MountainMom

I have gained a couple pounds working from home during the pandemic. In our area we joke about “pandemic pounds” from working so close to the constant temptations of our kitchens and all the gyms being closed. We know people who eat according to …

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I am friends with many medical workers and found this very informative, even for us at home, and very inspiring. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/04/baltimore-nurse-bracing-for-coronavirus-surge/ She is also a good photographer. …

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Here is one take on how to make them: https://youtu.be/W6d3twpHwis

There were a few crowds in New York to welcome the arrival of the hospital ship. https://twitter.com/apbenven/status/1244710354061529088?s=21

I did some research on masks. Not wanting to buy ones needed for front line workers, I checked Etsy and found that crafters, some of them retired nurses, are sewing them for sale to whomever needs them. They are quite sophisticated, multi-ply, with …

Thanks for the update. It is very sad. We have been tracking how the states are doing and it appears Washington is doing an amazing job with only 0.6% growth yesterday, and California is doing fairly well with 4% growth. Most other states are much …

For people having trouble with the Johns Hopkins site, I check this one and have good luck with it. It was built by a high school student: https://ncov2019.live/

Thanks! Great idea.

So this is only useful for folks trying not to sneeze, cough, etc. on other people. It is NOT useful in preventing the wearer from the corona virus. But, if you are in a bind and don't have a mask for yourself to catch those emissions from your own …

It has been a while since I saw much on the environment so I decided to start a new Cake conversation. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/29/50-ways-to-green-up-your-life-save-the-planet That is from a British publication so some of …

They are breathtaking. You have taken such beautiful pictures. ❤️

Found an interesting solution if hand sanitizer is out of stock. https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/2/21161346/hand-sanitizer-diy-how-to-hand-wash-cdc-alcohol-virus-illness

I wonder if children were better readers if that would help? Are the adults in their lives reading to set a good example? Also, do they spend time at libraries? I took my children to the library frequently to let them pick out whatever books they …

I love medical success stories and new medical technology. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/24/health/genomic-diagnostic-tests.html > ...a new genomic test that can offer much faster results by rapidly sorting through the DNA in a blood sample and …

Well, another article on sleeping, insomnia, and snoring... https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/smarter-living/wirecutter/anti-snoring-devices.html I read it with a bit of skepticism since I am still having trouble sleeping. And some of the …

I have posted before about my favorite book and method for teaching children to read. But I thought a new article in the New York Times would be worth starting a new post. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/15/us/reading-phonics.html As a parent and …

The reflections! Such a beautiful scene.

I have been mentally preparing for another four years of Trump. As much as I like Amy, she is not exciting enough to beat Trump, I don’t think. Trump has a massive operation, a huge amount of cash, and the highest popularity among Republicans …

She faced a tough grilling on The View this week about African American support. Do you think she can do well when she gets out of the white voter state primaries? https://youtu.be/pDQqD9CkHz4

This is so mesmerizing. Can you imagine how much work went behind this? https://youtu.be/8DkClfndrH8

I love the colors of that sky. 🌈

Sorry, I am so busy at work I have trouble doing more on Cake than dashing off something quick. I have no time for Facebook and my family is always posting something there. My scariest weather event was driving in Texas when a huge black 🌪 formed …

A walk gear is something I did not consider but it sounds very comforting. I don’t ride up many steep hills but you never know.