by I recently read an article with strong methodology, following 12,000 Americans over 12 years. One can always find weaknesses in methodology because research examines reality, which is virtually impossible. The research intervention can affect outcomes. But some methods are better than others, and I consider this research worth reflecting on for practical applications to…

by I am planning a September trip to the Maritimes with family. It’s only for 10 days, but there are a lot of little details to track. First, a disclaimer: I don’t receive any benefits, monetary or otherwise, for mentioning specific apps, services or products by name. There are many apps that help plan trips….

by I was feeling blue yesterday. I don’t understand why. I had a good cardio workout and was feeling good. But I could feel a funk settling in on me. It wasn’t a paralyzing fetal position depression, as I’ve had just a few times. But I forced myself to get up and move about. That…

by I have been reading a lot lately on the theme of energy. Pulling these ideas I’ve gathered together into this Blog has its challenges, but it’s a step in the right direction to understand things better. It is a given that we need energy to exist. It could be used to produce food, obtain…

by I read the research on the latest ‘best practices’ for staying well. I used to stretch, particularly my aching fingers, for 30 seconds on each knuckle, three times a week. As long as I kept doing that, I wasn’t aware of having fingers. But skip a week, and they started aching again. Then I…

by I was a late bloomer when it came to interest in girls, dating, and getting together for life with that special person. I should say I wasn’t a late bloomer, but rather I was later than some kind of national average. My schedule was right for me. I wasn’t ready until I was ready….

by I reached back into my archive of possible topics for this week. Back to November 2023, in fact, and the Edmonton Journal. In part, here is a key paragraph. But it’s also that my viewpoint is changing in retirement. It’s as if the camera lens of my cellphone has flipped around from photo to…

by I was curious about what the soothsayers had to say about the management changes at the top of the Apple empire. In particular, I was interested in any associated comments about the failing grade that Apple gets for their Artificial Intelligence or is it Apple Intelligence. I’ve heard it referred to as Apple Ignorance….

by I was using my time recently as “well wasted.’ I expect very little, and it offers very little to others. But, boy, is it fun sometimes. The video offered an answer to why gravel roads get that washboard top. Hopefully, I’ll find the answer and start to sleep well again. Here is the answer….

by I was eagerly awaiting the announcement for this year’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Let me put this into perspective. I have been going to this music festival for over 35 years. I think I missed one festival when my wife broke her ankle before the gates even opened on day one. But that’s another…