As I sat in the garden today, taking a rest from planting the too many plants I “just had to have”, I was writing an email to S.D.- discussing if having ‘tea’ together would be a reality sometime in the next few months, there was a very distinct ‘fluttering’ nearContinue Reading
Pittsboro reopened their parks on Friday, but have kept their playgrounds closed. My question is: Should Pittsboro playgrounds and other playgrounds in Chatham County be reopened? I bring this question up as the start of a community discussion on the subject matter. Please don’t simply send in an email into the ChatlistContinue Reading
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Here is part of what the CDC says regarding their recommendation TO USE a facemask. Entire statement is at the link below. CDC is additionally advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and doContinue Reading
We all appreciate the wisdom of learned folks who advise that we should wear face masks when in possible contact with others. What’s puzzling is the number of fully isolated folks who are wearing protection with NO ONE AROUND THEM. Alone in their cars, alone in jogging or a stroll,Continue Reading
It’s a wonderful gesture to see the smiling faces of local high school grads along the main drag in town, on realty-like signs in the ground, since they were deprived of a graduation ceremony. But why so few? There must have been a lot more senior graduates than the 50,Continue Reading
At this age, 79, I am often thought of and often think of myself in terms of a cliché, “Set in his ways”. It is as though my brain is locked in concrete paths of thought and doesn’t experience each day as it is – the changing world and, GodContinue Reading
I highly recommend these two Chatham County businesses: Reds Tree Service (919)770-8095 took down trees right next to our house and garage.. They were professional, yet friendly; efficient, yet careful. The pricing is incredible: 60% of what the other guy wanted. And talk about above and beyond: I did not realize thatContinue Reading
I’ll answer since I’m a statistician. The paper was what is called a meta-analysis, that is, a study of studies. I personally think that meta-analyses are overrated; I believe in the smorgasbord theory where you put a lot of crap on a table and call it a smorgasbord. As isContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 15:06:12 -0400From: Gene Subject: Need Dr. Dykers opinion Doc – Since you posted on the Chatham Chatlist about wearing masks, I’d love to get you analysis and opinion on an article published in a CDC.GOV journal (dated May 2020 but was released Feb. 6) that reviews trialsContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 21:45:03 -0400From: Gene Subject: There’s an online petition to reopen Jordan Lake rec area before July 1 Looks like some folks can’t wait until all the boat ramps at Jordan Lake open up. They feel that waiting to Open Jordan Lake Recreational Area until JulyContinue Reading
My wife of 45 yrs, Betty, passed away on Jan. 11, 2020. In her sleep and in my armsIn Feb. I contacted Tami Schwerin with the Abundance Foundation about having a Celebration of Life Ceremony at the Plant on Lorax Lane.We decided on a date of April 19th.We have allContinue Reading
Just wanted to let folks know what a great job Farrell Pressure Washing did on our house. They were wonderful to work with, reasonably priced, came right on time, moved furniture off our porch and deck, and really improved the look of some very sad looking cedar shakes on ourContinue Reading
In response to Camille’s post, which caught my eye and inspired me to read it immediately— Using worn-out t-shirts will work fine too…maybe a doubled-layered / folded piece. I discovered this medium for blowing my nose last Winter, and it’s so much softer than tissue, and even traditional handkerchiefs. IContinue Reading
I saw where a fellow Chatlister rode to several stores in search of toilet paper and was limited. Feel free to take a scenic ride to Moncure and procure some toilet paper & paper towels and hopefully some meats and anything else that you need. We are not limiting peopleContinue Reading