Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Finding Hot Money on the Ground

Here in Arizona when you find money on the ground in August, it's more than likely hot. Not stolen hot, heat hot. 

That's been the case lately when I pick up coins on the pavement (think parking lots, fast food drive throughs, the street). And I'm finding money right and left. Since the end of June when I last posted I've found $7.49, all in coins. 

I know, you're saying to yourself:  So, that's where all the coins have gone! Not sure what's happening, but maybe people are hoarding currency for the apocalypse. 

Speaking of the pandemic / plague, it's still hovering in most of the US. Don't know about you, but I've been a tad stressed. You? 

I think it's totally normal and to be expected. But I recently was talking to a friend / neighbor I walk with about how I have trouble many nights falling asleep. My mind won't shut off and I've also been known to wake up and not be able to tall back asleep. And not getting enough sleep is not good and does nothing to improve my mood or stress level the next day.

She said she takes magnesium at night. She started taking it for restless leg syndrome, and it worked immediately. I looked up magnesium and saw that when it's taken in the evening, before bedtime, it works to help you calm down to sleep. So, I got some and OMG! The first night I took it (400 mg) I slept well and woke up feeling rested and much calmer than I've been in ages. 


A doctor told me several years ago that most of us have a magnesium deficiency. I heard him but didn't do much about it. I'm all for doing what I can to improve my health and make myself more comfortable. It sucks being miserable!

I hope you're hanging in there and doing well. Take care and look down. You might find some money!

Facts About This Found Money
Denomination:  66 pennies, 13 nickels, 27 dimes, 15 quarters
Year:  too many to mess with
U.S. Mint:  same
Condition:  shiny to tarnished
Total Found Money in 2020 to Date:  $36.88

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