Pajamas, bathrobe, warm socks, and DU.

[Aristus]

I'm starting to feel better now.

It's nice to be warm and indoors on a night like tonight. It's raining like sixty out there, and there's the usual bone-chilling, damp Northwest cold, as well.

A liberal's guilt is never far away, though. I couldn't help but think of at least a few of my patients who are out in this weather. Most of my patients stay at the shelters. But I have a few campers, too. Hope they're able to stay dry...

To all of my kind, thoughtful Lounge friends: Thank you for being there.

I love you all...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. We love you too, my dear Aristus...

You sound very comfortable, and I'm glad. You have earned it.

[Aristus]

2. Some hot chocolate later, perhaps.

(I may spike it with some brandy, too!...)

[onehandle]

3. Red wine, my wife and doggy on sofa, cats chasing each other upstairs sounding like thunder.

Glad you're feeling better.

[Aristus]

4. I am.

And you sound comfy.

Enjoy!...

[Aristus]

5. I have my hot chocolate with brandy now...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. All is well, then...

[Lady Freedom Returns]

7. Yeah, I got something and there is snow on the top of the Mountains here.

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At lease I have a roof for now. Don't know for how long if I don't get a job soon.

Add: Why is it when your sick, all your worries intensify? I does not matter if it is for yourself of for others, they still hit you like a ton of bricks.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. Do you have a cat? You need a cat.

You'll feel better, sooner, with a nice warm purry cat on your lap.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

9. Oh yes! A cat would be perfect!!

They say that cats can help relax when you are sick. They say if you can be calm and relax you heal faster!

[Aristus]

10. Not a big fan of cats...

The hot chocolate is providing plenty of warmth...

[Lady Freedom Returns]

11. A bulldog?

[Aristus]

13. I'm fond of dachshunds and Boston Terriers.

Very brave, loyal dogs...

[Lady Freedom Returns]

15. And they would be easier on the lap.N/T

[Lady Freedom Returns]

14. A bulldog is great!

They are cuddly and cute and they like quite time!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

12. There is scientific evidence

that petting a cat lowers a person's blood pressure (and the cat's). http://www.knowyourcat.info/info/humancontact.htm There is also some evidence that the frequency of a cat's purr helps with healing. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-do-cats-purr

Cats are good for you.

[Aristus]

16. Same with dogs.

http://stress.about.com/od/lowstresslifestyle/a/petsandstress.htm

[Denninmi]

17. As do we you, Aristus.

You have indigent patients? Very sad.

[Aristus]

18. Four days a week, I work at a clinic that provides healthcare for the homeless.

It can be sad, but most of the time it's very rewarding. I love the work, and I love my patients. I'd love to have one of those "why-don't-they-just-get-a-job?" types and have them follow me around for a day. That would open their eyes to the reality of life in the homeless community pretty quick.

[Denninmi]

19. Yes, it would.

You have a kind soul. People like you make the world better.