Tag: health

Let’s just assume the air is bad

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Seriously, there are currently 5 fires going on within a two hour drive of my location right now. The fact that I can’t see the fires, nor actively smell the smoke is irrelevant. If you, or anyone in your household, has allergies, sinus issues, or asthma, then you know what that means…. you’re gonna have some breathing problems. If you’re new to this situation, well then allow me to help get you setup. Say it with me: “Let’s just assume the air is bad.”

Why? Well, you have to, because if your offense sucks, then your defense is going to struggle with the clean up. It may not be fair that I have to take an allergy pill everyday because other people can’t figure out the appropriate amount of cologne to wear, but hey I still have to do it.

It got so bad once that I nearly passed out at a conference because I got trapped behind this guy and his plume of Axe body spray. It’s something I can joke about now, but it wasn’t so funny while it was happening.

Having your airway compromised really sucks even when you’re safe at home, but it’s made astronomically worse when it happens while you’re away. The only real course of action is prevention. Take that allergy pill, or make sure your inhaler is full before you set out for that fireworks show later this week. Let’s face it, the air IS probably going to be bad. Even if your eyes can’t see it, your nose knows.

Last minute things to do this weekend

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Halloween is just a few days away, and that means Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. It’s time to panic folks, the HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!

Or, on second thought let’s not. How about we take advantage of this last weekend of calm before the storm, and cross off some non-holiday related to-do items instead? Some of them can even be fun.

First off, Saturday is National Drug take back day. It runs from 10 – 2 pm. So, get that checked off the list.

Next, take stock of how much Halloween candy you still have left for the big day. Yes, I know you already bought some, and you know why I’m telling you to take stock.

Then, there’s the pets. Grooming or vet appointments that can be taken care of now, will be considerably less stressful than if they’re happening at the same time as the human festivities down the road.

I know that it’s still crazy hot in most places, but that just means the cold is gonna sneak up on us even faster this year. Get your garden, and/or potted plants ready.

Now for some fun. Take a breath, and enjoy a free moment for yourself before it gets too cold, or the holiday schedules get in the way. Take a lunch break where you (and just you) want to go. Read a few chapters in that book you’re ignoring, or just wander through Costco one afternoon, without any particular goal in mind. Just stop and smell the roses.

Finally, plan a scary movie night for after everyone, and everything, has wound down for the night. Embrace spooky season one last time, by getting some popcorn and your favorite blanket, then just hit PLAY.