2021-04-08: Five years retired. Feeling ‘bored’ with retirement. Same sort of feeling I had when working, about the same timing. (I used to joke that 1st year is learning, 2nd-3rd is very productive (the expert), 4th is bored but still delivering, 5th is looking for something new. Problem with being retired is that there is… Read more »
A book on “biogerontology”, the science of aging and the potential to “cure” aging. Discusses 10 areas that need solutions if we are to extend human lifespan. Many are under investigation today. There are actually some clinical trials under way or planned. Progress is being made (good!), but not fast enough to help me (bad).… Read more »
Ben Patrick is the “knees over toes guy”. This is a short book laying out the program Patrick uses for addressing knee pain and injury avoidance. Classic advice is to keep the knees over the foot (behind the toes) when exercising or participating in any sport. Book’s argument is that this advice is impossible to… Read more »
Picked up this book due to my recent knee issues. Author is a personal trainer and orthopaedic exercise specialist. The book argues that healing and recovery from injury is not complete, leading to re-injury. Book begins by laying out the science of collagen. Collagen is the primary structural molecule in the body. Different forms in… Read more »
It’s been one week since I received my new iPad Pro. (It is a replacement for my 3rd Generation iPad pre-ordered in spring 2012. Apple stopped updating IOS in 2016). Initial impressions after one week of usage.
Up early again this morning. Today’s weird thoughts. I don’t think it’s “brain fog” from the 2nd vaccine shot 😉
A book written to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic… Picked it up because is looked interesting, but I was not expecting much. But I found it a very informative and useful read. Starts with an overview of the history of vaccination. For small pox, references “variolation” and the cow pox story that everyone describes.… Read more »
Background 1: I turn 71 this year. So my RRSP’s must be converted to RRIF’s before December 31. With the COVID-19 lockdowns ongoing, I have time to take care of these (boring but important) financial details. Background 2: My mother died in 2018. For several years, I helped her manage her money. Plus, I’ve been… Read more »
I have met my 10,000 steps per day target for 400 days in a row! Background: When the COVID-19 “lockdowns” started in March/2020, I set a goal to do 10,000 steps per day. I did it for 400 days. Rain or shine, hot or cold, snow or no. Yes, it is a somewhat OCD.
I’ve been overweight or obese most of my life. It feels like I’ve been on a diet forever trying to lose the extra pounds.