I can certainly vouch for the somewhat surprising motivational impact of the Activity Rings on Apple Watches. Am not a particularly athletic person but thoroughly enjoy the closing of a ring, whether it's for standing, high levels of activity, or simply moving more than a couch potato. It'll be a study for someone how one … Continue reading Apple Watch’s Activity Rings truly do motivate
Month: January 2019
Polar vortex expected to split in thirds — winter is Not over
Only weather geeks will need/want to read this entire (excellent) article. Bottom line is that the US and western Europe is predicted to get severe weather beginning in mid-January to mid-February. The primary discussion is the temperatures rather than the level of precipitation but don't put away your warm clothes yet. https://www.axios.com/polar-vortex-is-about-to-split-up-5c2e7460-67fb-49da-b73a-079ffbe205b9.html The polar vortex … Continue reading Polar vortex expected to split in thirds — winter is Not over
Unimaginable that the US is the country not fighting against climate change
Guardian UK’s fine articles in response to the climate report Trump tried to bury
As usual, the Guardian UK's coverage of climate change and global warming is superb. I highly recommend these five articles, published at one a day the last week of November. They are well worth your time if you'd like to better understand where this country stands now and what will happen as we fail to … Continue reading Guardian UK’s fine articles in response to the climate report Trump tried to bury
Is there finally reason to hope that the bee population can recover?
A different population of bees that are hardier is based in Puerto Rico. The hope is to bring them into mainland US with the prayer that they don't fall to the same toxins and diseases faced by the bees already here. It's a nice idea -- if it works. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/12/bees-puerto-rico-varroa-mite-colony-collapse-disorder-africanized-honeybee/?fbclid=IwAR1WkYIyW62hsROG0lB_riRULGVMV3fnkOfaUsSLMtGOrfzxlU1tJFz_1Dk
How in the world do bring yourself to move “stuff” on if you’ve never used it once?
The Wall Street Journal and Next Avenue are great sources of encouragement to downsize Now rather than when facing a deadline. So many people suddenly have to empty a home where they've lived for decades -- and to do it in a hurry because of health reasons. So much better to do it while you're … Continue reading How in the world do bring yourself to move “stuff” on if you’ve never used it once?
Mental effects just one more reason why the World Cup should never have been allowed to be in Qatar in 2022
Each added stories about the effect of heat on human reaction times and mental health makes me look forward with additional unease to the World Cup games to be held in Qatar in 2022. Qatar is a country already subject to routine temperatures that can be barely tolerated by inactive people. In recent years, new … Continue reading Mental effects just one more reason why the World Cup should never have been allowed to be in Qatar in 2022
Sometimes Amazon ebook deals are too good to skip
As regular readers can guess, I read a LOT and -- because I share my Amazon Kindle library with my sisters -- I often buy those not available from the library or under the Kindle Unlimited program. Recently I've cut back on purchases as my NY Public Library hold list suddenly burped up four books … Continue reading Sometimes Amazon ebook deals are too good to skip
Climate change — the effect on mental health of warmer temperatures
Yet one more effect of increased temperatures on the human psyche that simply hasn't been thought about very much. https://www.inverse.com/article/49698-climate-change-negative-mental-health for missing video "Catastrophic" Effect of Climate Change on Mental Health Found in New Study "The impacts on human well being, including mental health, may be catastrophic." By Sarah Sloat on October 8, 2018 Filed Under Data, History, Mental Health, Psychology & Weather Alandmark United … Continue reading Climate change — the effect on mental health of warmer temperatures
Hair colors to make you look your best
So many articles about looking your best are repetitive -- nothing new here folks, move along. I've been coloring my hair for the last 15 years or so, mostly by adding highlights of various colors -- currently purple (as the best color to contrast with my overall color and as the best accent for my … Continue reading Hair colors to make you look your best
Top apple varieties depending on how you’ll use them
I'm a sucker for any opinion piece about apples. Altho this one doesn't contain much of anything new, it's a handy and brief reminder of which apple to choose for eating or cooking.. https://lifehacker.com/the-best-apples-ranked-1831266865 The Best Apples, Ranked Beth Skwarecki December 27, 2917 11:00am Photo: Noam Cohen (Reshot)We all have opinions on the best apples, … Continue reading Top apple varieties depending on how you’ll use them
Stream the Philly Mummer’s Parade for fun on New Year’s
One of my all-time favorite parades is the Mummer's Parade every New Year's Day. Picture Mardi Gras in New Orleans or Halloween in NYC, but then add overkill with huge head-dresses requiring extended rods from the wearer's hands to keep them fully extended. It's absolutely wild and a must to try at least once. Here's … Continue reading Stream the Philly Mummer’s Parade for fun on New Year’s
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