Welcome to the Retirement News Articles for the week of August 14th:
- My favorite articles for the week are:
- Bonus Story – Scandinavian Uprising Against Modern Architecture
- Travel for Seniors – An Island-by-Island Guide to Portugal’s Azores
- Recreation & Hobbies – House Plants and the Magic Coffee Filter
Though I am not the author of these Retirement News Articles, I have searched earnestly for quality content that will prove of value and interest to my subscribers. I hope you enjoy these articles and encourage you to comment on not only the content, but with thoughts on what subjects you would like to see in this weekly compilation.
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Mike
Bonus Story for Retirement News Articles
Having worked most of my career in the building industry, I was not surprised at the headline of the article below. Especially in Europe, there has been a noticeable increase in bold, geometric architectural forms since the 1980’s. These projects have often been designed and constructed without much consideration for the contextual landscape around them.
This seems now to be facing some public backlash in Scandinavia. Though I have former co-workers that would disagree with me, I am not disappointed to see the public beginning to weigh in more forcefully on projects that affect their communities. I leave you with a favorite quote of mine within the article:
“What we build today should be standing as long as possible, and, to make that happen, we have to build in a way that makes the building loved by the public, by its users,” Singstad says. “I think it’s more important than ever that buildings are considered beautiful by those who are not architects or experts on aesthetics…”
Scandinavian Uprising Against Modern Architecture
Travel for Seniors
Having never been there, I will have to fantasize as I read the first article about the seemingly mystical Portugal’s Azores Islands. I should do my best to make it, however, as though rusty, my wife can speak Portuguese, which would make for both a fun and beautiful trip.
What is more American than county fairs and their sometimes wacky, oftentimes traditional, but rarely healthy, gastronomical offerings. This article visits the Iowa State Fair and gives us their take on this slice of Americana.
An Island-by-Island Guide to Portugal’s Azores
The Theory of American Festival Cuisine
Lifestyle, Health and Welfare for Seniors
In an article dated in 2020, I read how Stanford Medicine scientists had devised a smartwatch-based “alarm system” that goes off when it detects signs of infection. That, and other health functions, are described in this article from September 2022. I would think this is definitely a technology of interest to seniors as the capabilities of smart watches continues to grow.
The second article gives you a short, concise, but helpful plan for staying both physically and mentally fit as you age. Below are the 4 main recommendations:
- Exercise for the Body and Brain
- Strive for Mental Fitness
- Stay Social
- Develop Good Sleep Hygiene
Smart Watches Can Detect Early Signs of Illness
Staying Fit as You Age Isn’t Just About Exercise
Food, Nutrition & Cooking
The first article continues my focus upon the healing power of food. As I had lamented in a previous article, the traditional medical community is slow on the uptake, but there are signs of movement. However, it hasn’t yet to become mainstream nor has it made its way into formal medical education.
Boy, what a dilemma! How would you choose between a second hamburger or a single order of French fries to go with the first burger? According to article two, a second hamburger would be advisable from a health perspective.
I’ve always claimed it’s a toss-up whether it is Mexican or Italian food that is my favorite. If the truth be told, Mexican food likely edges out Italian by a nose. Hence, I couldn’t resist sharing this article for others that favor that south of the border cuisine.
Lastly, as summer is (not yet!) winding down, article four tells you how to cook over an open fire, whether on your back yard fire pit or during a car camping trip in the great outdoors.
The Nutritional Shift in the Medical Field
Two Burgers are Better for You Than Fries?
3 Ways to Cook Over an Open Fire
Recreation & Hobbies for Seniors
I have always had a love/hate relationship with indoor plants. Until recently, I could never seem to get the watering down right. To this day, I still don’t know whether I over or under watered all of those former plants which are now in plant heaven. In walks the ubiquitous coffee filter and it looks like your problem is solved.
With the second article, you can journey into the fascinating and bizarre world of our feathered friends, from the mystery of avian irruptions to the multi-million-dollar industry spurred by bird poop. I can’t resist reminding you that I posted an article about the million dollar “coffee poop” in a previous weekly newsletter…you heard it here first!
House Plants and the Magic Coffee Filter
Arts, Entertainment & Reading
Article one gives you insights into what books influenced many of today’s popular writers. Who knows, maybe this will give you some additional books to add to your must read list.
Article two is either a bit late or a bit early, depending upon your perspective. Of the 15 bucket list festivals, several on the list have passed and others are not until 2024. That said, there are still a few to catch in the remainder of 2023.
The Books That Made Your Favorite Authors Want to Write
The 15 Best Festivals in the US to Add to Your Bucket List
Financial Management for Seniors
Picking up a part-time job in retirement is an easy way to improve your retirement lifestyle. However, the amount you earn could affect your Social Security benefits, so check out article one to find out more.
The second article gives you a good primer on planning for wills and trusts.