ostensibly shingles

documenting any of my illnesses or afflictions
preferably as graphic and gross as possible

“did you call me?”

“oh, that was on friday. we talked right after it”

“oh ok, here’s your grandmother.”

“hi! i just saw the circus for the first time and wow!”

“yeah, it’s meant to impress”

“i’m glad i finally got to see it before i….go”