​Happy 2017 everyone!~  I've decided to switch my Thursday blog to Friday for this upcoming year.  When my daughter returned from college, there have been many obstacles in the way of writing.  However, I am working on an idea for a new book...sort of stirring the pot to see how the flavors intermingle.  Do I have the oomph needed to begin a new project again?  Now there is the question.
 
Adding to my woes, just after Thanksgiving we tested our basement for radon.  To our shock we had a level at nearly 6.  At 4 a radon system to remove the invisible gas from the air is recommended.  Needless to say, spending much time in my home office seemed less appealing.
 
With that said, I ordered a reusable home test from Amazon.   Although a reading takes 6 to 24 hours, I am able to record instant results.  Many have asked why I would do this instead of hiring in a company to give me an absolute reading.  Well, we know there is radon gas and will probably need a removal system but what happens after?  How do we test to make sure the pump is doing as it should? 
 
It is my understanding that an elevated level can cause lung cancer.  Coming from someone who has always believed in good health, this is unacceptable.  What invite trouble?
 
Thus far, my office has a reading of 2.62...so I moved my writing back downstairs once again.  I'm making my way around the basement, testing each room before I do a longer version that computes an average for seven days. 
 
The bottom line is simple, have your home tested.  Why place your health at risk just by breathing the air?
 
Until next time,
 
~Trixie Archer