Category Archives: Just Us

Ouch! That Hurt!

Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Christmas day is the most common day of the year for heart attacks to happen. We beat the roosters up this fine morning as Paul had to be at the cardiologists office at 8:00 AM in Los Alamitos.  He … Continue reading →

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Ouch!

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Back strains and sprains are the most common cause of back pain. You can injure muscles, tendons or ligaments by lifting something too heavy or not lifting safely. Some people strain their back by sneezing, coughing, twisting or bending … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary!

Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 by Paul

Fact: We got the keys to our new home one year ago today! One year ago today, my real estate agent met us at the front door and said, “these are the keys to the rest of your life.” Since … Continue reading →

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Saturday Was A Work Day!

Posted on Saturday, May 7, 2022 by Paul

Fact: You can gain calories by licking stamps. Licking one stamp makes you consume 1/10 of a calorie; if you were to lick 3000 stamps a day, that would equate to about 16 chicken nuggets from McDonald’s. The office was humming … Continue reading →

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More Doctors!

Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The earliest written record that mentions the practice of medicine is Hammurabi’s Code from the 18th century BC in Mesopotamia. This extensive code of laws includes information for physicians about payments for successful treatments and punishments for medical failures. … Continue reading →

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Oh Dear, Getting A Physical Today!

Posted on Monday, April 25, 2022 by Paul

Fact: We are born with only two innate fears.  While it might seem like you’ve been afraid of snakes and spiders since you were born, that’s not totally true. Scientists found that humans have just two innate fears: the fear … Continue reading →

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Saturday Has Arrived; We Made It in One Piece!

Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The original name for the search engine Google was Backrub. It was renamed Google after the googol, which is the number one,  followed by 100 zeros. Did You Know? In 1920, Edward Kasner’s nine-year-old nephew, Milton Sirotta, coined the … Continue reading →

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Friday Be Here And It Is A Work Day!

Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 by Paul

Fact. The Indian railways employ more than a million employees.  We were tired after the visit and decided to be lazy today.  We worked in the office for a while, and Mary made reservations for our upcoming trip to Oregon.  … Continue reading →

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We Relaxed Today!

Posted on Sunday, April 10, 2022 by Paul

Fact: When we relax, the flow of blood increases around our body giving us more energy. It helps us to have a calmer and clearer mind which aids positive thinking, concentration, memory and decision making. Relaxation slows our heart rate, … Continue reading →

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Happy 51st Birthday Joe!

Posted on Saturday, April 9, 2022 by Paul

Fact: When a person’s birth date and age are the same, it is called a golden birthday.  For example, if you were born on the 11th and turn 11, it is your golden birthday.  The most common birth date in … Continue reading →

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