I turn on a podcast or music and listen on my airpods while making dinner, cleaning the house, folding laundry, etc.

((Janeway)) I'm very sorry for your loss.

Praying for him and for your whole family.

Thanks! Do they make noise when it's windy? Our dog barks when she hears our flag, and it seems like sails might be even louder.

What do you think of shade sails for too-sunny decks? Are they noisy? Other drawbacks? What would you choose as an alternative?

My dc's friend group is struggling to find activities that everyone can participate in. It's cold and snowy here, and a couple of the students have medical situations that prevent them from being physically active. Without skiing or sledding as options, what can they do as a group (4-10 kids) that doesn't put each other at risk for Covid? All ideas welcome!

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Weird. It seems to work sometimes and not others. It's working for me again now. Try again? Thanks for your input and extra link, Bambam.

Some doctors in Europe have requested a stay on the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine trials until they are amended to address serious concerns. They claim that the trials are inadequate to prove efficacy and ability to prevent transmission, that there is a known risk of anaphylactic reaction to one of the ingredients, that the possible formation of non-neutralizing antibodies can cause exaggerated immune response in those exposed to the wild virus after vaccination, and that the potential risk to fertility (specifically placental formation) has not been properly assessed. See section C for explan

Michelle Obama's outfit was amazing.

I have a TR machine. After years of hating our old front-loader, I am happy to do laundry again. I like the small load option and the rinse only cycle. Look online for the full manual for the model you are considering buying; it will explain all the details you need to know for best results.

I've found having a good cry helps with stress. It's often easiest if I read or watch something that makes me empathize with someone else. The other people's problems get me started crying, and then I can cry over my own family's problems, too. I'm always amazed at how much better I feel afterward.

This is brilliant. I've never heard of anything like this in the US, unfortunately.

Thanks for the info!

I agree. And the timing of the reaction may vary depending on the food. One food may cause diarrhea in 30 minutes, another in 2 hours, and yet another in 24 hours. That's where keeping a detailed diary of food and symptoms comes in handy. Be patient and persevere with it. Over time, you can start to recognize any patterns. Looking at the foods you mentioned, I would suspect high fructose corn syrup in the apple pie, ice cream, and mango juice. Does she get soda at Chipotle? It likely has high fructose corn syrup, as well. FWIW, not eating regularly can cause digestive proble