Bison Men

Recently, hubby and I motored to Washington, D. C., for a dinner date with some Bison men and their wives. I call them Bison Men because they all attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where the bison is the school mascot.

I chose a fit and flare sleeveless dress to defy the evening heat.

At this stage in our respective lives, it’s an excellent time to rekindle college friendships. With all four couples being empty-nesters, it’s now easier to make time on our schedules to get together.

The consensus was to meet in Washington, D.C., Roger’s hometown, the youngest graduate in the group. He and his wife, Regina, knew to reserve a table at Primi Piatti, an excellent venue for Italian cuisine, their favorite. I had the grilled branzino with rosemary vinaigrette—it was delicious.

During our three-hour dinner course, we covered the bases with conversations about family and politics. There was some discussion on men’s health; someone mentioned a knee replacement, and another chimed in about high blood pressure and prostate cancer concerns.

These four bison men are still on the job, being great, healthy husbands and dads. However, what about the other Bison men alumnae? Are they paying attention to matters of their health? Are they simply standing on the sidelines?

Checkups and screenings remind me that, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, more than one out of four men wait as long as possible before seeing a doctor when they feel sick, are in pain, or are concerned about their health.

Women do it when it pertains to annual screening tests and vaccines, and there are recommendations for men to follow as well.

I am happy to report that the bison men are not leading sedentary lifestyles. Their daily physical activities include tennis, running, and walking.

The dinner date with the bison men provided a perfect segue for today’s post to remind bison men and all men (ladies, give them a nudge if needed) to complete annual screenings and checkups.

Oh, and p.s. What did I see on our drive into D.C.? A sizeable contemporary building looms on the horizon near the National Mall. We passed the nearly finished National Museum of African American History and Culture, which will open in September 2016.

Stay calm, and have a fabulous week.