Hi everyone, whew! what a day. Friday the 13th. I'm glad it's almost over. Mind you, I am not superstitious, well, maybe a little. Anyway, I found a great way to relax. Pet your dog or cat! Not only will it relax you, but it will lower your blood pressure. And your pet will really enjoy the attention. Study after study shows that petting or even talking to your pet brings blood pressure down and keeps it down as long as the contact with the pet continues. Sure beats eating garlic and broccoli which also bring down your blood pressure. No dog or cat? Check your local animal shelters. They have plenty for adoption.