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Watch for Jim and Sena Juggling in Santa Hats!
Announcing the upcoming not-to-be-missed, one of a kind, holiday extravaganza never before witnessed holiday extravaganza—Jim and Sena juggling in Santa Hats! We’ve been rehearsing for this (or at least trying to) and one of the greatest challenges was laughing so hard we could barely stand up, let alone juggle. There’s something hilarious about juggling balls…
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Christmas Trees Up!
Sena has the Christmas trees up! She got new ornaments and lights. The green tree is downstairs and the red tree is upstairs in the sun room. There’s also this Amaryllis plant from last year that we’re hoping will bloom again. You never know.
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Moderate Respiratory Illness Activity in Iowa
The CDC tracks respiratory illness and there is moderate activity in Iowa according the data tracker. The weekly snapshot as of December 1, 2023 shows highlights including:
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CDC Update on Covid-19 Variant BA.2.86
I saw a news item headline which mentioned Covid-19 Variant. BA.2.86. The CDC website tracking respiratory variants has a definitive update as of November 27, 2023: “What to know about BA.2.86
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New Aromatherapy Diffusers!
Sena got some new aromatherapy diffusers made by Studio 66. They have a magical glow. One has a design of cardinals on it and it is titled Winter Ice (or Mistletoe, depending on what side of the box you read). The box says it smells like sweet orange, warm cinnamon, juniper berries and eucalpytus. The…
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New CDC Campaign to Help Health Care Worker Burnout
The JAMA network published a brief report on the new CDC campaign to help health care workers reduce burnout and encourage well-being. An excerpt: “Rather than focusing on what individual clinicians can do differently to improve their well-being, a new campaign by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the US Centers for…
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Be Kind to Yourself and Your Loved Ones During the Upcoming Holidays
The CDC has recommendations for how to protect you and your loved one this holiday season. And remember this is Kindness Week!
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Veterans Day 2023
Today is Veterans Day. Learn more about it at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
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World Kindness Day November 13, 2023
World Kindness day is November 13, 2023. World Kindness Week is November 13-19 in 2023. Be kind.
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University of Iowa Quick Facts About the Flu
The University of Iowa has the latest quick facts about the flu and how to protect yourself. Now you’re in the know!
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