Category Archives: Lifelong Learning

  I don’t know what the dog in the kudzu patch is looking for, but scientists down in Antarctica are digging for something of vital interest to us all….more information about global warming.     Most scientists agree that the … Continue reading →

The above cartoon raises some questions about how our minds work. Do you ever talk to yourself? If so is it out loud or just internally? I’m more of a visual thinker than an auditory one, but I do find … Continue reading →

Have you ever been glad you procrastinated? Have you ever been sorry you didn’t? Hopefully your story isn’t as sad as this poor fellow’s: Rick’s father was clearly having his last illness and would be dead in a few more … Continue reading →

Recently Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress that inflation in the U.S. is low and will probably stay that way for the next 5 to 10 years. When my husband read that he said either Bernanke is telling us … Continue reading →

Get rid of your office chair and replace it with a therapy ball: this too uses more muscles, and hence more energy, than a normal chair, because you have to support your back and work to keep balanced. You also … Continue reading →

  This past Monday my husband said, “Look at our neighbor’s Jeep. He’s been tearing up the roads. That’s irresponsible.” Yes, throwing up that much mud does leave deep ruts in dirt roads, making it hard for other drivers when … Continue reading →

  Our bodies were made to move. Most of us have heard that regular moderate-to-strenuous exercise is good for our hearts, but it turns out gentle movements throughout the day are also important. If we’re too sedentary it’s bad for … Continue reading →