I thought someone here might know why they take the same amount of blood from everyone who donated no matter their body mass. I'm not tiny but not the biggest grandma either. The person who gave before me was easily twice my size. But we each gave the same amount. Giving blood wears me out for at least a day. Just curious.

Lately I've questioned how I can decern who and what is trustworthy. Misinformation is everywhere and people aren't always honest. I know the not honest part isn't new. Today, I am remembering my mother who looked every bit of her Wailaki heritage and didn't trust anyone to have her best interests at heart. She pretty much assumed the worst of white people. I don't want to be in that mindset but it's hard. It is easy to be wary when you know at least a third of the people you encounter approve of the direction our country is headed. My instincts have gotten me this far so I need to have trust in myself and not be afraid to connect with the good folks. It will take large numbers of diverse people banding together to get us through the next few years and I want to be one of the good guys. Surprisingly enough there are people here in this virtual place that I absolutely know are good people. Maybe that sounds naive but it's true. A rose blooms by my front door for our friends.

If anyone in Humboldt is in the mood to donate the bloodmobiles are out and about. This one is in the Fortuna Safeway parking lot today. They had oodles of snacks and water. The staff even looked at some of my Summer photos to distract me. They were very nice.