I'm a fan of motivational books, and one of the mantras that appears in several such books is "Make today better than yesterday", or put another way, "make tomorrow better than today". So today being New Year's Day, I thought I would give it a shot. To make it easy on myself, I did absolutely … Continue reading It Can Only Get Better (I Hope)
Then and Now: In This Case, I Think I Liked Then Better
We were watching the New Year's Rockin' Eve show earlier this evening and one of the performers was Nelly. I've heard the name, but I don't really know any of his music (fun fact, though: our dog's name is Nellie - just a coincidence. That was her name when we rescued her). The song he … Continue reading Then and Now: In This Case, I Think I Liked Then Better
I Thought I Was in the Minority on This Issue, But Apparently Not
"Alexa. What's 50 factorial?" "Alexa. Let's Play Jeopardy." "Alexa. Sing Happy Birthday to me." "Alexa. Tell Me a Joke." "Alexa. Play Bruce Springsteen." Those are among the many commands I have issued to my Amazon Echo device over the past few years. The device answers promptly, and correctly. It's one of the reasons I enjoy … Continue reading I Thought I Was in the Minority on This Issue, But Apparently Not
Send in the Clowns!
Clowns, for some reason, seem to have gone out of style. Sure there were always a few kids creeped out by a clown, but I think, for the most part, clowns used to have a good reputation. That is no longer the case. Everyone seems creeped out by clowns now. Well, not everyone. I like … Continue reading Send in the Clowns!
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...
When Worlds Collide
My wife and I were watching the sixties TV show Hazel the other day, and it was quite a throwback to a world I don't think exists anymore. For those who may not be familiar with the show, Hazel is an American sitcom about a spunky live-in maid named Hazel Burke (played by Shirley Booth) and her employer, the … Continue reading When Worlds Collide
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?
Borden's Blather 