There is a physiological mechanism called the 'biological clock' which controls your sleep wake cycle, various body systems ... and even your moods. The biological clock is a prime mover in those 'circadian rhythms' which refers to an internal clock within our brains which controls various essential functions and bodily processes.
Today is Biological Clock Day. It is observed each April 28th in an effort to to raise awareness about our circadian rhythms and their impact on our sleep-wake cycle, body system, and mood.
If there are functions which eventual cease, like fertility, rest assured this is primarily due to the 'biological clock' of the individual affected.
When I was young I never napped. I viewed it as a function of the aged having seen my grandfather napping all the time on his cot in the dining room. Nowadays, I find myself seeking a nap ... or two on most days. I attribute this to a diminished amount of exercise and while I am working on that aspect I feel sure my biological clock likewise is coming into play.
So Be aware of your circadian rhythm and therefore your biological clock. Try not to let it slip up on you.
Yesterday I had sushi at Inakaya Watanabe in Saint Andrews with Sam. The food was plentiful and I enjoyed myself immensely. One of those things of which I partook was Bluefin Toro which is fatty tuna from a specific species. The market price was steep but I could not be restrained from a very nice portion.Just to be clear, I am not one to affix "rights" to animals beneath the human species. I feel that the animals were placed here for us to have dominion over and utilize as food in accordance with the Levitical food laws.
I also had unagi (freshwater eel), salmon, mackerel, several species of roe and a specialty called a "salad roll" consisting of a rolled cucumber stuffed with crab. Since I hadn't been at the sushi bar in a very long time the check was pretty much up there in the planetary region.
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• add really good rich soil of varying consistencies based on the variety of orchid, |
• adequate sunlight — but not too much, |
• keep them close to 65-75° during the day and 55-65° at night |
• feed quarter strength 20-10-20 fertilizer and |
• water them weekly, sometimes with ice cubes |
• in a room with a humidity of 50-75% |
• Note that the different species have varying requirements. |