Habitual

Daily writing prompt
Describe one habit that brings you joy.

Nothing brings me joy more than travel. Unfortunately, I don’t have the cash tom do as much traveling as I want. So, the next best thing is breakfast. Early on in my life, I was not a big breakfast eater. After my brain surgery in 1966, however, I was prescribed medicines that made it mandatory to eat three meals a day—including breakfast. I love drinking a cup of hot tea with honey and fresh lime, accompanied by one of ten rotating breakfast dishes.

While eating breakfast, I perform the KenKen and Sudoku puzzles in the Los Angeles Times, followed by a reading of the funnies, where one finds more truth than in any other part of the newspaper.

My Looks

Daily writing prompt
How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you?

Imagine a combination of Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. Throw in Paul Newman’s blue eyes. (He was from Cleveland like me.) Think of an exciting life of race-car driving and climbing the Southern Andes. That, in a word, is not me. I am too ordinary for words.

Health

Daily writing prompt
What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being?

My main strategy is to vary my diet, being sure to include a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. I believe that one’s diet should be varied and healthy, with not too much meat. As a diabetic (Type 2), I try to maximize the amount of fiber in my diet.

Game

Daily writing prompt
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?

To me. there is only one game; and that is chess. I have been playing it for 71 years. It has brought me countless hours of fun, whether I am doing chess problems; studying famous games from the past; playing computers and live opponents.