The thighs have it

Good news for those of us who have a little extra meat on our bones. According to a Danish study (hooray for the Danes!), there is a higher risk of heart disease and premature death in people whose thighs are less than 24 inches in diameter. Seriously! Now I’ve always...

Department of Redundancy Department

When I hear someone say “advance reservations” are recommended, it sets my teeth on edge. When ELSE would you make reservations? And a “pair of twins” is another of the common bugaboos that scream to be corrected. Just say, “she had twins.” Twins means two, so...

Practice makes perfect

Is perfection really an attainable goal? Or better yet, is it a desirable one? I suppose if you are out bowling, and working on a 300 game, then you are seeking to be “perfect.” But in everyday life, is striving for perfection a help or a hindrance? I know I am guilty...

Sponge Brain

Someone recently called me a Sponge Brain, which, in context, I took as a compliment. As was defined, a Sponge Brain is the polar opposite of an Air Head. A Sponge Brain soaks up information everywhere, with a seemingly limitless capacity. Yep, that’s me, charter...