WKTV Staff
Quote of the Day
"I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion."
~ Henry David Thoreau
Where are they coming from?
Where are they all going?
September marks the ninth record-breaking month in a row for 2018 at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which has seen growth in 62 of the last 69 months. September 2018 was the busiest September ever, and this quarter marks the busiest third quarter ever — beating out September 2017 for that title.
Through September 2018, GFIA has already surpassed its annual totals reached in all years through 2014 with 2,432,413 passengers served in 2018. Folks, that’s a LOT of people. Read all about it here.
There are no second chances
You either get the shot, or you don’t.
Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, “Who Shot Sports” highlights the “aesthetic, cultural and historical significance of the images and artists in the history of sports since the invention of photography in the 19th century. Visitors will see how the evolution of photographic technology enabled its practitioners to capture the human body in motion as it had never been seen before,” according to supplied information. Go here to read more.
Not to add to your stress level, but …
One increasingly common cause for dementia symptoms is stress. And those overwhelmed by caring for others are particularly at risk.
“So-called ‘caregiver dementia’—cognitive and memory issues brought on by the stress of caring for a loved one—is a very real phenomenon,” Dr. Hatfield said.
Fortunately, caregiver dementia is reversible. Symptoms go away when the stress and depression are resolved, which can be particularly reassuring for those immersed in primary caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Go here to learn more.
Fun Fact:
Dogs sniff good smells
with their left nostril
Dogs normally start sniffing with their right nostril, then keep it there if the smell could signal danger, but they’ll shift to the left side for something pleasant, like food or a mating partner. This also applies to dogs living in Kentwood and Wyoming. You know you always wondered.
