make tea like I do- not for me to drink as tea and I do not like each other-but I whip up a cup for my hubby that way....shhhh...he has no idea- he thinks I am toiling, boiling and steeping-xo Diana

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  2. Take care of yourself and drink that tea! I hate losing my voice! Snuggling with the fur babies sounds good!
    hugs, Linda

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  3. Germs, colds and flu abound this time of the year. Hubby is fighting it right now and I will be next, I'm sure. Take care and may your voice return ASAP!

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  4. I remember my Mom drinking that, but the tin looked different.

    Hope you get your voice back and don't end up sick. You don't have time for that!

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  5. Hi Connie, Hope you get your voice back soon. Take care!

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  6. I hope you wakeup with a strong voice this morning and are feeling much better. My head has been stopped up since yesterday...I don't think the weather is helping us out much. :)

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  7. Tis the season...it's going around. Drink lots of that tea and feel better!~Hugs, Patti

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  8. Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. It was nice meeting you at Janet's on Sat. Take care!
    Cheryl

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  9. In honor of tomorrow’s silence I’ll see you Wednesday, Connie. I hope you have your voice back today. With honey and lemon added I find solace in a lovely tea break daily. May you continue to have a better week.

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  10. Dear Connie, I'm English, so of course I agree that tea can make any ailment better. I hope you are fully recovered for Christmas. Have a happy holiday! P. x

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  11. Connie, Connie, Connie.
    That's nature thumping you on the head saying,
    "could ya give us a little time out?"
    Take it easy, and enjoy the season!
    And feel better really soon---
    Catherine

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  12. The Puffs with lotion weren't working for me any longer. I think they quit putting as much lotion in them. May I recommend Kleenex Cool Touch? They are wonderful. I get sinus infections and my poor nose suffers through an infection. These really feel good on the nose. I hope you're feeling better soon.

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  13. Thank you, Lori R!!! I noticed that the Puffs seemed different, but I didn't know that there was a better alternative.

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