I headed out later in the afternoon for a short walk in the cold air as clouds thinned to show spots of blue sky. There were only fast food flyers in the main today. Just odd. <sigh> At supper, I watched TV after doing my first app download with the smart tv. Their instructions missed a few critical steps, but I got through it and now have access to favourite series that were moved from other networks to a single streaming service. <sigh>
The new year has begun and I have already done something new to me with the streaming service app. Trying new things is important for brain health and mental health -- the biological and the psychological. Research shows that learning a new language or to play a new instrument can improve brain function and self perceived wellbeing. I still keep track of the new things I encounter through the year. The goal is to do more than my age each year. It hasn't been too difficult to do this. I began when I turned 50 and have continued the process of marking the newness with a list. It serves to remind me that things aren't as routine as I sometimes think.
The song for today presents a way of looking at new days. Keep safe. Enjoy!
New Morning -- Bob Dylan
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