Tag Archives: bronchiectasis

About my gas stove and gas in general

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Naomi

When did it become de rigueur to sneer politely at the notion of cooking on electric stoves? Back when I started to try cooking, as opposed to grilling a chop and throwing together a salad. That is to say, when pretension … Continue reading →

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I am herein reporting a supply chain problem

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Naomi

Halls sugar-free cough drops. Because of a chronic lung problem called bronchiectasis, I’ve developed a mild dependency on Halls. They’re the strongest cough drops, with the most menthol. I’m willing to admit some of my dependency is, well, addictive behavior … Continue reading →

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This NYT opinion piece makes no sense to me. And I should know

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Naomi

Today, I read the title of Zeynep Tufekci’s opinion piece, “Covid Drugs Save Lives, but Americans Can’t Get Them,” with bewilderment. I then read the piece. Then I read a number of the comments. I became more than bewildered; I … Continue reading →

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