Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas (Audio)

We are all missing something this holiday season. Maybe a beloved annual tradition or activity won't be happening this year. Or possibly, the saddest of all, a loved one you won't be able to see this year during what is meant to be, a season of celebration. Are you missing something or someone this Christmas?

Sing it loud with Elvis. It might bring a bit of joy.

Important Update

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American Medical Association Rescinds Previous Statement Against Prescription of Hydroxychloroquine to COVID-19 Patients

CHICAGO, IL – The American Medical Association (AMA), in a surprising move, has officially rescinded a previous statement against the use of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, giving physicians the okay to return to utilizing the medication at their discretion.
Previously, the AMA had issued a statement in March that was highly critical of HCQ in regards to its use as a proposed treatment by some physicians in the early stages of COVID-19. In addition to discouraging doctors from ordering the medication in bulk for “off-label” use – HCQ is typically used to treat diseases such as malaria – they also claimed that there was no proof that it was effective in treating COVID, and that its use could be harmful in some instances.
However, on page 18 of a recent AMA memo, issued on October 30, (resolution 509, page 3) the organization officially reversed their stance on HCQ, stating that its potential for good currently may supersede the threat of any potential harmful side effects.
So, there we have it. HZQ could not be approved before the election, because President Trump had recommended it. Meanwhile, with an 8o +% reduced risk of having to be admitted to the hospital if administered with Azitromycine and Zinc as soon as testing positive or symptoms occurred, many (70000+) lives could have been saved.

Looking for Safe Travel Options?

When planning to travel, my go to for accommodations has become airbnb. Most have heard about the  online website that allows travelers and those who have spaces to rent, to find each other. Searching for places to stay in advance through the app has become my first choice as I prepare to travel. The experience of staying with locals at my destination creates an experience that conveys the reality of living in a new place and of potentially finding new friends in each new location.

“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.”

― Anita Desai

Each airbnb host provides a unique place based on their own property and personal design taste. Some hosts go above and beyond in the thought they put in to what they offer. Some hosts create a warm welcome with a tasty plate of home baked cookies, others provide breakfast options, some are just bare bones and cover the basics with a clean safe space. The photos included are examples of a Nashville host going above and beyond. This sweet space is a welcoming and cozy retreat. It was here that I discovered and had time to read a bit of the beautifully illustrated devotional Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons. I even bought a copy later for myself at home. 

There are options to stay in single family homes independently, separate apartments or rooms within homes as a house guest. Over the time I have used aibnb to find places to stay as I travel, a variety of offerings have been added. It is possible to find tree houses, tiny houses and even places to camp. All of the listings have been verified and each is complete with reviews. Guests are reviewed, too (don't leave a mess) for those providing a places to stay. I highly recommend giving it a try for your own unique travel experience.

“The journey itself is my home.”

― Matsuo Basho