Hey, Carly:

Good to see you. I think the Charlie Horse term was pretty universal. It certainly was in the Midwest. Leg cramps in the calves are even more common as you get older, as we all seem to do. They call it the "restless Leg" syndrome. "Oh the restless leg, is a wearisome leg." If I don't get my walking in and stretch my calf muscles consistently, I get them during the night. I'll have to try the upper lip pinch sometime, out of curiosity. For me, all it takes is walking on a regular basis. The body is an amazing creation, though. I've outlasted several Pintos, a couple of Nissans and a Toyota, and spent a lot less time in the shop.

Jerry