I have no voice

This is usually a metaphor for talking about the marginal and/or disenfranchised - their opinions cannot be heard in the political forum.

In my case, though, it's quite literal. My throat has been sore all week and it has been difficult to generate the vocal volume necessary to teach. I REALLY tried hard yesterday - and then after work, my voice was just gone. Today I feel ok, though. Just the silence.

I keep forgetting about it -- and it's frustrating too for B, who has to be looking at me to read my whispered lips. If it's not back by Monday, I'll have to improvise - type on a screen; have someone else read my lecture notes; whatever. On IM, B and I are discussing what films would fit for the topics I'm covering right now in the Tuesday classes....