Posts Tagged: health

Do I have a mission?

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Over at the Puffin Ranch, Westi asks us if we have a mission.

What is a mission, exactly? I like this definition pretty well, partly stolen from the dictionary, partly my own:

A strongly felt aim, ambition or calling that guides most of one’s waking hours.

I think I used to have a mission or three, back in my twenties and thirties.

Bottled water straight from the tap?

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Not too long ago I asked some coworkers why they buy bottled water rather than using their tap water. “It’s healthier.” “It’s better for you.” I was skeptical of these vague statements, and when questioned, they couldn’t back them up. Turns out they, and millions of Americans, may be wasting their money and creating tons… Read more »

Music, illness and fatigue

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Sheet Music Originally uploaded by Anna-B The two reasons I listen to so much music: One: Music is humanity’s highest achievement. Two: I’m tired and sickly. A 2006 study showed that listening to music can reduce chronic pain and depression. Well, duh. I don’t have chronic pain so much as lack of energy, digestive troubles,… Read more »

A Greener Apple

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I am really happy to see Apple leading the way towards cleaner, less harmful personal computers. I plan to hold off on getting a new Apple laptop until I can get one with an LED display (no mercury!).