March 11 – 14, 2015 My cell phone rings and from the ring tone I can tell it is from my daughter who lives in Massachusetts. She rarely calls. She sounds hesitant to tell me that she is moving. They got tired of living in a loft apartment in a renovated tobacco barn. Her last month’s propane bill was $900 […]
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A quote from Oliver Sacks, who found out he had terminal cancer, sits with me a while. It will fester, morph and maybe instigate a change inside me. “… I feel a sudden clear focus and perspective. There is no time for anything inessential. I must focus on myself, my work and my friends. I shall […]
Valentines 2015 You can’t blame gravity for falling in love. – Albert Einstein for Rita Here it is, yet another valentine’s day. It is snowing outside, extremely cold. But inside the heart, warmth lives Because of you. Outside looks barren and lifeless Everything on hold until spring. But inside the mind, thoughts thrive Because of […]
Aging1 As we age, the brain shrinks, White matter degrades, Blood flow is reduced, Plaques and tangles develop. Free radicals damage increases, as does inflammation. So what to do? Compensate: Use adaptive capabilities, Tap cognitive reserves, Control risk factors, (Cholesterol, blood pressure, weight) Exercise, Eat healthy, Stimulate your intellect, Be social, And Use it. [1]From […]