But waning immunity in older people, widespread reluctance about taking the vaccine, along with a nightmarish ability of the virus to create variants, has left North Carolina’s oldest population entering hospitals with COVID-19 diagnoses at a higher rate than in December 2020 before vaccines.

Source: COVID-19 hospitalization levels for NC’s oldest old exceed pre-vaccine period | WFAE 90.7 – Charlotte’s NPR News Source

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected calls from the health community to introduce more public health measures.
— Read on rabble.ca/health/premier-smith-forget-about-measures-to-mitigate-respiratory-disease-spread/

In a teary-eyed message before leaving for the US, Jair Bolsonaro praised his supporters who were camping front of army bases and urging a coup against Lula.
— Read on www.dw.com/en/bolsonaro-lands-in-florida-set-to-skip-lula-inauguration/a-64252403

Thunberg’s funny exchange is a reminder of the connection between machismo, misogyny and hostility to climate action
— Read on www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/31/greta-thunberg-andrew-tate-tweet

Virginia Thomas’ remarks are among a mountain of transcripts released by the US Capitol riot inquiry.
— Read on www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64131149

Faced with the possibility of another COVID-19 surge stemming from parties and travel over the winter holiday season, Los Angeles County health officials are urging workers and students to wear masks in indoor public settings for at least 10 days once they return to work and school.
— Read on www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-12-31/l-a-county-urges-workers-students-to-wear-masks-to-prevent-covid-spike

This Writing journey is for anyone who wants to explore themselves and produce an intimate artistic expression from their soul. It is a no-cost journey, and it is my gift to you! The google doc below (inside google docs, click “file ” and “make a copy” to have your own editable version). https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cHpc00EWR_uLJ5xghjDb1S5QvZWaIettOXPxxjqx3Xw/edit?usp=sharing
— Read on wordsfromwalden.com/2022/12/31/walden-writers-soul-journey-39/

Jardin des Plantes, Paris

Very Happy New Year to You All !!!

Give yourself the same care and attention that you give to others and watch yourself bloom!

Now is the Time to Watch Yourself Bloom

The short answer is any plant based milk has a lighter footprint than cow’s milk. But there’s quite a difference between them.

Which plant based milk is most environmentally friendly