The Upside of Colds

It seems like everyone gets a little something this time of year. Sinus problems, cold, flu, virus...something. Except me, of course, because my immune system is super human. I don't get sick. Occasionally, I have a little drainage or sinus pressure but that is more a result of the weather than any weakness in my immune system. All of which brings me to an aside. Pride can be a very pervasive characteristic.

In any case, one thing that I have come to appreciate about having sinus issues, or what some might perceive as a "cold", is the resulting voice. Deep, gravelly, downright sultry, that's what comes to mind. Sometimes, in times of sinus discomfort, I will say to myself, "Hello Darlin". Honestly I get a little tingly. Singing with the sinus voice? Like Barry White and Johnny Cash are in the room singing a duet. I am really thankful its not my normal voice, the fame would be just too much.

So, like everything in life there is a silver lining. Even though the "sinus" problems might produce achiness, fever, limited breathing, and general malaise......they also produce some of the best renditions of "Ring of Fire" ever uttered this side of Nashville. That is payment plenty.