tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post3300025171079061541..comments2024-03-28T20:40:18.960-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Virtual Reality and the Coronavirus Misadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-59841544110512034422020-03-09T17:38:34.861-04:002020-03-09T17:38:34.861-04:00It does sound easy, doesn't it. Thanks for sha...It does sound easy, doesn't it. Thanks for sharing.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-56607724328071649712020-03-09T17:07:29.509-04:002020-03-09T17:07:29.509-04:00Here's a recipe for hand sanitizer that was re...Here's a recipe for hand sanitizer that was recently posted as a comment on Chuck Wendig's blog: <br /><br /> "OK, having trouble finding hand sanitizer because of CoVid19? Here’s how to make your own:<br /><br />2/3 cup of rubbing alcohol<br />1/3 cup aloe vera gel<br />8-10 drops essential oil for nice smell (optional)<br />Mix in bowl and pour into reusable bottle."<br /><brDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787251044110758758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-47860295910190377992020-03-04T20:24:11.408-05:002020-03-04T20:24:11.408-05:00Prescription drug shortages is a scary part of wha...Prescription drug shortages is a scary part of what's going on right now. So many of them are made in China and India.<br /><br />The virus has shown up in every country in the world except antarctic. You are right about keeping yourself healthy is the best defense and washing your hands often, which we should all be doing year around. I'm not going to get too concerned until it shows up Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-77805017436170794332020-03-04T19:38:39.748-05:002020-03-04T19:38:39.748-05:00One thing to remember about pandemics is that the ...One thing to remember about pandemics is that the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic is distribution, not severity. No matter how severe a disease, if it's in only a few places, it's an epidemic. When a disease spreads world-wide, it's recategorized as a pandemic. I've heard several people on radio misusing the word, and occasionally I've thought they're doing shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-33576119998320520462020-03-02T23:29:24.583-05:002020-03-02T23:29:24.583-05:00My hands are raw from too much washing! Obscure st...My hands are raw from too much washing! Obscure store...I need to find one of those. The box stores around here areout of sanitizers too.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-49261191005746121492020-03-02T23:22:41.525-05:002020-03-02T23:22:41.525-05:00I'll bet your son's virtual reality thing ...I'll bet your son's virtual reality thing could play the travel stuff.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-79007380535336144132020-03-02T19:56:18.981-05:002020-03-02T19:56:18.981-05:00From Hairdressing to Pussy Hats you about covered ...From Hairdressing to Pussy Hats you about covered it all. The Coronavirus being Pandemic really is scary stuff even tho' the thought of you at Brunch wearing a Mask had me laughing so hard I almost spilled my drink on the Keyboard! We went out today looking for Hand Sanitizer... there is a shortage due to the Media Coverage telling everyone the best defense is offensive hand washing/Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-71120852789345224512020-03-02T17:09:03.652-05:002020-03-02T17:09:03.652-05:00My son has a virtual reality thing that plays vide...My son has a virtual reality thing that plays video games of some sort. I tried it and it was A BLAST! Yes, from the outside people look super silly, but on the inside it is really cool. I'd love to 'travel' with that technology!<br />donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-27262617266603657972020-03-01T17:50:25.478-05:002020-03-01T17:50:25.478-05:00That's the trouble with this virus, people can...That's the trouble with this virus, people can spread it before they know they have it. With allergy season coming soon lots of people will do the same as that guy, walk around thinking they have seasonally allergies before they actually get sick. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-87654640451818131002020-03-01T17:24:57.777-05:002020-03-01T17:24:57.777-05:00They are closing the school to disinfect! Costco ...They are closing the school to disinfect! Costco had 1,000 people in line when they opened on Sat. The janitor lives in another suburb and people are so angry the the sick person walked around, living their life ... spreading the germs. Well heck! Person thought they had a cold ... never been to Asia and no one they know just came back from travels.<br /><br />Oh .... and when was Mad Cow The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-35247565253960183532020-02-29T19:06:07.360-05:002020-02-29T19:06:07.360-05:00I heard that too. I use the hand sanitizer wipes o...I heard that too. I use the hand sanitizer wipes on my steering wheel and car door handles after I get in and then I use another on my hands before going home.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-51752407739532656642020-02-29T16:58:36.073-05:002020-02-29T16:58:36.073-05:00I read somewhere that good old, soap and handwashi...I read somewhere that good old, soap and handwashing and thoroughly drying your hands is just as good, if not better than hand sanitizer. Some santizers have other ingredients that's aren't supposed to be good for either, I do have a small supply on hand, because I use it often when I'm out anyway...<br /><br /> Catherine - Mixed Media Artist https://www.blogger.com/profile/00078469979235492814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-29479993479417454282020-02-29T16:54:53.472-05:002020-02-29T16:54:53.472-05:00I can't image libraries having virtual reality...I can't image libraries having virtual reality stuff, but what do I know. If you find a place to go, they have family packages which would be fun for your tribe. The place here in town has about 60 programs, they said, and are getting more all the time. You do get to pick your own. We didn't at the senior hall because we got an introduction package for $10 for an hour but we all had to goMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-33912753954898365172020-02-29T16:46:51.978-05:002020-02-29T16:46:51.978-05:00It was scary to think you could walk into a wall w...It was scary to think you could walk into a wall with an VR thing on your head, but they watch you pretty carefully and only a few of us tried it standing up which was a much better experience than sitting.<br /><br />I just got back from the store and all the hand sanitizer stuff was gone. I spent double what I usually do because I was out of so many things like vitamins, water filters, light Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-12610175737342234412020-02-29T15:51:51.420-05:002020-02-29T15:51:51.420-05:00Oh now I do want to try VR! I bet our library wil...Oh now I do want to try VR! I bet our library will be getting this! There are a few gaming places around Portland but I'd rather go to the National Parks! So you get to "pick" where you want to go.<br /><br />Lake Oswego just got its first confirmed case of the virus ... a janitor at a grade school. Washington state had its first death. You know for the past 20 years there has The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-50608537331197804662020-02-29T14:04:26.862-05:002020-02-29T14:04:26.862-05:00Mixed reaction to the coronavirus in New Zealand. ...Mixed reaction to the coronavirus in New Zealand. Apparently we have one case from a NZer who travelled back on a plane from some place overseas, possibly Europe; who is in isolation specialised space/hospital and all the passengers have been contacted. <br />Then there is grocery hoarding and similar...with supermarkets restricting some products - then masks v non-masks (most not the right type Catherine - Mixed Media Artist https://www.blogger.com/profile/00078469979235492814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-50992503250566880992020-02-29T13:35:37.725-05:002020-02-29T13:35:37.725-05:00Ignorance and greed. Greed is the only explanation...Ignorance and greed. Greed is the only explanation for being more worried about the stock market than a pandemic getting a foothold around the world. A "democrat thing?" How does Rush explain the epidemic in countries where there are no democrats? <br /><br />Montana is a good place to be a prepper. Now I'm off the stock to stock up.<br /><br /> Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-66822735116453483902020-02-29T13:15:42.824-05:002020-02-29T13:15:42.824-05:00The virtual reality sounds like great fun. I would...The virtual reality sounds like great fun. I would love to give it a whirl.<br />I am glad to hear you bring up the important topic of the Covid 19 coronavirus. I have been reading the daily posts from Dr. John Campbell on YouTube for well over a month. Factual information from a reputable, non partisan REAL DOCTOR. I have spent all this week filling in my prepping gaps as best I can and planningPenelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869670673483172196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-31339187743607121902020-02-29T11:18:16.485-05:002020-02-29T11:18:16.485-05:00BL: in her email yesterday she said she was headed...BL: in her email yesterday she said she was headed to AZ on Monday. I thought this was the Mediterranean cruise so I must have mixed up the dates of her two trips. When she actually does go on that cruise maybe we can ask her to self-quarantine and miss one of our brunches when she gets back. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-38073868065522545102020-02-29T10:43:41.716-05:002020-02-29T10:43:41.716-05:00Great blog Jean. I feel the same way about being ...Great blog Jean. I feel the same way about being exposed to travelers. Just my two cents. <br /><br />BL<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-86120319336182191492020-02-29T10:36:10.014-05:002020-02-29T10:36:10.014-05:00From what I read they use VR in memory care units ...From what I read they use VR in memory care units to visit hometowns using google street software and vacation locations people have been to, tailored to each person's life experiences.<br /><br />You nailed it on the complacency that some hairstylists fall into after awhile. Mine hasn't done that but I've had others who did. I'll miss her!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-82048202150522468382020-02-29T09:47:41.294-05:002020-02-29T09:47:41.294-05:00I love the idea of VR for memory care. It's in...I love the idea of VR for memory care. It's intriguing. Hits home since my mother has Alzheimer's<br /><br />I do think that, after a while, the relationship with a stylist can become too comfy and can lead to complacency. That happened with me, and I wasn't getting good haircuts. She was taking advantage--taking calls, talking to vendors, etc--and my hair was sort of showing that. I Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42700875499214296502020-02-28T22:33:44.199-05:002020-02-28T22:33:44.199-05:00The VR's place of business is only two miles f...The VR's place of business is only two miles from where I'll be living so I ca see me buying an hour here and there. The CCC uses VR in their memory care unit which is for dementia patients so I don't want to so there if I can avoid it. LOLMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-44195835189937211452020-02-28T20:37:49.356-05:002020-02-28T20:37:49.356-05:00I have never tried virtual reality but what you de...I have never tried virtual reality but what you described sounds like fun. I would love to do the travel and I'm sure once I understood what all it could do, would find more to interest me. Good for you. It would be great if they have more sessions at your new place. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42461249883096123902020-02-28T20:16:38.807-05:002020-02-28T20:16:38.807-05:00The places we visited with VR were so huge it made...The places we visited with VR were so huge it made me think of how tired I would have been had I actually have been there in person to walk around. The no airport is a plus, too, isn't it.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com