It’s not always what it seems. I followed the doctor’s advice, drank lots of liquids, rested, etc. But in addition, I prepared myself for a six week (possibly) leave of absence to recover.

• Load the Kindle with reading material.
• Order a few books from Paperback Swap.
• Train a substitute teacher – no easy feat in an online school.
• Prepare all the files the online teacher might need. Store them on a jump drive for her.
• Buy new pajama pants.
• Stock up on lip balm and lotion.
• Renew any meds now – to avoid making extra trips out of the house later.
• Grind coffee beans!
• Create a place to rest and hang out. Daybed? Bedroom recliner? Couch?
• Set up blog posts so my dedicated readers won’t get lonely.

How’s that? Did I miss anything? If I did, it’s too late – unless I put Chuck to work.