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Andre Expresses His Fears And Concerns

In this, the third and final installment, I remind the readers that Sol and May agreed to confer with their foster son, Andre, about meeting for a home visit. The expectation of a full meeting was interrupted due to Andre sleeping. We sat and drank tea when suddenly Andre awoke startled by a nightmare. Once fully awake, we spoke about the discussion we had with his foster parents about my home visit. He was open to some inquiries from me. Andre was unable to recollect his nightmares, thus eliminating an interpretation. However, I wondered silently if we might break free what had been ...

Inside The Political Echo Chambers

Each day, I tiptoe into the politically far-right networks’ echo chambers. First, though, I find out what did happen in the world via the web sites of news organizations that focus on “news. Here is what I learned on Wednesday, Feb. 17: ≤ Dozens of people died when Arctic temperatures snarled Texas’ electric power grid, British Broadcasting Company site. ≤ Europe is getting 30 percent less of the Pfizer COVID vaccine than it ordered, Reuters news service. ≤ Israel finally allows COVID vaccinations in Hamas-run Gaza, Associated Press. ≤ Japan to pay United States ...

Do Research Before Purchasing Omnipod

Question: How is the Omnipod system covered under Medicare now that my doctor and I are considering it to help control my diabetes? Answer: The Omnipod system is an insulin delivery system that allows you to not only monitor your blood sugar without finger sticks, but also administer insulin without needles. This system is like an insulin pump, but is disposable after 72 hours of use. This new insulin delivery system is covered under Medicare for very select individuals with insulin dependent diabetes. If you qualify for Omnipod coverage under your Medicare Part D benefit, the retail ...

‘Governor And Allies Caught Circling The Wagons’

Albany at the moment may best be described by a few lines from All The President’s Men, “It leads everywhere. Get out your notebook. There’s more.” In fact, there was a lot more at the State Capitol last Thursday night when reporters from the New York Post dropped a bombshell scoop detailing a secret virtual meeting of top legislative Democrats and members of Governor Cuomo’s inner circle. The Post obtained an audio recording of the Democrats-only meeting and the story quotes one of the governor’s top aides, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa, admitting that the ...

Warner Dam Repairs

As you drive over the Washington Street Bridge these days, you no longer see the big crane that was visible for much of the summer and fall. It was being used to assist in the repairs which now seem to be completed at the Warner Dam — though there is still construction fencing around the location. It seems that the job of the crane was two-fold: ¯ to lift and then replace the control gates as they were repaired, and ¯ to drive pilings that acted as coffer dams to allow access to the gates themselves. I was unsuccessful in my attempts at getting construction and repair ...

Ashes Of Hope And Life

“For you are dust, and to dust, you shall return.” Genesis 3:19 I have a rather eclectic history in churches — I’ve been to Baptist services, ecumenical services, a Catholic mass, as well as nondenominational church services. But I’ve probably told you that before, dear readers. The Body of Christ is a beautiful, living organism filled with diversity in belief, creed, and tradition. I feel as though I am like a magpie, holding onto all the beautiful things I have experienced from each denomination. The ebb and flow of liturgy — which someone once told me meant “the ...