I find it incredible how hard it can be to use a valuable period of free time. Today, it has been raining practically non-stop. I have several online books to read and finish. I read a couple of chapters of one book, then moved on to playing a few games of bridge against a robot player.
I then decided to catch up on a couple of online games of chess.
I am now spending time writing, with some welcome sociable interjections from Margaret, who has just completed her regular daily selection of online word games and puzzles.
All this is certainly going a long way to keep both our brains active and keep mental deterioration, such as dementia, at bay.
  Rather than allowing the dreary weather to slow us down, we decided to tackle a roster of mental tasks designed to keep us sharp and active, making the most of every unexpected hour!