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New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep

t’s no secret that many people wait for a new year to commit to implementing better habits. They’ll start eating more vegetables next week, they’ll cut out wine with dinner next month, and they’ll use their gym membership next year. These are things you’ve heard before, and likely even things you’ve said yourself. So how do you make resolutions you’ll stick to? Declutter Have you ever intended to use a free weekend to clean and organize and then felt defeated by the enormity of the task? If you resolve to declutter, start with one room a month, slowly working your way through your space. Celebrate with friends Ever get so busy with commitments that you forget to celebrate those who mean the most to you until a special occasion comes around? Celebrating at these times is certainly nice; but imagine how your loved ones would feel if they knew you were going out of your way to connect with them and celebrate an ordinary day? With SmashUps from American Greetings, you don’t have to wait for a birthday or holiday to send a personalized message to friends. These customizable ecards allow you to send greetings celebrating, encouraging and congratulating, any time. Start the year by sending one friend or family member

• If all the stars in the Milky Way were grains of salt, they’d fill an Olympic-size swimming pool. • In 1887, a group of men added Susanna Madora Salter of Argonia, Kansas, to a mayoral ballot as a prank intended to embarrass and curtail the influence of the Women’s Christian Temperance

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest island in Africa? 2. LANGUAGE: What does “Auld Lang Syne” mean?

a SmashUp each week. You can even schedule them so you’ll never miss a moment. You’ll likely make their day and feel pretty good for the rest of yours, too. Create a sleep routine Many people realize just how worn out and tired they are at the end of the year. When holiday breaks arrive, they may find themselves more inclined to relax and sleep than to celebrate. Starting in 2022, create a sleep schedule and stick to it. By sleeping enough each night, you’ll likely wake up feeling refreshed, ready to take on commitments and energized to do more of the things you enjoy. Read a dozen books Setting overly ambitious goals can be a downfall for New Year’s resolutioners. Create small, realistic goals for a better chance of really sticking to them. For example, if your resolution is to read more, make it your goal to read one book per month.

By tying a number and timeline to your goal, you’ll feel a sense of pride when you accomplish it and be motivated to continue. Make meals at home Many people start the year with the intention of “eating healthier,” but don’t define what that means and get off track fast. You might start by committing to cooking dinner at home once a week. After a long day of work, ordering in or eating out can be tempting, but by committing to cooking once each week, you’ll save money and likely eat more healthfully. It can also be a fun activity to look forward to with your spouse, roommate or children. The same can be said about your morning coffee. Instead of making a daily stop at Starbucks, find a coffee you love and make it at home. With smart strategies, you’ll be able to see how your new habits have become a normal part of your daily routine by the end of the year.

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• Juan Ponce de Leon brought cattle when he landed at Charlotte Harbor in 1521, his second trip to La Florida. When he came under attack, four of his heifers and a bull fled into the scrub, thus introducing cows to America.

• Despite their humps, camels have straight spines. • Honeybee venom has been found to destroy some types of cancer cells. • There’s a Google map for Mercury, Venus, Earth’s moon, Mars, Pluto, three out of four of Jupiter’s moons, and all but one of the round Saturnian moons.

• In 2008, Chile minted 1.5 million 50-peso coins with a spelling error, only noticing a year later they’d spelled “CHIIE” instead of “CHILE.” • The Louvre museum in Paris was originally built as a fortress to repel Vikings. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

3. MOVIES: How many spirits visit Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”? 4. THEATER: On which opera is the rock musical “Rent” based? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is marmite? 6. GAMES: How many weapons are available in the original board game “Clue”? 7. TELEVISION: What is Jean-Luc Picard’s catchphrase as captain in “Star Trek: The Next Generation”? 8. LITERATURE: Which Victor Hugo novel was made into an animated Disney movie in the 1990s? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When was the first Times Square Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve? 10. SCIENCE: What is it called when a gas changes into a liquid? © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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I’ve been looking at 2022, hoping to find some value in my time and money in this chaotic world we find ourselves in, a chaos that doesn’t show any sign of ending soon. Two new activities have found their way to my to-do list. For several months I’ve been buying a food donation card each time I shop at a certain grocery store. It’s not much, but I believe I can continue to do this. My goal is to make it through the year without missing one time. These cards are given to the local food bank, which can then use that money to buy food at a discounted rate. This has more financial benefit than if I purchased food at the regular store rate and delivered it to them. I know the food banks around here have been scrambling to keep sup-

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plies available, especially since they’re serving more families than ever before. Maybe my humble donation will help just a little bit. The other item on my new to-do list is probably the more valuable. I’ll be collecting groceries weekly for three very elderly people in the neighborhood. I learned that two of them had been ordering groceries for curbside pickup -- and taking taxis to go get them because they don’t drive. The third ordered her groceries for curbside, but has had them delivered. So, instead of the extra expense of taxi or delivery, I’ll pick up their orders myself. I did a test run with one to be certain there was no problem with me using someone else’s credit card to pay for the curbside pickup. The bonus is that these three neighbors, who had never met, now know each other and talk frequently. I understand that there has already been a bit of coupon swapping and recipe sharing. Maybe 2022 will be a good year after all. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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2. In a medium saucepan, combine dry milk powder and water. Stir in mustard and parsley flakes. Add Cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine. Cook over medium heat until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

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When my grandkids stay overnight, I like to serve them dishes like this. It doesn’t take very long to prepare, but they think I’ve made a big fuss over them. Let them keep on thinking that!

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1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish and a large skillet with butter-flavored cooking spray. In the skillet, combine eggs and lemon pepper. Cook over medium heat until eggs are set, stirring often. Set aside.

• 6 eggs, beaten or equivalent in egg substitute • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper • 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder • 2/3 cup water • 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

3. Fold in ham and cooked eggs. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish. Separate biscuits and cut each into 4 pieces. Evenly sprinkle biscuit pieces over top of egg mixture. Lightly spray tops of biscuit pieces with butter-flavored cooking spray. 4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings. Each serving equals: 262 calories, 10g fat, 20g protein, 23g carb., 839mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch. (c) 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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great apps for your smartphone. In any case, set yourself up for success this year. You deserve it! • “A pinch of salt tossed in the coffee grounds will cut the bitterness in lower-quality coffee. This is especially useful if you get a good deal on a can of coffee that’s not your normal brand.” -- P.L. in New Jersey • To save a pot of burning soup, remove from the burner and DO NOT stir. Pour the unburned contents into a new pot, while trying not to disturb the burned-on bottom of the pot. • Experts say that those who keep track of their nutrition and exercise are more likely to keep it up. This can be as simple as a pencil and notebook paired with a calorie guidebook, or one of the many

• Want to include more produce in your diet? Sources say prep is the step that makes it work. Clean, chop, slice and otherwise prepare all your produce choices for the week on the day you shop. When it’s ready and waiting, you’re less likely to skip it in favor of something more convenient (and likely less nutritious). (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Let’s make a deal, she says Demi Skipper of San Francisco has remarkable trading skills – remarkable enough to trade a bobby pin for a house, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. How did she do it? She used social media, including Facebook and Craigslist. It took a while, but someone finally offered to trade her for a pair of earrings. She then traded the earrings for a set of glasses, which she

traded for a vacuum cleaner. A year and a half and 28 trades later she was the owner of a solar powered trailer worth about $40,000, which she traded for a home in Clarksville, TN. But that’s not the end of the story. Demi and her husband are going to fix the place up, give it to a needy recipient and then break out another bobby pin and start all over again.

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A bridge too heavy You got to wonder what the thief was going to do with a 58 foot long pedestrian bridge he stole from a park in Akron, OH. According to the Association of Mature American Citizens, 63-year-old David Bradley hired a presumably unwitting trucking company to haul the overpass from a park in town to a location 30 miles away in Medina County on or about November 11. He was charged with felony theft. One can only guess what Bradley was planning

to do with his ill-gotten viaduct. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

They live in a real Gingerbread House The Hoffman family of Yalecrest, UT have a thing for gingerbread houses, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. In fact, they live in a real life gingerbread house. Not long ago they realized that their red brick Tudor abode had the makings of an authentic gingerbread house and so they decided to add

the necessary trimmings for the Christmas season and, sure enough, they turned their home into a holiday treat that looks good enough to eat. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www. amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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New Year traditions to bring you luck from around the world Have Hoppin’ John for New Year’s Day Dinner It’s said that anyone who makes this dish of black-eyed peas, pork and rice on January 1 will experience luck and peace for the rest of the year. And maybe prosperity, too: According to History.com, “Hoppin’ John was, and still is, often eaten with collard greens, which can resemble paper money, and ‘golden’ cornbread. The peas themselves represent coins. Some families boost the potential of their Hoppin’ John by placing a penny underneath the dishes — or adding extra pork, which is thought to bring more luck.” Dress in Dots In the Philippines, revelers don’t just try to eat circles — partygoers wear them, too. Polka dots are all the rage on December 31, increasing the chances for a fortunate new year. Smash a Plate In Denmark, broken dishes are a good thing — people go around breaking dishware on the doorsteps of their friends and family. The more shards there are in front of your home the next day, the luckier and more well liked you are (unless you’re the one who has to sweep). But try to keep it on the doorstep: “I once threw a cup at my friend’s house,” a reveler told the University of Copenhagen’s University Post. “The cup didn’t break – his window did instead!” Eat 12 Grapes Yes, exactly 12, one at each stroke of midnight. That’s what they do in Spain — pop one grape for every month of the New Year. According to Atlas Obscura: “Eating one grape at each of midnight’s 12 clock chimes guarantees you a lucky year — if and only if you simultaneously ruminate on their

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significance. (Each grape represents an upcoming month.) If you fail to conscientiously finish your grapes by the time the clock stops chiming, you’ll face misfortune in the new year.” Now, that’s a lot to chew on! Smooch a Loved One You’ve heard of this one before: When the clock strikes midnight, you’re supposed to kiss someone you love. It’s not just about stealing a smooch: According to the Washington Post, this is borrowed from English and German folklore, which stated that it’s “the first person with whom a person came in contact that dictated the year’s destiny.” Choose your partner wisely! Decorate Your Front Door To Greeks, onions are a symbol of good luck and fertility, because they sprout even when no one is paying attention to them. On New Year’s Eve, families in Greece hang bundles of onions above their doors as a means of inviting that prosperity into the home. It’s also said that, on New Year’s Day, parents wake up their children in the morning by gently bonking their kids on the head with the onions that were outside. Hide a Surprise In Greece, New Year’s dessert isn’t just a treat, it’s a game of chance: Guests are served vasilopita, or a cake or sweet bread that has a coin baked into it. Whoever finds the coin will have good luck for the next year! In Scandinavian countries, they do something similar with rice pudding, served either at New Year’s or Christmas. One portion will have a peeled almond in it, and whoever finds it in their bowl is assured of luck in the new year (and might also win a prize). Keep the Windows Open. Doors too! It’s a common superstition that opening the doors and windows will let the old year out, and the new year in unimpeded. (Let’s hope this old year goes out as quickly as possible, please.) Eat Long Food for a Long Life In Japan, it’s traditional to eat “toshikoshi soba,” a dish with long, buckwheat noodles that’s served hot or cold. The noodles symbolize longevity, and the hearty buckwheat plant represents resilience. Spice Up Your Champagne In Russia, Champagne gets an extra ingredient on New Year’s: Revelers write a wish down on a piece of paper, burn it, and add the ashes to the drink. Cheers! Choose Your Underwear Carefully Certain countries, especially in Latin America, believe that the color of your underwear can bring good things to you in the next 12 months. Yellow is for luck, red is for love and white undies bring peace.

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Buddy Check 22 Buddy Check 22 is an American Legion program that reaches out to possibly at-risk veterans. The “22” in the name is most significant: it is the average number of veteran suicides per day. On the 22nd of each month, veterans in Buddy Check will call (or text or email or drop by) another veteran to let them know they’re not alone. Whether it’s PTSD, suicidal thoughts, difficulty coping or anything else, BC22 veterans will be there to help.

Do you have a Buddy Check program in your area? Do you participate in either the national or a local group? Some local groups go beyond the phone calls and host monthly meetings and events. By providing a venue for making social connections and getting suicide prevention information, veterans come to know they’re not alone. To look for groups in your area, search for: “Buddy Check 22” veterans and your state. To go to the source, the American Legion, check: www.legion. org/buddycheck. If you especially want to start a BC22 in your area, this is the place to begin. Not affiliated with the American Legion is a nightly Zoom Buddy Check. Get there through the WarriorNOW Nightly Buddy Check at warriornow.org/buddycheck. WarriorNOW is a nonprof-

it committed to veteran mental health and suicide prevention. If you or someone you know is struggling, call Veteran’s Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. Recently the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill to designate one week per year as “Buddy Check Week.” During that week, veteran mentors will learn how to do buddy checks and to access the support their buddies need. The bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to pitch in with education and materials for mentors to help their buddies. The House of Representatives, however, went home for the year without addressing the Buddy Check bill. They referred it to a subcommittee, where it now sits. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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On Dec. 30, 1803, Francis Lewis, signer of the Declaration of Independence, dies in New York City at age 90. Lewis’ patriotism came at a high cost: The British army destroyed his Long Island estate and took his wife prisoner in 1776. On Jan. 1, 1863, farmer Daniel Freeman submits the first claim under the new Homestead Act for a property in Nebraska. By the 1890s, many homesteaders found that farming 160 acres of such dry land was nearly impossible, and at least half the original claims were abandoned.

On Jan. 2, 1980, in response to the December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, President Jimmy Carter asks the Senate to postpone action on the SALT II nuclear weapons treaty. Carter feared that the Soviet invasion could lead to its gaining control over much of the world’s oil supplies.

rescues his faltering gun company by winning a contract to provide the U.S. government with 1,000 of his .44 caliber revolvers. Though never cheap, by the early 1850s, Colt revolvers were inexpensive enough to be a favorite with Americans headed westward during the California Gold Rush.

On Jan. 3, 1990, Panama’s Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega, after hiding at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking and is flown to Miami. In 1992, the former dictator was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison.

On Jan. 5, 1945, Japanese pilots receive the first order to become kamikaze, meaning “divine wind.” They needed little training to take planes full of explosives and crash them into ships. At Okinawa, they sank 30 ships and killed almost 5,000 Americans.

On Jan. 4, 1847, Samuel Colt

‘Watch-and-Taste’ TV Do you crave a taste of the dishes Chef Gordon Ramsay cooks up on his TV shows? If so, you may someday be able not only to watch how Ramsay, or any other of your favorite television cooks, put together their savory entrees, you’ll be able to actually taste them as you watch, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. AMAC reports that Homei Miyashita, a professor at Japan’s School of Science, claims

cook up on their shows. “It works by mixing a combination of 10 flavors to create the taste of whatever food item is on the screen. Then it dispenses the flavor onto a film that slides onto the screen, where users can lick it off,” explains ABC-TV News.

to have invented a TV with a screen that lets you actually taste the yummy concoctions TV chefs

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// December 30, 2021