There's a recent science article on Dad Bods - just in time for Father's Day. I had to look this up as I hadn't noticed it until a science program covered it. Like any other expression, its origins are tracked - first occurred in 2003. That's a long time for me to ignore the term.
A "dad bod" is a slang term describing a male physique characterized by a less toned or muscular build, often with a noticeable layer of body fat around the midsection (a "beer belly" or "spare tire") while the arms, legs, and chest may still appear relatively fit. It's commonly associated with men who have become fathers or are middle-aged, and who may have once had a more athletic build. ( One article says the "dad era" is between the late 20s and late 50s. That's quite a "spread" for middle-aged.)
I guess they thought it was timely for Father's Day as the science article was complimentary on the hormonal and behavioural changes that went with a dad bod. I don't think we had a similar topic for Mother's Day. That might be because of the comparison/contrast between the dad and mom bod that one article described this way:
Awww, he chooses to spend time with his kids instead of living at the gym! He's a keeper!
vs
Is she ever going to lose the baby weight?
Good thing mom bod isn't something we talk about before Mother's Day.
Here's our Trillium garden of the week in Grimsby. This has won a Trillium over the years, so I have taken numerous pictures of this house with its harmonious architecture and garden design. AI tells me this is a modern interpretation of Tudor style - and I thought it was a sort of Italian design.
My interest is that I took a panorama with my iPhone, and then straightened it in Photoshop with the transform tool, also giving it a nice sky (this was 5:30 in the morning before the sun rose) There was a little bit of adjusting of the sidewalk and grass, and I can see the issues that still are there, but impressed with the final result of the transform tool. It is great when technology is smart and not sassy.
