Ipecac. No, I’m not talking about the story of the headless horseman. I’m talking about syrup. And this ain’t from Aunt Jemima or even Cousin T’s. Ipecac syrup is some kinda tough stuff. In fact, ipecac is what they use in medical situations (poisonings, etc.) to induce vomiting. So, obviously it’s not something your body needs or wants. And yet, would you believe people … Read the rest…
Category Archives: Rhyme and Reason
The system that runs X.com (formerly known as Twitter) acknowledges an increase in “Rage Bait” posts there. Here’s what they say: “There’s a noticeable presence of posts designed to incite anger or controversy, often referred to as “rage bait,” which can lead to negative interactions and a less enjoyable platform experience.” Wow. People create “Rage bait” posts on X just to make people mad. … Read the rest…
Some say chromium health benefits are measurable. Others say no. Yeah, it’s just like everything else these days. Tons of evidence why something’s good for you. And tons of evidence against it. The FDA says this about chromium health benefits: “One small study suggests that chromium picolinate may reduce the risk of insulin resistance, and therefore possibly may reduce the risk of type 2 … Read the rest…
With all the frustrating things your government does, it’s tempting to simply gripe, complain, and yell at the people “in charge.” But those things just add to the chaos and confusion? And that might be playing into the hands of the people in charge. How about you try this on for size. Use your frustration as a springboard of opportunity to talk to your … Read the rest…
When you were young, was the world a better place? And can you honestly agree with these thoughts. You had a lot more fun People were nicer Grownups took better care of our world Life was just plain easier Yeah, when you were young, was that how it was? I sure thought it was. At least that’s how I thought when I was young. … Read the rest…
I discovered a convenient way to dive a little deeper into information. And X marks the spot. Yeah, the social media channel known as X. Maybe you remember it as Twitter. Anyway, all you gotta do to tap into the “secret” little tool is click or tap on the XI icon, known as Grok, next to a post or profile when you see it. … Read the rest…
You know the time between dates is measurable. So, I know you know those measurements are called days or weeks or months or years, etc. Because those are the words we use to describe measurements of time. Alright. I think we’re good on that. But wait. Some people think there’s not time between dates. Uh-oh. I think I just kicked my figurative toe on … Read the rest…