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Corny “Cannabis” Cocktails

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Roving, Raging Correspondent Hunter S. sampled some cleverly-named cocktails and shots at The Dogtown Roadhouse in Floyd, Virginia.  Try the $5 shooter Dirty Bong Water (Spiced Rum, Blue Curacao, Melon Liquor, Sour Mix).  How about a Liquid Marijuana shooter (Spiced Rum, Melon Liquor, Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Sour Mix, Pineapple Juice)?  Got the munchies?  Follow those up with a Dreamsicle Cocktail (Vanilla Vodka, Moylan’s Orange Craft Soda Topped with Whipped Cream and Sugar).

Only in America.  Cheers!

– Jet Cannon

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Boomer Bikers

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Not the Hell’s Angels kind.  There are Buzzed Boomers out there still riding the Harleys.  But we’re talking bicycles.  When the knees start to go and running, softball and high-impact sports become more painful than fun, a number of Baby Boomers have turned to bicycles as a low-impact way to stay in shape. Benefits include strengthening muscle groups used in maintaining balance and strength (ie, quadriceps), enjoyment, autonomy, and improved cardiovascular function.  It will help you lose weight, stay strong, avoid chronic illness, stay mentally alert and live longer. There are some safety concerns regarding cycling for seniors, but they shouldn’t dissuade you.  

Neighbor Art joined some other seniors for regular joint rides.  Long John prefers solo rides and has knocked out 600 plus rides since the beginning of 2020.

There are lots more bike paths out there than when we were kids.  Check it out.

– Jet Cannon

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National Dive Bar Day – 7/7

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National Day Calendar says,

“On July 7th, raise a toast to the place where friends gather and memories are made. It’s National Dive Bar Day!

From the one-time speakeasy to the little hole-in-the-wall, the dive bar is like an old pair of jeans; it just fits right. During the week, we can stop in, our team will be playing on the TV, and the beverages will be icy cold. The same dart and pool leagues meet every year, and familiar faces go head to head.”

Started by Seagram’s 7 Crown, celebrate 7/7 with a Seven & Seven and support your local dive!

– Jet Cannon

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Counting Cocktail Calories

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We’re always watching our weight.  Watching it increase more than it decreases. So we’re conscious of those calories in our cocktails.  A shot of vodka has about a 100 calories.  But that’s not the whole story.  There are also calories in the mixers.  Seven ounces of tonic will add another 90 calories.  Same with 8 ounces of orange juice.  

But what about mixing with diet sodas or diet tonic?  Well everyone knows that diet sodas cause cancer, obesity, and diabetes.  Except there is no evidence of that.  So in keeping the calories down, just mixing with soda water and a little lime juice or mixing with diet drinks will basically cut the cocktail calories in half compared to traditional mixers.  And that avoids the sugar.  Which we know is bad.  Or at least we think we know it’s bad.  Hard to say these days.

– Jet Cannon

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Thank you for tribute bands

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We saw Brit Floyd again and it was comforting to remember that live music by our favorite bands like Pink Floyd can carry on even after the original band’s retirement (or worse). Roger Waters is touring but David Gilmour confirms a Pink Floyd reunion will never happen. 

Talk about dedication to a craft.  Brit Floyd brings perfection to the instruments, vocals, lighting, lasers, and ultra-imaginative video in a smaller venue than would be typical with the original band.  They bring some deeper cuts not often heard on the radio.  The production execution and sound are absolutely superb.  Timeless, according to Maserati Mike.  It took us all back to the many decades of Pink Floyd’s brilliance.  Uncle Ray noted that Eva Avila nailed the humanly-impossible, incomparable solo on Great Gig in the Sky, one of the many outstanding Pink Floyd creations.  See her solo here.

It was worth the three year Covid delay to see Brit Floyd again.  We hope they continue, along with other tribute bands, to perform our favorite musical memories live and perfectly. 

– Jet Cannon

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Precious Bodily fluids

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REAL SIMPLE posed the question, “Should you be drinking water first thing in the morning?”  Short answer is it’s good but not required.  However, adequate daily hydration is required.  The benefits of water first thing in the morning include:

– Helps you wake up

– May boost mental performance

– Cold water may boost metabolism for about an hour

– May quell hunger sensation

For adequate daily hydration, which is what matters more than the timing, how much is enough?  Shoot for half your body weight (in ounces).  

Final bit of advice from REAL SIMPLE, when you’re thirsty, drink up.  Brilliant!

– Jet Cannon

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Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll All Release Endorphins

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Endorphins are the good neurotransmitters just waiting to be released into your brain.  They’re great for boosting our mood and relieving minor pain.  Who couldn’t use more of that? So let’s review the list:

– Sex (preferably while listening to rock & roll)

– Drugs (okay, chocolate, which contains tryptophan which can release endorphins; for best results, eat during sex)

– Rock & Roll (your favorite music can drive the release of endorphins; see Sex above)

But what else besides sex, drugs, and rock & roll releases endorphins?

– Exercise (see Sex above)

– Aromatherapy (try a whiff of vanilla extract)

– Laughter (may want to avoid this one during sex)

Talk to your doctor before trying any of the above and before getting out of bed in the morning, just to be safe.

– Jet Cannon

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Kiss World Museum Rivals Smithsonian

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At least depending on your interests. Three tractor-trailer loads of Gene Simmons’ stuff is now on display in Vegas. Collected over 50 years, we’re certain there is no rival in terms of the variety of memorabilia. Plus guitars, leather pants, platinum records and the iconic ax bass Gene says he, “had to use against many a deranged fan.” We vaguely remember encountering that.

Anyway, Kiss fans, there’s another reason to visit Las Vegas.

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July is National Hemp Month

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Get ready.  National Day Calendar reports that July is National Hemp Month. “For more than 80 years, laws banning cannabis also exiled hemp, even though it’s not intoxicating.  As a crop, it helps clean pollutants from the soil. Hemp also provides a rich source of CBD, the hottest new addition to the health and wellness world.”

The Interweb says, “CBD is used by many people — including older adults (that’s us) — to help ease pain and discomfort associated with common ailments, including joint pain, overall pain management, and anxiety and depression. However, it’s always best to talk with a doctor before trying CBD.”

Okay.  Out of an abundance of caution we will talk with a doctor but we won’t be mentioning our plan to try CBD.

– Jet Cannon

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Keto Kocktails

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Our new friend, Steve, recently shared his enthusiastic success with the keto diet.  Keto is a diet of mostly good fats, moderate protein, low-carb and low-sugar.  The goal is to achieve ketosis which burns fat because your body doesn’t have enough carbs for energy.  Steve lost around 100 pounds over the course of a couple years.

We eventually steered the discussion to imbibing alcohol within Keto.  The short answer is no beer, too many carbs, but clear liquors, while loaded with calories, are low carb and therefore keto-okay.  But clear liquor and soda can get tiring so we looked up some ingredients to stay keto but tart things up in our summer cocktails…. Without sugar or carbs.  We found lots of sugar-free flavorings online so we initially focused on sugar-free simple syrup and orange extract.  This will allow us to cobble-up a keto Margarita by adding lime juice, a sweetener, and a triple-sec- substitute orange flavor to the tequila.  Presto.  Still not great for weigh loss, due to the calories in alcohol, but at least it’s a way to stick with keto.  We found lots of keto cocktail recipes online so that should keep us busy for awhile.

– Jet Cannon

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Binaural What??

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This is a Women’s Health article by Jasmine Gomez regarding the anxiety-reduction benefits of binaural tones.

“You know that urge to turn on your headphones and zone out after a stressful sitch? Turns out, your instincts are in tune with the latest science. After participants listened to 24 minutes of instrumental music infused with nature sounds and binaural beats, those who were moderately anxious experienced a significant reduction in their anxiety, researchers found. FYI: Binaural beats are composed of two tones, one played in each ear when you’re wearing headphones. In response to these sounds, your brain creates an illusory tone—one you only think you’re hearing—that is actually the difference between the two tones. Assembling a playlist of your fave hits is always a feel-good option, but what really nets the calming perks are binaural beat–filled tracks, which induce a sense of peace, says study author Adiel Mallik, PhD, a postdoctoral psychology fellow at Ryerson University. (You can find binaural playlists on Spotify and Apple Music.) Still prefer chart-toppers? Start with tunes that reflect your mood, then progress to songs that are more soothing. Sweet symphony!”

We’ll try it out and report back.

– Jet Cannon

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No Starbucks for You!

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We read this Mashed article Starbucks Secret Menu Iced Coffee Drinks You Need To Try Next with great excitement.  Junior Mints Cold Brew caught our eye.  We figured it was like ordering Animal Style for your In-N-Out burger.  Not on the menu but understood.  Just ask for it.  Not so with the Starbucks secret menu.  It’s more DIY.  

“Starbucks’ Junior Mints Cold Brew can be created by asking the barista for a Venti Cold Brew, then requesting the addition of three pumps of both regular and white mocha. Then, politely ask your barista if they can add some vanilla sweet cream foam into the drink, along with two pumps of peppermint syrup and one pump of matcha, which gives this drink an extra minty green color. You can also ask for a topping of mocha crumble if you want to add more chocolate to the drink. Ask for all this, and you’ll have a minty, chocolatey iced coffee perfect for any mint lover.”

Honestly, we’re afraid to ask our Barista for all that.  Of course people do have very specific, complicated orders and more power to them.  For us, “Iced Latte,” please.

– Jet Cannon

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Three Dog Night ignite

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Surrounded by fellow old Baby Boomers, we recently took an inspiring trip down harmony lane.  Only Danny Hutton is left from the original Three Dog Night line up but his fellow new/old bandmates can still hit the high notes on the hits.  The seventy-something trio and their backing band made us old folks feel better about our aches and pains as we watched from our seats, only standing for the encore.  How nice!  Three, four and sometimes five part harmony brought smiles to a lot of wrinkly but still rockin’ faces.  Thank you, gentlemen.  

– Jet Cannon

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