Source: State launches free at-home COVID-19 tests | Office of the Governor – Michelle Lujan Grisham
COVID-19 deaths overwhelm rural Pa.: “I never even imagined that we would get bombarded.”
As the first wave of coronavirus cases ravaged urban hubs like Philadelphia and New York City in the spring, rural Pennsylvania hospitals planned and waited. But many residents bristled at COVID-19 restrictions, not yet seeing the devastation firsthand. Mask wearing was often seen as political, and the mitigation efforts frivolous in towns largely untouched by the virus.
But now, it has arrived.
Source: COVID-19 deaths overwhelm rural Pa.: “I never even imagined that we would get bombarded.”
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Strawberry Fields Forever
“The big tree vanished, there was no more darkness, no little being but a river flowing by, a beautiful daylight and an angelic beauty with wings standing beside me.”
It was 12:30 A.M. and I was watching a movie when I started to doze off, so I shut down my laptop and went to sleep. I yearn for a sound sleep and that day I thought I might get one as I was very tired.
I switched off the lights of my room and lay down. I started thinking what all I have to do this weekend and stuff like that when suddenly I heard this buzzing sound like that of a mosquito. I opened my eyes and tried to ward it off. But again after a while I heard it right on my ears and this time I can feel the air moving and stood up. I looked around…
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An introvert soul…

She stays far…
She stays quiet!
She doesnt chit chat…
She doesnt get along fast!
She often loves to stay alone…
She often hesitates to make companions!
She enjoys her me time more…
She resists to blaber more!
She might seem egoistic…
She might seem pathetic!
She is not an attention seeker…
She is not a big entertainer!
She might not be oversmart…
She might not super expert!
She doesnt taunt anyone…
She doesnt lambaste anyone!
She loves her small friend circle…
She showers love ample!
She doesnt show off…
She keeps her people above all!
She doesnt let people dissuade her from blooming…
She doesnt let people discourage her from rising!
She doesnt regret for the way she is human…
She loves her existence!
Yes, she is an introvert…
And she is not ashamed of!!!!
Inspire-se nos elefantes: Demonstre empatia, importe-se com todos.
It is interesting to know that they are intelligent, curious and have a good memory; but above all they experience many of the same emotions as people do. They are zealous about keeping each other clean, they are close to their family and mourn their dead. The oldest matriarch elephant continues to be respected and considered valuable after leaving its leadership. These animals can feel empathy towards members of different herds and even other species.
Today’s Veterans Need Help!
I have been an antiwar person since 1970 and have been writing about the crappy treatment this country gives to its veterans that they pretend to cherish so much…..I have been writing about the plight of our troops and veterans since 9/11.
I first went to a Veterans Health Administration hospital for treatment in 1981, when I was assigned to civilian graduate school in the Boston area and no active-duty option was available. In the words of Ernest Hemingway, it was a “clean, well-lighted place,” not fancy but very functional. The medical teams were good at their jobs, and after a painful procedure or two, my problems were resolved. It left a lasting, positive impression of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Decades later, my daughter required a medical determination after her time on active duty as a Navy nurse. While there was a fair amount of red tape as she…
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Willem Lange’s ‘Favor Johnson’ | Vermont Public Radio
A Vermont Christmas story – Source: Willem Lange’s ‘Favor Johnson’ | Vermont Public Radio
Life’s Little Indulgences
Saania's diary - reflections, learnings, sparkles
On my visit to Denmark and other Scandinavian countries like Finland and Norway, I wondered how these countries have been at the top of the happiness index charts for five consecutive years. Upon chatting with some Finnish, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish people, and doing a bit of a research, I found several reasons for why this was so. I happened to stumble across an interesting Danish concept of Hygges (pronounced hyoo-ga). It loosely translates to “Cosyness of the soul”, or a feeling of wellness and contentment attained from life’s little indulgences – things like leaving our evenings free to relax, having a family dinner, or staying indoors with a hot cup of cocoa.
Walking down the streets of Copenhagen, I saw every little café with blankets on the tables and fireplaces on the sides to keep us warm – a cosy city indeed! My family and I spend every weekend…
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COVID-19 cases surge at malls as holiday shoppers pour in – Los Angeles Times
(Public insanity is opening up close quarters shopping over and over again – and expecting healthy results)
Paola Hernández watched as shoppers at the Citadel Outlets bumped shoulders and ignored signs directing foot traffic under bow-adorned palm trees. Two girls stood a few feet behind her licking ice cream cones, even though eating has been banned in malls.
Hernandez, 57, and her daughter went to the outdoor mall in Commerce on Monday when they weren’t able to find the holiday presents they wanted to buy online, she said. But even sitting on a bench outside had started to feel unsafe when, despite a sign stating it seated only two, a third person sat down next to her.
“I do feel scared. … A lot of us don’t follow the rules. That’s the problem,” said Hernandez, who lives in El Monte. “The virus is in the air.”
Source: COVID-19 cases surge at malls as holiday shoppers pour in – Los Angeles Times
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