Blurring the Lines

Six weeks ago I was driving home when I saw a grove of wild cherry trees in full bloom. I couldn't help myself, they were so pretty that I pulled over, got out of the car and walked through the field to get a closer look. They were indeed lovely and I spent some time walking around them and admiring the colors. I got back in the car and drove home. That night I saw a large red patch on my foot...and it was itchy. Hmmm...probably poison ivy , I thought. I doused it with rubbing alcohol and went to bed. Over the next two weeks, and in spite of the different remedies I tried, it continued to spread all the way up my leg, then across to the other leg, then...