RECITAL

We had the pleasure of attending Joanna Leckband's violin recital on SUN. She's the oldest daughter of Jerome & Kristi. Jerome is my 1st cousin. Kristi taught 1st grade with Lois at Christ Lutheran a few(?) years back. Her little sister Maria played violin on one number. Her little brother Josiah planned cello on one number. They joined Joanna, Jerome (violin), & Kristi (cello?) for "Swamp Thang." Jerome is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Foster, which is about 30 miles north & west of Norfolk. What a musically-talented family!

CHOCOLATE

"Dark chocolate (at least 75% cocoa; 85 % is best) can be heart-healthy . . . It is rich in healthful flavonoids, particularly flavodols that can help lower the risk of heart disease . . . What's more, the AHA states that chocolate or cocoa may lower the risk of insulin resistance & high blood pressure in adults." Reader's Digest, Feb. 2021Confession:  I as too lazy to look up who the AHA is.

2021 RESOLUTIONS UPDATE

 > At least 8 road trips. 7 down, 2 more planned this month, 6 more after that.

> Give up French fries. I slipped once last month.

> Get DNA report from Ancestry.com.  Not yet.

> Do my PT exercises at least 3X per week. Not yet.

> Avoid useless FB arguments. I think I'm doing pretty well.

> Add to our National Park & bucket lists. Visited 4 parks already this year. More planned in Oct.

> Lose at least 10 lbs. Terrible. I've gained 16 lbs this year.

Because of my PT exercises & weight-loss failures, I'd have to give myself a D+ at this point.

OPTIMISM

"Happy Days:  64% of Americans optimistic." Drudge Report, 5/3. I'm in the 64% of Americans who are optimistic about the COVID pandemic; in the 36% that are pessimistic, most likely because of our government.

COVID

"Covid vaccinations slowing as supply outstrips demand." Drudge, 5/3

PITY UPDATE

After my shingles vaccination last FRI, I experienced a lot of shoulder pain. It's pretty much gone now, & as my sister reminded me, a sore shoulder is better than shingles.

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING

We watched a new episode of Call the Midwife on Netflix SUN night. Love that show!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"Food for future? EU nations put mealworms on menu." Drudge, 5/4. Tastes like chicken?