Teri Garr
Rest In Peace
October 2024
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 needs.”
Did that say carbs and fat!? So getting healthy energy doesn’t sound too horrible. Read the Web MD article here for the details.
– Jet Cannon?
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 and Gibson Martini. Click above for the recipes.
Cheers!
- Jet Cannon
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 physical. Health.com sat down with several pots of coffee and some scientists and did a comparison. Short answer? Both are good but regular coffee is better for you. When drinking instant, go with freeze-dried. So mostly good news. And maybe it’s time for us to buy a Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker since we gave our ancient percolator away.
– Jet Cannon
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 to do some stretching beforehand.
“Muscle cars were developed in the 1960s and are known for their performance and good looks. When considering a muscle car for a senior, you can look at things like comfort, visibility, and affordability:
- Comfort: Make sure the seats are comfortable and adjustable, and that you have lumbar support if you have back problems.
- Visibility: Check the exterior mirrors to make sure you have good visibility.
- Affordability: Classic muscle cars can be expensive, with some models selling for millions of dollars. A 2025 Ford Mustang starts at just over $30,000, while a 1965 Mustang GT coupe might cost around $50,000.
Here are some classic muscle cars to consider:
- Mercury Cougar: A successful launch for Mercury, with 150,000 built in 1967.
- Dodge Coronet Super Bee A12: A mid-sized muscle car with a 390 hp V-8 engine.
- Chevelle SS: A popular muscle car that was available with a 454ci big-block Chevy engine in 1970.
- AMC Javelin: A pony car with a 360 cubic inch engine that produces about 350 horsepower.”
If you have to ask about fuel economy, these aren’t the cars for you!
– Jet Cannon
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 Stormy rum and ginger beer cocktail might feel right. Then there’s always lukewarm leftover beer. Until next week…. Cheers!