Mt. Denali, Alaska

Sunday, July 13, 2025

 Bob Hope famously called Anchorage’s Fourth Avenue “the longest bar in the world.”

A beat-up, stained, cigarette-burnt old Baldwin Acrosonic piano with wonderful tone was hauled up and down the avenue as needed over a period of many, many years. It is said that it visited every bar in Anchorage many times over.
Later it belonged to my mother. Now it's mine, a cherished possession.
My husband always threatened that before he moved it one more time, he'd break it up for firewood.

 The 34th Wellness

Diet, whose stylized symbol is the Dinner Plate. I am satisfied. 

Pay attention to the macros: Carbs, Protein, and Fat. Whether you are preparing a steak dinner, a casserole, a soup, a salad, or a smoothie, each of the following loosely defined ingredients are key.

1. A carb, cooked: a cooked vegetable as beans, carrots, corn, greens

2. A carb, starchy: as potato, rice, bread, pasta, squash, carrots, banana

3. A carb, raw: as tomato, onion, lettuce, fruit, bell pepper, cucumber

4. A quality protein: as red meat, poultry, or fish

5. A quality fat: as olive oil, avocado, or full-fat dairy

Eat a wide variety of foods, all in moderation.

The person I admire is The Good Cook 


Saturday, July 12, 2025

 The 33rd Wellness

Energy, whose stylized symbol is A Charged Battery. I am busy.

To maintain energy levels, we are advised to fix any sleep problems, eat lightly. Stay hydrated. Avoid sugar. Avoid sitting for extended periods. Avoid stress, worry. a negative outlook.

The person I admire is The Exercise Bug


Friday, July 11, 2025

 The 32nd Wellness

Support, whose stylized symbol is Steel Crutch. I am protected.

I am confident of a strong support system including friends, family, professional help when needed, stored supplies, ready transportation, strong financial health, and a stoic attitude.

The person I admire is The Good Samaritan


Thursday, July 10, 2025

 The 31st Wellness

Longevity, whose stylized symbol is Wise Turtle. I am ongoing.

Study the science of extended life. Some suggestions for study include fasting, maintaining calmness, toxin avoidance, careful use of supplements, home-grown foods, quality protein, stress avoidance, fulfillment of emotional needs.

The person I admire is Methuselah


Wednesday, July 9, 2025

 The 30th Wellness

Crisis Control, whose stylized symbol is Broken Glass. I am ready.

I am quick, action oriented, alert to danger, proactive. I employ IF-THEN exercises as, for example, always having fresh water stored, gas tank full. Readiness training for performance under stress would include techniques to maintain calm. I look ahead for upcoming problems, potential emergencies. Always have a Plan B.

The person I admire is the first responder


Tuesday, July 8, 2025

 The Powers that Be

Omniwar is the weaponization of all the different systems we use, including food, health and finance. Mankind is under attack from all angles, and it’s not simply to control us but to kill us too. --Catherine Austin Fitts

**It’s a New World Order. It’s a brand-new day.  

It’s a New World Order, and brother, you're the prey. --Curtis Mayfield**