I brought out one of my old newsletters. Starting February, it will be cold here so it seemed that good chili should be in order. The is from 2009 but it is still a really good recipe. This could be the best chili recipe you’ll ever make or at least it was the blue ribbon…
President Trump’s mentioning Star Gate for his AI research project kicked up quite a bit of conversation on interstellar travel along with aliens and other esoteric topics way beyond the AI objectives. It seems the fascination over Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), now often referred to as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), is intriguing. And the speculation…
I saw this article from one of the newsletters I receive every day. I thought it was interesting that we use sports terms in our everyday speech many times without realizing it. This article points out 20 of the most used and I follow this with some additional terms. I‘m sure you probably can think…
Why Solar Makes Perfect Sense Now During the last few months alternative energy has been discussed. While the last administration seemed to promote alternative energy efforts the new administration does not seem to be positioned to support alternative energy especially offshore wind turbines or electric automobiles. However, there will be continuing development in different solutions…
Ah, the presidential inauguration—a day of pomp, circumstance, and solemn oaths. But while what we see on our televisions or mobile devices are perfectly orchestrated moments, the real magic (and chaos) happens behind the scenes. Let’s take a look at what you won’t find in the official broadcast—and have a little fun doing it. Let’s…
Learning doesn’t end with retirement or even at any age. It continues as long as there’s something interesting to learn and do. Yet, many seniors may not know how to get started with new or long-forgotten skills. The good news? There are countless options to explore. Take a look at some inspiring examples. A friend…
If you’re confused, you’re not alone. To drink or not to drink, that is the question. Personally, I like my martini or glass of wine with dinner. But many have question on this topic. I found an interesting article that covers the subject in depth at Popular Science. The article is here (it is a…
It is still pretty cold around here and it does not seem to be much better in the Midwest or East given that amount of snow they received over the last few days. This soup time! Nothing hits the spot when it is cold like a good hearty soup. So, I have included recipes for…
A Guide for Those Over 65 It happens every year: we set ambitious New Year’s resolutions, especially around fitness or diet, only to see them falter a few weeks later. On the fitness side, this is particularly common for older adults, who might face unique challenges like mobility limitations or simply feeling out of place…
A Practical Guide to Smart Integration There has been a lot of discussion over the last few years about smart appliances and how to make your kitchen more efficient. But for many of us, the transition seems to be more bother than benefit. However, the devices and appliances are getting smarter and easier to implement…
