Monthly Archives: January 2021

Even though there was so much snow that Andy had to plow Tuesday, it’s already melting. It may snow more this weekend, but if so it’s not likely to last long. January 21, 2021

I’ve been subscribing to Consumer Lab for years. It’s $78 for two years, $47.40 for one year, and it has a lot of information about safe levels of vitamins and minerals, tests it has done on different brands of supplements, … Continue reading →

We’re in the midst of an exceptional drought, so we were thrilled to see the snow. Andy didn’t take any pictures because he had to put chains on the Jeep to get to the land and didn’t get there until … Continue reading →

Andy uses bleach as a disinfectant in our water system up on the land. He used regular Clorox for years with no problem, but now, presumably because of COVID, our store hasn’t been having it. It does have fancier versions … Continue reading →

In a comment yesterday B wrote, I agree it is VERY complicated. That is part of what has thrown me for such a loop in what to do and how to proceed. I am staying home mostly, for now. I … Continue reading →

There it is … science over fiction! That was Torben’s well-turned phrase about Biden’s pledge to put science at the forefront of his administration. Biden has elevated the role of science advisor to a cabinet-level postition and believes respect for … Continue reading →

January 15, 2021

Thanks to Sandra, Andy and I finally got our first Shingrix shingles shot a couple of weeks ago. It was about time, and our doctor will be happy. The pharmacy will remind us when it’s time for the second one. … Continue reading →

January 13, 2021

Apparently this sea lion came upstream looking for food and got a bit lost. It was later returned to the water. We sometimes have problems with deer and elk on the roads up in the mountains…we’re careful not to overdrive … Continue reading →