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Not Dead Yet:

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3rd Life:

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Inspiration Abounds Through Act 2 Classes:

In spite of growing up in the industrial Midwest, where stoic toughness was about the only acceptable role for a man, Dennis Held has found much comfort in the monthly Wednesday night Study Club, a group of men who explore their thoughts and feelings on deeper levels.

The oversized finch feeding station, with perches for 24 birds, that Cheryl-Anne Millsap was given by her husband last Christmas, has been a gift beyond measure. Off and on throughout the day, she finds herself standing in front of the wide north-facing window in her living room, a hot cup of tea in her cold hands, daydreaming as she watches the birds fly in and out of the tree. It’s a sweet break from the day.

For a festive twist to your delectable goodies, look no further than your freezer. Aside from their bright, joyful color, frozen red raspberries’ sweet and tart flavors make them versatile from a culinary standpoint, complementing and enhancing a wide range of ingredients. These jubilant rubies are also nutritional powerhouses, boasting the most fiber and the lowest natural sugar content compared to other berries.

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The Gift of Another Day

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y 15-year-old son, like clockwork, is up and tackling every school day by 5:00 a.m. It’s a comforting alarm clock, hearing the slight screeching sound of the old tub faucet and the sudden rush of pressurized water of his early morning shower.

It was a Thursday morning, the week of another mass shooting, when my phone alarm went off at 6:00 a.m. As I batted my eyes and focused on the time, I realized Christopher had yet to make his way up from his basement boy-cave bedroom to start his day. I sent him several texts, checking in and asking if he was awake, to no reply. I called his phone, trying to avoid hitting the ground running with a long trek down to his room to check in. No answer. I called again. No answer. He never oversleeps. He’s clockwork, that kid, and my world relies on his schedule staying on course.

I stared at the ceiling, without a blink, and my body stiffened. Why isn’t he replying to my “text bombs” (as the kids say)? Why isn’t he answering his phone?

Could he have died in his sleep? What is wrong with me? It is irrational, for a mother’s thoughts to go straight to the death of her teenager, who most likely overslept. But Christopher’s situation is unique.

He is a big kid, 6’ 8” tall, 270 pounds, an athlete. His pediatrician soothed my concerns after I became plagued by numerous stories of big kids dropping dead of heart attacks, on the court, off the court, in their sleep. “His heart is stronger than yours and mine, combined,” the doctor had said. But he wasn’t always so healthy.

When Christopher was born, he spent his first month in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. He was bombarded with specialists trying to figure him out. He couldn’t remember to take a breath, he had little to no muscle tone, he struggled to suckle his food. He was being poked and prodded and tested. He had an IV in his forehead, tape matted into his long, fine black hair, because they couldn’t get it to work anywhere else. They couldn’t offer a prognosis other than: “It isn’t good. He will most likely never walk or talk, and we have no idea of cognitive ability.”

I cradled him in my arms, tubes and monitor wires streaming from his little body. I broke up my usual string of soothing lullabies, and looked deep into his eyes. “I love you so much, Handsome Little Man. It’s okay to go if it’s all too much,” I whispered as my tears dripped onto his cheeks. “I love you, Baby. It will be okay. Be calm, be peaceful. I’m here. I love you so much.”

He began hitting the same developmental milestones as his peers around 10 months. He walked—and ran—by his first birthday. He has become one of the sweetest, most empathetic and caring humans I have ever met. Every day with him is nothing short of a miracle. And it’s a miracle I never want to face a day without.

I threw back the covers and swung my legs out of bed, onto the floor, as I slid my glasses on. I reached the bottom landing on the first floor when I heard the basement door open. Christopher and I met in the dining room. “Good morning, Handsome. What happened?” I asked as I wrapped my arms around his torso and squeezed into him.

“I don’t know, I didn’t hear my alarm and overslept,” he said. Although I knew he was ready to get a move on, he paused an extra couple of seconds wrapped in my bear hug before rotating around me and heading upstairs to take a shower.

I went to work in the kitchen, turned on the music like I do every morning, began preparing breakfast and making lunches, as I thought of the delicacy—and beautiful brutality—of life. Of having life and of losing life. I thought of my mom,

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as terminal cancer brings her life to an end. I thought of the mass shootings and terrorist attacks around the world. There is never enough time with those we hold dear. And although I’ll never fully shake the haunt of something taking away one of my children too soon, or the concern for the impending day I will hold my mom’s hand and tell her how much I love her one last time, I’m careful not to let those worries stop me from moving forward. Just enough of the concern lends more value to every day, helps keep me present—and beyond grateful—for the gift.

As we move through the holidays and head into a new year, I’m wishing you the sweet reminder that each new day with those you love is indeed the best gift of all; relish them.

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he name “First Night” symbolizes a forward look into the New Year, over the technically correct “Last Night.” First Night Spokane is a celebration of the New Year through the arts and the only Winter festival in downtown Spokane.

First Night Spokane is a nonprofit organization and part of the National Association of Community-based New Year’s Eve Arts Festivals, one of nearly 100 First Night celebrations around the world. The event is multi-cultural, artistically unique, alcohol free, family friendly and extremely affordable public celebration that marks the passage from the old year to the new with art, ritual and festivity.

There are countless professional musicians, artists, performance groups and exhibits that inspire thousands of people of all ages to attend each year.

With more than 150 performances in more than 40 venues, First Night Spokane transforms our downtown core into a performing and visual arts extravaganza with local, regional and national talent.

Gather your family and friends for the 15th year and make First Night Spokane your New Year’s Eve tradition.

Find ticket information by visiting www.firstnightspokane.org.

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By Jason Erskine, AARP Washington

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upon us, a new survey from the AARP Fraud Watch Network shows the traditional season for giving may become a peak time for taking among con-artists. “While most of us focus on family and friends during the holidays, scammers are zeroing in on our wallets and bank accounts,” says AARP State Director Doug Shadel. Here are some of the ones to be aware of:

Charitable Giving Last year, Americans gave $358 billion dollars to charity according to the National Philanthropic Trust.

“But we also know that there are hundreds of bogus fundraisers out there exploiting this generosity by keeping most of the money they raise for themselves,” says Doug. “This is why it is so important to ask where the money is going and check it out before giving.”

Package Delivery Many holiday shoppers in Washington are unaware that package delivery companies are NOT responsible for stolen packages that are left at your front door without requiring a signature. A majority of survey respondents say they ship packages to friends without requiring a signature at least some of the time.

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Public Wi-Fi Many holiday shoppers in Washington wrongly believe that it is okay to share sensitive information via free Wi-Fi networks as long as they are secured by https. When in fact, online security experts warn that consumers should NEVER use public Wi-Fi to access bank accounts or to buy products online.

Debit Card Vs. Credit Cards Consumer protection experts recommend the use of credit cards rather than debit cards for most purchases to better protect consumers from fraud and theft. With credit cards, you are liable for only up to $50 of fraudulent use.

But in the case of a lost or stolen debit card, financial losses to the consumer can be much more significant.

Gift Cards Fraud experts report that thieves sometimes hit store gift card racks, secretly write down or electronically scan the numbers off the cards, then check online or call the toll-free number to see if someone has bought the cards and activated them. As soon as a card is active, the scammers drain the funds.

By the time you try to use the same card, the money is long gone.

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Spokane’s First Health & Fitness Expo January 9 and 10, 2016 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center

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his exciting event powered by Foothills Lincoln Mazda will transform the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center into the ultimate health and fitness experience. By bringing together the best in health and fitness under one roof, consumers will flock to the Expo to see how they can meet their New Year’s Resolutions.

You can visit with exhibitors, learn from speakers, and participate in classes and demonstrations, making 2016 your healthiest, fittest year yet. The expo is about helping you feel better, eat better, and gain more awareness about healthy lifestyle choices.

Exhibitors will include fitness centers and programs, athletic apparel, exercise equipment, massage, chiropractic, sport programs, martial arts, vitamins/ supplements, nutrition and many more.

This is your opportunity to talk to experts about your 2016 health and fitness goals. Try the latest in exercise equipment from Better Body Fitness, take a free class at the Athleta Stage or jump into a miniworkout with A Personal Fit, Pure Barre or The Union.

During the Expo, Crossfit 509 presents Fittest at the Fairgrounds, a team competition that begins as an online series and ends with a one-day live event at the Expo on Saturday, January 9. On Sunday, January 10, Newborn Jiu Jitsu presents The Northwest Open Brazilian Jui Jitsu Tournament.

For ticket information, and class and seminar schedule, visit www.SpokaneHealthFitExpo.com.

You can also follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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the Inland NW Land Conservancy’s 25th Anniversary Splash THE INLAND Northwest Land Conservancy’s Hooked on Conservation, 25th Anniversary Splash is cast for Saturday February 6, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Spokane Convention Center.

Paul Quinnetts, author of The Search for the Elusive Trout and local fly fisherman will indulge INLC members and conservation supporters with uproarious tales and instructions on how to pursue the mythical fish. The evening will honor 25 years of the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy’s work, while looking ahead to the future of preservation, and “spawning” investment for future projects.

Guests will receive the Elusive Trout poster by book illustrator Deanna Camp and signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. The event includes cocktail hour (featuring two signature cocktails from the book), hors d’oeuvres, photos, music, an art auction, dinner and the

opportunity to hear Paul’s tall tales. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.inlandnwland.org.

To date, INLC has helped preserve 15,000 acres of the Inland Northwest, including nearly 39 miles of shoreline. Preservation through conservation easements keeps water resources clean and flowing, agricultural lands working, and forests healthy while supporting our wildlife and wild places for future generations.

Inland NW Land Conservancy is a nonprofit non-governmental organization founded in 1991. The board and staff are engaged members in the communities they serve, actively working to preserve our region’s precious resources for generations to come.

The Conservancy’s work extends across eastern Washington and northern Idaho.

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Not Dead Yet:

Life After 55

By Dennis Held

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Aging Artfully I BELONG TO A MEN’S GROUP—there, I said it, out loud

and in public. Yes: my name is Dennis H. and I admit I am powerless over friendship.

The group I belong to is called the Men’s Study Club, and it was founded back in the early 1900s by a cadre of attorneys who were working together to make sure that Eastern Washington interests were represented in Olympia.

We meet once a month to present and discuss ideas that can range from immigration to apples to constitutional law. We’re a diverse bunch—two doctors, a professional photographer, a farmer, among others—although we tend to lean to the left, politically.

The format hasn’t changed much in the 100 years the organization has been around: one person presents a paper on a topic of general interest, another person prepares a formal response, then we go around the room and all 20 or so of us present our thoughts on the subject.

The papers can range from the personal to the professional. In the five years I’ve been attending, the group has inched more toward the subjective side of things, versus the objective, a move I welcome, since it gives me a chance to glimpse deeper into the lives of my fellow studyclubbers.

One thing hasn’t changed: whatever the topic, we’re encouraged to go past a mere recitation of facts, and to delve into deeper territory. Yes, we . . .

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well, we . . . gulp . . . talk about our feelings. Occasionally, we get into a depth of emotion that I rarely get into with my other male friends.

For me, this is what makes Study Club special. In my professional life—I’m an editor, as well as a writer—I often work with other men, and we seldom get past the “howzitgoing?” level of discourse.

It’s hard to open up, to be vulnerable, when most of the culture is reinforcing the notion that men simply don’t have emotions, and if they do, well, it’s best just to shut up about it.

For the most part, we men are to blame for this ridiculous idea. We pass these messages along to each other—tough it out, big boys don’t cry—as we grow up, and we never quite get out of the habit. Here’s a question for you, guys: how’s that working out for ya?

I grew up in the industrial Midwest, where stoic toughness is about the only acceptable role for a man. Of course, I learned quite early on that men have emotions, or at least one emotion: anger, for the most part, was the only acceptable emotion for a Milwaukee man.

Tenderness? Nope. Caring, a regard for the feelings of others? Not so much. In fact, nothing will draw the derision of other men faster than showing a softer side. Life is short and cruel, the unspoken message said; if you show any tenderness, you’re likely to be crushed by an uncaring world. Best to stiff-upper-

lip it, and do your crying in private, if at all.

Of course, this is all hogwash.

Men feel things as deeply as women do—pain, yes, but also joy, and everything in between.

But unlike women, we’re taught to suppress our expression of these feelings, with the result that many of us are rolling bundles of pent-up emotion, which tends to get expressed as anger, the only “acceptable” emotion, in some men’s worldview.

At Study Club, our emotions are expected to come to the fore, and to be allied with our thoughts. This seemingly simple idea is actually revolutionary, in our society, and it’s the reason I look forward to the first Wednesday of every month.

In a technological society, thoughts are given precedence over emotions. Ideas matter more than feelings. Of course, the truth is, our thoughts and our feelings interpenetrate each other, which is as it should be. We do ourselves a disservice when we think—and feel—otherwise.

So once a month, I get to hang out with a great group of guys, and open up about what’s going on in my life, and listen to what’s happening with them. It’s one of the best things I can do for myself, and I recommend it to anyone— male or female. As numerous studies have shown, having close, intimate friends is good for our hearts, and good for our health.

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The Fine Gift of MY HUSBAND HANDED ME a large lightweight box to open on Christmas morning and for once he had me stumped. I hadn’t asked for anything in particular and I couldn’t imagine what he’d brought home and put under the tree.

When I peeled away the wrapping paper I saw it was an oversized finch feeding station, three long tubes dissected by perches for 24 birds. I looked up grinning like a child with a new toy. It was the perfect gift for me.

The big station made the individual feeders I already had hanging— each with no more than six perches—look ridiculously small. We filled the tubes with the thistle seed I had on hand, borrowing from other finch feeders when the bag emptied, and my husband and son hung it from a hook on a branch in the tree outside the big front window of our Cape Cod cottage, teasing me about the possibility of ever seeing it full of birds. But the next morning, as light began to filter through the dark, I was up and I looked out the front window. There were already a few birds on the feeder—the proverbial early birds—and by the time the sun was completely up, what sun there was on such a cold grey winter day, there was a busy goldfinch or pine siskin on every perch with at least another dozen flitting around the tree waiting for a turn or trying to bully someone into abandoning their spot.

Snow was falling, drifting into soft piles on the limbs,

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and the tree was alive with tiny, hungry, beautiful birds. One by one as my son and daughters who were home for the holiday woke up and made their way downstairs, they walked by the window and stopped to comment on what was going on in the branches.

Their delight mirrored my own.

Now, weeks into the new year, with everyone back to work or away at school I have the house to myself. The finches, siskins and chickadees are still busy in the tree. Off and on throughout the day I find myself standing in front of the wide northfacing window in my living room, a hot cup of tea in my cold hands, daydreaming as I watch the birds fly in and out of the tree.

Writing is a solitary occupation. Most of my work is done alone in a quiet house. The quick, determined movement of the birds as they feed is a welcome distraction when I look up from my computer. But it is not lost on me that the birds’ struggle to survive, their need to fuel the constant movement that keeps them warm; their constant vulnerability to cats and other predators that stalk and hunt them, mocks my search for the right word or anxiety about meeting some kind of trivial deadline. That’s a good reminder. It puts things into perspective.

Cheryl-Anne Millsap’s audio essays can be heard on Spokane Public Radio and on public radio stations across the country. She is the author of Home Planet: A Life in Four Seasons and can be reached at catmillsap@gmail.com.

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Celebrate Special Occasions on a

Rhine River Cruise

A RHINE RIVER CRUISE has been at the top of the list of things I wanted husband to do with my, with our 35th wedding anniversary coming up, a cruise aboard the AmaWaterways newest ship, the AmaSerena, was the perfect way to celebrate.

The first surprise once we were on board was discovering we’d been upgraded to a suite. The cabin was as luxurious as an upscale hotel room, spacious and filled with light from the wide doors of the double balconies, with a separate sitting area, mini bar and a wall of lighted closets and shelves.

The bed was dressed in crisp white linens and soft pillows and like all of the other rooms on the AmaSerena, there was an Apple TV and MacBook for entertainment and Wi-Fi access. The cabin’s bathroom featured marble tile, double sinks and a wide vanity and mirror. The shower was small but there was a big bathtub and that was another wonderful surprise. When we were on shore we spent hours exploring some of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Europe, but each night I settled in for a long bubbly soak with a good book. It was heaven.

Suites aboard the AmaSerena come with butler service but my husband and

WANDERlust

I are both independent travelers and we found we really didn’t require the extra attention. With a coffee maker in the room and the ship’s 24-hour coffee and tea station just steps away, sodas, juice and water in the mini fridge and a basket of fresh fruit in the cabin, we had everything we needed close at hand. But it was nice to feel so pampered.

AmaWaterways vice president and co-owner Kristin Karst frequently sails on company ships and was on board the AmaSerena during our cruise. She was warm and gracious and seemed to be genuinely interested in what each guest had to say. At the various receptions she

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Cheryl-Anne Millsap writes about travel for spokesman.com and can be reached at catmillsap@gmail.com.

toasted the crew and passengers and at dinner each evening, when a cake was brought out to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, Kristin congratulated each couple, including us, with a big smile and hugs.

Cruise director Frederico, efficiently handled all of the logistics for excursions and transfers, making the week’s activities seamless and relaxing.

Our Rhine River cruise was one of AmaWaterways winethemed cruises. Christopher Silva of St. Francis Winery in Sonoma was aboard and hosted special tastings and wine classes.

River cruising is the most popular way to visit and explore the historic rivers and cities of Europe. The small ships—the AmaSerena carries only 164 passengers—are intimate and comfortable and the staff and crew shower passengers with attention. One thing that particularly impressed me was the number of repeat AmaWaterways cruisers. I spoke to several people who were on their third or fourth Ama cruise and that speaks volumes about the company’s performance.

Our anniversary cruise was one of the most wonderful travel experiences I’ve ever had.

I came home with a camera full of memories and, I’ll confess, a brochure tucked into my luggage. Like the other passengers who were loyal cruisers, once with AmaWaterways was definitely not enough.

TIPS FOR CRUISING WITH

AMAWATERWAYS: Consider taking one of the pre or post cruise extensions offered by AmaWaterways. We opted for the four-day Switzerland extension and spent two days in Zurich and two days in Lucerne before joining the ship in Basel. The extensions were reasonably priced and offered a nice mix of free time and optional excursions in the two cities and all travel arrangements were included.

Indulge in shipboard specialty fine dining. The AmaSerena’s “Chef’s Table” is an intimate small dining room at the aft of the ship. Unlike many of the larger cruise lines, there is no additional charge for the Chef’s Table but a reservation must be made.

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By Mark Bjerkestrand

ew people have been at “cultural ground zero”— the moment before an artist or band erupts in popularity. Dawn Young of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was living in London in the early 1960s and experienced rock n’ roll ground zero. Dawn wrote Not Fade Away, a book describing the time she lived through the shift in western culture, the birth of the Rolling Stones and overcoming personal tragedy.

Her book coincides with the Rolling Stones’s opening of a historic retrospective of the band called Exhibitionism this summer at the Saatchi Gallery in London.

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Dawn came of age in the ashes of World War II. With Britain recovering from the war, the country needed a change. It came with a new queen, rebuilt country, and American rock n’ roll.

In 1962 at 16, Dawn encountered the Rolling Stones playing at the Red Lion pub in Surrey. This was at a time when Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Brian Jones were trying to find the right pieces for the group.

Dawn remembers Mick: “He stood out in the crowd, with his flamboyant clothes and confident manner.” And Keith: “Was roguish and had a rough appearance, a chain smoker.” Dawn remembered Brian Jones as, “Listening to Mick and Keith on the topic of new members; Brian had the final say because he was the Stones’s founder.”

The three musicians were connected by their love of the rhythm and blues. While hanging out, Dawn befriended keyboardist Ian Stewart, an early member. “Stu was one of the kindest men I’ve ever known and always made me feel welcome.“ After graduating high school, she pursued hairdressing.

After many apprentice jobs at high society, stuffy salons, she began working with a young up-and-coming stylist named Vidal Sassoon.

“His style was very unique and was fast becoming all the rage,” she says.

Dawn started to frequent more clubs, where she saw many British musicians—notably, Alexis Komer, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and George

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Harrison. One night, Stu excitedly pulled her aside and told her the group had just recorded their first single “Come On/I Wanna Be Loved,” for Decca Records.

One night out in the spring of 1964, she scanned the room at the Ad Lib Club, catching the eyes of Brian Jones.

They shared casual conversation and Brian asked if he could take her home.

The night ended with a kiss and a phone number exchange.

Brian called her that evening. “I want to see you tomorrow, do you know a quiet place?” She told him there was a pub across the street that only locals frequented. When they met, they talked until the place closed. As the night ended, he told her that he was close to heading out on a tour of Britain. Then Brian confessed his love for her, and she was puzzled by similar feelings.

Dawn had told no one about the relationship until he unexpectedly came to the door one day. Dawn saw her parents’ eyes as the boy with long hair strode in. By the time he left, he had charmed his way into their hearts. When Brian invited Dawn to go on the Stones’s Northern Britain tour, her dad said yes.

With their popularity growing, the Rolling Stones were forced to be clever, sneaking in and out of hotels. For one show, they exited the hotel through a back door and climbed into a bread truck, then into an ambulance, and then ran until they reached the police line. It was bedlam with the crowds outside the theater.

Dawn says they were like “wolves howling for a piece of meat.”

The Stones were soon off to America. “Brian was enthusiastic,” Dawn says. Brain sent her postcards and she received phone calls in the middle of the night when he was in Hollywood. “Dawn you can’t believe this place, everyone has a

swimming pool, the sun shines all of the time. We played with Dean Martin!”

During their relationship, Brian referred to a girl who Dawn thought was a relative that had helped him out when he was kicked out of his home. The woman was Linda Lawrence. Linda had a child with Brian. Dawn had no idea.

The Stones tour schedule was picking up and Brian was getting more and more moody. He was unsatisfied with the direction the group was going and the boys were getting on each other’s nerves.

Dawn explained that “he hated not having control.” In an interview, Keith Richards had talked about Brian’s moods; “Brian’s trouble wasn’t musical,” Richards said.

Richards referred to having a demon in him but he felt Brian had 45, “Pride being the biggest culprit.” Brian was busier than ever; he needed pills to sleep and pills to wake up.

He called less and was very erratic, but Brian assured Dawn there was no other woman in his life. Brian’s drug abuse was increasing and the Stones’s shows were getting out of control and violent.

Dawn started to notice she was feeling different; and she was late with her period. One night, she told Brian she was pregnant. Brian assured her he would take care of her. A month went by before she heard from him again. He had called to invite her to a show. When she arrived, she was told Linda Lawrence was with Brian, and the two of them had a baby together.

Brian later called to apologize to Dawn. “I’m so sorry you had to find out about her the way you did,” he said. His voice made her melt. He reassured her, again, everything was going to be all right. After a night of drinking, Brian appeared oblivious to Dawn. She knew she was on her own.

Dawn’s parents were not pleased about the pregnancy and sent her to Beechwood, a cold, sterile place for unwed pregnant young women. The women there would watch “Ready Steady Go” on Saturdays; more often than not, the Stones were on. Their newest single, “The Last Time” was going up the charts.

Each girl had their own story, but no one believed that Brain Jones was the father of Dawn’s child.

The girls at Beechwood were told that a single parent would not be able to raise a child, and thoughts of keeping their babies were not acceptable. One morning, Dawn woke restless after a painful night of contractions. She alerted the matron and was put to work cleaning the silverware. When the task was accomplished, the matron called an ambulance and Dawn was whisked away to a small hospital.

When she asked a nurse for pain relief, the nurse responded in a cold, firm manner: “Girls like you deserve to have the pain.” Paul Andrew was born March 23, 1965.

After 10 days, Paul was taken to his new home. As she let Paul go, Dawn sobbed uncontrollably. She was told, “You will carry on with your life as if nothing has ever happened.”

Dawn went to the bus stop and headed to Great Yarmouth to stay with her aunt; she couldn’t bear going back home to face her mother. In Great Yarbrough, she fell into mental and physical exhaustion, constantly sobbing over the loss of her son.

Peter, a friend of her brother’s who she had met the year before, was writing letters to her.

He was leaving the army and wanted to meet with Dawn. Peter’s sister was marrying Dawn’s brother and both she and Peter were in the wedding. A romance developed between the two of them, which helped Dawn process the loss of her baby. Peter was interested in helping her get Paul Andrew back from the adoption agency, but was unsuccessful.

Brian’s life was starting to spiral. In 1969, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards went to Brain’s house and fired him. Brian retreated to a home he had in the country. On July 2, Dawn awoke from a vivid dream about seeing Brian struggling under water and reaching toward her for help, but she could not reach him. That morning the headline read Brian Jones had drowned in his pool.

Dawn and Peter married and had five children, losing one to SIDS. With each birth, Dawn would think about Paul. In June 1982, Peter and Dawn decided to move to the U.S. As the plane took off, and flew over the British countryside, Dawn couldn’t help wonder where Paul was.

In the early 1990s, Dawn received a call from Paul Andrew. She was stunned.

For years she had dreamed of this happening. His adoptive parents named him John Peter, and he was now 26 years old. In October 1994, Dawn and John were united at LAX. Dawn and John keep in touch often and visit one another occasionally. Since writing Not Fade Away, Dawn has been contacted by others who have given up a child to adoption or who have been adopted. It has become a passion of hers to help others navigate those emotions.

Not Fade Away is available through amazon.com. If you’re in London this summer for the Exhibitionism, you’ll know there are a few pieces of the story missing from the display.

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FUN, FESTIVE, FROZEN RASPBERRIES AS FLAVORFUL GIFTS

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ood is a gift from the heart. It’s one-size-fits-all, and you don’t need to fight the crowds at the mall or worry about blowing your budget. Whether for holiday presents or hostess gifts, receiving something homemade is truly what the season is about: sharing comfort and good cheer.

For a festive twist to your delectable goodies, look no further than your freezer. Aside from their bright, joyful color, frozen red raspberries’ sweet and tart flavors make them versatile from a culinary standpoint, complementing and enhancing a wide range of ingredients. These jubilant rubies are also nutritional powerhouses, boasting the most fiber and the lowest natural sugar content compared to other berries.

These recipes are sure to warm your friends’ and family members’ hearts with the taste of the holidays. Find more recipes worth sharing this holiday season at www.redrazz.org.

RASPBERRY GREEK YOGURT BARK

Line small baking pan with aluminum foil.

In medium bowl, combine first three ingredients. Stir until well incorporated.

Add berries, pistachios and almonds to mixture. Fold in until well incorporated. Spread mixture in baking pan and place in freezer for about 2-3 hours, or until hardened.

Once hardened, remove bark from pan and either cut or break up into pieces. Allow to thaw about 5 minutes before eating.

Notes: Store remaining bark in freezer. You can experiment with any ingredients you have on hand, such as frozen cherries with dark chocolate chunks, frozen blueberries with unsweetened flaked coconut or dried cranberries with pecans.

Recipe courtesy of NourishRDs.com

2 cups plain, reduced-fat (2%) Greek yogurt 1 lemon, zest only 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup frozen raspberries 1/2 cup shelled pistachios 1/4 cup slivered almonds

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ANYTIME PUMPKIN-RASPBERRY MUFFINS 1 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 egg whites 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ounces chopped pecans, toasted Muffin Topping: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Heat oven to 350 F. Coat 12 nonstick muffin tins with cooking spray and set aside.

Place frozen raspberries on counter to thaw slightly while preparing muffins.

In medium bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.

In another medium bowl, stir together remaining muffin ingredients, except raspberries.

Stir pumpkin mixture into flour mixture until blended. Do not over mix.

Spoon equal amounts of batter in each muffin tin. Place equal amounts of raspberries on top of each muffin.

Bake 20-22 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted comes out almost clean.

Meanwhile in small bowl, combine topping ingredients and set aside.

Remove muffins from oven, place on wire rack and immediately sprinkle with topping. Let stand 15 minutes to continue to cook and absorb flavors. Remove muffins from pan and cool completely on wire rack before storing.

Store cooled leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 48 hours or freeze up to 1 month.

Note: May make as mini muffins: bake 15 minutes in 12 muffin tins.

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RED RASPBERRY FRUIT LEATHER 1 package (12 ounces) frozen red raspberries, thawed 1/3 cup sugar or honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice Heat oven to 170 F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper or silicone mats.

Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Pour raspberry mixture on both pans and smooth into thin layer, less than 1/8-inch thick.

Bake 3 hours or until mixture is no longer wet, but still slightly tacky, rotating every hour and alternating levels.

Cool pans on wire rack to room temperature. Remove parchment paper (if using), place on cutting board and cut (or tear) into chip-size pieces. Store with fresh pieces of parchment paper between fruit leather layers in airtight container.

RASPBERRY SALSA 1 Pink Lady or other tart-sweet apple, cored and diced 2 cups peeled jicama, diced 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 3 green onions, sliced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen raspberries In large bowl, toss apple and jicama with vinegar. Add all remaining ingredients and toss to blend. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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INSPIRATION

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SCC offers more than 400 classes for adults over 50 each quarter

By Judith Spitzer

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t 65, Laurie Klein, a self-described songwriter, artist, actress, clown, storyteller, teacher, author and dancer, has added scribe to her long list of colorful titles. She added “scribe” to the list last spring after taking a blogging class through Spokane Community College’s Act 2 program.

Last April, Laurie started blogging and in July, launched a blog that she says changed her life.

After finding a publisher for her soon-to-be-released book of poetry titled Where the Sky Opens—A Partial Cosmography, Laurie says she knew she had to learn to promote herself on social media. Her dilemma? She felt desperately unprepared to tackle the technology and background she needed to start a weblog.

“Before the class I wasn’t even on Facebook, nor did I really use my cell phone,” Laurie says. “The class made me believe I could learn to do it even with no technological skills.”

Laurie says her blog, titled simply Laurie Klein Scribe.com, has literally been a Godsend to her as she trudges along her spiritual path.

She says her motive in blogging is to teach and give back to community that has always been there for her. And to share her personal journey.

The class provided Laurie with sufficient technological tools, basic how-to writing techniques for social media and helped her sort out the whys and how to start her blog. And, perhaps most important, she gained the confidence she needed to just begin.

“I have about 99 subscribers now and although that doesn’t seem like a big number, I feel ridiculously pleased that what

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I have to say is helping people, and I couldn’t be happier,” she says.

She says it perfectly in her online comments to readers: “Connecting around what is true and beautiful opens our souls to refreshment. We nudge up against wonder, and time telescopes. Curiosity kicks in. Enriched, grateful, our spirits brim.”

Her photography skills are appreciated on the blog, as well she says. “I take pictures as I go along in my everyday life. This has really allowed me to feel fulfilled.”

As her blog about.me page says: “What you’ll find here . . . Soul mimosas. Weekly oasis. A place to rest. Muse. Savor refreshment. A scribe this wildly in need of grace stalks wonder. Shanghai moments.

Scouts practical ways to slow down, savor God’s presence, and listen well . . . Music with readings.

Creativity prompts. Guided prayer meditations.

Occasional book reviews. Resources for further exploration.”

Are you dreading the gray skies and icy cold of the Pacific Northwest winter? Want to pursue your passions or tackle a new challenge?

Register for any of 400-plus classes offered through Act 2, part of the Community Colleges of Spokane system, designed especially for adults over 50.

Fitness classes top the popularity list says Jaclyn Jacot, Director of ACT 2 and Career Transitions.

“Fitness classes are the most popular followed by history and writing,” Jaclyn says. “The classes benefit boomers and seniors alike to stay active and access intellectual challenges. And it provides social interaction with like-minded people.”

Every quarter, more than 2,000 students take advantage of the classes, Jaclyn says, adding that the classes are constantly changing. “There is always something new and we encourage people to come back every quarter and look at new offerings.”

The world is your oyster, as they say.

Act 2 classes range from genealogy and philosophy to family heritage project how-to’s.

Other offerings include a Feng Shui workshop, or the Art of the Inner Journey—an exploration of one’s spiritual nature through yoga, numerology and DNA programming as well as workshops on grief and healing meditation.

Fitness classes run the gamut from Stability and Core Performance to Snowshoeing and Basic Barre, to classes teaching Pilates and Facial Muscle Toning. Various Yoga classes, including gentle Yoga, as well as Tai Chi and Qi Gong, are designed to promote health, flexibility and longevity. Those are only a few of the low-impact fitness options designed to reduce stress, and help students work on movement and balance.

If you love to dance, have a green thumb, or want to learn a new language there are plenty of workshops to choose from. Business classes include topics on estate planning, Social Security and Medicare, and retirement for women.

Classes are scheduled for both daytime and evening, for people who are retired as well as those students who still work full or part-time.

You can find Laurie Klein’s blog at Lauriekleinscribe.com. Access the Act 2 catalog online or call the ACT 2 program office at (509) 279-6027, for more information.

Judith Spitzer is an independent journalist freelancing in the Pacific NW. She also teaches classes on blogging and freelance writing through the Spokane Community College’s Act 2 program.

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N

ot only can noise distract, disturb and interfere with communication and sleep, it can affect your performance, behavior and hearing.

In many cases, hearing loss can be prevented by recognizing sources of damaging noise levels and using appropriate protective equipment. However, excessive noise exposure can cause permanent hearing loss that cannot be treated with medication, or result in constant ringing in your ears called tinnitus. Impaired hearing can reduce your ability to recognize your surroundings and listen for cues of potential danger.

• Learn how to protect yourself from future hearing damage with this advice from Guard Your Health, a health education campaign by the Army National Guard: • Know the safe volume limit to protect yourself from future hearing damage. Noise that is 0 to 80 decibels is generally safe, while noise that is 140 to 200 decibels can be dangerous.

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• Noise that exceeds safe parameters, even if it’s under 140 decibels, can still cause damage to your hearing over time. A general rule of thumb is the “three feet rule.” If you have to shout to someone who is three feet away (about an arm’s length), the noise level in that location could be damaging.

• Be aware that a single exposure to a very loud sound (such as weapon fire) can cause permanent hearing loss.

• Using proper hearing protection for the environment can help prevent damage to your eardrum and hearing. There are several types of hearing protection devices available including foam earplugs, silicone earplugs and earmuffs. For example, when shooting at the gun range, noiseactivated earplugs can help you avoid sudden eardrum rupture.

• Foam earplugs should be pinched when inserted, allowing the foam to expand in your ear until you achieve a tight, nonpainful seal. Silicone earplugs should be inserted only until you feel a slight resistance to avoid damaging your inner ear.

To wear ear plugs properly, straighten your ear by gripping the cartilage and stretching it away from your body. Insert the earplug then release your ear. Do a few jumping jacks to test the security of the earplugs; if they fall out, try again or get a smaller size.

• Earmuffs should rest about two finger widths from your jawbone and completely cover your ears for a tight seal on the side of your face.

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Old Fashioned High Tech

“We had no power and we were hearing water in the fireplace,” says Cheryl-Anne Millsap. “But my granddaughter watched Winnie the Pooh on the computer. We made it through with old and new technology.”

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