Buzzed Boomer

Baby Boomers Catching a Buzz

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Baby Boomers Rock
Born 1946 - 1964

Nearly-useless random bits and thoughts
regarding the catching of a happy, mellow buzz

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AI Whiskey Master

The 1440 Daily Report covered an interesting study regarding Artificial Intelligence’s ability emulate sensory perception and perform pretty darn well!. “A machine learning program was able to meet or outperform professional tasters in identifying whiskey notes, according to a new study. The demonstration marks a milestone in sensory perception using artificial intelligence. Data analysts tested their program on … AI Whiskey Master Read More »

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Healthy High

Look what happens when one invokes Artificial Intelligence to discover ways Buzzed Boomers can feel better without drugs or alcohol: Endorphins are neurotransmitters that can help seniors manage stress and pain, and improve their mood and sleep:  Other ways to increase endorphins include:  This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a … Healthy High Read More »

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Coffee, Tea, or More Tea

On this day in 1773, in what is known as the Boston Tea Party, American colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians threw 342 chests of tea belonging to the British East India Company into Boston Harbor to protest a tax on tea, says Britannica.  Nowadays, American’s consume around 85 billion servings of tea, or more than … Coffee, Tea, or More Tea Read More »

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We Suppose You’re Right

Here’s some tips for Buzzed Boomers to improve health:   So be more selective on the salty snacks and booze. Find endorphins via exercise and laughter. Stimulate the brain by reading Buzzed Boomer.  Got it.

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Malort Going Mainstream??

We first encountered Malort on Jack Miller’s yacht as his traditional birthday toast. It was almost a dare to drink it. Here’s how VinePair describes the flavor. “When describing the taste of Jeppson’s Malört, Chicago’s infamous wormwood-based liqueur, people tend to get creative. A cursory glance of various Reddit subs like r/bartenders and r/Chicago reveal some … Malort Going Mainstream?? Read More »

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Best Energy Foods For Older Adults

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 »

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Gin Reviver

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 »

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Instant Buzz

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 »

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Muscle Up

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 »

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Fumbled Football

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 »

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Fall Fun

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

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Good Hurricanes

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 »

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Eat Your Young

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

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Ultra Buzz

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 »

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Singin’ In The Shower

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 »

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Out The Wazoo

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 »

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Tailgating Gospel

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

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Celebrating The Dirty Martini

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 »

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