January 2024

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Shirley Temples

Food and Drink / By

We’re reading that lots of restaurants are adding non-alcoholic cocktails to their menus.  We suppose that’s good, though it seems there’s a lot of sugary concocutions out there that cost about the same as a real cocktail.  Exotic Shirley Temples.  We did try an Athletic IPA at a bar recently and we found it to do the trick.  Tasted like an IPA and even lacked some of the bitterness.   During Dry January every little bit helps so we suppose the words we’re looking for are “thank you”.  One more day!

– Jet Cannon

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We’re Ordering You To Be Happy

Trending / By

The rankings are out and Finland was once again rated to be the happiest nation. Good old US of A did not make the top ten. As an aging Boomer, we”re wondering if national healthcare has a bit to do with it since all the top ten countries share that benefit. Less to worry about. But we’re not scientists. Meanwhile, get happy or else!

  • Jet Cannon
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One A Day

Fitness / By

This was in the Washington Post:

“Multivitamins may help slow memory loss in older adults, study shows

A large trial found that people ages 60 and older who took a daily multivitamin showed an estimated 3.1 fewer years of memory loss than those who took a placebo.”

“May help slow?” I can’t remember the last time we got anything definitive from these scientists!! Or was it yesterday? Not sure.

  • Jet Cannon
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Shot of Endorphins

Endorphins / By

Endorphins are produced by our bodies and can alleviate pain, lower stress, and improve mood. That can be useful for those of us not particularly enjoying Dry January. How can we increase our endorphin output, you might ask. Well, consider exercise, acupuncture, meditation, aroma therapy, sex, dark chocolate, laughing with friends, watching a dramatic movie, doing a random act of kindness, making music, getting some sun, getting a massage, taking a hot bath, trying a new sport, eating spicy foods, watching a funny movie, trying dopamine supplements, making time to play, or enjoying a sauna. Warning! Buzzed Boomers, many of these could be hazardous to your health. Your doctor should come to your house to supervise these activities before attempting.

  • Jet Cannon