Day 316: Brain Games

(For Tuesday July 8)

The older I get the more grateful I am for brain games. I need something to keep my brain working and sharp. :) The ones I have chosen are purposeful. I need things that help me sharpen my concentration, eye/brain coordination, problem solving, help me focus, and that I enjoy. So games like Mahjong on the computer/tablet I use not just for entertainment but for assistance in this aging brain. What brain game are you grateful for or play?

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Call it a Day

The literal use of this phrase hails from 1838 when the phrase originally was "call it half a day" to mean leaving work early. (source) The modern use of the phrase is to indicate ending something due to false sense of accomplishment.

More bang for your buck

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A dime a dozen

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