Cold virus hits hard

I stayed home yesterday. So did our little girl. We both have a cold, caught from some snot-drenched preschooler, no doubt. Though hazy from the cold medicines, I'm a lot better today, so I dragged it in here ... to find out that about half the news copy desk called in sick.

On Sunday night, I could barely sleep -- too hot, too cold, couldn't breathe -- hence calling in sick Monday, during which I actually slept during the day.

Did I mention that Nyquil is the world's most disgusting beverage? Shuddering at the thought of it, wouldn't two Sudafed, two Advil and a two shots of whisky be just as good?