Driving north for my Drawing class a little after noon, it was obvious that the smoke was thicker to the NE (toward the mountains) than to the NW (whence come the prevailing winds).
VERMONT 9 AUG 2021 25,571-25,320=251 new cases since Friday (89 today) 2 new Deaths 😢😔 (262) 983 active cases (+205) 20 (+8) hospitalised 😳 8(0) in ICU 2,078 Tested over the weekend 44 more Recovered Positivity rate up to 2.9%~!
Congress unleashes service dogs for veterans with PTSD [Click] “A study showed veterans with mental health conditions stand to benefit tremendously from canine companions.” Long overdue, methinks; but justifying a formal program through the VA of necessity takes a long time to do right.
It's very generous of Canada, as last time I looked we had not reciprocated.
It would be lovely to visit our dear friend in Canada again, but with the Delta variant it feels way too soon. We haven't even been visiting family as much as we wish.
And I go back to school today! WHEE! With vaccinations, N95 mask, social distancing and a gizmo for touchless opening of doors with handles and for touchless pushing of buttons (as on elevator control panels and gas pumps), as well as a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my pocket.
Each Art instructor was allowed one in-person class; this instructor chose Drawing (introductory and intermediate, in one classroom), figuring that was the hardest to teach via Zoom, and that was what I wanted.
Kiddle packing up the c r, finishing the last of his honey do's. Never fails to astonish me with the amount of things he gets done in 24 hours! And then he's going to his dad's to do the same. Some children are just a blessing. . . .
Gooooooood Kid!!! We are ALL so very grateful for him!!!!
(Mine are squabbling at the moment about who may visit whom during Covid and why, and whether or not that's a copout because they don't want to visit anyway. Sigh. I know we raised them better than this.)
Punchbowl News: “Senate Budget Committee [Chairman] Bernie Sanders (I-VT) may not always get what he wants legislatively. Just ask him, he’ll tell you in detail.”
“But he’s had a bigger impact on Democratic policymaking over the last decade than anyone else. He may have had the biggest impact of any politician of his generation when it comes to changing the direction of his party. This budget resolution is further proof of that.”
Trump Sails Away as Rudy Giuliani Drowns in Legal Bills [Click] So what’s his problem? If he plays his cards right (which becomes easier by the day), he will have free food, clothing, shelter and medical care for the rest of his life.
Final paragraph: "We’re still flying largely blind on the protection provided by a third dose of the mRNA vaccines. But you can see what’s driving the decision in Israel to provide them to everyone over age 60. "
‘It wasn’t built to eat broccoli’ [Click] A pterosaur fossil found in the outback a decade ago, the largest known flying reptile on the continent, has finally been identified as a new species and is being compared to a dragon.
The smoke has thinned; AQI = 80, official visibility 9 miles.
ReplyDeleteThat's better. AirNow now says 66 for Fresno.
DeleteWe have just made it into the Green again, with 49...!
Driving north for my Drawing class a little after noon, it was obvious that the smoke was thicker to the NE (toward the mountains) than to the NW (whence come the prevailing winds).
DeleteVERMONT 9 AUG 2021
ReplyDelete25,571-25,320=251 new cases since Friday (89 today)
2 new Deaths 😢😔 (262)
983 active cases (+205)
20 (+8) hospitalised 😳 8(0) in ICU
2,078 Tested over the weekend
44 more Recovered
Positivity rate up to 2.9%~!
How misinformation, fear create 'vaccination deserts' in California's Central Valley [Click]
ReplyDeleteJob Openings Above 10 Million for First Time [Click]
ReplyDeleteMinimum Wages Rise on Their Own [Click] Just like after the Black Death; invisible hand of the marketplace and all that.
Congress unleashes service dogs for veterans with PTSD [Click] “A study showed veterans with mental health conditions stand to benefit tremendously from canine companions.” Long overdue, methinks; but justifying a formal program through the VA of necessity takes a long time to do right.
ReplyDeleteCanada begins allowing vaccinated US citizens to visit again [Click] listener—does this help you?
ReplyDeleteIt's very generous of Canada, as last time I looked we had not reciprocated.
DeleteIt would be lovely to visit our dear friend in Canada again, but with the Delta variant it feels way too soon. We haven't even been visiting family as much as we wish.
Senate Democrats Release $3.5 Trillion Budget Resolution [Click]
ReplyDeleteSchumer says Senate will 'immediately' consider budget after infrastructure bill [Click] “The budget resolution will allow Democrats to circumvent the filibuster and pass a larger spending bill.”
And I go back to school today! WHEE! With vaccinations, N95 mask, social distancing and a gizmo for touchless opening of doors with handles and for touchless pushing of buttons (as on elevator control panels and gas pumps), as well as a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my pocket.
ReplyDeleteWow, no Zoom options?
DeleteYou be braver than be I.
Each Art instructor was allowed one in-person class; this instructor chose Drawing (introductory and intermediate, in one classroom), figuring that was the hardest to teach via Zoom, and that was what I wanted.
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DeleteThe Spring and Summer sessions have been online to the maximum extent possible.
DeleteKiddle packing up the c r, finishing the last of his honey do's. Never fails to astonish me with the amount of things he gets done in 24 hours! And then he's going to his dad's to do the same. Some children are just a blessing. . . .
ReplyDeleteGooooooood Kid!!! We are ALL so very grateful for him!!!!
Delete(Mine are squabbling at the moment about who may visit whom during Covid and why, and whether or not that's a copout because they don't want to visit anyway. Sigh. I know we raised them better than this.)
Driving around the countryside after class, looking for picturesque subjects, I saw that the table grape and almond harvests are underway.
ReplyDeletePunchbowl News: “Senate Budget Committee [Chairman] Bernie Sanders (I-VT) may not always get what he wants legislatively. Just ask him, he’ll tell you in detail.”
ReplyDelete“But he’s had a bigger impact on Democratic policymaking over the last decade than anyone else. He may have had the biggest impact of any politician of his generation when it comes to changing the direction of his party. This budget resolution is further proof of that.”
Trump Sails Away as Rudy Giuliani Drowns in Legal Bills [Click] So what’s his problem? If he plays his cards right (which becomes easier by the day), he will have free food, clothing, shelter and medical care for the rest of his life.
ReplyDeleteVaccines and Severe Cases in Israel [Click] Finally, we seem to have some good data; bring on the booster shots—I’m ready.
ReplyDeleteI don't see anything there about boosters.
DeleteFinal paragraph:
Delete"We’re still flying largely blind on the protection provided by a third dose of the mRNA vaccines. But you can see what’s driving the decision in Israel to provide them to everyone over age 60. "
‘It wasn’t built to eat broccoli’ [Click] A pterosaur fossil found in the outback a decade ago, the largest known flying reptile on the continent, has finally been identified as a new species and is being compared to a dragon.
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