Having listed time-wasting, purposeless things they more or less habitually do, suddenly John sums it up. and explains the why-and-wherefore of the silly habits they've revealed.
Friday, June 2, 2017
(VIDEO) RIDICULOUS HABITS
Responding to the topic that Emily Frankel picks, John Cullum and Em find themselves behaving somewhat ridiculously.
Having listed time-wasting, purposeless things they more or less habitually do, suddenly John sums it up. and explains the why-and-wherefore of the silly habits they've revealed.
Having listed time-wasting, purposeless things they more or less habitually do, suddenly John sums it up. and explains the why-and-wherefore of the silly habits they've revealed.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
TOOTH HEAL THYSELF
I noticed in The Week Magazine, a small article headlined, "Tooth Heal Thyself."
I grabbed it, and read every word. I'd just had my teeth cleaned. It takes a half hour to get to get there, an hour in the Dentist's office, another half hour to get back home; costs about $300 to get "no urgent problems, come back in six months," though I have a cap that needs to be replaced, which will be three appointments that will be costly in time and money.
Can one NOT go to the dentist and keep one's teeth in shape? The magazine article mentioned that you could keep your teeth healthy, even heal a cavity by chewing on a stick.
I googled -- read articles in Newsweek, and Time -- found references, quotable quotes from established scientists confirming that you-yourself can heal cavities with "nutrient rich foods" -- finally, bumped into the World Health Organization. In bold print, in its international reports on oral hygiene that were published in 1986 and again in 2000, the World Health Organization recommends the use of Miswak.
Here's link to the Wikipedia photo and article: "Minerals in this root or twig include potassium, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and calcium oxides. These ingredients all strengthen the tooth enamel. The bark contains an antibiotic which suppresses the growth of bacteria and the formation of plaque. Research shows that regular use of miswak significantly reduces plaque, gingivitis and growth of carcinogenic bacteria."
On Miswak's website, (it's pronounced "miz wa"), I learned that Miswak, (Salvadora persica), was used by the Babylonians some 7000 years ago; was later used throughout the Greek and Roman empires, and also by ancient Egyptians, Muslims and Inca civilizations; is used in different parts of Africa, Asia, especially the Middle East, and South America. "It naturally strengthens and protects the enamel with resins and mild abrasives for whiter teeth and fresher breath; reduces stains from tobacco products, coffee and teas; the form of the twig massages the gums, and makes it easier to get to the hard-to-reach places for a standard toothbrush. It is used in place of the ordinary toothbrush and toothpaste -- the miswak stick requires no toothpaste whatsoever."
I'm picturing myself chewing on it. You can buy it on Miswakstick.com for $1.99 -- buy a few, a bunch, or purchase it on Etsy, Ebay, Walmart, Amazon. My husband said, "Let's try it -- let me be the guinea pig." Our two sticks will arrive in about a week.
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I grabbed it, and read every word. I'd just had my teeth cleaned. It takes a half hour to get to get there, an hour in the Dentist's office, another half hour to get back home; costs about $300 to get "no urgent problems, come back in six months," though I have a cap that needs to be replaced, which will be three appointments that will be costly in time and money.
Can one NOT go to the dentist and keep one's teeth in shape? The magazine article mentioned that you could keep your teeth healthy, even heal a cavity by chewing on a stick.
I googled -- read articles in Newsweek, and Time -- found references, quotable quotes from established scientists confirming that you-yourself can heal cavities with "nutrient rich foods" -- finally, bumped into the World Health Organization. In bold print, in its international reports on oral hygiene that were published in 1986 and again in 2000, the World Health Organization recommends the use of Miswak.
Here's link to the Wikipedia photo and article: "Minerals in this root or twig include potassium, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and calcium oxides. These ingredients all strengthen the tooth enamel. The bark contains an antibiotic which suppresses the growth of bacteria and the formation of plaque. Research shows that regular use of miswak significantly reduces plaque, gingivitis and growth of carcinogenic bacteria."
On Miswak's website, (it's pronounced "miz wa"), I learned that Miswak, (Salvadora persica), was used by the Babylonians some 7000 years ago; was later used throughout the Greek and Roman empires, and also by ancient Egyptians, Muslims and Inca civilizations; is used in different parts of Africa, Asia, especially the Middle East, and South America. "It naturally strengthens and protects the enamel with resins and mild abrasives for whiter teeth and fresher breath; reduces stains from tobacco products, coffee and teas; the form of the twig massages the gums, and makes it easier to get to the hard-to-reach places for a standard toothbrush. It is used in place of the ordinary toothbrush and toothpaste -- the miswak stick requires no toothpaste whatsoever."
I'm picturing myself chewing on it. You can buy it on Miswakstick.com for $1.99 -- buy a few, a bunch, or purchase it on Etsy, Ebay, Walmart, Amazon. My husband said, "Let's try it -- let me be the guinea pig." Our two sticks will arrive in about a week. Thursday, May 25, 2017
TODAY'S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE
Time Magazine recently published the 100 Most Influential People In The World 2017. (If you want to read it, click the link.)
Jeffrey Bezos and LeBron James are on the list.
Bezos continues to amaze me. The more we get to know him, see what interests him, get a sense of where he is going business-wise, I am impressed by his ideas. He focuses on what the world needs now. Yes, I'm hearing the melody of "Love Sweet Love," but he is singing that the world needs a future where people can live, work, play with hope and joy, and a feeling that they are doing something important. Yes, I'm thinking of the Ten-thousand Year Clock, and Blue Origin, his space Rocket that's soon going to travel to Mars, projects Bezos has been expanding and financing, along with many, many other things he's providing for us.
Time Magazine's list includes major, important people's names, but without question Jeffrey Bezos is my choice for "number-one, influential."
LeBron James is also my choice for number-one influential.
James' talent, amazing mind, and hero's energy and drive -- to win, to do what needs to be done for his team.
With his fame, name, and winning, he made a foundation.
He has invested in the next and next generations.
He is intensely focused on inspiring and encouraging kids.
He is teaching them that talent, study, perfecting one's talent, combined with passion and tenacity and decency, can do the impossible.
Yes, Lebron James and Jeffrey Bezos are at the very top of my list, Emily Frankel's list, of who is major, important, profoundly influential.
Jeffrey Bezos and LeBron James are on the list.
Time Magazine's list includes major, important people's names, but without question Jeffrey Bezos is my choice for "number-one, influential."
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James' talent, amazing mind, and hero's energy and drive -- to win, to do what needs to be done for his team.
With his fame, name, and winning, he made a foundation.
He has invested in the next and next generations.
He is intensely focused on inspiring and encouraging kids.
He is teaching them that talent, study, perfecting one's talent, combined with passion and tenacity and decency, can do the impossible.
Yes, Lebron James and Jeffrey Bezos are at the very top of my list, Emily Frankel's list, of who is major, important, profoundly influential.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
(VIDEO) SINFUL DOINGS
Emily Frankel, as usual, picks the topic, telling John Cullum, "It's time to examine the things we do that are selfish and hurtful -- that affect others in a harmful way."
Husband John and wife Emily, wend their way through and around this somewhat tricky issue. If you (watching this video) had to talk about your "sinful doings," what would you mention?
Husband John and wife Emily, wend their way through and around this somewhat tricky issue. If you (watching this video) had to talk about your "sinful doings," what would you mention?
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