No, that was not my question.
Where are all the cicadas? I have not seen one nor heard one. I did experience the last two swarms, but this one has eluded me.
Sleep also eluded me on Wednesday night. But, I slept most of the day Thursday.
It is early still, but I am making a list of things to do today. I need some things from Lowe's. We also need to fetch the other two store ads.
I cannot remember the other question. Today, we went to get the other two store ads late, left here at 4:30. There was no cheese on either one. I do not need to buy cheese, but I want to see how long it takes either of the three to have cheese on sale again.
Tommy washed two loads of clothes today, towels and things for me and kitchen stuff. He is amazing, but I wish the washer and dryer were in the house where I can use them.
If you remember, in order to not have stacks of wrap boxes (waxed paper, two kinds of foil, Glad Wrap, different sizes of freezer bags, storage bags, snack bags) I bought two trash cans, sort of small and clearish to put all these items into and store on the freezer. For a long time, I have meant to put the little stubby stick-on things that will elevate the storage above the freezer. I know nothing should be place on or too close to the sides of freezers and refrigerators. Tommy said incredulously, "Since when?!" Since every one made, I suppose. So, I got those from Lowe's for a chore tonight or tomorrow. I know these should hold the trash bins further from freezer top.
Oh, I remembered the question. I was talking to a friend I have known since 1974. We are not visiting friends even though her children know mine and I have done lots of business with her. We were talking since I was trying to reach her daughter. We got onto the subject of allergies, food allergies specifically. We have some of the same allergies and people around us who do not understand.
While she talked, she said, "And Dr#### told me...." I listened with my mouth open and disbelief seething in my head and stomach. This is the same doctor who will not give me a bit of advice, walks out of room while I am talking. And, I have not been back in three years. I have another friend who went to him, too, and never went back after the first visit.
Anyway, to the point--the question. Friend said doctor told her to only eat white cheese. It seems the yellow coloring is in cheese and an allergen. I knew this but have never been told anything bad about it. I suppose I may need to find a2cheese to avoid the protein in milk I know that affects me and allergies.
And, there is this history of the color of cheese--
Yellow Cheese vs. White Cheese: What's the Difference? (allrecipes.com)
Tonight, dinner for me is chicken/bbq sauce, slaw and green beans with no sodium. I used a hot dog bun to put the meat, sauce, and slaw to make a sandwich. I ate the rest without a bun. Tommy had chicken, bbq sauce, slaw, mixed vegetables, and a jalapeno cheese roll. It looks like a monkey bread muffin.
Have you seen or heard cicadas?
Have you been advised to not eat yellow cheese?
"Oh, when will they ever learn?"
ReplyDeleteMeg,
DeleteI will play along. When?
That's the refrain from the famous anti-war folk song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," one of my father's favorites. Give it a listen.
DeleteMeg,
DeleteI was kidding. I have been singing the song in my head. I remember singing it aloud in the 60s.
We don't have cicadas where I live....have never heard them. I eat yellow cheddar every day and never been advised not to. About yesterday dentist question: I take a Valium before I go to the dentist. Still remember the slow drills and the gas that did not take pain away. Total fear!
ReplyDeleteTewshooz,
DeleteBut, do you have allergies? I have never heard of anyone avoiding yellow cheese. If I had a valium, I would take one before going to dentist, believe me.
I am allergic to common mold if I breathe in the spores. None in my house, but lots outside. Since I moved from high desert where there are no molds in dry air, nothing but problems breathing. Sinuses are OK, though. Hope you feel better soon.
DeleteTewshooz,
DeleteI cannot have plants in the house because of mold in the dirt. I don't think my sinuses or breathing have ever been okay.
I just read that yellow food coloring can cause allergy problems.
ReplyDeleteIt occurs in 0.1 percent of the population.
People with asthma have problems ingesting it and people who have
trouble taking aspirin will also have issues.
But yellow dye number 5 is used in many products besides cheese. So you'll have to start reading labels on the things you're eating.
I hope you get some answers.
Have you seen an allergist?
It's awful how sick you get from your sinuses.
savannah,
DeleteThe article said several things were used for yellow food coloring. So, I wonder. Oh, I have asthma. Yes, I see an allergist. But, I do need to go to him soon. I have more questions. My allergies are multiple and it seems they all affect my sinuses. It has been this way most of my life. Thanks for saying so.
We usually have some cicadas each year - none this year. Here in IN there is no invasion - it is all west of here. Guess our usuals went to visit the others! LOL
ReplyDeleteCheryl,
DeleteThere are some cicadas that emerge every year and some that only come every few years, 17 and 13, I think. Maybe it is best the visit the others.
We were also to get them, here in Ohio but not around here much at all if any. Kids down by Springfield/Dayton said they aren't hearing them much either.
DeleteChef,
DeleteSo, I am not the only one not getting cicadas. Thanks. I don't feel so bad now.
Never warned to not eat yellow cheese....but never did see it until I was an adult went to a supermarket in the south. I do remember hearing Frank Zappa did say something about yellow snow, however.
ReplyDeleteMeg,
DeleteYou do know what yellow snow is?
Of course, and that was the point. Perhaps the tone didn't convey.
DeleteNanook's mother gave him this warning "Watch out where the huskies go & don't you eat that yellow snow"
DeleteFrom the album Apostrophe (')
I liked quirky, Frank Zappa
No cicadas in my area .....in fact we almost don't have bugs.
DeleteIs this usual for your area or this time of the year?
DeleteJanet, funny. I don't think I have heard that about the yellow snow.
DeleteWe have lots of spiders & flies. Also crickets and some mosquitos. Let me give you an example, We can leave the porch light on at night and it draws no flying bugs!
DeleteJanet,
DeleteWhat kind of light bulb do you have in the outdoor fixture?
ETA: I gather you didn't listen to Frank Zappa?
ReplyDeletemeg,
DeleteMost likely.
No bugs around here except the usual ones, and they don't make any noise, both good and bad for that.
ReplyDeleteUrspo,
DeleteWe have bugs that are injurious and never make a peep!