Items of recent pandemic news: A new “vaccine for the world,” developed in Texas, is authorized in India; more evidence that Omicron is less severe; towards a broad-spectrum vaccine; the CDC’s controversial new guidelines; and more. Plus a frippery. Quote … Continue reading →
My son and his wife are new owners of a charming, magical cabin. It’s located on the shore of an utterly serene lake about 40 minutes from Ely. My son will be heading there with his three kids — my … Continue reading →
If I contract Covid-19, how likely is it that I will succumb to it? Age, gender, and preexisting condition suggest that my risk is some multiple of whatever counts for “average.” I wanted to explore those odds. If you’ve been … Continue reading →
When my mom could still remember the stories she used to share, one that she told with equal amounts of delight and scorn was about her predilection for whistling. Mom can indeed whistle — in all sorts of ways I … Continue reading →
Because of fears of possibly being infected with the Covid-19 virus, I can no longer be with my six-year-old granddaughter. She is an amazing little girl: happy, funny, beautiful, smart, creative, kind, generous, talented in so many ways: a total … Continue reading →
