Be careful what you touch...

Well with my last job I was always concerned with the things that I came in contact with on a daily basis.  I remember one day I went into a house  and had to leave because I started coughing violently - I did wonder about what I came in contact with while in the house.   I always tried to shield my body from contacting the bushes, weeds and sometimes flower customers' has outside when making my deliveries.  As a matter of fact I would always try and wear gloves because you just never knew what someone else touched before your touched a door or gate.  I thought perhaps I was becoming obsessive compulsive.  I mean I even make sure I use my own pen when I have to sign a receipt because who knows if personal hygiene is top of their list or the other people that have used that pen.  It looks like you just can't win no matter what you do.

This article talks about a  potential  hazard that I feel mainly everyone has been exposed to.

Our health we have to take care of ourselves.  Here is another article on  painkillers and blood clots.

FYI  for people with Ms and Blood Clots.  

Who has rights?

It always fascinates me  on how the world works.  We try to follow rules in regulations in society and at work and we end paying for the others.  We don't go to jail but our taxes go to benefit the prisons and the inmates. Did you know that people receive carfare checks when they are receiving treatment for substance abuse?  I have worked all my life and never have been sent a carfare check.

Well here is  a case where a family hired someone to take care of their children.  It did not work out and they are afraid that they may be locked out of their home.


The world we live in today is so frightening.

What is in.....

Life was so easy a child. If you were lucky you had parents or guardians that taught you right from wrong and shielded you from harm.  As you got older you had to learn responsibility but you still had mom, dad , or an adult in your life. Then boom you were on your own still  a little unaware of the results of  your actions but using the principles on the way you were raised to deal with life and people.

That was quite sometime ago.... but know it just seems nothing you have learned can help with the possible repercussions of what you eat and drink.  I mean we are generally more health conscious with a host of all the diseases and diagnosis of today.

This is always crosses my mind when I eat anything or drink because we really don't know.  We are not in the restaurant when it is first purchased and we are not in orchards when fruit is harvested. Even with labels we do not know what we are getting because is every product being inspected from beginning to end, What really goes into the products we use as consumers.

I thought that products are to be labeled so that the consumer knew what they were getting. Soap has to be labeled.

If you drink beer it appears that it has ingredients that only the manufacturer' s know but the final  choice is ours.

Recalls

Recall on a charger for a Nokia tablet.

Recall on various items with the fda.

To wash or not wash?

I remember in the past I heard how an individual chose to wear their jeans everyday and not wash them.   I also remember my college professor for English basically appeared as though he to had decided to do the very same thing.  I mean he never seemed to have any hygiene problems as far as I could tell.

I do not know if I could wear my jeans or any of my clothes for a period of time without washing them.

This is not for me.  But what do you think?

For the man in your life.

I don't know why but some of us hate to go to the doctor.  We may go for our once a year physical and if anything changes with our body we push it to the side and we deal with it usually until we can no longer take it.

My father is gone and my mom maybe had I been more observant.  They would both be here.

If you are a man or you know a man listen to what they don't say.  This may help them have a better quality of life.

God Bless.

I'm sorry but this is no surprise.

Everyday if you watch tv or on the internet you hear, "Do you know someone who has taken such and such contact the legal team of such and such you may be entitled to a settlement."

I am so glad and blessed that I don't have to take any medications.  Years ago I remember I was taken a prescription for an antibiotic for bronchitis.   If you read the possible side effects it makes you almost say I will go it alone without the medication.  Quite a few of the side effects possible internal bleeding never have I had this problem and try my best to keep it that way.

Then you see were drugs are such a big problem in society today.  You have people from all walks of life that have either had or are battling some type of problem with drugs. It amazes me how people can take something from someone they don't know when I am frightened of taking prescribed drugs that are obtained from a pharmacy and I hope a legitimate pharmacist.

The ways of old are not only slowly being left they have been abandoned.

Who can you trust?  Where can you get reliable and correct information?

Beware when it comes to your health. 

Recent recalls

What is safe anymore to eat?

Recall Beef

Recall on beef that may contain E coli. This effects several states and they are Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.  Beware, be safe and be careful this holiday weekend.

Recall possible listeria

Target and Trader Joe have recalls,   Hot Mamma's Food  Hummus and dips.  Also a recall for walnuts from Sherman Produce Company.  These are voluntary recalls.

I know life is not fair but,,,,,,

It boggles my mind everyday.  We have people who are not perfect but try to do the right thing. They pay their taxes, they work and try to be productive citizens for the benefit of themselves and their families.  They try to respect their neighbors and the law.  A good portion have worked for minimum wage or been unable to afford medical, dental, and vision benefits, although it may have been offered at their job.


It amazes me that for the state of NY it cost about $60,000 dollars a year for an inmate.  Who pays this?  Our taxes.

I know people including myself are human and we can all make a mistake.  I personally have  no
criminal records my only involvement with the law is my speeding tickets.

Some people work and don't make that amount of money per year.  They are not entitled to medical, dental, and benefits that people in jail are receiving.  

Where is the justice?

About 7 months ago, one morning I heard some noise so I got up and looked out the window.  My whole block was full of police vehicles marked and unmarked, police large trucks and police everywhere with bullet proof vests on and the big shields they  carry in front of them.   This was about 6 am  they went in and out of the house next door to me. Searched some trash then eventually 3 people where taken out.   That was around 7 am  by 10 am one of them was back on the street.  I wonder how much it cost for that arrest? All that manpower and the other one was out the next day walking around and bragging.   Where is the justice?

Where is it?

The potential hazards to juicing.

Well with anything good there is the possibility of something bad. In life we have to ends of the spectrum healthy versus unhealthy, toxic versus non toxic.  We have to remember even we try to do better there are precautions .

Juicing is suppose to be a healthy alternative for your body to receive the healthy nutrients.  But let's face it we have to always stop and think is this for me; because everything is not for everyone.  We should stop and consider what 1)we inhale - our surroundings, 2) what we eat - how it is processed 3)what type of medications you are using prescribed as well as over the counter, and 4) what type of things are absorbed into your skin.

Be careful how you tread.

Recall

Recall of Mangoes that are contaminated with  listeria.  This can be harmful to pregnant, elderly, newborns and  those with a weakened immune system.  

Man's best friend

I can appreciate when people have an animal and treat just as family.  They are loving and nurturing and can be a joy - but they are your joy.  I realize that people may find themselves  in situations they have no control of but if you have a pet,  " Isn't this by choice"?  If you have an animal or pet it is your responsiblity to take care of them and all the care that is associated with owing a pet.

Tell me why people think that for any reason I would want to smell or see their pets waste.  This is unsanitary and unhealthy.  Why do you think we get of our waste?

I respect the fact you have a pet even though I do not - but I do not respect the fact that you do not clean up.

If you have a pet, please clean up after them.

Price of beauty

I read an article about the potential hazards of drying your nails at a nail salon with a dryer.  Truth be told what do we not use that causes possible damage. I mean today it is okay and tomorrow there is a recall or statement made stating it causes .....

I think we have to just realize that there is the potential  that this like some of the everyday things we do  may be harmful to our health.

Last year I started paying attention to my nails more and my hair because I worked hard and said I deserve a treat.  But I have to be honest the times I went I would wonder what harm was being done.  I really did not think that much about the dryer but was concerned with the finger nail polish that I was getting applied to my nails and the polish remover.   I mean when I was there the technician would have a mask on her face when doing my nails; so I would wonder if maybe I should also have a mask.   So for me a little common sense kicked in and  I decided I would go ever once and awhile.

I have not been in six months and personally my nails are growing and are clean and clear. This is  one potential hazard averted.

It makes you think?

Every day something on the news happens. Lately there has been a lot of sinkholes occurring all over the world.  This really freaks me out.  I am a person who loves water and I can not swim but I will play in the water.  I have this tremendous fear of bridges opening up  when I am driving over them  and I will fall into the water.  Thank God no one got hurt. 

Fascinating

I just read this article and thought that this is interesting.   Researchers have done a study and concluded that eating chicken legs or drumsticks make children more aggressive.  They think that we should feed them food cut up so they are not necessarily biting the food.

How do they come up with studies?  What will happen when no one is around to cut up there food?  Will they grow up not eating food unless it is cut up? Will they hold up all of their pent up aggression ?  

Sterling banned for life

I guess I am so use to seeing  racism that it really doesn't shock anymore.  The statements that were made  I feel were very inappropriate but at the same time it is his feelings.  In this day and age I feel like racism has never really left or been totally gone.  There are so many levels of racism from  race, nationalilty, weight, skin color, religion, and socio ecomonic status.  

I feel that I have seen more racism here in New York that I saw when I lived in North Carolina.


Unfortunately,  you can't understand how someone may hate or dislike a group of people.  Is it better to know that they dislike or hate someone for their differences from themselves.  

I remember when I was living out of state and I had this problem with a group of neighbors that played their music loud and would take up all the parking spaces.  I really disliked these people because they were so inconsiderate and nasty.  They would have barbecues and leave all the food outside and  when it rained it smelled and the bugs would be bad.  So I moved and after about 6 months another group of people moved in and then my peace of mind was gone again because they would leave their trash out and play loud music and had a dog that would take my one day delivery of my Sunday paper.  Once again it was individuals of the same nationality.

But I would pray, "Please God do not let me hate these people because of who they are". because on the same spectrum  people hate me for my skin color and my parents raised me to love everybody.  My prayers were answered  and I saw it was not the people I hated it was their actions.  I was really glad that I was able to understand what  I hated and that I could ask God for guidance.

That was many years ago and I have meant many people with that nationality and have found them to be just as my parents taught me... there is good and bad in any race, color, or nationality.

I know he did not want this to made public.  But do you think it is better for people to know or for it to be hidden?

Is this really contained? or not?

I just came across this article about pigs have a virus and apparently this has been going on since last year.  Maybe, as usual I am a little slow but this first I have heard of this.  It really is of concern to me because eat pork.  I know that they say it is not very healthy but I do monitor and try to eat pork at most once a week.  It is like my salty pleasure.  

I just wanted to share because if this virus was found last year in 2013 and they say it only affects other pigs.  Maybe we should be made aware.

Did you know?

Annually I receive a statement from  Social Security informing me of my earnings and what my benefits will be at retirement or disability if disabled.  I did not know that you could go online and get this information.

If interested you can sign up at ssa.

Really?

In this day and age with all the problems in the world are people really this shallow?  I can honestly say that I have never seen a physically ugly person.  I have seen people who are just hideous because of the way they treat or act towards people. 

I have not judged someone because of their looks or their weight.  Being chubby since I was little and now at an all time high weight even for me I never try to make people feel like their differences are a problem or a reason to be gawked at  and made to feel odd.

I remember in college there was a young lady that had been severely burned.  I don't know how it happened but every time I saw her I would always talk to her just as I would talk to everyone else.  I thought to myself she is really brave and courageous and is dealing with life ... because when you take everything way and just look  basics she is human just like me. Because I know that I am not perfect and have always been sensitive. 

Bottom line.. who am I to judge?  One remember that no one is perfect.

What did they do wrong?

Everyday if you watch the news or your peruse the internet you always see or hear about some tragic story of someone dying.  Know a days whatever you do puts you at risk.  You can try and stay out of harms way so that you will be safe.  The rules and regulations that are in effect or in force that are setup for the benefit of people - unfortunately seem to harm the people that are law abiding and not the criminals.  Why?

Who can you believe?

I am and have always been hesitate to seek medical attention since I turned 18. It was easy when I was younger you go to the doctor and all  you have to do is stick your tongue out, they would weigh you, take your blood pressure, and stick that cold stethoscope on your chest and tell you see you next year. But I am aware that as an adult I have to go for my annual physical  and I do.

I always feel like I am walking into a box full of gyrating and jumping germs when I go the doctor - I mean isn't that why people go to the doctor?

Somethings you can try and treat yourself and it works; then sometimes you just end going to the doctor anyway because your self treatment did not work.  So when you go there you expect results because they have been trained and educated on how and what to do for you.   Well we have to remember they are human and that like with anything you will always find someone who doesn't quite understand the importance of why things are done or just don't care.  I don't know what to make of this situation but when you get test results from your doctors or tests- don't you accept the results?  Are we not suppose to trust technicians, doctors, and nurses?

Please tell me what I can do?

FYI

This is a website where you can check your medications  by drug name or condition.

This is bananas

I recently told you how I gained weight and realize I need to do something.  I have started cutting out my sweets and am trying to eat more fruits and still working on the vegetables.  But I don't obviously eat enough compared to others... what do you think?

FYI

I saw this online and thought maybe if can help someone in need.

Love yourself

I got up and thought wow it is wonderful to be alive.  It is summer and I am not a warm baby and I have put on weight.   I am really down about my size but I have the option to do something about it and i have to love myself. I remembered his story.

Love yourself.

A problem I have never had

It seems today you are judged for everything. I remember in college we had a young man that was extremely slim but we did not think much about him.. I have family that were  very, very slim.  I guess some people are predisposed by genetics and not everything is self induced.  I would never know because I have never had this problem, mine is the opposite. It just goes to show how life affects all of us on many spectrums.

What is it over the hill at 50..

So I guess at 85 you are going up another hill?.  I always use to hate to visit elderly family members when they where in nursing homes.  I would watch the residents some just sitting, others aimlessly roaming the halls.  I even saw one with her purse going through the medicine cart no nurse no aid. But it always seemed a little depressing but I guess that was the nursing homes of yesteryear.  I guess things have changed.
Do you know of any?

People are puzzle but so are you

I feel that life brings us around all types of people, situations, and circumstances.  I believe that we are like a puzzle no two pieces are the same but we can all come together as one.  My worsts may be your best and so on.  If you meet someone who is different then you embrace that person because to them you may be different to them.  

Do you utilize your mind?

Actually I realized one day that I was not utilizing my abilities nor enhancing my learning process.  My last job kept me so occupied with getting there and performing my required responsibilities that when I got off I was exhausted.   I used to be a person that would read at least one book per week.  Horror or romance.  I had been at that job for 8 years and I could not remember the last time I even read a newspaper through and through.  I read but not for content at my job is was like I had become an automated robot.  What finally made me think was when a piece of paper came to me and I looked and looked at the word daughter.  I knew what the word was and I knew the spelling but it looked so foreign that I stared at for a long time.  

I believe also that if you do not use it you will loose it.  I think that you have to keep the body as well the mind and the brain active.  I believe we should try and challenge ourselves and sometime tempt outside of things that we know and try the unknown.  I have always tried or attempted things that would be pretty easy to succeed at doing.  Now that I have gotten older I realize that life is not about success but about the attempts and the failures.  You get to met a lot of good people no matter where you are and no matter where you end up.

Bottom line I said this to say live life to the fullest each day. I feel any day that you learn something new is a day worth living. 

Are we solely dependent on technology?

I was out yesterday and my phone started acting up.   It would ring and I could see the caller but my touch screen would not accept the call when I pushed.  This went on basically for about 2 hours.  So because I was near the person calling me and did not want to go home then come back I thought I will just call them from a pay phone.   It is funny you remember the sayings your parent or someone older would say like,  "You never miss the water till the well is gone dry".  I searched no pay phone.  I am pretty familiar with the area and all the places I remember seeing a phone. The movie theatre - no phone.  The McDonalds - no phone. The local corner store - no phone. The liquor store - no phone.   After several attempts I went home, but this reminds me how our convenience with our everyday items (cell phone) has made other things obsolete.  We become so dependent on these items.  I must admit the last time  that I used a public phone I was disgusted and scared to use:; because it was so dirty and smelled so bad.

What happens when the cell phones no longer work?

Another recall

I thought this might be useful.

Should more than one group be warned?

I feel that this possibly affects everyone that is having sex , that has a weaker immune systems and  may exchange saliva like kissing, and sharing drinks or cigarettes are at risk. Not just one group.  How do you feel?

Really is this a surprise?

I use to eat out a lot but after awhile the food just did not taste good. Whether a fast food and even the restaurants I would sit and  order.  So I would purchase the items and cook the meals myself.  Three  reasons because it would me 1) economical, 2) to a certain degree I would at least know how the food was cooked., and 3) my food tasted just as good.  Truth is do we really know what is in the food we eat?  This brings about a whole new discussion because even what we purchase at the store  is sometimes questionable.  What can we do?   We just have to pray? 

Beware.

I had problems with my credit because of my own doing and am proud to say  it is  better than it was a few years ago.  I am setup with one of the credit agencies and I get alerts and check it regularly.  I even bought a shredding machine and shred all  my papers that I put out in the trash.  What can you do to secure your personal information?

Didn't he have a bag?

I'm just saying.  I have not been to the movies in probably about a year or more because yes I am cheap.  I will go when I really see an advertisement and it makes me laugh, but the last time I saw a movie the trailers were the best part and the movie sucked. Besides when I hear about it or see the ad again it has already made it to satellite  I bought popcorn and a drink because to me that is just part of going to the movies, or what I call the "movie experience". Truthfully in the past years when me and my son went we would eat out so we really would not be hungry. Yes I would get the butter saturated in butter and drink that great big drink because it comes as a combo or get the hot dog and nachos.  Of course, I knew this was not healthy but 1) I don't  not do this everyday and 2)what are your other options?.  So I can understand his choice he is health conscious for a very good reason and I don't remember seeing fruit and vegetables or healthier choices being offered.  Sure if he took his fruit in and if there was any waste he would dispose of his waste properly?   Right ?What do you think?

They are not just companions

Recently I have heard in the news  how animals are life savers in more ways than one. Pets are wonderful and are just like family.  They do so much for us they protect us, they help us if your disabled, and now they have the ability to detect illnesses. Amazing.

By Design Only

I am always fascinated with people that have siblings being that I am only child.  But what I really think is cool is to be a twin - although we are all one of kind.  Sure being a twin probably has it down moments, I suppose but it must be nice to have someone else in this world that is closest to being you. I mean you  may be a fraternal not necessarily identical  in looks and also in personality but there is generally a bond that starts before you are even born.  How unique.

I love this video.

Do we really need more?

I always look online at the big beautiful spacious homes and dream about having all that square footage.  The number of bathrooms, how big and all the fancy features and the top grade appliances. But truthfully I can not afford what my eyes see and some how I have maintained ok with what I have. After seeing these homes it seems very practical.  It appears to cover your needs and for some your wants.  What do you think:? 

Do these things really bring you good luck?

I had a friend that told me he was going to bring me something to help me with my luck. So I decided to see what I could do to help my self.  

Might help you one night

Usually I pass out at night but sometimes I have difficulty going to sleep.  I guess I know why.  

Helpful tips for type 2

http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/type-2-diabetes-treatment-diet-exercise/make-beverages-diabetes-friendly.aspx?icid=maing-grid7%7cmain5%7cdl18%7csec3_lnk4%26plid%3d459492

I still have this problem

http://www.beautylish.com/a/vmsms/what-causes-pimples

Still another way to save money

http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/27-ways-to-make-your-groceries-last-as-long-as-pos?sub=1788305_617524

What a day and the benefits of tea

http://www.stylelist.com/view/the-benefits-of-drinking-tea-are-endless/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl9%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D459747#!slide=9

Rubber Bands

Did You Know? | Did You Know? #683

Exercise Benefits

Did You Know? | Did You Know? #652

This is great.

Did You Know? | Did You Know? #993

Thank you technology.

Did You Know? | Did You Know? #1036

Is there a recall on a product you use?

My last post really inspired me because I want to lose weight to be more healthier.  I presently do not take any medications.  But it made me wonder about some of the things that I currently use. I have not always been conscious about organic and chemicals but was aware that people today love to make money and sometimes at the expense of others.  You can't help but hear about it if you turn on the news or pick a paper.  I know there is no way we can totally avoid the bad things in the world and  make it a happy chemical free society but it is always nice to have choices.  http://www.fda.gov/Safety/recalls/default.htm

We can really make a difference in our health.

Amazing.  She looks great but most importantly her health has improved. rehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/27/ernestine-shepherd-bodybuilder_n_5037892.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D458827markably.

I believe everyone who chooses ....

Do we really know who we are getting when we hire anyone? I love the idea of giving an individual a chance.
 http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2014/03/28/autism_at_work_companies_like_sap_and_freddie_mac_are_hiring_people_with.html

This sounds good

http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/27/amazon-plans-free-video-streaming-service-wsj-reports/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D458504

A little kindness ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/27/health-benefits-of-huggin_n_5008616.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl25%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D458252

Did this every happen to you?

You understand that in life there is  going to be changes. You become frustrated  because the changes do not benefit the people. What do you do?

I don't know if I can

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/24/reasons-not-to-go-gluten-free_n_4859967.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Wonderful Wednesday

Today is going to be a wonderful day; because I will do something new and something I did not do yesterday. You to can do the same thing. Make your Wednesday wonderful.

Saving tip

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2014/01/23/free-phone-calls-lower-cell-phone-bill-did-you-know-savings-experiment/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl6%7Csec3_lnk4%26pLid%3D457407

What does the word customer service mean to you?

Saving money

I feel like everyone is watching how they spend there money. I believe being frugal is becoming more common.  Here are a few helpful tips on saving money.  Do you have any tips? 

Why are we getting sicker?

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/intheworkplace/benzene

Healthy skin = beauty + health

Benefits of healthy skin can also mean better health