A close friend recently mentioned that at his last annual exam the doc warned he was showing high Blood Pressure (B/P). He’s tall, slim, active and watches what he eats. But he does have age working against him. As you may be aware, B/P does tend to rise with age (genetic factors protecting some of … Read more
Ever think you coined a term, only to discover it’s already in use? My husband and I have enjoyed ‘napachinos’ for many years. Guess we should have gotten the word copyrighted. So, is this a new drink to procure at Starbucks? Only in part. A napachino is a combination of a great cup of coffee … Read more
Like years past, I am sharing some bits and pieces I learned during 2019. I hope a few are new to you too. 1. Words of confusion and miscommunication – Pygg Pots In the Middle Ages of Europe cookware and dishes were made of special dense clay called ‘pygg’. It was orange in color and … Read more
During one week last summer, I heard the same serious story from four people. Janice (a relative-in-law), Anna (a neighbor), John (an acquaintance and ‘classmate’) and a woman from California I met briefly as we both basked in the sun outside the Oregon Shakespeare Festival – had all recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. However, as … Read more
Note: Oct 26th was National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Learn options here. There is still time for this yearly activity. — Recently, on our way to dinner with friends, we pulled up at a stop light in the middle of town. From the backseat, I heard a male voice shout “I want that bumper sticker.” … Read more
I am not (yet) in the group of 1 out of every 3 Americans who are pre-diabetic. Good for me. Still, I don’t take that for granted and I’m closer than I would like. Pre-diabetic condition means your glucose level (blood sugar) is higher than normal, but not in the “type 2 Diabetic” range. Like … Read more