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Keeping Mentally Sharp at 70 and Beyond, Part Four: Build LEGOs!

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My latest LEGO, a really cool Jeep Rubicon outfitted for the beach!  The Huskies in the background are howling in approval!   So, this is my latest installment in the “Keeping Mentally Sharp at 70 and Beyond” series, and this time I though it was fun to talk about my 65-year love affair with LEGOs (albeit with some long absences in-between).   So, let’s talk about turning 70 (and + pretty soon), and what I believe is essential for a long and healthy retirement.   I’ve already written about Playing Rock and Roll, Fixing, Making and Building Things, and Playing Drums Open-Handed (all of which I believe are healthy and beneficial (and fun) things to do as I get a bit older) and interestingly enough, they all combine mental and physical activities.   So, let’s think about something else that involves mental, physical agility, and this is also FUN!   That is, building LEGOs!   So, why LEGOs?   Well, I did a quick Google Seach, using “Is building...

Smack Dab and my vintage Slingerland kit at the World-Famous Rib Joint in Dana Point, CA on Saturday 06-27-2026.

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From Left to Right:   Smack Dab is Lloyd Brown, lead vocals and guitar; Allison Friedman, lead vocals and guitar; myself on the drums; Marc Repaire, lead guitar and vocals and Kent Richards, bass and vocals.   You can reach us at SmackDabGroup@gmail.com . It had been a while, but our band Smack Dab was back at the World-Famous Rib Joint in Dana Point, CA for a gig on Saturday the 27 th of June, 2026.   Last time we played at the Rib Joint we played inside (due to the weather) but this time we were back outside, which is great, since we have plenty of room for all our stuff.   As usual, we had a great time, and it is always such a joy to be playing live.   Since I’ve been with Smack Dab for the last three years, we have built up a solid repertoire of classic rock, blues and originals, and we have become pretty tight, if you ask me.   Also, it is close to my house in San Clemente, the hours are great (6:30 PM to 9:30 PM) and they even pay us!   So, fo...