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The Miracle Prayer

Dear Heart of Jesus:

In the past, I have asked many favors. This time, I ask you this very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and your favor will be granted no matter how impossible.

Thanksgiving also to the Blessed Virgin, Flower of Mount Carmel.

PAK

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Susan found herself in a terrifying situation. Chloe and Stefan discussed their potential relationship. Johnny and Wendy turned to Anna for help. Xander wrestled with his conscience. On Election Day, Abe and Paulina eagerly awaited the results of their respective races for Mayor and Governor. Sloan ripped into Alex for his betrayal. Chad confessed his feelings to Stephanie.

Shawn informed Julie that she’d been accused of a crime. Chanel was arrested. Sloan informed Chad that she’d regained the upper hand.

Leo opened up to Sonny. Paulina came clean with Abe. EJ confided in Tony about Ava’s demands.

Bonnie’s celebration for Maggie and Victor led to a shocking discovery. Susan pleaded for her freedom.

Rafe and Nicole’s marriage reached its breaking point. Xander ran into a new problem. Wait to See: Nicole and Eric have an emotional breakthrough. Jada reels from a major betrayal. Ava scrambles when EJ turns the tables on her.

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Esme got creative. Nina shared her suspicions with Sonny. Victor thought he’d hit paydirt. Terry encouraged Elizabeth. Willow confided in TJ. Scott got a blast from the past. Sam updated Britt. Michael confronted Nina. Finn was floored.

Nikolas received an unpleasant surprise. Cody made a big decision. Mac and Dante were called to duty.

Michael received some shocking news. Mac opened up to Felicia.

The Hook struck again. Liz found herself in danger. Willow shared her concerns. Nina attempted to make amends. Jordan received a lead on a fugitive. Victor issued new orders. Britt confided in Austin.

Spencer received a new visitor. Wait to See: Sonny is summoned to the PCPD. Anna voices her gratitude. Trina receives some eye-opening information.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Victor retaliated against Tucker. Lauren gave Michael an ultimatum. Diane proved herself to Kyle. Devon made a shocking decision. Jill returned home to chaos. Nick set boundaries with Phyllis. Nate made amends with Elena. Jack pointed Adam in the right direction. Jack had a change of heart about Diane. Phyllis provided a voice of reason. Tucker shared intel with Ashley. Wait to See: Jill gives Billy a reality check. Audra confronts Noah about their past. Chelsea sees a new side to Adam.

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HOLLYWOOD — Daniel Craig has played the macho “007” five times, but post-Bond, he’s stretching his acting chops to play Benoit Blanc again, this time as a gay man. At the London Film Festival, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” director Rian Johnson was asked after the film screening if Blanc was gay in reference to a scene show ing the detective living with a man. “Yes, he obviously is,” he replied. While the identity of “that man” has been withheld, Craig offered, “No spoilers, but who wouldn’t want to live with that person?” We’ll have to wait until Nov. 23 to know who he’s talking about. The film boasts Angela Lansbury and Stephen Sondheim in video chat cameo.

Harrison Ford will be General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (pre viously played by the late William Hurt) in “Captain America: New World Order,” due May 3, 2024. Chris Evans, who played Captain America in three films and seven “Avenger” movies, has moved on, and the charac ter Sam Wilson (portrayed by Antho ny Mackie) has now become Captain America, as seen in the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” to great success. At 80, Ford’s going strong with “Indiana Jones 5” out June 2023 and “Thunderbolts” due July 2024. Evans moved on to voicing Buzz Lightyear in “Lightyear,” as well as roles in AppleTV+’s “Ghosted,” with Ana de Armas and Adrien Bro dy, and Netflix’s “Pain Hustlers,” with Emily Blunt and Andy Garcia ***

Peter Billingsley is returning as Ral phie in HBO Max’s “A Christmas Sto ry Christmas,” the sequel to the 1983 classic “A Christmas Story” ($3.3 million cost, $20.8 million gross). It has had annual Christmas showings that have made it the must-watch holiday classic it’s become. Billing sley was 12 and is 51 years old now. It follows adult Ralphie (Billingsley)

in the 1970s, returning to the house on Cleveland Street to deliver his kids a magical Christmas like the ones he had growing up. The original film was based on material from Jean Shep herd’s collection of short stories, “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash,” and starred Darren McGavin and Melinda Dillon. There have already been two sequels: “It Runs in the Fam ily” (1994) and “A Christmas Story 2.” This upcoming “official” sequel will be true to the original, since it’s being produced by Billingsley and Vince Vaughn ***

• On Nov. 24, 1877, Anna Sewell’s novel about a horse named Black Beauty was published. Alternately scribbled on scraps of paper and dic tated to the author’s mother, the book would go on to become not just a beloved classic and adapted for cine ma, but play an important part in the animal rights movement.

• On Nov. 23, 1910, Johan Alfred Ander was convicted of murdering Victoria Hellsten during a robbery he conducted in an effort to solve his ongoing financial problems. He was the last person to be executed in Swe den and the only one in Swedish histo ry to be executed by guillotine.

• On Nov. 21, 1941, Tweety Bird debuted in the Warner Bros. cartoon “A Tale of Two Kitties.” Originally a wild, naked chick with rather malicious ten dencies, the character evolved over the decades into a wide-eyed canary with a far more genial demeanor that increased (and retained) his audience popularity.

• On Nov. 25, 1950, the “Appala chian Storm” dropped nearly 60 inch es of snow in that area, carrying with it unseasonal temperatures and causing widespread property damage. About 150 people were believed to have died as a result of the storm.

• On Nov. 27, 1968, Penny Ann Ear ly became the first woman to play major professional basketball for the Kentucky Colonels, in an ABA game against the Los Angeles Stars. At just 5’3” tall and 112 pounds, she was also the smallest pro basketball player ever to compete.

• On Nov. 22, 2005, Angela Merkel became a prime example of “smashing the glass ceiling” and an inspiration to a rising generation of young girls when she was elected the first female chancellor of Germany.

• On Nov. 26, 2018 the robotic probe InSight, designed to study the deep interior of Mars, landed on Ely sium Planitia on the red planet. Data collected from it could bring a new understanding of how Mars, as well as other terrestrial planets, formed and evolved.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: In my 40s, I developed lumps in the palm of my hands. I was diagnosed with Dupu ytren’s contracture and underwent hand surgery to correct the condition. I also noticed similar lumps in the arches of my feet, which don’t cause any pain, so I’ve not sought treatment for my feet. Now in my mid-60s, I have experienced a severe bend in my penis. I assume it’s Peyronie’s disease. The bend has lessened over several months. What is the cause and con nection between these phenomenon? Should I seek treatment? — B.M.

ANSWER: All three of the con ditions you mention are related to excess growth of connective tissue. In the hand, Dupuytren’s contracture is caused by excess growth of a con nective cell (called a fibroblast) in the superficial palmar fascia (fascia is the thick, tough connective tissue found in many places in the body). A very similar condition in the plantar fascia (“plantar” refers to the sole of the feet) is called plantar fibromatosis (also called Ledderhose disease).

Peyronie’s disease is also caused by excess growth of fibroblasts, with deposition of collagen plaques in the penis, causing pain and deformity of the penis. This, in turn, can cause psychological distress and sexual dys function. Twenty-one percent of peo ple with Peyronie’s also have Dupuytren’s contracture. It is thought that repeated trauma, whether to the hand, penis or foot, is a trigger for the abnor mal fibroblast activity in people with a genetic predisposition.

Many men do not speak to their phy

sician about Peyronie’s disease, so they don’t get referred to a urologist, who can discuss the options for treat ment. Treatment may include med ications, injection and surgery, and referral to an expert is appropriate for all men in whom the condition is sus pected.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife was diagnosed with liver cancer in Janu ary. We do not know how she got it, since she does not smoke, drink or do drugs — and has no family his tory. She has lost about 50 pounds. She is currently receiving the immu notherapy drugs Tecentriq and Avastin. These drugs worked for a while, but now they do not work as well. My question is, could these drugs have caused this weight loss, since the side effects of both med ications say that they might cause weight loss? What else could she take, and what could we do to help her gain weight faster? Her legs are very weak, and she has trouble walking. She has even fallen a few times. Thank you. — H.R.

ANSWER: I am very sorry for your wife’s diagnosis. Many symptoms found in people with cancer can be caused either by the cancer or by its treatment, and it can be very hard to determine which is causing the symptoms. Weight loss is an extremely common symptom in people with liver cancer, so it may not be either of these drugs causing the problem. Even though weight loss can happen with either of the medicines she is taking, 50 pounds makes me suspect the issue is more likely the cancer itself, rather than the drug. But, of course, both might be working together.

A registered dietician can help work with your wife to give her nutrition advice, which normally includes tasty, high-protein, nutrient-rich foods. Her cancer doctors may help with anti-nau sea medicines, treating any underlying depression and sometimes prescribing medicines to stimulate appetite.

Safety might not be the rst thing people think of as the holiday season approaches. Faith, celebrations, decorations, and holiday dinners all come to mind when considering the holiday season. But that doesn’t mean safety should be left out of holiday planning. Fire safety bears special consideration during the holiday season, when the prevalence of re hazards like Christmas trees, holiday lighting displays and other decorative items increase the risk for home res. Such tragedies can be averted with a few simple safety measures.

• Tend to your tree. Live Christmas trees are awe-inspiring, but they also pose a signi cant re risk. The National Fire Protection Association urges celebrants to purchase only healthy trees with fresh, green needles that do not fall o when touched. Such trees are less likely to dry out, especially when well-watered throughout the season. Dry trees can catch re more easily than healthy trees if embers from nearby replaces or candles drift in their direction.

• Recognize that location matters when decorating. The NFPA notes that Christmas trees should always be placed at least three feet away from any heat source, including replaces, space heaters, heat vents, candles, and even overhead lights. If decorating with candles, never place them on the tree or on tables where other ammable decorations have already been placed. Chanukah menorahs should never be placed near curtains or other decorations.

• Turn o all lights and extinguish all

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lit decorative items when leaving the home or going to bed. Lit candles and menorahs should never be left unattended. The NFPA recommends turning tree lights and exterior decorative lights o when leaving the home or going to bed.

• Utilize a re screen on replaces. Embers can catch on trees, decorations or anything else that’s ammable if they escape the replace. Fire screens prevent that from happening by ensuring embers from burning logs stay in the replace. Like candles and menorahs, res burning in a replace should never be left unattended. Make sure all embers have been extinguished before leaving the home or going to bed.

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• On Nov. 24, 1877, Anna Sewell’s novel about a horse named Black Beauty was published. Alternately scribbled on scraps of paper and dic tated to the author’s mother, the book would go on to become not just a beloved classic and adapted for cine ma, but play an important part in the animal rights movement.

• On Nov. 23, 1910, Johan Alfred Ander was convicted of murdering Victoria Hellsten during a robbery he conducted in an effort to solve his ongoing financial problems. He was the last person to be executed in Swe den and the only one in Swedish histo ry to be executed by guillotine.

• On Nov. 21, 1941, Tweety Bird debuted in the Warner Bros. cartoon “A Tale of Two Kitties.” Originally a wild, naked chick with rather malicious ten dencies, the character evolved over the decades into a wide-eyed canary with a far more genial demeanor that increased (and retained) his audience popularity.

• On Nov. 25, 1950, the “Appala chian Storm” dropped nearly 60 inch es of snow in that area, carrying with it unseasonal temperatures and causing widespread property damage. About 150 people were believed to have died as a result of the storm.

• On Nov. 27, 1968, Penny Ann Ear ly became the first woman to play major professional basketball for the Kentucky Colonels, in an ABA game against the Los Angeles Stars. At just 5’3” tall and 112 pounds, she was also the smallest pro basketball player ever to compete.

• On Nov. 22, 2005, Angela Merkel became a prime example of “smashing the glass ceiling” and an inspiration to a rising generation of young girls when she was elected the first female chancellor of Germany.

• On Nov. 26, 2018 the robotic probe InSight, designed to study the deep interior of Mars, landed on Ely sium Planitia on the red planet. Data collected from it could bring a new understanding of how Mars, as well as other terrestrial planets, formed and evolved.

“The Crown, Season 5” (TV-MA) — Following the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the fifth season of “The Crown” explores quite a tumultuous time for the English Royal Family: the years leading up to Prin cess Diana’s tragic death. The events of the 1990s are put on full display, as the critically acclaimed series concen trates on the tension building between the Queen, Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Elizabeth Debicki (“The Great Gatsby” and “Tenet”) takes on the role of the doe-eyed princess, and Imelda Staunton (“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”) is none other than the queen herself, who was portrayed in previous seasons by Olivia Colman and Claire Foy. This is surely one season you don’t want to miss. Out Nov. 9. (Netflix)

“Causeway” (R) — Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence stars in this new psychological drama now released on streaming after holding its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Lawrence portrays a soldier named Lynsey, who suffered a brain injury while fighting overseas in Afghanistan and is now adjusting back to life in New Orle ans. The film can be described as an introspective look at how to handle trauma, and Lawrence’s performance has received great praise so far. Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”) and Linda Edmond (“Death of a Salesman”) also make up the small cast of this emotive film. (AppleTV+)

“Transformers: EarthSpark” (NR) — “Transformers” fans can now enjoy a TV series packed with the

usual Autobot and Decepticon action, but this time, for the whole family. In the first season of this comput er-animated TV series, a new type of Transformers is born, called the Ter rans. These Terrans become bonded with two young kids, Robby and Mo Malto, who just moved from Philadel phia to the small town of Witwicky. The kids bring the bots home to their parents, who adopt them as fami ly, while fan-favorite Bumblebee is assigned to train the bots, just in time, of course, for a fight against evil. All 26 episodes of the first season are out Nov. 11. (Paramount+)

Prayer to St. Jude

“The English” (NR) — Set in 1890, Englishwoman Cornelia Locke (Emi ly Blunt) arrives in the Western Unit ed States bloodthirsty for revenge after the death of her son. In her quest to find the man responsible, Corne lia doesn’t expect to meet Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), a member of the Pawnee Nation. As the two realize they have more in common than what meets the eye, Cornelia and Eli agree to join forces to find the culprit and exact their revenge. A Western dra ma series is an interesting change of pace for award-winning actress Emily Blunt, but with her previous work in gritty films like “A Quiet Place” and “Sicario,” she’ll most likely captivate audiences. Out on Nov. 11. (Prime Video)

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (your request) and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

A.D.

Prayer to the BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the sea, help me and show me here in, you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times.) Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful Thanks.

D.J.W

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baked too much” rack. You can use loaves of breads like French, Italian or artisan breads. You also can use baguettes, challah, croissants, dough nuts, even cinnamon rolls.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING

Yield: 12 servings Total Time: 70 minutes

1 (one pound) loaf day old bread

2 cups half and half or milk

15 minutes to let the custard soak all the bread pieces. Bake in your pre heated oven for 50 minutes to an hour or until set and browned.

While the bread pudding is baking, make the praline sauce.

EASY PECAN PRALINE SAUCE

Yield: 2 1/2 cups Total Time: 7 minutes

1 1/4 cups light brown sugar

Pumpkin

gives bread pudding a seasonal twist

In a season traditionally overflow ing with good things to eat, let’s add another entry to the dessert table, shall we? I’m talking about pumpkin bread pudding.

This recipe elevates bread pudding to holiday worthy status. We’re add ing pumpkin puree and warm spices to the bread pudding, then topping it with a velvety caramel pecan praline sauce to create bread pud ding that’s bursting with flavors of the season.

If pumpkin pie and bread pud ding had a baby, it would be this!

Not just for Thanksgiving, this versatile recipe makes any day a special occasion. It can be served either hot, warm or cold, and for dessert, breakfast, brunch or a snack. It’s also perfect to bring to a potluck or make as a gift for friends and neighbors.

As always, my recipes are devel oped with low cost in mind. In this spirit, I’ve omitted the heavy cream found in most bread pudding recipes and replaced it with a can of evap orated milk to add creamy richness. Please note we’re using evaporated milk, not sweetened condensed milk. You’ll use part of the can of evap orated milk in the pudding and the remainder in the sauce.

Another part of the frugal appeal of this recipe is that it uses stale bread. Use bread you find on the “oops, we

3/4 cup evaporated milk

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter, melted 4 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9 by

3/4 cup evaporated milk

1 tablespoon butter

Pinch salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the brown sugar, evaporat ed milk, butter and salt. Cook, stir ring the sauce until it is syrupy and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and pecans. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Pour over bread pudding to serve.

Bread pudding is a stellar exam ple of simple ingredients coming together to make something great er than the sum of their parts.

As I was making this, my niece suggested that since pumpkin is a vegetable and the pudding is mostly bread and eggs, she should be able to have it for dinner. Of course, I said yes. That’s because I’m the cool auntie. There will be plenty of time for eating properly. Tomorrow. ***

13 baking dish with cooking spray.

Slice or tear the bread into small pieces and place them in the baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the half and half, evaporated milk, pumpkin, sugars, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Carefully pour this custard mixture over the bread pieces in the baking dish. Lightly press the bread down until it’s completely covered in the custard mixture. Let this rest for about

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Tandem bicycle races are still part of the Paralympics.

This antique bicycle advertising poster sold for $6,600 at Poster Auc tions International. It pictures a pair of riders on a tandem bike racing from Earth toward the stars. The prophet ic poster was created by Ferdinand Lunel (1857-1933), known best for his humorous drawings.

Q:My mom lives in Colorado and has some furniture that she believes may be worth money, and she would like to have the pieces appraised. I’m helping her, but I’m not sure what to look for when look ing for an appraiser. Can you pro vide me with some guidance?

Advertising posters often had fan ciful illustrations to attract attention. This one with tandem bicyclists sold for $6,600 at Poster Auctions Interna tional.

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Budget-friendly dining room renovation ideas

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the dining room may be akin to one of its arteries. The mood created in the kitchen spreads to the dining space where family and friends gather to eat and enjoy one another’s company.

Dining rooms can get lost in the home renovation shuffle, as many homeowners tend to focus on ren ovating kitchens and bathrooms in stead. Homeowners do not have to invest a lot of money in renovations to give their dining spaces awe-inspiring makeovers. Here’s how to do so on a budget.

• Lighten and brighten. Dining rooms were once very formal spaces. Dark woods, large pieces of furniture, over-the-top chandeliers, and other details could be found in many homes. But now that houses are being built with open floor plans, dining rooms can blend with other spaces, which have moved to lighter colored walls, flooring and furniture. A fresh coat of vibrant paint can work wonders and it doesn’t cost much. If you can’t remove a floor, cover it with a brightly colored area rug.

• Switch things up with slipcov ers. Slipcovers can be changed each season to dramatically alter the look of a dining room for little investment. Slip covers also protect chairs and can be easily laundered after spills.

• Add floating shelving. Float ing shelves provide much-needed stor age or display space without the need to invest in another piece of furniture. Depending on the shelving, they can work in modern design schemes or

even farmhouse dining spaces.

• Clear out the clutter. It might be time to say “so long” to that large cu rio cabinet and the knickknacks with in it. Curio and china cabinets used to be de rigueur, but plenty of people now prefer more open and airy dining rooms. For those who want to keep the cabinet, try decluttering inside to only include the very best display pieces and see if the cabinet can be refinished with paint or a lightly colored stain.

• Improve lighting. Make the chandelier the statement piece of the space. Go for a bold color or an inno vative design. Then add accessories throughout the space that coordinate with the chandelier.

• Add bench seating. Those who need additional seating may not have to get entirely new furniture. Swap out some chairs for benches, which can fit a couple more guests than chairs.

• Create depth with color. HGTV says that using various shades of the same color in a space can add depth. Coordinate drapes, walls, seat fabrics, and accessories for a cohesive design. Renovating a dining room doesn’t re quire a large investment of time and money. A few simple steps can give dining spaces a whole new feel with out busting homeowners’ budgets.

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The basics of pickleball

A court sport is sweeping the nation, and it isn’t tennis or basketball. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, 4.8 million people played pickleball in 2021, marking a nearly 15 percent growth in the total number of players from the year prior.

Data from the SFIA suggests pickleball is popular among people of all ages. Total participation among players between ages six and 17 (21 percent), 18 and 34 (29 percent) and 35 and 54 (20 percent) is signi cant, and players 65 and older also are well represented (18 percent).

As the popularity of pickleball grows, now is a great time to explore the basics of this game that’s become a go-to pastime for so many people.

What is pickleball?

USA PickleballTM notes that pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. That game is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes and can be played both indoors and outdoors on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modi ed tennis net. Much like tennis, pickleball can be played in a singles (one-on-one) or doubles (twoon-two) format.

How long has pickleball been played?

Despite a recent and meteoric spike in popularity, pickleball has been around since 1965. The brainchild of three fathers from Bainbridge Island (which is just a brief ferry ride away from Seattle), the game was invented as a means of entertaining bored children. It has since evolved from those roots and become a wildly popular game across both the United States and Canada, and the game has even begun to spread into Europe and Asia.

How is pickleball played?

An extensive list of the rules of pickleball can be

found at https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/o cial-rules/rules-summary/. A game is typically played to 11 points, and a team must win by two.

Tournament games may be played to 15 or 21, and a team must win by two.

Does pickleball utilize referees?

Recreational games of pickleball can rely on the honor system much like pick-up games of other sports do. However, USA PickleballTM notes that referees and line judges are important components of tournament play. More information about becoming a pickleball referee can be found at https://usapickleball. org/get-involved/pickleball-o ciating/.

Why should I play pickleball?

Players enjoy the game of pickleball for a multitude of reasons, including the thrill of competition, the chance to socialize and the opportunity to exercise outside of a gym or home tness center. But many play the game because they nd it fun.

Pickleball has experienced a notable spike in popularity in recent years. More information about the game and how to get involved is available at https://usapickleball.org.

We Make Every Day Veterans Day

AARP - RHODE ISLAND

by CATHERINE TAYLOR

AARP has a long history of proud service to veterans, active military and their families, and we work hard every day to strengthen our outreach and support.

There are nearly six million AARP members who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military, making AARP the country’s largest veterans support organization.

According to the latest figures, Rhode Island is home to 70,621 veterans, active military and their families. Some 78% of those who served are 50 and older and within that demographic, 68% are 65 or older. When it comes to health and well-being, 14% of all Rhode Island veter ans of all ages have a service-related disability and 27% have used the Veteran’s Administra tion for healthcare.

Rhode Island veterans are diverse in many ways: 29% have a bachelor’s degree with 3% enrolled in college; 6% are women; median income is close to $66,000 and veterans own thousands of thriving Rhode Island businesses. And yet, many struggle.

In 2018, AARP launched an initiative to improve veterans’ overall health and well-being as they navigate life’s transitions. Our mission is to empower veterans by focusing on key issues, forming supportive collaborations, and providing programming in the areas of Caregiving, Fighting Fraud, Work & Jobs and Connecting to Earned Service Benefits.

AARP Rhode Island hosted a free Veterans Resources Tele-Town Hall on Thursday, Novem ber 10 at 10 a.m. Our guest, Kasim Yarn, Director of the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Ser vices, covered a wide-ranging discussion of available services with answers to specific ques tions about benefits and resources. You may watch the recording at www.aarp.org/RIReplays

Meanwhile, I want to direct veterans and their families to the AARP Veterans Resource Center at www.aarp.org/veterans. Here you will find news and formation, and you can down load our Health Benefits Navigator: A Tool to Help Veterans and Their Families Find and Obtain Service-Related Health Benefits

While there, you can subscribe to the AARP Veteran Report, a free newsletter that salutes your service and celebrates the contributions of military families to our country and our com munities. It provides practical help and relevant information. Inspiring stories and news you can use arrive in your inbox twice per month.

Finally, I would like to call you attention the AARP Veterans Fraud Center (www.aarp.org/ vetsfraudcenter), an online education and resource site to help protect veterans, service mem bers and their families against fraud.

The statistics are startling. According to an AARP survey, one in three military/veteran adults have lost money to scams that relentlessly target the military. Veterans, active-duty ser vice members and their families are 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population. These individuals lost more than $267 million in 2021, up from $102 million in 2020 (a 162% increase), according to the Federal Trade Commission. About one-third to half of those surveyed have encountered these top scams:

• Phony benefit buyouts: Turning over U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pen sion and/or disability benefits for a supposed lump-sum payment that never material izes (47%).

• Fraudulent records scam: Paying for updated personal military records (32%).

• Fake charitable giving requests: Donating to non-existent veteran charities (32%).

The AARP Veterans Fraud Center’s free resources include the new AARP Watchdog Alert Handbook: Veterans’ Edition, highlighting tips to detect the most common ways con artists target veterans and military families, and Operation Protect Veterans, a joint program of the AARP Fraud Watch Network and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

On Friday, November 11, we observed Veterans Day, but at AARP every day is time to honor and serve our veterans and military community.

Thank you for your service!

More Fraud-Fighting Resources

Nearly 42 million Americans were victims of identity fraud in 2021, costing consumers $52 billion in total losses. AARP Rhode Island helps fight fraud and identity theft in many ways, including by supporting free shredding events. It’s always wise to safely and properly dispose of paperwork that includes any per sonal information. There are two no-contact community events on our Novem ber calendar – no businesses, please.

• East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, November 19.

• Cumberland City Hall, 1464 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, November 19.

But wait, there’s more: Join AARP Rhode Island’s free Holiday Fraud Prevention Tele-Town Hall with Attorney General Peter Neronha, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 1. Register at www.aarp.org/RIEVents. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

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In Praise of Hallmark Movies

ELAINE M. DECKER

comedies (rom coms) are becom ing more and more popular. Women of all ages and social strata are appreciative watchers. Men have also discovered them. As the popu lation ages, folks are settling in as couch potatoes. I began watching not too long after I retired.

An article in the NY Times provided a more erudite explanation. “One of the genre’s great pleasures” is books (and movies) with “similar archetypes, similar settings, similar tropes, similar tones… because they offer a piping-hot version of a recipe that readers are perpetually hun gry for.” Hallmark has a handful of tried and true templates that their rom coms tend to follow. Here are some reasons why I enjoy them.

First off, to quote the Times, “Romance is marked by the certainty of the happy ending.”

And we’re not referring to the sexual definition of that expression. Hallmark rom coms don’t have even the subtlest hint that anyone does the horizontal mambo. You can choose to imagine that happens. Hallmark won’t dissuade you, but they won’t encour age your fantasy. Given today’s societal stresses—political, health, financial or oth er—I and many fans appreciate knowing there will be a happy ending.

The lead is almost always female, and usually a strong woman at that, a big draw for me. I’m not sure how the men feel about this, but the women don’t emasculate their male co-stars so I guess that makes their strength acceptable.

Many times, a woman from a big city finds herself in a quaint rural town. Maybe she grew up there; maybe she found herself stranded there after a snowstorm or a car accident that left her with amnesia. By the end of the story, she always realizes that the small town is now home to her. No more big city stress. I grew up in a town of about 50 people but worked in Manhattan for 20 years, so I appreciate the conversion.

Another common template thread is that

there’s some misunderstanding between the female and male leads that derails their rela tionship early on. One of them hears half of some conversation but doesn’t stick around to hear how it ends, jumping to a conclu sion that the other is totally wrong for them. Eventually this gets straightened out, but not usually until the last 15 minutes of the two-hour movie.

Many of the stories have an artistic aspect, which also appeals to me. Sometimes it’s found in the female lead, sometimes in the male she encounters. Photography is a popular theme, and writing. A success ful but reclusive writer falls in love with the aspiring author who has tracked him down to interview him in “Just My Type.”

There have also been bakers, wine makers and chocolatiers. A semi-estranged daughter returns home to help her family, especially an injured father, run (or save) the family business. One time it was a pumpkin farm.

There are frequently widowers who are great fathers raising children on their own, or bachelor uncles who have custody of their late sibling’s children (and are clueless what to do with them). The lead woman comes into their lives and “rescues” them. The fathers might be dentists or veterinar ians. The women are more often business professionals and less often in any medical field.

One thing Hallmark does well in its rom coms and is doing even more of is offering inclusionary casts. The Anglo lead often has a Black best friend. Secondary characters that are gay (male or female couples) are frequently worked into the story. There’s not a big fuss made over them. They’re just another part of the cast.

A further template variation has the lead and her male partner being set up on-line by well-meaning family members or friends.

“Chance At Romance,” has the tween-age son of a widower pretending to be his suc cessful but creatively blocked photographer dad. The son screens the women who reply to his ad and he invites one to visit. She of course thinks it’s the dad who invited her. Eventually, she and the son create the Pot

In another pairing via on-line family meddling, the main characters have evolv ing chemistry in “Straight From the Heart”. She’s an unsuccessful photographer who shoots garbage (literally) at the beginning of the film. By the end, she’s creating iconic photos of the American cowboy she’s met via the meddling and those earn her a solo show. I’ll watch this one until the cows come home. Or more precisely here, wild

horses.

Copyright 2022 Business Theatre Unlimited Elaine M. Decker’s books include Retirement Downsizing—A Humorous Guide, Retirement Sparks, Retirement Sparks Again, Retirement Sparks Redux and CANCER: A Coping Guide. Her essays appear in the anthologies: 80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 and 70 Things To Do When You Turn 70. All are available on Amazon.com. Contact her at: emdecker@ ix.netcom.com

Pie Of The Month Club. This brings the boy out of the funk he’s been in since his mother died and his father gets his mojo back taking pictures of the pies and their baker.

MY SIDE OF THINGS

by LARRY GRIMALDI

The image evoked memo ries immediately. There stood Benjamin Jr., my four-year-old grandson, at one of his first soccer games with the ball tucked not-so-discreet ly inside his shirt. I guess he figured that possession is nine tenths of soccer law!

His unusual approach to the game re minded me of my son Benjamin in one his first soccer games at about age six. For most of the contest, the neophyte players chased, gathered, and surrounded the ball in a circle that resembled a beehive. Field position was a foreign concept. Then, in a sudden burst, the soccer ball squirted away from the bee hive and the circle, in one mass of humanity, moved to surround the ball again. The goal ie obviously had other things on his mind as he stood and watched the ball roll lazily into

the net on the very first shot launched in his direction.

Now would be a perfect time to note my stellar record as a soccer coach. I was pressed into service when the regular coach was absent. My knowledge of the game was limited to the rule that only the goalie could touch the ball with his hands. The team won the game in despite my ignorance of the sport and I retired with a winning percent age of 1.000, an accomplishment I am proud of to this very day.

Over the course the years, I coached nu merous youth baseball, softball, and basket ball teams. I always emphasized learning the game, good sportsmanship, and having fun. I have also spent countless hours watching my children and grandchildren participate in youth and high school sports. Sadly, today’s youth sports scene lacks the joy and enthusi asm of days gone by.

Unfortunately, many of today’s parents pressure their child to excel in the hopes of getting a college scholarship or a pursuing professional career. More than 90 percent

of kids will not earn athletic scholarships, despite the proliferation of AAU, elite, and traveling teams. In many cases, the athlete will rebel at some point and stop playing sports entirely. For them, the game becomes as enjoyable as a trip to the dentist.

Parents who force a child to specialize in one sport deprive the athlete of an opportu nity to try something different, make new friends, and perhaps create some lifetime relationships. And someone needs to explain to me the purpose of having a tournament or traveling team for eight-year-olds. At that age, they should only be interested in vis iting the snack bar after the game. Further more, parents should refrain from berating game officials. Sportsmanship includes re spect for umpires and referees, especially if the official is a volunteer.

I think back to my days as a child and we played our sandlot games without adult su pervision; settled our own disputes on the field; and remined friends at the end of the day. After all, the player you argued with to day might be your teammate tomorrow. We

did not keep stats or record wins and losses. There was an exuberance in playing that is missing many times in today’s highly orga nized youth sports factories. I am very sure of one thing. We certainly had more fun.

As I look at Benjamin, Jr. tucking the soc cer ball into his shirt and recall the frantic beehive of five-year-olds converging on the soccer ball in one huddled mass of energy, I smile and recall the days when a youth sports game was an occasion for celebrating a win or accepting a loss.

After all is said and done, the true mean ing of the game lies in the quality of effort, learning the game, and enjoying the experi ence.

Larry Grimaldi is a freelance writer from North Providence. Many of his PrimeTime columns, are included in his anthology, “50 Shades of Life, Love, and Laughter,” (pub lished with the permission of Beacon Com munications). For more information about this publication or his other books, e-mail lvgrimaldi49@gmail.com

Seniors: Come To The Matinee advertise to

ACCORDING TO DON

by DON FOWLER

When I was a kid, Wednesday was pizza night. Why weren’t the moms home that afternoon to cook sup per? They were all at the Strand Theatre for the Wednesday afternoon movie matinee.

Every week management would give away another piece of a dinnerware set. And every week at least one piece of china would slip off a lap and end up in pieces on the cement floor.

Today movie theatres hold Senior Tuesday or Wednesday matinees at reduced prices to fill the seats while Dad is at work and the kids are in school. It is still pizza night.

When will the arts realize that potential audiences consist of more than “housewives” looking for free dishes?

There are thousands of senior citizens eager for some form of entertainment during the daytime. Many of us don’t like to be out late. Or can’t drive after dark. Or tend to doze at our normal bed time in a dark theatre.

Live theatre used to be popular on Wednesday afternoon, and might work again today, not only for seniors, but for people not stuck with the outdated 9 to 5 working hours.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic holds six 6:30 p.m. Rush

Hour concerts for those who prefer an earlier Friday night.

Trinity, PPAC and Gamm offer weekend matinees. And the prices are less.

Local colleges and universities often hold concerts or concert rehearsals on weekday afternoons.

Check Assisted Living facilities for their entertainment schedules. They would be happy to entertain you, and show you their facilities while you are there.

Today my entertainment is in the comfort of my living room, watching the beginning of the fifth season of “The Crown” on Netflix, the TV channel that got me through the pandemic.

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NOVEMBER is Fall Prevention Awareness Month

BATHROOM SAFETY

· Keep the bathtub clean. Soap residue or other grime can con tribute to slippery conditions in the shower and tub. Cleaning these surfaces frequently can improve traction.

· Declutter the space. Remove extraneous items from the bath room that can pose as tripping hazards.

· Choose the right bath mat. Bath mats can contribute to slips and falls. For those who cannot live without them, choose a mat with slip-resistant backings and add double-faced tape for added security.

· Limit moisture. Use a weighted shower curtain or install show er doors to prevent water from getting on the floor. Mop up any water or additional condensation to help dry the bathroom. Install an exhaust fan to help vent moisture that can condense and accumulate on the floor and fixtures.

· Improve bathroom lighting. Make sure lighting in the bath room illuminates all areas.

· Wear non-slip shoes. Wearing non-slip shoes when in the bath room can reduce the chances of slipping on wet floors.

· Install a walk-in shower or bathtub. These lipless fixtures can assist those who have difficulty entering a standard tub or shower. Grab bars also can help with maneuvering in and out of the shower area.

· Use a raised toilet seat. A raised toilet, or one with a special seat that reduces the distance one has to go to reach a seated position, may help prevent falls.

Cook Up Pumpkin-Inspired Comfort

FAMILY FEATURES

After a cool, blustery day, it’s hard to beat a satisfying meal that provides comfort from the inside out. Better yet, turning to a filling dish that’s easy to prepare means more time cozying up with a favorite book or movie and less time in the kitchen.

Casseroles and soups are classic options for cooking up comfort at home, and these recipes lean on the reliability of classic Minute Instant White Rice and Instant Jasmine Rice. Known for its light, fluffy texture; short, easy prep; and only 5 minutes of cook time, the rice is perfect for busy families who need quick, satisfying meals.

Simply cooked then dried with nothing added, it’s one simple ingredient: rice grown in the United States, meaning whether your loved ones go gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or anything in between, you can count on these rice varieties all comfort food season long.

If you’re looking for a filling feast, you can let your oven do the work with this Pumpkin and Spinach Layered Rice Casserole for an Italian inspired solution. It doesn’t get much creamier than combining sweet pumpkin puree with three gooey cheeses while folding in a protein rich egg, fresh spinach and fluffy jasmine rice makes it a truly satisfying meal.

Keep that seasonal pumpkin flavor on the menu by serving up Pumpkin Curry Turkey Soup with Rice as a simple recipe that takes only 20 minutes. With the addition of coconut milk, this rich and creamy soup is quick, comforting and tasty for a hot bite on cool, crisp nights.

To find more family favorite comfort foods, visit MinuteRice.com.

Pumpkin Curry Turkey Soup with Rice

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

4 cups sodium-reduced turkey broth

1 can (14 ounces) pumpkin puree

2 tablespoons curry powder

1 teaspoon cayenne powder

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

2 cups shredded, cooked turkey

1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk

2 cups Minute Instant White Rice

In large saucepan, combine turkey broth, pumpkin puree, curry powder, cayenne powder, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, salt and water. Bring to boil.

Stir in turkey and coconut milk; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Cook 5 8 minutes, or until turkey is heated through.

Stir in rice; cover and remove pan from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes until rice is tender.

Pumpkin and Spinach Layered Rice Casserole

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4

2 cups Minute Instant Jasmine Rice

7 ounces pumpkin puree

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes

1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided

1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided

1 tablespoon olive oil

5 ounces spinach

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 egg 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Prepare rice according to package directions.

Stir in pumpkin puree, cream, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 F. In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add spinach and garlic; cook 2 4 minutes, or until wilted. Let cool completely; squeeze out excess moisture. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg and spinach. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining salt and pepper.

Layer half of rice mixture in greased 8 inch square baking dish. Top with spinach mixture then top with remaining rice mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.

Pumpkin and Spinach Layered Rice Casserole

Pumpkin Curry Turkey Soup with Rice

SOCIAL SECURITY

by CHERYL TUDINO SOCIAL SECURITY

Medicare Part B coverage

New start dates for coming in 2023

If

• Begins three months before your 65th birthday.

• Includes the month of your 65th birthday.

• Ends three months after your 65th birthday.

If you are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B or if you sign up during the first three months of your IEP, your coverage will start the month you’re first eligible. If you sign up the month you turn 65, your coverage will start the first day of the following month. This won’t change with the new rule.

What is changing:

Starting January 1, 2023, your Medi care Part B coverage starts the first day of the month after you sign up if you sign up during the last three months of your IEP.

Before this change, if you signed up during the last three months of your IEP, your Medicare Part B coverage

started two to three months after you enrolled.

If you don’t sign up for Medicare Part B during your IEP, you have anoth er chance each year during the General Enrollment Period (GEP). The GEP lasts from January 1 through March 31.

Starting January 1, 2023, your coverage starts the first day of the month after you sign up.

You can learn more about these up dates on our Medicare webpage at www.ssa.gov/medicare and our Medi care publication at www.ssa.gov/pubs/ EN-05-10043.pdf.

Prime Time savvy seniors

YOUR TAXES

by MEG CHEVALIER

IRS-certified volunteers make a difference for millions of taxpayers

Every year, IRS-certified volunteers help millions of taxpayers across the country file their tax returns. Volunteering is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to make a differ ence in their community, learn about tax preparation and earn continuing education credits.

There are two IRS volunteer programs

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. While the IRS manages the VITA and TCE programs, the VITA/TCE sites are operated by IRS partners and staffed by vol unteers.

• VITA offers free help to people who generally earn $60,000 or less, people with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers.

• TCE is mainly for people age 60 or older. Although the program focuses on tax issues unique to seniors, most taxpayers can usually get free assistance.

Volunteering is easy and convenient

• Volunteers can work flexible hours. Volunteers can generally choose their own hours and days to volunteer. Tax preparation sites are usually open from late January through the tax filing deadline in April. Some sites are even open all year.

• Volunteers can work virtually from anywhere. Some volunteer sites offer vir tual help for taxpayers. This allows volunteers to help taxpayers complete their tax returns over the phone or online. Some volunteers will conduct a virtual quality review with the taxpayer before e-filing their tax return.

• No prior experience needed. Volunteers receive specialized training to become IRS-certified. They can also choose from a variety of volunteer roles to serve. VITA and TCE programs include volunteers of all backgrounds and ages, as well as individuals who are fluent in other languages.

• The IRS provides free tax law training and materials. Volunteers receive training materials at no charge. The tax law training covers how to prepare basic federal tax returns electronically. The training also covers tax topics, such as deductions and credits.

• Tax pros can earn continuing education credits. Enrolled agents and noncredentialed tax return preparers can earn continuing education credits when volunteering as a VITA or TCE instructor, quality reviewer or tax return preparer.

For additional information, please visit www.irs.gov/volunteers or send an email to Miguelina.y.chevalier@irs.gov.

Timeless Wisdom

MEMOIRS

by SUSAN DEAN

I have a new grandson - 7 lb. 6 oz. Jack arrived on October 26, 2022. I include the year - 2022 - because I have two living relatives who have been here for nearly a century in one case, and more than a century in the other case. Uncle Tom, born in 1923, is 99. Uncle Don, born in 1921, is 101. They were born just after the Spanish flu pandemic. A once in a century occurrence. Jack was born in the aftermath of another global pandemic, nearly one hundred years later.

I lost three aunts within the last year. Aunt Madeline lived to be 91 - she died in July, 2021. Aunt Edna passed at 94 in February, 2022. And Aunt Helen - Uncle Don’s wife - was 98 when we lost her in March, 2022.

My aunts and uncles lived through the Great Depression and a world war. They experienced mas sive shifts in the growth of technology and medicine, and witnessed many other global changes. A century of living.

I hold my new grandson and look into his deep, dark blue eyes. He stares at me briefly, and at one point gazes into my eyes. We share a moment - a moment of connection before he closes his eyes and sighs into sleep. What changes will he witness during his lifetime? What have I learned from my aunts and uncles that I can pass on to Jack, and to my older grandchildren, too? Michael, Abby, and Anthony are 18, 16, and 15. Emilia is 5. What are the lessons learned from a century of living?

Uncle Don talks about working hard and doing one’s best, and staying optimistic through all of life’s ups and downs. At 101, he’s still living at home. He tells me he misses three things - driving (which he gave up voluntarily), playing golf, and woodworking. He’s crafted many pieces through the years. I have a porch swing and several of Uncle Don’s smaller handmade items. All of us in the family have received these gifts made with lov ing care.

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He talks about the love of his life, my Aunt Helen, with tears behind his smile. He’s grate ful for the love they shared for 76 years. Even as he misses the independence of his younger years and the loss of his hobbies, as well as missing the companionship of his wife, when I ask him how he’s doing, he always has one answer.

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“Great!” he says.

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And he recently told me that he’s still learn ing every day. That even when something negative happens, or when things don’t go as expected, Uncle Don says there’s always a les son to be learned, something to be gained.

“Be open, be curious,” he tells me.

Uncle Tom has lived through much personal tragedy - outliving three wives, his daughter, and his son-in-law. At 99, he is a survivor, taking each day as it comes. Uncle Tom loves to talk and has shared many stories with me about our family, his growing up years, and his philosophies about life. He talks about picking up the trombone in high school and how learning to play it shaped his life. His passion for the trombone and for jazz continued into adulthood, and he became a profes sional musician.

He still loves to watch jazz bands on YouTube - many from years past featuring musicians from his heyday. He points out the various instruments to me, explains the nuances of jazz composition, and his enthusiasm is infectious.

“Follow your passion,” he tells me.

My dear aunts were inspirational, too. Aunt Edna was a writer and an actress who stayed active in both right into her nineties. She wrote several books in her later years and was involved in the theater, acting and mentoring throughout her life.

“Keep doing what you love,” she’d say.

Aunt Helen was always laughing and her sense of humor was legendary. She had a joy ful love of life and embraced every day with optimism and enthusiasm. She was physically active throughout her years and continued walking daily into her nineties.

“Stay positive and keep moving,” she’d say.

And Aunt Madeline lived independently in spite of ever-increasing health issues, but never allowed her reduced mobility to dampen her spirit. She continued to cook her sig nature recipes while using her walker, and concentrated on what she could do, and not on what she had lost.

“I’m so grateful. So grateful for everything,” she’d say.

Looking back, my aunts and uncles have learned what truly matters. From following one’s heart, to being open to new experiences, to staying fully engaged with life. From acceptance of loss, to finding the joy within each day. All with an underlying theme of deep gratitude.

I’m grateful for the years I’ve had with my aunts and uncles, and for the gift of their wisdom. I look into Jack’s newborn eyes and wonder where his life’s journey will carry him, as well as my older grandchildren, who are beginning to find their paths through the world. I’m grateful that I can share with them the stories and lessons from a century of living - lessons from their family, and timeless wisdom to guide them through their years.

What are the lessons learned from a century of living?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

You’re eager to “Ram” headfirst into that new project. But before you do, find out why some of your colleagues might not appear to be as gung-ho about it as you are.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) All that dedicated hard work you’ve been putting in pays off better than you expected. So go ahead, reward yourself with something befitting a beauty-loving Bovine.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good time to take on that new chal lenge. And if your self-confidence is lacking, instead of telling yourself why you can’t do it, list all the reasons why you can.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is one time when you might want to put some distance between you and the job at hand. It will give you a bet ter perspective on what you’ve done and what you still need to do.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Resist that occasional lapse into Leonine laziness that sometimes overtakes the Big Cat. Don’t cut corners. Do the job right at this time, or you might have to redo it later.

VIRGO (August 23 to Septem ber 22) You know how you like to do things. And that’s fine. But watch that you don’t impose your methods on others. A current financial crunch soon eases.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone might try to take advan tage of your generosity. But before your sensitivity toward others over whelms your good sense, check their story out carefully.

SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem ber 21) Your strong Scorpian sense of fairness lets you see all sides of a dispute. Continue to remain impartial as you help each person work through their particular grievance.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Trust your keen Sagit tarian insight to help you see through an offer that might not be all it claims to be. A closer look could reveal dis turbing elements.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With the Goat exhibiting a more dominant aspect these days, you could find it easier to make your case in front of even the most skepti cal audience.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru ary 18) Take things nice and easy as you continue to build up your energy reserves for a big upcoming change. You’ll need your strength for what lies ahead.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Recent news from someone you trust could help you make an important decision. Also, be prepared to con front an upcoming change in a person al situation.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can be firm in your own views, but also flex ible enough to welcome the views of others.

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YARD/GARAGE SALE. COME ON DOWN! 26 Darton Street, Coventry (near Nicky’s). Lots of knickknacks, doo-dads, and thinga-ma-gigs. Friday, November 18, Saturday, November 19, 7:30AM-whenever.

TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH FALL BAZAAR

Tabernacle Baptist Church Youth Group will host their Fall Bazaar on November 19 from 9AM-3PM. The church is located at 182 Seven Mile Road in Hope. Vendors will offer holiday wreaths, centerpieces, crocheted items, crafts, gifts, handmade fleece blankets, teddy bears, heat log & stocking stuffers.

ONECO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Oneco United Methodist Church, 1128 Plainfield Pike (Rte. 14A), Oneco CT, will hold their Christmas Bazaar on November 19 from 9AM-2PM. Featured will be crafts, ornaments, Christmas postal stamps, Rada cutlery, fudge, baked goods, jelly, pickles & much more. Light lunch will be available.

SACRED HEART CHURCH

Sacred Heart Church, 820 Providence Street, West Warwick, will hold their Annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 18 from 12-7PM & Saturday, November 19 from 10AM-7PM. Many of the old time booths will be back. Arts and Crafts with many new items, Penny Social, Special Raffle, Pot of Gold, and our special “Mrs. Clausí Attic”, bigger and better. The kitchen will be open throughout, and Friday night will feature our all time favorite... Chowder and Clam Cakes!

SHERWOOD VALLEY CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR! Just in time for your holiday gift shopping! Sherwood Valley Park, 1 Sherwood Valley Lane, Coventry, will hold a Craft & Vendor Fair on December 3 from 9AM-3PM.

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• On Nov. 24, 1877, Anna Sewell’s novel about a horse named Black Beauty was published. Alternately scribbled on scraps of paper and dic tated to the author’s mother, the book would go on to become not just a beloved classic and adapted for cine ma, but play an important part in the animal rights movement.

• On Nov. 23, 1910, Johan Alfred Ander was convicted of murdering Victoria Hellsten during a robbery he conducted in an effort to solve his ongoing financial problems. He was the last person to be executed in Swe den and the only one in Swedish histo ry to be executed by guillotine.

• On Nov. 21, 1941, Tweety Bird debuted in the Warner Bros. cartoon “A Tale of Two Kitties.” Originally a wild, naked chick with rather malicious ten dencies, the character evolved over the decades into a wide-eyed canary with a far more genial demeanor that increased (and retained) his audience popularity.

• On Nov. 25, 1950, the “Appala chian Storm” dropped nearly 60 inch es of snow in that area, carrying with it unseasonal temperatures and causing widespread property damage. About 150 people were believed to have died as a result of the storm.

• On Nov. 27, 1968, Penny Ann Ear ly became the first woman to play major professional basketball for the Kentucky Colonels, in an ABA game against the Los Angeles Stars. At just 5’3” tall and 112 pounds, she was also the smallest pro basketball player ever to compete.

• On Nov. 22, 2005, Angela Merkel became a prime example of “smashing the glass ceiling” and an inspiration to a rising generation of young girls when she was elected the first female chancellor of Germany.

• On Nov. 26, 2018 the robotic probe InSight, designed to study the deep interior of Mars, landed on Ely sium Planitia on the red planet. Data collected from it could bring a new understanding of how Mars, as well as other terrestrial planets, formed and evolved.

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Wed. 11/16

Thurs. 11/17 Fri. 11/18

Mon. 11/21

Tues. 11/22

Cheese omelet, 2-Fruit filled pancakes with syrup, baked tomato half, Greek yogurt. Sandwich: Turkey and cheese on roll.

Happy Birthday. Kale & bean soup, Stuffed peppers with sauce, seasoned whole wheat ziti, winter blend vegetables, rye bread, sliced peaches . Sandwich: Pastrami and Swiss on rye.

Thanksgiving Lunch. Italian Wedding soup, roast turkey with gravy, cornbread stuffing, sliced seasoned carrots, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, pumpkin pudding. Sandwich: Seafood salad on roll.

Beef barley soup, tuna salad, tortellini salad, beet & onion salad, pumpernickel bread, fruit cocktail. Sandwich: Turkey & Swiss on pumpernickel.

Vegetable soup, chicken Cacciatore, seasoned whole wheat pasta, broccoli, wheat bread, fresh fruit. Sandwich: Salami and provolone on wheat.

Wed. 11/16

Thurs. 11/17

Fri. 11/18

Mon. 11/21

Tues. 11/22

Tomato & cucumber salad, hot dog with roll, baked beans, potato salad, dessert. Option: Seafood salad sandwich.

Italian wedding soup, Turkey/gravy/stuffing, butternut squash, mashed potatoes, apple/pumpkin pie. Option: Roast turkey on roll. White beans over bread, tossed salad, American chop suey, zucchini/ carrots, dessert. Option: Meatball sandwich.

Chicken soup, pub burger with cheese, roasted potato, corn salad, dessert. Option: Ham & cheese sandwich.

Birthday Lunch. Vegetable soup, lasagna roll up, tossed salad, garlic bread, birthday cake. Option: Cobb salad.