Some mornings the world is more visible before the sun rises. In that quiet moment, the light from the moon on the snow, reflecting back on a dark sky, slowly catching color from a distant dawn, all seems clear. Then a few moments later, shadows shift and reality returns and the world is as confusing as it was the night before. But hey, there is coffee.

It is amazing how something like the flu can affect your thinking, planning and routines. My husband and I tend to assess what we have, medicine wise, go over liquids and comfort foods and assess if we need to get supplies or if we can last halfway or if we can hold out. If a trip out is needed it is done list in hand, quickly and with efficiency. Otherwise,…