Today’s eye-opening WA Post email shows the full range of changes in our lives because of coronavirus

The Washington Post is putting out a superb daily digest of virtually anything and everything related to the coronavirus. Today's email struck me as extraordinarily depressing as the virus is showing up in places we all know and our social worlds are closing in as cultural, sports, and religious institutions begin to close their doors. … Continue reading Today’s eye-opening WA Post email shows the full range of changes in our lives because of coronavirus →

Three things to be alert for if you’re self-quarantining

This short list isn't going to, as usual, contain an article or other objective authority supporting my position. These don't need them. They're common sense but simply not mentioned enough. GET SOME SUN First, if you're self-isolated because of a combination of age and susceptibility to conditions like respiratory ailments, being by yourself may keep … Continue reading Three things to be alert for if you’re self-quarantining →

One way of helping the doctors help us — flattening the curve

Our healthcare staff is already overworked in these early days of the pandemic. One thing we can do for them (and us) is to do what we can to contain the spread of the virus. The primary method is that "sounds mundane but isn't" constant thorough hand washing. Here's why. What is 'flatten the curve'? … Continue reading One way of helping the doctors help us — flattening the curve →

CDC’s chart showing exactly how to effectively wash your hands

Everybody will tell you they already know how to wash their hands, but few of us are as thorough as needed to be effective on the tops of our hands, between our fingers and certainly I've never used a tune to make sure I scrubbed long enough nor have I always used the paper towel … Continue reading CDC’s chart showing exactly how to effectively wash your hands →

When a live cat or dog won’t do

Family Gives Their Dad With Dementia A Robotic Cat by Daniel Torres 541views Dementia is a word that describes the symptoms of an impairment in memory, communication, and also in thinking. People who have dementia aren’t able to control their emotions, and their behaviors can quickly change. This is not an easy condition to live … Continue reading When a live cat or dog won’t do →

Making your own hand sanitizer if your store is sold out

https://www.kuow.org/stories/purell-is-low-in-seattle-how-to-make-your-own-hand-sanitizer? Purell is low in Seattle[everywhere]. How to make your own hand sanitizer By Isolde Raftery Mar 02, 2020 at 2:44 pm Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands. But what if you can't access a sink? We’re hearing there's been a run on Purell and other hand sanitizers in the Seattle area … Continue reading Making your own hand sanitizer if your store is sold out →

How in the world do audiobook narrators sound sexy without sounding idiotic

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/what-does-passion-sound-like-how-five-audiobook-actors-talk-sexy/2018/02/08/2445c6c8-0b3f-11e8-8890-372e2047c935_story.html What does passion sound like? How five audiobook actors talk sexy. A note to our readers We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.By Ron Charles Critic, Book WorldFeb. 12, 2018 … Continue reading How in the world do audiobook narrators sound sexy without sounding idiotic →

Disinfectants work on coronavirus BUT don’t use a wipe on your phone

Why don't you want to use a wipe on your phone? Because it will ruin the coating on the glass? Here's the article that was originally in USA Today. he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of disinfectants to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. According to the EPA, products on the … Continue reading Disinfectants work on coronavirus BUT don’t use a wipe on your phone →

Let this one story stand for the reality that heat records are being set all over the globe

But I must admit that I'm saddened by this rather minor note. NYC had practically no snow this winter. We're about to change back to Daylight Savings Time and we've only barely lost sight of the grass a time or two since November. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/nyregion/ny-weather-snow.html

Audiobook narrators make or break the book

Narrators are becoming almost as well known as the authors of the books they read out loud for our pleasure. Here are a few to check out. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/for-your-playlist-the-best-new-audiobooks-of-the-month/2020/03/02/47b2ad1e-58e1-11ea-9b35-def5a027d470_story.html Don’t let a bad reader ruin your audiobook experience. Here are recordings to savor — and to avoid. By Katherine A. Powers August 5, 2019 at 12:43 p.m. … Continue reading Audiobook narrators make or break the book →

Two articles on the same topic — avoid the virus by not touching your face all the time

How to Stop Touching Your Face We know it’s hard. Try these four tricks to help limit the number of times you touch your face each day to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. By Jenny Gross March 5, 2020, 9:15 a.m. ET Now that we know that it’s bad to touch our faces, how do … Continue reading Two articles on the same topic — avoid the virus by not touching your face all the time →