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Who doesn’t want more energy?  There’s the shortcuts (and their drawbacks) and then there is the healthy way.  We asked WebMD.   “Each balanced meal should have a mix of lean protein, vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. This combination can help keep you full while giving your body the vitamins and minerals that it … Best Energy Foods For Older Adults Read More »

Gin drinkers! Tired of the same old Martini or Gin & Tonic? Food and Wine has thirteen additional gin cocktails to throw into the mix. They are the Gimlet, French 75, Ramos Gin Fiz, Aviation, Bicycle Thief (pictured above), French Blonde, Course Reviver No. 2, Negroni, Red Snapper, Singapore Sling, The Bee’s Knees, Tom Collins … Gin Reviver Read More »

We sometimes get a bit lazy and just stir up a cup of instant coffee.  No coffee snobs here.  Plus it saves cleaning the French press or tossing a thousand k-cups every year into the landfill.  But is instant as healthy for us as regular coffee?  Coffee offers some real health benefits, both mental and … Instant Buzz Read More »

Thinking about owning that muscle car that you may or may not have been able to afford when younger but now is in the wheelhouse?  Google AI has some suggestions and a leading consideration is comfort.  We know that just getting in and out of the driver seat should be a consideration.  You may want … Muscle Up Read More »

When your team scores a touchdown… Shot of tequila! And when the team misses that last second field goal to tie the game… Shot of something else. Spoon University suggests several beverages to soften the loss. Chamomile tea if no suitable tranquilizer is available. A Starbucks Double Chocolate Moga because why not? A Dark ‘n … Fumbled Football Read More »

We were curious as to what the Interweb would offer up for an October cocktail we found several Black Old Fashioned’s. We picked the Black Barrel Old Fashioned from Cleveland Whiskey that tied in cold brew, tailgates, high-end cherries. Can’t go wrong with that. Here’s the ingredients and their Web page right here. Ingredients

Not the bad ones.  Good luck, Florida.  You may need to swill a good Hurricane on higher ground to calm the nerves.   Located in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, Pat O’Brien’s is a prime destination for tourists who may not know its past as a popular speakeasy. That’s according to New … Good Hurricanes Read More »

Our informants tell us the the Margarita, Martini, and Old Fashioned are the most popular cocktails in many of the 50 states. Nothing wrong with sticking to a few classics.

What we meant was… eat your way to younger.  Men’s Health has a nice summary of what to eat and how much of it to boost your health.  It’s worth reading.  Click here. – Jet Cannon

Peet’s Coffee is helping us celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29th by introducing concentrated coffee.  While we weren’t sure we needed anything more concentrated than espresso, the bit below about an “indulgent espresso martini” did catch our eye. “Ultra Coffee is crafted from Peet’s boldest and most versatile blend, Espresso Forte, and is the … Ultra Buzz Read More »

This goes out to local musician The Savage. And not because it’s from AARP. Well, that’s part of it as he is no longer a spring chicken. Anyway, AARP has an article about music’s impact on brain health. In their report, “listening to and making music… can enhance a sense of well-being, reduce stress, facilitate … Singin’ In The Shower Read More »

BuzzFeed shared some Boomer phrases that we are apparently known to employ.  Here are a few that we need to renew if we’ve stopped using them.  They’re what make us Buzzed Boomers uniquely us.   “So, what’s the damage” when you get the check at a restaurant. “I’m videoing this.” Saying “Lemme ask you something” … Out The Wazoo Read More »

We just hit our first tailgate of the new football season with excitement and anticipation…. Because nothing says ‘I love my team’ like getting drunk in a parking lot!! – Jet Cannon

With politics in the airwaves and lighting up our phones, we went to Washingtonian.com to check out political cocktails over the years.  There are 13 from which to choose including The Nixon, the Biden Shot, and the F___ Trump Punch.  We’re highlighting the Clinton Martini given his recent speech to the DNC.  “Restaurateur Alan Popovsky … Celebrating The Dirty Martini Read More »

AARP has an article about Baby Boomer playlists that may surprise you.  Boomers are voracious consumers of new, cutting edge music.  Not really.  Apparently there IS a bit of Drake, Beyonce, Post Malone and Taylor Swift but for the most part we’re mired in the music on which we grew up… Beatles, Billy Joel, Fleetwood … Oldster Rock Read More »

Happy 79th birthday to Steve Martin! Is there anything this guy hasn’t done? Stand-up, movies, TV, magic, bluegrass albums, books, plays, Tony’s, Emmy’s, an honorary Oscar….King Tut!

Are you watching?  Nervous?  Forbes has some cocktails for you viewing pleasure or party.  Click here for the recipes! – Jet Cannon

Scientists, in their white coats and holding test tubes, have made a discovery that could dramatically slow the aging process.  It involves an antibody treatment against a naughty protein, IL-11, that likely causes inflammation, particularly as we age.  Unfortunately it is not currently available for human use.  Rats!  But it does work in mice!  So if … Anti-Aging Read More »

John Mayall and Jerry Miller both passed away recently.  Mayall, famous for his British blues and claiming band members such as Eric Clapton, had retired from performing a couple years ago.  We just saw Jerry Miller perform in celebration of his 81st birthday.  He was a founding member of Moby Grape, one of the great … Legends Are Leaving Us Read More »