Now how in the world did this happen?? http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/smallpox-vials-discovered-lab-storage-room-cdc-says-n150806
“Six vials of potentially deadly smallpox virus have been discovered in a place they shouldn’t have been — an unused corner of a storage room at a Food and Drug Administration laboratory in Maryland, federal health officials said Tuesday.”
“Smallpox was responsible for between 300 million and 500 million deaths in the 20th century. The last case of smallpox in the U.S. occurred in 1949; the last naturally occurring case in the world occurred in Somalia in 1977, the CDC said.”
Is this just a little bit frightening? Makes me wonder what other goodies we have in this country just waiting to be discovered. Well, I am going to play a Scarlett and not think about that today.
We all have sad things happening in our lives that we rarely speak of. Believe me I am one of those persons. Instead I am focused today on what a glorious day it is to be alive and I thank God for that.
The sun is shining and I have windows opened in my house letting the delightfully cool air blow through. The temp is to reach upper 70s today and that is a rare July day in Illinois.
Yesterday my daughter and I went to Costco where I resisted the urge to buy the gigantic packages of toilet paper that were on display as you walk in the door. I also resisted the packages of bottled water that had 70 bottles. Now I could have used the water but I didn’t like the thought of having a heart attack while I was lifting it so I left it alone. Times like that it would have been nice to have a good strong guy along.
Picture taken of a wild canary by my niece in WV using her cell phone.
Have a wonderful day!! Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
small pox virus, yikes!!! How does this happen, I will do like you, not think of that today, you are an inspiration, beautiful canary shot! Aren't they a lovely bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat thought to share, and the bird is beautiful! I've heard it's very cool in Illinois for July, but my brother on the farm is loving that weather for his crops.
ReplyDeleteThat is one bird that we have. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeletesweet little goldfinch. :) yeah, i heard that on the news and just shook my head!
ReplyDeleteI often think that if we knew a 1/4 of what God saved us from every day we'd be beyond amazed. Bless you my friend!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous little goldfinch. They are the cutest little birds. Speaking of birds, I'm loving both your quotes on the blog.....especially the headliner! There will always be something crazy going on in this world. I have tuned the TV off now and it is great! No outside noise and crazy because I think our own little worlds are crazy enough sometimes:)
ReplyDeletei think that little yellow bird is a goldfinch, the males are especially beautiful this time of year!!!
ReplyDeletehow about the mayo at costco, how long would it take to use that up??? i hope you got a chicken. you can't beat those 5 dollar chickens ;)
wow. It wasn't going to open here for me.Love seeing the Goldfinch! And that huge roll of toilet paper in that cartoon just killed me. Hey, like you I could use the water too but it would absolutely bring me to my knees getting That in the house. xoxox
ReplyDeleteBeth, Thank you...you made me laugh about the size of the water . I know how much do we need at one time. :):) Blessings to you, glad you can have the windows open...love that kind of temperatures. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteThe yellow bird looks like an American Goldfinch. We have many, many of them in our yard. Cute little things. : )
ReplyDeleteYour weather sounds like ours. Delightful.
Oh my gosh- that is crazy scary! I hope they destroyed it. I wish we had a Costco around here.I'm like you thou- I would have to hire someone to carry it in for me!
ReplyDeleteSince, I live in Maryland that is especially a worry about the small pox.. Love the cute goldfinch.. Have a great evening and a happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteI heard that on the news as well Beth. It sure is scary to think about what else may be hidden that we don't know or will hear about till it's to late. hugs, xo
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I read that, too, and thought a similar thing.Yikes!
ReplyDeleteI hear you about the wonderful things at the big box stores...we don't have Costco, but we do belong to BJ's. Even John staggers with some of those things...fifty pounds of kitty litter and the like.
It's scary what carelessness exists with things like deadly diseases. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteGood job resisting stuff at Costco. I'm not a "store it up" kind of person, but I do like to buy random things that I don't really need and Costco is super tempting!
I don't want to think about that either BUT there's something nasty in the back of my fridge that must be contained! LOL!! I also passed up a humungus package of tp and got a 6 roller LOL!!! Have a nice evening Beth.
ReplyDeleteThis is scaaaarrrry! What on earth. It's easy to let fear overtake us when we hear this. You're right we all have troubles. I think we need to be open so we can help someone else. I pray that your days will be better and that you will know peace.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I try to focus on the positive and good things too. It has been a treat having this cooler July weather and I've enjoyed having my windows open.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it grand to open the windows wide and let the air in? Most mornings, I can do that for a couple of hours before the heat gets bad.
ReplyDeleteYou brought back memories of when my grandmother called the goldfinch "wild canaries"!! We DO buy the large TP at Costco,,,,, store it in the basement, and just bring up one 6-pack at a time. It lasts a LONG time, and we never have to worry about running out!! :-) I don't like to buy many large boxes of the food items, because we can seldom use it up, but the TP and paper towels don't spoil and no exp date!!
ReplyDeleteHow scary is that?!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have enough room in my little apartment to store huge amounts of toilet paper--LOL! We had two glorious cooler days in the 70s up here, but now we're back in the 80s again. Even 80s are too hot for me. ;)
I love that quote today! And I agree about the bottled water - funny!
ReplyDeleteScary stuff Beth makes you wonder doesn't it.
ReplyDeleteSelling water bottles in packs of 70 , wow! I do admit I drink a lot of water. I think you were right to leave them alone though.
Hugs Sheila oh I just love that quote.