A very easy way to walk five miles every day!
From my friend Bernadette.
NYT health update – short people get less cancer -YAY!
Yay! But how come I got lymphoma? Here's the article from today's NY Times health seciton ,which is filled with good articles. "Cancer Risk Increases with Height" An analysis of 20,928 postmenopausal women showed that the taller a woman is, the greater her risk for a number of cancers, including breast, colon and skin cancer, … Read more
Second Medal of Honor will be given given to second soldier for same battle
Grim. Afghanistan, 2009. Who put the men in an indefensible position?
Another birthday, as I turn 55 again
Following my old rule "Always subtract seven years", which really no longer works for me. Oh well. I will be posting over the weekend about losing 14 lbs of ugly fat (without cutting off my head) in the past six months. Here I am June 23rd on Bull Hill, picture by Jeanne Marie Gagnon. Go … Read more
Dementia and sexual activity
Wow, here's a very difficult situation. I have great sympathy for the head nurse and administrator. The expression "You're damned if you do, and you're damned if you don't" comes to mind. To make a small (very small) joke, they really got screwed. What followed illustrates one of the most complex and unexamined issues facing … Read more
Study: “Devout Catholics” and sex; more and better
HA! I knew it!! Other studies have confirmed this. And the link below does link to other recent studies. Devout Catholics Have Better Sex, Study Says Fagan said the group was working on gathering more recent data on sexual enjoyment, but that the existing statistics spoke for themselves, and specifically as they relate to Catholics.
Proof of Global Warming
From my friend Ellen – and this is what men are wearing!
Noted real estate broker Phil Faranda, in Journal News/Lohud
The better looking of the Faranda brothers – An article, and Phil is featured in a one minute video. Region sees big jump in home sales
150th anniversary: 3rd day of Gettysburgh, Pickett’s Charge, & the Medal of Honor
Pickett’s Charge is named for the commanding general of a Virginian division that took part in the charge – even though only one-third of the attackers were Virginians. Anyway, this morning there was a nice op ed written by a West Point cadet (a woman) touching on the battle, and the awarding of the Medal … Read more
A rarity: NY Republican politician endorsed by African-American clergy, and other prominent Democrats
Rob Astorino, the Westchester County Executive, running for re-election. Interesting, because Astorino is certainly a fiscally and socially conservative Republican. Mt. Vernon, NY–June 22nd….A coalition of prominent African-American ministers, led by the President of the United Black Clergy of Westchester, on Saturday endorsed Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino for re-election. The announcement was made in … Read more