Sunday

[susandennis]

Biggie's vet tech, Summer, died overnight. So sad. The vet closed all offices today and will be open only limited hours tomorrow. How hard it must be for all of them. Especially now with no gathering and no hugging. They are a very huggy bunch.

It's a very quiet Sunday here. This is the only day in the past few weeks and in the 10 day forecast that has no clouds predicted. Just flat out sun. So far it's not too bad in here. The sun will move away from directly hitting this living room in a little bit. At least there's some stuff you can count on.

I left one of the blinds up a bit so Biggie could have a patch to enjoy. And so he is.



There was a fascinating article in the dead tree version of the newspaper this morning. Fascinating on a couple of levels. The content was very interesting BUT, when I went to get a link to share, I discovered that was was in the dead tree version was NOT in the online version... hmmmm interesting. The story was from the Washington Post which makes it nearly impossible to read without a subscription, so I was looking for a Seattle Times version who's paywall is a bit more generous. Not one. Interesting.

They interviewed five expert from around the country, Dr. Fauci, Linda Bell, etc. in a Q/A style about how the precautions they take individually. Did they wear a mask always, did they have non-family members in their home, would they go to a gym, get on an airplane, hug their grandchildren. It was really fascinating. And also validating.

Turns out, if they are the guide, and I think they are, I am taking the exact right level of precaution and exercising an appropriate amount of risk. Even Dr. Fauci has a house cleaner once every two weeks and goes grocery shopping.

A couple of months ago, I noticed a rough patch of itchy skin on the palm of my right hand. I think it is more seborrhoeic dermatitis which I get on my scalp and face. Now I'm seeing patches on the knuckles of my left hand. It's taking over. It's not fatal. Just annoying. The itch is frustrating but also frustrating is getting crusty in my old age.

Well, the quiet of Sunday morning just got buzzed out by what sounds like a power saw. Someone's Sunday project. No biggie. Time to close the door and turn on the air conditioner anyway.

No plans for today. The usual. With maybe a trip down to the dumpsters with some recycling for excitement.

Comments

[carriea31.livejournal.com]

I currently have a big gross patch of the rashy stuff on my knuckle also. I started putting my cream on it a couple nights ago so I'm hoping it clears up quickly. I hope yours does too.
So sad to hear about Summer. So terrible.

[siglinde99.livejournal.com]

Jeezuz. I just read a more detailed account. I can’t imagine what he driver thought he was doing. She was so young, too. I’m so very sorry.

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

I am so very, very sorry about Summer - I have just got back to the post where you tell us what happened. What a tragedy.

[arrowlike.livejournal.com]

Dreadful news- I am so sorry!

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

Do you have aloe vera gel? that's very helpful for all kinds of skin irritations.

[sweetmeow]

I'm so sorry about Summer. It's so tragic. What was that guy thinking going the wrong way on an exit?????

Both Ray and I have sensed others we know think we're being TOO cautious. South Carolina opened up quickly (too quickly, imo), and we have resisted. Even those our age are eating in restaurants. My big risk was getting my hair cut - with mask covering. The state is paying for it with increased cases.

When we go back to Long Island, we've decided to allow our cleaning gal to come (after we end quarantine, of course). But - we are going to live basically as we have here - grocery store only and lots of Amazon orders.

[ani-mama.livejournal.com]

I saw the news about Summer this morning. Such an awful thing.

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Interesting article. I haven't gotten my hair cut because it makes me nervous, but maybe I'll risk it.

Sorry to hear about Summer. She was so young.

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

I saw that on the news this morning. I'm so sorry they didn't make it.

[sextangles.livejournal.com]

I saw that on the news, so sad. Much too young. There are some truly monstrous people out there.

[shutterbug.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about the vet tech. So sad. Also happy cativersary to Biggie.

The Washington Post site is so annoying.

[fauxklore]

The Washington Post has made COVID-19 coverage open to all (I.e. no paywall) on their website. And yes, that was a good article.

[susandennis]

good to know! thanks

[rsc.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think I recall that the New York Times did the same thing.

[runeshower.livejournal.com]

Is this the article?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/how-fauci-5-other-health-specialists-deal-with-covid-19-risks-in-their-everyday-lives/2020/07/02/d4665ed6-b6fb-11ea-a510-55bf26485c93_story.html

[susandennis]

yep. i linked it in my entry but maybe your browser doesn't show links. same article.

[runeshower.livejournal.com]

My bad. I didn't notice the highlighting on that sentence in your post. Highlighting=link.

[opakele.livejournal.com]

I work from home, shop for groceries once or twice a week, always wear a mask when I leave my car. Other places are open, I chose to give them a pass. If extreme need requires going, I will go with my eyes open and with protection.

That is the way it is going to be for a good while, I fear.

[susandennis]

Sounds safe to me and, yep, I think this is our future.

[opakele.livejournal.com]

I just saw the news report on Summer and am sad.

It takes courage to take a stand like they did. It wrong that they lost their life.

There was no news on the driver.

Of course this means Seattle will be strongly discouraging protests on I-5 moving forward. I have mixed feelings about this, but am leaning towards no more beautiful young people dying, please.

[howeird]

I read about Summer. So very sad and tragic. The article said she worked in Portland, OR. I'll try to find it. Never mind, they fixed it. Twitter fake news.

[ticklethepear.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[mdlbear]

So sorry about Summer. Tragic.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

RIP Summer. Such sad news

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

We are so deeply saddened and so very sorry for your and Biggie's loss of his lovely Summer. Our hearts go out to you, her family, and all of her friends.