Monthly Archives: January 2014

I Miss my Kitty

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Christa Upton

A year ago today our little kitty, Cinnamon, died. I recently read again the poem I wrote about her:    Poem About Cinnamon I cried again, and I still miss her.  And she was “only” an animal! I do think … Continue reading →

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Why we should be like “The Fonz”

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Christa Upton

People have tried to guess why “The Fonz” (from the sitcom Happy Days) was so “cool” and so popular. Granted, it’s hard not to like his “superpowers” (making the juke box run with one whack) and his cool catchphrases (“Sit … Continue reading →

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20 Ideas for How to Homeschool from Bed

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Christa Upton

In the last 5 years, I’ve been bedridden off and on from mold and chemicals. Here are some ideas for homeschooling through being bedridden with chronic illness, starting with the obvious idea: Do school on your bed or couch.  Have … Continue reading →

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To the Suffering and Oppressed Ones

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Christa Upton

To those who struggle mightily with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity/Environmental Illness, other chronic illness, other disability, being a caregiver for someone with chronic illness, MCS/EI homelessness, or other suffering due to no fault of your own, I have found much comfort … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Conserve Water

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Christa Upton

Conserving water is good! Some of us with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity live in drier climates for our health.  Others with MCS dry-camp, having little water at their campsites. In these situations, conserving water becomes even more important.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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Fresh Air?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Christa Upton

One day in the winter of 2012, I had to go to town to sign some papers at the bank.  We drove in from our rental house outside of town.  In northern climates, the cold of winter tends to hold … Continue reading →

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Castile Soap with Absolutely no Petrochemicals

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Christa Upton

And good customer service to boot.   🙂  Here are Dr. Bronner’s products: http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/LS.htm Just to clarify, I won’t make any money off this post or this link (and neither will any of my friends or relatives) even if you buy … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why Southwestern South Dakota is Good for my MCS

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Christa Upton

Title sounds funny.  🙂  At least I didn’t say “northeast of southwestern South Dakota” or something.  LOL Okay, so those of us with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity/Toxic Injury/Environmental Illness know that there is no perfect place on earth for us.  (Which … Continue reading →

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7 Wonderful Things about 2013

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Christa Upton

7 wonderful things about 2013, in no particular order: 1.  Our children got to enjoy some really neat things this year, for example: the Pioneer Museum down in Hot Springs, SD the always-fantastic (and free) Wind Cave science program for … Continue reading →

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