June 10, 2020

I like Good People

I've seen so much of it in the last few days. It makes my heart feel good. The kindness, the caring, from people of all colors. People from across the world caring about what happens to a fellow human being. I've never seen anything like it in my entire life.

May 30, 2020

Why was Derek Chauvin's hand in his pocket?

Video shows Derek Chauvin's hand in his pocket while he was choking George Floyd.

May 3, 2020

A large number of men are doing the grocery shopping

I've noticed that quite a few men are grocery shopping. Never seen it before. They are wearing masks and wiping down the shopping carts! It is so good to see that everyone in the family is taking this virus seriously.

April 20, 2020

Eggs triple in price-beef at least 4.00 a lb higher!

Went to a local grocer-eggs were $3.85 a dozen-compared to $1.50 just a week ago (went to two different stores-same price). Beef-prime rib-$14.00 per lb. Prime rib is usually around 10.00 per lb. Strip Sirloin is also $3 to $4 higher.
Sticker shock. I know farmers are having a problem selling milk and beef. Did not expect it to happen so quickly!

Should we start to consider buying powdered milk and eggs?

April 15, 2020

Only 20% of patients intubated survive

It means 80% of patients will die. I remember seeing that some doctors are now performing less of them.
They are using alternatives to deliver oxygen.

April 11, 2020

Burial Fund for those who have succumbed to Coronavirus

It would be very helpful to grieving families if the government provided a burial fund for those who have died from the coronavirus.
Apparently, New York City is burying some of the victims of the virus until family members can claim them. There are probably many families who are not financially able to claim their loved ones for burial.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=NYC+preparing+mass+graves+for+coronavirus+victims&PC=U316&FORM=CHROMN

The government should look into providing a burial fund.

April 6, 2020

Can a person transmit the coronavirus simply by breathing on someone?

This question was asked of Dr. Gupta on CNN. His answer, if the virus is in the back of the throat of someone with the virus, then it is possible-if you are within a couple of feet. I cannot locate Gupta's video, but here is one on youtube discussing the subject:

Next question (now, this is just a question not medical advice): What if someone who has the virus drinks strong alcohol, would it not kill the virus in the back of the throat?

March 29, 2020

Lift the Ban on Plastic Bags

I began a thread on this subject on March 9 regarding the reusable canvass bags and the potential for the bags to carry the coronavirus. Here is some interesting information regarding the reusable bags:

https://nypost.com/2020/03/14/using-tote-bags-instead-of-plastic-could-help-spread-the-coronavirus/

"The COVID-19 outbreak is giving new meaning to those “sustainable” shopping bags that politicians and environmentalists have been so eager to impose on the public. These reusable tote bags can sustain the COVID-19 and flu viruses — and spread the viruses throughout the store."

Original thread found here:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213065022

A comment was made in the original thread that the virus can survive on the plastic. End of subject.

However, the stores were using brand new clean bags. Clerks fill the clean bags, customers leave the store.
I've noticed that the clerks are reluctant to handle the reusable bags, they just place the food in the shopping cart, and the customer has to fill their own bags. Also, in a particular store when some customers placed their reusable bags on the conveyor belt, the clerk will promptly disinfect the entire belt after each customer.

I believe the stores should be allowed to use the new clean plastic bags, even if it is just temporary.

March 27, 2020

Dinner Time

Something to take our minds off of our troubles.
Oven roasted vegetables with chicken thighs and wings on top. Mashed potatoes with gravy.
And a good night's sleep. What are you cooking Tonight?

March 21, 2020

Subsistence living examples from some of you older ones in days gone by

Some stories of how families would cope in times of dire need is just fascinating. People would grow their own garden, raise and hunt animals for food. Churn butter from the milk of their cows, bake their own bread. The list goes on.