To keep the mind sharp, it is said that we should learn something new every day. At this age, much of what we ‘learn’ is something we have actually simply forgotten. Other stuff we learn new is a shock. Like me, you might ask yourself ‘how did I not know that?’ Especially if others seem … Read more
New Findings about Possible Dementia Risk Reduction Without fail, for the last few decades, every time the November / December time frame is upon us, I find myself saying “oh no, I haven’t completed my Continuing Education (CE) requirements yet.” Every January I swear I will do it ‘sooner this year’, but so far … Read more
I suspect it is fair to say that most of my readers have been privileged ENOUGH to have owned or played a musical instrument somewhere along the path of their lives. Sometimes privilege doesn’t even come into play. Sometimes it is the opposite. Case in point. I often prefer driving back roads. I remember one … Read more
But what about Frequency and Severity? On a glorious autumn day with colors bright and 75 degree temperatures, I forsook the temptation to bask in the sun and attend a community lecture. I wasn’t alone. While held mid-day and with outside conditions as I descripted, the theater was packed, with only a handful of vacant … Read more
MICRO POST As a recent transplant to Southern Oregon, I am amazed by this lovely area where nature walks and hikes abound. You can ruminate beside quick moving waters or contemplate under large looming pines. A myriad of botanicals grow here, but you still have to actually stop to smell those proverbial roses. It occurred … Read more
One morning in early September, a bit late for a semi-commitment, I jumped out of bed — something I do not often do. Like most of us I headed to the bathroom first. However, by the time I got there I noticed an uneasy and unusual feeling. Within 5 seconds it was worse. Incredible dizziness … Read more