Being politically correct is frowned on by some these days. Others go above and beyond to avoid being politically INcorrect, occasionally to the extent of obscuring the meaning of their intent. I don’t know where the term Montezuma’s Revenge falls in this spectrum, but unfortunately, I was motivated to write about it due to recent … Read more
Wishing everyone a 2026 New Year that is reasonably stress free and less polarized from neighbors, friends and countrymen/women. Additionally, I hope that each of my readers will share at least one of my content posts this coming year with friends, family or others. Time Again! I’m not sure whether I look forward to this … Read more
Typical of a child, when I was very young I was terrified when my father cried out in pain. What did it mean? Would he die? Where would I live? What would happen to me? As an adult, I realize that one, all children are developmentally self-centered, and two, my father suffered occasional muscle spasms … Read more
If I asked what sense declines with age, I would wager that the last response I would receive from my readers is ‘common sense.’ Pretty much everyone on this blog would agree that common sense increases over the age of 50. Perchance, it even increases on a forward trajectory curve – nearly straight up. Certainly … Read more
On a startlingly clear summer night several weeks ago, I was enjoying an outdoor grilling with friends on an upper-story deck overlooking mountains, with birds flitting in the trees next to us and a breeze providing the perfect temperature after an uncomfortably hot day. Following a lovely dinner, a bottle of wine and a bit … 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