Some 20% of Americans believe in the conspiracy theory that microchips may have been planted inside COVID-19 vaccines that millions of people have already taken worldwide, according to a study by YouGov and The Economist that was conducted last week. Despite a lack of evidence to support such a claim, the poll concluded overall that 15% of Americans … Continue reading Just Because You’re Paranoid Doesn’t Mean There Isn’t a Microchip in the COVID Vaccine
Category: health related issues
At Least My Right Elbow Was Fine
I don't know what's more fun; getting old, or whining about getting old. Within the first 30 seconds of my walk today, my right ankle, my right knee, and my left hip were all feeling a little bit less than ideal. I hoped they would start to feel better as I eased into my walk, … Continue reading At Least My Right Elbow Was Fine
Everyone Has the Right to Sweat Profusely
Many of us love the feeling of a good workout. Sweat is often a by-product of such a workout, followed by a shower, slapping on some deodorant, getting dressed, and then continuing on with our day. Most of us likely take all the above for granted, but for some, such activities can be a real … Continue reading Everyone Has the Right to Sweat Profusely
How a Visit to an Apple Genius Bar Led to Better Eating Habits
A few months ago my beloved MacBook Air, circa 2012, started acting up. It finally got to the point where I couldn't use it for more than about 30 minutes before it would conk out. When I tried to reboot it, the screen was a very ominous-looking gray background with an icon of a folder … Continue reading How a Visit to an Apple Genius Bar Led to Better Eating Habits
It’s Not the Four-Hour Workweek, But It’s Getting Closer
Over 14 years ago, Tim Ferriss came out with a breakthrough book titled The 4-Hour Workweek. The book was on the bestseller list for four years. And why not? Who wouldn't find a four-hour workweek appealing? While I have not heard of anyone successfully living a four-hour workweek, including Ferris, trials of a four-day week … Continue reading It’s Not the Four-Hour Workweek, But It’s Getting Closer
Blah blah blah, blah blah blah, blah blah blah, BOO!!!!!!!
Did it work? Did the headline scare you enough to get rid of your hiccups? For some people, hiccups are just a minor occasional annoyance that might last for a few minutes. I'm sure we've all tried various tricks like blowing into a paper bag, hyperventilating, or being scared by someone. But for other people, … Continue reading Blah blah blah, blah blah blah, blah blah blah, BOO!!!!!!!
The Secret to Putting in Golf
Today was our annual Father's Day mini-golf outing. The weather was right up my alley - hot and humid. And it was one of my best rounds ever; it was the first time I had two holes-in-one in one round on this course. (And in a video chat with our sons later we discussed what … Continue reading The Secret to Putting in Golf
I Knew It Was Good, but I Didn’t Know It Was Also Good for You
It usually happens every summer. I get obsessed with watermelon, and it just kicked in again this past week. It is my favorite fruit, and it just seems to go hand in hand with summer, like Mungo Jerry. But little did I know how good it was for your health. Here are nine benefits of … Continue reading I Knew It Was Good, but I Didn’t Know It Was Also Good for You
“Additional Testing Revealed Giardia”
The headline comes from a part of a press release issued by NBC/Universal related to the network having to shut down production of the Ultimate Slip ’N Slide series after up to 40 crew members contracted giardia. Now some of you may know what giardia is, but I had never heard of such a condition. … Continue reading “Additional Testing Revealed Giardia”
Choose Your Own Adventure
I remember when our oldest son was around 10 years old how much he enjoyed the Choose Your Own adventures series of books. Here's a description from Wikipedia: Choose Your Own Adventure, or Secret Path Books is a series of children's gamebooks where each story is written from a second-person point of view, with the reader assuming the role of … Continue reading Choose Your Own Adventure
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