May 26, 2016

May 26, Thursday --
So many of you mentioned birthdays in May, and, of course, flowers and how Spring is solidly here -- Isn't it interesting what a single word sparks in our brains?

Going to Sedona on Sunday. Has anyone stayed at L'Auberge de Sedona? If so, please give me a review. I've looked at photos of Sedona and surrounding mining towns -- I'll tell you, it wouldn't matter if Aliens or the Russians landed, you wouldn't care, you're all tucked away, safe and sound. I can't wait to talk to people who've lived there all their lives and do they particularly care if Poutin doesn't wear a shirt?


Okay, they're stripping away Russian Olympic medals. Question: Do you think they should be banned from the Olympics in Rio -- wow, in only 80 days? Do you think if they find banned drugs in kept Russian samples of past Olympics, those medals should be stripped as well? You know, it just ain't the same thing if you won the Silver and you're notified it's now Gold -- you never got to stand on the podium, your national anthem being played, touted all over the world. I wonder what the Russian athletes themselves think about all this? Did they want the drugs?

Okay, guys, lots of stressful stuff going on for many of you, but that means it's only more important that you do what physical activity you can. Exercise is the best answer to stress, please believe me. A nice steady consistent exercise regimen. And you do what you can, no rules, no regulations, okay? Most important, though, is cardio --