AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

I read a lot of fiction and non-fiction.  I also play Wordle every day.

I pray the Rosary, reflecting on the mysteries in it, and keeping in mind as many people as have asked for prayers and as many of the needs in the world as I can hold in my brain at once. I also like word puzzles and working with teens!

I play a Brain game called Lumosity. It consists of Cognitive skills, Habits, Math challenge and calculation skills, Language consisting of vocabulary and reading skills, Speed, Memory, Dexterity and many more skills etc.  I paint By number for my motor skills. I taught myself Embroidery, started back up with my Latch Hook, especially during the Pandemic era. Future projects will be- Puzzles. I listen to my favorite music for relaxation, got into reading more since I retired (and yes on Factual Politics, not hearsay). I read my AARP newsletters among other subscriptions, such as National Geographic, and Smithsonian. They are excellent subscriptions with endless education information.  I have used 'Search A Word' puzzles in the past.  I have also read many years ago, that by eating nuts, (Walnuts, Almonds) of many kinds are excellent for the memory of which I eat all the time; and has Omega 3.  Other healthy foods are Broccoli, Beets, dark chocolate, blueberries, (love) strawberries, have antioxidants (love tomatoes- they have lycopene) to name a few foods.  I am always looking up Google and/or if I hear on Television (Health Reports).

These are just some of the foods and hobbies that keep me going and keep me healthy!    Try them!

I read The Washington Post and New York Times, I do the puzzles in Sunday’s NYT Magazine, I play Wordle, and I use the Elevate app.

I enter sweepstakes and take quizzes to earn and learn back to school.

I take Spanish lessons via Duolingo and read so much in so many genres. 

Nothing is more engaging than reading, so I read, read and read.  I must admit I'm also hooked on Wordle and I study Spanish on Babble.  

When traveling to/from my elderly parents home, which is a 4.5 hour drive each way, I see how many different state license plates I can count. I list them alphabetically- when I add one I start with the "A's" and add the new one where it fits in the alphabet... So far, the highest number I have reached is 23! 

Surprise! I'm probably ? the only one here who does NOT have a TV or access to one.  I am a reader instead; have been since age four. Disclaimer:  I owned and worked in a bookstore for 15 years - paradise for me.  Books, and some times Kindle, will take you any where you want to go, exploring anything you want to know.  They are an unlimited resource, always within reach. You can find knowledge, learn something new, get answers or just relax and enjoy.  Books are a never ending, always accessible treasure for lifelong knowledge.  Curiosity, knowledge, relaxation and joy.  Just pick up a book. You can learn a lot!  JJG

The Trivia and Crossword puzzles are fun to play daily; plus, I do Sudoku and watch AARP videos and quizzes for more current challenges.  I also enjoy reading books and belong to a book club.