Our friend Regina’s poem

Regina had a poem published in the online ezine Kids Imagination Train – the July/August issue. It’s great and here it is –                                                                                                                                                                                 A Squirrel’s Lucky Day                                                                                                           I live in trees   and on the ground. I hunt for food and race around.   We squirrels enjoy the great … Read more

When exercising – brains vs. brawn – which wins?

They both degrade but brain not as fast. Do brains trump brawn? A remarkable new study of how the human body prioritizes its inner workings found that if you intensely think at the same time as you intensely exercise, your performance in both thinking and moving can worsen. But your muscles’ performance will decline much … Read more

Farandaville – new family member

UPDATE: That’s Joe with the chinchilla. Sort of – Rylai has arrived. It’s now back to four people and four chinchillas… This was Joe’s idea and (of course) Brigid went along with it. Not sure where the name is from – I think from a scifi series. So Rylai is (we are pretty sure) a … Read more

Good article: “Physical Training against Brain Aging” from Starting Strength

Written by an engineer and on the starting strength website. I did skim through some of the scientific studies, but the article is very worthwhile. Don't just read the excerpt; hit the link. Training is Not “Exercising” The "being" part of the "well-being" concept has far-reaching negative consequences for the elderly. It is a fact … Read more

Millenials trade in religion for witchcraft & astrology

According to marketwatch (How to make $$$ on the phenomenom?). Sign of the times? Why millennials are ditching religion for witchcraft and astrology “So many millennials read their horoscopes every day and believe them,” Layne, who is involved in a number of nonreligious spiritual practices, said. “It is a good reference point to identify and … Read more

Feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

The "founder" (wrong word) of the Sacred Heart devotion. A devotion that some find unappealing and others profoundly love. After Alacoque the devotion to the Sacred Heart was fostered by the Jesuits and the subject of controversies within the Church. The practice was not officially recognized until 75 years later.[8] The discussion of Alacoque's own … Read more