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I would take a photo album, since we are talking about sentimental value. Totally impractical, but "sentimental value" isn't about practicality.

House took two feet of water. That depth is significant because electrical code for home standards is that electrical sockets are two feet above the floor. So... ZAP! Had to re-do ALL downstairs electrical wiring. A lot of stuff got flooded. The electronic organ was shot because its main...

After hurricane Katrina, I threw out SO much stuff that my wife and I come to words sometimes about what I will NOT throw away. But I feel I lost enough stuff and can't wrap my head around getting rid of more right now, even a decade+ after Katrina.

Don't know about "stand-up" desks but I have seen some set-ups where you don't sit OR stand - but rather you kneel. Supposedly good for certain back ailments that are triggered by being a desk jockey like I was. But since I made it a point to take my daily walks whenever possible, my back...

Interesting article, Bee, but a couple of those careers have been analyzed incorrectly. I DO agree that many jobs are changing and some of those comments are spot-on. But I choose to differ on some of them. IT staff won't go away completely, though they will consolidate. Having been a member...

The trick is to rebrand yourself. Watch out for the brand speculators. I heard a story on a news program (so no, not apocryphal) about how the company that used to be Humble Oil, then became Esso and eventually became Exxon got caught by a brand-name speculator. Apparently this guy found out...

All kidding aside, I once had a talk with a neighbor who was graduating from Medical School. She told me that for most people who were either diabetic (not me) or pre-diabetic/metabolic syndrome (me), that if you could lose about 10% to 15% of your body weight, a lot of those symptoms would...

I'm an old guy. It is hard to do fasting when you are slowing.

I don't get headaches but I do get sinus aches. New Orleans has a lush natural foliage base with every kind of wild weed you could name that likes warm, moist soil. (Are there any that DON'T?) All through summer, various species bloom and put out their pollen. Winter is actually great in our...

That 3.05 mile walk is 45 minutes for the first leg, then I stop at a local public playground (most of the time) to visit their rest room and water fountain, the latter to refill my carry-along water jug. Then another 20 minutes or so for the last leg. Anywhere from 1:05 to 1:10...

This morning for me? A long walk, about 3 miles, which is my daily exercise. To be followed by helping wifey do the laundry since she is still at best semi-mobile. But tomorrow we see the surgeon. If he allows it, she gets to put her weight on her foot and actually walk for short distances.

(In re: Kavanaugh hearings) But Jon, reputation is not reality. It is a virtual entity in that (a) it is time-variant (b) it strongly depends on the membership of the survey group (c) many serial killers (Ted Bundy comes to mind) were smooth, engaging, generally likeable characters who had...

Anyone who has ever seen a dog or cat grieve over a lost playmate pet, or a pet who has grieved for its deceased owner, knows the "unfeeling" part to be totally incorrect. Koko, the gorilla, definitely expressed grief at the death of one of his friends and was able to express sadness...

The Gulf of Mexico coast of the USA (colloquially, the Gulf Coast) is suffering from a combination of global climate change and damage caused by too many pipelines and drilling platforms disrupting the plant life that prevents erosion. As a result, Louisiana is losing literally 25-30 square...

The rudder isn't the problem. It's publicly grabbing the tiller that would get folks all wound up. But I digress... Back to Uncle G's point: There is a movie out that touches on that topic. It is called The Man Who Knew Infinity, about an Indian math genius who sadly died of tuberculosis...

Given the overpopulation of the planet, I fear that the cure for aging will be worse than the disease when taken as a whole. Which is worse? To die of old age or to die of starvation when a burgeoning population suddenly fills the world to overflowing with people and the food production...

As to lactose intolerance, the guy who was the best man at my wedding is lactose intolerant, which is a form of mild allergy. Since (a) he actually has the condition and (b) is a trained trauma nurse, he has enough training and personal experience to know more about it than most. He says it...

For my dear wife, strawberries are her downfall. I've seen it only once but it was enough. When she eats strawberries, she breaks out in hive. Yes, singular. Not hives. One BIG hive that starts at about armpit level and goes down to about kneecap level. One continuous raised, red...

I think you can believe that the science is real. However, you are correct in wondering whom to believe. If the person is certified, it should not be an insult to look for official certification. Nutrition science and allergen science are quite legit - but the world is full of quacks out to...

Don't know, never tried. But depending on neighborhood there will be a WIDE variety. In the "back end" of the French Quarter (which is 10-12 blocks from Canal Street, the "main" street of downtown) the prices will be highest because that is closest to many of the most widely advertised...