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DJ ROCKIN RON READ MORE > on PAGE 14 We catch up with music man, (and family man), Ronald J. Schouest at his Westbank studio. > article by Becky Rolland
TRAVEL
Destinations
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ENTERTAINMENT
Fun
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CULTURE |ADVENTURE
FEST | MUSIC | ART
The Great Smoky Mountains /Page 7
History of the Cuban Cigar /Page 10
Seashells and Sand Dollars: Inspiration from the Beach – How to Face Adversity and Offer Hope /Page 18
Book Club Corner /Page 22
Fall Foliage Word Search /Page24
Events Around Town: for Music, for Fun, and Festive /Page 26
HEALTH
Wellness
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ADVICE | SOLUTIONS
FOOD
Wine
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RECIPES | NUTRITION
Spiritual Maturity /Page 6
Stuffed Acorn Squash /Page 6
Republican Tax Blueprint /Page 11
Holiday Parties: Celebrate Without Gaining Weight /Page 8
4 False Beliefs About Sleep & Health /Page 28
Choosing the Right Wine at a Restaurant /Page 12
Focus on Philanthropy: How Will You Make a Difference? /Page 23
Oyster Cornbread Stuffing /Page 30 Honey, Apricot and Almond Goat Cheese Spread /Page 31
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The Cinnamon Apple Martini is bold enough to stand up to the title “Martini” but is balanced thanks to spicy cinnamon and sweet apple. This also scales well so go big if you’ve got a large group to serve. INGREDIENTS 2 ounces Vodka (I love St. Roch) 1-ounce Fireball Whiskey 2 ounces Apple Cider Cinnamon stick, to garnish Apple slice, to garnish Ice Club Soda - Optional INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mix the first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice for 30 seconds. 2. Pour into a martini glass and garnish as desired. 3. For a lighter cocktail, pour the ingredients into a collins glass filled with ice and top with club soda (about 2 ounces). 4. For fun, try to use the cinnamon stick as a straw.
Learn to Love Failure Almost everyone knows that Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. But most don't know that Walt Disney was once fired from a newspaper for a lack of ideas and his first cartoon production company went bankrupt. Everyone loves Lucy, but Lucille Ball was told that she had no talent and should leave Murray Anderson’s drama school. With all of Dustin Hoffman’s success, it’s hard to believe he worked as a janitor and an attendant in a mental ward because he failed in his first attempt as an actor in New York. Can you imagine Bob Dylan getting booed off the stage at his high school talent show? What would have happened if Dr. Seuss’s actually burned the manuscript of his first book, which he wanted to do after it was rejected by 27 publishers? It’s also hard to fathom Steven Spielberg not getting accepted to UCLA film school because of average grades. And it’s easy to forget that Steve Jobs was fired from Apple at 30 and Oprah Winfrey was told she wasn’t fit for television and was fired as a news anchor.* The fact is everyone fails in life but it is a gift if you don’t give up and are willing to learn, improve and grow because of it. Failure often serves as a defining moment, a crossroad on the journey of your life. It gives
you a test designed to measure your courage, perseverance, commitment, and dedication. Are you a pretender who gives up after a little adversity or a contender who keeps getting up after getting knocked down? Failure provides you with a great opportunity to decide how much you really want something. Will you give up? Or will you dig deeper, commit more, work harder, learn and get better? If you know that this is what you truly want, you will be willing to pay the price that greatness requires. You will be willing to fail again and again in order to succeed. Meet the Staff of Lifestyles 55+
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Turkey & Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash PREPARATION 1. Preheat the oven to 400 F 2. Cut the bottom and the top of the squash to have flat surfaces on both sides. 3. Cut the squash in the middle (vertically). 4. Using a spoon scoop out all the seeds. 5. Brush both halfs of the squash with olive oil, season with garlic salt and pepper. 6. Place the squash in the oven and roast for 50 min to 1 hour. 7. While the squash is roasting, heat up another tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet. 8. Add turkey, season with salt and pepper and cook until the meat is cooked through. 9. Remove the meat from the pan. 10. Add some more olive oil 11. Add onions and dried thyme and cook until the onion is translucent (5 minutes) 12. Add celery, apple and cranberries and cook for another 3-4 minutes. 13. Return the meat to the pan. 14. Add chicken concentrate, salt and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes. 15. Add breadcrumbs and cheese. 16. Stir everything well and check for seasoning. 17. Fill out the squash with the meat stuffing. 18. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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INGREDIENTS 1 Acorn Squash large or 2 small, cut in the half 1 lbs ground turkey ½ one large yellow onions or one small one, chopped 1 celery stalk chopped ¼ cup dried cranberriesSL Sept FINAL:Layout 1 ½ apple peeled + chopped ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon bread crumbs (plain) 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated 1 teaspoon concentrated chicken stock (optional) ¼ teaspoon of garlic salt 3 tablespoon of olive oil
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Salt and pepper for taste
by Dr. Larry T. McEwen
Forgiving yourself is one of the most someone else; I’m talking about you! important steps in overcoming failure Surprised? Sometimes the hardest because if we don’t, we will develop person to forgive is yourself. Ever an attitude that says we can’t do any made a mistake and you know you’re As we mature in life,we’ll most of just us havehit a strong to remain better and thedesire repeat the only one to blame? When that independent as long as humanly possible! This desire motivates button. Admitting you’ve done wrong happens we can sometimes be so hard our plans for the retirement years as we think about financial independence, housing independence, and health independence! is a good thing. Being willing to forgive on ourselves, thinking things like: by: Dr. Larry T. McEwen There is nothing wrong with pursuing these goals with a passion! However, when itiscomes to spiritual maturity, opposite is true. yourself a healthy andthemature deci“I’m such a failure,” “I can’t do anyThe more we grow in our walk with God, the more we come to sion.ourAfter if God almighty thing right,” “I’ll never amount to realize increasingall, dependence upon Him in every area says of our He lives. Why? Because a mature person has experienced times in wants to forgive you, who are you to anything,” “I’ll never get this right,” their life when they chose to live independently of God’s direction, and1:9 strength. In retrospect, those times sayguidance, no? 1wisdom John says: “Oh what people must think of me were some of the darkest and most difficult of their lives. A spirnow!” You may be tempted to believe itually maturing person is very willing to lay down their human “If we confess our sins, pride and admit they need God’s presence, power, and protection that you don’t deserve forgiveness every day. Spiritual maturity this fact: will dependhe single is faithful andrecognizes just and and somehow feel that being down on ence upon God is the key to living with meaning and purpose. forgive usthisour sins and purify The Psalmist stated concept beautifully in Psalm 62:5-8… yourself is just punishment for your us from all unrighteousness.” Psa 62:5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from misstep. We think it’s noble to forgive him. Sometimes things don’t get easier as others but somehow feel we should we grow older, but as we mature we For62:6additional spiritual direction visit Psa He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. learn certain things must be done even never let ourselves off the hook. our website at northshorechurch.net Psa 62:7 My salvation and my honor depend on God ; he is my though difficult. I’m going to mention While I certainly believe we should and rock, check out our sermon archive by mighty my refuge. learn from our mistakes and seek to one such thing, but please don’t stop clicking on andpourthen Psa 62:8 Trust in himresources at all times, O people; out youreither hearts him, for God is our refuge. Selah not repeat them, we must at the same towatch reading when you see the topic, bea sermon or read sermon notes. time understand that as humans we cause what I’m going to tell you may Dr.Dr. Larry McEwenMcEwen is a graduate is a graduate of Larry do sometimes slip up. That is not an surprise you and help you! Forgiveof New Orleans Baptist TheologiNew Orleans Baptist Theological cal Seminary with a Doctor of excuse to continue in wrongdoing, but ness! Now I know your first thought Ministry degree inwith Leadership Seminary a Doctor of Ministry and has over thirty years of minmay be “but you don’t know how bad a humble admission of our need to degree in Leadership and has over istry experience. learn, grow and mature spiritually. they hurt me!” I’m not talking about thirty years of ministry experience.
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Travel & Destinations
the Great Smoky mountainS By Lisa Dunn
Are you tired of the same old vacations? Visiting Grandma, amusement parks, or overcrowded ‘hot spots’ getting boring and predictable? Did you know that one of the best family vacation spots is closer than you think? Take a virtual trip with me to The Great Smoky Mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains are located right here in Tennessee. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in the United States? Now, don’t let that scare you. With an enormous 520,408 acres of land, it is hard to feel crowded in this national beauty. What is your pleasure? Are you and your family the adventurous type? Well, this is the place for you! Imagine the beautiful sights you will see as you take a hike to the crest of a mountain. With over 800 miles of trails, you can take a different trail every time! How about a bicycle ride through Cades Cove? Or a horseback ride through over 400 miles of horse trails. Whether you want to go fishing or enjoy a backpacking camping trip, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has the perfect adventure for you. Don’t feel like hiking? Take an auto tour! With an auto tour, you can see panoramic vistas, waterfalls, forests, and historical landmarks. There are almost 80 historic structures including houses, churches, schools, and mills. And they are all well preserved right in the park!
Want all the fun of the outdoors without all the sweat? Choose from eleven picnic areas to enjoy a nice basket of chicken and some coleslaw! When you’re full, walk it off while enjoying one of the many waterfalls in the park. Enjoy the wildflowers as you go, because Great Smoky National Park is known as ‘the wildflower national park!’ Although flowers bloom year round, the buds in the spring and the summer are simply exquisite! Have you ever seen a deer or a bear up close? Well, your chances are very high in this Park. When you get there, you can even get tips on how to spot our wildlife friends. So what are you waiting for. Search Great Smoky Mountain Vacation and plan a trip!
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Holiday Parties Celebrate Without Gaining Weight
by: Catherin Wilbert
T’was the month before Christmas and the parties begin; can I eat, drink and be merry, and still remain thin? When it comes to the Holiday season, party foods and alcohol are symbols of festivity. Holiday celebrations, with the traditional buffet-style parties and hearty servings of eggnog, make it difficult for the average health-conscious individual, as the opportunity to eat and drink more than usual is available and enticing. So how can you maintain good eating habits and still enjoy holiday parties and social gatherings? Here are a few strategies to assist you through this
The parTy isn’T all day long
Maybe it is, but more than likely, it will be in the evening. And just because you will be attending a holiday event, doesn’t mean you have to blow the entire day. On the day of the party, pace yourself at breakfast and through lunch with smaller protein based meals, reserving your fat and carb count for later that evening where there will undoubtedly be lots of fats and carbs (and not much protein) to choose from.
eaT before you go
Eat a small, healthy, high protein meal before you go to the party. This will prevent you from being ravenous when you finally get to the buffet table and you will be less likely to overindulge.
exercise
Don’t quit the program just because it’s party time. Sticking with your exercise program will keep you feeling good about taking care of yourself and you will be less inclined to go way overboard when choosing holiday delicacies.
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Scout out the spread and choose small, taste size portions of interesting looking dishes you would like to try. Don’t waste calories on familiar foods. Stay away from the cheeses and fattier foods and dips with heavier cream bases, and remember portion control –little nibbles add up to large servings. Vegetables and finger sandwiches filled with meats, like turkey, ham and roast beef make the best choices. Avoid the chicken, egg and tuna salad sandwiches, which are usually made with a lot of mayonnaise, high in fat and calories. Also, ditch the bread and just eat the meat. I’m sure Miss Manners wouldn’t be too appalled at you picking at your food in the name of health, and after all, they are called finger foods.
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The slogan that made a popular restaurant in Chicago famous, is a good rule of thumb to follow at parties. Once you have made your selections, take your plate and leave the table –in fact, leave the room. It’s easy to be tempted when the food is staring you in the face. Stay away from the table and keep busy so you won’t be tempted to eat.
VisiT wiTh friends raTher Than food
It seems like tradition to gather around the food table, concentrating on what to try next, rather than truly paying attention to the conversation at hand. Visit with friends, dance or mingle and focus on other things besides the tempting array of food. It’s good to enjoy food, but it’s even nicer to truly enjoy the company of friends and family you haven’t seen in a while.
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Have a strategy before you leave for the party with a designated number of cocktails that you will drink and an allotted amount of food that you will consume. If you eat more than you had planned at a particular function, that doesn’t mean you’ve blown it for the entire holiday season, try to return to your normal healthy eating habits the next day. Your attitude about what you eat is just as important as the food itself.
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What comes to mind when you think about Cuba? Is it the turbulent history, Latin music, old classic cars, perhaps it’s the world-famous Cuban cigars? It is said that tobacco was first introduced to Cuba between 30002000 B.C. The word “cigar” originated from the Spanish cigarro, which is derived from the Mayan sicar meaning “to smoke rolled tobacco leaves” – from si’c, “tobacco. When talking Cigars, Cuba is far from being defined by Havana’s bustling streets, the country’s scenic lands of mountain vistas and vast tobacco fields make up for much of the country’s terrain. Cuba’s fertile land and favorable climate have allowed all three types of tobacco leaves to be used in a cigar - the wrapper, filler, and binder are all harvested on the island. For many years, tobacco was the second exportable production of the nation, after sugar. The National Park area of Viñales, Pinar del Río produces 70% of Cuba’s tobacco crop, used to make the world’s most sought-after cigars. The finest tobacco, used for more expensive cigar brands, is grown in the flatlands of San Juan y Martínez.
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Cigar In 1492, when Columbus discovered the Quality cigars are still handmade today. Americas he stumbled across this precious An experienced cigar-roller can produce tobacco. After colonizing the region and hundreds of very good, nearly identical, claiming Cuba for Spain, the Spaniards or- cigars per day. Once rolled, the cigars are dered all tobacco for export be registered, stored in wooden forms as they dry, in and forbid Cuban planters to sell the crop which their uncapped ends are cut to size, to anyone else. This created a monopoly they can be kept for decades at a temperaon Tobacco that lasted until 1817. Christo- ture of 70 °F and 70% relative humidity. pher Columbus has been credited with the Proper storage in a specialized wooden huintroduction of tobacco to Europe. midor is recommended. By the 19th century, cigars were becomDespite known health risks, cigars reing increasingly popular around the world, main a symbol of the erudite society and especially within the United States. This even a fixture of pop culture. led many Cuban cigar-makers to migrate to Florida, where Tampa became known as “If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall “Cigar City” by the early 20th century. not go,” Mark Twain famously once said.
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resident Trump and Republican lawmakers recently unveiled a Blueprint for tax reform. However, there are still many uncertainties in the plan and in the prospects for passage. The plan calls for numerous changes to the current tax scheme, including a compression of income tax rates, a doubling of the standard deduction, the elimination of most tax deductions other than the mortgage interest and charitable deductions. The Blueprint also calls for the elimination of the alternative minimum tax (AMT), the Estate Tax, and the Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GST).
There are some things, however, which remain unclear:
• How will we pay for the tax cut? According to the Center for Budget and Policy • If the Estate Tax and GST tax are repealed, Priorities, the proposed plan would result what happens to the Gift Tax? The Gift Tax in more than a $1.5 trillion cut in federis sometimes considered as a disincentive al taxes over the next ten years and it is which prevents people from dodging income expected to increase the annual budget tax by donating property to others in a differdeficit by more than one-third. Given that ent income tax situation. many in Congress have been deficit hawks, this large increase in the deficit may be • If the Estate Tax and GST Tax are repealed, problematic for passage. would the heirs or legatees of the decedent still receive a “step-up” in basis? The Inter- • Other hurdles for passage exist on the nal Revenue Code sets the income tax basis income tax side. The proposal would of property at the value determined for eliminate the deduction for state and local Estate Tax purposes. If there is no Estate income taxes. This would be extremely Tax, it’s unclear what would happen with unpopular in many Congressional districts. the step-up in basis. Nearly half of the districts which reported the highest percentage of returns with de• Would the legislation have a sunset productions for state and local income taxes vision? Legislation can be blocked if it will increase the deficit beyond a 10-year time horizon. Essentially, this means that 60 votes are required in the Senate to pass permanent legislation which would increase the deficit. So would the Republicans provide for its automatic repeal in ten years, like the Bush-era tax cuts?
Such sweeping reform is unusual. The last time such comprehensive tax reform was passed was in 1986, under Ronald Reagan, when he worked with “Tip” O’Neill and the Democrats to arrive at a deal. Needless to say, the relationship between the President and the Democrats is a far cry from what it was in 1986.
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1. Start liGht Starting a meal with a bold glass of Cabernet Sauvignon can completely ruined your appetite. This is a common mistake by many who believe they only enjoy rich red wines. Ordering a heavy glass of wine in the beginning will make the meal hard to get through. Light courses are normally served at the beginning of the meal, this wine and food pairing simply doesn’t work. We suggest the best option when choosing wines to start a meal off with is to stick with something light, crisp and refreshing.
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2. Stay away From “By the GlaSS” wineS
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Try not to be tempted by the convenience factor that comes along with ordering a “glass” of wine while dining out as opposed to purchasing an entire bottle. This can be especially true for those who dine alone often, in which case ordering an entire bottle would typically be considered excessive. However, If you’re in the company of dining partners, you may want to consider purchasing a bottle vs. a “by the glass” option. You’ll not only save quite a bit of money, but you’ll also guarantee yourself a better wine, as most offerings available by the glass tend to be less than stellar and not as fresh.
If you are not entirely familiar with the wine world, deciphering which glass to order from a list of fancy grape or vineyard names can cause a bit of anxiety and apprehension. Don’t succumb to the confusion of the fancy grape names, most modern wine lists will feature tasting notes for each offering. Utilize these guidelines to coincide with the mood you feel to drink. If there are no tasting notes listed on the menu, no worries, simply ask your server to explain the nuances of each wine you are interested in. Ask which dishes they’ll pair best with.
The next time you sit down to order a bottle of wine, don’t let the list intimidate you, enjoy the experience. Order with confidence, and enjoy your meal.
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When looking over the list don’t just choose what sounds most appealing to drink at that moment. Remember the wine you order alongside a meal must complement the food properly. If the pairing is incorrect, both the wine and the food being eaten will suffer as a result. Don’t order the a sweet white wine, for example, if you’re planning on sinking your teeth into a rich, Osso Bucco. Choose wines that are versatile and will stand up to multiple different courses. This way you will avoid having to order different wines throughout your meal.
If you think ordering the most expensive bottle of wine on the list is the answer, you’re not alone. This is a common mistake of many. Ordering based solely upon price point thinking it will be the best wine, is one of the biggest mistakes that you can make. Markups on bottles of wine at restaurants can be somewhere as much as 300%. A similar range of quality and taste can be found in mid-priced bottles of wine. Many times, you won’t even be able to tell the difference between a $30 bottle and a $100 bottle.
Sure, who doesn’t want to be able to navigate a wine list without help, but in the end, the most important thing to focus on is ordering the right bottle. Sometimes, you may have to ask a professional who can guide you through the ordering process. If a sommelier is available ask for their help and learn from them. Sommeliers are trained specifically to help diners choose the perfect wine for pairing with food.
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article by Becky Rolland · photographs by Bach Imagery,LLC An accomplished musician for 62 years, Ronald J. Schouest, also known as DJ Rockin’ Ron, knows his mission in life, is “to make people happy”. An inductee of the Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame in 2005, Ronnie has been playing the trumpet for over 60 years and the saxophone for nearly 40 years. In addition to his regular music gigs, such as playing his trumpet in the “Wild Hunny” band every Thursday evening at Schell’s Restaurant & Bar in Marrero, Louisiana, he cherishes his new role as a DJ. For Ronnie, being a DJ is not just about playing music, it is about engaging with his audience and making sure they have the best time possible.
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A Family of Music Ronnie began his musical career on the Westbank of New Orleans where he played with the “Dynatones”, the “Mystics” and “Duane Schurb & the Sherbets”, until he was drafted for the Vietnam War in 1961. But while in the military, he did not miss a musical beat, continuing to play trumpet in the army band. He returned to the United States in 1965 and played at various musical gigs until founding the band, the “Memory Makers”. In this band he played the trumpet and sax along with Kim Bouvier on vocals, Gary Savoie on drums, Larry Francis on lead guitar, Charlie Falcone on bass and his son, Rod, on keyboard. Since he was 12 years old, Rod played keyboard, bass, drums and saxophone alongside his father in several bands. He was also inducted in the Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame and currently plays with the “The Bucktown All Stars”. It was Rod who encouraged his dad to start a DJ business in 1991. Not Just a DJ! When Ronnie decided to go into the DJ business, his goal was to be the most popular “fun-loving” professional mobile DJ in the metro New Orleans area. “I want everyone
Ron and Margaret to enjoy themselves. People can tell from the get-go that I love making people happy,” he explained. “My motto is to ‘let the good times roll’ and everyone I play for knows exactly what happens good times do roll!”
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Playing music that includes hits from the Oldies (mid 50’s to 70’s), Motown, Rhythm and Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Swing Music, Swamp Pop and Country, Ronnie provides the type of music that encourages dancing and audience participation. For example, a major part of a typical wedding reception is for Ron to lead “The Second Line” Dance to a Mardi Gras tune. In this dance, the guest will form a line behind the bride and groom and Ron leads them around the room, playing his trumpet as everyone follow waving handkerchiefs and decorated umbrellas while dancing to the music. “It’s sort of like a conga line only with a Mardi Gras beat,” he explained, “Just think of the tune, ‘When the Saints go Marchin’ In’, which is always a crowd favorite.” In addition to weddings, DJ Rockin’ Ron plays events such as dinners, parties, galas, and large fundraisers. The larger the crowd, the better. When he plays music for the Annual St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Gala, he may have 150 to 200 people second lining with him! It is that kind of fun interaction with people that keeps him looking forward to the next DJ event. He told us, “I love to get the crowd going. I consider myself a spark that ignites the crowd. Someone has to light people up to get them going. It is a natural high for me to see and hear the crowd reacting to what I say and play.” In addition to playing for venues such as the Gretna Heritage Festival, Ronnie plays his tunes for the Annual Lifestyles 55 Plus Expo held in September and the Jefferson Parish Senior Expo in March (at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner). Lovin’ Music and Lovin’ Life Both of Ronnie’s sons, Ronald J. Schouest, Jr. (former winner of Mr. Louisiana Body Building Contest) and Rod A. Schouest, (who earned the nickname “Rockin’ Rod”), take after him and his late wife Marie (married 49 years) in their zest for life. “We are a very close family and my sons
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Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement – and we will make the goal. ~ Jerome Fleishman I just spent a week at the seashore, watching waves pound the beach, dragging sand away from its quiet place on the shore and into the bigger ocean. If I were a grain of sand, I’d much rather lie in the sun: peaceful, un-battered, with a life of quiet tranquility. I’d rather not face the waves of adversity, tumbled by the tumult of ebb and flow, uncertain of my outcome. Yet the ocean, like life, gives back, even as it takes. I found a sand dollar amid the flotsam at water’s edge. A tad imperfect, not bleached-white but dull gray; all the more precious because it survived the surf to settle at my feet – an unexpected gift. As we strolled along, others were picking up seashells, tossing aside those that were chipped, broken and imperfect. I’d always done the same thing myself. But then I started to notice the shards. They were just as beautiful, perhaps more so. Uniquely shaped, beaten but not destroyed; a testament to the tenacity of life and survival – even in the wearing ocean. My thoughts wandered with my steps. A friend’s daughter who lost a child, and another whose husband died unexpectedly. Both too young. A conversation with a Korean veteran who lived a far different experience from our MASH-inspired perception of war. Thank you, sir, for your service. (And thank you to all veterans, wherever you served.) A wealthy businessman who struggles with the realities of a 29-year-old son with ALS. The son may not see his 30th birthday. And no amount of money can change that…
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Dozens of people, young and old, in wheelchairs and scooters on the boardwalk, enjoying sunshine and surf despite their handicaps. Even a dog rally, where two of the stars were Pitt Bulls with missing legs. Most of us would say, “How sad.” Yet they were active and loving, squirming with joy when people stopped to pet them. I began to pick up those broken shells, seeing a different perspective that others overlooked. “See these colors.” “Ooh, look at these – how beautiful!” And a few steps further, “Feel this one,” as I rubbed my thumb back and forth across its smooth surface, comforting like a worry stone. We are like those seashells. We don’t get the option to stay on the beach, comfortable, warm and unaffected by the ebb and flow of life. Instead, we must face the surf, overcome the riptides of calamity and disaster to offer value and beauty to those whose paths cross ours. Some of us seem to have ‘perfect’ lives, yet we’ve been through the surf of situations and circumstances that tossed us about and left our emotions behind with the tide. Some of us are battered by life, dull and chipped like that sand dollar. We’ve lost the polish of lovingkindness – replaced with the grayness of anger, bitterness and disappointment, grief, and regret. Others are broken – eroded physically, mentally, emotionally or financially. Our lives, our ‘shells’, are no longer what we had expected. We’ve been washed ashore by waves of time and circumstance. We wait, broken and alone, for someone to pick us up, dust off the grit and remind us of our innate value and beauty. I’m sure we’d all rather be like seashells in the Beach Store: perfect, polished, costly. But Life’s tides don’t give us that option.
The next time you see people or circumstances that aren’t what you want or expect, remember the lesson of the shells. They were all perfect once. Yet, even battered and broken, they add to the ambiance that is Life. Every seashell – if it could talk, would tell you a story of joy and sorrow, ebb and flow. We forget too often that our experiences are not unique. The Bible reminds us the tests and trials of life are ‘common to man’ (I Cor. 10:13). Growth and decay, trial and circumstance, happiness and disappointment are all part of the tide called Life. Here are three simple keys to help you face your own adversities and offer hope to others. Empathize. When you meet someone who seems stormEmpathize. you meet someone seemsand tossed and lonely,When remember the sand dollar,who chipped storm-tossed and lonely,Share remember the sandand gray, but special nonetheless. your compassion understanding. dollar, chipped and gray, but special nonetheless.
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That Korean veteran showed me a photo of he and his wife, now deceased. Decades ago, they were young and beautiful– far removed from the stubbly elder gentleman I know now. My own life certainly didn’t turn out as I’d expected. Yours probably didn’t either. And that is true for all of us. But just like those seashells, we’ve survived. That is the real inspiration from the beach.
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Joan Crawford adopted-mother of Christina author of Mommy Dearest, June Allyson and Dick Powell, even professional wrestler Ric Flair all got children from the Tennessee Children’s Home Society run by Georgia Tann, the notorious black-market director. Her unlicensed home became really a front for kidnapping and child trafficking. It wasn’t until the 1950s that the truth behind Tann who had been called “the mother of modern adoption,” came to light.
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Author Lisa Wingate had been up late one night watching an Investigative Discovery (IDTV) episode titled “Dangerous Women” when the story of Georgia Tann sparked her interest. She saw images of a kindly older woman surrounded by babies and bassinettes, and Wingate knew she had the basis of her next novel! In Memphis, 1939, 12-year-old Rill Foss is left in charge of her four younger siblings while her mother is rushed to the hospital to have a difficult delivery of twins. The Foss home which is actually a houseboat on the Mississippi River seems safe until the children are taken away to an orphanage. Rill, who is our narrator of the alternating chapters is trying desperately to keep her younger siblings together. Wingate alternates the 1939 account with a modern-day story of affluent attorney Avery Stafford in South Carolina. While Avery is helping her father in a nursing facility, she has a disorientating encounter with an older resident
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Such a sad story based on real people and real events in Memphis in 1939. Taking children from poor families to adopt them out to wealthy people who want children is an adoption horror story!
who seems to know her. The incident stays with her, and she begins to investigate and uncover some family secrets. The back and forth of past and present really works in this historic fiction. Wingate manages to keep some secrets in what could be described as a mystery. It’s hard to entirely classify the genre of this novel, but if you liked T he Orphan Train or T he Nightingale, you’re going to love this one! This fictional retelling of a dark period of American history will make you angry, sad and frustrated. It will most definitely pull at your heartstrings like no other. You’d be advised to keep a box of tissue within reach! Next month Between the Wines Book Club is going in a different direction. We were each asked to select our favorite books to read to our grandchildren and other special children in our lives. By sharing these selections now, we hope to provide you with lots of ideas for the best Christmas gifts of all… BOOKS!
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A tragic premise based on true events made for an interesting and sad read, but Wingate’s characters fell flat at times, and her plot seemed predictable. It was definitely worth reading though, and I recommend it to those interested in the adoption process in times past.
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For those who have been involved in the adoption process, I can imagine that this novel would be an emotional journey. Best are the river scenes, which beautifully portray the love of the family for one another and for a lifestyle that is alien to most. I was left a little disconcerted at the end, realizing that in the final analysis, the sisters all seemed to fare quite well, much better off than had they remained gypsy river rats.
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4 False Beliefs about Sleep & Health Most people take for granted facts concerning sleep and health. Unfortunately, some of of these prove to be false. You’ll be amazed at how uneducated we are about these topics!
Waking up tired means you didn’t get enough sleep.
Exposure to cold and wet weather increases your odds of getting sick.
Although it’s possible that you didn’t sleep enough, what mainly dictates how refreshed you feel upon waking is where in your sleep cycle you wake up, not how long you slept. For example, even if you slept more than 12 hours, you’ll clearly feel tired if you wake up in a “deep sleep” phase. The opposite is also true; after a few hours of sleep, you’ll wake up refreshed if you do so in a “light sleep” phase. Most people have sleep cycles of about an hour and a half (90 minutes). Therefore, it is recommend- ed to sleep in multiples of 90 minutes. Who would’ve thought that sleeping six hours (four cycles of 90 minutes) was more optimal than seven hours? However, since sleep cycles’ length may vary from person to person, you should experiment with various sleep durations and see what works best for you!
Another one that you might have been told by your parents! This one myth has also been debunked over and over again by scientists. Double-blind studies clearly show that exposure to cold temperatures have no impact on the rate of infection from sicknesses such as the common cold virus. You may then wonder how come you get sick much more often in winter? Scientists believe this is simply due to our increased indoor proximity to people as well as lower vitamin D, which is caused by lessened sunlight exposure.
Most of our body heat is lost from the head. This is one myth that has been taught over and over again by parents worried about their kids getting cold from not wearing a hat! Even US army survival manuals from the 70’s state that humans lose “40 to 45% of body heat” from the head. You might be surprised to learn that this, too, is false! We actually lose as much heat from our head than from any other parts of our body. We lose about 10% of our total body heat from the head; and indeed, our head represents 10% of our body surface.
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We use only 10% of our brain. The source of this myth is unknown, but one thing’s for sure, it is absolutely false. Actually, we use every part of our brain most of the time. A great deal of evidence indeed refutes this myth. Brain imaging technologies clearly show that all parts of our brain show some level of activity at all times (even during sleep). Also, no area of the brain can be harmed without resulting in a certain loss of ability. If only 10% of our brain was useful, losing some of it likely wouldn’t be such a concern! Why has this myth been so exhaustively believed and taught? Perhaps we just enjoy thinking we are much more intelligent than we are. New age gurus and pseudoscience definitely don’t help either.
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1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine broth, sage sprig, and rosemary sprig in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and let stock steep until ready to use. 2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through, 7–8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a large bowl, leaving any rendered fat in pan. 3. Melt butter in skillet; add onions and celery and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add onion mixture, sliced sage, parsley, and thyme to bowl with sausage. Mix well; season with salt and pepper. Add oysters with liquor, reserved broth (sprigs removed), and eggs; toss to combine. Add cornbread; toss until well blended and cornbread absorbs most of the liquid. 4. Spoon stuffing into a 3-qt. baking dish. If any liquid remains in bowl, drizzle ¼–½ cup over to moisten cornbread (amount varies depending on dryness of cornbread). Bake until browned and liquid is absorbed, 1 hour–1 hour 15 minutes, tenting with foil if top gets too dark.
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Honey, Apricot and Almond Goat Cheese Spread INGREDIENTS 8 oz. goat cheese or cream cheese ½3 cup lightly salted almonds, crushed 4-5 dried apricots, diced
2-3 tsp fresh parsley or basil 1 scoop, (¼-½ cup), apricot preserves, Honey for drizzling
PREPARATION 1. Remove goat cheese from packaging and bring to room temp. 2. Spread diced apricots, parsley and almonds evenly on a piece of saran wrap or wax paper. Place goat cheese at one end of saran wrap and roll in mixture pressing gently to coat. 3. Spread a layer of apricot preserve onto the serving platter and place cheese log atop the preserves. Drizzle with honey. Serve with crackers and fresh sliced apples.
Recipe by Ann Manella
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