As if the coughing and runny nose weren’t enough, I have no sense of taste or smell anymore. I’m in my second week of the Very Bad Cold From Hell and I’m wondering if I'll just have three senses for the rest of my life.

I have an awful head cold.

For the first time in ages the temperature outside is above freezing. Not that I'm going outside for any reason. I've turned into a total grouch and don't even want to pet my dog or anything.