I'm Really Ticked Off

Some Thing's Been Eating My Garden

Before

After

Some critter couldn't wait
for this volunteer tomato plant
to produce tomatoes

Missed seeing the first Morning Glory
It bloomed despite having its leaves eaten

A nice Hosta snack for some critter

AND

Some Thing's Been Eating Me

All the classic signs of Lyme Disease
(I drew the white lines on the photo)

Last week my shoulder began to ache, the next day it started to turn red -- and ache more. A couple days later, I noticed a bite mark under my bra strap. By yesterday, the red rash had doubled and I spent the entire day trying to find a doctor who could see me when half the doctors in Princeton are on vacation. Today I was put on a full course of antibiotics. This evening, I went out and picked more raspberries. I hope the way I dressed was unappetizing to the ticks.

The pant cuffs are elasticised
and my socks go all the way
up my calves