As a Country here on the Mainland (Hawaii hasn't had a snowstorm) there are signs of cabin fever. It can be read in the paper and heard on the news. It can be seen on our computers. It can be felt in erratic actions and comments. We are suffering from cabin fever! The temperature is irrelevant. Here in South Texas we are suffering through mornings slightly below freezing. Others are suffering through way below ZERO. Some down here in South Texas are splashing through a little rain. Others are deluged in mountains of snow and ice. We can still see the waters of our bays, though the tide is extremely low. Others can hardly see down their streets. Our sub-tropical flowers and plants are as droopy as we are. It will be a great spring for the plant peddlers and nurseries, if they have anything to sell. Cabin fever! It is well known in Alaska and some western states. We are not prepared for it here. Most wardrobes of ours have more walking shorts and T-shirts than gloves and parkas. That is the way it is in South Texas.
How does one shake cabin fever? Well you don't take two aspirin and go to bed. You get out! The backyard is a starting place. If roads will allow, find a Mall or favorite store. Go drive a country road and look for a coyote or bear or bald eagle. Go ice fishing. Water ski. Do something, and you will feel the change from cabin fever. It may be another fever related to the onset of pneumonia, but at least you will be rid of cabin fever. You're welcome. Doctor Pogue
