The Ryno Pen

… I can’t tell you, but I know that it’s migraine.
(with apologies to Lennon & McCartney)

It has been a yuck day, for the most part spent, as Herself (a fellow-sufferer) puts it, “listening to the ants outside STOMPING on the wall in their big hob-nailed boots“.

Attempts to describe the nausea were made. “I’m filled with a grey custard foam that tastes of shiitake mushrooms.” (Obviously a disgustation menu.)

The sight is yet another thing. At the beginning of the migraine, and well into the worst, on the far right of my vision (both eyes) is a persistent watermark. It seems to be made of that holographic foil stuff.

The apparition seems to be a static ribbon or banner of some sort, and almost always runs from a high point at left, downward to the right. Artist’s impression follows:

Oddly enough, I commissioned a hand-painted coffee mug from an artist in Canberra, may moons ago.

“I want a bright cup that will kick-start me before the coffee even goes in“, I said.

Ms Jarman, whose first name I forget, came up with No Batteries Required.

Here’s a pic: note the resemblance.

Back to bed for me. May your sleep be without troubles.

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