Cass I did not get anything, did you Messenger or email?

Ugh. I probably need adult braces for my bite, but don’t want to. Never had them as a kid but I suspect my bite is messed up and not helping the grinding and migraines. But I don’t wanna!! Also not sure how to go to an orthodontist and pick a good one who would actually tell me if it would help or not. (My own dentist was kinda like “meh most people’s bites aren’t perfect” which...maybe?)

My teeth came in perfectly straight ... but my jaw was crooked - lower jaw was slewed sideways a little, enough that my upper and lower teeth didn't meet properly. I had braces, and it pretty much took care of the issue, although it was a painful process.

That is really interesting, Steph. I hadn't looked at the mortality studies in depth at all.

Got my latest missive from my doctor on Covid and other stuff today. Also, I am in big trouble with him, but more on that later. His latest letter to his patients was to thank all for good wishes sent when he just had belly surgery. Amusing part was his expression of admiration for the truly stronger gender, his words, who go through childbirth, hysterectomies, and so forth. Apparently it was harder than he anticipated. His new Covid letter included many bold type references to masks always, and the usual safeguards. He also added taking zinc lozenges twice a day, or zicam, and Vit D3 1000 units, and gargling twice a day with CPC mouthwash. These all for the preventative actions.

Now for why I am in big trouble. DH got nipped by a dog at the dog park a few days ago and we kind of ignored it. Today I didn't like the way it looked so I snapped a couple pictures and texted it to the doctor. He proceeded to read us the riot act. Should have called him immediately. Giving him script for massive antibiotics and may send him to ER for an IV blast if he isn't pleased with response. Anyway, he made me feel all bad. I know doc is an alarmist by nature, but it didn't look that bad.

Oooh, dog bites are never a good thing, Laura. Sorry the doc yelled, but yay for antibiotics.

Also? I've been meaning to send you love and support for what's going on with your youngest. It's just sort of inconceivable to me based on your relationship until now, and I'm so sorry he's putting you through this. I just want to smack him, to be honest. But I'm very happy that your older guy is taking to his new life up north so well! So, just lots of love to you, and you've been in my thoughts.

Hugs to everyone. I am another who can't really keep up, and can't manage a lot of regular communication right now, but I'm always here reading and everyone in this place has my love.

Does anyone know if amyth has any food sensitivities or restrictions right now? Or just stuff she flat out doesn't want, or wants?

Big excitement on the street: I heard car tires squealing down the street (in that "I Am Going Too Fast" way), then heard a loud crash. Of course I ran out on the porch and then walked down the street to see what happened. Apparently the driver of the car was being pursued by police, drove down our street, lost control, hit 3 cars about 1 block away from our house, then jumped out of their car and fled on foot. And now there is a police helicopter circling overhead.

And that is how I now know how many of my neighbors are working from home, because we all came out to gawk (and I now know we ALL wear jammie pants/sweatpants).

Ha! That is indeed the new business casual.

Well, hey! you were wearing PANTS!

I was late watching Tim Minchin's opening number for the 2020 BAFTAs, but picked it up last night. One of the lyrics was "Who designed your tracksuit?"

Considering some of the Zoom ... errors ... where people weren't wearing pants, I figure being covered should be sufficient.