THUMB-SUCKING, JUDI DENCH GETS A HAND

From The Right-Side...

Judi...with an I!

There is nothing like a Dame...Dame Judith Olivia Dench, that is.

Thank you, Ms. Judi, for all that you give.

Whether she is playing M, the bad-ass-boss of 007, or simply upstaging Gwyneth Paltrow as Queen Elizabeth, she nails everything she touches.

I have an ongoing love affair (in my head) with the incomparable, Judi Dench, as well as the incomparable programming of the BBC, so when I stumbled upon the sitcom, As Time Goes By, I wrapped it around me with all the comfort of a toasty blanket.

Sometimes it feels SO good to simply lose ourselves within the confines of a fictional family. The BBC allows an ensemble the latitude to take us along on their ride.

The show wrapped up in 2005, As Time Goes By, had a fun ensemble that created characters I care about. Watching the story of Jean, Lionel, Judy, Alistair, Sandy, Penny and Stephen unfold is more relaxing than a lovely cocktail.

Although no longer in production,  Judi Dench has three projects currently underway, and at 80 years old, this dame puts everyone to shame.

Brava, Dame Judith!

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If you want to relax, boost your energy and balance without Judi and company, try this five finger and hand exercise.

This stuff works. Pressing the thumb helps you get to sleep, ask any thumb-sucking baby (they said it, I didn't, but thumb-sucking is quite acceptable as a comforting tool for babies).

You don't need to suck your thumb with this exercise.

Of course, the perfect world is watching Judi, AND this fabulous Japanese touch therapy!

Gotta dash...