I’m a fan of the soft pretzel. Sure, I like crunchy pretzels to munch on for snacking, but I have the fondest memories of soft pretzels. I think it all stems from a school trip I took to the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Using some spending money, I bought and devoured my very first soft pretzel—it was fabulous. I’m still hard-pressed to beat that initial savory taste. Growing up, I sometimes went to the local mall and browsed. The alluring scent from Auntie Anne’s would often follow me … [Read more...]
Mind Clutter
June 20, 2016 Leave a Comment
"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember." Summer's here! (Today's the official first day.) That means I don't have to indulge in spring cleaning anymore. We all realize that it's important to clear out our home once in a while, but what about our brains? A recent study from the Georgia Institute of Technology funded by the NSF indicates that people may be less sure of their memories when extra information floats around their heads. Participants aged 60 and older were often unsure of their … [Read more...]
