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The Brain Bar: Happy Half Hour

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Bring the kids for 30 minutes of laughing exercises and breathing techniques, which is scientifically shown to increase happiness levels, reduce anxiety, and improve overall brain health and function.

This class is ideal for 4-10-year-olds, but adults and pets are welcome.  Laughter is universal and available for everyone to enjoy. Although the class is free, tips are welcome. If the weather is torrential, a Zoom link will be sent to everyone who has a ticket! Questions? Email: jessbrain@thebrainbar.com

MAYAIMI

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As a young man, I went to college, earned my advanced degree, first married and my two lovely daughters were born in Miami.

This coastal city was founded by a woman named Julia DeForest Tuttle a successful businesswoman who owned the property upon which Miami, Florida, was built. For this reason, she is called the "Mother of Miami." and is the only woman to be the founding mother a major American city.

Body and Soul

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On earth day we take care of our planet, which is the only place we have to call home. Today I went to check out my body and soul.

We were reminded of the importance of meditation, exercise, and ❤️ LOVE.

  • Find a quiet place where you can be alone and undisturbed.

  • Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.

  • Put your attention on the area of your heart.

  • Breathe easily until you feel relaxed and quiet inside.

Then I went to see my primary care physician Dr. B ...  

Too Far Away

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LiV lives far away from me physically but never spiritually and is always in my heart. Just like all my family members, who I miss dearly.

I have felt the geographic distance caused as a result of my career between me and my family to live thousands of miles from my grandkids. I feel sad to live across the country from the grandkids and, therefore, see them less frequently.

My Eyes Have Seen

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Our eyes are what helps us understand and also to be attracted to many things of beauty. It helps me see and appreciate the reality that surrounds us.

There are many things we can do to improve our eyesight and we should all know that these organs are vital to many activities. Eating healthy for one thing. Here are many healthy recommendations.

❤️ LOVE 💗

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Before we can love anyone else, we must first learn to love ourselves and try to be the best human being we can possibly be.

It happens to be the most powerful emotion. Love also occurs when you get that feeling from someone else. The butterflies in your stomach, knowing that someone else cares for you almost as much as you do.

One of the most common issues in relationships is the communication barrier. Everyone experiences love differently, and it’s easy to miss the mark when it comes to showing that you care.

Missing Hugging

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Does anyone else miss hugs as we do? Will we be able to return to the age-old practice of shaking hands, hugging, and kissing?

I don't really know about you, but I do miss hugging my kids, friends, but most of all I miss hugging my children's children. See Sabrina and Olivia above!

The New American Dream

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For the first time in a long while everyone who lives under #USA Democracy may soon begin to enjoy a new post-COVID balanced life.

Stylish Decor?

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As you can clearly see, when it comes to decorating in general, the smarter fairer sex always tend to have the upper hand in taste.

Inside this balcony is probably a man cave and a male retreat or sanctuary inside a bachelor pad. The term is a metaphor describing an area where men and their friends can do as they please.

Dangerous Attractions

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Bonnie and Clyde were an unstoppable team. The ragtag bank robber duo were inspiring legends everywhere they went.

Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Champion Barrow were lovers who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression. They were known for their bank robberies, although they also robbed small stores and rural businesses.