If memory serves, it can take a few days before the antibiotics start to work.
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You are advised not to, but it is very difficult to obey such instructions.
I’ll quadruple the dose and get relief in 12 hours then!
My sympathies. Trying not to think about my bites. They aren’t much better than they were. But maybe less redness.
I mean, one can understand a (sudden, fierce) cold (plus, sore throat) in winter; but, in summer, it seems incongruous, especially in summer during a hot spell.
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Ouch.
I sincerely, devoutly hope that the medication is working, and you have my complete sympathy. I've been there - but only on the continent.
Less redness should mean less swelling, less heat - that horrid heat plus the things being both simultaneously itchy and sore - and less itchy and sore.
Mosquitoes love me, while I loathe them; this is one of those asymmetrical relationships.
Other winged menaces and flying horrors seem to be less of a threat to me.
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So sorry to hear!! Hope you get better soon!
Sorry about your issues @Apple fanboy and @Scepticalscribe . I have had summer colds before and they were not fun, the less I talk about summer bugs the better...mosquitos are the worst and in the very annoying but harmless category the tiny bugs (no see ums I think they are called) that swarm in small clouds near fresh water bodies like lakes and rivers.
I'm not even considering to buy the new MBA now 😂
Oh, I have checked it up throughly, and saved the specs that I think I want now, in the Apple Store app.
But I don’t need it now - no, no, no I don’t need it. I surely don’t.
But it’s good to consider what specs that are of interest, and they changed during the time I was thinking about it. But it might change again if I let it be awhile.
It’s always so nice with new Apple stuff, who doesn’t feel that?!
But I don’t need it, my old MBA serves me very well still.
See what Apple release to the fall, it might be even more interesting 😁
Oh, I have checked it up throughly, and saved the specs that I think I want now, in the Apple Store app.
But I don’t need it now - no, no, no I don’t need it. I surely don’t.
But it’s good to consider what specs that are of interest, and they changed during the time I was thinking about it. But it might change again if I let it be awhile.
It’s always so nice with new Apple stuff, who doesn’t feel that?!
But I don’t need it, my old MBA serves me very well still.
See what Apple release to the fall, it might be even more interesting 😁
My handwriting truly sucks. I should get some calligraphy book and improve it.
I have always had sinus problems, - although they have been less pronounced in recent years, - and now, they have decided to pay me a visit.
So, sinuses, sore throat (not quite as sore as last night), but stuff may be migrating to my chest.
Ugh.
Doesn’t work 😆
I guess I’ll get the book and improve; it’s actually a nice unplugged activity which is also actually useful.
I recently finished reading the book "The Art of War" - this is a Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu in the 5th century BC. But I want to share my thoughts about the book with you.
This book has become one of the most important sources of knowledge on strategy and tactics of war and has a great influence on military theory and strategy not only in China but also throughout the world.
The main idea of "The Art of War" is that victory is achieved not only by the strength of troops, but also by clever planning, strategy and manipulation of the enemy. The book offers concepts such as defining objectives, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy, managing resources properly, and organizing military forces effectively.
The Art of War also includes reflections on the importance of reconnaissance, siege warfare, the use of spies, the psychological aspects of war, and other factors that can affect the outcome of a battle.
This book has a wide range of applications, not only military, but also in political, business and personal spheres. It provides many valuable pointers for success, conflict management, and effective management.
This book has become one of the most important sources of knowledge on strategy and tactics of war and has a great influence on military theory and strategy not only in China but also throughout the world.
The main idea of "The Art of War" is that victory is achieved not only by the strength of troops, but also by clever planning, strategy and manipulation of the enemy. The book offers concepts such as defining objectives, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy, managing resources properly, and organizing military forces effectively.
The Art of War also includes reflections on the importance of reconnaissance, siege warfare, the use of spies, the psychological aspects of war, and other factors that can affect the outcome of a battle.
This book has a wide range of applications, not only military, but also in political, business and personal spheres. It provides many valuable pointers for success, conflict management, and effective management.
Try IAMPETH to start with.
Also The Fountain Pen Network has a number of discussions on improving your handwriting, and the websites and books to help.
You can create and download your own practice papers from Incompetech
As for the pen, it depends on what sort of handwriting you want to do (Spencerian, Business Script, Italic, etc.)
There are fountain pens with a range of nibs, from round to stub to italic and Naginata Togi and Architectural.
There are modern dip nibs such as the Hunt 513EF for normal writing to the Brause 361b or Leonardt 40 for italic style. I think the Hunt easier to start with.
(Note, as you can see from the scan, I do not do calligraphy, I just write...)
There are also fibre tip pens for Calligraphy, such as those by Artline.
If you are going to use dip nibs, do not get conned into buying expensive "calligraphy" inks. Sheaffer Skrip (blue or black) is good enough. (Also Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black - not Blue, not Black, Blue-Black, it has special features that will help you.)
Learn to develop a "Light Hand", The pen should write with only the weight of the pen on the paper. You should then hold the pen with only enough pressure that the nib writes with just its own weight and perhaps a tiny bit more. Somebody should be able to come behind you and slide the pen from your hand. You should not normally be able to hear the pen writing on the paper. If you can hear "scratching", you are pressing too hard.
Ballpoints are bad because they make you press hard.
Learn the "Tripod Grip
For papers Rhodia, Clairefontaine, Oxford are all good enough if you want lined paper.
If you want to print your own, then HP Color Choice 100 or 120 GSM is suitable.
Don't forget, you are practising, not producing saleable artwork, so don't buy expensive inks or expensive "art" paper.
PS, if you are buying a dip pen holder and nibs, buy a straight handle/holder, not an oblique one.
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So pleased that Spotify has dumped the Harry and Meghan circus. The press release states that it was a mutual decision. Of course it was...NOT. The pair of scam artists took the millions and ran and produced far less "product" than stipulated in the contract. Harry was bamboozled by that American social climber from the get go and now has a family life in tatters as well as an embarrassing public image. Brother Willie warned him years ago. Maybe Oprah will hire them as house staff for her Montecito estate.
Its been ages since I wrote. When the need arises, I always type on the computer and print out
I bought a real quality Parker set with a fountain pen and a rollerball pen long time ago.
The fountain pen is not so much used, but I really love the rollerball pen, and it’s been used intensely over the years. Not with longer writing, as that is done on our devices - mostly on the MBA for me, but notes on all of them.
I still however use the rollerball pen as my pen to go that I have at my MacStudio with various note blocks for different content. Short notes is always needed.
Longer notes I save in my digital journal afterwards. Scan or write them down and reformat the text.
But not all. So I need to see what I’ve written. Fortunately I still do ☺️
I had almost forgotten my fountain pen, so it might give it some use.
Sounds pretty interesting. I however wish the world would develop an art of piece for once.