tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post1110138181096784160..comments2024-01-13T16:28:12.851-10:00Comments on Gail M Baugniet - Author : Leukemia and Leprosy #AtoZChallenge2021Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-59166484363842560072021-04-16T15:32:25.313-10:002021-04-16T15:32:25.313-10:00Never heard that before about the armadillo harbor...Never heard that before about the armadillo harboring leprosy, Wendy. But I have read that evidence of leprosy goes back at least 4000 years.Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-83054541472324131552021-04-16T03:48:31.254-10:002021-04-16T03:48:31.254-10:00When I was studying public health at Tulane, I lea...When I was studying public health at Tulane, I learned that the only other animal that harbored leprosy is the armadillo. And the oldest leprosy colony on the mainland was in nearby Carville, LA. Thankfully we’ve learned that it is not a highly transmittable disease and as Gail said, people now only live isolated by choice. Wendy Nebrijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16204909236149447207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-64600140666400603042021-04-15T11:20:39.739-10:002021-04-15T11:20:39.739-10:00Definitely puts life into perspective for us, Keit...Definitely puts life into perspective for us, Keith. Although it may be that some who have contracted the virus may suffer lingering after effects. Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-81576333565960036082021-04-15T11:18:41.583-10:002021-04-15T11:18:41.583-10:00Yes, my research included the Boston Red Sox for m...Yes, my research included the Boston Red Sox for my fifth novel, the plot involving the death of a player. I've enjoyed baseball since small kid time and grew up rooting for the Milwaukee Braves baseball team.Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-80539043985420400872021-04-15T11:16:33.167-10:002021-04-15T11:16:33.167-10:00People do continue to live on the peninsula, Jade,...People do continue to live on the peninsula, Jade, but now by choice because they have made it their home. Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-53171248470344301642021-04-15T03:18:11.038-10:002021-04-15T03:18:11.038-10:00A stark reminder that however things may be for us...A stark reminder that however things may be for us right now, others have suffered far more. Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-78488478452945680782021-04-15T01:21:52.440-10:002021-04-15T01:21:52.440-10:00Sounds like a fascinating book! I will definitely ...Sounds like a fascinating book! I will definitely check it out.<br /><br /><a href="http://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Multicolored Diary</a>A Tarkabarka Hölgyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719668142192116685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-59256922692810690292021-04-14T16:34:36.143-10:002021-04-14T16:34:36.143-10:00The Jimmy Fund is a Boston mainstay. Such a great ...The Jimmy Fund is a Boston mainstay. Such a great cause. I always think of the Boston Red Sox when I hear the name. <a href="http://www.weekendsinmaine.com" rel="nofollow">Weekends In Maine</a>Weekends in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137035578512456633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-12111266735547196802021-04-14T15:24:49.959-10:002021-04-14T15:24:49.959-10:00Leprosy is one of those trigger words that brings ...Leprosy is one of those trigger words that brings forth revulsion, sadness, and pity. It feels mythical because its so far removed from any of my experiences. I hope the leper colony no longer exists in Hawaii.<br /><br />My "L" Tull song of the day is here:<br />http://tao-talk.com/2021/04/14/a2z-2021-jethro-tull-songs-day-12-life-is-a-long-song-from-a-1971-ep-and-1972-compilation-album/JadeLihttp://tao-talk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-27500159011344109102021-04-14T12:19:39.412-10:002021-04-14T12:19:39.412-10:00You must have had an interesting sail. Thankfully,...You must have had an interesting sail. Thankfully, the people who reside there now do so by choice.Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-55332274931688562512021-04-14T11:22:25.795-10:002021-04-14T11:22:25.795-10:00I remember the leper colony at Kalaupapa when we w...I remember the leper colony at Kalaupapa when we were sailing along molokai. Just saw it on the map ;)Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.com