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!
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.
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.
Apparently Dry January doesn’t mean skipping the Vermouth while enjoying a Dry Martini. Disappointing.
CNN —
“As the new year approaches, you might be thinking about buying a bottle of champagne to ring it in with a celebratory “pop.” But the climate crisis could ruin the party, new data suggests.
The three grapes used in almost all champagne — chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier — are among hundreds on the brink of extinction, according to Silicon Valley startup ClimateAi, which shared data insights with CNN. That’s because the human-caused climate crisis is warming and altering weather patterns in some of the world’s best-known wine-growing regions, including Champagne in northern France.
By 2050, these popular grape varieties may cease to exist.”
2050. Well, we’re good for this New Year’s Eve!
We read that Martha Stewart prefers Polish vodkas for her cocktails. Brands like Belvedere use rye, rather than wheat, sorghum, potatoes or sugar beats. Here’s what Belvedere says. “Belvedere Organic Vodka is the world’s first Luxury Polish Vodka, produced in Poland’s longest operating vodka distillery, founded in 1910. Belvedere Organic Vodka is created from 100% organic rye.
Belvedere’s Master Rye Distillers draw from a 600-year-old polish vodka-making tradition, to artfully craft Polish rye into an extraordinary vodka of distinct taste and character.”
– Jet Cannon
Start low and go slow. That’s sound advice for marijuana edibles. Smoking anything is not good for the lungs so lots of folks are using edibles. The drawback is that ingesting the right amount can be tricky since feeling the effects can take an hour or two versus just a few minutes for smoking a joint. Edibles effects can also last hours longer than those of a joint so overdoing can be unpleasant if anxiety sets in from overdosing. Less is more to start. Be careful out there.
– Jet Cannon
Nearly 60 years after appearing on Ed Sullivan, Ringo finally made it on the cover of Rolling…. AARP Magazine. At 83 years young, he’s still rockin’. Being sober helps. His Buzz comes from exercise and music!!
– Jet Cannon
Photo: AARP
Our friends at Three Feathers are offering a Buy One / Get One Free special for Buzzed Boomers who enjoy the benefits of CBD. Visit their website here for this holiday special.
Dry January. Sounds straight-forward. But we’ve been doing it WITHOUT AN APP!! How insane! Here’s an app from the land of London Dry Gin called Alcohol Change UK. And it’s free! One feature tells us how much money and calories we’re saving. And theirs badges to celebrate progress!! What more could we ask for. Seriously, fitness apps and such really do help. So we’re going to try it! Until then, Cheers!!
Jet-Dry Cannon
Inflammation is bad. It is your immune system’s response to an irritant, injury, or infection. In chronic inflammation, your inflammation doesn’t go away, and your immune system continues to send out white blood cells. Your white blood cells may attack healthy organs and tissues. Can drinking tea help with inflammation? After reading about a National Institute of Health study and this WebMD article, we can definitely say…. Probably. Maybe. Also, it’s likely tea helps with brain, bone, and heart health. Hey, it’s tea time somewhere.
Nobody ever accused us of going the extra mile to create elaborate cocktails. Even more troubling, we’ve resisted the cocktail machines that virtually automate cocktail concocting. But now it looks like there’s a simple solution. Drink Bombs. Drop a little ball into sparkling water and add alcohol. Presto. There’s fun options like mimosas, margaritas, mojitos, piña coladas, peach bellinis, and strawberry margaritas. Have we tried them? Of course not! But if you were searching for a gift idea for us, well, here you go. Available from Uncommon Goods.
– Jet Cannon
It’s nice to have food and drink to compliment your favorite sports teams. To celebrate the Pac-12 Championship game and the University of Washington Huskies, whose colors are purple and gold, here’s a Purple and Gold cocktail from Seattle’s Heritage Distillery.
(That said, we sometimes keep things simple come game time by serving Empress Gin martinis. The gin is purple so it’s really easy to chill and pour. Touchdown!)
Here’s the Purple and Gold from Heritage:
Cheer on the UW Huskies with this powerfully purple cocktail! The Purple & Gold 2 oz HDC Lavender Vodka 1/2 oz Raft Vanilla Simple Syrup 3 Lemon Wedges In a shaker, muddle 3 lemon wedges and Raft vanilla syrup. Add HDC Lavender Vodka and ice and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and enjoy!
Meanwhile, Oregon Duck fans will enjoy the Duck Daiquiri. Simply roast the duck, blend, and combine with…..
– Jet Cannon
It’s probably the butterscotch schnapps. Fresh out. But it sure looks mighty tasty!! Read all about it here in Eclectic Recipes.
INGREDIENTS:
4 oz strong coffee
1 1/2 oz amaretto liqueur
1 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz butterscotch schnapps
1 oz creme de cocoa
fresh whipped cream
grated chocolate, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Combine strong coffee and liqueurs in a glass. Stir to combine and top with fresh whipped cream. Garnish with grated chocolate.
Serve warm or over ice.
– Jet Coffee Cannon