I'm not dead yet

I've got a bit of a splitting headache. We're on the 3rd day of it now. My mom said she's had the same thing, and for her it was sinus-related and lasted about 3 days. So here's hoping mine's almost over too. Maybe I caught it by long-range ESP. Although, of all the things I'd like to download from my mom's brain, sinus pressure and piercing cranial inflammation aren't at the top of my wish list. I'd rather have her amazing ability to make pot roast and raspberry jam, or her vast knowledge of the English and German languages.

Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know that I'm not dead. I'm getting better. I think I'll go for a walk.

Yes, I know it's a weird question

... but it just popped into my mind and wouldn't leave. How in the world did the people in the Bible who lived for hundreds of years manage to keep their teeth? Or did they? I mean, we all now have toothbrushes and toothpaste and fluoride in the water and everything, and it's still a pretty common thing for people in their 70's and 80's to be popping in the dentures in the morning and out at night. Was Methuselah reduced to a state of toothlessness with only 1/9th of his life under his belt? You'd think it would be hard to maintain proper nutrition for that long of a time if chewing had become a problem.
Of course, they didn't have the modern wonders of refined sugar, thinly-veiled as things like Pixie Stix or pop (that's soda, for my Southerly friends). And I'm sure we've all heard how those can rot your teeth.
Anyway, off to brush my own...

I have a crush...

Yep, it's time for true confessions--I love the cutest guy! We're unfortunately relegated to a long-distance relationship, which is always hard to make work. We don't really talk much, but I'm convinced he'll improve in his conversational skills, and we have a bond that can weather things like that. The only thing I'm worried about is that he likes being the center of attention. And oh, the flirting!! It seems like every woman within a 60 mile radius can't keep their eyes and hands off of him. Although the few times I've gotten to spend with him, I was in the same boat, so I can't really blame them. And it's not like he and I have exchanged any promises or anything. He's a little young, so I have hope he'll get it out of his system. They always say you should never expect anybody to change, but I think this case is different.

I can't stop thinking about him, and I even keep a few pictures at work so I can take a break and admire his great smile--he's very photogenic! Check him out...