Is the Virus on My Clothes? My Shoes? My Hair? My Newspaper?
We asked the experts to answer questions about all the places coronavirus lurks (or doesn’t). You’ll feel better after reading this. When we asked readers to send their questions about coronavirus, a common theme emerged: Many people are fearful about tracking the virus into their homes on their clothes, their shoes, the mail and even the newspaper. We reached out to infectious disease experts, aerosol scientists and microbiologists...
Bailey’s Bits: “Let your smile change the world…”
Bailey’s Bits: “Let your smile change the world, not the world change your smile.” Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle Learn more about Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/
Obesity Linked to Severe Coronavirus Disease, Especially for Younger Patients
Obesity may be one of the most important predictors of severe coronavirus illness, new studies say. It is an alarming finding for the United States, which has one of the highest obesity rates in the world. Although people with obesity frequently have other medical problems, the new studies point to the condition in and of itself as the most significant risk factor, after only older age, for being hospitalized with COVID-19, the...
Tee Time – Golfing Allowed With COVID-19 Restrictions
GOOD NEWS… Hillcrest Golf Course right in-town town re-opened to the public on April 7th with COVID-19 restriction in place to allow golfers a safe outdoor activity. http://www.golfhillcrest.com/ Dalton Ranch, just 6 miles north of town, golf course is now open (Clubhouse is closed) with restrictions in place. Call 970-247-8774 to pre-pay tee time and review restrictions. https://www.daltonranch.com/golf The Glacier Club’s...
Spring Cleanup Has Sprung!
Spring Cleanup Has Sprung… April 14th, 2020 Spring Cleanup Begins April 6 with New 5-Week Schedule The City of Durango is implementing a new five-week Spring Cleanup schedule beginning April 6 and ending May 8. City crews will be moving through residential neighborhoods picking up the following materials: Furniture Large Appliances Scrap metal, drywall, fencing, carpeting, tiles, and open dried paint cans Tree trimmings...
March La Plata County Real Estate Numbers
This week we have the La Plata County residential real estate transaction numbers through the month of March. These numbers largely reflect real estate activity from prior to much of the Coronavirus impact, based on a standard sales cycle. The month of March had 90 total sales, compared to 62 sales in February. This is a historically high number; in fact, it’s a higher number of sales for any March since prior to 2011. Year to date,...
Manna Soup Kitchen Continues to Provide for our Community during Quarantine
Each week for the last several years, we have highlighted a “lifestyle” aspect of life in La Plata County. This week, our focus is one of huge importance, especially in these times. Since 1985, locals have worked together to provide meals for those in need at The Manna Soup Kitchen. “The mission of Manna is to provide, in the spirit of faith and love, nourishing meals and supportive services in an atmosphere of acceptance and caring...
Business Triage
Triage is a French term, meaning “to break into three pieces.” The term dates back to the battlefield, and now is used in emergency medicine. It is a way to manage overwhelming and time-sensitive issues to make quick evaluations as to the right resources at the right time. Modern medicine uses 3, 4, and even 5 levels of triage, but we’ll follow a 3-level approach and relate it to an organization here; as you read through this,...
HP & Me – Marcus Aurelius (161-181 AD)
The next episode of the H.P. and Me Podcast! Marcus Aurelius, the great Roman Writer and Philosopher, once wrote about doing more with our life within the short margins of our material existence. H.P. teaches us that we can do more with the power of our life in inspiring people no matter what our situation is. It is the art of the impossible made possible! Marcus Aurelius (161-181 AD) – S1:E2 The HP & Me podcast is a much needed...
Bailey’s Bits: “I can’t change the direction of the wind…”
Bailey’s Bits: “I can’t change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination.” Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle Learn more about Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/
