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
Having lived in Arizona for a long while, dehydration is an issue I don’t take lightly. There are multiple levels of dehydration from severe to mild – and conversely good habits that aid in extra hydrating to ensure salubrious results. Technically dehydration is described as a bodily imbalance between the fluids consumed for healthy processes … Read more