Our Travels for 2026

January 1, 2026. Started off the New Year the same way I always start my mornings – Lucy and I were out the door early and did our 2 mile walk on the golf course. The rest of the day was spent getting things packed for our trip to Florida. 

The Debate between Permanent DST v. Standard Time

The debate to make a permanent time for the country is now taking place. The Sunshine Act (making Daylight Savings Time permanent) currently passed the House and now heads to the Senate. I found the following argument on X talking about each time one -- there is quite a debate as to which to make permanent. I also asked Google AI for an argument, which follows the X argument.

Yes, most Americans wake at 6:30am to be at work and school by 8am. If permanent DST were to become law, many would wake long before sunrise. We need morning sunlight to wake up and feel alert. 

Staying Healthy into your 70s and Beyond

A friend of ours asked me about doing a blog about health, in general. Maybe some of you know, but I have been an advocate of low carbohydrate, clean eating for many years. This blog will include information I have found on exercise, food, vitamins, etc. My first suggestion is to look at your own habits - are they making you feel good, or do you feel like crap? Do you need to lose some weight? How much sugary foods do you eat in a day? (Be sure to click on all the blue highlighted links for more info.)