I’m the kind of person that can fall asleep in a nanosecond. But staying asleep or going to bed at a reasonable time is a struggle. So I got an Apple Watch. Now I monitor how long I sleep... and it’s disappointing. It ranges from 6-8 hrs/day. The biggest problem is the time when I go to bed. Sometimes I have to work until 7:30 pm and inertia keeps me up until after 11 pm. I haven’t figured how to solve that yet.
Bring all the boys home. No more troops anywhere other than the US. Wear an eye mask at night? How would I walk the 30 steps to the bathroom 6 times a night? Let alone find the aim?
For sleep we use light-darkening “blackout” blinds, an alarm clock with red lights and a dimming feature and a red night light in the bathroom with the door pushed nearly closed. Light other than red can disturb your sleep. A soft red nightlight in the bathroom allows you to see but doesn’t impact night vision. The military also uses red lenses on flashlights under operational conditions.
• New York City is taking precautions after former President Donald Trump announced he may be arrested. Law enforcement sources say plans for potential violence or large protests have prompted a joint response from the NYPD, U.S. Secret Service and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Barricades are up around both Trump Tower and the criminal court where he'd likely have to appear. (CBS News)
Make sure the police get out of the way of the people looting the retail stores and shooting up innocents on the sidewalks on a daily basis. Nothing to see there, right Mr. DA?
I used an eye mask for years but for some reason, got out of the habit. It’s one I should probably resume. Now, if only someone would offer a safe and sound recommendation for blasting this old butt along with my lazy dog out of our recliner and into bed before 3 or 4:00 A. M.
As for your 7 other things, I’m glad to know about the troops.
I wish someone could stick a plug into tfg’s big mouth. Some of his blabber is probably why the Manhattan DA isn’t in a big rush to call him back to up to the Big Apple. It’ll happen on Bragg’s schedule.
And lastly, the end of the muscle cars is here and it’s going out with a gasoline bang. Sure. Whatever.
Can confirm that sleep masks are amazing. Nothing has improved my sleep more than a firm pillow and a sleep mask. Now my biggest problem is needing to stretch out my crinkly crackly body because I've slept like a stone in the same position for 8 hours. Definitely don't recommend the janky masks that come free with stuff, though. Go ahead and splurge the twenty bucks for a decent one that doesn't sit on your eyelids and put pressure on your eyeballs. I think I got my pillow on sale at Penny's for $15. Together, it's quite literally the best $35 I've ever spent. I'd easily pay hundreds for the sleep I get now.
I’m the kind of person that can fall asleep in a nanosecond. But staying asleep or going to bed at a reasonable time is a struggle. So I got an Apple Watch. Now I monitor how long I sleep... and it’s disappointing. It ranges from 6-8 hrs/day. The biggest problem is the time when I go to bed. Sometimes I have to work until 7:30 pm and inertia keeps me up until after 11 pm. I haven’t figured how to solve that yet.
Bring all the boys home. No more troops anywhere other than the US. Wear an eye mask at night? How would I walk the 30 steps to the bathroom 6 times a night? Let alone find the aim?
Being nit-picky, but Cardiff is in Wales, not Scotland.
Hey Bill, I really like cutting holes in the mask idea and I don’t mean to sound disrespectful but here are a few more ideas:
Mask discomfort - make little eye pillows to put under the mask:
Keep out ambient light - sleep in a closet:
Sleep patterns - reverse position on your bed or try more pillows:
Sleep attire- wear socks:
Mask design - draw one eye open and one eye closed on your mask.
PS: Bill, if the leopard mask doesn’t work, try one that looks like a raccoon!😴
Love reading the "little known stuff". That's a high standard you've set!
For sleep we use light-darkening “blackout” blinds, an alarm clock with red lights and a dimming feature and a red night light in the bathroom with the door pushed nearly closed. Light other than red can disturb your sleep. A soft red nightlight in the bathroom allows you to see but doesn’t impact night vision. The military also uses red lenses on flashlights under operational conditions.
• New York City is taking precautions after former President Donald Trump announced he may be arrested. Law enforcement sources say plans for potential violence or large protests have prompted a joint response from the NYPD, U.S. Secret Service and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Barricades are up around both Trump Tower and the criminal court where he'd likely have to appear. (CBS News)
Make sure the police get out of the way of the people looting the retail stores and shooting up innocents on the sidewalks on a daily basis. Nothing to see there, right Mr. DA?
I used an eye mask for years but for some reason, got out of the habit. It’s one I should probably resume. Now, if only someone would offer a safe and sound recommendation for blasting this old butt along with my lazy dog out of our recliner and into bed before 3 or 4:00 A. M.
As for your 7 other things, I’m glad to know about the troops.
I wish someone could stick a plug into tfg’s big mouth. Some of his blabber is probably why the Manhattan DA isn’t in a big rush to call him back to up to the Big Apple. It’ll happen on Bragg’s schedule.
And lastly, the end of the muscle cars is here and it’s going out with a gasoline bang. Sure. Whatever.
Can confirm that sleep masks are amazing. Nothing has improved my sleep more than a firm pillow and a sleep mask. Now my biggest problem is needing to stretch out my crinkly crackly body because I've slept like a stone in the same position for 8 hours. Definitely don't recommend the janky masks that come free with stuff, though. Go ahead and splurge the twenty bucks for a decent one that doesn't sit on your eyelids and put pressure on your eyeballs. I think I got my pillow on sale at Penny's for $15. Together, it's quite literally the best $35 I've ever spent. I'd easily pay hundreds for the sleep I get now.