My Own Front Porch

We haven’t had a “go to the doctor” kind of illness in our household for  two years!  (That is, until our recent brush with swine flu.  See August 1 post.)  For a household of six, that’s quite an accomplishment, I’d say.  Regular checkups, immunizations and well-child visits are necessary; but I’m talking about cold, flu, viruses here.  We take care of the sniffles, ear-aches and common viruses on our own, without antibiotics.  Anything I’ve read recently warns to stay away from antibiotics anyway.   I’d like to share a few of our “tried and true” remedies for common illnesses if I may. Read the rest of this entry »

I am not an uneducated person.  I think I’m “up” on most current events; and (sometimes unfortunately) I usually have an opinion on most everything.  So, when the topic of H1N1 hits close to home…I already know what to do. Read the rest of this entry »

Becky came in from her run last night…early.  “They’re spraying for mosquitoes!”  My kids all know that when the trucks are out, they come in.  That is nasty stuff!  I heard that it’s diesel.  Whatever it is, they’re spraying it on my kids, my yard, my pets and my vegetable garden!  Isn’t there a better way to prevent West Nile Virus?  When we lived in NY, they dropped pellets down into the sewage drains…and anywhere where there was standing water.  I think that’s a good idea.  At least you can steer your activities away from the poison. Read the rest of this entry »