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Damn cedar fever

It’s back, the annual winter malady whose culprit pollen isn’t really cedar and doesn’t really cause a fever. It’s complicated. It’s about junipers called mountain cedar, and when the stuff gets up your nose you just feel feverish. Mostly my eyes and the roof of my mouth itch, and of course my nose runs. Runs where? Not far enough. It’s a Central Texas curse that simply must be endured until we get enough rain to clear the pollen out of the air. And in our continuing drought that will be a problem. Have to use the Neti pot. Bleh.

Under siege

I go out only when I have to, such as when picking up Mr. B. from school in the afternoon, but otherwise… KVUE’s pollen counter Illona Torok explains:

"Another day, another huge jump in the Cedar pollen. Close to 5000 grains were counted today. A weak cold front will kick up the winds today, further increasing levels for Friday…"

Sure be glad when this is over. Good thing I have a Neti pot to clear my nose and sinuses.