I used to donate regularly - they even used to call me during critical times, but the Blood Bank doesn't want my blood anymore.
Something to do with certain stamps in my passport. ;-)
Love the sign on the traffic-light camera. I'd like to buy that person a beer.
Happy you are home for the Christmas season. You must feel out of kilter; perhaps that is what is causing your problem. You haven’t eaten a lot of the stuff we have in USA for awhile. Could be chemicals in the water, fruit could do it or even some crackers and cheese. Don’t worry, it happened to me once or twice and I am still kicking and you will be also. Use the same toothpaste you did while serving in Iraq and scrub. All will be well. I wish you my best as you finish your vacation and will continue to pray for you and your friends in Iraq.