Tag Archives: health

What is “Essential”?

Minnesota’s Governor, Tim Walz, issued an executive “STAY AT HOME” order Wednesday that goes into effect Friday night.  All non-essential businesses will temporarily close.  I’m sending love to all the service-industry workers, the tattoo artists, the flower shop employees, the … Continue reading

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Just Another Mucous Monday

The following is the product of a codeine-addled brain.  Consider yourself warned.   The first feature, to the tune of “I’m Still Standing,” by Elton John:   Don’t you know that I’m still coughing, harder than I ever did Lookin’ … Continue reading

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From the Lemonade Stand: 3:00 am Multidisciplinary Word Problems

(Disclaimer: don’t read this if you have a touchy tummy…) At three am, a ten-year-old boy awakens from sleep with a sense of deep unrest in his abdomen.  He staggers out of bed, racing for the bathroom, and makes it … Continue reading

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Here’s What I Do Part II – Updated Nontoxic Products List

I first posted this in January of 2014.  Thought it was worth updating. A couple years ago I went a little berserk, dragged all our health and beauty products out of every crevice of the house, and ran them through … Continue reading

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Updated Weather Report for Saint Paul, MN

The city of Saint Paul has declared a snot emergency in effect until noon Friday.  Additionally, the dangerous fever and chills advisory issued this morning will remain in effect until three am.  Please check our webpage for a list of … Continue reading

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Here’s What I Do – Nontoxic Health and Beauty Product List

A couple years ago I went a little berserk, dragged all our health and beauty products out of every crevice of the house, and ran them through the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetics Database.  The EWG analyzed the ingredients of over … Continue reading

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