I would add that over time as the window is opened and closed lead dust can build up on the sills and baseboards as it is worn down through use.

When I was with early intervention we recommended peopke wash sills and baseboards with a cleaning solution high in phosphates, such as Spic N Span or automatic dishwasher powdered soap. You mix ¼ cup to 1 gallon warm water, and wear rubber gloves while cleaning. Wipe surfaces with the phosphate solution, then rinse with clean water. Change water in buckets for each room or as necessary, and pour water down toilet.

In Italy you have to ask the pharmacist for any medicines, including antacids like Maalox, although this seems like it’s from Spain.

Outside of the pharmacies in Italy. Some were built right into the wall of the building so they can be filled from the inside. We found it fascinating in this Catholic country.

They have these machines outside every pharmacy in Italy. “Retard” was definitely our fave name.

You should check out the valley of the temples in Agrigento Sicily. There is a Parthenon-like structure there that’s in better shape along with seven other Greek structures from around 450bc.

valley of the temples

I was going to suggest JC Penney because those towels last forever, but apparently they were discontinued! J.C. Penney home towel

And is he pro forced-birth?

I believe there’s a product you can spray on and it neutralizes the urine. We had two dogs and artificial turf over sand in our small patio/side yard. Lots of sun and heat and a brick wall, but we never experienced any smell.

BRB with a link if I can find it.

artificial turf treatment

I don’t understand how US is in the title. PR us part if the US.

In Italy it’s 5 years of residency and you have to acquire a fairly high knowledge of the language, among other things.

In Italy there is some scheme for ex-pat retirees to transfer their money to Italian banks and pay a one time fee based on the amount.

Social security is not the same as unemployment compensation. Some people with disabilities qualify for social security income, also some children whose parents have died and sometimes surviving spouses also qualify, but generally it is not tied to unemployment.

Some other EU countries are offering “golden visa” solutions right now. Greece, comes to mind.

Depends on the country and what you plan to do while you are there. Most countries in the EU have treaties with the US that allow US citizens to go there as tourists without getting a travel visa. How long you can stay depends on the country. Students are usually required to get a student visa. Workers are usually required to have workers visas in most countries.

Since the 90s (I think) dual citizenship has been possible for US citizens, meaning you don’t have to give up your US passport in order to also become an Italian citizen, for example. I am eligible to obtain Italian citizenship so when I file and receive recognition by Italy I will have two passports.

There are also rights we have via treaty like the ability to own property or start a business. Again this varies by country.

Keep in mind that US citizens living abroad still pay federal income tax to the US.

My dad worked in the Westinghouse building for around 20 years. It’s a corner I also know well! Gorgeous.

Is that the US Steel building? Wow. So beautiful.

TIL that Ewoks are real. 😍

I’ll be back with a link, (I know this isn’t truly ELI5, but it is actually research) but I read a study this week that connects ruminating thoughts with dysfunctional messaging from the enteric nervous system. TBH it was really difficult for this non-scientist to understand so maybe someone can interpret it? Brb

Highly ruminative individuals with depression exhibit abnormalities in the neural processing of gastric interoception

Wouldn’t a leaking water line also be creating pools of water in the flooring? With other homes in the neighborhood experiencing similar problems, I’d look at water coming from below, particularly if OP’s house is built on a slab. If the entire street was built at the same time chances are the slabs were all poured with the same materials.