Author: Prof Patty
How to Prevent Foggy Eyeglasses While Wearing a Mask
by Peter Urban and Barbara Stepko, AARP, February 26, 2021 (still relevant, and will be for quite a while) DIY techniques An easy hack is to place a folded tissue between your mouth and the mask. The tissue will absorb the warm, moist air, preventing it from reaching your glasses. Also, make sure the top of your…
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The dirtiest things in your house might surprise you by Jodi Helmer, AARP, March 22, 2021 When you start spring cleaning, don’t forget to clean these seven essential — and often-ignored — areas of your home. Dishwasher Ceiling fan blades Dryer vent (mine was appalling) Kitchen sponge (wash in dishwasher or dispose of after 3 days)…
Read More 7 Things You Never Clean (But Should!)You Got Your Shot(s). But How Long Will COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Last?
The short answer: It’s hard to predict, but experts say it could be several years by Jennifer Rainey Marquez, AARP, March 30, 2021 So what is likely to happen? Other viruses provide some clues. Those that are classified as stable, like measles or mumps, rarely mutate, and an infection or vaccination will generate lifelong immunity. Coronaviruses, on…
Read More You Got Your Shot(s). But How Long Will COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Last?Skimm’d from the Couch
On this season of “Skimm’d from the Couch,” meet the changemakers whose names you should know: Dara Treseder, Head of Global Marketing & Communications at Peloton Dr. Laura Forese, Chief Operating Officer of New York Presbyterian Hospital Kristen Welker, Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News and Co-Anchor of Weekend TODAY Alicia Garza, Principal at…
Read More Skimm’d from the CouchWhat is a Purple Sea Urchin (and why should you care)?
March 31, 20215:03 AM ET Lauren Sommer Purple sea urchins have exploded in recent years off California, covering the ocean floor in what divers describe as a “purple carpet.” And they devour kelp: the once-lush forests of seaweed that hugged the coastline are disappearing. Since 2014, 95 percent of the kelp have vanished across a…
Read More What is a Purple Sea Urchin (and why should you care)?This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone
Aly Walansky and Isabel Roy Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 But just how often do we need to shut off our smartphones? As opposed to how often you need to shut down your computer, your smartphone has a more hard and fast rule you should live by: once a week, shut it off, let it rest at least one minute, and…
Read More This Is How Often You Should Restart Your PhoneHigh-Fiber Super Foods
Fresh fruit Whole grain bread Vegetables Beans Nuts and seeds Read more HERE.
Read More High-Fiber Super FoodsEqual Pay Day
from AAUW.com Equal Pay Day denotes how far into the new year women must work to be paid what men were paid the previous year. Started by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996, the goal was to raise awareness about the gender wage gap. Since then, other Equal Pay Days have been…
Read More Equal Pay DayCast Iron – A Great Way to Cook
I love my cast iron, both those pieces I bought and those that were passed down to me. One of the first things I learned to do was take care of my pans. I had to learn not to soak them in the sink, to reseason them as needed, and to cook steaks and pineapple…
Read More Cast Iron – A Great Way to CookPodcasts worth listening to in my opinion
Skimmed From the Couch How to be American Fleece & Thank You How Stuff Works Fresh Air Clever Girls Know Here to Slay Unladylike Stuff Mom Never Told You Side Hustle Pro Friends Like Us Her Money Dear Prudence Next Question with Katie Couric Latino USA The History Chicks
Read More Podcasts worth listening to in my opinionPlaces to Find Delicious Pie Recipes
In honor of Pi Day, here are some of my favorite pie recipes. Mixed Berry Pie Apple Cream Pie Key Lime Pie Buttermilk Pie Pecan Pie (I use Lyle’s Golden Syrup in place of corn syrup) French Silk Pie Peach Cobbler Lemon Meringue Pie Sweet Potato Pie Apple Slab Pie (Apple Slices)
Read More Places to Find Delicious Pie RecipesKINTSUGI AND THE ART OF REPAIR
Andrea Mantovani The 400+ year old Japanese art of kintsugi (golden repair) or kintsukuroi (golden joinery) is a pottery repair method that honors the artifact’s unique history by emphasizing, not hiding, the break. According to art historians, kintsugi came about accidentally (well, it does fit). When the 15th-century shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa broke his favorite tea bowl, he sent it to China…
Read More KINTSUGI AND THE ART OF REPAIRSecond Amendment History
The Second Amendment consists of just one sentence: “A well regulated militia, being necessary for the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” The Brennan Center for Justice writes, “Today, scholars debate its bizarre comma placement, trying to make sense of the various clauses,…
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BY JOANE AMAY April 8, 2020 Decoding your curl type can be confusing. Several different textures can exist on one head alone (talking about my hair – K) which all have to somehow look cohesive when you style it. Plus, there’s been some debate as to whether the typing system, originally started by hairstylist Andre Walker and modified by folks in…
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