Category: lessons learned

Music Monday: C-G-G-A-G B-C

I'd be impressed if anyone knew what medley those musical notes refer to. Give up? Think about how many of us may occasionally knock on a door - five quick taps, then a pause, followed by two taps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWbjP_ahuB4 Here's the tune on an organ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0dKdOad8_M the guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8rUVwaVEFA A parrot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDXJJe8UN50 and Bugs Bunny: … Continue reading Music Monday: C-G-G-A-G B-C →

On the Day of a Major European Football Match, Don’t Use a Car in Singapore or Taiwan

In a quirky published report from the BMJ, researchers found that days featuring high profile (popular) football matches in Europe were associated with more traffic accidents in Taiwan and Singapore than were days with lower profile football matches. Although football enjoys global popularity, most high profile games are played in Europe. The top five most-watched … Continue reading On the Day of a Major European Football Match, Don’t Use a Car in Singapore or Taiwan →

Once Botched, Twice Shy?

The title of this post is a twist on one of my favorite songs, "Once Bitten, Twice Shy", by Ian Hunter, former lead singer for the British band Mott the Hoople. If you're not familiar with the phrase, here is the definition from the Cambridge Dictionary: said when you are frightened to do something again because … Continue reading Once Botched, Twice Shy? →

This Might Be a Little Late, But I Think I’ve Discovered the Perfect Christmas Gift for Babies

Two words. Ripping paper. The video says it all. Watching it is sure to put a smile on your face. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4abiHdQpc Merry Christmas...

First, It Was Cutting Out Soap. Now, It’s Cutting Back On Showering?

Back in September, I wrote a post about a small but seemingly growing number of people who have stopped using soap and other such detergents, believing that such products have harmed our skin microbiome. Such harm could lead to an increase in inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema and acne. Sandy Skotnicki, a Toronto-based dermatologist … Continue reading First, It Was Cutting Out Soap. Now, It’s Cutting Back On Showering? →

Before Your Next Surgery, Be Sure to Ask This Question

It's a question most people would never think to ask, but it could mean the difference between life and death. When is your surgeon's birthday? Researchers at UCLA say older patients who undergo emergency surgery on their surgeon’s birthday are more likely to die within a month than others who have the same or similar procedures on … Continue reading Before Your Next Surgery, Be Sure to Ask This Question →

Die Hard: Christmas Movie or Not?

We just finished watching Die Hard for the umpteenth time; it's become a holiday season tradition. But it makes me wonder why it is considered a Christmas movie. Rotten Tomatoes certainly has no problem classifying it as one; in its ranking of the 63 best Christmas movies, Die Hard comes in at number 12. But … Continue reading Die Hard: Christmas Movie or Not? →

A Wonderful Christmas Message: #GiveWhatYouCan

I first wrote about Hafod Hardware of Wales last year when I discovered the wonderful Christmas advert they had put together, for a grand total of just $130. Well, they did it again this year. For 2020, the family-run businesses’ advert, with the tagline #GiveWhatYou Can, shows three-year-old Arthur secretly gathering household items, such as … Continue reading A Wonderful Christmas Message: #GiveWhatYouCan →

Music Monday: And The Runner-up Is…

Last week I started the countdown of my top three Christmas songs. In third place was the beautiful song Oh Holy Night, sung by the remarkable Josh Groban. Today I am announcing my second favorite Christmas song, the runner-up for the title: Christmas in L.A. by The Killers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=938GYJjxBeU&feature=emb_logo Like all of my top three … Continue reading Music Monday: And The Runner-up Is… →