DUH: “Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain”

 DOUBLE DUH! Note last paragraph excerpted on reduction of dementia. Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating “the average American has fewer than three friends”. This actually echoes what the World Health Organization has called a crisis of … Read more

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys legend

He was 82.  Nice tribute in Rolling Stone and if you were or are a fan, worth reading. Rolling Stone? I didn't even know it still existed.  Brian Wilson, who as leader of the Beach Boys and a founder of California rock invented a massively successful pop sound full of harmonies and sunshine, has died … Read more

WSJ: “Soft-pedaling disorder in the streets helps Trump’s deportation agenda.”

The Wall Street Journal lead editorial yesterday. They are oh so right.  Will Democrats ever learn a political lesson on immigration and crime? It doesn’t appear so judging from their response to the migrant protests in Los Angeles that turned violent on Sunday night. Chaos on the streets will increase public support for a hard-line … Read more

Health Update – Part 2

Part 1 is here. Health Update (first in years!) Part One  And of course it had a spoiler alert.  You may want to read Part 1 first, but not necessary. Four weeks ago yesterday, I had my six month visit to Sloan to see Dr. Zelentz. As per the usual they had the blood work … Read more