Joe: “The lifeguard screamed at me when he caught me taking a pee in our local pool.”
Pete: “How did you react?”
Joe: “He scared me. I nearly fell in the pool.”
Month: September 2024
Today’s Thought: What’s Your Favorite Pizza?
When I get a pizza I like my pizza with fresh mozzarella and loaded with veggies. A friend of mine likes her pizza with pepperoni. Even though we like different pizzas we remain good friends. The same should apply if we had different ideas about football teams or politics. When we let what we want or like get in the way of our relationships with others, something is wrong. Friendship, kindness, and respect are better choices.
Brain Teaser Alert: Can You Decode This Anagram?
Welcome to our daily anagram challenge! Test your word-solving skills with today’s anagram puzzle. Unscramble the letters to reveal the hidden word or phrase, and submit your answer to see if you’re correct. Happy puzzling!
Today’s Anagram:
Today’s Quote:
Sometimes you just have to try, even if you know it won’t work. Junot Diaz
Today’s Poem: A Friend by Edgar Albert Guest
A Friend
Edgar Albert Guest
A friend is one who stands to share
Your every touch of grief and care.
He comes by chance, but stays by choice;
Your praises he is quick to voice.
No grievous fault or passing whim
Can make an enemy of him.
And though your need be great or small,
His strength is yours throughout it all.
No matter where your path may turn
Your welfare is his chief concern.
No matter what your dream may be
He prays your triumph soon to see.
There is no wish your tongue can tell
But what it is your friend’s as well.
The life of him who has a friend
Is double-guarded to the end.
Health Facts: Is It a Cold or Is It COVID?
When trying to discern between having a cold and COVID-19, here are two lesser-known but important health facts to consider:
1. Loss of Taste and Smell
- COVID-19: A sudden and significant loss of taste (ageusia) or smell (anosmia) without nasal congestion is more characteristic of COVID-19 than a common cold. This symptom can occur early in the course of the illness and may even be the only symptom for some people. It’s not typically seen with a common cold, where any loss of smell or taste usually results from nasal congestion.
- Cold: In a common cold, if there is any loss of smell or taste, it is usually mild and related to nasal congestion or a runny nose. The loss is often partial and improves as the congestion clears.
2. Duration and Onset of Symptoms
- COVID-19: Symptoms of COVID-19 often develop gradually, over several days, and can last longer than those of a cold. Common symptoms like fever, fatigue, and cough can persist for weeks, and some people experience lingering symptoms, known as “long COVID,” for months.
- Cold: The common cold typically has a more abrupt onset of symptoms, such as a sore throat, runny nose, and cough, which usually appear suddenly and peak within a few days. Most cold symptoms resolve within a week to 10 days, and the severity of symptoms tends to decrease as the immune system clears the virus.
Recognizing these nuances can help you better differentiate between a cold and COVID-19, especially in the early stages of illness. However, testing remains the most reliable way to confirm whether symptoms are due to COVID-19.
Source: ChatGPT
Today’s Joke: Joe and His GF Go to a Restaurant
Joe: “My girlfriend and I went to a restaurant and the waiter and chef were arguing.”
Pete: “What did you do?”
Joe: “We decided not to take sides.”
Transforming Grief: Tai Chi, New Friendships, and Wordsworth’s Wisdom
Listen to my Podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, Episode 130 on your favorite podcasting app
In Episode 130 of the Journey from Grief to Healing podcast, we explore the profound impact of making new connections after loss, drawing inspiration from a recent Tai Chi class. Discover how engaging in new activities like Tai Chi can help combat feelings of isolation and promote healing through meaningful interactions. As we delve into a guided visualization exercise, we’ll reflect on the importance of positive memories in coping with grief, featuring insights from William Wordsworth’s classic poem, “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.”
Join us as we discuss the transformative power of memories, the value of social connections, and how simple practices like Tai Chi can enhance your emotional well-being. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one or seeking ways to find joy in your everyday life, this episode offers comforting wisdom and actionable steps to help you on your journey.
Keywords: Tai Chi, grief healing, making new connections, positive memories, William Wordsworth, visualization, emotional well-being, coping with loss, mindfulness, Journey from Grief to Healing.
Tags: #GriefHealing #TaiChi #PositiveMemories #WilliamWordsworth #Visualization #EmotionalWellBeing #CopingWithLoss #Mindfulness #Podcast #HealingJourney
Today’s Thought: You Have Unlimited Potential
We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg of what we can do. Our potential for learning, achieving, and making a difference in our world is unlimited. Frequently repeat to yourself today: I do not have limits. I am making a difference.
Today’s Quote: Make a Difference Today
Go out into the world and do good until there is too much good in the world. ~ Larry H. Miller
