- Thieves’ Oil is a blend of 5 essential oils that is said to have protected grave robbers from contracting plagues. People today use it to build immunities and prevent infections. Look it up if this rings your bell. I’ve been using it, and so far, no China virus (not that I think Thieves’ Oil is the reason).
- I had a day that required mask wearing for more than an hour because I was indoors with lots of other people and learned that it is very uncomfortable and unnatural.
- To paint well, a printed photograph is better than (or in addition to) the screen.
- Good wildflowers in the foothills isn’t a guarantee of good wildflowers in the high country.
- Teaching to draw via Zoom is workable to a point; when it is time to shade, hands-on is the only way I can be effective.
- I met a veterinarian with a mobile practice; I hope I never have to wrestle my cats into a carrier and then drive them somewhere, ever ever ever again. She is a delight! Emily Farmer, Woodlake Vet Housecall (or something like that), Phone Number: 559-769-3666
- Fraudsters prey on grandparents by gleaning info from young folks’ social media and then hire actors to sound as if the grandkid is in trouble and needs cash, pronto. They know how to tug on heartstrings and scare grandfolks. You might have known this, but warn the grandparents in your life. I keep hearing more and more accounts of this that will make your skin crawl from the utter depravity of preying on the vulnerable in society.
- Heavenly Blue or Blue Mantle – finally learned the name of these flowers that bloom each summer at Wolverton Point on the Mineral King Road (and on the 3 mile road leading out of Hume Lake).
- Sometimes high-end cheese comes in a can. I am not making this up. It looks like a giant tuna can. No, really, look at this (and it is really good, very mild):
What did you learn in July?
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Does Cougar Gold need to be refrigerated? Do I need to keep it inside? How long will it last? Just checking, it might be added to my emergency stuff:)
Melissa, I think it needs to be refrigerated only after it is opened. But this is based on thinking that an unopened can of anything doesn’t need refrigeration, not on reading the label, which is now long gone.
Hello, Many things were learned in July. One, the fastest way to re-hydrate after helping someone move in triple digit weather is to get in the pool. Or stand in the cool not hot, shower a long time. It is amazing how much better I felt. Drinking a lot of water has helped, but I am just miserable with the heat in the central valley. So the pool it is!!!
Melissa, aren’t you just in awe of the old folks who managed without pools or A/C or even refrigerators that could make ice?? Those were some tough old birds.
Cougar Gold is amazing!
I sure am enjoying it – thanks for checking in, Kathy!
One of my friends got a frantic call from his grandson who was in real trouble. What the fraud didn’t know was that his grandkids did not call him “Grandpa” . My friend kept the young man on the phone for almost an hour chatting and discussing how to handle the problem. Then told him he knew the truth and wished him good day..
Sandy, that is brilliant! What a way to give a fraudster a peek into how to be a better person.
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