Man-flu and mulberries
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342100)
Rockingham, Australia
October 13, 2019 4:12am CST
I think I must have man-flu. Have you heard of man-flu? It’s the name given to colds and flu that men catch. Many women think men make a lot of fuss about having a simple cold, whereas the men affected think their complaints about their condition is justified. I’ve had a dreadful cough and have spent the best part of three days in bed. Luckily I do feel a bit better today so hopefully, I’ll be back to reading notifications and posting discussions again.
In other news, we’ve been asked to take photos in about ten days’ time at a dressage competition, so we’re looking forward to that. Dressage is a specialised equestrian discipline. The competition is being held by a group specialising in providing fun and tuition for those people with disabilities. Previously called Riding for the Disabled, it has recently changed its name to HorsePower.
And finally, we have a small mulberry tree down near the big shed and yesterday we were able to have mulberries and ice-cream for dessert. They tasted as good as they looked.
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@allknowing (137770)
• India
14 Oct 19
We too have a couple of mulberry trees and do get mulberries but tiny in size.
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@allknowing (137770)
• India
14 Oct 19
@JudyEv When they turn fully black they are very sweet.
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@JudyEv (342100)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Oct 19
@allknowing These certainly were.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16789)
• China
13 Oct 19
Glad that you have all but got rid of the man-flu ! Here mulberry is a common used herbal medicine that has many medicinal properties.
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Oct 19
The mulberries and ice cream look good. Blessings to you and I hope you are well again soon,
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Oct 19
@JudyEv thank you I hope so
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@JudyEv (342100)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Oct 19
@RasmaSandra I'm so sorry to hear that. Sometimes animals do go off to die in their own sweet time and away from everything and everyone they know. And getting another cat would never be about 'replacement'. They are great companions. Again, I'm really sorry and I hope one day you find out what happened, just so you know.
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@1creekgirl (41750)
• United States
14 Oct 19
@JudyEv Hope you don't have the flu.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
13 Oct 19
The mulberriee and ice cream look good. Sorry to hear that you have been so sick. Glad to hear that you are starting to feel better.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
13 Oct 19
@JudyEv yes that is for sure. I hope you feel good as new soon.
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
13 Oct 19
Okay, I admit it. I do tend to whine a lot when I am in pain or discomfort. I really do not do well with pain. I do not know how that compares to other men though. I've known many who can and do handle a lot.
But it seems you have learned by getting this cold -- man flu that it can be quite unpleasant. So maybe you won't judge us wimpy whiny men so harshly in the future. 
Glad to hear you are doing better.
Glad to hear you are doing better.1 person likes this
@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
13 Oct 19
@JudyEv Having watched my wife go through three pregnancies, and one delivery. I have nothing but admiration for every woman who has gone through the process. We had a very close friend who watched as my wife went into labor with our second child. It was a difficult one that lasted more than 14 hours ending with a C section. That lady stated she would never ever get pregnant as a result. Didn't help that another lady came into the hospital across the hall from us. The nurses were not very nice to her, Told her, you are only five months, you cannot be in labor. She delivered in the labor room about half an hour later causing all kinds of havoc in the maternity section. We never heard whether the birth was live or if it lived.
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@snowy22315 (182193)
• United States
13 Oct 19
So sorry you are ill. That is zero fun! Your dessert looks lovely!
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@snowy22315 (182193)
• United States
14 Oct 19
@JudyEv Sometimes you just have to wait until a virus works it's way out of the body. The mulberries look much like our blackberries.
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@JudyEv (342100)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Oct 19
@snowy22315 That's basically what the doctor said. I just have to ride it out.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Oct 19
bless yer heart, hon. y'ave sure'd a time with that cold. so glad that'cher feelin' a smidgen better.
most brilliant that y'all're gonna be takin' pics 'f that special event. 'lways warms the heart to see folks 'f all ages doin' their passion.
mercy, that does fer certain look yummy! i confess to've ne'er eaten mulberries. tryin' to envision what they'd taste like, lol. yup, i'm hangry, but've still way too much to do 'fore daylight. i curse these shorter daylight hours! 't least 't did warm'p today, that'd be a blessin'.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Oct 19
@JudyEv oh my, now i'm droolin'! 'tis great though, gettin' that card. opens e'en more possibilities, eh?
yes ma'am, fatter horses 'n giggly folks :)
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@JudyEv (342100)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Oct 19
I think the closest in taste I've had would be blackberries. I have to get a Working with Children card to take photos at the dressage day so that is now under way. It will be a bit different to taking photos of endurance horses. They'll all be a lot fatter I think!! 
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
13 Oct 19
Yes, know the man flu well, and know man trump when the they have tantrums.
I have never had mulberries, at least I don’t think I have.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
18 Oct 19
@JudyEv Lol, yes, that is the truth.
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@wolfgirl569 (108144)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Oct 19
Glad you are feeling a little better. That looks good. I got a few mulberries this year.
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@wolfgirl569 (108144)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Oct 19
@JudyEv I have had them like that too. But they were still good. Once they start getting like that I often use them to make jelly.
Once they start getting like that I often use them to make jelly.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
13 Oct 19
Good to see you back here. Fresh mulberries sound delicious. 
Horse riding is very therapeutic for disabled and even for autism. Hippotherapy as they call it is picking up a lot of popularity.
Horse riding is very therapeutic for disabled and even for autism. Hippotherapy as they call it is picking up a lot of popularity.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
13 Oct 19
@JudyEv Yes it does. I have witnessed it with few of my students here. But it is expensive here and not all can afford it.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
13 Oct 19
we had a mulberry tree in front of the firest house we owned. We thought it was beautiful, the first spring we were there we found out the previous owners had power washed the sidewalk. There were crushed mulberries everywhere red mess!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
14 Oct 19
@JudyEv I bet they are. In the front yard, right by the front walk, not so much :-)
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
13 Oct 19
I wonder if mulberry looks the same as cranberry.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Oct 19
@JudyEv looks the same.
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