Mark Twain couldn't have done what you do, of course, along with your one-on-one commentaries with readers and your clever quips taken from your current NYC nirvana. You've been blest with a spouse whose puzzle-piece in life perfectly fits you own. As we know, this does not happen very often. She may allow your goings-gone that aren't a Timbucktu away.
As for a Madison WI visit, all those grad students of which I was once one there, may likely find you truly entertaining as I would have. There's also a large host of WI university professors who would find your show a delight. Trust me! Plus the drive to Milwaukee is only 1 hr, 16 min east where there's many more such interested attendees at UW-Milwaukee, a large grad campus, plus Marquette, a Jesuit University. It's a trip worth taking!
Please do not use hydrogen peroxide on a wound, unless you leave the cap off so it can turn to water. Hydrogen Peroxide will kill newly formed skin cells. Clean water is all you need, unless the wound turns red, hot and exhibits pus. Feel better. Bonnie Topper-Bricker RN
You are right. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes to form water and oxygen gas. It is effective at killing bacteria, but it is a fairly strong oxidizing agent and can harm delicate tissue. I had skin surgery two years ago and the doctors told me to keep the areas clean and gave me bacitracin to put on the wounds. It is the main active ingredient in original formula Neosporin ointment.
My dental hygienist tells her patients to rinse with diluted hydrogen peroxide daily. I think once or twice is fine to deal with a sore or a minor injury, but every day? I read somewhere that the constant use of hydrogen peroxide can invite fungal infections by killing all bacteria. In my experience, hydrogen peroxide is great to use once or twice for a minor wound or an irritation that doesn't want to heal. Otherwise, I agree with you.
Mr. Keillor, In my experience (New Yorker, born and bred) supermarkets carry rhubarb in the spring. Thanks to your correspondent for the baking soda tip. Alice Phalen
Just one more word about rhubarb. But it isn't meant to imply that it should be the last word of an intrepid use of the plant and a friend who mentioned it frequently in our meetings.
My friend Chuck and I would meet 3 or 4 times a week at a special club for friends like us.
"Hi, Dea," he would begin and ask, "How are you doing?"
"Just fine," I reply, "And how are things with you?"
Oh, pretty good today, with one exception."
Here it comes. It's the same question he has asked every time for three years.
"Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb?"
There is no answer about that from me. I haven't lived anywhere that it grows to worry about it. All I know is it sits in the vegetable section keeping the lettuce, parsley, and other veggies company. I've tasted the pie made in a Dutch bakery nearby, but I haven't bought one yet. I do know that it is not lawn grass found here in LA. Even so, the question still stands.
"Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb?"
Chuck got tired of LA and decided to move back home to Bangor, Maine, where it's a similar local pastry that is found in Lake W, Wisconsin. This is what I believe, if the rain won't hurt it, the deep freeze of winter will. Peace.
good morning Garrison, first a litttle medical tip from a retired orthopedic surgeon, don't use peroxide on your knee wound, it kills healing tissue, use a litttle mild soap and water only. We got to see your one man show in our little town of Danville, Ky years ago and the PHC show in New York in your last year, even got a mention in the notes you read, made my year. We look forward to your upcoming performance in Frankfort ,Ky in the new year.
I seldom do more than scan comments or PTTH. but after investing my precious 20 minutes, I have no regrets and will grab the next chance. I love all meatballs, even my Yankey-loving wife.
Would you consider donating some of your writings that you wish to "get rid of" (according to todays post) to the Melrose Area Museum? It's located right on the Wobegon Trail.
TANGLEWOOD! Your fans in New England and Upstate New York are keeping our fingers crossed. And have you checked out the beautiful Saratoga Performing Arts Center? Very similar to Tanglewood - and I can get there too! 😉
I read aloud to my 80 year old husband your new year's resolution to get out of your chair twice a day and walk around the block and asked him if he thought he might do the same. He replied in the negative, saying, "There's no point in both of us doing it"
Your advice on what to do during a 4-day trip to New York City was perfect! If the writer follows your advice she will have a safe, interesting and memorable visit that is not too costly, depending on where she stays. If your current gig fails you, you might consider becoming a tour guide.
Mark Twain couldn't have done what you do, of course, along with your one-on-one commentaries with readers and your clever quips taken from your current NYC nirvana. You've been blest with a spouse whose puzzle-piece in life perfectly fits you own. As we know, this does not happen very often. She may allow your goings-gone that aren't a Timbucktu away.
As for a Madison WI visit, all those grad students of which I was once one there, may likely find you truly entertaining as I would have. There's also a large host of WI university professors who would find your show a delight. Trust me! Plus the drive to Milwaukee is only 1 hr, 16 min east where there's many more such interested attendees at UW-Milwaukee, a large grad campus, plus Marquette, a Jesuit University. It's a trip worth taking!
The tip about baking soda, so helpful!
Please do not use hydrogen peroxide on a wound, unless you leave the cap off so it can turn to water. Hydrogen Peroxide will kill newly formed skin cells. Clean water is all you need, unless the wound turns red, hot and exhibits pus. Feel better. Bonnie Topper-Bricker RN
Manuka honey works wonders for wounds !! ♥
You are right. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes to form water and oxygen gas. It is effective at killing bacteria, but it is a fairly strong oxidizing agent and can harm delicate tissue. I had skin surgery two years ago and the doctors told me to keep the areas clean and gave me bacitracin to put on the wounds. It is the main active ingredient in original formula Neosporin ointment.
My dental hygienist tells her patients to rinse with diluted hydrogen peroxide daily. I think once or twice is fine to deal with a sore or a minor injury, but every day? I read somewhere that the constant use of hydrogen peroxide can invite fungal infections by killing all bacteria. In my experience, hydrogen peroxide is great to use once or twice for a minor wound or an irritation that doesn't want to heal. Otherwise, I agree with you.
Mr. Keillor, In my experience (New Yorker, born and bred) supermarkets carry rhubarb in the spring. Thanks to your correspondent for the baking soda tip. Alice Phalen
Just one more word about rhubarb. But it isn't meant to imply that it should be the last word of an intrepid use of the plant and a friend who mentioned it frequently in our meetings.
My friend Chuck and I would meet 3 or 4 times a week at a special club for friends like us.
"Hi, Dea," he would begin and ask, "How are you doing?"
"Just fine," I reply, "And how are things with you?"
Oh, pretty good today, with one exception."
Here it comes. It's the same question he has asked every time for three years.
"Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb?"
There is no answer about that from me. I haven't lived anywhere that it grows to worry about it. All I know is it sits in the vegetable section keeping the lettuce, parsley, and other veggies company. I've tasted the pie made in a Dutch bakery nearby, but I haven't bought one yet. I do know that it is not lawn grass found here in LA. Even so, the question still stands.
"Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb?"
Chuck got tired of LA and decided to move back home to Bangor, Maine, where it's a similar local pastry that is found in Lake W, Wisconsin. This is what I believe, if the rain won't hurt it, the deep freeze of winter will. Peace.
The common Midwest reply is "Not if it is canned."
good morning Garrison, first a litttle medical tip from a retired orthopedic surgeon, don't use peroxide on your knee wound, it kills healing tissue, use a litttle mild soap and water only. We got to see your one man show in our little town of Danville, Ky years ago and the PHC show in New York in your last year, even got a mention in the notes you read, made my year. We look forward to your upcoming performance in Frankfort ,Ky in the new year.
I seldom do more than scan comments or PTTH. but after investing my precious 20 minutes, I have no regrets and will grab the next chance. I love all meatballs, even my Yankey-loving wife.
Would you consider donating some of your writings that you wish to "get rid of" (according to todays post) to the Melrose Area Museum? It's located right on the Wobegon Trail.
TANGLEWOOD! Your fans in New England and Upstate New York are keeping our fingers crossed. And have you checked out the beautiful Saratoga Performing Arts Center? Very similar to Tanglewood - and I can get there too! 😉
I read aloud to my 80 year old husband your new year's resolution to get out of your chair twice a day and walk around the block and asked him if he thought he might do the same. He replied in the negative, saying, "There's no point in both of us doing it"
PS My message accidentally slipped away before I finished it:
It was going to end: which caused us both great hilarity. Thank you for that, Garrison.
It was funnier, leaving the comment sit there without your addendum. Cheers!
Funnier, perhaps, but I like the addition of the image of Susan Shields and her husband having a good laugh. And her thanks to GK.
Your advice on what to do during a 4-day trip to New York City was perfect! If the writer follows your advice she will have a safe, interesting and memorable visit that is not too costly, depending on where she stays. If your current gig fails you, you might consider becoming a tour guide.
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