Just got this email: bird flu is back in the U.S. I hesitate to ask what next. https://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=27678&z=58

UPDATE: I just talked with my cousin in the hospital, he has tested positive for Covid as well, for the second time. He needs our prayers, thank you to all who are. I truly appreciate it. I don't have much family and he has always been close to me. ORIGINAL POST: Well, this seems to be the day for it. I just got a call from my 18 yr old second cousin telling me that my 56 yr old first cousin, his uncle who is his guardian, is in the hospital after having an infection in his big toe that they couldn't get under control because of his diabetes and they had to amputate his toe last night. The hospital is literally next door to me, within yards, but I can't visit because of this damn virus. Sorry for the cussing, but I'm just over trying to be genteel about it. There are other needs within that small family that consists of the 18 yr old, his uncle and his grandmother (my aunt), who has mental health issues. And now the 18 yr old is there alone with her. All of this while he's trying to finish his senior year in high school and get ready for college in the Fall. And he has just recovered from Covid himself. Of course, I offered my residence as a respite for him if needed. I'd appreciate any prayers, good thoughts, etc., that you can offer for my cousin that he will heal quickly and be discharged home and that all is calm in the home. We can't count on her to be that way in any situation.

Whoever gets there first wins…today’s winner is Gracie…

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Neil Young has pulled his entire catalog from Spotify because he is angry about what Joe Rogan says on his podcast. What is wrong with us? I am vaccinated, and could tell you why I support them, but Joe Rogan can say what he wants on his show. You don't want to hear why I support vaccines, anyway. You've heard it.

I don't sleep well normally. So at 3 in the morning I am looking on the net for "funnies" . So I am laughing in the middle of the night to myself. Cats and dog look at me like I am nuts! I suppose I am. Hubs found out spot on lungs. yesterday. So I was really searching all night for a smile or two. I found them. I hope you smile. also. Hugs to all. Pam

I was going to try to get a Stitchin Stuff box this month, but I went and bought that Hands Across the Sea pattern instead. I have spent my needlework budget for winter and spring. Less competition for everyone else. I will try again next time.

Good Morning all, Just wanted to give you an update on dad! His Alzheimer's is progressing and the doctor has recommended hospice. My sister and mom are going today to talk to someone and have dad evaluated to see if they will take him into hospice. We think he had a mini-stroke yesterday. My sister sent me pictures of him and to me and my family, it looks like he did have some sort of TMI or stroke incident. He can barely move. HE doesn't hold his head up at all and has no expression on his face. He uses the walker but it takes him 1/2 or more to get up from the chair and usually needs two people to help him. HE talks but barely and very inaudibly. He also isn't eating or drinking much anymore. Yesterday he had two bites of waffle in the morning and last night two spoonfuls of food. Nothing to drink. It is so hard being here in PA when he is down in Florida suffering and I can't lend a hand. My DH asked if we should arrange my flight down there. I want him to go with me possibly this weekend. Prayers, please! Thanks for listening my friends!

Do all the patterns by this designer come with the charms?? Wine, coffee, beer, tea are the ones I have seen offered by ECC. Thank-you.

Does anybody know of a in home remote job? I have been looking for a while but I can't find anything. I am tired at looking into peoples mouths, getting sneezed on, coughed on and other bodily fluids on me.

Greetings to all. 👋🏽 I don’t usually do this but I had a lousy day. I won’t get into particulars but I am drained. Work was rough and the news reports were disheartening. Stopped by a pizza shop on the way home and bought a Chicken Parmesan slice and another one but only ate the Chick Parmesan. It was large and good. Didn’t have what it took to cook anything. But I had three good things to say though: (1) I am feeling ok. In this climate that is something to be grateful for (2) the travel to and from work was fine. Thank God. (3) Ezra met me at the door. He was mischievous today- saw some small remnants but being greeted by my boy cheered me up a bit. Sorry for the unloading but I am grateful that you all are there. Hoping for a better day tomorrow for us all.

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Was really hooked last night and well into the wee hours of the morning watching Medvedev playing our Canadian (I won’t even attempt to spell his name!) I should have just put the recorder on, but I couldn’t seem to look away - what a great game by both players. Now I’ll be watching the Nadal game, but will have to have a nap this afternoon so I’m ready for more. Cynthia

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