And the Beat Goes On
Wilson is a dead ringer for Kiera in looks and work ethic. Meanwhile, my couch potatoes are waiting for their first unemployment check.
Check out Wilson on #AussiesDoingThings on Instagram.… Read more
Life
Cause for Concern and Laughter
We are living in interesting times, as the curse/saying goes. Because of my work with healthcare, I am probably more aware than average of where we are and where we’re headed with COVID-19.
Here’s an interactive map that shows how the virus is spreading in this country.
The following chart shows where the world is on March 23rd. Today, the US has 42,484 cases. Yesterday, there were 26,900. Do the math. The exponential horse is out of the barn.
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Because It’s Friday and You Should Start Your Weekend With a Laugh
In my non-existent free time, I like to play the piano. And I like to listen to others play, for inspiration.
I think this guy is ridiculously talented.
As I was thinking that I wished I had half his energy, I noticed the first comment.
Life with Geriatric Animals
So. Life in the very slow lane. What does that look like?
Graidy is 18ish, Finn is 15 and Wink is 12. All are still going strong-ish.
But all now have heart problems. And Finn’s about to go get nuked with a radioactive shot to the tune of $3k to kill a benign tumor that’s making him hyperthyroid.
I know. It’s nuts. But I’m pathological. I can’t not do it, because Finn isn’t ready to go yet. These animals have … Read more
With all of the Holiday Love Going Around – Food for Thought
“And if I asked you to name all of the people that you love, how long would it take you to name yourself?”
My holiday wish for you is that not only do you make it onto your list but that you decide to land at the top.… Read more
Got a Global Warming Skeptic in Your Midst? Share This
Yes, I know. I’m on a “save the planet” jag. But it is the only one we have and we’re killing it to a point of no return.
How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic: Responses to the most common skeptical arguments on global warming
This is an excerpt of a complete listing of the articles in “How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic,” a series by Coby Beck containing responses to the most common skeptical arguments on global warming. … Read more
Li ZiQi and Ikigai = Peace in the Present
I’ve been intensely struggling with the hectic way of the western world. Which is not normal for me once I can get my hands in the dirt and grow things.
So, as I tend to do when I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed, I slow myself down and remember to pay attention. Because I know the way through will appear when I do.
I always get a chuckle out of the synchronicity of what does show up.
Li Ziqi was one … Read more
She’s Proud of Them. I’m Proud of Her.
Cait has just finished up a rollercoaster year of service at a charter school for underprivileged kids that has culminated here. She needs to write a book about these kids. Unbelievable journey, in every way.
Amazing kids-all. Mine and theirs. Makes me feel there’s hope for the world, after all.
