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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 Dec. 27, 1944, during World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt gives orders to seize properties belonging to the Montgomery Ward company because it refused to comply with a labor collective bargaining agreement. Roosevelt said strikes in wartime cannot be condoned.

• On Dec. 29, 1956, the New York Times leaks news that the United States is preparing a major policy statement on the Middle East. The Eisenhower Doctrine would proclaim that the U.S. would use force in the Middle East to contain Soviet aggression.

• On Dec. 31, 1968, the Soviet Union’s TU-144 supersonic airliner makes its first flight, months ahead of the Anglo-French Concorde. In 1965, the French had arrested Sergei Pavlov, head of the Paris office of the Soviet airliner Aeroflot, for illegally obtaining classified information about France’s supersonic project.

• On Dec. 28, 1973, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s “literary investigation” of the police-state system in the Soviet Union, “The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956,” is published in Paris.

On Feb. 12, 1974, Solzhenitsyn was arrested, stripped of his citizenship and deported.

•. 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.

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2. Name the group that had a hit with “Ms. Grace.”

3. How many Billy Joe Royal songs topped the charts in the U.S.?

4. Belinda Carlisle was the lead singer for which band?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “’Cause I have wandered through this world, And as each moment has unfurled, I’ve been waiting to awaken from these dreams.”

Answers 1. Karen Chandler, in 1952. However, it was Mel Carter’s 1965 cover that topped the charts, spending 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.

2. The Tymes, in 1975. The song was a hit in the U.K. while not getting much notice in the U.S. — until it was discovered by Carolina beach shag dancers and became a popular staple.

3. None. “Down in the Boondocks,” however, reached No. 1 in Canada.

4. The Go-Go’s, the only female group to write their own material and play their own instruments.

5. “Doctor, My Eyes,” by Jackson Browne in 1972. The song was written with a third verse that wasn’t recorded but can be found on bootleg copies of the demo. © 2021 King Features Syndicate

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE REMINDER

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in observance of Christmas and will re-open on Monday, December 27th at 9am Early Advertising Deadlines are as follows: Display ads - Thursday 12/23 by 10am Classified ads - Monday 12/27 by 10am

Merry Christmas!

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CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.

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JADE ELECTRIC: Wiring, emergencies. Prompt and courteous. 8285908, 738-7835. Lic.# A1538. Insured.

RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small.

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HODGES ELECTRIC: Residential, commercial wiring and troubleshooting. Electrical Contractor Lic.# A5060. Insured. 206-2410.

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VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.

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MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.victormoffittandco.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401)828-0097.

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GARAGE DOORS ____________________________

CARR’S OVERHEAD DOOR, INC.: Residential and commercial garage doors & openers. Best prices, quality materials, factory authorized Lift Master and Wayne Dalton Dealers. Reg. #13612. 332 Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter, RI (401) 397-6015.

GUTTER CLEANING ________________________

GUTTERS CLEANED: Also, leaf guards installed. Call for an appointment now! 397-8729 or 749-1315.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS _____________________

LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 3453227. RI Reg. #5646.

BILL’S REMODELING: Additions, Formica, finish work, custom built vanities, siding. No job too small. Bill Langlais 397-9256 after 5pm.

RI Registration #648.

LAUNDRY SERVICE _________________________

Let us wash, dry and fold your laundry. Only 99¢ per lb. Pick up and delivery available. THORPE’S LAUNDROMAT AND DRY CLEANING. 401-826-7158. 560 Providence Street, West Warwick.

MASONRY ___________________________________

B. TRAUTMAN MASONRY: Brick/block, stone, fireplaces, and masonry landscaping. Residential and commercial. RI Reg. #7933.

Visa and Mastercard accepted. 447-4645.

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JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.

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ROOFING ____________________________________

DEPIETRO ROOFING, INC.: Specials Available. Quality work, free estimates. RI Reg. #22850. Call John 573-9328.

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TLC SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Design & Installation, Foundation Digging, Land Clearing & Grading. Class 1 License. Registered Contractor.

Free Estimates. Call 392-3300 or visit www.tlcrhodeisland.com.

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VICTOR MOFFITT & CO., INC.: Bookkeeping, Tax Services for individuals and businesses, 40 years experience. 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry. 828-2155. www.victormoffittandco.com

TILE INSTALLATION ___________________________ TSU CONSTRUCTION: Tile, Marble, Granite Installation. Reg. #8795. Call Charlie 556-8134.

TREE SERVICE ______________________________

VERRIER TREE SERVICE, INC.: Total Tree Care - Removals, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Spraying, Land Clearing, Brush Mowing, Spring Clean-Ups, Licensed. Insured. 39 Years of Satisfied Customers. 24 Hour Every Day Service. Free Estimates. 397-3942.

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Job Market Alpine Nursing Home

Alpine Nursing Home

A 60 bed long term rehabilitation facility located in Coventry, RI

A 60 bed long term rehabilitation facility located in Coventry, RI

APPLY NOW! Dietary Aides

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RNs

Full and Part-Time Every Other Weekend, Some Holidays

Competitive Wages and Benefits

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Apply to Christopher LaColle at or chris.lacolle@alpinenursinghome.com

EOE

Remember, you have the right to decide where you receive your healthcare.

Help Wanted Jobs Wanted

Apply to Kyle Gauvin at or kyle.gauvin@alpinenursinghome.com

CHIROPRACTIC N E U R O L O G Y Childcare CENTER OF WEST G R E E N W I C H Seeking Dr. Assistant/ Receptionist: Full Time. Join our team at a busy doctor’s office!

Must like working with people, be efficient, enthusiastic and have computer experience.

Full training available!

Salary based on experience. Email resume to CCWG16@ gmail.com or call (401) 397-9948.

Help Wanted Jobs Wanted

TAV E R N O N T H E HILL has immediate Childcare openings for nighttime Line Cooks, Bartenders, Alcohol Servers, Security & Barbacks for upcoming Outdoor Concert Series. Apply within from 4-8PM. 809 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich.

OFFICE CLERK NEEDED: Thursdays & Fridays. Great for Retiree.

Must be dependable.

Apply at Coventry Mini Storage, 1920 Nooseneck Hill Road, Coventry.

EOE

Remember, you have the right to decide where you receive your healthcare.

The dawn of a new year is a time when change is readily welcomed by millions of people across the globe. Many people see a new calendar year as a great time to turn over a new leaf, and New Year’s resolutions are often made with the intention of making positive changes.

Committing to being more organized is a popular goal each January, and it’s one that can pay some surprising dividends if individuals can see it through to fruition.

For example, in 2011 researchers utilized functional magnetic resonance imaging and other measurements to determine that clearing clutter from a home and work environment improved individuals’ ability to focus and process information. That study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience in 2011, also concluded that clearing clutter increased productivity.

Professionals can take note of the relationship between being organized and being productive and embrace certain strategies to be more organized at work. While organizing at home may be as simple as emptying the pantry or tossing out old magazines, organizing at the office is more likely rooted in minimizing distractions that can make it hard to maintain focus and complete tasks. The following are some strategies to clear clutter in office environments.

• Communicate during your commute. Professionals who take mass transit or carpool to work can use their commutes to comb through their emails. That may seem like an insignificant strategy, but it’s not. In 2018, Adobe surveyed more than 1,000 office workers in the United States and found that the average worker spent more than three hours per day on work emails, and an additional 2.5 hours on personal

email. Professionals can use their commutes to organize emails and respond to those that are most pressing. That should free up time to get more done during the workday.

• Turn off unnecessary notifications. Smartphone and device notifications provide an endless stream of distractions that can make it hard for professionals to organize their days and maintain their productivity. A 2020 study from the multinational telecommunications firm Telefónica found that the average smartphone user gets as many as 63.5 notifications per day. During the workday, individuals can clear some mental clutter by turning most app notifications off.

• Keep a clean professional pantry. A disorganized kitchen cabinet can make it hard to find ingredients when preparing a meal at home, and that sense of disorganization can compromise efforts to complete projects at work. A system for naming and storing files can make it easy to access documents quickly throughout the day. Keep separate folders for each project as well as subfolders for each component of the project.

Store these in an organized manner on your computer and archive files and folders after the project is completed.

Various strategies can help professionals clear out work-related clutter and increase productivity.

The Reminder December 21-27, 2021..........Page 9

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If you’re hosting Christmas at your home this year, here’s a very special, yet very festive and traditional recipe.

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Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in whipped topping, almond extract and coconut extract. Spread mixture into piecrust.

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• Each serving equals: 223 calories, 7g fat, 12g protein, 28g carb., 572mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Fat.

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Happy Holidays!

Metropolitan Oil Co. 822-9480

24-Hour Burner Service RI Pet Lic. No. 214

We wish everyone a Happy Holiday!

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

From, Helen & Staff

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BUSINESSSpotlight CUTTING EDGE HAIR DESIGNS

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Lauren Rotondo is our lash extension artist and one of our spray tanning technicians at the Cutting Edge Hair Designs. Lauren has over six years of experience in this industry. Eyelash extensions have gained popularity in the last few years, allowing people to wake up with a flawless set of semipermanent lashes every day. Eyelash extensions will enable you to wake up with long, gorgeous, full lashes every day.

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Lauren will have a consultation before beginning when a client comes into the salon to help each client achieve the individual

Eyelash extensions need to be maintained and filled every two weeks. Lauren is available for appointments Monday-Saturday by calling 401-821-1181.

results they are looking to achieve. She begins by asking what kind of look you are going for, glamorous, more natural, or somewhere between. Once your desired look is done, she will help you choose your lash extensions’ ideal length and curl. Multiple lengths typically are used to achieve the desired look, with longer extensions on the outer corners and shorter extensions on the inner eye.

The application process is straightforward and painless, lasting about an hour. Your eyes will be closed for the entire procedure. First, Lauren will have you lie down comfortably for your eyelash extension application. Then, she

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WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other non-core grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 8280310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS MENTORS NEEDED West Warwick Public Schools is in need of in person volunteer mentors for students in Grades K-12. The time commitment is 1 hour per week. Anybody who is interested in volunteering can call or email me, Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, at: (401) 825-6530 or dpapitto@ww-ps.com CHURCH OF CHRIST GIVING CLOSET The Giving Closet of the church of Christ, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Lower Level Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge), West Greenwich, will be open every Wednesday from 1-5PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700.

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As people age, they do get drier, thinner skin, which can bruise more easily. If your bruises are found most often on the tops of your forearms, that’s a common place for senile purpura. “Senile,” in a medical context, just means older. The term “senile dementia,” a nonspecific term formerly used to mean Alzheimer’s disease, was sometimes shortened incorrectly to “senile.” “Purpura” are dark, purple/ brown marks on the skin.

If there is no specific cause for the bruising, and the appearance of the skin is consistent with senile purpura, then this advice may be helpful: Keeping the skin out of the sun can prevent future damage. Regular moisturizers can help with dry skin. An oral supplement of bioflavonoids was successful in one study. For more severe cases, some dermatologists use topical vitamin A derivatives to combat the skin atrophy (these are by prescription).

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Does this really happen, and is there a way for her to manage it so that she can lose weight? — G.J. ANSWER: A gastric emptying study is usually used to look for delayed gastric emptying, also called gastroparesis. It can be the result of several different types of nerve diseases, but especially diabetes. An abnormally rapid gastric emptying is also called dumping syndrome, and is often a problem after some types of gastric bypass surgeries.

I did find a paper from the 1980s suggesting that obese people have shorter gastric emptying times. This was confirmed in a trial from 2015 looking at the diabetes drug exenatide (Byetta), which is sometimes used to help people lose weight, even if they do not have diabetes. Interestingly, exenatide was more likely to cause people to lose weight if they had faster gastric emptying times.

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Collectors of antique Christmas decorations look for old ornaments and figurines of Belsnickel used in the 19th century. They are often made of papier-mache. He has a long tongue and carries a sack of candy in one hand and a whip in the other. Christmas legends in the 19th century included other dark characters, including Krampus.

This antique German Belsnickel with a painted face and white beard is wearing a hooded white robe. It was auctioned at Cordier Auctions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The unsigned figure sold for $168. *** I have a bust of Madonna holding baby Jesus, which is marked “Goldscheider” over a large letter “G,” with “U.S.A.” underneath the letter. Below that, it has the copyright symbol and “American Goldscheider Corp.”

What’s it worth?

Frederick Goldscheider started a porcelain factory in Vienna in 1885. When Germany annexed Austria in 1938, the factory was taken over by the Nazi regime. Frederick’s son, Walter, immigrated to the United States in 1940 and founded Goldscheider-U.S.A. in Trenton, New Jersey. The company became Goldscheider-Everlast Corp. in 1941.

From 1947 to 1953, it was Goldcrest Ceramics Corp. The Goldscheider factory in Vienna was returned to the family in 1950. The business in America, now called Goldscheider of Vienna, is a wholesaler of religious statuary, including Madonnas that are imported from Italy. Your bust probably was made in 1940, before the company changed its name. Value depends on the size. Medium-size busts of Madonna sell for about $125.

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a fun holiday tradition. Create a playlist of all your favorite carols, old standards and popinfused holiday hits. As you adorn the tree, decorate the cookies and hang the stockings, pop on your playlist to fill the house with your personalized sounds of the season.

2. Create your own music: With more time off from school and work and a treasure trove of seasonal music to draw inspiration from, this can actually be the ideal time of year to take up a new instrument or embark on music lessons. For beginners, consider a Castiotone. User-friendly and created with the goal of making music fun for players of all abilities, it connects to the Chordana Play App, which offers interactive, at home, beginner piano lessons. Plus the keyboard features built-in Christmas carols, perfect for sing-alongs!

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Christmas,” there are many classic holiday performances staged at theaters all around the country. Enjoy a live show or watch your favorite seasonal musicals at home.

Through the power of listening and creating your own music, you can fill your seasonal traditions with joy and make happy holiday memories that last for years to come.

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SENIOR ISSUES

by LARRY GRIMALDI

A Road Trip To Remember It certainly was not the Road to Perdition. Nobody was “rubbed out.”

There were no vendettas; and the protagonists were still alive and well at the end. It was A Road Trip to Remember that touched on our past, was played out in real time, and looked toward the future.

My son Matthew moved to Las Vegas, Nevada some 19 years ago. Except for summer and Christmas visits, family time is limited to phone calls, e-mails, and messages. This year was different. Because there were so many notable 2021 family birthdays, anniversary celebrations, and graduations, he decided to take the summer off.

Matthew was home from July through October. It was time well spent catching up and spending time with family and friends.

My wife Kathy had flown out to Las Vegas in June to co-pilot his crosscountry drive in home July. I drove back to Las Vegas with him in late October. As we left North Providence for the return trip, I sensed that this would be a very special time. It’s not often that you get to spend three days with an adult child free of all outside “noise.” I was not disappointed. The 2,800 miles were merely the backdrop for A Road Trip to Remember.

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Day One: Rhode Island to Oklahoma (Approximately 1500 miles): The first leg of our journey began North Providence at 5:00 p.m. on October 23 ended on October 24 at about 4:00 p.m. in Sullivan, Oklahoma. By then, we had conquered Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and arrived in Oklahoma.

Early in the morning of the 24th, we passed the Gateway Arch in St. Louis,

Missouri. The magnificent view of the Gateway to the West monument recharged our batteries for the final push into Oklahoma. Geography aside, we talked of our huge immediate and extended family, the family history, and many other topics too numerous to mention. Along the way, we witnessed the landscape transition from cities to rural rolling hills, vast farm lands, cattle ranches and Native American homesteads. I didn’t realize until later that much more than the landscape had changed.

This longest leg of the trip gave me a unique insight into our changed relationship. As parents, we tend to think of our adult children as just that-children, no matter how old they are. At the end of the day, my perspective had changed. Matthew was now independent and on an equal footing with any other adult in my orbit. Undoubtedly, he was shaped by the principles that his mother and I had sought to instill in him. He was very capable of making his own life choices. And while is mother and I had completed our job, I knew that he would still seek our counsel and advice wshn he felt the need.

Day Two: Oklahoma to New Mexico (Approximately 600 miles): We began this leg of the journey west of Oklahoma City, drove across the top of Texas, and stopped for the night west of Albuquerque. The landscape was dominated by vast open spaces and hints of the elevated terrain and desert below that lay before us. I confess to taking a nap or two during the drive.

We sped along Interstate Route 40 at sometimes frightening speeds of 80 mph (the speed limit in many spots on the road). Over the course of the day,

we talked about careers he was considering after he returned home. During the pandemic-induced sluggish economy in Vegas, he has decided to take the summer off, take breath, be with his family and friends and evaluate his opportunities. True to his meticulous nature, he had planned and saved for his “sabbatical.”

Day Three: New Mexico to Nevada (Approximately 700 miles): We conquered the rest of New Mexico and Arizona and finally got a glimpse Las Vegas over the horizon. I spent most of the next day resting for my flight home the next day. We went out for dinner and he gave me a tour of the constantly evolving Strip. My wife and I made Our first visit to Las Vegas in 1980.

Legendary casinos such as the Dunes, Stardust, Sands, Frontier, Desert Inn, and the Riviera have been either razed or blown up and replaced by monolithic structures that have none of the aura of the original gambling meccas and hotels. You can stand had by the corner where Caesars Palace and legendary the Flamingo sit and look down the Strip to what appears to be one gigantic block extending for miles.

I knew that our journey was almost over and I wanted to savor these last moments and press them into my memory bank. The time spent together was a gift. Indeed, it was a Road Trip to Remember.

Larry Grimaldi is a freelance writer living in North Providence. Comments can be e-mailed to lvgriomaldi49@ gmail.com

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RETIREMENT SPARKS

by ELAINE M. DECKER

Annual Horoscopes for Seniors As we round the bend to another year, it’s time to take a peek at the astrological forecasts for seniors for 2022. December is sometimes referred to as National Horoscope Month. It’s really just one more opportunity for media outlets to promote their forecasts.

I’m no Linda Goodman, but I’m jumping into the fray by focusing on seniors. Here’s what you can expect for your sun sign next year.

JANUARY belongs to ambitious Capricorn.

Your tendency to break rules will catch up with you this year.

• Your HOA fines you $500 for keeping your holiday décor up too long.

• The CIA and the NSA have included you in their investigation of your international Facebook friends.

• You’re drummed out of your Mahjong group for palming tiles.

FEBRUARY celebrates Aquarius in this new Age of Aquarius.

Sadly the sun will not shine in for you this year. Your annual physical will reveal: • You’ve gained another five pounds.

• You should take advantage of that Silver Sneakers offer that your health insurance plan keeps pushing.

• You need to increase the magnification on your cheater reading glasses. Again.

MARCH and Pisces mark world language month and the end of the Astrological year.

It’s an auspicious time to learn a language. Here are 3 challenging ones to for you.

• Mandarin Chinese—One of the hardest but also most widely spoken worldwide • Arabic—Could be useful if you’re ever kidnapped traveling in the Middle East • Navajo—So you can supplement Social Security with work as a code-breaker APRIL is the month of the fiery sun sign Aries.

This marks the spring equinox and the beginning of a new astrological year. Just in time to file your income tax return, you’ll get a surprise financial windfall, but from where?

• Publishers Clearing House (the envelope you threw into the recycling pile) • The Irish Sweepstakes (that you didn’t enter) • A Nigerian prince. Yes, THAT Nigerian prince. (He’s not giving up.)

MAY is the month of that bull-headed Taurus.

Sad to say, your unexpected financial windfall in April will be followed in May by a major expense you didn’t plan on. Your car will be in the shop for: • Passenger airbag defects • A fuel pump leak • Rear brakes slippage JUNE is the month for Gemini, that moody, two-faced character.

World music day is celebrated in June in over 1,000 cities worldwide and hundreds in the U.S. alone. Here are just three cities to visit; one is bound to fit your mood. Or not.

• Latin in Miami • Country Western in Nashville • Jazz in New Orleans JULY is for Cancer (the crab, not the disease).

The USPS is going to deliver: • An overdue bill that was lost in the mail • A package that belongs to your neighbor (again) • Three solicitations from national charities. Be grateful it’s not more.

AUGUST is Leo’s month, that lovable but unpredictable feline!

Be very suspicious when you receive an unexpected message from: • The IRS. (But is it really from the IRS?) • A grade school friend that you haven’t heard from in 30 years.

• A distant relative you didn’t know you had. (But is he really your relative?)

SEPTEMBER marks Virgo’s domain, the detail-oriented virgin (whose ship has sailed).

If the pandemic put that trip to Portugal on hold, here’s what’s in store now: • Your sister’s replaced knees and the power port in your chest will get both of you singled out for extra screening at the airport.

• Your luggage will get lost on the way over there. Pack your carry-on carefully.

• The airline you booked will go on strike after you land, stranding you in Europe.

OCTOBER is when Libra normally presents a pleasant balance in your life.

Unfortunately, not this year. The holiday season is on its way and that damnable Mercury is in retrograde again. Naturally all your appliances decide to break down.

• Your water heater (mid shower) • Your washing machine (mid load) • Your freezer (right after you filled it with holiday food) NOVEMBER is when you’ll feel the sting of that rascal, Scorpio.

If October wasn’t bad enough, a trusted member of your service entourage is going to retire this month. Will it be: • Your hairdresser of 25 years?

• Your cleaning lady of 15 years?

• Your cardiologist of 20 years?

DECEMBER is when Sagittarius takes aim. This year it’s on your modern electronics.

• You step on your talking scale and it just laughs at you.

• You ask Alexa to set a timer for your baking and she yells at you: “For the last time, I’m Siri, not Alexa!”

• Your Smartwatch is serving up only brain teasers and step count reminders.

There you have it. Twelve months of 2022’s astrological predictions just for seniors.

And you thought 2021 was a bad year.

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Page 22..........The Reminder Prime Time December 21-27, 2021 The Perfect Piece of Pork

To make sure the main course this holiday season – a yummy, juicy ham – is cooked and prepared to perfection, there are some simple steps to follow.

Thaw It While ham can be cooked without thawing, for best results the first step to a tasty ham is properly thawing it in either the refrigerator or cold water. Never thaw a ham on the counter, as it can become subject to bacterial growth when the outside warms but the inside remains frozen.

Remember: The larger the ham, the longer it needs to thaw before cooking.

Bake It Once the ham is properly thawed, start by heating your oven to 325 F and lining a roasting pan with aluminum foil. You’ll want to cook the ham low and slow to avoid drying it out, and lining the pan helps limit the mess.

As it bakes, don’t forget to flip it over about halfway through the process.

Check It When the ham gets close to being done cooking, take the safe route and check its temperature. The USDA recommends bringing pork to 145 F to help ensure it’s cooked thoroughly.

Finish It After pulling the ham from the oven, let it rest 15 minutes before slicing. Because the ham will continue baking outside the oven for a short period, allowing it to rest holds in those delicious juices. If you’re looking for a different way to please your guests’ palates, try glazing it with different mixtures that could include anything from brown sugar to fruit juices.

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1 cup Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing chopped bacon, to taste shredded cheddar cheese, to taste assorted dippers Combine ranch dressing with chopped bacon and shredded cheddar cheese, to taste.

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A Tasty Holiday Treat

As your calendar begins to fill up around the holidays, keeping a few simple ingredients on hand can be the difference between enjoying the festivities and feeling overwhelmed.

An ingredient such as popcorn can help you serve up a tasty dessert like this White Chocolate Popcorn Crunch that packs both a festive punch and a sweet crunch. Find more quick holiday recipes at popcorn.org.

White Chocolate Popcorn Crunch

5 cups popped popcorn 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries 1/2 cup sliced almonds 12 ounces white chocolate baking chips, chopped white chocolate or white candy coating 1-2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (optional) Cover baking pan with foil or wax paper; set aside. Place popcorn, cranberries and almonds in large bowl; set aside.

In double boiler over barely simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring until smooth, or melt according to package directions.

(If chocolate is not smooth after melting, stir in 1-2 tablespoons shortening until mixture is smooth and loose enough to coat popcorn.)

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Spread onto prepared pan; allow to cool completely.

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Balsamic Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables

Recipe courtesy of Circulon Gourmet Cookware 2 onions, quartered 10 cloves garlic, unpeeled 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 turnips, peeled and cut in half to about 2-inch pieces 1-2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces

1 cup winter squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes 2-3 potatoes, cut into 2-inch quarters 1-2 white or gold beets, peeled and quartered 2 tablespoons olive oil salt pepper 3 sprigs rosemary 3 sprigs thyme Circulon Symmetry Chocolate sheet pan Glaze: 2 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon rosemary Heat oven to 425 F. Combine vegetables, olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme; toss well. Spread on sheet pan. Cover and bake 40 minutes.

Check vegetables and cook another 5 minutes, if needed, or until vegetables are tender but not mushy.

Remove rosemary and thyme; add salt and pepper.

Combine glaze ingredients and cook 5-10 minutes until thickened. Pour over vegetables before serving; stir to combine.

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MEMOIRS

by SUSAN DEAN

Timeless Traditions Christmas, 2020 was different and difficult for everyone. Gatherings were canceled, traditions were put on hold, and holiday dinners and visiting were reduced to sharing through Zoom. The day was going to be quiet and low-key. As much as Christmas Day, 2020 was going to be like no other, completely unprecedented, and hopefully never to be repeated, my bigger loss was going to be Christmas Eve. My parents and my mother’s brother and his wife alternated hosting Christmas Eve every year. Uncle Don and Aunt Helen had six kids, and there were three of us - so nine noisy children along with all of the adults were crammed into every corner of our small homes.

But I never noticed the crowding or the noise level. I never thought about the planning or the cooking or the logistics of accommodating so many people for a sit-down dinner.

With such limited space, seating everyone called for precise organization and ingenuity.

I remember the excitement, the music and singing, the games and the laughter, the sheer joy of sharing this special night with our families, and the aromas of a traditional Christmas Eve dinner floating through the air. Traditional in that my grandmother always brought a dish that we called Nana Lydia’s Casserole - a concoction of elbow macaroni, sausage, stewed tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.

I also remember everyone wearing their holiday best. This usually meant a red or green velvet dress made for me by my mother, enhanced with starchy, stiff petticoats, and shiny black Mary Janes.

My mother, my aunt, and my grandmother were dressed up, too, in their evening party clothes, with frilly holiday aprons wrapped around their waists as they bustled about the kitchen on this once-a-year night of nights.

And we exchanged gifts, too. My mother gave gifts to my aunt and uncle and to each of my six cousins. My aunt did the same for my parents and for my two brothers and me.

These traditions went on year after year, the enormous effort it took to make it all happen only slowly dawning on me as I approached adulthood. As we got older, we added spouses, friends, and our own children to the festivities and we knew we would always be together on Christmas Eve, no matter where we were the rest of the year.

When my mother died in 1995, my aunt took over - hosting every Christmas Eve. She continued until her late eighties and eventually passed the torch to two of my cousins and to me. We alternate so that we each host every three years.

We kept the traditions alive with the fun and games, music, and food. I was now tasked with adding Nana Lydia’s Casserole to the feast. The only ritual we changed was the massive gift exchange. We turned it into a simpler Yankee Swap where each person brings only one gift to add to the mix.

Last year was going to be the first Christmas Eve in my entire existence that I wasn’t going to spend with my mother’s family. There were phone calls and cards with handwritten notes sent and received, all lamenting the loss of our annual gathering, but also filled with hopes and wishes for a return to our normal routines in 2021. There was nothing else to be done except to cherish the memories.

But the day before Christmas Eve I answered a call from my brother, Rob. He had a plan.

“How about going to Uncle Don’s and Aunt Helen’s tomorrow afternoon? We’ll sing Christmas carols on their front lawn,” Rob suggested.

“I’ll print some music, let’s meet there at 3:00,” he said, and with that our plans were set.

The next afternoon, Christmas Eve, my brother and I, along with my husband and my daughters, rang my aunt and uncle’s doorbell. As soon as they answered we began singing the old familiar carols, masked and socially distanced. Uncle Don and Aunt Helen,

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When we were done, we chatted for a few minutes and I handed them two containers of Nana Lydia’s Casserole - one to microwave that night and one to freeze for later.

Covid has taken so much from us, but there’s hope for a more normal holiday celebration this year in 2021. And there’s still much to be grateful for - the power of love, the presence of family, the joys of the holiday season, my aunt and uncle still going strong, and Nana Lydia’s Casserole showing up on Christmas Eve without missing a beat.

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My Road to Recovery Never Too Late On October 6, I was being treated with a strong medication for basil cell carcinoma, which gave me headaches, nausea, and, I thought, complete lack of appetite.

I could not look at food, let alone chew it or eat it.

I literally stopped eating, and in one short week lost 10 pounds.

On October 25 I was admitted to the hospital with a primary diagnosis of Enterococcus (Bacteria in my GI tract). My inability to eat and drink led to renal failure.

Teams of hospitalists probed my body and mind trying to determine the cause and find a treatment.

After six days I was discharged for home health services (Visiting nurse and physical therapy).

After one week, there was no improvement. I still could not eat, and continued to get weaker, despite being given 1,000 calories a day of Ensure.

On November 4, I had an endoscopy, which revealed severe chronic Esophagitis, an inflammation of the esophagus. Medications were ordered, with instructions that I MUST eat and drink, or would end up back in the hospital with a feeding tube.

My doctor made a house call on November 7, explaining that if my condition worsened, I would have to go back in the hospital with a feeding tube put in.

On November 20, my doctor came to my house, checked my condition and immediately sent me back to the hospital.

I had lost over 20 pounds and couldn’t even get out of the chair. I had fallen twice and just couldn’t get comfortable in my bed or chair. I had given up. I was depressed to the point of not caring what happened. I entered the hospital with renal failure again.

Three days later, on Nov. 22, after being seen by more doctors, and being pumped with fluids to keep me hydrated, I was sent home with instructions to take a certain medication which helps in-

crease appetite and decrease depression.

Woke up the following morning after a night of weird dreams, feeling on a high. I actually ate breakfast for the first time in two months. My emotions ran rampant. The following day I visited my doctor with the following news: I still had trouble sleeping, but I felt better both physically and mentally. Although the acid reflux was still there when I eat, I was able to eat small portions at a time.

What happened to turn things around?

Was it that tiny little pill?

Was it my fear of a feeding tube?

Was it the care and treatment in the hospital?

Was it the people praying for me? I have to admit that my faith was severely challenged).

Or was it a combination of all these things.

They found no direct connection between to carcinoma medication and the esophagitis.

My doctor insists it was his beef stew he forced me to eat.

Was it the constant care (and nagging) my wonderful wife provided, in spite of the fact that she is on oxygen 24/7 and lives with fibromyalgia?

Was it the daily visits from my devoted daughter who made sure that everything possible was being done by the plethora of health care providers?

Or possibly a combination of all these factors!

So here I am today, the last day of November, sitting on my donut, drinking Ensure, eating as best I can, missing the Providence Bruins, movies, theatre, concerts and restaurant reviews that were such a big part of my life, but no longer giving in or giving up, thanks to my health care providers, friends, neighbors and family who never gave up on me, even though I had.

Hopefully, when I get stronger (Anyone have 20 pounds they want to contribute?) there will be more trips to the Dunk, PPAC, Trinity, local theatres, and the incomparable baked stuffed shrimp at Twin Oaks.

I have spent a lot of time, and money, at the dentist.

My parents couldn’t afford braces, and dental hygiene was never at the top of my list. After having lived all those years with chipped and crooked teeth’’ I took my dentist’s suggestion and hah my four front teeth crowned.

“Doc, I’m 84 years old!” I said.

“You’re never too old,” he replied.

So I did it.

And I’m glad I did. My teeth look great. And I feel good about it.

My hearing has declined over the years. Even with the help of five year old hearing aids, I still have problems at the movies and the theatre. Small groups and dining out are frustrating, especially with background noise.

So when my Audiologist suggested new ones (“They have come a long way in five years”) and Medicare provided some assistance, I went for it.

Add new glasses, and three of the five senses were given a boost.

The golf and tennis games are pleasures of the recent past no longer enjoyed due to weak legs and balance problems, but walking with a cane to help my balance keeps me from becoming a couch potato.

It is never too late to get in that

pool at the YMCA and swim those laps for 45 minutes a couple of times a week. It takes me a little longer than it used to, but I’m in no hurry.

If it is never too late to assist your aging body, then it certainly never too late to work on the mind.

I watch the TV ads with the miracle drugs that supposedly improve your memory, but figure that I have enough pills to swallow in my pill case.

So I turn to crossword puzzles, Jumble, a book always by my chair, and of course, Jeopardy.

Helpful hint: Record Jeopardy and watch it later, zooming by the ads and saving over 10 minutes.

It is never too late to gain new knowledge, take up a new hobby, meet new friends, or discover new places.

The November issue of Providence Monthly has a list of hundreds of interesting things to see in Providence alone. Take a ride through all 39 cities and towns, discovering historical places.

Having spent the past two months in and out of the hospital and more time recuperating at home, I realize that it is never to late to appreciate how precious time is, and find the time, energy and desire to do those things that I am still capable of doing.

5 Easy Ways to Enhance Digestive Health

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s your social schedule picks up steam and you attend more social gatherings and celebrations, you may find yourself with an unexpected issue: digestive troubles. Problems like this can have a negative impact on your overall wellness, so it’s important to make healthy digestion a priority.

According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of how to live long and be healthy, the health of the digestive system is the core of optimum health.

Ayurvedic medicine asserts the digestive system is based on the strength and balance of its Agni (fire), which enables the body to absorb, digest and assimilate food. The teachings suggest an imbalanced Agni creates undigested residues, which form toxins that create imbalances and can lead to disease.

Some of the dietary guidelines for healthy digestion and strong Agni include: n Allowing 4-6 hours between meals n Avoiding eating between meals n Avoiding foods with cold, wet and heavy qualities n Drinking ginger tea or hot water to stimulate the Agni n Starting a meal with pungent (hot), sour and salty flavors n Consuming a small amount of bitter taste before a meal to increase the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach Take steps to protect and nurture your digestive health with these tips:

Add Fiber to Your Diet

Plant-based foods that are high in fiber fill you up faster, so you’re less likely to overeat, and they also help with digestive regularity. Increase your intake of high-fiber foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds. Take a gradual approach to avoid upsetting your digestive tract and bump up your water intake as you go since fiber will absorb it and decrease the likelihood you experience gas or cramping.

time to process food. You’ll give your brain more time to communicate with your stomach and be more aware of when you’ve satisfied your hunger.

Stay Hydrated

Start Exercising

Keeping your body well hydrated is like making sure your car’s engine is well lubricated. It keeps all your moving parts in sync and operating for top performance. Some fluids can also help with detoxification, which can be especially beneficial when your social calendar is full and your opportunities to overindulge are greater.

An option like Buddha Teas’ Detox Dharma contains detoxifying herbs that stimulate your digestive system.

Strengthening and soothing herbs are also incorporated into this balanced formula resulting in an effective yet gentle detox tea. For another solution, Turmeric Ginger Tea contains enough black pepper to make curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) bio-available in hot water, helping build healthy Agni.

Eat Slower

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If you need one more reason to get moving, your digestive health could be it. Regular physical activity promotes better digestion. However, if you jump into a workout too quickly after eating, you could actually do the opposite. Eat light before exercising then have a protein-rich balanced meal for recovery afterward.

Manage Stress

Too much stress can manifest multiple physical problems, including interrupting your digestion. Try mindful meditation or another method of relaxing and relieving stress. Getting plenty of rest can also help keep stress in check. If you’re looking for a good night of sleep, consider Buddha Teas’ CBD Sleepy Buddha Blend. Herbs for calming and relieving stress are paired with organic, water-soluble, THC-free CBD to leave you feeling restored and rejuvenated.

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Did you know?

Leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus is a Christmas Eve tradition.

Children regularly place a dish of cookies and a glass of milk by the tree on Christmas Eve so that Santa has enough energy to complete all of his gift-giving before kids wake up on Christmas morning. The tradition of leaving cookies out on Christmas Eve may trace its origins to Saint Nicholas.

On the feast of St. Nicholas on December 6, children would leave food and drink for the saint and any attendants. The treats would be exchanged for gifts. While that’s one theory behind the tradition, others think it is linked to the history of the Christmas tree and the edible decorations that adorn it. Santa would snack on the ornaments. Even after edible decorations gave way to inedible ornaments, the tradition of leaving a snack for Santa remained. Whatever the origins behind the tradition, millions of children dutifully leave milk and cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.

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How much? How many?

Attainable – Make an achievable goal and create a vision with a positive attitude that leads to success.

Realistic – Ensure a goal is achievable based on physical, mental and/or emotional wellbeing and ability.

Timely – Put a timeline to a goal. How frequent? How often? By what date?

New Years resolutions do not have to be overwhelming and life changing.

When you try to take on too much too fast, the results are not always positive.

A good approach is to take small steps that will lead to success.

For example, rather than setting a New Year’s resolution to “get healthier,” create a more managerable goal. Here is just one example of a mini goal.

Note the “SMART” structure.

A SMART resolution could be to floss teeth a minimum of two times a day to improve health and hygiene because flossing helps prevent disease and tooth decay. Floss every morning and in the evening before bed.

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If you’re hosting Christmas at your home this year, here’s a very special, yet very festive and traditional recipe.

Happy Healthy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

2 (8-ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese 1 (4-serving) package sugarfree instant vanilla pudding mix 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup water 1/4 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1 (6-ounce) purchased short bread piecrust 1/4 cup flaked coconut 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1. In a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and water.

Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in whipped topping, almond extract and coconut extract. Spread mixture into piecrust.

2. In a small skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, lightly toast coconut and almonds over medium heat. Sprinkle mixture evenly over top of filling. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes 8 servings.

• Each serving equals: 223 calories, 7g fat, 12g protein, 28g carb., 572mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Fat.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) I know, dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying to take charge of one of your projects, but try to be a bit more flexible. A new idea could help hasten a positive result.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, like the time-thrifty Taurus that you are, that you’ve done much of your holiday shopping. But don’t relax yet. Wrap those gifts now to save yourself lots of unwanted pressure.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be receptive when a family member or friend asks to confide in you. Your positive reaction could ensure that he or she will have a happy holiday experience.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t be rushed into wrapping up that workplace problem. Consider leaving it until after the holidays. This way you’ll have the facts you need to reach the right resolution.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ll get news that will make you glow brighter than the lights of the holiday season. Be sure to use what you learn both carefully and kindly, to avoid giving the wrong impression.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That frayed relationship could be mended in time for the holidays if you were more flexible. Give a little, and you could get back a lot more than you imagined.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Things might not seem to be settling down as quickly as you would prefer. But it might be just a little holiday time flutter. You’ll soon get news that will lead to more stability.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Stop getting so involved in everyone’s personal problems that you lose precious time with loved ones. Remember, even the Supreme Court closes for the holidays.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) All signs point to a bright holiday, with all of those pesky problems finally resolved in your favor.

Share the good times with people you love and, of course, who love you.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your plans should not be set in stone and cemented over. Leave some openings in case you need to make changes. Spend the holidays with your nearest and dearest.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Surprise! This holiday finds you on the receiving end of the generosity of those who are usually the recipients of so much that you give so freely and lovingly.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That piece of good news assures that you’ll be swimming in clearer, calmer waters this holiday season. There might be a storm or two ahead, but you’ll weather it all in fine style.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a flair for seeing things as you’d like them to be, as well as a gift for turning your perceptions into reality.

Picture perfect wedding day photography tips

Few things document weddings more effectively than photographs. Carefully curated wedding albums and portraits hung on walls serve as daily reminders of a couple’s special day.

Photography is often left in the very qualified hands of professional photographers.

However, couples can pitch in to make their photos really pop. These picture pointers from industry insiders can help couples put their best smile forward.

Leave ample time A carefully orchestrated timeline can ensure photos are the best they can be. Why? Because a couple who is relaxed and not overwhelmed will notice that attitude translates to their photographs. When planning wedding timelines, couples should leave ample opportunities for getting dressed, chatting with the wedding party and going through various photography settings to grab great photos, advise the experts at Martha Stewart.

Put together a short list The photographer will have his or her ideas of which shots to cover, but a couple with specific goals in mind should relay that information to their photographer. For example, if a grandparent is getting up in years, request some solo photos of that person so you can look back on happy times together.

Certain couples want to be snapped posing with a beloved pet. Putting that on the list helps ensure it will happen.

Enlist a family photo coordinator If the photographer does not have his or her own assistant, recruit someone who is assertive to help wrangle everyone for the family shots. Attempt to get family photos when family members are relaxed but not too far rumpled by dancing or having a good time.

Play your style safe A wedding day is not a time for the bride or groom to try a dramatic new style, according to photographer Amanda Lamb. Resist the urge for a daring cut or color. It’s also likely not the place to try out new facial hair or heavy makeup. A couple unaccustomed to the way they look may be shy in front of the camera.

Delve into the details Prepare wedding details, like gowns, shoes, accessories, etc., in advance to save time once the photographer arrives, suggests Desi Mendoza, a pro from Dez and Tam Photography. Invest in a beautiful hanger for the wedding gown as well, because you may want to photograph that on its own.

Learn to pose Couples can practice posing in front of mirrors to get a feel for body positions that put them in their best light. A photographer’s advice in regard to posture is invaluable as well. Create space between arms and the body and learn how to angle the body so you look your best.

Photos will capture wedding day memories forever. Couples can put themselves in the best positions for success by following some photography guidelines.

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