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a morning run

I thought this was an interesting article.  Basically, the author, who takes a cold shower every morning, notes that research supports various benefits to a brief cold shower first thing in the morning but suggests that is not the real reason to do it. Even though I know all the research, understand the benefits, and…

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reflecting on politics

I saw an interesting suggestion to check your Facebook and see how many supporters the various candidates have in terms of likes for their pages among your friends.  I had to change to the mobile version.  In my case: 9: Hillary Clinton 0: Donald Trump 4: Gary Johnson (Libertarian) 6: Bernie Sanders 0: Ted Cruz…

jane austen characters

I have been re-reading an watching the various Austen books and movies.  Not all – but Pride and Prejudice (book, mini-series and movie), Sense and Sensitibility (book, mini-series and movie), Emma (book and mini-series), and Mansfield Park (movie).  I spent some time pondering which of the characters I might be most like . . . P&P Elizabeth – sensible, clever and witty, and…

vocabulary size

According to this, my English vocabulary size is 30325. ★★★ Top 0.01% You are Shakespeare! You can even create new words that will expand the English dictionary. How about you?  I’m guessing most of my friends will get a similar result.  My husband informs me that I don’t speak like a normal person.  He says…

ten books

Obviously, I can’t resist Sarah’s book challenge!  From her page: “In your status line, list 10-12 books that have stayed with you in some way. Don’t take more than a few minutes and don’t think too hard — they don’t have to be ‘right’ or ‘great’ works, just ones that have touched you.” These aren’t…