Recent content by Redlo Nosrep

The thread about public restrooms got me thinking about other public facilities that might be contaminated enough to cause concern. Then I saw this news item today: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-urine-is-in-a-swimming-pool-canadian-study-has-the-answer/ "Health hazards in pools are a...

All this uncertainty about the Oroville Dam and its spillways performing as expected with the torrents of rain received in the area reminded me of what I would do in the event of a similar situation here: a natural disaster occurs and am I ready for it, as best I can be? The Number One threat...

I married a city boy whose idea of camping is a Winnebago with an Internet connection. I like roughing it. So it was an expression of true love when hubby agreed to accompany me on a 13-day float trip (non-motorized) through the Grand Canyon 30 years ago. I think he started to rethink his choice...

I have an appointment with a new endocrinologist coming up -- FINALLY, after waiting four months (nationwide shortage in this specialty) -- and I'm looking forward to getting a new assessment of my ongoing hypothyroid diagnosis. I want to reduce my doses of Levothyroxin and Cytomel and get a...

If I could, I'd crochet 18 hours a day, not that I'm addicted or anything... :rolleyes: Over the years, I've donated plenty of hats, scarves, afghans, potholders, etc. to various charities and non-profit auctions for good causes, and I gift many items to friends and neighbors. Recently I fell...

Yep, it's happened to me, too. So I thought it would be a good thing for my fading self-esteem to talk to fellow Boomers. Good Things: I eat right, keep a healthy weight (okay, I need to lose 20 pounds), get plenty of sleep, have a life passion (besides my husband) of crochet, power-walk six to...