Update on Our Hero's Ear

Last night brought a ruptured ear drum for Our Hero which meant that today brought a visit to our beloved Dr. Harrington, who added to the oral antibiotic we were prescribed Sunday, some antibiotic drops. The good news is that he feels good now, after being mostly miserable for four days, and will probably sleep through the night. He had a happy afternoon at home in spite of a moment of disappointment when he discovered that the This Old House episode he'd watched yesterday with Ted had been erased. (For Fans who recall a younger Ted a watching TOH back when it was hosted by Bob Villa, well, we can only say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  That, and that TOH is a pretty great show.) Instead, he watched a bit of Rick Steve's Europe which is on the same channel as TOH. Rick was in Turkey, a country that is partially in Europe, and partially in Asia.  Joe saw some footage of their bath houses and noted that they take "funny baths" in Turkey. Think of all he'll be able to contribute during group time on the carpet tomorrow.