Non-stop whining. Incessant screaming. Endless complaining. Ouch! For this retired but still groovy engineer, there is no reason to panic. It is always better to remain calm and composed even during emergency situations. It is a must that we take things one step at a time and never be rattled with all the whining, screaming, and complaining of our friends…
It has been a week since the first consultation of my dear Laura with Dr. Smith, her new telehealth Finger Doctor and my personal virtual doctor. In fairness to my wife, she has been a very obedient 70-year-old patient. She faithfully and passionately followed all the advice of Dr. Smith. What would you expect from a hopelessly romantic grandmother who…
10:45 am. From the airport, we decided to go home. Instead of visiting a nearby tertiary hospital to get my dear Laura checked by their doctors and specialists, we nonchalantly opted to drive straight to our loving house. My game plan was very clear the moment Laura felt better and was able to finally move and walk after minutes of…
Las Vegas was a blast! Words are not enough. Surprisingly, my knees did not hurt. My back was not in pain. I felt good during the entire 5-day trip to the entertainment capital of the world. And I wanted to stay longer. I fancied living there and enjoying all the bright and vibrant lights in the next few years. There…
I am back in the US for good. And I am back for more wonderful experiences and amazing adventures with my family. There is no turning back. No retreat, no surrender for me. I have just ended almost five long decades of professional work as a topnotch builder in Europe and Asia, and I am ready to face the next…
Since my arrival in the US from Portugal, I have been feeling some nasty tingling sensation on my knees. Even without really doing anything on a bright and sunny Sunday afternoon, I would feel pain, though not much pain, from time to time. I never had a history of major knee problems or chronic joint issues, so I do not…
I spent decades of my life working overseas as an engineer. A state-of-the-art suspension bridge in Portugal was my last project in Europe. I am back in the US to finally retire and enjoy the fruits of my labor with my family. Time to spend my hard-earned money and experience the best that the world has to offer! I know…
When was the last time you played ball? Last year? A decade ago? Michael Jordan era? 1995?Do you still remember your last visit to the gym? Inspired by Arnold Scwarzenegger? Or by Lou Ferrigno? Maybe by The Six Million Dollar Man? Perhaps by Mr. Clean?How was it dancing and swaying with your friends? To the tune of Dancing Queen? Or …
Pain is part and parcel of getting old. Inevitable. Undeniable.The older you get, the more pain you will experience. Non-negotiable. Unstoppable.And it is all over the place. It is all over your fast-getting fragile body. And you can never turn back time. Yes, you are getting frail. You are getting weak. You are getting weary.And you are about to suffer more,…
Life is short.Cliché as it may be, it is a sad and dreadful reality.And often, we make it even shorter. And quicker. Nobody to blame but us, our ignorant preferences and irresponsible choices, our lifestyle.We are careless. We are thoughtless. We are reckless. But we want to live longer. We want to beat common health problems in elderly. 60 years….