Allergy Eyes

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You see the eye on your right?



That is actually the eye on my left.

And yes, it is swollen and bloodshot and it itches so badly I am about to rip it out of my frikkin' head to end my misery.

The Evil Pollen Pixies, as you can see, have finally found me.

In June, it will be 5 years since we moved to Itty-Bitty City from Way Out West - 5 years that were blissfully sniffle and itchy-eye free. I thought perhaps the Evil Pollen Pixies had given up their search for me, that I was to be permanently spared their hexes and curses, that I would be forced (albeit willingly) to give up my long-held title, The Snot Queen.

Clearly, that is not the case.

Clearly, the Evil Pollen Pixies are far more persistent than I ever gave them credit for.

Clearly, I will soon be (re-)embarking on my quest for the mythical Elixir of Relief, available only from the wise, wise Wizards of Scritch, Scratch and Suffer.

Let's hope they have better drugs these days.

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Comments

Oberon said…
......i heard that if you eat bee pollen and honey from your local area......you become immune to pollen allergies.......i wonder if it's true.
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Joely Sue Burkhart said…
Oh, hugs, I'm so sorry you're miserable!!
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Bethanie said…
oberon: Thanks for stopping and commenting! My sister, an ex-nurse and herbalist-apprentice suggested the same thing. I've got a list of possible sources and I'm going to try it. Can't hurt, in any case. (BTW, your blog is one of the best I've ever come across.)

joely: Thanks for the hugs, I need 'em - my eyes were stuck shut this morning... so... gross...
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