Wine tasting is my best experience this week, while being turned away from evening doctors’ offices disappoints
Friday I had a fun time at looking at art shows at local businesses. But Monday was a bummer when […]
Emergencies
Great garden produce is my best consumer experience this week, while another power outage is upsetting
Luckily my power is back on, so I can cook garden vegetables. My best consumer experience: Potatoes and kale from
After Florida vacation, snow at home is a surprise
by Rita R. Robison When my sister and I were returning from Ft. Lauderdale Wednesday, we heard the temperature in
New emergency plan needed after big storm leaves me stranded and in danger
By Rita R. Robison Last week’s snowstorm in the Seattle area showed me that my Emergency Plan needs revision. When
How to prevent injury after a disaster
By Rita R. Robison When my daughter and her family lived in Miami, I visited several times when there were
Put your name, address, phone number, and address of your next-of-kin on a 3 x 5 card and place it in your left shoe
By Rita R. Robison It was shocking to hear emergency workers tell people who didn't heed warnings to evacuate to
Storm safety tips for the home could prevent injury or illness and save lives
If you’re going to be stuck in your home for days due to Hurricane Irene, be sure to think about
Effects of Chernobyl deadly, costly, long lasting
By Rita R. Robison Like many people, I thought pouring concrete over the failed Chernobyl nuclear power plant solved the
Parents and grandparents: Are your poisons and medications locked up?
By Rita R. Robisons A 12-month-old boy sucked on the wick from an oil lamp. Immediately, he began choking and