Positive Life Affirmations XII- History Coffee & Hard Seltzer: Lubricating Socializing
FIRST of all, my apologies about TikToc. My daughter pointed out that there is a class action law suit in California because the Chinese based TikTok has been using information that you give when you sign up. Please delete the app. A brief history of two entirely different drinks that share one common purpose. […]
Positive Life Affirmations XI- Masks 101
Below is a very good YouTube video from a pulmonologist at a NYC hospital. https://youtu.be/Qwx3JMRTz8U Masks Now that it has been recommended to wear masks when in public, there are a few realities. As Dr. Price says in the video above, most transmissions are from hand to face. What can a mask do? […]
Positive Life Affirmations X- Simply What We Scatter
IT’S WHAT YOU SCATTER I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes… I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas. ;I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn to the display of fresh green peas. I am […]
Positive Life Affirmations VIII- Agape and the 4 Loves
A current NY Life insurance commercial speaks of “agape” love as it shows people helping other people. So what is agape love and what are the other “loves”? In 1960, C.S. Lewis (yes the one from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) wrote about 4 loves: affection (storge), friendship (philia), romantic (eros), and […]
Positive Life Affirmations VII-Grocery Safety and Alternatives
Eating out: With the restaurant business in need consider picking up a to-go order once a week if you can afford it. Last week I learned about Popeye’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich. The chicken is thick and moist, bun thin and sauce just spicy enough. Remember it’s about 700 calories. Good enough to return. […]
Positive Life Affirmations VI- Exercise Myths
Exercising (I use this term to denote any physical activity) is still one of the most constructive things we can do while maintaining social distancing. In my own case, extra time has allowed me to run longer and make my weight training more intense (although I’ve still gained weight-must be the eating, hmmmm.) Here […]
Positive Life Affirmations IV- Importance of Routine
Before I get started, a patient pointed out that some Walgreen’s will allow you to pick up your Kroger “Click” groceries at their stores. Also, in some Walgreen’s they have small Krogers in their stores allowing you to buy meat and produce. The Importance of a Daily Schedule from Lance Morrow, WSJ It […]