the black humor

Centuries ago, it was believed that good health could be achieved with a delicate balance of the four humors represented by fundamental fluids: blood, choler, phlegm, and black bile. And when not in check, cheerful, angry, listless, or even melancholic temperaments could prevail. I myself am all of these depending on the day. Fortunately, an older, stronger me can find humor in the humors.

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I’ll say it with my chest, Austin has some of the country’s best BBQ, Mexican, and American cuisine. This walkable city is truly one of a kind with rolling hills, a beautiful lake, and bats that explode from under a bridge with the setting sun.

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Palm Springs - The Desert Island
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Palm Springs - The Desert Island

Having made Palm Spring a repeat destination over the past few years has not disappointed. There’s opportunity experience complete luxury, causal jaunts downtown that feel almost like a beach town, and even a night life of gambling with four Agua Caliente casinos, nearby.

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