It's going around.

Infections of all varieties seem to be on the attack. I have a sinus infection compounded by an infected ear...which as resulted in a perforated eardrum.

The infected sinus is nothing new... I have been dealing with the pain, pressure and strange nasal secretions every Spring and Autumn for years. My mucus membranes seem to be on some strange lunar cycle.

The infection within my ear canal is something new. I haven't had an infected ear since I was a toddler. My left ear pops, drains and aches deep inside, no wonder my kids cried when they went through this. I'm starting to think these strange afflictions aren't dictated by the tidal pull of the moon, but rather wisdom teeth that are waging a "coup d'etat" within my head. I should probably go to the dentist and have him validate my theory.

Even with the "Double Head Infection", I can't claim the title of "Most Infected McCarthy of the Week". Monica wins the prize with her infected jaw. It seems that years of vomiting has eroded the enamel of her back teeth to the point that her jaw has become infected. She had a 102° fever, and a rash developed when the infection got into her bloodstream.
The remedy is dental work that will cost thousands of dollars (about $500 of which will be out-of -pocket) and that doesn't include any of the cosmetic stuff that ought to be done.

On a totally brighter note, Calvin and I went to our first Portland Trailblazer Basketball game of the season with my boss Rick.
Due to some big fued with the local cable company, very few Blazer games will be televised this season. With Calvin playing YMCA basketball, I like to watch him get all excited about his favorite professional team. Calvin and i got to the "Rose Garden Arena" about an hour early. Calvin was dressed in a Blazer Jersey, Blazer Ballcap, Blazer Reversible Parka, Black tear-away pants (like the pros wear), and Black Nike Hoop Shoes. He had 2 hand made signs, the latest issue of "RIP CITY" magazine, a pocketfull of basketball cards and a brand new sharpie marker. As soon as we walked into the arena, Calvin was stopped by a lady who asked if he wanted to be one of the kids that gave the players their "running high-five" as they came onto the floor for their "shoot-around" before the game... and sit on the bench while the team practiced......."
The answer of course was yes, and the Ham even got his freckled face on the "Jumbo-Tron" screen than hangs over center court. It couldn't have gone to a bigger fan of the team , and I couldn't be more proud. Our Blazers went on to beat the L.A. Clippers 119-101; and since the score was over 100, that meant free Taco Bell Chalupas for everybody in the sell-out crowd of 20,500. Who could ask for anything better?

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