Blest be the tie that binds
During this stay-at-home/social-distancing phase of the coronavirus pandemic, daily life is not radically different for me. As a teacher I routinely spent ten hours...
Shop wisely in midst of COVID-19
QUESTION: What steps do I need to take when grocery shopping in light of the coronavirus pandemic? ANSWER: COVID-19 is not a foodborne disease....
Mobilizing manufacturers to fight the coronavirus
This crisis is different from anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes. It’s going to take a sustained response over many months to slow the...
Keep your immune system strong
During these tough times of the coronavirus, please stay healthy and keep your immune system strong. A recent newsletter from eDoc Health offers good...
Healthy eating when stressed
Question: My kids are out of school for several weeks now, as part of my state’s efforts to lessen the spread of coronavirus. As...
Supporting Ohio communities during a pandemic
In the middle of this public health crisis, I am in constant communication with Governor DeWine, Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, and other...
Facing it all together
What a year last week was! Life still resembles itself, but only vaguely. I vowed not to touch the V-I-R-U-S keys in preparing this...
Interesting little tidbits
Although my articles for this column usually involve a unified theme, occasionally I patch together a bunch of totally unrelated items just for the...
Guest Column: Ohio is ready for Election Day
This Tuesday, March 17 is Election Day in Ohio and three other states. Not too long ago, the fact that Election Day in Arizona,...
Aging at home? Think safety
Most of us want to age-in-place. But can we? Affordable, accessible and well-located housing affects the quality of life for all ages, but it’s...