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
Orkestra Obsolete’s ‘Blue Monday’
YouTube recommendations are pretty amazing. Last night, I wrote about 1980s music and added a link to a music video. YouTube then recommended to me some other music videos. Below, is a cool version of New Order’s “Blue Monday.” In its day, it often was played at clubs. Catchy melodies and pensive lyrics. This version
The Psychedelic Furs
One of our teens has a fair amount of 1980s music on her Spotify list. My friend, C.A. Webb, recently posted about reliving the ’80s by going to a Tom Petty concert. Our son is arranging for his a cappella group a-ha’s “Take on Me.” All of this made me think of the songs with
Choices
Have you ever boarded a plane, pushed off from the gate, only to be told that you were grounded? As someone who has traveled a great deal in the U.S. and abroad, I find that certain flights can be quite grueling. Well, here’s how four people decided to brighten everyone’s mood when their plane was
More on Self Care
I know that correlation isn’t causation. But, is there something about private-practice law that is overly stressful? I just read a very sobering essay in the Times (link here). Someone wrote about an ex-spouse, who hid a drug habit for a long time and, sadly, died from an overdose. The author documented how stressful it
A Lazy Summer Saturday
Met many new friends. The biggest one taped at a 17″ length and 12″ girth! Some highlights below.