1. Some things I learned about watermelon this week… I love watermelon. It’s a refreshing and tasty summer snack. I saw this video from a Dr. Pompa about watermelon that did two things… reminded me why we buy organic almost always… and… boosted my excitement about eating it because of the nutrients it provides. Not…
Life is short! We’ve all heard those words. Ask any old-timer if their life has gone by fast or slowly, and they will all say fast. Even you, if asked, will most likely say that you can’t believe you are already this old. Time, for all of us, is slipping by. And even though we…
1. Patriotic display worth noting… I love the 4th of July, or Independence Day, as it signifies our independence and reminds of us of our amazing freedoms. I am a HUGE fan of those serving our country, as well as all of those that have served. The American flag is something that elicits emotions in…
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. That is a staggering statistic. Over 100,000 people die each year due to properly prescribed medications. Wow! Another mind-blowing statistic. The U.S. ranks last overall “on measures of quality, efficiency, access to care, equity, and ability to lead long, healthy, and productive lives,…
1. Song I heard and really liked this week… I heard a song this week, called Running Out of Time, by Wyatt Flores (Thanks for sending it, Alie R.!). I love the lyrics! And yes… it is country, but even if you don’t like country music… hate country music… or cannot even bear to listen…
Think about those times in your day or week when time just whips by. It happens when you are doing something you absolutely love, and it causes your mind to lose all track of time. What seems like just minutes may have actually been hours. There’s a word that is used to describe this sensation……
1. Something cool I realized this week… We have a healthy and robust pothos(?) plant in our dining room. I realized this week that this plant is from a piece of a plant that I took from my grandmother, Estelle Bizjak (a.k.a. Grandma Biz), when I was in college (over 30 years ago). I replanted…
As we ate dinner outside one evening last week, the television was still on after the U.S. Open ended. We half-interestedly were watching some game show as we ate. After several rounds of commercials, my wife, Lana, noted not just how many drug ads had played, but how ridiculous they were. She said it felt…
1. Documentary I watched this week… I watched the documentary The Blue Angels, and it was awesome. I’ve been impressed, intrigued, and in awe of the Blue Angels since first seeing them when I was a little kid at the Cleveland Air Show. Absolutely incredible! The speed, precision, talent, and sheer guts these pilots have…
With the outrageous cost of medical care in this day and age, there is no question that without some insurance coverage, you risk a financial crisis–possibly even bankruptcy, if you are hit with a very serious injury or illness. According to a 2019 study from the American Journal of Public Health, “roughly 530,000 people reported falling…