I'm a lame patient. I'm not the informed sort who'd quiz my doctor on the medication being dispensed, or presume to tell her what I suspect I'm sick with. But I got real squeamish when presented with a ear thermometer, which confounded my doctor cos she assumed that being an adult, I'd understand how safe and accurate the ear thermometer is. Yes, but I really DON'T like it. But my wily doctor got her way, and I'm given medical leave today (which friends thought was the result of over-partying yesterday). I wish! My hands are warm enough to toast bread, and today is Sep 11.