On August 16, 2022, Joe Biden, The President of the United States of America, signed the law of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This Act covers a wide range of regulations on health, taxes, and climate change. The Act contains several provisions designed to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for people receiving Medicare […]
In the weeks before arriving in Banff, I read several travel guides, travel blogs, and watch informative and entertaining videos on YouTube. Before I travel anywhere, I do a lot of homework to familiarize myself with the destination. I believe it enhances a trip because it provides a roadmap, so to speak, of places […]
Time management is a futile goal. Instead, manage your emotions, your focus, and knowing what gives you a sense of purpose to feel more joy than stress. Originally Published on https://covisioning.com/
Midlife gets a bad rap. But why? After all, we know that happiness is a U shape, with our satisfaction rising by the time we turn 50 (Blanchflower, 2020). We also know that when we reach older adulthood, we will recall our midlife years as better than other periods of our lives (Galambos, 2020). So, why is it that we are […]
Several weeka ago I saw a news story announcing that the legendary, actress of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Gina Lollobrigida is running for a seat in the Italian Senate. She is 95 years of age. In April she was quoted in the Italian Newspaper Corriere della Sera saying, “Italy is in bad shape, I want to […]
By Jerry Zezima Three days after receiving a patent for the telephone in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell placed a call to his assistant, Thomas Watson. Here is a transcript of the conversation. Bell: “Watson, come here. I want you.” Watson: “What?” Bell: “Come here.” Watson: “Who is this?” Bell: “Bell.” Watson: (Inaudible) Bell (yelling): “Can […]
Do you make lists? Whether it is based on my OCD or just efficiency, I like lists. Do you have a list for grocery shopping? It saves money and time. Do you have a travel packing list? It can save you from forgetting something important. One time my wife and I went to a destination […]
I have a friend who watches every single game of the NY Mets. I guess that’s one way to spend your retirement. But I am not much of a sports fan. I don’t watch baseball or hockey or basketball. I never watched much football, either, until we moved to the Philadelphia […]
Early in August my wife and I went on an 11-day tour of Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks. Being nature lovers, it ranks as one of the most scenic trips we’ve had in our travels in the past few years. With Covid-19 still raising its ugly head around the world, we were relieved to […]
It is summer. I am on holiday, enjoying my downtime. I am resting both my tired body and mind, which gives me plenty of time to observe, reflect, and meditate. My days are filled with mindfulness, and quality time with family and friends, by the beautiful sea that gifts us with all the shades of […]
