The Harvard Study of Adult Development, ongoing since 1938 with a few hundred participants, has revealed that strong friendships are key to happiness, better health, and contentment. Contrary to expectations, good friendships, not factors like cholesterol levels or physical activity, were the greatest predictors of a long and happy life.
Joe’s Stuff:
Win for the week:
Win for the week: Sword fight with my Grandson = 90 minutes of exercise
Resource:
meetup.com
Quote:
“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”
– Albert Schweitzer
Curt’s Stuff:
Win for the week:
Got a brisket for my birthday that was retrieved by the butcher. Made brisket sandwiches in the crockpot with a simple recipe of cider vinegar and BBQ sauce. Topped sandwiches with coleslaw and pickles
Resource:
Use the ‘Ford’ Method to Master Small Talk
https://lifehacker.com/health/master-small-talk-ford-method
Quote:
“A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.”
– Bernard Meltzer