Mad Men
On this day back in 2007, the first episode of Mad Men aired reminding us about the three martini lunch. Back in the day!
- Jet Cannon
Photo: Observer
Our Doctor Says We’re Not Getting Enough Caviar
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
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Plane Drinking
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.
- Jet Cannon
Sweat Is Fat Crying
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
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Pumping Iron
This out of Scripps News, “A new study out of Denmark shows that strength training at an older age can provide years of benefit. According to the study published in BMJ on Tuesday, 12 months of heavy resistance training can provide benefits years later. The study included adults 64–75 years of age.”
Give me three more good ones!!
– Jet Cannon
Canned Energy
We could use one right now. An energy drink. Then we read the warning label. Not really. But we did do a few InterWeb searches and were reminded that loads of caffeine and sugar might not be in our best health interest. What about zero sugar energy drinks? Only half as bad! With up to 300 mg of caffeine in energy drinks, compared to the 100mg in a cup of coffee, our senior citizen heart and blood pressure might not take kindly to the jolt, especially if tested on a regular basis.. Meanwhile, the UK is contemplating banning energy drinks for kids under the age of 16. What do they need more energy for anyway? Boomers deserve a Buzz! In moderation, as always. Sigh.
– Jet Cannon
It’s a Heatwave
For the heatwave that’s in the news, we looked up Heatwave Cocktail. There are quite a few variations but we picked this one from Drink Kings. Who better to trust? Their version has rum, peach schnapps, grenadine, and pineapple juice. Can’t go wrong with that. Click here for their recipe.
– Jet Cannon
Fantastic News!
Here’s a headline from Time Magazine.
“Do Less. It’s Good For You. Unproductive moments can boost health and happiness.”
That’s enough blogging for today.
- Jet Cannon
Decaf or Regular?
What happens if you drink the same kind of coffee too much? You get deja-brew.
Sorry about that. But we just read an article on the pros and cons of decaf versus regular. Boiling it down, both still seem to be beneficial to your health. So that’s good. Drink the one that works best for you. We’ll keep drinking regular. In moderation. Like everything else in life. Moderation.
- Jet Cannon
Ship-Faced Aquaholic
A tiki bar in lovely suburban community Orinda, CA?! Thankfully, yes. Boo Loo Lounge? We think that’s where we were. It’s pretty much unmarked. Like a speakeasy. But what an oasis!! We were immediately transported to the tropics in the cozy, dark tiki hut. Mai-Tai in hand, we conversed with the friendly locals and took in the first-cabin tiki decor. When life gives you lemons, have a tiki drink.
– Jet Cannon
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First Rock n’ Rollers Rock
We’ve never minded being labelled Baby Boomers but C. Graham Campbell has a different opinion.
“I loathe being considered a member of the “Baby Boomer” generation. It is a stupid, vapid, obnoxious label. The epithet should have been laid to rest decades ago. In addition, it has become a term of derision for the millennials and their cohorts. What we actually are is the first rock n’ rollers, or FRRs.”
“Baby Boomers describes our parents, not us. We were the boomed, they were the boomers.
Read Graham’s entire article here in 3rd Act Magazine as he celebrates us First Rock n’ Rollers.
“Gen-whatevers are mostly fine people and can enjoy their music as they please. But ROCK IS OURS.”
– Jet Cannon
Photo: 3rd Act
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Just A Spoon Full of…..
Today, coffee is good for you, say scientists. Tomorrow? Who knows. Let’s run with the idea that it is good and review a way to make it better for gut health, according to one gastroenterologist. Read all about it in this Well and Good article but we’ll cut to the chase. Add cinnamon. That’s right. Cinnamon. Anti-oxidants, a bit of fiber, plus a way to vary the taste. We tried it this morning and then ran a marathon. Well, we did try it. And we will throw it into rotation. The doctor says soy milk is another way to further benefit the gut during our coffee break. But what about cream and sugar?!
- Jet Cannon
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