Of course one of the first signs is the ROBIN.

Many Robins don’t fly South for the Winter.

In the winter they change their eating habits from insects to fruit.

They gather in large flocks to forage for berries in the forests.

Other signs of Spring are Dandelions which are hardy, nutrient-dense weeds.

They are highly nutritious offering vitamins A, C and K.

The trees begin to prepare for Spring and are in the early formation of leaves.

There is a predictability to it all.

How wonderful!

Researchers saw this trend in the new study published this month in the journal Geriatrics that followed more than 11,000 seniors for about a decade.

They gauged mental and physical health with a common cognitive exam that tests short-term memory and math skills, as well as a simple walking test.

Walking engages cardiovascular, sensory, nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

A slower gait – typically less than about 4 feet a second – can indicate underlying health issues.

In the end, more than 45% of the participants showed improvement in their thinking skills and/or walking speed over time.

Improvement was more likely among those with positive attitudes about their aging. (CNN)

We are grateful for all our grandchildren and their accomplishments.

I also wanted to acknowledge three of them who obtained postgraduate degrees.

One of them worked on an ambulance all through her four years in college

After getting her undergraduate degree, she attended nursing school and is now working in the emergency dept. of a large hospital.

Our grandson spent four years in medical school after receiving his degree and is now a doctor.

Upon graduation, he has been assigned to a hospital in the Detroit area.

His specialty is anesthesiology.

Another granddaughter went on after her bachelor’s degree to get a masters in Assisted Reproduction. She is now in a field that is very much in demand.

I’ve always been impressed by people who pursue a goal with great perseverance and dedication.

We need more like them!

That’s how long it might take to buy a baked potato with a filling of your choice.

Yes, they are called “Jacket Spuds” because they are served unpeeled.

150 people will wait in line in the city of Preston, England for their turn.

One of the sellers is called SPUDBROS, a family business that does very well.

Some of the more popular fillings include baked beans or tuna salad.

At $6 each, they are far less than deli sandwiches or drive-thru foods.

Don’t be surprised if you see them popping up in your area.

Many Subway shops have them on their menus already.

Or, it may be worth flying across the Atlantic Ocean to get in line yourself!

If not today, when?

(NYT)

Leafy greens such as spinach and perennial kid favorites such as strawberries and grapes held the highest levels of potentially harmful pesticide residues according to the 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce.

Nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, blackberries, pears, potatoes and blueberries filled out this year’s “Dirty Dozen” most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables.

This was according to the report released Tuesday by the Environmental Working Group, or EWG, a health advocacy organization.

We were gently rinsing strawberries yesterday and a lot of sand came out. (CNN)

So, there you have it.

Last night, the pilot & copilot lost their lives when their plane struck a fire truck.

It happened at LaGuardia Airport when the Air Canada plane was landing at 104 mph.

The air traffic controller said, “I guess I messed up!”

Accidents happen.

My heart goes out to all those involved.

We never know when our time will come.

I hope neither pilot took lingering regrets with them.

If you must seek forgiveness, DO IT TODAY!

If not today, when?

The seven-time Super Bowl champion hasn’t appeared in the league since the 2022 season, spending the past two years as an NFL broadcast analyst for Fox Sports.

Brady is also a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

He initially retired from the NFL after the 2021 season, but announced that he’d be returning for one more year just under two months later.

Brady’s legendary career includes 15 Pro Bowl nods, three MVP awards and two Offensive Player of the Year honors. He sits at No. 1 on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list, completions list and passing touchdowns leaderboard.

While Brady is several years removed from his latest retirement, he showed some of the accuracy and timing that defined his NFL tenure on Saturday.

He finished 6-of-8 for 61 yards and two touchdowns during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic (h/t Diamond Leung of the Las Vegas Review-Journal).

Nordic countries were guaranteed a spot on the podium.

Actually, all three spots on the podium.

According to the latest edition of the World Happiness Report, the three happiest countries in the world are Finland, Iceland and Denmark.

Finland was named the happiest country in the world for a record 9th time in a row.

Iceland finished second and Denmark took third place in the ranking.

The Report is compiled by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford.

It is included in the Annual Report On Global Happiness. (CNN)

Sean Penn finally got his hands on his third Oscar… sort of.

The “One Battle After Another” star, who was a no-show at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday when he won the best supporting actor Oscar for that film.

He was seen in a video published on social media on Tuesday receiving a makeshift version of the statuette in Ukraine.

The clip showed the 65-year-old actor, activist and humanitarian receiving a flat, metallic trophy in the unmistakable silhouette of the Academy Award.

Although a controversial figure thoughout his life, he has made this a better place.