Crossword

My family enjoys crossword puzzles.  Everyone seems to get in on the fun of figuring out what the clues mean and filling in the boxes.  Of course, our different ages lend themselves to different pieces of knowledge – so we all seem to learn something new.

The young guys know the names of the Simpson’s characters, games and popular comedians and musicians. The older ones can come up with the answers to historical clues and the more technical questions.

There have been many reports about how doing crossword puzzles is good for your brain – it’s good to think outside the box, so to speak, and work on the skill of thinking and recalling bits of information. 

When you have a chance, start a crossword puzzle, leave it out on the kitchen table with an erasable pen and let any and all who see it add their two-bits.  Soon, you will be engaged in some interesting conversations, increased knowledge, and without a doubt a smile or two.

J