“Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible."
“Let us leave pretty women to men devoid of imagination."
“As long as men are free to ask what they must, free to say what they think, free to think what they will, freedom can never be lost and science can never regress."
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”
“Remembrance of things past is not necessarily the remembrance of things as they were.”
Time, which changes people, does not alter the image we have of them.
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
William Shakespeare, Macbeth
12 truths I learned from life and writing | Anne Lamott
A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for sure. She dives into the nuances of being a human who lives in a confusing, beautiful, emotional world, offering her characteristic life-affirming wisdom and humor on family, writing, the meaning of God, death and more.
Help Me · Sonny Boy Williamson II
More Real Folk Blues
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1963 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1966-08-03
Producer: Marshall Chess
Producer: Leonard Chess
Producer: Willie Dixon
Composer Lyricist: Ralph Bass
Composer Lyricist: Sonny Boy Williamson II
Composer Lyricist: Willie Dixon
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Led Zeppelin was given tribute at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 2, 2012. It was televised on Dec. 26, 2012. In my opinion, it was probably the best one I have ever seen. Jack Black introduced the band and the performers include The Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, and Heart. ALL amazing performances.
In this episode, I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain and body at different levels of consumption and over time.
I also describe genetic differences that predispose certain individuals to alcoholism, binge and habit-drinking.
I explain alcohol metabolism in simple terms and how it effectively acts as a poison, leading to cellular stress and damage.
I then explain that it impacts neuronal function and changes our thinking and behavior – hallmarks of inebriation.
I also discuss how alcohol consumption of different amounts impacts inflammation, stress, neurodegeneration, and cancer risk and negatively impacts the gut microbiome, brain thickness, hormone balance, mood and feelings of motivation.
Additionally, I discuss the biology of hangovers and describe science-based strategies to mitigate the severity of a hangover.
Since alcohol is one of the most widely consumed recreational substances, this episode ought to be of relevance to everyone.
Indeed, even low-to-moderate alcohol consumption negatively impacts the brain and body in direct ways.
The goal of this episode is to help people make informed decisions about their alcohol consumption that are in keeping with their mental and physical health goals.
