Recovering journalist living in California's Sierra Nevada
Went in to see the doctor, Alan G, whining about a list of ache and pains. This and that. Alan listened to the whole complaint and said, ‘Tom, nature doesn’t care about you anymore.’ Jesus, Alan! ‘Yup, it’s all gravity and desiccation from here on out.’ Great. So that very evening, by wonderful coincidence, I … More Bedside Manners
Bit ago I got my first big boy glasses, prescription ground, wire frames. Frames cost a bunch. Couple hundred bucks. Time passed. Significant wife complained mightily about my alleged snoring and I submitted to laser treatments on the soft tissue at the back of my mouth. Hurts. Another story. Cost a bigger bunch than the … More Time for Single Payer
Son Cisco invented a way for home-owners to install solar electric affordably and it’s catching on big-time… for instance, a Science Magazine blog entry from Copenhagen. Wowie Zowie.
Ah, and where have you been, Max?
Death in the Family. Dad died. Nearly 97 and ready. Still. From the Minneapolis paper: Rev. Harold John DeVries completed his earthly life on Feb 20. He was 96 years old and at peace when he passed away at his home, Friendship Village in Bloomington. He had spent his life as he wished, in service … More Dad’s Gone
Article from National Geographic (of all things) says “Influenza germs last longer … in lower absolute humidity — i.e., when it’s cold outside and the air is dryer.” So, once again, consider carrying a saline spray inhaler. The brand Ocean, and others, are in the nose ailment department of your local drug shop. For two … More Stay Wet
Tom DeVries 