The Morning Run: Strep throat and the silent treatment

When I was younger, I got sick with strep throat quite often. I can remember the first time I had it. My throat felt like it was on fire, my head was pounding, my whole body ached, and my stomach hurt. My dad’s solution for a sore throat was Vicks VapoRub slathered on the neck with an old sock of his wrapped over the top, secured with a safety pin. Being sick did not exempt you from chores su...