For anyone worried about hantavirus - just do what you should have been doing all along, and wear an N95 or similar mask to protect yourself. Added bonus, all those nasty bugs you seem to get nowadays as routine will also stop making you miserable.

How does one balance sanity with the feeling they need to stay informed? I miss not feeling like I need to know what happened this morning or this afternoon. I miss not worrying that worse things are coming fast. I miss sleeping solidly at night.

When you’re power goes out and the generator kicks in in 2 seconds, then several minutes later the lights flicker and multiple circuits break and the heat was one, and you have smoke alarms blaring (electrical smell?) no have to open the door with -1F out, and waiting for service 22 hours later…

A recent report of a federal immigration, checkpoint diverting all cars entering into Oklahoma from Texas. Trump’s masked deportation forces claim they are doing “targeted operations” while causing traffic jams for everybody.

I got to 64 without ever having an alert to boil my water. Apparently, I won’t get to 65 without. And yes, I have a big pot of water I’m boiling.

All trucks are trucks. A cemented mixer is still a truck. Yes, this is about pedophiles.

No argument here — Trump IS a moron.

A while back, my husband and I bought peaches from Sam’s club. I was looking forward to a sweet, juicy peach. What we got tasted awful and neither of us ate more than a couple bites. We returned them. Recent email said they were recalled due to possible listeria! Never eat food that tastes off!

Some neighbors are just lovely.

Yikes! If you’re in TX, check your voter registration status!

I saw a local outside my window today.

Who else thinks the felon committed an act of war because he was butthurt about his parade vs the no kings protests?

If you are planning on hanging out with many of your like minded friends tomorrow, I suggest you wear sunglasses. It’s harder to identify someone in sunglasses than in a mask, in case you were curious.

I just read a post about hatred and such in the world. It’s a sad thing. I think sometimes, what we put out in the world comes back. I just got an unexpected message from a long distance friend, a positive message that both brightened my day and brought a tear to my eye. Seek & nurture the good.

I saw this elsewhere here but can’t readily find where to share from them. I love Wallace and Grommit! www.comicsands.com/inventor-wal...

At the grocery store today, first aisle I went down, there was another woman in an N95. I commented on it, and she said she saw people keep getting sick and didn’t want that. Even in a deep red state, some of us are wise.

I’m proud of and thrilled by the people who put in the hard work to make this happen. restoredcdc.org/www.cdc.gov/

Science matters. www.forbes.com/sites/lindse...

I mentioned in my email to my mom that I’m making Spanish Rice for dinner. She said they thought it sounded good, too. So if you wanted an idea for dinner…

Ever have gerbils? When I was a kid my folks made the mistake of getting my brothers and I each a mated pair. 1960s, we didn’t know how they breed! We ended up with hundreds.

Small wins - feel free to add your small wins. Today, I procrastinated a bit, then walked out to go to the post office to mail a package. Just as I headed to the car, the postman pulled up to our mailbox cluster. I asked if I could mail this with him, and he said yes. I’ll take a small win!

The name of the game is going to be visible solidarity and mutual aid. Wearing a mask is a really good start, even if you don’t think you ‘need’ to.

I recommend reading the full thread. FEMA is far more important than most people realize.

My husband and I are enjoying his day off together. We have played Age of Mythology, and will watch a few more Walking Dead episodes. We will not be watching the news.

My husband bought himself a present ($4.73 I think) - a computer game. I got nothing, and am good with that. We plan to move in a half year or so, and I don’t want to have things I need to pack!

Find a bit of time when you have focus (I had to read in the morning, my best time of day.) It’s worth the time.

Well written. I recommend finding the time when your brain is clear enough to focus to read this. essaysyoudidntwanttoread.home.blog/2024/12/13/e...

Yesterday, I got a greeting card from my folks. Given the time of year, I expected a Christmas card. It was a Thanksgiving card. Postmark date, Nov. 22. My mom had wondered why I hadn’t mentioned it.

This little guy was painted a while back.

Today’s colored pencil effort

There’s a morass of upsetting news in the world. Worry about the future is valid. But making beauty exist is maybe even more important.

It’s pie baking day here, but I also slipped in some art. Painted the background yesterday, though.

Yeah, this.

Some days are for painting. Some are for experimenting. Today was the latter.

Process to pick for the next administration cabinet- “Who’s the worst, least qualified person for the slot? Yeah, let’s go With them.”

"If you’re a health-care worker who sees a patient in a mask, put one on for them. Don’t make them ask. Don’t psychologize them. Don’t betray the trust they’ve shown you. They’ve put their lives in your hands. Don’t take that for granted, it’s not an easy thing for many of us to do"

Time for an older pictures - the inspiration, and two different media, acrylic and watercolor.

Last night, my mom told me her best friend fell and is in intensive care. I made her a card. Mom thinks she will like it.

I decided to paint a bookmark today.

I’m going to post random bits of art, initially not just the newest efforts. This little girl is from mayb 1-2 years ago.

Should I post some of my art here? Peeps who know me on Book of Faces will have seen it already.

Just shouting out to the void. Stupid pain (nonfunctional) sucks. Ear pain for no reason (other than nerve issue) sucks. And yes, it’s an unusually bad pain day.

In addition, wear a mask (N95 or equivalent) - the vaccine is beneficial but it still is better not to get sick at all. C19 vax doesn’t eliminate risk. Behavior is a good layer.