SHARE THE WORK, SAVE AN ARGUMENT _ Studies show housework is the third-leading cause of arguments between married couples, right behind money and sex. In her book The Truth About Love, relationship consultant Pat Love offers a few tips on getting your man to carry a larger share of the load.
• DO stop picking up after him. After stepping on his dirty socks and underwear for a week, he’ll get the idea that they will stay on the floor until he picks them up.
• DO tell him specifically what you want him to do. Give him specific tasks to complete.
• DO praise him when he does well. Like well-trained dogs, positive reinforcement is the key to getting the behavior you want from your man.
PLAYING THE DRUMS CHANGES BRAIN STRUCTURE _ There’s an old cliche in the rock scene that drummers are always the forgotten members of a band. The drums aren’t quite as exciting as guitar and don’t demand the same attention as a mic stand. But it turns out if you’re kid wants to pick up a rock instrument, drums could be the thing — for their brain. A team of researchers (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) analyzed a group of seasoned drummers’ brains. They discovered that playing the drums changes one’s brain structure; drummers’ motor brain areas are organized more efficiently, and also appear to have fewer than normal, but also thicker, connecting fibers between the two halves of the brain. It was observed that the drummers’ brains were less active while performing motor tasks, in comparison to the control subjects. Essentially, this means the brain of a veteran drummer is more efficiently organized and connected, meaning it does not need to use as much energy.
THE BEST INSULT WITHOUT SWEARING
• You’re a conversation starter. Not when you are around but once you leave.
• I find the fact that you lived this long both surprising and disappointing.
• I bet your parents change the subject when their friends ask about you.
• You have the personality of a slightly tilted picture frame.
• How do you not wear a helmet?
