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12 | LIFE IN SOLERA | JULY 2023 | Ever wonder why the depth of water is measured in FATHOMS? The fathom came about quite naturally since it is based upon a dimension of the human body. The word fathom comes from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning "embrace" or "outstretched arms," and one fathom is roughly the distance between the fingertips of a man's outstretched arms. To use this as a measure of water depth, a weighted line was lowered into the water until it touched bottom and then pulled up again. The length of line that had been under water was then measured by repeatedly stretching the lines between outstretched arms. If this could be done eight times, the depth was eight fathoms, and so on. Of course, the actual distance between a man's fingertips would vary with the size of the man, so the fathom was eventually set at six feet. This & That Submitted by e Solera Ghostwriters Advice from a banana… • Always be ready when the time is ripe. • Ignore all the monkeys… they're just trying to get to you. • Sometimes when you're slightly bruised is when you're at your very best. When people suck the life out of you, wouldn't it be nice if they took some fat too? Hugs are so much like meditation and laughter. They also help balance out the nervous system, helps relax muscles, and boost oxytocin levels, which heal feelings of loneliness, isolation and anger. Hold a hug f an extended time; it can lift one's serotonin levels, elevating mood and creating happiness. Did you know that if you don't identif y yourself as an e xtrovert or introvert, you may be an ambi vert, which is a person moderately comfortable with groups and social interactions, but also relishe s time alone away f rom crowds. My new band is called FREE BEER, because when people see a sign that says "free beer tomorrow night at 9 pm," they show up! Sometimes I make a mental note and then forget where I put it