it's tuesday, let's talk about my nasal passages

I was somewhat productive yesterday.
I cleaned the kitchen.
I picked up Middle's room, changed his sheets and retrieved at least a case of empty drink containers.
I changed the sheets on my bed and put away two loads of laundry.
I kept K company on a wine run.

But, in the hour between the wine run and fetching Youngest to bring him to the pulmonary doctor, I sat my butt down on the sofa. The divan. The smushy greenish collection of pillows in my living room, and it was educational.

First, I learned that Christmas is upon us. I know you all knew that - but I thought I'd mention it.

Next, I saw an interview with Kate Winslet on The View. I'm liking Whoopi on the view. I think I could have drinks with her. But the interesting thing I learned is that Kate is 5'6" tall and wears a size 11 shoe.

I answered the phone at one point (and had to DRAG MYSELF off the couch) and chatted with a lovely woman from a research company. She wanted me to watch and review a half hour sitcom and I answered all the pertinent questions. Sadly, our friendly conversation was cut short when she asked if anyone in my household works in television, marketing or advertising.
I knew she wouldn't be able to send me a dvd from the get-go and I tried to explain it to her early on, but she insisted on going through all the questions.

Did you know that several of the blonds on All My Children are now brunettes? I guess the hair/makeup person is moving into fall colors.

I'm so happy we don't have to buy little kid toys anymore. I saw a commercial for this and just can't wrap my head around it. And the toys I saw commercials for yesterday were so disappointing. Kids don't really play with toys anymore, do they? Middle bought a pinkie ball the other day and is thrilled with it.

Antonio Banderas does the voice of the bee in the Nasonex commercial. He was a bee long before Jerry Seinfeld. And speaking of Nasonex - I seem to have developed a cold. I had that moment yesterday wherein you suddenly realize that you are about to have a cold. Say what you will, but I am a finely tuned machine.




I use this every morning and every evening. I find it effective in keeping my delicate nasal passages, um fresh?

As you may recall, I used to be addicted to this -



And, in the recent past, I have found this to be quite effective during allergy season.



But last night, I dug through a bag and found this.



I got this at Blogher. There was a basket of them on our lunch table. The table for Mom's Who Curse. HELL YEAH. (Actually, that joke got old fast.)
So I shot some of it up my nose. It's "unique scent" blew the top of my head off.
And I'm confused about whether it is supposed to stave off a cold or just clear my nose.

What I knew I needed, what K ran out and got for me, was this:



The Wonder Remedy.

I may not be so productive today.