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22/12/2016

The Sneezing Hour

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Animals…, Complaints, December 2016, Dogs, Paywall

1am posts, colds, having the lurgie, IBS, Illness, the witching hour
27/12/2013

The Ten O’Clock News: There’s a Word for What Happens to Your Nose When You Have a Cold!

Actually I don’t think there is. When I started this post I felt sure I could come up with a term, but the thing about colds is that they render the brain completely useless. So any suggestions are welcome. So far I’ve considered: Tissue rash Snotticus nasalrash Sneeze-induced face rash Notevenmedicationcansolvethis Ugh. Help. Continue reading

December 2013, The Ten O’Clock News

colds, Illness, Indifferent Ignorance, The Ten O’Clock News

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colds

The Sneezing Hour

The Ten O’Clock News: There’s a Word for What Happens to Your Nose When You Have a Cold!