Thursday, August 20, 2026

Since I've Become Old

I thought I'd just run down a quick review of changes I've noticed since I've become old.

I can't tell you exactly when I first felt that I've become old but there was a time when it seemed pretty clear.

I was thinking about the changes I've noticed and thought that sharing them might be helpful to somebody.  So here they are:

  • I move a lot slower.  I can't really even begin to match the pace that I used to do things.
  • I bite my lips and tongue a lot more frequently.  I don't know why.
  • I have hiccups a lot more often.  I don't know why.
  • I swallow wrong a lot more often and end up coughing. 
Those last 3 all sound like neurological things to me.

  • I've noticed a couple of what I consider signs of cognitive decline:
    • I can't remember how to spell certain words right away; I have to stop and wait and think.
    • I can't do simple arithmetic of more than a few numbers in my head anymore; I have to write them down.
That's all I can think of at the moment.


New Feature:  Recipes.  Note a new page with an index of recipes.

Ketchup

Makes 1 C.

1C tomato paste

1/4 C. apple cider

1/4 C. apple cider vinegar

1tsp. garlic powder (Use organic; it's just better.)

1/4 tsp. salt

 Blend; use a blender or a food processor. Add more cider if needed.


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