Window Whimsey

February is heart month and there are many articles on heart myths, heart facts, and heart health.  The fact I found interesting is this one: FACT: A Broken Heart is a Legitimate Medical Condition Broken heart syndrome (or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) is a legitimate medical condition that was discovered by Japanese doctors in the early part of the 1990s. Today, cardiologists recognize broken heart syndrome on a global scale. Cardiologists refer to this cardiac syndrome as “takotsubo,” which describes the ballooning (or bulging) of the heart in Japanese. The syndrome is brought on by severe physical or emotional stress (i.e., death of a loved one, partner abuse, or extreme debt) that triggers the discharge of stress hormones, obstructs blood flow, and mimics a heart attack. Take the assessment questionnaire "here" to find out about your heart health from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Our picture today is a wonderful symbol for heart health.  This is a roadside stand on Highway 8 that has seen better days.