Last week I was cranky (see last week's blog post). I am still cranky. Last last week, my son shared his flulike cold with me. Some things are not meant to be shared.

I went back to work yesterday with some coughing and sneezing still going on. Shortly after getting seated on the LIRR, I had a profound realization. I was that person other commuters do whatever they can to avoid. You know what I am talking about. The one who you worry is going to share their germs with you. Seriously, as commuters paused in the aisle then kept moving, I realized that the empty seat next to me was probably the only empty seat in the car.

Tomorrow I think I will take all of last week’s suggestions for relieving this cranky mood. For today, I’m still cranky.