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 interpersonal connections, modulate the cardiovascular system, improve balance and boost the immune system.” Seems like a good start.
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” before asking a question.
The phrase “That’s the million dollar question.”
Saying “pot” instead of “weed.”
The phrase “I guess you hated it” when someone finishes their meal.
Saying you’re going to “zap” something when you microwave it.
The word “widget.”
The phrase “Out the Wazoo,”
And lastly, calling a remote control a “clicker.”
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 doesn’t remember which came first—the Clinton staffers or the Clinton martini. Either way, his former Adams Morgan hot spot, Felix, served the $3 Absolut vodka special to a young White House crew who spilled in every Wednesday night for the live Sinatra covers. “It was always a little dirty,” Popovsky says—of the martinis.”
Ha! Thank you Monica.
Cheers!
– Jet Cannon
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 Mac, Michael Jackson, and The Boss. But, hey, thanks to those of you stepping out a bit and updating our image.
– Jet Cannon
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 you know any mice….
Meanwhile, an anti-inflammatory diet, getting regular sun exposure to optimize vitamin D production, and engaging in consistent exercise can reduce inflammation. The diet…. the usual fruits, veggies, oily fish, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes. Bacon is conspicuously missing from this list.
– Jet Cannon
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 Bay Area bands of the 60’s. Rest In Peace.
– Jet Cannon
On this day back in 2007, the first episode of Mad Men aired reminding us about the three martini lunch. Back in the day!
Photo: Observer
Today, July 18th, our problems are solved! According to National Day Calendar, today is National Caviar Day, National Tropical Fruit Day, National Sour Candy Day, and National Dole Whip Day. A fellow could have a pretty good time with all that!
– Jet Cannon
We just read an article in National Geographic about alcohol having heightened and generally worse effects when flying than when on the ground. You’ve probably heard that before. We’ll sum up what they said about flying and drinking. Don’t overdue it.
We’ll try to remember that.
Heat wave got you working up a sweat? Trying to exercise in the summer months? Staying hydrated is key to staying healthy and you might need to replace those electrolytes while filling up on water. There are lots of fun powders and tablets to add to your water. Health.com tested some and came up with a list they like. We like the name Drip Drop so we might try that one. Science at its finest!
– Jet Cannon
