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I believe that wearing a mask is a responsibility and not in any way an abridgment of my freedom.   I'm in a high risk category due to age, I don't want to get the virus nor do I want to give the virus. Ergo I feel wearing a mask is a good idea and far better than causing someone else to be wearing a ventilator.   Here are some masks that work for me and might work for you.  There are some with a flag pattern that might make the folks who feel masks are un-American feel better.  Ear Loops Make Sense , June 19, 2020 I have several gaiters and I find myself pulling them up all the time. The ear loops on this one make so much sense. I also like how it is long enough to tuck into my shirt color. An added bonus is the wide variety of pleasing colors it comes in.   I find that ear loops are important on the gaiter type of mask.  I don't find myself pulling it up or fidgeting with it a lot.  I particularly like the long ...

Natural Jute Twine String Rolls - 328 Feet 3 ply, Durable Brown Twine Rope for Crafts, Gift Wrapping, Packing, Gardening, Artworks Jute twine has a wide variety of uses.  Although I don't use it for gift wrapping.   I like it to tie back daffodils or other plants.   The fact that it is biodegradable is important to me.  I hate seeing plastic ties in gardens as they will be there for decades if not longer while the jute will be gone.   This is a great GREEN product.  From the Vendor: NATURAL MATERIAL - Made of natural jute fiber, the twine string is biodegradable and won't hurt the environment. ENOUGH LENGTH - Approx 328 ft length. It is long enough for use. You can cut freely according to the length you want. STURDY AND DURABLE - The twines are of 3-ply yarn (at the thickness of 0.08in each) which is very sturdy and versatile to use. It handles easily and holds knots tightly. HIGH QUALITY - This jute twine is soft, smooth ...

UNIH Pull-Back Vehicle Soft Baby Toys Tollders Plush Car Toy Set with Play Mat 1 Year Old Toys ( 4 Cars and Trucks) My 21 year old grandson loved playing with his pull-back cars.  We would play on the hardwood floor for hours just sending them back and forth to each other.   These are soft and will be appropriate for a younger child.  They even include alcohol wipes to clean them.   One small pull back and I got a 24' run from my test drive.  That is feet not inches!  This will be a terrific gift and provide loads of fun for both the child and his adult playmate.  From the vendor: 1.Safe Material - Made of fabric and stuffing at the top, and the wheel base is heavier, the center of gravity is very low, making them less likely to tip over. The soft part is removable for easy cleaning. 2.Cute Roll Back Cars. - Theses are so fun. Pull back and cars take off. They go pretty far with just a little pull back on them. 3.Saft Toy For ...

PETUOL Dinosaur Painting Kit for Kids, Children's DIY Dinosaur Handicraft Set Painting Tools with Play Mat for Party Gifts 4 5 6 7 Years Old Boys Girls Creativity Dinosaur World When I got this and saw the size of the box I was concerned.  The dinosaurs on the product page looked bigger.   Opening the box I found a bag of small dinosaurs and was concerned but then I found the larger dinosaurs in there as well.  They still aren't that big but they are big enough that painting them shouldn't be too hard.   There are also some eggs that can be painted as well as a play mat to use with the trees and boulders that are included.   It will be great for a crafty child. What kid doesn't love dinosaurs.   The little ones will not be suitable for very young kids but for those who have learned not to eat their toys, they should be a hit as well as the ones to paint.  From the vendor: Shows the size of the dinos to be paint...

Netac 64GB USB Flash Drive, USB 2.0 USB Stick, Thumb Drive with Chinese Hollow & Knot Design, Jump Drive, Pen Drive, Memory Stick for PC/Laptop/PS4/External Storage Data/Digital Photos/Videos - U327 I plugged this in and it was immediately recognized.   I moved 18 files or 22mb of data and it was less than a second for the transfer.   It is a very good value for the amount of storage.  The little red pigtail is cool and makes it hard to misplace the flash drive. From the vendor: Plug and Play - Netac USB Flash Drive, Simple plug the thumb drive then start to transfer and storage data between devices. (Do not have to install any software) Compatible with Windows 7/8/10/Vista/XP/Unix/2000/ME/NT Linux/Mac OS, but only compatible with USB 2.0 ports. Reliable and Secure – Adopt Netac owned super stable storage technology, complied with the industrial standards, Netac USB 2.0 Flash Drive effectively helps safeguard your personal files, videos, music...

This was the height of simplicity!  I complain frequently about "plug and play" and how it never is plug and play.  This was so easy a grandparent could do it.  (BTW I is one, LOL).  No need to read the instructions, popped the drive in and plugged it into the computer.  Worked well and immediately.  Nice product. From the vendor: SUPPORTS 2.5" HDD/SSD: This 2.5 inch hard drive enclosure supports any 7mm/9.5mm 2.5 inch HDD and SSD up to 2 TB, support UASP EASY TO USE: Tool-free Design, Plug and Play, USB Self-Powered ,no reboot no driver needed; Special LED indicators displaying the hard drive condition/processes. A shock-proof sponge on the bottom cap of the hard drive enclosure makes the hard drive more stable and safe SUPERSPEED: Utilizes the SATA 3.0 chip controller so data transfer rates can reach 5 GBps. Operates under Windows XP/Vista/7/8 and Mac9.1/10.2 or above DESIGN: Made with ABS Engineering Plastics and the grit process. Has a sli...