pears as in the bosc variety, and puzzles as in the crossword and sudoku varieties. both are good for the health and the brain.
these days i save all the sudokus for my impending travel. nothing like exercising the brain when you're cramped inside an airplane across the pacific. makes me forget the time and helps me tune out the noise around me (and sometimes the smell. phoeey!)
thank you for your kind visits and comments; know that they are all appreciated. i shall return the favour as soon as i feel better.