Just Some Facts For You

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is August 7 in my corner of blog land. If you know Jeannine Russell, wish her a happy birthday for me! It is coming up soon.

This post we are going to talk a little about reactions or allergies to aspirin. Also, a couple facts from the nation of our faith in G-d, Israel, which the mainline church in north america basically spurns.

Aspirin
According to the Mayo Clinic and others, many over-the-counter medicines include aspirin as one of their ingredients. It is more common than not for people to have some type of reaction to aspirin. The reaction does not mean you have a given condition, but it may be worth a consult with your healthcare provider.

Reactions include: itchy skin, runny nose, hives, or chronic hives also called urticaria, swelling in the tongue, lips or face, respiratory issues.

Some Facts Concerning Israel

- Government statistics according to resources indicate nearly 25 percent of Israel's population are impoverished. These may be minimum wage earners, partially disabled persons, part-time employed, single parents.
- About 75 percent of the Israeli population observe Passover or attend a Seder.
- Some observant Jews, refrain from getting a haircut for seven weeks between Passover and the feast of Shavuot or Pentecost.

Reading and Writing
I just began a novel based on the later life of the late F. Scott Fitzgerald titled, West Of Sunset, author Stewart ONan. It is quite entertaining.

I am working on a major story for Owl Canyon Press anthology contest, and am planning to publish a short article about poverty in Israel in a local newspaper later this summer.

Until next visit, Kevod Yeheveh, His presence be with you and yours.

Mellow Rock
David C. Russell, Author