Barb's Daily Dose

Piano Stairs: "A Fun and Amazing Video"

The Hormone Guide

Women Will Understand This! 
Men Should Memorize It!

Every woman knows that there are days when all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his hands! This is a handy guide that should be carried like a driver's license in the wallet of every husband, boyfriend, co-worker or significant other!

DANGEROUS	SAFER	SAFEST	ULTRA  SAFE
What's for  dinner?	Can I help you  with dinner?	Where would you like  to go for dinner?	Here, have some wine.
Are you  wearing that?	You sure  look good in brown!	WOW! Look at you!	Here, have some wine
What are you  so worked up about?	Could we be  overreacting?	Here's my paycheck.	Here, have some wine.
Should you be  eating that?	You know, there are  a lot of apples left.	Can I get you a piece  of chocolate with that?	Here, have some wine.
What did you  DO all day?	I hope you didn't  over-do it today.	I've always loved you  in that robe!	Here, have some wine.

Is the Glass Half Full?

"Is the Glass Half Full"?

Depending on how your answer that question may predict whether you live a longer healthier life or run into some problems.  In a study of  97,000 women aged 50-79, as part of the Woman's Health Initiative, women who were more optimistic, were 14% less likely to die in the next 8 years than their pessimistic counterparts. Is it that the optimists were more likely to exercise and eat well?  Yes, but they also found that women who are cynical or even hostile, were much more likely to have health problems. Interesting?  If you want to read more, here's the link:

So, smile, it may save your life.  And, if you're feeling grumpy, and can't force a smile, then go out an exercise.

Swearing As Pain Relief

  If it hurts, then go ahead and swear like a sailor on shore duty. That's the news from researchers in England. Apparently, swearing taps into the fight or flight response and helps the body deal with pain better. The researchers had people put their hands in freezing ice water.  The group that was allowed to repeat a swear word kept their hands in the water longer than the group who repeated common words that weren't swear words.  What does this mean?  Well, I've cared for lots of people over the years, and many new moms in labor find that they just need to let loose with a string of expletives that help them manage their pain.  Come to think of it, when I get hurt, the %&*#@ words just roll off and gosh darn it, I do feel better.

Here's a link to the article on Yahoo.  

A Meal to Die For? I've Never Worked With Nurses Who Looked Like This. Here's a New Idea About the Ultimate Non-diet. Enjoy!

Put a Big Smile on Your Face With This Video

A Brazilian

Things have really changed. I hate to sound like an old lady, but you know what, I am an old lady. In terms of women's health, I've certainly noticed that my patients have totally embraced the concept of "going hairless". Where did all the hair go?

The trend toward sparse, minimal and non-existent is here to stay! Mind you, not everyone has followed the trend. I thought this was a funny ad for hair removal.

MAINTAIN THE BUSH LADIES!

How Smart Is Your Right Foot?

You have to try this please, it takes 2 seconds. I could not believe this!!! It is from an orthopedic surgeon... This will boggle your mind and you will keep trying it over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you can't. It's Pre-Programmed in your brain!

Ok, Try This Out

• Without anyone watching you (they will think you are GOOFY.......) and while sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
• Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction.

I told you so!!! And there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if you've not already done so.

Send it to your friends to frustrate them, too. There's no point in feeling silly by yoursel!!

Essential Summer Classes for Partners

This is a guest blog submitted by Prefurstobe Anon.

Recently sighted in a catalogue from Youwish community college was the following disclaimer: Due to the complexity of the content and the low rate of matriculation, class sizes will be limited to no more than 8. What is this? I wondered, Quantum physics? New techniques in Neurosurgery? Or perhaps Decoding the human genome? Ok, now you have my attention. As I read further, it became clear that these were extraordinarily challenging and indeed deserved advanced study.

Symposium A:  The Toilet Paper Roll–Does it Change Itself? Round-table discussions once weekly for 3 weeks.

Lab:  How to Fill up Ice Cube Trays–Step by Step algorithm with instructional videos. This includes a 3 part assessment of how to recognize when trays are devoid of ice cubes and instead have a thin veneer of frost. Labs conducted in real kitchens Mondays and Thursdays for 3 weeks.

Survivor: Baby Shower

Picture this:  A group of smiling women arriving at a house that beckons to them with a dozen pastel  colored balloons tied to the mailbox. Each comes bearing a gift, perhaps beautifully wrapped in soft and muted colors with contrasting ribbons. Others will carry in an adorable gift bag that features cuddly duckies or bunnies.

Once inside, there are more smiling, happy women, seated or milling around a buffet table, groaning  under the weight of tiny sandwiches, cut up fruit with sweetened yogurt dip and sparkling fruit juices. In the middle of the table is a cake with tiny baby booties placed on top.

What Lurks Below

The talk is animated and excited, but lurking just beneath the surface of this garden party of expectation is a nagging feeling that somehow, someone is going home more scared than she should be.

You see, it seems like a baby shower is a rite of passage where seasoned moms and friends welcome the new mother into “The Club”. But for some pregnant mamas, this seemingly innocent baby shower is really a harsh uber-reality show: Survivor: Baby Shower. No, Jeff Probst isn’t here asking you to solve a puzzle or vote someone off, though, you might consider it.