Since this article features illustrations from Instagram, you'll need to click thru if you'd like ideas for a very fine Thanksgiving for one. https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/trader-joes-thanksgiving-items
How to clean and maintain your non-disposable face masks
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/11/13/934504830/coronavirus-faq-how-do-i-clean-my-mask-washing-machine-oven-broccoli-steamer Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Clean My Mask — Washing Machine? Oven? Broccoli Steamer? November 13, 20205:17 PM ET Sheila Mulrooney Eldred Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with … Continue reading How to clean and maintain your non-disposable face masks
What not reading fiction can do
There are two clear dividing lines -- those who do or do not live with pets, and those who do or do not read anything but periodicals like newspapers and magazines. This article does a very nice job of a further split between those who never read fiction and those who do. Studies reflect that … Continue reading What not reading fiction can do
A COVID-fighting tool on your phone — just turn it on
Click thru for the illustrations altho all you really need to download the app for your state and turn it on. It's that simple. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/11/18/coronavirus-app-exposure-alerts/ A covid-fighting tool is buried in your phone. Turn it on. Millions of Americans now have access to free, anonymous coronavirus exposure notifications. Too bad so few people use them. … Continue reading A COVID-fighting tool on your phone — just turn it on
How to say “no” gracefully to holiday get-togethers
Protect yourself and others by staying in your own nest for the holidays. No outside guests other than by phone or the computer is likely to save lives. Nervous About Get-Togethers Because of Rising Covid Cases? Here’s How to Say No Gracefully Higher virus rates and colder weather are making social interactions riskier. But there … Continue reading How to say “no” gracefully to holiday get-togethers
A movie to watch that hasn’t gotten enough attention
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/nov/16/and-breathe-normally-iceland-film? My streaming gem: why you should watch And Breathe Normally Continuing our series of writers highlighting lesser-known films available to stream is a recommendation for a humane and thoughtful Icelandic drama Babetida Sadjo and Patrik Nokkvi Petursson in And Breathe Normally, Ísold Uggadóttir’s little-seen but stunning debut feature film from 2018. Photograph: Everett Collection/AlamyGeorge … Continue reading A movie to watch that hasn’t gotten enough attention
How to manage Thanksgiving safely
https://www.wsj.com/articles/traveling-for-thanksgiving-during-the-pandemic-heres-how-to-stay-safe-11604700043 Traveling for Thanksgiving During the Covid Pandemic? Here’s How to Stay Safe The Covid pandemic has thrown uncertainty into this year’s celebrations. Here are tips for those who are getting on the road—or staying at home By WSJ Staff Nov. 6, 2020 5:00 pm ET LAST YEAR’S holiday travel concerns? Traffic, lines at the airport and … Continue reading How to manage Thanksgiving safely
Beloved store back from the dead
Whoever thought Tower Records would return? This Beloved '90s Store Is Back From the Dead Fourteen years after filing for bankruptcy, the iconic music chain has found new life online. By Paul Thompson November 16, 2020 Tata Chen / Shutterstock Since it first opened in the back of a Sacramento drugstore in 1960, Tower Records … Continue reading Beloved store back from the dead
Can’t rely on a negative test result to go out and socialize
Many people are now getting COVID tests and assuming they're a free pass to do whatever they want. Tests simply aren't that reliable nor do they apply for more than the time at which they were given. Caution is needed. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-11-16/some-in-l-a-are-getting-covid-19-tests-so-they-can-party-socialize-officials-call-this-a-disaster? Some in L.A. are getting COVID-19 tests so they can party, socialize. Officials call … Continue reading Can’t rely on a negative test result to go out and socialize
COVID vaccines may be less effective because of chemicals in our bodies
Covid: chemicals found in everyday products could hinder vaccine Researchers worry PFAS, commonly found in the bodies of Americans, will reduce the immunization’s effectiveness Oliver Milman @olliemilman Tue 17 Nov 2020 06.32 ESTFirst published on Tue 17 Nov 2020 05.00 EST David Rach volunteers to test the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer. Photograph: PFIZER/Reuters The successful uptake of any vaccine … Continue reading COVID vaccines may be less effective because of chemicals in our bodies
A dragon fantasy series for all ages
Somehow I wound up seeing this review at scarymommy.com/wings-of-fire-series-superfan/. I not only found the review enchanting but can also recommend the series for those who'd simply like a good read. Warning tho -- unless you absolutely love graphic novels, don't go that direction with this series (even if it's the only one at the library … Continue reading A dragon fantasy series for all ages
iPhone 12 and 12 Pro owners having text message problem
Posting this just so you know you're not alone. https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/13/iphone-12-missing-sms-text-messages/ iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Users Complain of Missing SMS Text Messages and Message Notifications Friday November 13, 2020 12:55 pm PST by Juli Clover Since the release of the new iPhone 12 models, many new iPhone owners have been running into problems with the … Continue reading iPhone 12 and 12 Pro owners having text message problem
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