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“Creativity doesn’t have an age, and great songs are timeless.”

April 2017 • Volume 4/Issue 4

NEWS!: Notes from Nigel /Page 3 Senior Living’s Book Club Corner /Page 8 by Liz Maddox

Why is it that we are afraid of losing what we have? If you think there’s anything that you have, that’s yours, be it money, a house, a job, or a girlfriend... it’s nothing but an illusion. It’ll all disappear... in one blow. One blow, my friend.

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On the cover: celebrated music industry performer Deborah Allen, photographed by Cyndi Hornsby.

Article by Marelia Rocasco. Page 20.

Spiritual Maturity /Page 10

by Dr. Larry T. McEwen Focus on Lower Back Pain (SMH announcement) /Page 12

by Jessica Harvey, PA 7 Reasons To Buy Produce From Your Local Farmer’s Market /Page 13

by Becky Rolland Your Will May Not Be the Last Word /Page 14

by Becky Rolland

A Podiatrist’s Advice: Socks /Page 18

by Julie Hunt-Juneau COAST, Town of Pearl River Renovate Senior Center /Page 19 Planting Annuals /Page 23

by Julia Stewart Greetings from Orange Beach Alabama /Page 25

by Michelle Carollo Time to Hit The Road: From Retirement to Fulltime RVing /Page 26

by Becky Rolland Word Search /Page 28

Water: 5 Reasons to Never Neglect It /Page 15

by Travis Manny Enjoy Spring Without Backstrain: 10 Steps to Pain-Free Gardening /Page 16

by Becky Rolland

Greater New Orleans Senior Olympics /Page 28 Senior Sampler / Page 30

Meet the Staff of Senior Living

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Contributing Writers: Julie Agan, Michelle Carollo, Marelia Rocasco, Travis Manny, Dr. Larry T. McEwen, Liz Maddox, Ann Mannella, Becky Rolland

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Book Club Corner April 2017

Liz Maddox:

We women of the Between the Wines Book Club are voracious readers, and the faithful followers of this publication already know that we have very varied and distinct taste in books. We’ll continue next month with the review of The Fifth Gospel by Ian Caldwell, but this month, I’ve asked my friends to recommend three books read in the last year that haven’t been discussed in Book Club. My three choices will come in a later issue... we ran out of space!!! Enjoy!!!

Cindy Gelpi

Barbara Ruffin

Euphoria, by Lily King

When I crave a good book to A moving and dramatic portrait read, I have three go-to auof three 1930s anthropologists, thors: John Sanford, Linda Castillo, or Mark Greaney. These King's talented writing makes writers, each with a series of you feel you are with them novels, consistently prick my in the jungles of New Guinea, intelligence and entertain me studying customs of primitive immensely. tribes. The course of the They've created manly men studies change when a love with gentle touches and indetriangle between researchers pendent women with feminine complicates things. strength. Their mysteries are A Gentleman in Moscow thrilling and intriguing, and their

by Amor Towles multi-faceted characters thrive A 1920s Russian aristocrat finds in colorful contemporary settings using relevant technology. himself removed from his These latest stories certainly extravagant apartment and stand alone, but I highly recimprisoned within the walls of ommend that you check out a Moscow hotel. His dignified other titles by these writers to and calm acceptance in the experience the impact of a juicy face of despair makes for an entertaining romp, Dickensian mystery, the depth of mature characters, and that wake–you– in nature. I highly recommend up–in–the–middle–of–the–night this book about "blooming desire to READ!: where you are planted."

Extreme Prey Who We Were Before (The Prey series), by John Sanford

by Leah Mercer Two years after their son's death Zoe and Ed's relationship has been torn apart by their grief.

Their attempt to come together after the loss of their son gives a glimpse of the difficulties of finding love and acceptance after such a heartbreaking experience.

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Among the Wicked (Kate Burkholder series),

by Linda Castillo Full Faith and Allegiance (Tom Clancy: Jack Ryan series), by Mark Greaney

Marlene Slavich The Truth of the Matter

by Robb Forman Dew The story of Agnes Scofield a widow, teacher, mother living in Ohio in 1940-48. This is a quiet novel that explores what it means to be a woman in the “middle ages.” Now that her husband is dead and her children grown, Agnes has to carve out a role for herself.

Next month's selection: The Fifth Gospel

by Ian Caldwell

Cathy Tanguis A Backpack, a Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka

by Lev Golinkin

White Noise

by Don DeLillo

Golinkin's memoir recounts the persecution of his Jewish family in Russia and their journey to Vienna, and eventually, the U. S. Lev carries a backpack and a bear and the family bartered vodka for their safety. As heart wrenching as the memoir sounds, Golinkin’s style, humorous and engaging, could not be more entertaining.

Part thriller, part examination of modern relationships. In a small New England college town, a chemical spill occurs. This triggers the plot! Fearing for their existence, our characters interact, and soon discover secrets about each other that perhaps they did not want to know.

Silence, by Shusaku Endo A story of 17th century Portuguese missionaries who travel to Japan to discover what happened to a beloved teacher, this novel deals with faith and doubt, human suffering, and deculturation, with an ending that provides much fodder for discussion.

Razor Girl, by Carl Hiaasen

Fifth Business (The Deptford Trilogy), by Robertson Davies

Razor Girl is a romp and a hoot!

It is impossible to read Hiaasen without laughing out loud. His setting is South Florida. A mystery and a satire of the Key West lifestyle, it’s a fun read!

During a snowball fight, a stray throw hits a pregnant woman, causing premature labor. This winter day of retired schoolteacher Dunstan Ramsey's childhood sets off a chain of events, altering the course of the lives of many characters. The saga that enfolds spans WWI and several continents, carried by exquisite prose!

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Spiritual Maturity

by Dr. Larry T. McEwen

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Hey! Mr. Know-It-All!

Have you ever heard the old saying, “He’s a know it all”? We’ve probably all met someone who would fit that description. It can be a bit irritating, but the humbling thing is this: I remember back when I thought I had a pretty good grasp on life and all things pertaining to life. However, as I have matured,

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especially in a spiritual sense, I’ve discovered two things: How much I don’t know and how little I do know! Now don’t get me wrong, because of my study of God’s Word, I’ve come to strong conclusions about some things, and have some principles and convictions I’m not willing to compromise.

Having said that, I must say this: The longer I live the more I realize that God is so much bigger and greater than my little mind could ever grasp or comprehend. The truth is this: If I could fully fathom God, He would be a small God indeed. It’s not that we can’t know God--we can, but as long as we have life and breath, we should live to know Him better!

This attitude not only helps me grow in my relationship with God, but it also helps me not only tolerate, but love those who have a different view from mine. If I believe they are dangerously wrong, I will humbly and lovingly share with them the truths I’ve discovered in Jesus Christ. You see, I’ve learned that you can love someone to Jesus way faster than you can preach them to Jesus, and I’m

As we mature in life, most of us have a strong desire to remain independent as long as humanly possible! This desire motivates our plans for the retirement years as we think about financial independence, housing and health a preacher!

Inindependence, fact, we would doindependence! well to reThere is nothing wrong with pursuing these goals with a passion! member the words of Paul the Apostle in his However, when it comes to spiritual maturity, the opposite is true.

The moreto we the grow Corinthians… in our walk with God, the more we come to letter realize our increasing dependence upon Him in every area of our lives. Why? Because a mature person has experienced times in 1 Cor 13:1-2 If Itospeak in theoftongues their life when they chose live independently God’s direc- of tion, guidance, and strength.

In retrospect, thoselove, times men and wisdom of angels, but have not were some of the darkest and most difficult of their lives. A spirIitually ammaturing onlyperson a resounding gong or a clangis very willing to lay down their human ing and cymbal.

If IGod’s have thepower, giftand ofprotection prophepride admit they need presence, every single day. maturity recognizes this fact: dependcy and canSpiritual fathom all mysteries and ence upon God is the key to living with meaning and purpose. all knowledge, and if I have a faith The Psalmist stated this concept beautifully in Psalm 62:5-8… that

can move mountains, but have not love,

Psa 62:5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from I am nothing. him.

Psa 62:6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, more on this concept, visit our website at: IFor will not be shaken.

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Psa 62:7 My salvation and my honor depend on God ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

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Chest PAIN? Call 911.

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Focus on Lower Back Pain

April 2017

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Find Relief for Back and Spine Pain

by Jessica Harvey, PA

Lower back pain is a common condition affecting about 80% of the United States population at some point in their lifetimes. Most episodes of lower back pain are caused by a muscle strain or spasm, with 95% of people recovering completely with time and exercise in just a few months. However, if back pain lasts longer or is associated with leg pain, numbness or weakness, it may be due to a spine fracture, disc hernia, arthritic changes or scoliosis. At this point, you may benefit from seeing a physician.

A full medical evaluation for persistent lower back pain may include X-rays, advance imaging studies such as an MRI or CAT scan, or nerve testing. Once a cause of persistent back pain or radiating pain into the legs is determined, treatment can begin. A comprehensive approach is typically best. It starts with education and insight for the patient into the origin of the pain. It is followed by physical therapy, appropriate medications, and spinal injections, which can all be utilized to improve lower back conditions. Surgical procedures to alleviate pain from herniated discs, arthritis, fractures or scoliosis can be considered if other treatment options have failed to help. Today both traditional lower back surgery and minimally invasive procedures are offered.

Maintaining a healthy spine with routine regular exercise and good posture are two of the best ways to prevent the onset of lower back pain. Factors that increase your risk of back pain are: obesity, smoking, strenuous activity, and overly sedentary work. Depression is also significantly associated with long-standing back pain, as it is four times more common in patients with chronic back pain than in those without it. Thus, mental health services are also commonly utilized in the comprehensive treatment approach to back pain.

It can take a team of specialists, including those in neurosurgery, orthopedics, pain management, rehabilitation and psychiatry, to help patients with persistent spine-related pain achieve maximum relief. In partnership with Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner’s Back and Spine Program has all of these specialists available to you and will create a personalized treatment plan to get you back to doing the activities you love to do. Call (985) 639-3777 to learn more about how the Back and Spine Program can help you.

Jessica Harvey, PA Ochsner Neurosciences Institute, Slidell 104 Medical Center Drive Slidell, LA 70461 (985) 639-3777

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LOC A L F AR M ER ’S M ARK E T

by Becky Rolland

7 REASONS TO BUY PRODUCE FROM YOUR LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET

1. Locally grown taste better and is more nutritious. The shorter the time between the farm and your table, the less likely it is that nutrients will be lost from fresh food.

2. Local food has more nutrients. Local food preserves genetic diversity. A smaller local farm often grow many different varieties of crops to provide a long harvest season, providing an array of colors and the best flavors!

3. Local food is safer. Local farmers are directly accountable to their customers and take their responsibility to provide fresh food seriously.

4. Buying local food supports local families. A local farmer who sells directly to you is getting a better price for his product because he is cutting out the middleman. This enables him to better keep his business viable, provide for his family and retain his land.

5. Local food builds community. Knowing your local farmer will provide you with insight and valuable information on seasonal food. In addition, you can bring your grandchildren to the farm to learn about agriculture.

6. Local food preserves open space. When you buy locally grown food, you are preserving the working landscape.

That landscape is an essential ingredient to other economic activity in the state, such as tourism and recreation.

7. Local food benefits the environment and wildlife. Well-managed farms provide ecosystem services: they conserve fertile soil, protect water sources, and sequester carbon from the atmosphere.

Your Will May Not Be the Last Word A

fter putting it off for years, you finally got around to making a will. Now your estate plan is complete – or is it?

Many people put a great deal of thought and effort into creating their estate plans.

They take time write, review and revise their wills, as well they should. Unfortunately, however, many people fail to adequately address those assets that are not governed by the terms of their will.

A common misconception is that a will provides for the disposition of all of your assets at your death. But if you have a 401(k) plan, an IRA, insurance policies, or other assets with named beneficiaries, or if you have pay-on-death bank accounts, that money will be distributed directly to the named beneficiaries, notwithstanding what your will says. Consequently, if your will says that you want your children to receive your life insurance proceeds, but your ex-spouse is still on the beneficiary form, your ex-spouse gets the money.

Paying attention to assets that are not governed by your will (i.e., non-probate assets) is important because for many Americans, the two most valuable assets they own are their homes and their retirement plans, and, of those two, the retirement plan is frequently several times more valuable than the home. It is not at all uncommon for a retiring factory worker to live in a home worth $200,000 and have $1million in his 401(k) plan. So, adequately addressing these assets has got to be part of your overall estate plan.

It is not only important to keep your beneficiary designation up to date, but you should take care to name a contingent beneficiary (in case your primary beneficiary predeceases you), and to provide that assets will be paid to a qualified trust, instead of an individual, where necessary.

Although the reasons are not always obvious, there are times when naming a trust as a beneficiary of your retirement plan is a critical and necessary step.

For instance: • When the beneficiary is a minor; • When a beneficiary is a spendthrift or cannot manage money; • When a beneficiary has creditor or marital problems; and • When a beneficiary is receiving needs-based government assistance (Medicaid, SSI).

In these instances, a trust can provide the following benefits: • The trust can hold and manage assets during the beneficiary’s minority; • The trustee can use his discretion regarding distributions to the beneficiary, within the standards set by the trust; • The trust can provide asset protection; • The trust may be drafted as a special needs trust, and thus not an “available resource” for the purposes of government assistance; and • The trust can be used to “stretch” the retirement plan to make payments to the beneficiary over his life expectancy and thus take full advantage of tax-deferred growth.

Lastly, you should be aware that in some instances federal law can trump your beneficiary designation. For instance, if you name your children as beneficiaries of your qualified plan, but then you remarry, under ERISA, your new spouse could be entitled to your retirement plan proceeds, notwithstanding your intentions or designations.

Despite what some websites may want you to believe, estate planning is complicated and it involves more than just writing a will.

You need to understand how various types of assets are treated under state and federal laws, and how those laws interact. If you are at all uncertain, you should seek the advice of a qualified legal professional who specializes in estate planning. Good resources include the Louisiana State Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

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It is not only important to keep your beneficiary designation up to date, but you should take care to name a contingent beneficiary (in case your primary beneficiary predeceases you), and to provide that assets will be paid to a qualified trust, instead of an individual, where necessary.

Eric M. Schorr is a par tner at Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.C., and is cer tified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning and Estate Administration.

He is recognized as an authority in the elds of special needs trusts and Medicaid planning. If you have a question or issue concerning estate planning or administration that you would like Mr. Schorr to discuss in a future issue, you can email him at: eschorr @ sessions-law.com

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WATER 5 reasons to NEVER

neglect it

by Travis Manny

Water is the building block of life as we know it, and you should be proactive about keeping yourself hydrated even when you aren’t training or being active. The Mayo Clinic has found that an average daily water intake for a man is about three liters.

But hydration isn’t the only benefit you’ll experience from drinking that much–your general health should improve as well.

Helps You Maintain Normal Body Function 1) Water

Research has shown that water speeds up your metabolism, cleans the body of toxins and generally helps to make everything in your body run smoothly.

Considering an adult male is usually sixty percent water, this all makes sense. You need that water to digest food, circulate blood, keep your mouth from drying out and do a number of other things we often take for granted. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty –be proactive about it.

Can Make You Feel Better In Your Everyday Life 2) Water

Earlier this year, scientists from the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands found that patients who suffered from severe headaches and migraines enjoyed an improved quality of life by drinking about seven glasses of water a day. Drink up and stay healthy!

Will Lessen the Urge For Empty Calories 3) Water

Some studies have shown that people confuse hunger with dehydration; others find that people eat less if they are vigilant water

drinkers. Water won’t keep you from eating the food you need to be healthy, but it could help you stay away from the unnecessary junk food your body craves.

Increases Your Energy Level 5) Water

In general, dehydration leads to fatigue, which slowly eats away at your bodily functions you need to get through the day. The more water you drink, the more awake and alert you’ll feel. Also, opting for drinking water with a high pH [8.4 pH] helps the body detoxify and balance out acidity levels–resulting in better prevention of disease and illness.

is Almost Always Your Healthiest Drink Option 4) Water

A lot of popular beverage choices out there have no nutritional benefits. Soda is mostly liquefied sugar, and a lot of juices are surprisingly in the same boat. Everyone knows alcoholic beverages should only be enjoyed in moderation, and sports drinks are really only a good choice when you’re in the middle of some intense activity.

In most cases, if you’re going to buy a drink, water is your best choice.

Extra Take-Away: Why risk cramps and discomfort when it can all be avoided with purified, bottled water?

Next time you’re packing the gym bag, need a bottle for the office or grabbing something on-thego. Look for brands that are pulling water from the purest sources and distributing directly into their bottling plants. Also, check to see it the water supply is free of any local industry, farming or pesticides and ensures your water never touches outside air until you open the cap.

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Enjoy Spring Without Backstrain 10 Steps to Pain-Free Gardening

Ergonomic pruners can help reduce wrist pain

by Becky Rolland

If you are not already hooked on gardening, you are missing out on one of the healthiest outdoor activities you can do this spring!

Offering you fresh air, sunshine, exercise as well as a tableful full of fresh vegetables, herbs or flowers, gardening is a great hobby!

But in order to spend hours stooping or bending over without back strain or hand pain, you need to do two things, do some warm up exercises and invest in the right gardening tools.

Warm Up Exercises

Before you dig into the dirt, loosen up your muscles first and get your heart pumping! The following exercises will strengthen your back, improve your balance and may save you from pain the day after gardening: • Back Strengthener Lie face down with your knees bent and arms at your sides.

Breathe in as you raise your head and chest and breathe out while raising your arms and legs as high as possible. Hold for three breaths before releasing. Repeat 3 times.

• Back Stretch Stand up and join your hands behind your back. Stretch your arms back and up behind you. Breathe in and move forward from your hips. Keep your hands clasped and stretch your arms overhead. Hold for one minute.

• Neck/Spine Stretch Grip something solid and step back a couple of feet. Slowly lean backward from your hips until you feel yourself hanging. Adjust your feet to maximize the stretch in your back and shoulders. Hold for one minute.

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Invest In the Right Tools

You can continue to enjoy outdoor gardening, even with arthritis or mobility issues! These ergonomically designed tools are built to make gardening chores easier while reducing back, wrist and hand strain!

• Garden Kneeler Gardening can be tough on the knees so for those times that you need to get close to the ground, purchase a garden kneeler. Most feature a foam pad that is comfortable on the knee joints as well as comfortable hand grips that make it easier to get up from a kneeling position. Look for the ones that fold into a seat so you can sit while tending to plants.

• Proper Pruning Tools In order to avoid wrist pain, make sure you hold your hand properly while pruning. Your wrist should be a neutral or straight position because that is the position that your grip strength is the strongest. Also, invest in a set of ergonomic pruners which are specifically designed to be easy on the hands. Most feature gears that make cutting easier and handles that rotate as you cut so that there is a reduced strain on your hand muscles.

• Better Gloves Now there are specialty gloves that are designed to fit snugly and help your grip. Some also feature a mild compression that helps to reduce pain.

• Garden Caddy Instead of running back and forth to your shed, this inexpensive canvas caddy slips around any-five gallon bucket, and holds nine larger and two pencil-sized tools.

• Weed Remover For easier weed removal, especially for people with lingering injuries, an upright weeder is the perfect tool!

Recommended by the Arthritis Foundation, the Fiskars, 2-pound, 40-inch-tall, stainlesssteel weed eater is a best seller!

Even with the right tools and equipment, it is essential to take breaks every now and then and to alternate your gardening tasks.

For example, try switching from raking to pruning every 15-30 minutes in order to work different sets of muscles. You can avoid repetitive-motion injuries by dividing up each task into sections that allow you to change activities and stand up often. Finally, listen to your body! When you are hurting, your body is sending you a message to back off. By using these tips, you will be able to enjoy your garden this season, and for years to come.

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The same holds true for arm, back, jaw or neck discomfort, heartburn or indigestion, shortness of breath, light headedness or cold sweats.

Time is muscle.

Fast treatment can save your life and prevent further damage to your heart.

If you experience any of the symptoms listed here, please call 911 Immediately.

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A Podiatrist’s Advice

Socks: The First Line of Defense for healthy feet

Even though we wear socks every day, we rarely think twice about them – they merely serve as a bar rier between our feet and our shoes. It is important for both comfort and health reasons, however, to pay attention to the material that socks are made out of. An enormous amount of re-

COTTON

Most people are surprised to discover that cotton is just about the worst material you can choose for a sock.

Cotton is a natural fiber that is inexpensive and breathable, which makes it a widely used sock fiber. While it is a great material for other apparel, cotton is a poor choice in the closed environment of a shoe. Cotton fibers are hydrophilic and absorb three times more moisture than some synthetic fibers. In addition, once wet, cotton retains moisture and has a ten-fold greater drying time than other fibers! This means that the cotton fibers themselves actually swell when wet, causing them to become compact and lose their shape (and creating the perfect environment for blisters to form!)

WOOL

Wool is a much better natural fiber choice for socks. It offers excellent wicking properties, and has the ability to absorb up to 33% of its own weight without feeling wet or clammy on your feet.

Wool also has a natural crimp and resilience. Each wool fiber is made up of mil-

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search has been done on different fibers and fiber blends, making socks just as diverse and impressive as some of the shoes that are on the market.

Over the past decade, new sock technology has evolved to address the main problem many individuals have with their feet: SWEAT. The palms of the hands and soles of the feet have far more sweat glands than any of the other parts of the body (one foot produces 10-15 gallons of sweat per year!) Having that moisture pressed against the skin significantly increases the chances of developing a blister. The material of sock is important when preventing blisters. In order to decide which material is best for your feet, it is important to understand two different categories of sock fibers: hydrophilic and hydrophobic. Hydrophilic material draws water to the fiber, while hydrophobic material wicks water through the fiber. Addressed below are some common fiber types used in the manufacturing of socks.

lions of coiled springs that provide some elasticity but are still able to bounce back to their original shape. Wool is a bulkier fiber, which allows air to become trapped inside of it and provides great insulation for when your feet are cold!

SYNTHETIC FIBERS

Although wool is much better than cotton, it does not come close to beating synthetic fibers when it comes to socks. Synthetic fiber socks significantly outperform natural fiber socks in these four important areas: ability to wick fluid away from the skin, ability to resist compaction and maintain shape when wet, pressure, and compressive support. Synthetic fibers are petroleum based and include nylon, polyester, polypropylene and acrylic.

Nylon, polyester, and polypropylene are essentially forms of plastic that have been put through what looks like a very small spaghetti maker to create filaments.

These filaments are then woven into fiber.

We know that the notion of plastic socks seems strange, but trust us–billions of dol-

lars worth of technology and research have gone into the making of these products.

In reality, most socks are a blend of fibers. Manufacturers do this to capture the desired properties of each material. While you don’t need to remember the properties of each fiber, it is important to remember to pay attention to what your socks are made of next time you buy them – your feet will thank you!

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Late last year, Pearl River Mayor David McQueen and COAST Executive Director Julie Agan met to talk about what they could do to boost attendance at the senior center.

“Mayor McQueen very graciously offered to have the interior painted and to install new window treatments,” said Agan. “After the walls were painted, the floors looked a bit dingy, so new flooring was also installed. The center now looks brand new.”

COAST was able to contribute new dining room chairs and some other new pieces of new furniture. Donations from generous friends of COAST provide brand new artwork.

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Anyone who can claim Grammy nominations, multi-million-airplay songs, and a published children’s book clearly possesses talent that sparkles. But of all the celebrated music industry performers that have made it through the mill to the top, why does time embrace some artists, while others burst on the scene only to flare, fall, and fade like a pyrotechnic display?

In Deborah Allen’s case, she remains because she is more than a composer who can perform.

The fire and passion in Deborah’s music is contained at first glance inside a dynamic yet humble person with an extraordinary ability to frame, in a few verses, the experiences of love and life that have shaped all of us. She writes and produces songs that we can sing not only with our lips but have sung with our lives. That’s the difference between entertainment and art. Her lyrics embrace our common experience.

Deborah’s exposure to musical greats began at an early age.

Her parents, Rosetta and Leon Thurmond, had a successful custom upholstery shop in Memphis, and were recommended to Elvis Presley by legendary Disc Jockey, George Klein. Elvis reached out to them to redesign the interior of his first tour bus. When Deborah’s dad brought the bus home to work on, she and her sister Judy were thrilled to get to spend the night on the tour bus. “Growing up in Memphis, Elvis was in our midst all of our lives.”

Instinctively, Deborah knew early on that she wanted to sing and perform. She confided her secret desire to her mother, who had experienced early stages of a vocal condition while pregnant with Deborah. Concerned that she might pass along the same malady to her unborn child, Deborah’s mother constantly prayed, “please let this baby have a strong voice.”

Deborah’s spirited personality empowered that voice from the start, and affirmed to her mom Rosetta, now the young mother of three girls, that her prayers indeed had been had been answered for Deborah. Rosetta made sure that her daughters received the piano lessons that she always wanted but never had.

“I looked up to my sister Nancy who was classically trained”, said Deborah,” however my musical inclinations were bent in a different direction.”

have an age, and great songs are timeless.”

At age 18 Deborah moved to Nashville to pursue her musical dreams. Along the way she became ‘little sister’ to some of the greatest songwriters and recording artists in the industry like Shel Silverstein, John Hartford, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Ray Stevens, and Bobby Braddock to name few.

It was there in Music City that Deborah auditioned and landed a position performing at Opryland Theme Park, which led to a state department exchange tour to Russia with Tennessee Ernie Ford. “Yerevan, Tbilisi, Baku, Leningrad and Moscow... A trip of a lifetime!” Upon her return Deborah felt she needed to continue to challenge herself rather than stay comfortable with a regular paycheck. “Sometimes money can be a seductress and keep you stuck.” Aspiring to grow as an artist, she chose to move on.

Embracing many twists and turns in her career via that adventurous spirit, even through adversity, Deborah walked through every door of opportunity.

While at Waylon’s office one afternoon, Deborah invited author Shel Silverstein to come hear her sing at The Hall of Fame Hotel just off music row. That was a pivotal point in Deborah’s life and career.

She credits Shel with inspiring her to look to her then-unrealized gift of songwriting. “Shel changed my life in an instant.” recalls Deborah. He said, “Well, you’ve got a good voice, but there’s a lot of great singers out there. When you sing, that good feeling goes away when you walk off stage, right? You know, the sun don’t shine on the same dog’s back every day. But, when you write a song, it’s yours forever.”

Deborah listened with her heart to Shel’s words of wisdom and decided to take his advice. “I first started by writing acapella songs. While driving my little white convertible VW bug, I would watch the landscape and match my melody to the terrain as it rose and fell.”

She took her first couple of songs to Shel to critique. After listening he responded, “I think you’ve got a way with words!” That’s all the encouragement Deborah needed to set her songwriting passion on fire. “I figured if someone as great as Shel Silverstein thought I could write songs... well I guess I’m a songwriter now!”

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Continued from page 9 music’, it can be a heartbreaking, tough, roller-coaster ride, with plenty of reasons to quit,” recalls Deborah. But Shel was right. Even between record deals, when she didn’t have a song on the radio as an artist herself, someone else was climbing the charts with one that she had written, or was using it in movie sound tracks like Clinton and Nadine, Coyote Ugly, and The River Rat. “I have been blessed to have people surrounding me who truly believe in me. From my amazing Mother, Shel Silverstein, my legendary co-writer friends and supportive business partners, including my talented and loving husband of 20 years, Raymond Hicks.”

As fate would have it, after judging a national talent contest for Sonic, the big-hearted composer had the inclination to return the gift of encouragement to budding young artists. At the suggestion of contestant Kelsie Morgan and help from her mom Kim, Deborah created a mentoring program called “One-On-One with Deborah Allen” dedicated to coaching stage performance, singing and songwriting. “Mother’s prayer for me to have a strong voice had expanded beyond singing into a voice of experience used to help others step into their dreams.” One talented participant from Brandon MS-Skylar Laine-made it to the final 5 of American Idol.

The advice Deborah gave others emerged from her own philosophy: “Never hold back--God created an abundant universe. So, give it your all... your very best.”

Along the way, not holding back ultimately led Deborah to work with George Jones, Prince, and even to a rare phone conversation with Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. Moments like these meant more to her than any of the awards that take up most of the top floor of her Franklin, Tennessee home.

Those many awards highlight music celebrities that span from Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Brooks and Dunn, John Conley, Lorrie Morgan, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, to Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Leann Rimes and more.

More events detailing Deborah Allen’s musical journey can be found on the internet. But they can’t describe the down to earth, dedicated person who produced a legacy that will induct her this month into the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame, where she will join the likes of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Wanda Jackson, Brenda Lee, Brian Setzer, Chuck Berry, Little David Wilkins, and Paul McCartney, among others.

What is it that gives Deborah Allen millions of YouTube hits and iTube247.com views even today? Maybe it’s because, “creativity doesn’t have an age,” she muses,” and great songs are timeless.”

One of those is “There’s A Last Time for Everything” found at www. deborahallen.com on her CD, “Hear Me Now.” There’s a last time for everything A tomorrow that never comes A moment you never dreamed Could leave so many dreams undone One thing in life is certain—it’s not as certain as it seems So while there’s blue sky above you, take the time to say I love you Cause there’s a last time for everything Deborah sees beauty, humor, hardship, hope, love and life as an observer... and invites our witness. As she prolifically celebrates her love of life through lyric, we find our own story in her songs.

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Planting annuals is a great way to spruce up your garden and fill in the gaps between your perennials. The secret to success for beginners is to start with sun-loving annuals that are very easy to grow.

You can almost guarantee that a first-time gardener will have success with these annuals. The definition of an annual is that it completes its life cycle in one season. It will not come back next year. For the most part, the plants listed here are deer resistant (no plant is completely deer proof if the deer are hungry enough) drought-tolerant, and pest free.

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3. Narrowleaf Zinnias

1. Pentas: This is an excellent annual that comes in colors of pink, red, blue-violate, violet/lavender, and white. It blooms all summer long and is attractive to bees and butteries. Plant in the front of beds or in containers.

2. Lantana: Another annual that we plant every year. This plant comes in pink, purple, red, orange, bright yellow, and purple. Does well in zones 8-11. Likes full sun to part shade. Very drought tolerant.

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3. Narrowleaf Zinnias: This is a great little plant for the front of the garden or containers. It only grows 12 to 18 inches tall. It comes in colors of red, orange, gold, and white. It blooms from late spring to mid-fall. You will see this plant in many botanical gardens because of its good performance in the garden.

4. Pansy: Who can resist the beautiful combination of colors on this plant.

If you have a hard time combing colors, just take a look at these. One ower can have purples and yellow, whites and purple, and many other color combinations. Also a great choice for the front of a bed or containers.

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5. Impatiens: Comes in shades of pink, purple, white, and red.

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6. Petunia: The purple wave petunia has been very popular for many years because 6. Petunia

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Orange Beach, is a small town with a lot to do. The ideal weather temperatures and lots of sunny days make Orange Beach can be a great destination anytime of the year. The permanent population is estimated around 5,000, but it hosts tourists from all over anytime of the year.

What’s the attraction? The award winning white sandy beaches, emerald green waters and the laid-back family friendly atmosphere. Orange beach has so much to offer, from boutique and outlet shopping, exquisite and casual dining options, festivals, fine art, souvenir shops, golfing, RV resorts, watersports and deep sea fishing. If its southern hospitality you are looking for, this little town has it all.

Where to stay? No worries, luxurious accommodations are located all along the beach and bays of this city.

If you are looking for a family oriented atmosphere to take your children or Grandchildren Orange Beach is a family beach destination. Condominiums blanket the beach with multiple amenities that can fit into almost every budget. You will love it so much you will want to stay! The good thing is owing a little piece of this paradise may not be that hard to do. Condo prices range from the 50’sto well more than 2 Million dollars.

Condo ownership is a great way to secure a vacation spot and to have a rental income to offset the costs.

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From Retirement to Fulltime RVing

by Becky Rolland

Growing older means that you are allowed to make choices that involve doing more of the things you always wanted to do. And it seems as we age, there is a greater motivation and inclination to enjoy the outdoors, from gardening and walks in the park to travelling across country in a recreational vehicle (RV).

Fulltime RV’ers want to live year-round in their recreational vehicles. With a freespirited approach to life that works well with this mobile style of living, fulltime RV’ers enjoy a fascinating and interesting lifestyle.

Here are the three main reasons why fulltime RVing is becoming more popular:

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With the boomers of the ‘60’s retiring or contemplating retirement, the road that once was filled with long haul truckers is now filled with wildly diverse recreational vehicles. Not only are more people taking their lives to the road, some are becoming “Full-timers RV’ers”.

• Early Retirement For some, trading in their home equity for a rig that is filled with cutting-edge equipment and luxurious accessories is the perfect way to celebrate their new way of living

• Facing the Empty Nest Having family spread across hundreds of miles is so hard to bear for these folks. They embrace a mobile lifestyle so that they can visit family members whenever they choose in the a comfortable and cost saving environment

• Travel Some embrace fulltime RVing because they want the adventure of the open road. They want to visit new places and meet new people.

There is a social to component to RVing as well. With an incredible network of RV clubs across the United States, each state has between from 1 to 100 RV clubs or associations.

There are clubs based on RV makes (Winnebago, Airstream, etc.), and nation-wide affiliations (Good Sam, Coast to Coast, Presidents) as well as particular specialties (geographical areas, handicapped persons, military).

These clubs offer travel information, RV purchasing and maintenance tips, updates on great locations to visit and job opportunities. Most importantly, some RV’ers say they value their friendships with other RV’ers most of all. The RV mobile lifestyle offers the best of both worlds, from finding a quiet spot in a natural setting to spending time in a social setting with fellow RV’ers.

Isn’t it time to hit the road?

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SENIOR OLYMPICS Neil Whitney started participating in the Greater New Orleans Senior Olympics in 2000 at age 50. Since he was still working he was only able to compete in weekend events. After his retirement at age 60 he was able to compete in many more activities. He now participates in Horseshoes, Darts, Washer Pitch, Bocce, Beanbag Baseball, Cabbage Ball, The Throws, Miniature Golf and Shuffleboard.

Not only does he compete in these sports but volunteers his services to help in any way he can. Neil is a member of the Greater New Orleans Board of Directors and serves as the Coordinator for Darts.

Besides competing in GNO, Neil attended his first State Games in 2000. He has participated in almost every State Competition since then, winning many medals. He has won the most Gold Medals in Horseshoes and Washer Pitch. At the National Senior Olympics Games in Houston, Neil won 5th place in Horseshoes.

Neil is a member of the Waggaman Golden Agers, the Men’s Club at his Church and the Waggaman Community Foundation to name a few organizations of which he is a member.

Proudly nominated for the Greater New Orleans Hall of Fame by Mattie Whitney.

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Preparation: In a shaker, muddle the strawberries with the honey syrup. Add the remaining ingredients, except the club soda, and shake with ice.

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