Month: September 2026

Folks, the days are dark. I know, I know: I’m stating the obvious. But I continue to be amazed at the times we find ourselves in. When I read things like this and ponder the various assaults we endure by our wicked leaders, it can be tempting to despair. I have to forcefully remind myself,…

[Direct link to the MP3 file] In this snack-size episode of 45 minutes, Nurse Claire introduces her listenership to Diane Devereaux, “The Canning Diva”.  Whether you want to store food before prices rise, have a stash on hand for emergencies, or just meal prep in advance, The Canning Diva presents several options for you. Reading…

Anytime a story gains national media attention, is a “high profile” story, ensnared the public, and engages people in national discourse, my alarm bells go off. I did not follow the Lindsay Clancy story closely. I was peripherally aware of it, but the minute details were not on my radar and I did not watch…

I received an email alerting me that, due to the super scary measles “outbreak” in Pennsylvania, physicians are advising families to turbo-vaccinate their children with the MMR. Allow me to explain. The current vaccine schedule for MMR is one dose ages 12-15 months and a second dose at ages 4-6 years. However, in Pennsylvania, pediatric…