In my continuing effort to recycle and reuse unneeded objects around the house, I recently returned some large glass vases to the wonderful local florist who had used them for arrangements like this. They were thrilled! I saved one vase to use as my “lettuce washing” vase. I fill it with a mix of water and white vinegar to soak and help sanitize the leaves. Everything has a purpose, and if done right, that purpose can evolve. #Reuse #Recycle #Rejoice

Please vote blue, I like having representative democracies as our allies.

David Cay Johnston:
America's standing in the world, has gone up dramatically since Joe Biden replaced Donald Trump, as shown by ⁦nonprofit ⁦Pew Research⁩.

Rise and shine and know that you can withstand whatever today throws at you, and you can do it in style.

#WorldIntrovertDay? Sign me up! Then please leave me alone. Thx.

Just witnessed act of human kindness. Man was having a seizure on a corner downtown. Strangers rushed to him- someone called 911. Other person rolled him onto his side and was comforting him. This person was obviously one of our homeless but it didn't matter. Today, I saw a display of human compassion that I hadn't seen in a long time. There is hope for us yet.

Normally around here everything's dead or dormant, but it's been so mild for so long that some of my outdoor plants still have their fall blossoms.

blooming at year's end
winter's unnatural warmth
unsettling beauty

#haiku #poetry

#COVID is coming back, and we’re also facing #RSV and #flu surges this winter. Mr. Carolina (who is immune compromised) and I have had our vaccines and boosters for everything, but many of our neighbors seem to think that the danger has passed. They may be “done” with COVID, but it’s not done with them. Be smart. Don’t lose a battle of wits with a one-celled organism! Get vaccinated!