We are away for a family biking trip in the Dolomites, a mountain range along the Austrian-Italian border. First stop, though, was Munich. We had a full day to explore and get used to the time change before heading over to Italy. I took a few years of German in high school, and so, I
Author: Jo Tango
Health Care Reform: My Two Cents
The FDA may limit how much nicotine can be in cigarettes (here). My reaction? Finally! You see, I’ve been thinking a lot about health care. I think it’s a tricky topic as it involves four items that can be mutually-exclusive of each other in a policy debate. Here are the “Big Four” in my book:
Glimpses
One of the benefits of rising early is the views. At daybreak, there are a few minutes, maybe five, when some amazing colors unveil along the horizon. You don’t really plan for it, but, if you happen to be outside, you’ll glimpse an amazing palette of colors. Here is a shot from yesterday. I was
Friday Video: Golf Tricks
Saw this on social media and thought I’d share. It is pretty cool. With all of the serious maneuvering going on in Congress, I thought it would be fitting to have a Friday moment of levity. Have a great weekend, everyone!
That Other World
Here is a recent post from the Reddit personal finance group, on which people ask for advice on financial matters: It’s looking like my wife and I are going to be getting a cordial divorce. I recently completed a stint in rehab after a nasty addiction, and let’s just say things are not going well.
What Leads to a Fulfilling Life and Good Health?
Some time ago, I saw a TED Talk about a fascinating decades-long study that focused on this: What is correlated with mental/physical health and a fulfilling life? Recently, a post on social media spurred me to look again at it. Intrigued, I purchased a book that one of the study’s directors wrote. Known as the