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Since my layoff, I've been writing a novel and also my annual children's book; which is my son's Christmas present. Both books are about COVID-19. Today when I went into my Amazon publishing account, I found that my children's book has been blocked. After much difficulty contacting anyone I found that Amazon is blocking all books related to COVID-19. They don't come out and say that anywhere, but I did finally get to speak to someone who verified this. The children's book features a little boy from Minnesota; and breaks the virus and reactions to it into "pieces" that are easily understood. It is disappointing that I can't publish, but more disappointing that this gift to my son has been blocked by an unforeseen and unforgiving business decision. -KJC

As I was thinking about healthcare in the USA, my mind replayed an unfortunate scene I witnessed at a Minute Clinic a while back. A man was there with a young girl and he was asking about cost. After being told it would be over $100, he looked at the sick child and said, "You should have to pay for this." I saw the girl shrink under the comment and I wondered why healthcare in America is so difficult. No child should have to feel guilty and no parent should feel so low on resources as to guilt a sick child. This should not be happening.

When my mom was a child growing up on a farm, potato pancakes were a good way to feed a lot of people. Her recipe as I remember, was pretty basic. It was shredded potatoes, chopped onion, salt and pepper, and an egg. My "recipe" includes, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cilantro, some dried herbs and seasoned salt. I have never had potato pancakes at a restaurant that I thought were very good. My mom's were hard to beat, but I think I've done a pretty good job. For me, the simplicity and flavor makes potato pancakes true comfort food.

"I also can fly by flapping my arms really fast! Joe Biden can't fly. He can't even walk. He just crawls across the floor with his baby bottle. I don't know what's in there, but I think it's juice he got from China. It's bad! It's really really bad. I also know how to walk on water..."

I have no chili recipe. It is a little different each time.

Since I did not see any indication that the snow is going to go away soon, I winterized the lawn mower and put things away in the shed. It was also a good time to remove the Bald-faced hornet (sometimes called paper wasps) nests from inside of the shed.

It seems that so many of our daily interactions have become negative. Negativity becomes a disease that can unfortunately be passed on to successive generations. I recently thwarted an attack from a pair of individuals who were angered because I suggested that some people need to become more responsible. This went against their beliefs. So I refused to engage them even though they came after me on my own turf. But it seems that some people live for those confrontations because they assume many things--including that they are always right. While I'm in favor of constructive confrontation, there are times when no good will come of the debate. Typically, I am fine with whatever you want to post as long as you do it on your own venue and not mine. I don't tend to go tell you when I think you're wrong; even if I don't believe anything that you said. In fact, sometimes it's interesting to see or hear other people's differing viewpoints. So as I'm trying to find mo...

We watched this wall of sleet heading for us at Lake Pepin today; until we had to run to the car. Click Below Lake Pepin Wall

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Today my son helped me harvest the carrots. Our crop is moved by (Tonka) truck to the washing and drying stations. Finally they are sorted by size, bagged and put in the refrigerator.

https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx "Your ballot was accepted on October 6, 2020 and will be counted."

The Trump has now declared he is immune to COVID-19.

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I used the excess of tomatoes to create a sauce for my penne pasta and excess zucchini, with turkey and vegetables. It was easy and a good use of surplus garden vegetables.

 

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Sometimes I like to go through a piece of wilderness just for fun.

From my vantage point, it seems the anti-mask people are now being infected by COVID-19 in more alarming numbers. It isn't just the President. A friend's cousin in the Dakotas is in a coma clinging to life. Even more alarming is the mask is supposed to keep others around you safe. If people refuse to wear them, like the now infected people around the President, the pandemic will rage on. Yesterday I went to a Cub foods in St. Paul. It was a quick trip. Yet, I saw four individuals scattered throughout the store without masks. I couldn't help but notice--since I had just watched a news story about African-Americans being disproportionately affected by the virus, all four were black. I hurried past, to remove myself from the area; wondering if they didn't care, or if they were hoping to incite trouble. Surely they saw the sign on the door while coming in requiring masks to enter. Whatever the reason, I wanted to remove myself from that place immediately. It's time to ...

We had the second sampler bottle of a different homemade wine. This one was made from mulberries and wild black raspberries. I made it ten years ago. It was deep purple and delicious. It was also pretty strong.

Trump Undergoing New Covid Treatment UnAssociated Press October 2, 2020 Shortly after testing positive for COVID-19, President Donald Trump has begun a new treatment. Twice per day for the next two weeks, the Trump will have a powerful UV light shining up his buttoxical region for 30 minutes. Immediately following, he will slam down a chocolate donut and two cups of bleach. Mr. Trump is said to be in good spirits, and has already fired two doctors and a nurse. The flowers, compliments of the Proud Boys, are said to be lovely.

We had a celebration tonight that included a delicious wine I made ten years ago.