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On The Line

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ou have to be a certain age to remember the days of the ‘party line.’ I remember needing the phone to call a doctor when my little girl fell and cut herself. My neighbor shared the party line and was idly chatting with a friend when I asked for the phone because of an emergency. The two thought about it, wondering if I really needed it. Luckily, they came to the right conclusion and I, a young, frantic mother was given the use of the line.

So many things are dependent on the ‘line.’ Contracts are made, marriages culminated, mortgages, wills, important agreements are determined when you sign on the dotted line.

Whenever you find yourself in a crowd, it becomes mandatory to ‘line up’ and keep your place in line.

Writing to a friend or loved one, no matter the size of the letter, you might say that you ‘dropped her a line.’ Many young men have a certain ‘line’ they use to attract a young woman.

The Region 9 Sweet Adelines newsletter called, Nine On Line is, in fact, distributed online these days.

This is a very telling line. It comes to us via the internet from a friend, Ruth in Minnesota, the poem from an anonymous writer: A clothesline was a news forecast to neighbors passing by, There were no secrets you could keep, clothes were hung to dry.

It also was a friendly link for neighbors always knew If company had stopped on by to spend a night or two.

For then you'd see the "fancy sheets" and towels upon the line;

You'd see the "company table cloths" of intricate designs.

The line announced a baby's birth from folks who lived inside

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

As brand new infant clothes were hung, so carefully with pride!

The ages of the children could so readily be known.

By watching how the sizes changed, you’d know how much they’d grown!

It also told when illness struck as extra sheets were hung; Then nightclothes, and a bathrobe, too, haphazardly were strung.

It also said, "Gone on vacation now" when lines hung limp and bare.

It told, "We're back!" when full lines sagged with not an inch to spare!

New folks in town were scorned upon if wash was dingy and gray, As neighbors carefully raised their brows, and looked the other way...

Clotheslines now are of the past, for dryers make work much less. Now what goes on inside a home is anybody’s guess!

I really miss that way of life. it was a friendly sign When neighbors knew each other best by what hung on the line. ST

If you read me, feel free to ‘drop a line’ to Seniors Today. Love hearing from you! Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Travel Expo

Natural Smile Seminar

Are you to planning travel in 2011?

High Performance Travel welcomes you to a travel expo on January 15 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Airport. Hear travel ideas and advice from featured representatives and receive tips on making your travel more enjoyable. The seminar and parking are free.

For more information and to RSVP, call 386-252-4423.

Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information day. See how dental implants can help you eat the foods you enjoy, and lead a more active and confident life. Questions about the cost and how the implant surgery is done will be answered, plus much more. The seminar is scheduled for Wed., Jan 26 at 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Palm Coast. Make your reservation by calling 386-437-6885 or 386-239-3600.

Income For Life Will the retirement funds you have be enough? Find out how you can receive regular, secure income guaranteed not to decrease, regardless of what the market does at this free informative seminar presented by Jose Silva, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones at Grand Villa of Ormond Beach, 535 North Nova Rd. on Wed., Jan. 19 beginning at 11 A.M. Refreshments served. RSVP for this informative seminar to 386-868-0723.

Shredding Party Join Newkirk & Company at 632 N. Woodland Blvd. in DeLand, for a Shredding Party, January 21, 2011, 2 to 6 P.M. Shred your confidential documents free of charge. For more information, please call 386-738-7535.

Write Your Autobiography Have you always wanted to share your life story but didn’t know where to begin? Everyone, regardless of writing skills, can compose and publish an entertaining, thoughtful biography.

Come to the Lunch & Learn on Wed., Feb. 16 from 12 NOON to 1 P.M. at the Deltona Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. for a free class. Space is limited. Seating is first come, first served. For reservations, call 386-789-7207, ext. 236.

Historical Bus Tour Scenic Historical Bus Tour presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society will be held on Sat., Jan. 8, and Wed., Jan. 12 & 26 at 9:45 A.M. This two hour tour includes the Ormond Scenic Loop, Fairchild Oak, Three Chimneys Sugar Mill Ruins, Ormond Indian Burial Mound and historic homes along the way. A knowledgeable tour guide will interpret the 30 sites on the route. Tickets are $20 for adults, $7 for ages 7–12, and can be purchased at the OBHS Welcome Center, 38 East Granada Blvd. or by phone using Visa or Master Card. Reservations are required, space is limited.

Call 386-677-7005 for tickets.

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Hospice Volunteers Interested In Volunteering? Florida Hospital HospiceCare needs additional volunteers as the non-profit organization continues to expand its service. All training is provided, just bring a caring heart. To learn more about volunteering at Florida Hospital Hospice Care, please attend the “Hospice 101” information coffee on Tuesday, January 18 at the Florida Hospital Reflections Building, 770 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 102 Boardroom, Ormond Beach. For more information or to RSVP, please call 386-671-2138.

Council On Aging The Council On Aging is available to present informational seminars to senior groups throughout Volusia County on a variety of topics. For a list of topics and to schedule your free informational seminar, call Michele Turbin at 386-2534700, ext. 211.

Art And Wine Walk Art and Wine Walk will be held on historic Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach from 10 A.M.–6 P.M. Saturday, Jan. 22. Attendees can take an enjoyable stroll along the avenue while enjoying the wide variety of art works featured inside galleries, as well as by several visiting artists under canopies, and may also participate in the Wine Walk from 1 to 6 P.M. Wine tasting passports can be purchased for $20 at the tent at 400 Flagler or 113 Flagler Ave. There is also a punch card prize drawing. For more information, call 386428-1770 or you may visit www.flagler gallerygroup.com

Orangist/Keyboardist Are you a talented orangist and/or keyboard player? Holy Cross Lutheran Church in South Daytona is seeking someone to play for their three services on Sunday morning. For more information, call 386-767-6542.

Veterans Benefits Seminar Are you getting the support you deserve? Veterans and spouses may be entitled to little known benefits up to $1,945 per month through the Veterans Aid & Attendance program. Learn about benefits at a seminar on Thursday, January 13 at 7:00 P.M. at Ormond In The Pines, 101 Clyde Morris Blvd., Ormond Beach. RSVP today to 386-676-7463.

Senior Idol Auditions Are you the next Senior Idol? Calling all crooners, rockers, barbershop quartets, choir and opera singers, and shower songbirds. All fans and performers are invited to the search for the VolusiaFlagler Singing Senior Idol at The Riviera, located at 1823 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill. Open casting call on Thurs., Jan. 13; Semi-finals on Thurs., Jan. 27; and finals on Thurs., Feb. 10, from 1:30–3:30 P.M. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by January 11 to Noel at 386-677-5959.

Flagler Woman’s Club The Flagler Woman’s’ Club invites you to the following activities at the clubhouse at 1524 S. Central Ave., Flagler Beach in January, 2011: • An afternoon of Bridge the 1st and 3rd Wed. from 1–4 P.M. Call 386-4392968 for reservations.

• The Members meeting on Wed., January 12 at 9:30 A.M. Call 386-4477060 for information.

• An evening of Bunco on Sat., Jan. 15 at 6 P.M. The $10 donation at the door goes toward the scholarships to the arts.

Call 386-439-3960 for reservations.

Support Groups Alzheimer Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For more information, call 386-214-3833.

Hurting Yourself With Food?

Are you tired of Yo-Yo dieting? Are you addicted to food? There is hope.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a solution for all forms of food addiction. People have recovered from overeating, under eating, and bulimia in FA. For more information, please call 386-258-0610.

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here are a number of reasons you may need written verification of your Social Security benefit amount. You may need to provide it to an energy assistance program or for subsidized housing. Perhaps you’re ready to make a major purchase and you’re trying to get a loan from a bank or financial institution. Or maybe you’re applying for state benefits or moving into a new apartment or home.

Whatever your reason, if you need verification of income from Social Security, obtaining it is easy and convenient.

Please go to www.socialsecurity.gov Then look in the left column under “Top Services,” open the “Services for people currently receiving benefits” section, and select “Request a Proof of Income letter” for a letter that verifies your Social Security benefit information.

You can use this letter for any reason that requires proof of your income. In addition, the letter is an official document that verifies your Medicare coverage, retirement, or disability status, and age.

From the time that you complete the online request, it will take about 10 days

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For most people, requesting the proof of income online is the most convenient way to get what you need.

Get your benefit verification by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/beve ST To learn more about social security, visit our website at www.socialsecurity. gov/deposit/ You can also call us at 1800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and use our automated telephone services. If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, call our TTY number at 1-800-325-0778.

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Call to see if you qualify for one of our studies. If selected to participate, you may receive medical exams, x-rays, lab work, and study medications. You will be financially compensated for your time and travel. Insurance not needed.

(If you have none of the above medical problems, please call to inquire about our new and upcoming research studies.)

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Happy New Year To All

by George Goldtrap on't know how 2011 could have gotten off to a better start than by closing 2010 on a terrific day. I was up at 6 A.M. and prepared to attend batting practice at 8 A.M. with the Daytona Beach Senior Softball Association. I picked up my ride share buddy and we were off to Port Orange. In route we witnessed a magnificent sunrise... one of the great benefits of living on the beach.

At the park I kidded with great ball player friends, hit well, which was a good feeling since it was my first batting practice since surgery in October. In route home, with the top back, we stopped at Ritters Frozen Custard for a Butter Pecan treat. It was only 10:30 and we were the first customers... but hey... who cares what time of day it was. There is no law against eating ice cream in the morning... at least not yet, and Ritters is among the best anywhere.

Home just before noon I had a grilled cheese... maybe the best I ever made. Peg makes outstanding grilled cheese but for this one I had special ingredients. Hoop cheese, sour dough bread, grilled in real butter.

Yummy yum yum! Add chips and an RC and you've got a killer... really... a killer... but delish. For dessert, I had a Keebler fudge stick. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Last we called Bill Wilson, a plumber friend and had him check our water heater which appeared to be leaking. Bill showed up just before lunch. He had good news and bad news. The bad news… sure nuff the tank had a leak. Bill brought us a new tank. The good news… the old tank was under warranty. What luck... but that's the terms in which I think. I expect to have good luck. Bill's installation fee was reasonable but without the warranty our bill would have been almost $1,000. What a day... and it's not over!

After lunch I greeted some 'snow bird' friends who just arrived for the winter. It is always good to renew these friendships.

Later, I took a lovely nap.

Toward evening Peg prepared supper fit for a king... a southern king. Roasted pork with horseradish, black eyed peas, turnip greens, cornbread, iced tea, and buttered almond ice cream for dessert... and well... maybe one more fudge stick. Hush your mouth. Goodbye cruel world!

That night I watched the news and Stossell on the Fox Business channel. Boy can he open your eyes! He use to be very liberal but he has made a 180 degree turn. He is now a Libertarian… and much of America seems to be getting the message. After that I made a few calls, wrote a few e-mails, and wished my friends, including you, a happy new year. Then I took another nap... with Peg... this one about 8 hours.

Tomorrow I’ll watch another sunrise over the Atlantic, with coffee... and have more black-eyed peas and cornbread... with friends... and think to myself... what a wonderful world!

I feel sorry for the people who think they had to get drunk to have a good time; for

people who worry, or can't laugh. You know… the folks who complain about everything, miss the best in life, and are not surrounded by a lot of wonderful family and many friends.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Pollyanna... well maybe... but it sure beats misery... and it's a lot more real. I've learned this about worry. It can not do much to improve tomorrow, but it can sure mess up today... if you allow it.

May 2011 be your best year ever and thank you for being one of our many readers around the world If you live in America, remember it is still the greatest nation on earth and you are most blessed to be here, live free, and be alive in this marvelous age. Things are not like they used to be and I am grateful to live here.

Kiss your mate, hug the kids, and don't forget to wind the cat and put the clock out. ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. Contact them at geo rgegoldtrap@gmail.com

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eil Berg’s 101 Years Of Broadway, the highly anticipated follow-up engagement to last year’s 100 Years, comes to entertain at The Peabody in Daytona Beach to perform classic Broadway hits Saturday, February 5 at 8 P.M. According to San Francisco’s KABC radio theatre critic, Jerry Friedman, “This revue features some of the best songs from the best Broadway shows, all sung by some of the most talented performers working today, singing many of the hit songs they have sung on Broadway.”

Neil Berg’s widely acclaimed 101 Years Of Broadway is a musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows, featuring a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band. 101 Years Of Broadway recreates the biggest moments from the most beloved shows of the century, including Phantom Of The Opera, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Chicago, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line, Annie, La Boheme, Oklahoma, and Jekyll & Hyde.

This live concert event features five performers with Broadway credentials, accompanied by some of New York’s

finest stage musicians, who perform dazzling arrangements of the renowned songs and scenes made legendary on Broadway. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred, as well as other notable Broadway shows.

Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics, as well as thrilling numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows this year.

This is a show you won’t want to miss this year in Daytona Beach. Be sure to purchase your tickets early! ST

Tickets for 101 Years of Broadway range from $35-$50 and can be purchased at the Peabody Box Office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach weekdays between 10:30 and 5:30 and Saturdays between 10:00 and 2:00, or by calling Ticket Master at 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Group discounts are available for 20 or more for this show by calling 386-671-3469. For additional information, please call the box office at 386-671-3460.

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Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things Our community is filled with ordinary people who do extraordinary things, giving selflessly of themselves.

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he members of the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary come from all walks of life, and they come because they have the heart to care and help others. Auxilians share a common goal of providing aid and comfort to patients and their families.

Because of their caring nature, they have been honored with the Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things —a designation by the Dale Woodward Funeral Homes.

The auxiliary organization’s purpose is threefold: • To provide compassionate service to patients, hospital staff, and the community.

• To serve as goodwill ambassadors for the hospital.

• To raise funds for hospital equipment and services.

In the current year alone, these hospital volunteers will donate over 60,000 hours of time, which has a value of over $1 million to the hospital. Having grown to almost 300 Auxilians, they serve in multiple areas such as Florida

Hospital Oceanside, Pinkadilly Resale Shop, Office Center Building, Florida Hospital Imaging, the newly opened Cancer Institute, and many departments of the main campus.

The members of the Auxiliary are strong and visible contributors to the success of the hospital’s mission and making a difference in our little corner of the world. The Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things is a tribute program that has a video magazine recognizing those who make a difference in our community.

The Dale Woodward Funeral Home has been honoring people in our community for over 50 years. The video tribute program highlights stories of love, life, and commitment which impact lives in unimaginable ways. ST To learn more about the auxiliary’s contributions or if you know someone who is making a difference in our community, please share your the story at www.dalewoodwardfuneral homes.com so they may be honored in the future.

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The Council on Aging is available to present FREE informational seminars to senior groups throughout Volusia County on a variety of topics, including: • Aging 101 • Economics of Aging • Fountain Of Youth: Constructing New Environments For Florida’s Elders • Medicare & You: 2010 (Medicare Turns 45 This Year! Find out what else is new.)

• Health Care Reform (The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)—What It Means to You

Call Michele Turbin at the Council on Aging to schedule your free informational seminar! 386-253-4700, ext. 211

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We Invite You To Join Premier Health—Membership Is FREE. lorida Hospital Memorial Medical Center’s Premier Health is a FREE membership program for those age 50 and older. There are 100,000 members across Central Florida. Premier Health is not an insurance plan, HMO, or Medicare Supplement, but a free program to help you improve your health, enjoy an active lifestyle, and become an informed health care consumer. Our mission is to keep our members aware of the latest medical breakthroughs and provide quality health and lifestyle information through a variety of programs and services.

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Summary of Member Benefits - Cafeteria Discount—25% - Gift Shop Discount—10% - Premier Health Awareness— Newsletter mailed to your home - Health Programs, Seminars, and Screenings—Details in the newsletter - Annual Pharmacy Review—Ensure your "medication mix" is safe - Annual Lipid Profile—Monitor cholesterol and/or glucose, low cost - Annual Flu Shot - Dental, Vision and Prescription Discounts—No enrollment fees - Home Care Equipment—Discounts on items not covered by Medicare - Personal Alarm Services—Home telephone monitoring for emergency help - AARP Driver Safety—Classes geared for drivers age 50 and over - SHINE Counseling—Assistance with Medicare questions - Quarterly Financial and Estate Planning seminars—Bring your questions, you set the agenda - Local Merchant Discounts - Notary Services - Copy Services

- Monthly Meeting Schedule Noon dinner meal and speaker.

Advance reservations required.

Fourth Thursday • Main Campus (Jan. thru Oct.), $11.

Lunch / Meeting Dates Thursday, January 27, noon: Sue Lutz, RD, will explain how things that may look healthy might not be and how to pick your snacks. Bring an empty container from a favorite food item and Sue will teach us how to interpret the label and food value (as time allows) of what you bring. Menu: baked chicken, potato, vegetables, rolls, salad, beverages, and pineapple upside down cake for dessert.

Thursday, February 24, noon: Dr. Stephen Levine will talk about hypertension, heart disease, blood pressure, obesity, and how it relates to YOU. It’s Heart Month, hear about taking care of your heart. Menu: stuffed shells, salad, rolls, beverage, and lemon meringue pie.

Armchair Adventures—noon in the main campus classrooms. Prepaid reservations are required (cash, credit card. or check). Luncheons are $15 and all proceeds are donated to the hospital.

Thursday, January 20: Visit Exotic China, a fascinating program where you can follow the adventures of “Sue” who taught English during her time in China. Enjoy a Chinese-themed luncheon.

Wednesday, February 2: Beekeeping, Thirty percent of the food you eat is directly related to the work of bees and there is an ever-growing threat of Colony Collapse Disorder that will destroy this population.

“Ed” will tell us about the amazing world of Beekeeping and what’s the latest on this concern. Menu: stuffed shells, salad, rolls, beverage, and lemon meringue pie.

Come On Along To Learn And Enjoy: Register at 386/ 615-4334 Wednesday, January 26 at 1:30 pm—Cruise The Mediterranean.This program will feature destinations for the 2011 fundraising trip to Venice, Dubrovnik (Croatia), Naples/Capri, Civitavecchia/Rome, Livorno /Florence, Provence/Toulon and Barcelona. Travel time is October 20 to 31, 2011. Call for literature and/or come to hear details and ask your questions. Reservations are appreciated for this meeting but not required. We’ll meet in classroom A of the Medical Office Building, main campus. The deposit to reserve your cabin is $500, due by March 15 with final payment by July 20. Trip prices are expected to increase after March 15. Make your plans now!

Sunday, January 30—A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline at the Alhambra Dinner Theater. This version is approved by her family and features many of the songs she is known for, while portraying her life from age 14 to her untimely death at age 30. Bus pickups: 10:15 am at Medical Walk-In Clinic, Daytona Beach; 10:30 am at main campus, Daytona Beach; and 11 am at Florida Hospital Flagler, Palm Coast.

Cost: $65 includes a full buffet meal, the play, and transportation. Reservations required.

Tuesday, February 22, 11:30 am—Café 101. Enjoy lunch in the elegant hospitality building on the campus of Daytona State College. Your dining experience is actually the lesson plan of the day for the Culinary Arts and Hospitality students at the school. The meal is $11 cash and tips go directly to the scholarship fund. Reservations are required. Would you like a brief tour of the kitchen? Ask when you call in your reservation. Space is limited.

Friday, March 25—AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building classroom, main campus. This class refreshes driving skills for folks age 50+. It includes all the material in one six-hour day. Cost: $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Bring your AARP membership card. The class is 9:30 am to 4 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Bring your lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s wonderful, new cafe. Call to register in advance. (Future classes: June 10 and October 5.)

Wednesday, March 30, noon: Financial Town Hall. Enjoy a complimentary luncheon while you present your own questions to one of the Foundation’s financial professionals. The speaker may be an attorney, a tax-specialist, or an investment advisor, etc., but he/she is there to answer your questions.

Write them down and bring them along. Reservations required, we’ll meet in the Medical Office Building on the main campus.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be recharged by now, making you eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Stay focused so you don’t dissipate your energies.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. You’ll have to paw the ground a little longer, until a surprise complication is worked out.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other.

This isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate their words of advice.

You need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be romantic.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) There’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner you do, you can get on with other matters.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Expect a temporary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to reexamine your plans and see where you might need to make some changes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments and then move on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem, allowing your naturally jovial attitude to re-emerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Set aside your reluctance to change, and consider reassessing your financial situation so that you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Travel plans continue to be favored.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Act on your own instincts. Your strong Piscean backbone will support you as someone pressures you into a decision you’re not ready to make. ST

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Q: I am 82 years old. Following the birth of the Dionne quintuplets, my father gave me a set of dolls, which I still own. Can you tell me how much they are worth?

— Mildred, Coolidge, AZ A: Oliva and Elzire Dionne were living on a Canadian farm in 1934 when Elzire gave birth to quintuplets, thought to be the first set known to survive their infancy. The quintuplets—Yvonne, Annette, Cecile, Emilie, and Marie— became international sensations and were featured in newsreels and on the covers of hundreds of magazines. In the small town of Corbeil, they became the main attraction as people traveled from throughout the world to see the youngsters. Of the five, only two are still alive, Annette and Cecile.

As you might imagine, there were numerous sets of “Dionne” dolls manufactured during the 1930s. Although you didn’t include any markings, I can see by the photos you sent that the dolls you have are composition. According to the Blue Book: Dolls And Values by

Jan Fulke (Hobby House Press), if your dolls are stamped “Japan,” they are worth in the $165 to $185 range for the 7-inch dolls, and $250 to $300 for the larger 9-inch ones. There was even a set made by Madame Alexander that included Dionne Quints, their doctor, and nurse. The set is worth $1,900 with original boxes and near-mint condition.

To get an accurate idea of current values, you should consult with a certified appraiser. Debra Gulea buys, sells, restores, and appraises dolls, and might be able to help you. Her contact information is 20 North Main St., P.O. Box 705, Mulica Hill, NJ 08062. ST

Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol. com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions.

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No one could craft celluloid fantasy quite like film director and choreographer Busby Berkeley.

Berkeley was the son of stage actress Gertrude Berkeley. During World War I, Busby, an Army lieutenant, watched soldiers drill, and this sparked his later interest in choreography. After the war, Berkeley was dance director in 17 Broadway productions before relocating to Hollywood. After several musicals, he hit his stride in 1933 with four back-to-back blockbuster hits: 42nd Street, Gold Diggers Of 1933, Footlight Parade, and Roman Scandals. The money generated by these four productions helped save Warner Brothers studio from bankruptcy.

Ironically, Berkeley didn’t like being called a choreographer and instead referred to his work as dance directing. He believed that a choreographer

designed dances, whereas his method was much more complex and spontaneous. He used cameras to intensify the dances with such techniques as extreme close-ups and maneuvering his dancers in as many kaleidoscopic patterns as possible. He also was innovative. For example, when he couldn’t get the height he needed for an overhead shot, he cut a hole in the roof of the soundstage. He also received a patent for a revolving stage he perfected.

Jeffrey Spivak, who has written much about movies and the film industry, documents the life of this talented, flawed genius in Buzz: The Life And Art Of Busby Berkeley. Berkeley was married six times, but spent most of his life under the thumb of his mother. He had a battle with alcoholism through life, attempted suicide, and caused an automobile accident that killed three people. Even though he eventually was acquitted after two trials, Busby never quite recovered from the ordeal. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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Flagler County residents are encouraged to visit www.nixle.com to register to receive important notices from the Sheriff’s Office.

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Veteran’s Post Cell-Phone Apps Help Combat Stress

by Freddie Groves

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f you are struggling with stress issues or are just back from deployment and aren’t sure how you’re doing, there are two new cellphone applications (apps) that could be of help: The Telephone Mood Tracker and the Tactical Breathing Trainer.

These two apps placed first and second in the Apps4Army competition in the General Wellness category. Both apps are free.

The Telehealth Mood Tracker (also called the T2) is designed to track the emotional health of those who are postdeployment or are undergoing treatment for any type of stress. The app helps keep track of changes in moods, emotions, and behavior in different environmental settings, and the results of therapy and medications. The big benefit from this app is that you no longer have to try to keep notes about how you’re feeling at a particular time so the information can be relayed to your doctor later. It will be easier, too, to figure out patterns. Note your information, and you’ll have it for future reference.

This particular app only works with Android right now, but a version for iPhone is coming next year. You can get it at t2health.org (put T2 Mood Tracker in the search box). This site also has screen shots so you know what you’re getting.

Another new app of note is the Tactical Breathing Trainer (sometimes it is called the iBreathe). This one is used to get control of responses to stress: emotions, heartrate, and more. It includes exercises, practice sessions, a place to insert your own notes, and charts of your progress. This app is written for iPhone (you need itunes already) and is free. Look for it at itunes.apple.com Android development will come in the future. ST

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Section B January 7, 2011 Reality Of Pet Ownership: Part One—The Good by: Kevin Hancock y position with the Halifax Humane Society provides many windows and views of pet ownership, some so beautiful they bring tears, some so amazing they leave you in wonder, and some so horrible you have a difficult time believing a human being could actually be so callous to the needs of a helpless animal. Seeing all this allows one to identify the good, the bad, and the ugly of pet ownership. The good examples are not as prevalent, but when we experience them they always have the same foundation, families, and individuals that view their pets as cherished and loved family mem-

bers, irreplaceable and worthy of every effort necessary to find them and bring them home.

No one exemplified this love more than Michael Duerfeldt. While visiting Deltona he got separated from Baby, his female German shepherd. For an entire month he searched diligently, contacting shelters, and offering rewards throughout the area. During that time he lost his job in Illinois.

Finally, fearing that he had lost Baby forever and knowing he had little choice; he left Deltona and returned to Illinois heartbroken and unemployed.

On December 11th the Halifax Humane Society received a new stray with a serious problem. The German shepherd had some-

how gotten her front leg through the collar and the collar had become embedded under her leg and around her neck. After freeing her from her predicament, the Receiving Department checked the tags on her collar.

Running the micro-chip wand along her back also produced a hit. Through the chip registry they found Michael’s number and called him with the good news, Baby was lost no more.

In Illinois, Michael got the call at 5:55 P.M. Saturday evening, though he hardly believed that Baby was located, however, the tags and microchip were a convincing proof. When the shelter opened the next morning at 10 A.M. the Receiving Clerk got a happy surprise. Michael and his daughter

had driven all night, leaving Illinois minutes after hearing Baby was found and arriving at the shelter at 9:30 A.M. The story is touching and also a testament to how important getting a microchip implanted is when searching for a lost pet. No animal leaves our shelter without one. The cost can vary depending on where the procedure is done, but the HHS charges only $15 and that includes lifetime registration. ST For details about these and other adoptables, call the Halifax Humane Society, 386-274-4703, ext. 337; visit the shelter at 2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach; or online at halifaxhumanesociety.org Hours are 10 A.M.–6 P.M., Monday-Saturday; 10 A.M.–2 P.M., Sunday.

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o tell you the truth, I’ve sure had my share of girlfriends. I know how to pick them, too. Every girl I’ve ever been with is nothing short of a genius, and good-looking to boot.

I’d imagine there are quite a few more girls out there who will eventually have the misfortune of thinking I’m the kind of guy they want to spend their time with. As of right now, any kind of relationship that requires any schedule whatsoever—including calls every night, dates every weekend and/or the occasional use of the phrase “I love you”—is completely out of the question.

Words cannot explain how sick and tired I am of regularity. It’s predictable. It’s boring. It’s something that I really don’t want to deal with right now.

I’ll let you in on a little secret. There’s this girl at my school I see immediately after third period who simply drives me up the wall. Every day, at about 10:15—you can practically set your watch by it—this girl comes striding down the hallway wearing an outfit that would make an old man double over with excitement. It’s not just her outfit. Her hair is amazing. She has enough hair to give Rapunzel a run for her money.

I’ve got a thing for girls with a ton of hair.

If I didn’t before, she made me have one.

I’m not even going to talk about the days when she wears pigtails and go-go boots.

I don’t even know this girl’s name. I don’t know what grade she’s in. I have no idea what her interests are, or if she plays any sports, or if she has a boyfriend who wouldn’t even think twice before breaking my neck if he knew how much I studied his girl. I don’t know if she’s the worst person to ever grace this Earth, or if she’s the much sexier form of Mother Teresa. The only thing I know about this girl is that her smile almost makes it worth rolling out of bed at five in the morning, and when I miss our daily 10:15 “date”—a quick glance and an attempted suave walk from me—my day is considerably worse. Funny thing is, I doubt she even acknowledges my existence.

Not that I do much to change that fact.

I have to pretend I don’t notice her either, because that’s the cool thing to do. I’ve discovered that it’s much more difficult to be cool when you’re actually trying to be cool.

The other day I glanced over at her for two seconds, and I ran straight into the back of an assistant principal who informed me, in not exactly the softest voice possible, that I need to watch where I’m going and get my head out of the clouds. I’m pretty sure she heard him. I’m also pretty sure the color of my face matched perfectly with the red tie worn by the man I collided with.

I know I could find out more about her.

Word travels fast in high school, with rumors flying up and down the hallways like crazy.

Surely a lot of people other than me find that girl intriguing. Honestly, I don’t want to know. I don’t want to know anything about that girl because I’m afraid it might ruin our “relationship” completely. I mean, what are the odds that she’s the kind of person I’d imagine her to be? What if she only dates older boys, or treats everyone like crap, or is one of those girls who leads you on only to have the nerve to want to stay friends after she beats your heart with a bat?

I don’t think I could handle any information like that.

I think I’ve fallen in and out of love with this girl quite a few times. You’re probably thinking that’s stupid, that 15-year-olds can’t fall in love with anyone. You might be right to some extent. Teenagers don’t fall in love with reality. They fall in love with false hopes and dreams that usually lead to heartache and digestive problems. That’s where I am right now. I don’t think I mind all that much. Because as I write this on Monday night, I know that tomorrow is Tuesday, and she often wears pigtails on Tuesday. Tuesday’s a good day. ST

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This Is A Hammer Stainless Steel Marred By Stain

by Samantha Mazzotta

Q: I have a stain in my “stainless” steel sink. It’s a water stain around the edge of the drain. I have a water softener, but that didn’t prevent it. What will clean this up? Why do they call it stainless anyway? I want it to look like new.

— Linda M., Silver Spring, NV A: Stainless steel is a metal alloy (meaning two or more metals blended to create a new type of metal—think brass, for example, which is an alloy of copper and bronze). In this case, stainless steel sinks are an alloy of iron and chromium. It’s durable and resists stains.

The surface of the sink is often coated with a little extra layer of chromium to make a tough and shiny oxide surface. If this coating wears off, through age or lots of abrasive scrubbing, rust and water stains can become a problem.

Try a home remedy first to see if the stain will come up. Pour undiluted white vinegar on a lint-free cloth and dab it onto the water stain. Let it soak for an hour and then wipe the vinegar away, to see if it lifts the mineral deposit with it. You might also try mixing a paste of

baking soda, hot water, and vinegar and applying a thick layer over the stain with a cloth or nylon brush. Again, let it soak and wipe or rinse the paste away.

Additionally, I’ve never tried this, but some people swear by club soda. Just dab it in the stain and let it soak.

The next step is to purchase a stainless-steel cleaning solution (and specifically, a solution for cleaning stainless steel). Follow the directions on the bottle to clean the stain. ST

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Butch Still Alive In Hearts

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e was an old dog, not worth much if anything at all. His hair was rubbed off in a couple of places and what was left was thinning.They called him Butch, and although he was only ten or eleven years old he looked 20.

Above his right eye was a long curved scar that trickled down the side of his face and ended at his jowl line.

It was told that he got the scar when he tried to spark with a neighbor’s poodle some time ago. The neighbor saw Butch as he tried to be debonair and impress the ritzy little white poodle.

While he was strutting around being suave to get her attention the neighbor caught him unaware across the head with a grubbing hoe.

Butch was never quite the same after that, people said. He didn’t have the same get-up-and-go as he did before the hoe got him.

Butch had a slight limp in one of his back legs and favored his right front leg a little as well.The back leg injury came from another one of his romantic encounters. Guess he doesn’t learn.

Back in Butch’s day it was not uncommon for several male dogs to court a single female. Butch got himself into a little fracas with another male dog over who was going to be the suitor.

The fight started in a neighbor’s front yard and went on for several minutes before Butch and the other dog fought their way into the street.

A garbage truck came along and plowed over both of the them.

Neither dog knew what hit them.

I’m sure the other dog died thinking Butch had got the better of him.

Butch didn’t fair much better; he lived but walked away with a permanent limp.

His courting days were over for awhile, but once he recovered he went back to his courting, this time with a mighty vengeance.

Butch probably thought that after surviving a fight where he killed the opponent and walked away, he was now invincible.

Several months after he had recuperated Butch got a reality check.

Butch was a unique dog, because he never really belonged to anyone. He sashayed around the neighborhood and would sleep in woods or on someone’s front porch until they sent him away.

Everyone fed him scraps, and I guess as dog lives go Butch was in pretty good shape for the shape he was in and considering all he had been through.

All the neighborhood kids played with him. He loved to fetch and was always bringing a ball to throw for him.

One day a neighbor decided that Butch needed to go. Admittedly, he was beginning to look pretty bad, but at the same time he had been around so long he was just a part of the neighborhood.

This neighbor, however, wanted Butch gone and rather that just haul him off on a dark night when everyone was asleep, he decided to start some rumors about old Butch.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

The first rumor was that Butch was killing an older woman’s cats that lived on the corner. She had six or eight cats and slowly they began to disappear.

It was Butch, the rumor mill said, and poor old Butch was in trouble.

One fellow really liked Butch and every afternoon after he got home from work he would give Butch a treat. He became Butch’s protector.

It turned out through that fellow’s investigation that Butch was not the culprit in the disappearing cat caper.

The real villain was a dog from a few streets over, it was finally determined.

The rumors did not stop.

Butch was eventually blamed for every misfortune in the neighborhood, including a small house fire.

His time was running out and poor old Butch somehow knew he was not wanted anymore. One day he walked up the street and left the neighborhood forever, never to be seen again.

Strangely, after he was gone, the garbage still got turned over and there was still an occasional small fire.

Some say he just died with a broken heart, because so many people believed the rumors.

One day, after Butch was gone for a few months, several of the neighbors were standing around talking when someone mentioned Butch.

I missed throwing the ball for him to fetch, one man said.

The fellow that had instigated the rumors and stirred the neighbors into ostracizing Butch, didn’t say anything.

After awhile the group broke up and as the man who had been the bearer of rumors about Butch stepped away, he planted his foot squarely in what he would have blamed Butch for if Butch had still been around. ST

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by JoAnn Derson

• Here’s a great bit of advice given to a friend who recently gave birth to a darling baby boy: When you receive some of the more-complicated items from your gift registry, try them out right away. Before the baby comes, that is.

You’ll have little time to set them up and learn how to work them with a newborn to care for.

• Line a measuring cup with a plastic sandwich bag or plastic wrap to keep it clean between uses if you know you will be using it for multiple ingredients.

ing iron or flat iron for your hair, you can get rid of hairspray gunk the same way, just dampen a cloth with the mixture and wipe the iron clean.”

— F.P. in Pennsylvania • Filling up unused space in your deep freeze helps it to work more efficiently. An easy way to do this (and to prepare for holiday parties) is to bag ice from your regular freezer and use the bags to fill any empty areas in your deep freeze. You’ll always have a steady supply of ice, and it can be dumped out if you need the space.

• “I go through a lot of papers. Sometimes, instead of using one of those rubber fingers (and definitely instead of licking my finger), I twist a wide rubber band loosely but securely around the tip of my index finger. It really works.”

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• Looking for an excellent prewash for ring around the collar? Look no further than your shower. Rub a small amount of shampoo in the stains, sit for 5 minutes, then launder as usual. ST

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Pet Care Bumps Are A Kind Of Acne

by Sam Mazzotta

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Dear Paw’s Corner: I have a 4-yearold miniature Schnauzer named Yonnie who has little bumps like acne running up and down her spine. I was told they might be comedones. Another Mini owner I know told me the bumps are caused by improper grooming—trimming from tail to head instead of head to tail. Can you offer any advice?

— Kent D., via e-mail Dear Kent: Comedones are basically little blackheads (just like the blackheads we humans get on our skin that can become pimples) that are common enough in miniature Schnauzers to be called “Schnauzer bumps.” The cause isn’t exactly known, but dogs with sensitive skin or allergies can develop these bumps, most often found on the back.

If the bumps are not infected, direct treatment such as a topical medication is not necessary. If Yonnie is bothered by them and scratches frequently, you might want to look into ways to reduce discomfort and itching and prevent the bumps from worsening.

Regular grooming is very helpful in preventing bumps. I’m not sure that the direction in which the groomer trims the dog’s hair makes a difference. Bathing, not more than every two weeks to prevent dry skin, can help prevent more bumps from occurring. A diet low in allergens (like grain fillers present in many dog foods) and high in skinfriendly vitamins can be effective.

If the bumps appear to be infected —larger than before, red, filled with pus—take Yonnie to the veterinarian for treatment.

Unfortunately, bumps that already exist on a dog’s skin may never go away.

Preventing more from appearing is the best course of action. ST

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hopping over the Internet is a modern convenience that millions of people do without any problems or hassles. However, as with all transactions, the phrase “buyer beware” applies. This is particularly so when buying property on popular websites such as Craigslist and eBay that host on-line classified ads.

Again, most times, using these websites is safe and convenient. Sometimes it can lead to a rip-off, scam, or robbery.

It’s always best to be careful, cautious, and guarded in all of your financial transactions. However, an extra dose of caution is wise when you don’t know the person on the other end of the computer. Here are some safety tips that will help prevent you from becoming a victim: Never give out your personal financial information.

Opt for transactions that can be settled through face-to-face meetings at a local place. Never meet at someone’s home. Make sure the meeting is during the day, in public, and at a high-traffic location.

Never wire funds via Western Union, MoneyGram, or any other wire service. If anyone asks you to do this, it’s a sure sign that it’s a scam. If you’re scammed through one of these services, there’s very little recourse for getting your money back.

• Be wary about sending money for an item that you haven’t seen.

• Be extremely cautious about buying an item that has no pictures.

• If you’re placing an item for sale, don’t accept checks from far away banks or long-distance companies.

They are almost always fakes. If you’re selling something, insist on a cash-only transaction from the buyer.

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panies. Again, this is a sure sign of a scam.

• Be wary if the other party wants to use an escrow service such as BidPay, Squaretrade, or even PayPal. This could be part of an attempt to scam you.

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• If you’re the seller, beware of anyone who wants you to send them money. This is a certain rip-off in which the scammer wants to send you a check for more than the purchase price and then have you send them back the difference. There’s no logical or legitimate reason why anyone would ask you to do this.

The problem is, you won’t discover that their check is a fake until it’s too late and you’ve already deposited it in your account and sent money back to the scammer.

The best way to avoid these and other scams is to use common sense and trust your instincts. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is! ST

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Senior Service Line Building Muscle

by Matilda Charles

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love it when encouragement to exercise is backed up by scientific evidence. It’s especially helpful in the middle of winter to have new reasons to get out and be active.

A problem that many of us experience as we age is a loss of muscle and bone density. How to get it back becomes a big question: Loss of muscle can lead to imbalance, which can lead to falls, which can shatter fragile bones.

A recent study of rats reveals just how it is that endurance exercises can help bring back the muscle mass. The key phrase is satellite cells, and that’s where the research was centered.

Reduced numbers of satellite cells can cause a decline in muscle mass, and in adults those cells are usually inactive as well. Old rats didn’t have as many satellite cells—until they exercised.

Exercise not only increased the number of satellite cells, but improved the ratio of lean versus fat in muscles.

The muscle the researchers chose to study closely was the Gastrocnemius, or the calf muscles that run from the

back of the knee to the ankle. That makes sense: It’s used in so many types of exercise and can easily be measured.

They also focused on endurance exercises, as opposed to resistance (weightlifting) exercises.

Granted, these were rats on a wheel in a cage, but we have an exercise that is just as good: walking. The rats were induced to run at moderate speed. I suspect that in humans, walking, swimming, or riding a bike at moderate speed will serve the same purpose. The key word is endurance.

If you haven’t been active, ask your doctor about starting up an exercise program. Remember to start slow! ST

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he health hazards of cigarette use is well documented and universally accepted. Despite all the widespread information campaigns to educate the public on the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke, the addictive power of cigarette compels millions to perpetuate this habit.

Although it is very difficult to break the habit of smoking with one particular treatment modality, clinical experience validates the fact that the urges and cravings that are associated with smoking are effectively addressed by alternative means such as Ear Acupuncture or Auriculotherapy.

This treatment modality has received FDA approval in the U.S. and much research has been done to support its use. In fact, in some states like Maryland and Florida, auriculotherapy has gained tremendous support that government funding has been made available to incorporate this type of therapy in addiction programs.

Each treatment lasts for about twenty- five minutes. Various ear points that relate to the lung, anxiety, relaxation, and hunger are stimulated with fine and thin needles. These ear points are stimulated along with other acupuncture points which bring harmony and synergy to the body via the release of endorphins. The endorphin effect generally relaxes the body to relieve the stress which is well known for triggering the urge for the need to smoke.

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Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician whenever they feel the urge. Doing this practice over and over gives patients the confidence they need to assure them that they are exerting some control over their urges.

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Jesus Can Be Real To Us

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dear friend and I were talking about Jesus and how hard it is sometimes to share our thoughts with people who don’t accept Him without sounding pushy, or seeming like we don’t accept them or are trying to convert them to our way of thinking.

If you have friends who don’t feel like you about Jesus, then you know how hard this can be. You never help anyone by an attitude of superiority or not respecting their right to their own views or beliefs. No matter how much you love Jesus, you must know there are others who have never had the experiences that make them feel the same way toward Him. God is so much bigger than anyone’s concept of Him. Jesus is so much bigger, too. I find no record of Jesus ever trying to scare someone into believing. I see no cases where He didn’t accept people exactly where they are.

He helped one woman who didn’t even ask him. She just touched him in a large crowd and we are told that He felt virtue go from him when she touched the hem of his garment. This tells me that you cannot get close to Jesus without receiving a blessing. We can trust that those who need him will at some point feel His healing.

There is more beauty in this story than I have the ability to bring out. I can feel it but not describe it. I find it profoundly beautiful that someone, without words, can have a need and His goodness and energy are immediately drawn to meet that need.

When I was a boy in my “honeysuckle cathedral” or just my thoughts at spiritual moments of my early life, I could feel Jesus as clearly as I have ever felt anything in my life. It was those experiences that made me want to be

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His student, or disciple, or follower. For me not to honor the appearances of His grace and goodness and realness in my life is impossible. If you want to think all of this is just “in my head,” that’s okay with me but I know the Truth when it comes on to me so strong.

My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts

I do know when some Presence comes into my presence. With those we love, we become super-sensitive to their presence. Before they walk through the door we sense their presence. Presences are very real at times.

That’s how I feel about Jesus. We have all reached for His garment. I am that woman in a big crowd simply feeling for Him. When I touch Him, that which flows to me is too real to be denied. If there is a better way to be, if there are better experiences to have, I am unaware of it.

Our role in living a life of such great blessing is simply to be open to it. As I watched a good friend leave my driveway one night and knowing he was troubled, I had a simple prayer for him as he left. I just said, “He needs you.

Make yourself real to him and he will be alright.”

Jesus is good at being real to us. As one of my sister’s poems says, “He told His Father it’s hard on Earth. I know for I have been there.” ST

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