{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Valerie Looper","home_page_url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com","description":"Valerie Looper","author":{"name":"Valerie Looper"},"items":[{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/covid-panic-is-done","html_content":"

I get regular facials, and I stepped into my favorite place after a month-long travel break.  I immediately noticed that the coffee pot is back, along with the tea pot.  “Oh,” I thought, \"what happened?\"  I had not heard...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/covid-panic-is-done","title":"COVID Panic is DONE","summary":"I get regular facials, and I stepped into my favorite place after a month-long travel break.  I immediately noticed that the coffee pot is back, along with the tea pot.  “Oh,” I thought, \"what happened?\"  I had not heard...","date_modified":"2022-02-06T16:55:11Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/presentation-to-san-diego-county-board-of-supervisors-nov-2-2021","html_content":"

Yesterday afternoon I presented new information to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. I've been doing some research. Below are the cites to the Board, and I only had two minutes, so I only hit the highlights. ...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/presentation-to-san-diego-county-board-of-supervisors-nov-2-2021","title":"Presentation to San Diego County Board of Supervisors Nov 2, 2021","summary":"Yesterday afternoon I presented new information to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. I've been doing some research. Below are the cites to the Board, and I only had two minutes, so I only hit the highlights. ...","date_modified":"2021-11-03T16:33:13Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/novavax-vaccine-for-covid-19","html_content":"

This is more like it. The first of the subunit vaccines has shown good enough results.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/novavax-vaccine-for-covid-19","title":"Novavax Vaccine for COVID-19","summary":"This is more like it. The first of the subunit vaccines has shown good enough results. ","date_modified":"2021-06-14T17:29:19Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/back-in-the-gym","html_content":"

Finally, 4 workouts in, and signs of adaptation, already. This is reassuring.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/back-in-the-gym","title":"Back in the Gym","summary":"Finally, 4 workouts in, and signs of adaptation, already. This is reassuring.","date_modified":"2021-06-12T14:42:15Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/opening-up","html_content":"

It’s May 25, 2021, and I have just heard that the local stores and gyms are relaxing their enforcement of the strict mask policies. If this proves to be true, I will start back to the gym.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/opening-up","title":"Opening Up","summary":"It’s May 25, 2021, and I have just heard that the local stores and gyms are relaxing their enforcement of the strict mask policies. If this proves to be true, I will start back to the gym.","date_modified":"2021-05-25T16:58:04Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bad-looking-dragon-fruit","html_content":"

There are two types of dragon fruit in the local stores. They are red and yellow. The red is larger and very bland in taste. The yellow is addictively good in flavor. It has larger seeds, but the seeds are small enou...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bad-looking-dragon-fruit","title":"Bad looking Dragon Fruit","summary":"There are two types of dragon fruit in the local stores. They are red and yellow. The red is larger and very bland in taste. The yellow is addictively good in flavor. It has larger seeds, but the seeds are small enou...","date_modified":"2021-05-10T22:54:33Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/first-handful-of-blueberries-may-9-2021","html_content":"

I have picked off about 3 or 4 individual berries so far, but this is the first time any clusters have turned. I have been no fan of blueberries in the past, but my landscaper, Brian Roy, had suggested a planting, and a...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/first-handful-of-blueberries-may-9-2021","title":"First Handful of Blueberries May 9 2021","summary":"I have picked off about 3 or 4 individual berries so far, but this is the first time any clusters have turned. I have been no fan of blueberries in the past, but my landscaper, Brian Roy, had suggested a planting, and a...","date_modified":"2021-05-10T17:14:25Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/sheila%E2%80%99s-perfume","html_content":"

This rich looking beauty just put out its first bloom of the year. The plant is three years old, potted, and in the shade of a large pine tree. I bought it from Heirloom Roses. I bought most of my roses from that vend...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/sheila%E2%80%99s-perfume","title":"Sheila’s Perfume","summary":"This rich looking beauty just put out its first bloom of the year. The plant is three years old, potted, and in the shade of a large pine tree. I bought it from Heirloom Roses. I bought most of my roses from that vend...","date_modified":"2021-04-26T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/tesla-or-how-i-wound-up-buying-a-sports-car","html_content":"

“A car is transportation,” my father said. “It is nothing but an expense, it is continually losing value, and it must be maintained.” While my boyfriend and most of the men I worked with were drooling over (and buying)...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/tesla-or-how-i-wound-up-buying-a-sports-car","title":"Tesla, or How I Wound Up Buying a Sports Car","summary":"“A car is transportation,” my father said. “It is nothing but an expense, it is continually losing value, and it must be maintained.” While my boyfriend and most of the men I worked with were drooling over (and buying)...","date_modified":"2021-04-17T16:49:39Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/vaccines-work-better-than-herd-immunity-in-untreated-populations","html_content":"

This article from the Epoch Times says that a study performed in Israel testing the Pfizer vaccine, found that the Pfizer vaccine worked better for both the original virus and a British variant, but a little less well...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/vaccines-work-better-than-herd-immunity-in-untreated-populations","title":"Vaccines work better than Herd Immunity in Untreated Populations","summary":"This article from the Epoch Times says that a study performed in Israel testing the Pfizer vaccine, found that the Pfizer vaccine worked better for both the original virus and a British variant, but a little less well...","date_modified":"2021-04-14T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/it%E2%80%99s-always-spider-season-in-vista","html_content":"

Some little fellow has taken up residence on one of my native elderberrys. That is one messy-looking nest. Perhaps it will turn out to be some sort of tunnel. Perhaps it is really a ground spider that managed to land ...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/it%E2%80%99s-always-spider-season-in-vista","title":"It’s Always Spider Season in Vista","summary":"Some little fellow has taken up residence on one of my native elderberrys. That is one messy-looking nest. Perhaps it will turn out to be some sort of tunnel. Perhaps it is really a ground spider that managed to land ...","date_modified":"2021-04-10T14:34:10Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/cutting-off-a-robust-debate","html_content":"

On January 18, 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a public health roundtable at the Florida State Capitol weighing the impact of various public measures to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, including such measures as closing schoo...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/cutting-off-a-robust-debate","title":"Cutting off a Robust Debate","summary":"On January 18, 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a public health roundtable at the Florida State Capitol weighing the impact of various public measures to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, including such measures as closing schoo...","date_modified":"2021-03-29T15:37:06Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/cat-is-wiggy","html_content":"

I fed Loki this morning, and he slipped out through the cat-door this morning. Now that we’re back to daylight savings, it’s barely first light at 6 am when the alarm goes off and I feed him. I don’t need an alarm to w...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/cat-is-wiggy","title":"Cat is Wiggy","summary":"I fed Loki this morning, and he slipped out through the cat-door this morning. Now that we’re back to daylight savings, it’s barely first light at 6 am when the alarm goes off and I feed him. I don’t need an alarm to w...","date_modified":"2021-03-25T15:54:24Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-worst-that-can-happen","html_content":"

Is this. Mommy bought some fentanyl, took some, and went to sleep at home with her two-year-old boy awake and loose during the day. He found it in her purse, and ate some, too. Now he is dead, and mommy is charged wit...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-worst-that-can-happen","title":"The Worst That Can Happen","summary":"Is this. Mommy bought some fentanyl, took some, and went to sleep at home with her two-year-old boy awake and loose during the day. He found it in her purse, and ate some, too. Now he is dead, and mommy is charged wit...","date_modified":"2021-03-19T21:02:52Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/binge-watching-chicago-typewriter","html_content":"

It's a TV show on Netflix from Korea, so I have to read the subtitles.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/binge-watching-chicago-typewriter","title":"Binge Watching \"Chicago Typewriter\"","summary":"It's a TV show on Netflix from Korea, so I have to read the subtitles. ","date_modified":"2021-03-17T03:11:29Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/cat-in-lap-time","html_content":"

Loki, relaxing

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/cat-in-lap-time","title":"Cat in Lap time","summary":"Loki, relaxing","date_modified":"2021-03-09T15:27:44Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-sweet-alyssum-project","html_content":"

Sweet alyssum is a common, pleasant little flower. I first encountered it in Columbia, Maryland, where it volunteered and found a home in my front yard garden. I would walk out the front door, and smell this sweet, hon...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-sweet-alyssum-project","title":"The Sweet Alyssum Project","summary":"Sweet alyssum is a common, pleasant little flower. I first encountered it in Columbia, Maryland, where it volunteered and found a home in my front yard garden. I would walk out the front door, and smell this sweet, hon...","date_modified":"2021-02-06T17:50:29Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bayesian-analysis-of-origins-of-covid-19","html_content":"

\"Bayesian inference\" as used in this paper is easily-manipulated, and subjective. It provides a handy outline of topics, but each item on the entire list of topics is assigned a probability by the author, and the preval...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bayesian-analysis-of-origins-of-covid-19","title":"Bayesian analysis of origins of COVID-19","summary":"\"Bayesian inference\" as used in this paper is easily-manipulated, and subjective. It provides a handy outline of topics, but each item on the entire list of topics is assigned a probability by the author, and the preval...","date_modified":"2021-02-04T17:39:19Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/shine-automatic-toilet-bowl-cleaner","html_content":"

I caught a banner ad at a website I visit, for an automatic toilet bowl cleaner. I thought this could be a good idea, depending upon the technology and price.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/shine-automatic-toilet-bowl-cleaner","title":"Shine Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner","summary":"I caught a banner ad at a website I visit, for an automatic toilet bowl cleaner. I thought this could be a good idea, depending upon the technology and price.","date_modified":"2021-01-26T20:05:58Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bears-mark-trees","html_content":"

It really looks like a way of communicating. High claw marks signify bigger bears.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bears-mark-trees","title":"Bears Mark Trees","summary":"It really looks like a way of communicating. High claw marks signify bigger bears.","date_modified":"2021-01-20T15:50:27Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/region-heads-into-lockdown","html_content":"

Virus cases continue rising in San Diego, threaten to overwhelm hospitals, consistent with the rest of the country. Readers are being fed a daily diet of dark predictions, mainly based on the State’s discouragement of s...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/region-heads-into-lockdown","title":"Region Heads into Lockdown ","summary":"Virus cases continue rising in San Diego, threaten to overwhelm hospitals, consistent with the rest of the country. Readers are being fed a daily diet of dark predictions, mainly based on the State’s discouragement of s...","date_modified":"2020-12-06T17:03:28Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/san-diego-is-not-treating-symptomatic-covid-19-positive-patients","html_content":"

The headlines for these two articles suggest a question:  are symptomatic, COVID-19 positive patients receiving the best standard of care as outpatients?

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/san-diego-is-not-treating-symptomatic-covid-19-positive-patients","title":"San Diego is not treating symptomatic, Covid-19 positive patients","summary":"The headlines for these two articles suggest a question:  are symptomatic, COVID-19 positive patients receiving the best standard of care as outpatients?","date_modified":"2020-11-25T18:51:47Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/now-i-have-proof-1","html_content":"

I wrote about the search for a treatment for COVID-19, and how the library of research paid for by the American people led to a general notion of treating viral infections in immune-compromised people.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/now-i-have-proof-1","title":"Now I have proof","summary":"I wrote about the search for a treatment for COVID-19, and how the library of research paid for by the American people led to a general notion of treating viral infections in immune-compromised people. ","date_modified":"2020-11-18T18:48:37Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/oboy","html_content":"

That's what Spiderman used to say when he would suddenly realize he was in over his head. I've seen some chatter from the giddy kiddies about the election, and of course the extremely hostile overage by the local newsp...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/oboy","title":"oboy","summary":"That's what Spiderman used to say when he would suddenly realize he was in over his head. I've seen some chatter from the giddy kiddies about the election, and of course the extremely hostile overage by the local newsp...","date_modified":"2020-11-12T20:55:22Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/i-still-have-no-proof-part-2","html_content":"

I wrote about this in May. The whole world scrambled for information about a novel coronavirus from China, and a nasty disease, COVID-19, and found some useful drug combinations. Since then, drug treatment remains the ...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/i-still-have-no-proof-part-2","title":"I Still have no Proof, Part 2","summary":"I wrote about this in May. The whole world scrambled for information about a novel coronavirus from China, and a nasty disease, COVID-19, and found some useful drug combinations. Since then, drug treatment remains the ...","date_modified":"2020-11-09T21:52:26Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/eeeouch-unstable-sacrum-nerve-pain","html_content":"

WOW. It started a little over two weeks ago, with an early morning ache in my hip joints that traveled down the outside of both thighs and around my knees. The backs of my knees cringed, like they wanted to curl up. I...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/eeeouch-unstable-sacrum-nerve-pain","title":"Eeeouch! Unstable Sacrum, Nerve pain","summary":"WOW. It started a little over two weeks ago, with an early morning ache in my hip joints that traveled down the outside of both thighs and around my knees. The backs of my knees cringed, like they wanted to curl up. I...","date_modified":"2020-10-30T17:10:35Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/upgrading-the-san-diego-union-tribune","html_content":"

The San Diego Union-Tribune continues to fail to report on the Biden corruption scandal, as do other Democrat-favoring “news” outlets.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/upgrading-the-san-diego-union-tribune","title":"Upgrading the San Diego Union-Tribune","summary":"The San Diego Union-Tribune continues to fail to report on the Biden corruption scandal, as do other Democrat-favoring “news” outlets.","date_modified":"2020-10-20T16:05:52Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/experimental-non-drug-cancer-treatment","html_content":"

Now this is interesting. Some researchers decided to try using a drug carrier, a nanoparticle – called Nano-pPAAM or Nanoscopic phenylalanine Porous Amino Acid Mimic, by itself instead of with a drug.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/experimental-non-drug-cancer-treatment","title":"Experimental Non-Drug Cancer Treatment","summary":"Now this is interesting. Some researchers decided to try using a drug carrier, a nanoparticle – called Nano-pPAAM or Nanoscopic phenylalanine Porous Amino Acid Mimic, by itself instead of with a drug.","date_modified":"2020-09-29T14:57:13Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/about-those-police","html_content":"

The less extreme version of \"Defund the Police\" involves taking some tasks away from police, mostly the easy stuff. Suppose we take away all of the \"lighter\" duties from our police officers. What is left? Is every day...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/about-those-police","title":"About those police","summary":"The less extreme version of \"Defund the Police\" involves taking some tasks away from police, mostly the easy stuff. Suppose we take away all of the \"lighter\" duties from our police officers. What is left? Is every day...","date_modified":"2020-09-27T16:16:21Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/graffiti-likely-has-nothing-to-do-with-breonna-taylor","html_content":"

In light of the provocative behavior of the protesters in downtown San Diego, it is reasonable to wonder whether some of the protesters wandered to other locations in the suburbs, as they have threatened to do.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/graffiti-likely-has-nothing-to-do-with-breonna-taylor","title":"Graffiti likely has nothing to do with Breonna Taylor","summary":"In light of the provocative behavior of the protesters in downtown San Diego, it is reasonable to wonder whether some of the protesters wandered to other locations in the suburbs, as they have threatened to do.","date_modified":"2020-09-27T16:01:01Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/mitch-mcconnellon-the-difference-between-2020-and-2016","html_content":"

This is a ten-minute lesson on history. Sen. Mitch McConnel, master of legislative procedure, explains why the 2020 SCOTUS vacancy differs from that of 2016: \"President Obama was asking Senate Republicans for an unusua...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/mitch-mcconnellon-the-difference-between-2020-and-2016","title":"Mitch McConnell,on the difference between 2020 and 2016 ","summary":"This is a ten-minute lesson on history. Sen. Mitch McConnel, master of legislative procedure, explains why the 2020 SCOTUS vacancy differs from that of 2016: \"President Obama was asking Senate Republicans for an unusua...","date_modified":"2020-09-22T00:20:34Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/ruth-bader-ginsburg-rip","html_content":"

In an unguarded moment President Trump was informed by reporters after his rally of RBG's passing. (Video)

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/ruth-bader-ginsburg-rip","title":"Ruth Bader Ginsburg, rip","summary":"In an unguarded moment President Trump was informed by reporters after his rally of RBG's passing. (Video) ","date_modified":"2020-09-20T22:41:40Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-whole-world-is-watching","html_content":"

This catch comes from a YouTuber in Greece. The interplay between The Proud Boys and ANTIFA in Philadelphia is visible from 5,000 miles away.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-whole-world-is-watching","title":"The Whole World is Watching","summary":"This catch comes from a YouTuber in Greece. The interplay between The Proud Boys and ANTIFA in Philadelphia is visible from 5,000 miles away.","date_modified":"2020-09-20T18:57:04Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/sanitize-your-nose-follow-up","html_content":"

I spotted this article yesterday and commented on it here. I also wrote my local newspaper, asking for more detail. I got a nice and prompt reply from Matthew T. Hall editorial and opinion director, The San Diego Union...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/sanitize-your-nose-follow-up","title":"Sanitize Your Nose, Follow-up","summary":"I spotted this article yesterday and commented on it here. I also wrote my local newspaper, asking for more detail. I got a nice and prompt reply from Matthew T. Hall editorial and opinion director, The San Diego Union...","date_modified":"2020-09-17T15:49:37Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/u-pitt-announces-neutralizing-antibody-for-covid-19","html_content":"

University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes coronavirus. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have “the smallest biological molecule” that “complet...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/u-pitt-announces-neutralizing-antibody-for-covid-19","title":"U Pitt announces neutralizing antibody for COVID-19","summary":"University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes coronavirus. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have “the smallest biological molecule” that “complet...","date_modified":"2020-09-16T17:19:01Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/sanitize-your-nose-it-sounds-strange","html_content":"

Yes, it does. And after reading the whole article, I still don't know what Sue Barnes, Kaiser Permanente’s nation infection prevention director, meant in her column in the San Diego Union-Tribune. She lays out a reason...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/sanitize-your-nose-it-sounds-strange","title":"Sanitize your nose. It Sounds Strange","summary":"Yes, it does. And after reading the whole article, I still don't know what Sue Barnes, Kaiser Permanente’s nation infection prevention director, meant in her column in the San Diego Union-Tribune. She lays out a reason...","date_modified":"2020-09-16T15:19:42Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/400-positive-cases-at-sdsu---proposed-experiment","html_content":"

According to Paul Sisson at the San Diego Union Tribune, 400 students have either tested positive or are thought to be probably infected by SARS COVID-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infection.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/400-positive-cases-at-sdsu---proposed-experiment","title":"400 Positive Cases at SDSU - Proposed Experiment","summary":"According to Paul Sisson at the San Diego Union Tribune, 400 students have either tested positive or are thought to be probably infected by SARS COVID-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infection.","date_modified":"2020-09-09T15:10:45Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/vitamin-d-reduces-risk-of-icu-admission-97%25-in-covid-19-patients","html_content":"

Researchers in Spain have found that Vitamin D reduces risk of ICU admission 97% in patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, but not zinc.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/vitamin-d-reduces-risk-of-icu-admission-97%25-in-covid-19-patients","title":"Vitamin D reduces risk of ICU admission 97% in COVID-19 patients","summary":"Researchers in Spain have found that Vitamin D reduces risk of ICU admission 97% in patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, but not zinc. ","date_modified":"2020-09-07T20:19:55Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bombshell-90%25-of-positive-covid-19-tests-should-be-negative","html_content":"

The headline of this article could suggest something nefarious, but in fact it is excellent news that shows how far we have come in treating COVID-19 and viruses, generally.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bombshell-90%25-of-positive-covid-19-tests-should-be-negative","title":"Bombshell: 90% of Positive COVID-19 Tests Should Be Negative","summary":"The headline of this article could suggest something nefarious, but in fact it is excellent news that shows how far we have come in treating COVID-19 and viruses, generally.","date_modified":"2020-09-04T16:32:42Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/catching-birds-with-my-hands","html_content":"

This efficient little predator has taught me how to catch birds with my hands, something I never expected to be able to do. I imagine this will never happen outside, but he keeps bringing his toys inside, frequently ali...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/catching-birds-with-my-hands","title":"Catching birds with my hands","summary":"This efficient little predator has taught me how to catch birds with my hands, something I never expected to be able to do. I imagine this will never happen outside, but he keeps bringing his toys inside, frequently ali...","date_modified":"2020-08-28T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/coronavirus-reinfection-proven","html_content":"

Today we have a reasonable report on alarmist clickbait originating from the BBC.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/coronavirus-reinfection-proven","title":"Coronavirus *Reinfection Proven","summary":"Today we have a reasonable report on alarmist clickbait originating from the BBC.","date_modified":"2020-08-25T17:49:55Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bellwethers-continued-chicago","html_content":"

More on the sea change in cities hit by rioting. This interview did not show up in my normal news feed.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bellwethers-continued-chicago","title":"BELLWETHERS continued, Chicago","summary":"More on the sea change in cities hit by rioting. This interview did not show up in my normal news feed.","date_modified":"2020-08-20T15:37:36Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bellwethers","html_content":"

Both BLM and ANTIFA are done. It will take a little while wrap up, but they’ve lost the good will of the locals where they are most active.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/bellwethers","title":"BELLWETHERS ","summary":"Both BLM and ANTIFA are done. It will take a little while wrap up, but they’ve lost the good will of the locals where they are most active.","date_modified":"2020-08-19T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/anderson-cooper-slanders-my-pillow-ceo-over-covid-19-research","html_content":"

Rebecca Klar of The Hill reported today that Anderson Cooper, who was supposed to be interviewing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, said today “You really are a snake oil salesman” in response to Lindell’s promotion of Oleandri...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/anderson-cooper-slanders-my-pillow-ceo-over-covid-19-research","title":"Anderson Cooper slanders My Pillow CEO over COVID-19 research","summary":"Rebecca Klar of The Hill reported today that Anderson Cooper, who was supposed to be interviewing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, said today “You really are a snake oil salesman” in response to Lindell’s promotion of Oleandri...","date_modified":"2020-08-18T21:37:24Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/naked-lady-lilies","html_content":"

I’m tickled pink that they finally bloomed.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/naked-lady-lilies","title":"Naked Lady Lilies ","summary":"I’m tickled pink that they finally bloomed. ","date_modified":"2020-08-17T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-nest-thermostat","html_content":"

I didn’t know I needed one of these. A couple of friends of mine, a Lydia and Scott, were visiting when I lived in my last house, at a time when I was opening and closing the windows every morning and evening.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-nest-thermostat","title":"The NEST Thermostat","summary":"I didn’t know I needed one of these. A couple of friends of mine, a Lydia and Scott, were visiting when I lived in my last house, at a time when I was opening and closing the windows every morning and evening. ","date_modified":"2020-08-13T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/when-looks-deceive","html_content":"

This article by Jane Brody of the New York Times reports with alarm that kids are making deliberate eating choices with purposeful objectives, and that the solution offered is to have medical doctors diagnose an eating d...

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/when-looks-deceive","title":"When Looks Deceive","summary":"This article by Jane Brody of the New York Times reports with alarm that kids are making deliberate eating choices with purposeful objectives, and that the solution offered is to have medical doctors diagnose an eating d...","date_modified":"2020-08-04T19:04:27Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/friendly-bug","html_content":"

Praying Mantis Aug 2, 2020

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/friendly-bug","title":"Friendly Bug","summary":"Praying Mantis Aug 2, 2020","date_modified":"2020-08-02T15:57:28Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/every-single-lady-needs-airshims-and-sliders","html_content":"

One of the guys from Lakewood Builders brought these things called Air Shims after a trip to Home Depot. He brought me a pair, just because.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/every-single-lady-needs-airshims-and-sliders","title":"Every Single Lady needs Airshims and Sliders","summary":"One of the guys from Lakewood Builders brought these things called Air Shims after a trip to Home Depot. He brought me a pair, just because.","date_modified":"2020-07-30T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-kind-of-masks-we-are-wearing-do-not-protect-anyone-from-virus","html_content":"

We can protect ourselves from COVID-19, but we cannot do it with masks, or handwashing.

","url":"https://valerieloopergardens.com/f/the-kind-of-masks-we-are-wearing-do-not-protect-anyone-from-virus","title":"The kind of masks we are wearing do not protect anyone from virus","summary":"We can protect ourselves from COVID-19, but we cannot do it with masks, or handwashing. ","date_modified":"2020-07-28T19:00:00Z"}]}