Salad recall prompts questions of parasite
QUESTION: I read something about a salad recall due to cyclospora, but I’ve not really heard about cyclospora before – what is it? ANSWER:...
Numbers, numbers everywhere …
In recent months there has been no escape from the numbers representing the toll taken on life and lives by the pandemic: those facts...
Managing stress during tough times
If you’re feeling anxious and stressed over the recent adversity and hard times, I feel you. Thousands of Americans are in the same boat....
COVID-19 is boosting Vitamin D sales
QUESTION: My wife heard that vitamin D can help with symptoms of COVID-19. Is that true? ANSWER: Your question is on the minds of...
Back when summer was young
After an entire spring of learning packets and virtual Zoom lessons at home, I wonder if kids have noticed much difference now that summer...
Reforming our justice system
People all around our state and our country are calling for meaningful change in our justice system.This reform starts with holding police accountable: No...
Of pandemics and pan-protests
It never failed, in those years I traveled with my students to our partner school in Germany: the three weeks of our annual travel/school/family...
Fighting for racial justice
The peaceful protests around our state and throughout our country are an expression of fear, grief, frustration, and anger.Black communities led the nation in...
COVID-19 is changing tech habits
I use an app called SnugSafe. It’s a check-in service for people aging alone. Recently, Snug surveyed the members in their community and discovered...
Canning expected to be big this year
Question: I’m growing my own produce this year since I’ve got time on my hands due to the pandemic. I want to be able...
