BOOM Magazine August 2015 by FAMILY Magazines of Michiana

AuGUST 2015

Keeping The

Family Cottage

Memories

Alive

Educational Opportunities Sleep Apnea Grandparents As Parents

Trains & Automobiles

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What's inside

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On The Cover

Contributors & Testimonials

BOOM Timeline

boom BOOK REVIEW 24

Rewire Your Anxious Brain

By: Catherine M. Pittman & Elizabeth M. Karle Reviewed By: Pam Sailor

boom RECIPE 29

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie By: Katie & Theresa Slott

boom PETS 31

Loving Animals Are In Need Of Families

boom HEALTHY LIVING 8

Could It Be Sleep Apnea

By: A. Majid Malik, M.D., Board-Certified In Sleep Medicine

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Day Trip: Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City Indiana

French Riviera

(No Planes) Trains And Automobiles

By: Phyllis Rose By: Phyllis Rose By: Margo Bell

boom HOBBIES 7

Movie Trivia: More Moms (And Dads) And Actors

Stop Being The Student & Be The Teacher

Who Put The “I” In Ale?

By: Margo & Jim Bell By: Rita Miller

By: Chuck Bergman

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Grandparents As Parents

You’ve Got Class: Educational Opportunities For Seniors

Keeping The Family Cottage Memories Alive

By: Pam Gunterman By: Blanche Russell By: Thom Villing

THE PLANNER 30

Boom Events to Put in Your Planner

cover photographer

Ann Reiff is one of Michiana’s Premiere Real Life Photographers. Her heart and soul define her style, as she is able to capture the moments we wish to always remember. Ann shoots all variety of sessions at her studio in Cassopolis Michigan and also loves doing shoots on location. www.studio513east.com ann@studio513east.com 269-228-0373 boom | AUGUST 2015

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on the cover

Keeping It In The Family

Stop Counting The Sheep

A Grandparent’s Role Is An Important Role

Travel By Train… Not By Plane

It’s Never Too Late To Go Back To College

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Phyllis Rose With a love for the English language and travel, Phyllis Rose became an English teacher, freelance writer and traveler. She taught high school English for 29 years while also working as a freelance writer and editor. Retiring from teaching, she turned her part-time writing career into a full-time one, writing for newspapers and magazines. Her favorite freelance project has been writing a day trip column, giving readers ideas for places to go, things to do, and restaurants to try in the Michiana area. She also loves international travel, especially to Europe. When not writing or traveling, she loves to read, do counted crossstitch projects, and plan her next travel adventure

Margo Bell Margo Bell, a first-wave Boomer, has a B.S. degree in Biology from Arkansas State University and worked in medical and marine biology research before making a mid-life career change to writing for adults and children. Margo is a former magazine editor and has published over 50 articles and features in newspapers and magazines. She and her husband Jim live in South Bend and have two grandchildren. Photo Credit: Classic Image Photography

I read the majority of my health related articles in BOOM Magazine!” – Rose L.

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Chuck Bergman Chuck Bergman is a local Michiana marketing professional and an avid home brewer. He fell in love with craft beer a few years ago and has never looked at beer the same way. He encourages everyone to support local breweries, home brew stores and be willing to ‘experience new tastes.’

Thom Villing

is president and co-founder of Villing & Company Marketing Communications. He is also a frequent blogger and writer on business and marketing and serves as vice president of programming for the American Marketing Association.

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William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged), 8:00 P.M., DeBartolo Performing Arts Center-Notre Dame

5 Annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts 6-9 53rd Festival, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., Nappanee Magnolias, 7:00 P.M., Essenhaus Heritage Hall 7 Steel SBCT Presents "Fiddler on the Roof" at St.

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Patrick's Park!, 7:30 P.M., St. Joseph County Park

Hypertufa Pot Making, 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M., Wellfield Botanic Gardens USA Car Show-Country 11 Kroozin' & Western Night, 5:00 P.M., Concord Mall

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13 Osceola Bluegrass Festival, All Day, Fern Hunsberger Park

Wild: 5k Trail Run & 3k Fun Walk, 15 Running 9:00 A.M. -11:30 A.M., St. Patrick’s County Park

Meet Me On The Island, 5:30 P.M., Century Center-South Bend Safety Last, 7:30 P.M., The Lerner-Elkhart

21 Senior Citizen Day Film Series, 9:30 P.M., Gridiron Plaza 22 Outdoor at College Football Hall of Fame-South Bend Valli and The Four Seasons, 23 Frankie 7:00 P.M. -9:30 P.M.,

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Restaurant Dining:

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Applebee’s: 10-15% Off Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 20% Off On Wednesdays To AARP Members Dunkin’ Donuts: AARP Members Receive A Free Donut With Purchase Of Large Hot Coffee Einstein’s Bagels: 10% Off Baker’s Dozen Krispy Kreme: 10% Off Outback Steakhouse: 15% Off AARP Members (Monday-Thursday) Subway: 10% Off

Retail & Apparel:

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C.J. Banks: 10% Off Every Wednesday Kohls: 15% Off On Wednesdays Marshalls: 10% Off On Tuesdays Michaels: 10% Off On Tuesdays With AARP Card TJ Maxx: 10% Off On Tuesdays Walgreens: 20% Off Once A Month With Balance Rewards Card

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Best Western: 10% Or More With AARP Card Holiday Inn: Discounts Vary Hyatt: Up To 50% Off Marriott: 15% Off

For a more complete list, visit www.theseniorlist.com.

Moscow Mule Cocktail Winter's Tale, 7:30 P.M., DeBartolo 28 The Performing Arts Center-Notre Dame

Ingredients: - 1 ½ Ounces Vodka - ½ Ounce Lime Juice - ½ Cup Ginger Beer - 1 Lime Wedge - Ice Cubes

Directions: Pour vodka and lime juice into a copper mug. Add the ice cubes and ginger beer. Stir to combine. Drop a lime wedge into the mug for garnish. Enjoy!

Travel America

Morris Performing Arts Center

In The Gardens, 27 Yoga 5:30 P.M., Wellfield Botanic Gardens-Elkhart

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On August 21st, the United States will celebrate National Senior Citizen Day!

Hotels:

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Andrean HS Antique & Rummage Sale, 7:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Andrean High School Merrillville, IN

Get Your Below are a few places that offer senior citizen discounts:

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Hospice at Home: Celebrating the 10th Wine and Beer Tasting Benefit, 6:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M., South Haven, MI

28 “The Walk” & Run 5K, 29 Walk 8:30 A.M., Island Park-Elkhart

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Multnomah FallsPortland, Oregon (www.ytravelblog.com)

Kennebunkport, Maine (www.womansday.com)

Congaree National Park-Hopkins, South Carolina (www.roadtrippers.com)

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Hobbies

MORE MOMS (and dads)

AND ACTORS By: Margo and Jim Bell

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In the May issue of Boom, we challenged you to hook up the well-known film actors and actresses' names with those of their acting offspring. How about another round?

1. Connie Stevens

a. Lorenzo Lamas

2. Debbie Reynolds

b. ZoĂŤ Kravitz

3. Demi Moore

c. Larry Hagman

4. Janet Leigh

d. James MacArthur

5. Jayne Mansfield

e. Joely Fisher

6. Lisa Bonet

f. Sasha Spielberg

7. Peggy Lipton

g. Jennifer Jason Leigh

8. Lucille Ball

h. Rumer Willis

9. Maureen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan

i. Natasha Richardson

10. Arlene Dahl

j. Mariska Hargitay

11. Mary Martin

k. Mia Farrow

12. Vic Morrow

l. Jamie Lee Curtis

13. Vanessa Redgrave

m. Lucie Arnaz

14. Kate Capshaw

n. Rashida Jones

15. Helen Hayes

o. Carrie Fisher

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Healthy Living

Could It Be

Sleep Apnea? I

By: A. Majid Malik, M.D., Board-certified in sleep medicine

f you’re leading a healthy lifestyle and sleeping between seven and nine hours every night, chances are you feel great when you wake up in the morning. But, for more than 70 million Americans with sleep disorders, that’s not the case. The list of disorders is long and includes some of the usual suspects—insomnia, nightmares, sleepwalking and bedwetting—and some harder-to-diagnose, potentially life-threatening disorders. Sleep apnea is one of the most common. Sleep apnea causes a person to temporarily stop breathing during sleep—sometimes hundreds of times per night. The mauscles inside the throat relax, causing the tongue to fall back and block the airway. Fortunately, the body wakes up each time, but the multiple sleep disruptions can lower blood oxygen levels, potentially leading to hypertension, heart disease, depression, mood and memory problems and other chronic conditions if left untreated. One challenge with sleep apnea is that people don’t realize they have it. Sleep apnea patients will tell you they’re great sleepers. But, in reality, they’re just sleeping through the warning signs. With sleep apnea, it’s usually not the quantity of sleep but the quality that is the issue. Individuals with sleep apnea are going to be falling asleep during the day, not because they’re not getting enough sleep, but because the quality of their sleep is so poor because they’re constantly waking up during the night to catch their breath—they’re not getting the things they need out of their sleep.

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Who is at risk? Overweight men older than 50 have the highest risk, but anyone can suffer from sleep apnea. What are the symptoms? Loud and chronic snoring (listen to your partner or family members!), waking up gasping for air, excessive sleepiness during the day that causes you to fall asleep at work, on the phone or while driving and chronic fatigue are common symptoms.

7 Sleep Health Tips 1. No screen time or food in the bedroom. Remove TVs,

computers and electronic gadgets and avoid large meals before bedtime.

2. Save caffeine for the morning (if you must). Caffeine

is a stimulant that stays in your system for hours, making it hard to wind down and go to sleep. Avoid consuming foods and drinks that contain caffeine after mid-afternoon.

3. Sniff some lavender. Lavender has been shown to

decrease heart rate and blood pressure, which prepares your body to catch some ZZZs. Lather up with lavender soap in the bath and use sprays, potpourris, flowers or oils that give your bedroom a lavender scent.

4. Shhhh. Whether you realize it or not, noises during the

night affect the quality of your sleep because your brain continues to process them. Ideally, you should wake up with the same sounds to which you fall asleep. Turn off the TV and music, which constantly change in volume and tone, and turn on some more pleasant, consistent white noise.

5. Change of scenery. If you’re having trouble falling

asleep and are awake in bed for more than 20 minutes, get up and go to a dark and quiet part of the house, take some deep breaths and calm down. When you start to feel tired, try going to sleep again.

6. Skip the nap. A post-lunch power nap may recharge

your batteries for the afternoon, but if you’re having trouble falling asleep at night, naptime may be the cause.

7. Cool it off. Cooler bedrooms—optimally between 60

and 67 degrees—are conducive to better sleep. Turn down the temperature and see whether your sleep improves. (For women, this is especially true during your period when core body temperatures increase.)

“Lavender

has been shown to decrease heart rate and blood pressure.” How Sleep-Smart Are You? Take this true-or-false quiz to find out!

1. Every adult should get 8 hours of sleep every night.

TRUE (mostly). Most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep to function at peak performance the next day. The best way to find out how much you actually need is to turn off the alarm clock and sleep until your body wakes up naturally. Count up the hours—that’s your sleep need. 2. There’s no such thing as too much sleep.

FALSE. Sleeping more during times of increased stress or illness can be normal, but regular oversleeping has been linked to conditions like diabetes, heart disease and an increased risk for death. Depression and low socioeconomic status may be the underlying cause of these problems, but chronic oversleeping should be addressed with your doctor. 3. Boredom causes sleepiness.

“Turn off the TV and music and turn on some more pleasant, consistent white noise.”

FALSE. The only thing that causes sleepiness is the need for more sleep, so if you’re snoozing through a conference call at work, you need more sleep at night. Things like boredom, a cozy blanket or a quiet ride in the car merely reveal sleep loss. 4. Snoring is harmless.

FALSE. Not all snoring is a cause for concern, but regular, loud snoring may indicate the presence of sleep apnea, a life-threatening disorder that causes people to wake up repeatedly during the night, gasping for breath. Many people with sleep apnea don’t even know they have it. 5. Everybody dreams, every night.

TRUE. But, many people don’t remember their dreams in the morning. We don’t yet know why people dream, but we do know our brains are actively creating throughout the night, while our bodies are at rest. ••• boom | AUGUST 2015

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TRAVeLER

Zoo entrance

Washington Park Zoo Michigan City Indiana By: Phyllis Rose

Zoo lovers, the Washington Park Zoo, 115 Lake Shore Drive, in

Michigan City, is just right - the right size for you and the grandkids to explore without exhaustion and the right location on a sand dune next to Lake Michigan keeping everything cool on a hot, sultry day. The icing on the cake is seeing and learning about the wonderful animals.

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rriving on a sunny day, Dave and I paid the admission fee, received a map, and began wandering, starting first with the Bengal tiger, snoozing in the sun in the far corner of his cage, oblivious to all of us admiring his beauty. But next door, the two white Bengal tigers sat regally as if posing for the best camera shots of their magnificent physiques. We were close enough to see just how big their paws are. Occasionally, they would stand and saunter to another corner of the cage to show off their magnificent movement. Then, we watched a herd of cute little European fallow deer wandering around their pen. With their spotted coats, they look like fawns. Nearby, two Bennett’s wallabies lazed in the sun ignoring the visitors gathered around to say how cute these medium-sized marsupials are. Down the path, we found Australian emus, the world’s second largest birds. Although they have wings, they don’t fly, but they can run, reaching speeds of about 40 miles per hour, with their strides reaching nine feet. The wing feathers provide warmth and camouflage. Leaving the emus, we wandered past the zebra, admired the two bald eagles, and stood amazed at the size of their aerie on display nearby. As Dave stood inside the aerie, the top of the nest came up to his elbows and he had plenty of room to flap his wings like an eagle. He loves those kinds of crazy photo shoots.

Then came decision time. The zoo has a 70-foot tall observation tower with 200 steps to the top. Built during the Depression in the Art Deco style by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the tower opened in 1937. I decided to try it, leaving Dave and his cane sitting in the shade on a stone wall along the path to wait for me. I walked up the steep walk to the tower, went inside and looked up. Should I or shouldn’t I? I went back outside and looked up at the limestone-covered tower, noticing several balconies on the way up. So I started climbing, stopping at each balcony for a photo shoot and a brief rest. The last section of steps is a metal spiral staircase similar to what you find in lighthouses.

For more information: Washington Park Zoo 219-873-1510 www.michigancityparks.com/index. php/zoo-home

Note: The zoo is undergoing some changes as new exhibits are being added so you may encounter some construction projects. Carlson’s Drive-In 219-872-0331 www.carlsonsdrive-in.com

Going up a slight hill, we came to an overlook with a nice view of the lake and the Michigan City lighthouse, a tiny red and white spot in the distance. We sat for a few minutes enjoying the view.

Reaching the top, I saw Lake Michigan stretching before me as far as the eye could see. I had a bird’s eye view of the marina and also the power plant next door. But, I was glad I had made it to the top.

The Upper Aviary was filled with birds like the East African Crown Crane who was spreading his wings, dancing, and making a belching sound. A little boy was laughing and mimicking the bird’s antics which seemed to excite the crane even more.

Back on the ground, I met up with Dave, who had enjoyed talking to passersby while he waited. Then we walked to the train where kids squealed with glee riding on the animal-themed train which has a giraffe’s head sticking out the top of one car and a monkey holding a lantern on the back. Next to the train yard is the Rotary Castle,

built in 1937 in the shape of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ insignia, which houses smaller animals such as lizards and snakes. We saw a red crested turaco, a red foot tortoise and a blue-tonque skink. There was a tiny, year-old baby African spear thigh tortoise who will weigh more than 100 pounds when fully grown. Kids will enjoy the Petting Barn and yard where they can get up close and personal with goats, a pot-bellied pig, llamas and miniature horses. In the nearby play area, they can slide down the otter slide and pretend to be an otter. There’s so much to see at this zoo that I can’t tell you about everything, but among my favorites were a river otter enjoying a swim while children crawled through a tunnel under his pool; a brown tufted capuchin monkey with a monthold baby on her back; the bears with their huge claws going nose to nose with visitors through the plexiglass partition; and a stroll through the Australian Aviary and its colorful collection of birds including the Laughing Kookaburra. Children will love feeding the parakeets and cockatiels with the seed sticks available in the aviary. A wonderful day at the zoo should end with a fun meal and what could be better on a warm summer day than a root beer stand such as Michigan City’s historic Carlson’s Drive-In, 118 W. Coolspring Ave., celebrating its 68th year in business. And they still make their own root beer. Pulling into a crowded lot on a Saturday afternoon, we found one space near the stand and soon a car hop was taking our order - a BBQ sandwich for me (made from the restaurant’s secret recipe); a Polish sausage sandwich for Dave; and French fries and root beer floats for both of us. My BBQ sandwich was sweet and tangy just like I like it. Dave’s sandwich was great, he said. The creamy root beer floats were the perfect end to a summer day at the zoo. So, zoom on over to Michigan City for a cool day at the zoo and a cool blast from the past at an old-fashioned drive-in. •••

Photo Captions: 1.) An otter enjoys the warm sun after a swim. Note the hands of the child who is crawling through the tunnel under the otter's pool. 2.) A bear greets visitors to the Washington Park Zoo. 3.) Children enjoy the animal-themed train at Washington Park Zoo. 4.) The Observation Tower at the Washington Park Zoo, built in 1937, provides a panoramic view of Lake Michigan and the coastline. Photos Courtesy: Phyllis Rose boom | AUGUST 2015

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French

Riviera

By: Phyllis Rose

(AKA as the Cote d’Azur)

The Riviera sends me into a reverie, remembering memorable moments on the scenic Mediterranean coastline, also known as the Cote d’Azur, stretching west from the Italian/French border all the way to Cannes and beyond.

Winding narrow stone streets in Eze near Nice, France

The first time I saw the Riviera, our tour bus was traveling along the coast on the way to Nice. The moon was shining across the water, creating a river of light. The bus slowed and there, ahead and below, were the bright lights of Monaco. That magical moment was just the beginning. Later trips intensified my Riviera reveries.

Then, take the elevator to the top of a hill, known as Le Chateau where a 17th century fortress once stood. There, you’ll see sweeping views of the coastline and then you can walk through the gardens to see the ruins of the fortress and an 11th century cathedral. Follow the signs to a manmade cascade where the misty spray will cool you off on a hot day.

There’s so much more to the Riviera than moonlight, the Mediterranean and the glitz and glamour of celebrities on their yachts, dressed in designer gowns and enjoying the high life portrayed on TV entertainment shows. Instead, you’ll find dramatic landscapes and seascapes, medieval villages and artists’ museums.

For shopping, check out the daily openair flower and vegetable market and antique shops near the elevator to Le Chateau. Or sit and savor Nice as you sip a cool beverage in an outdoor cafe in the pedestrian-only shopping area.

For the first time visitor, here’s how to do it and what to see. On our trips, we used Nice as a base and then with a rail pass, we traveled up and down the coast. To reach towns not accessible by train, we used the bus.

When you’re sufficiently rested, visit the Marc Chagall museum, a gleaming white, modern building on a hill overlooking the city. This museum houses Chagall’s paintings of Bible stories, 13 canvases depicting stories such as the creation of man, Abraham and Isaac and Noah’s ark, all in bold colors.

Nice

Eze

In Nice, begin with a walk along the Promenade des Anglais, a wide boulevard on the Bay of Angels, to enjoy the sea and sunshine, easy to do since the Riviera has 300 days of sunshine a year. Local Cuisine from cafe.

Eze, a walled medieval village 1300 feet above the Mediterranean, is one of my favorite Riviera towns. Take the train to Eze-sur-Mer where a shuttle bus takes you up the mountain to the village where you enter through a 14th century gate.

Built to protect the area from pirates looking for slave labor, Eze, today, is an artist’s mecca. If you love art, you’ll find it in great supply here as you wander the narrow, winding, stepped streets visiting the art galleries and shops where artists display their watercolors, marionettes, wood carvings or other specialties. Don’t forget to stop and enjoy refreshments at an outdoor cafe where you can meditate with the Mediterranean off in the distance.

Cagnes-sur-Mer

Art lovers should not miss Les Collettes, the former home and now museum of artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Renoir lived at Les Collettes for the last 12 years of his life, having moved there to improve his arthritis. Renoir’s studio at Les Collettes looks like he could enter at any time and begin painting. My most vivid memory of the studio is seeing his wheelchair and the paint brushes he had altered so he could hold them with his arthritic hands. Before leaving, be sure to stroll through the surrounding olive and citrus groves and take in the spectacular view down the Cape of Antibes.

Grasse

You can’t think of France without thinking of perfume and Grasse is reportedly the perfume capital of the world. Here you can visit the International Museum of Perfume to learn about the history and process of perfume making. A fairly new addition to the museum is the gardens providing an “Olfactory Pathway,” where visitors can learn about the plants while also touching and smelling them, and the “Conservatory,” with full-scale reproductions of flower fields. But, don’t miss the rest of Grasse with its narrow, winding, pedestrian alleyways and the 12th century Cathedral of Notre Dame du Puy with three paintings by Rubens. The Place du 24 Aout in front of the church provides a panoramic view of the countryside.

Crowds of tourists relax on the beach of French Riviera at the Mediterranean Sea.

Monaco

Monaco, of course, is not to be missed, and not just because of the Monte Carlo Casino or the fact that it’s been visited by royalty and the rich and famous such as Queen Victoria, Picasso and Princess Diana. Begin your visit in the Old Town with the changing of the guard at 11:55 daily in the Place du Palais in front of the Prince’s Palace. Tours are available of the palace when the prince is not in residence.

Fragonard perfumery is one of the older factory in the world capital of perfumes.

Princess Grace, formerly the actress Grace Kelly, is buried in the Cathedral of Monaco which you can visit. Across from the cathedral is the entrance to St. Martin Gardens, providing a shady, cool place to enjoy the vegetation and beautiful views of the city and the coastline. Whether you’re a gambler or just curious about high stakes gambling, check out the Monte Carlo Casino, a beautiful gambling hall built in 1878 by Charles Garnier who also built the Paris Opera House. When I was there, it was a place to dress up and be seen. Our tour guide had given each of us five francs to gamble away which we did. Then, we walked out onto the terrace to enjoy the moon on the Mediterranean. My other Monaco memory is celebrating my birthday in a sidewalk cafe where the cobbled street was so narrow, passersby could have shared my calzone and Diet Coke. These sites will create the longing to return for more memorable moments in St. Paul de Vence, Cannes, Menton, Villefanche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu, St.Jean-Cap-Ferrat and beyond. Ah, I feel another Riviera Reverie coming on. Pardon me while I dream. •••

One of the sides of the Monte Carlo Casino.

For more information:

Some of these sites may be in French, but simply click on the British flag for the English version.

Nice Convention and Tourism Bureau en.nicetourisme.com

To find out about getting around the Riviera, click on “Practical Guide” and then choose your desired mode of transportation from the dropdown menu.

Monaco www.visitmonaco.com Eze www.eze-tourisme.com Les Collettes www.cagnes-tourisme.com Click on “Culture and Discovery.” Grasse International Perfume Museum www.museesdegrasse.com French Rail Pass www.raileurope.com

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[No Planes] Trains and

Automobiles From South Bend to Boston and Beyond

To celebrate our upcoming 40th wedding

anniversary, my husband Jim and I decided to take a trip. We took a couple of rocks out of our wish bucket: I had never been to New England, and Jim had never been on a real train trip (commuter hops don’t count). We did a little online research and found that a train trip out of South Bend to New England was feasible. We also knew better than to plan this vacation by ourselves. So it was off to the AAA office with plans to visit three states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. A friendly staff handled our train reservations, hotels, car rental, Triptix®, maps and tour book. Our train was to be the Lake Shore Limited, a sleeper originating in Chicago and terminating in Boston. A couple of weeks later Amtrak called. Because of construction, we were to de-board at Albany, New York, and take a non-sleeper in to Boston. Amtrak refunded us $200 for the trouble. Tuesday, May 5, 2015

- Departure

One good thing about train travel is that, unlike plane travel, you’re not as limited as to how much luggage you can take. We packed two rollaways, a small makeup case and four carryons, one containing sundries and medications. We took a cab to the Amtrak station just west of downtown South Bend for our midnight departure. There was no TSA line to stand in, and our luggage was checked in or brought on board, no questions asked. The Lakeshore arrived pretty much on time and a nice young steward showed us to our sleeper. It was the size of a walk-in pantry. To get to the top bunk, Jim had to stand on the toilet lid and hoist himself up. We wore comfortable clothes that were suitable to sleep in, yet (hopefully) presentable for Boston. 14

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By: Margo Bell

We made a stop in Elkhart before traveling east along Lake Erie and into New York. Wednesday, May 6, 2015

- Albany and Boston

I woke up at dawn with no idea where we were exactly. Ohio? Pennsylvania? New York? All I could see out my window were trees and farms. We took the first call to breakfast and enjoyed a hot meal on a linen-covered table, served by a friendly waitress. As we rolled along we enjoyed the lovely scenery: farms, ponds and vineyards. In the afternoon Jim and I relaxed in a small unoccupied drawing room across from our sleeper until we reached Albany. The transfer to the other train was smooth and quick. Our conductor said that CNX owns the tracks except in Albany; these are Amtraks’s rails. At any rate, CNX calls the shots as to what train goes where and when, with freight trains having priority. That’s why passenger trains are sometimes late. Other New York stops included Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Schenectady, before entering Massachusetts at Pittsfield. We marveled at the landscape: Adirondack Mountains, the wide Connecticut River and the Berkshire range where streams seem to chase after us. I could only imagine the setting in autumn. After our arrival at South Station in Boston, we retrieved our checked luggage. A short taxi ride took us to Harborside Inn. Looking out the cab’s window, I got my first look at Beantown. It was beautiful at night, with spots of Colonial architecture tucked among modern skyscrapers, but it lacked the sparkle of a nighttime Chicago. Thursday, May 7, 2015 On this sunny day Jim and I walked a short distance to the financial district and a delicatessen on Milk Street. The entire neighborhood bustled with workers and had the aroma of grilled onions and freshly brewed coffee.

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With so much to see, we walked to the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel and purchased tickets for a trolley tour. The one-hour tour made nine stops that featured 29 attractions. We took the guide’s advice to do the entire tour, and then get off at places of particular interest. Our first stop during the second tour was at the North End where we walked uphill to the Paul Revere House. The residence had about half the square footage of our home in South Bend but it surprisingly housed several large families over time. Paul Revere had two wives—the first died after giving birth—and each wife gave him eight children apiece. Several Revere children died before reaching adulthood. It was then a short walk to the Old North Church, with a steeple that served as a beacon to mariners. The stark-white interior held family-owned “pens” containing chairs and foot warmers. The edifice is still active as an Episcopal church. Our second stop was the site of the USS Constitution and museum. This ship was called “Old Ironsides” because during the War of 1812 British cannonballs bounced off the sides constructed of extremely hard Georgia pine. Sadly, the ship was closed because of renovation, but we were able to tour the museum and watch a documentary. Some of the crew members were as young as eight, either orphaned or because their families could no longer afford to take care of them. Their diet consisted of beef or salt pork, hardtack (biscuit) and cheese wherein bugs and mold had to be pinched out before eating. We finished the day dining at Legal Seafood, where I enjoyed scrod (fish) and, of course, Boston Cream Pie. Friday, May 8, 2015

- Fall River, Newport

We checked out of our hotel and took a taxi to Hertz to pick up our car, a Kia Soul. There was no GPS (my choice) but the car sported Sirius radio. I enjoyed jazz on the entire trip! Ever since I was a child and jumped rope to “Lizzie Borden Took an Ax,” I wanted to see the scene of the crime. Now was my chance in Fall River, Massachusetts. The dark-green house on a quiet street downtown was smaller than I had imagined. Our tour guide took six of us up and down narrow steps to the bedroom and parlor where

“Yale features a mix of old and modern architecture. ” the murders took place. I asked the guide if she thought the house was haunted. She replied, “Yes. I’ve spent the night here several times and felt a presence.” She didn’t elaborate. Our Triptix® guided us to our next stop, Middletown, Rhode Island, where we stayed at a small bed-and-breakfast run by Liza and Telly, a pleasant Greek couple. As fog rolled in that evening, we drove into Newport, connected to Middletown by a mile-long strip of sand known as Eaton Beach. After a seafood dinner, we walked along the beach and, despite the fog, noticed a carnival with rides in full swing. Saturday, May 9, 2015

- Newport

After Liza served us breakfast, Jim and I drove through pea-soup fog to Newport where we purchased single-day tickets to tour five homes. boom | AUGUST 2015

three stories plus a four-story tower. Completed in 1852 for wealthy silk-and-tea importer William Shepard Wetmore, Chateau-sur-Mer set the trend for future Newport mansions. The interior had more masculine features than other typical cottages. Upon William Wetmore’s death in 1862, the home went to his son, George Peabody Wetmore, an attorney who served as Connecticut governor and later, senator. When he was elected governor G.P. literally invited all of Connecticut to his home. Thousands showed up and roamed across the home’s 35 acres. Our third home, The Breakers, was built as a summer getaway for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, William K.’s brother. When the original Breakers wooden house burned down in 1892, Cornelius II didn’t want to take chances with another fire destroying its replacement. Steel beams replaced wooden ones, stone and brick were used throughout, and the kitchen was isolated in a ground-floor wing away from the main house. An unusual feature is the bathrooms with four spouts in the tubs and sinks, two for fresh water and two for health-giving seawater. More than 20 million visitors have toured this sumptuous home.

“The Old North Church, with a steeple that served as a beacon to mariners.” There was no way we could see all five homes in one day, so we chose three. The first one, Marble House, is typical of Newport “cottages” built for the extremely wealthy during the Gilded Age of the 1880s-early 1920s. These palaces rivaled each other in size and grandeur, giving rise to the term “opulent consumption.” Marble House was a birthday gift to Alva Vanderbilt from her husband, William K. Vanderbilt, the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt. It was constructed in four years costing $11 million—that would be $265 million in today’s dollars! The home, considered one of Newport’s fanciest, gets its name from 500,000 square feet of marble showcasing the Beaux Arts classical style. The side dining room chairs weighing 75 lbs. each and the end chairs at 100 lbs. were so heavy that it took several footmen to push them and the guests up to the table. The second home, Chateau-sur-Mer (Castle by the Sea) was not as opulent as Marble House but nonetheless it stood out for its unique exterior of 16

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Later that evening Jim and I celebrated our anniversary at an elegant French restaurant in downtown Newport. We enjoyed Frangelica mousse with Bon Anniversaire piped in chocolate around the plate—plus two complimentary glasses of champagne. Sunday, May 10, 2015

- Groton and Mystic, Connecticut

We said good-bye to Lisa and Telly. By this time the thick fog had lifted and we were treated to another sunny day for our scenic trip to Mystic, a typical New England town an hour’s drive away. After check-in at our hotel we drove the short distance to Groton (rhymes with “rotten”—it isn’t) Naval Base and the USS Nautilus, America’s first nuclear submarine. A friendly Marine issued us earphones and sound boxes for our self-guided tour of the submarine. Like the Borden house, the Nautilus was smaller than I had imagined. Ceilings were low, the narrow steps had short risers, the bunk beds were short, and the narrow doors had step-overs more than a foot high. We saw mess rooms, crew quarters, navigational areas, and torpedo storage and launch area, but no nuclear reactor. Not one square inch of space was wasted. This tour had a special meaning for me, because the day after our wedding exactly 40 years ago Jim and I toured the battleship USS Alabama and the USS Drum submarine in Mobile. So it was nice to repeat the experience in another part of the country.

Back in Mystic, I bought a quarter pound of Mystic Chocolate and Butterfinger fudges at one of the town’s candy stores. We enjoyed dinner at Mystic Pizza, the small eatery featured in the 1988 film of the same name, and then watched a drawbridge raise over the Mystic River to let out a dinner boat. Monday, May 11, 2015

- New Haven

Another sunny day! We headed east on I-95 through East Lyme and Lyme (home of the infamous Lyme deer tick) through other villages to New Haven and to the Marriott Courtyard Hotel on the edge of the Yale University campus. That afternoon we walked to the visitors’ center and, after watching a studentmade documentary “Why I Chose Yale,” followed a student guide around the campus. At our first stop at a park the guide said that New Haven was America’s first planned community, arranged around a grid of nine squares. This is also the home of the Frisbee, named after a pizza place where employees tossed disks of unused pizza dough to each other. The park was once a burial ground but the university took the plot and moved the headstones elsewhere, leaving the bodies. Yale University is divided into “colleges.” Rather than being academic buildings, these are residences where freshmen are randomly assigned, regardless of their majors or interests, thereby exposing them to different cultural experiences. Of the 10,000 students, about half are underclassmen. Yale features a mix of old and modern architecture. The Sterling Library and even a gymnasium are done in Gothic style, resembling European cathedrals.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

- Hartford

The number one story on the morning news was the derailment of an Amtrak train in Philadelphia, resulting in injuries and fatalities. I didn’t need to hear this! But nothing in our train plans had changed. So, it was another short, sunny trip to Hartford and our hotel. Looking through the tour book, I wanted to tour the Trash Museum. Jim said no. Instead, a docent gave us a private tour of the Old State House, a lovely building erected in 1796-97. Two upstairs chambers were across the hall from each other. One served as a courtroom for the trial of the 49 Armistad Africans. An artist and collector, Joseph Steward, received permission to put in a “Museum of Curiosities” in a small room. Heads of exotic animals lined the walls, and a glass case held the remains of a taxidermic two-headed calf. Weird! Wednesday, May 13, 2015

- Back to Boston

Another bright day, another short trip back to Boston and the return of our Kia. A taxi took us to South Station where an agent checked our three bags and assured us that our trains were not affected by the derailment in Philly. We waited in a first-class lounge until time for departure. This was to be a reversal of our trip in to Boston: a nonsleeper to Albany, a sleeper to South Bend. I actually enjoyed this train ride more because I got to meet people and joke with the conductors and off-duty beverage server. Our transfer in Albany was smooth, although the train was a little late. We slept in our little bunks and were able to get breakfast in the dining car before reaching South Bend around 11 am. A waiting cab took us home and everything there was in order. Family and friends were concerned about the derailment (“didn’t affect us”), and would we do another train trip. Answer: Yes! And yes, the train rumbles and gets delayed, but it offers you the chance to experience country you can’t see by air. Somebody else does “the driving,” giving you a chance to relax, enjoy the sights and catch up on reading. And it’s a great way to meet people from all over the world. The trip gave me a real sense of “getting away.” I returned home with a refreshed attitude and renewed energy. I’m grateful for experiencing another part of our wonderful and blessed United States. •••

“USS Nautilus, America’s first nuclear submarine.”

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Being The Student

& Be The Teacher! By: Rita Miller

emember the old saying “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride?” The same logic applies to teaching a class rather than taking a class. If you have been taking classes over the years, learning on the job or just participating in self-taught skills, now might be the time to take the plunge and share your knowledge with others! Teaching a class is something you can enjoy, if you take time in advance to prepare. The following are four main areas that can be critical to the success of any teacher.

Teach What You Know- My best teaching experiences

involve talking about things I know and enjoy. QuickBooks software is one topic that I like to talk about. I used the software at work for 10 years, with plenty of hands-on experience. The knowledge I gained made me very comfortable talking in front of a group about my experiences. Take a moment to think about what you are experienced in. Do you can tomatoes every summer? Have you formed a book group? Maybe you are a yoga master? Any experience that you are comfortable with could turn into a possible teaching situation for you.

Be Prepared- Step into the classroom with all your work done

ahead of time. Prepare the lesson by writing a plan, adding visuals such as PowerPoint print off handouts, make sure your outfit is appropriate and take a water bottle with you. Practice your delivery of the lesson until you feel comfortable. The number one reason presentations fail is lack of preparation but planning in advance can eliminate that issue!

Enjoy Yourself- Smile a lot, look at the class members, try to establish eye contact and relax your arms. Try to talk as you would to a friend, deliver your lesson plan and feel confident in doing a good job. Under no circumstances should you read the lesson word –for –word from the visuals. Attentive learners need animated delivery.

Interact- The best lessons involve the class. Try to ask them

questions, let them ask you questions and be open to discussion. Don’t feel that you need to have a ready answer. You can always tell them that you will get back to them after further study. Your goal is to share knowledge with them and have them share knowledge with you. Every successful marketing campaign on social media involves interaction. Make sure your lessons do too!

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The first time you teach will show you the way for the next time. You will learn what works for you and what doesn’t. I remember one time that I was faced with questions regarding bookkeeping and questions regarding taxes. I feel more comfortable giving bookkeeping advice to an audience. Tax questions depend on so many individual situations, that it is hard to give an individual answer to a group of people. I solved that dilemma by bringing a tax expert with me next time, someone who felt comfortable talking in general terms, with some specifics thrown in!

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I hope you find time to assess your skills and consider teaching a class. Many local places are looking for people to enrich their programs. A good start might be SCORE, a local resource for business owners. They offer classes from time to time and may be open to a new topic! Another good place might be a local nursing home or local high school. One of my former instructors said “you know 75% more than you think you do.” Take a moment to think about what you know, realize that with a little practice you could share that valuable knowledge with others. Good luck and just remember to enjoy yourself! •••

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Who Put the

in Ale?

Going beyond the India Pale Ale

By: Chuck Bergman

hether you are new to enjoying craft beer, or a long-time beer geek, I’m sure you have experienced an IPA, or India Pale Ale. Not everyone enjoys this style of beer, with its sometimes aggressive hop bitterness, but it has become a very popular style in recent years. But what does the adjective India mean when it comes to beer and why are we seeing it being used as a descriptor for other beer styles? In this article we will explore a brief history of the term India, but more importantly we will look at how it has expanded to include a variety of beer styles.

Origin of the IPA We can thank the English for the creation of pale ale and its hoppy brother the IPA. In the early 1700s, England began producing pale malts which allowed them to brew lighter beer styles such as pale ales and bitters. The English Pale Ale was established which is still known for a light malt flavor and mild hop bitterness. The India Pale Ale came a little later and started out as a type of pale ale. There are some various tales as to the origin of the IPA, but the result was a pale ale that had a slightly heavier malt profile, higher alcohol content and more hop bitterness. The finished product was an ale more bitter than what folks were used to, and that was able to withstand the arduous trek to India to supply to British troops. At some point in the 1790s the term India Pale Ale was born. 20

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“Besides acting as a natural preservative, hops provide three essential traits to all styles of craft beer: Bitterness, Flavor and Aroma.”

The American IPA has progressed to become an actual sub-style of the IPA. We Americans love our hops and have developed hop varieties like Cascade Citra, and Centennial which impart more of a citrus or grapefruit flavor to the beer. Besides acting as a natural preservative, hops provide three essential traits to all styles of craft beer. First, hops add bitterness and help create a balance with the sweet malts in a beer. Second, hops add flavor to your brew. And finally hops can add aroma, often called nose, to beer. So in today’s craft beer world, India has become synonymous with hoppy. This usually means the beer has a higher bitterness level and more hop flavor.

India [other] Ale So we know that IPAs are hoppy and that this style of craft beer started out as a pale ale. But what about other styles of beer that have started using the term? For better or worse, India has evolved and is being used to define a “hoppy” version of other beer styles. Dogfish Head brews an IBA, or India Brown Ale. This is your basic brown ale, which are normally very malt-centric, and adding more hop bitterness and flavor to this style of beer. Their website describes it as a cross between a Scotch Ale, an India Pale Ale and an American Brown. This sounds intriguing, but what does it mean to a beer drinker?

New Albanian Brewing Company actually brews an India Blonde IPA. I’m not even sure what style of beer this represents? My guess is that they added more hops to a blonde ale. Sam Adams has even entered the realm of India with their own IPL or India Pale Lager. You guessed it … this is their classic Boston Lager with more hop emphasis. Basically the line between styles of many “American” versions of craft beers has been blurred by the inclusion of a strong hop profile. Should we call it an India Red Ale or a Hoppy Red Ale? And do these mean the same thing? Luckily we haven’t seen any India Porter Ales or India Stout Ales. There is an easy explanation for this. These styles of beer require dark, almost burnt, malts that have the ability to compliment a stronger hop profile. So by design they deliver balanced flavor. I hope this discussion has shed some much needed light on an often controversial topic in craft beer. Which of course is the use of India in beer styles above and beyond the IPA. Personally, I say drink what you like and ignore the labels. CHEERS! •••

You may have also heard of IRA, or India Red Ales. These are traditional red ales which marry the ruby red color and rich malt profile of a red ale with the hoppy value of an IPA. Personally I think the strong malt background of a red, brown or amber ale can work nicely with a slightly stronger hop profile, but it is all about balance. boom | AUGUST 2015

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“Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go,” these words from a song, of my childhood, paint the perfect picture of the warm and welcoming haven that was my grandparents’ home. Webster’s defines a parent as a father or a mother, a grandparent as a parent of a father or a mother and defines parenting as the raising or rearing of a child. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2.7 million is the number of grandparents responsible for the basic needs of one or more grandchildren under 18 living with them. Of these caregivers, 1.7 million were grandmothers and 1.0 million were grandfathers. Over the last 25 years the number of children being raised by someone other than a parent has increased dramatically, with the majority of these children being raised by a grandparent. The effects of this change in the role of the grandparent has affected the grandparents economically, affected their lifestyle and changed the family structure. 22

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Grandparents as

Parents

By: Pam Gunterman

In the U.S., 2.7 million grandparents are responsible for the basic needs of one or more grandchildren under 18 living with them.

The economic effects of this change are the most obvious. Although some of the grandparents who are raising, or helping to raise their grandchildren are younger, the majority are old enough to receive Social Security. These grandparents have planned financially for their retirement and did not anticipate the need to meet the costs of raising a second generation of children. Some of these folks have had to secure after retirement jobs or put off retirement to meet the costs.

“The long range effects of grandparents taking on the duties of raising, or helping to raise, their grandchildren is not known at this time.”

The effects to lifestyle are subtler. Many grandparents live in senior communities from which they risk eviction because children are not allowed. While there are some grandparents who have taken on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren who are younger, the majority are of retirement age. Many of these folks had planned to spend their years after retirement playing golf, traveling or living in a warmer climate and that plan has now changed. The changes to the structure of the family are the most significant. In the past, the role of a grandparent was to spoil their grandchildren. With grandparents taking a more active role in the raising of their grandchildren their role shifts from one of spoiling or support to one of an authority figure and disciplinarian. The long range effects of grandparents taking on the duties of raising, or helping to raise, their grandchildren is not known at this time. The economic, lifestyle and family structure changes in the lives of the grandparents will continue to grow as the number of children being raised by their grandparents continues to increase. Where “Over the river and through the woods” will lead for the children and grandchildren of today and tomorrow remains to be determined, but one thing we know for certain is that the traditional role of the grandparents has changed forever. ••• boom | AUGUST 2015

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book review

Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic & Worry

By: Catherine M. Pittman and Elizabeth M. Karle Reviewed By: Pam Sailor, Reference Librarian Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library Bittersweet Branch

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hether you struggle with anxiety yourself, or provide support to a family member who does, you will want to read this book by local authors Pittman and Karle. Catherine Pittman is a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, and an associate professor at St. Mary’s College. Elizabeth Karle is a collection management librarian at Saint Mary’s College. Their work is easily accessible to a wide audience, integrating scientific research with practical information on how to harness your brain's power to diminish the effects of anxiety and panic in daily life. The authors demonstrate that relief from anxiety is found in understanding, and then changing the way your brain processes potentially stressful or fearful experiences. Pittman and Karle organized the book in a user friendly format that incorporates diagrams, practical exercises and checklists. Brief chapter summaries help keep the technical information easy to understand. After reviewing the two major neural pathways of anxiety, one originating in the amygdala and the other in the cortex of the brain, the authors focus on explaining amygdala-based anxiety. They illustrate that the amygdala is an inner brain structure that connects with many other parts of the brain to activate our natural "fight-orflight" response to escape from a dangerous situation. The amygdala also appears to be involved in learning to fear an event, such as touching a hot stove, and is associated with emotions and memory. Next, the

authors share how the brain’s cortex (gray matter) mediates anxiety through cognitive functions. The authors propose that by changing your thoughts and actions, brain connections (pathways) are “rewired” to control anxiety, fear and panic as new pathways are strengthened. This book’s value is based on its practical exercises that help readers determine what type(s) of anxiety they are affected with, paired with specific strategies to target amygdala and/or cortex based anxiety. For example, Pittman and Karle present a checklist for assessment of “extreme responses” associated with overactive amygdala activity, followed by a chapter on relaxation training, breath-focused and muscle-focused. Another checklist assesses the influence of obsessive thoughts, more of a cortical function. The authors then recommend and describe an impressive variety of cognitive restructuring strategies to “rewire” cortical pathways. The book concludes with a suggested sequence of how to begin to use the strategies, and how to deal with setbacks. While the authors acknowledge that both mechanisms (amygdala and cortex-based) are often involved, they provide helpful insights on the lesser known actions of the amygdalabased pathway which can override the cortical functions because of its faster acting responses. While the approach may be oversimplified for advanced readers, most will welcome the practical examples of anxiety-reducing techniques based on their specific needs. •••

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MORE MOMS (and dads) AND ACTORS By: Margo and Jim Bell

ANSWERS:

1-e: The daughter of Connie Stevens and singer/actor Eddie Fisher, Joely made her show biz debut at the age of seven in Las Vegas. Her film debut, Pretty Smart (1987), also starred her younger half-sister Tricia Lee Fisher. Joely appeared in The Mask (1994) and Inspector Gadget (1999). 2-o: Another daughter of Eddie Fisher,

Carrie Fisher is best known for her Star Wars movies. She is also an author (Postcards from the Edge) and a screenwriter. When Carrie was three years old, Eddie Fisher left Debbie and the family to marry Elizabeth Taylor. Carrie lives next door to her mother.

3-h: Rumer Willis is the daughter of actors

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis. In fact, she appeared with both parents in the role of their daughter: Striptease (Moore, 1996) and Hostage (Willis, 2005). Rumer, named after British novelist Rumer Godden, won the season championship in Dancing with the Stars, May 19, 2015, with partner Valentin Chmerkovsky.

4-l: Jamie Lee Curtis—aka The Scream Queen—and the daughter of big stars Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, made her debut in the classic 1978 horror film Halloween, receiving $8,000 for her leading role. For one of the sequels, Halloween: Resurrection (2002) she was paid $3 million. Jamie Lee is also a writer, TV yogurt salesperson, and inventor (special baby garment). Also, through her husband English-American musician/composer/actor Christopher Guest she became Baroness Haden-Guest. Christopher is the 5th Baron Haden-Guest, a title he inherited upon the death of his father, the 4th Baron. 5-j: Born Mariska Magdelna Hargitay in

Santa Monica, California, Mariska (Ma-RISHka) refused to change her appearance from having dark hair and an athletic build to replicate her glamour-queen mother, the late Jayne Mansfield, whom she barely remembers but greatly admires. Mariska appeared in Leaving Las Vegas (1995) and Lake Placid (1999) but is best known for her role as Det. Olivia Benson in the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She was also the daughter of Hungarian-born body builder Mickey Hargitay and speaks five languages.

6-b: The daughter of singer/actor Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet (Denise Huxtable on the 1984 TV series The Cosby Show), Zoë appeared in two 2007 movies, No Reservations and The Brave One, both while she was a senior in high school. She is the model for Vera Wang’s Rock Princess perfume.

of Jeannie (1965-70). But the Texas-born actor achieved his highest recognition in the long-running prime-time series Dallas. In fact, the cliffhanger episode “Who Shot J.R.?” (remember the T-shirts?) was the second highest rated TV telecast ever. Larry Hagman appeared in all 357 episodes.

7-n: Born to actress Peggy Lipton (The

12-g: The star of Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982) was born Jennifer Leigh Morrow to actor Vic Morrow (Combat) and screenwriter Barbara Turner. The year before Fast Times she reduced her weight to 85 lbs. for her role as an anorexic teenager in The Best Little Girl In the World. Jennifer dropped “Morrow” from her name and took “Jason” to honor her good friend Jason Robards, Jr.

Mod Squad, 1968-73) and musician/composer/ producer Quincy Jones, Rashida’s first name is Arabic for “grown-up” or “wise.” The Harvard grad had roles in Friends With Benefits (2011) and The Muppets (2011), among other movies, and has done a lot of TV acting. She admits being half black and half white has cost her acting jobs: “too exotic” for white roles and “too light” for black ones.

8-m: After Lucie’s birth, Lucille Ball wanted her daughter named for a cousin, Suzan. But while asleep, Lucie’s father listed his newly born baby as “Lucie” on the birth certificate as a tribute to his wife. Lucie’s first acting job was at the age of 12 when she appeared in The Lucy Show (1962). Her movies include The Jazz Singer (1980) and Down to You (2000). 9-k: Born Maria de Lourdes Villiers-Farrow, Mia had her first big movie breakout in the cult film Rosemary’s Baby (1968). She gave her parents, actress Maureen Sullivan and director John Farrow, fifteen grandchildren, four of them biological and the rest adopted. Mia appeared on the cover of the first published issue of People Magazine (3/4/74) and admits that turning down the role of Mattie Ross in True Grit (1969) was the worst career mistake she ever made. 10-a: In addition to appearing in a number of movies such as Mega Shark versus Giant Octopus (2009) as well as being a cast member on Celebrity Apprentice (2015), Lorenzo Lamas donates his time to charities: the motorcycle Love Ride for Muscular Dystrophy research and volunteering as a pilot for Angel Flight. The son of actress Arlene Dahl and Argentinian-born actor Fernando Lamas, Lorenzo has appeared in all 227 episodes of the TV series Falcon Crest. 11-c: After acting jobs in NYC and in TV

soap operas, Larry Hagman, son of stage star Mary Martin and attorney B.J. Hagman, reached fame in the hit TV sitcom I Dream

13-i: Natasha Richardson entered into a famous acting family in London in 1963. Her parents were producer Tony Richardson and actress Vanessa Redgrave, and her sister was actress Joely Richardson. Natasha garnered acclaim for her roles onstage, in TV, and in movies, such as the 1998 remake of Disney’s The Parent Trap. In 2009 as the result of a skiing accident she died of a head injury, leaving behind husband/actor Liam Neeson and two children. 14-f: Actress Sasha Spielberg is the

daughter of director/producer Steven Spielberg and actress Kate Capshaw. She appeared in The Terminal (2004), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), and The Kids Are All Right (2010. With brother Theo Spielberg Sasha performs in the rock group Wardell.

15-d: Legendary stage and screen actress Helen Hayes adopted James, the natural son of her husband playwright Charles MacArthur. Exposure to notables of literature and theater set James on the path to acting fame on stage and television, eventually starring in several films by Disney and other studios. James’s small role in the Eastwood movie Hang ‘Em High lead to portraying Danny Williams in the top-rated crime series Hawaii Five-O (196870). An episode’s last line spoken by his boss Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord) often was, “Book ‘em, Danno, Murder One!” SOURCES: IMDb, Wikipedia, others NEXT MONTH: Animal Stars in Movies

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You’ve Got Class:

Educational Opportunities for Seniors By: Blanche Russell

College isn’t just for kids fresh from their high school graduations anymore.

Senior citizens are returning to school in record numbers -- and many schools are adjusting their policies, practices and tuition structures to accommodate them. If you’re a senior citizen interested in going back to school, there has never been a better time than the present to do so. Seniors may have many reasons for returning to class. Some may want to enrich their lives by learning about a new discipline, skill or hobby. Some may have put their educations on hold earlier in life: jobs, raising families, lack of funds may have interfered. Maybe they have come to realize that learning (especially when it is not mandatory) can be fun. Maybe they crave being surrounded by mentoring and by the enthusiasm of young people. Maybe they are degreeseeking. Maybe they are interested in gaining skills for a new career. Whatever their motivation, age, physical condition or financial status, seniors can find appropriate educational opportunities. They may have to do a few Google searches in order to find them, but opportunities are there. Most states have statutes providing for free or low-cost education to mature residents, with requirements varying by state. Generally students must meet an age requirement (60, 62, or 65, depending on the state), a residency requirement (must be a resident of the state) and a financial requirement (must be retired or have earned below a specified amount within the last year). Free classes are often offered to seniors on a space-available-only basis. Some programs allow seniors to audit courses for free but do not grant a degree. Some schools (especially community colleges) give seniors the opportunity to earn a degree for free or next to free. Even if your state doesn’t have an official tuition waiver or audit program, it’s worth asking if you can sit in on a class that interests you. Auditing arrangements are often made on an individual basis. If you’re interested in going back to school more for self-development than for a degree, OpenCourseWare could be great for you. Many schools post all their course materials -- including reading materials, lecture notes, video lectures, multimedia presentations, audio recordings, recorded lectures, tests and quizzes -- online, free to anyone.

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You may not get an engineering degree from MIT or a law degree from Harvard through OpenCourseWare, but you will get access to the knowledge bases of MIT or Harvard or a number of other prestigious (and expensive) institutions of higher learning. The main difference between OCW and traditional online study is that you do not have access to a professor to grade tests, answer questions or give feedback. It is not a replacement for an actual degree, but it is a valuable free resource. And because it’s online, OpenCourseWare is ideal for those with mobility problems – you can study anywhere as long as you have access to a computer and the Internet. If you are interested in a less significant time commitment, you can sign up for classes of short duration at many public libraries and community centers. Here in Michiana, the Forever Learning Institute offers (for a nominal fee) courses on such topics as foreign language, dancing, history, religion and crafts. Another trend sure to gain momentum as the Boomer generation matures is the establishment of University Based Retirement Communities. Because of their high cost (housing, meals and medical care are included), UBRCs are out of the reach of many seniors. But, they are such an interesting concept that they bear mention. Perhaps, as more UBRCs are created and more success is had at running them, this model can become less cost prohibitive. On the list of top UBRCs in the U.S. is Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame. University Based Retirement Communities are active, intellectually stimulating, intergenerational environments. By accessing the resources of established universities, they can convert the traditional “Four Bs” of activities from “bingo, birthdays, Bible and bridge’ to “ballet, basketball, biostatistics and biology”.

“Senior citizens who want to go to college shouldn’t let anything hold them back.”

Criteria to be considered in the design and operation of a UBRC include: 1. Location within a mile or less of core campus facilities, such as theaters, sports complexes, classrooms and public transportation 2. Formalized programming which ensures integration between community residents and university students, faculty and staff 3. Inclusion of full continuum of senior housing services, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and dementia care, as needed for student’s entire lifetime 4. Documented financial relationship between the university and the senior housing provider 5. Brand loyalty as result of 10% of residents having some connection to the university, either as alumni, retired faculty or staff

Senior citizens who want to go to college shouldn’t let anything hold them back. With more and more seniors going back to school, you aren’t likely to be the only one over 65 on campus. For seniors, attending classes and earning a degree aren’t just dreams -- they’re a reality. ••• boom | AUGUST 2015

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Keeping The

By: Thom Villing

Family Cottage Memories Alive

he memories of family vacations are some of our most cherished. And for many of us, those memories are made of summer days at a cabin in the woods or a lakeside cottage. S’mores by the campfire. The sweet serenity of a canoe ride down a nearby stream. Or the silliness of kids being kids as they chase each other down the path to the beach. Maybe the memories include a special summer romance or just the dorky things Dad used to say in the car on the way to this year’s great getaway.

Leaving the cottage at vacation’s end was always strangely bittersweet. But, there was always the consolation that the sweet sorow of leaving would fade with excited anticipation about returning next year. Imagine the heartbreak, however, of leaving all those precious memories behind because the family has not taken the necessary steps to protect this cherished piece of real estate. The death of a parent, competing family interests and tax implications can create serious complications and can even lead to the permanent loss of this treasure house of special memories. Succession planning experts, such as attorney David Hill, say the best way to avoid these complications and preserve your vacation home or cottage is through smart planning early on. Hill is a partner with the law firm, Kreis Enderle, which has offices in southwestern Michigan where many family cottages are located. Hill knows firsthand the potential problems that can appear on the horizon when family situations change.“One of the greatest challenges with succession planning,” he says, “revolves around the use of the cottage among a large number of family members. It becomes especially difficult when dealing with economically and socially diverse groups of extended family members.” Ideally, future ownership concerns should be anticipated at the same time as the cottage is purchased, or as soon as possible thereafter. Because situations change frequently, this early planning may not always be practical, but the issue of succession needs to be monitored 28

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and addressed regularly to avoid later problems. This is particularly useful for taxation purposes in states like Michigan where property taxes can be “uncapped,” to avoid serious tax implications in the future. Depending on current state laws, property transfers can be made to a related person such as a spouse, father, mother, son, daughter or sibling to provide for a clear line of ownership succession without uncapping the taxable value of the property. Hill also notes that, “If you use a joint-ownership technique to plan for your cottage, you will also need to incorporate an ownership and management agreement to govern the relationship between the owners.”

“The issue of succession needs to be monitored and addressed regularly to avoid later problems.”

As an alternative to direct ownership of the cottage by family members, many people prefer establishing a limited liability company (LLC) to own the property. A good friend of this writer relates how his mother used this process recently to provide a relatively seamless succession of their cottage on Lake Michigan to her adult children. The son says this transaction has provided a great sense of relief to his mother and by extension, the rest of the family.

The LLC structure can provide a great amount of flexibility and governance over the use of the cottage, but owners should consult with their tax advisors to make sure the transaction does not result in problematic property tax burdens. The LLC also provides liability protection which is not present in a direct ownership structure. Hill says that the final ownership option involves use of a trust. “A trust can own the property and be controlled by appointed trustees. The trust can provide similar planning flexibility as an LLC but the trust cannot be perpetual. In other words, the trust can only exist as long as the lifetime of the party forming the trust and for that person’s children and grandchildren.” Perhaps even more heartbreaking than the potential loss of that cherished family cottage and the memories attached to it is the potential for creating serious friction between family members. Stories of estrangement and alienation are, sadly, all too common in these circumstances. That’s why it is important to address the issue of succession early on. Cottage owners are well advised to discuss these matters among themselves and with trusted tax and succession planning advisers. The actions you take now can help guide you to the right choices for ownership that will preserve your cottage for future generations. And for opportunities to build more and more family vacation memories. •••

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Mint Chocolate Chip

Ice Cream Pie Time: About 40 minutes, plus 4-6 hours freezing time

By: Katie & Theresa Slott

Makes: 8-12 servings Ingredients: For the Mint Chocolate Cookie Crust: • 20 mint Oreos • 3 T. melted butter • 2 T. confectioner’s sugar • 1 t. vanilla For the Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream: • 2 c. milk (preferably whole) • 2 c. heavy whipping cream • 3/4 c. sugar • 1 T. corn syrup, optional • 1/2 t. salt • 1/2 t. vanilla • 1 t. peppermint extract • 5 drops green food coloring, optional • 1 c. mini chocolate chips, to add at the end For the Garnish: • Coarsely chopped Oreos, about 3 Equipment: • Food processor • Ice cream maker • 9” pie plate

Steps: To make the crust: Place the mint Oreos, melted butter, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla in the food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs start to stick together and no larger pieces remain. Dump into a 9" pie plate and press evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the plate. Lay a piece of waxed paper over the pie plate and freeze for 30 minutes while you prepare the ice cream. To make the ice cream: In a large bowl, place all the ingredients except the mini chocolate chips. Whisk until everything is dissolved and homogenous. Pour the mixture into the canister of an ice cream maker and churn for 20-30 minutes, until creamy and soft-serve consistency. Add the mini chocolate chips five minutes before the end of the churning time. To assemble: Remove the pie plate from the freezer and immediately pour the ice cream into the crust. Smooth it to an even layer, cover with the waxed paper and immediately return to the freezer. Freeze for 4-6 hours, or until firm. To serve: Garnish the pie with crumbled Oreos, as desired. Slice with a sharp knife and serve immediately.

Tips: Store-bought mint chocolate chip ice cream may be substituted for the homemade ice cream. You’ll need about a quart of ice cream. If making the ice cream yourself, make sure to freeze your maker bowl for 24 hours.

Katie and Theresa Slott are sisters-in-laws who write the food blog, Cooking for the Fam, where they share lots of tips, family-favorite recipes and meal plans. For more recipes like this one, or to see step-by-step photos of this recipe, check out their website, www.cookingforthefam.com. boom | AUGUST 2015

AUGUST 2015 Events

The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates. August 5th

August 13th

August 22nd

6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center-Niles

5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Wellfield Botanic Gardens

9:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. St. Patrick’s County Park

Lose Weight...Find Health

Join Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center at a free seminar for individuals wanting to learn more about permanent weight loss. This event is free. (269) 687-4673 or (877) 467-3858.

August 7th

Steel Magnolias

7:00 P.M. Essenhaus Heritage Hall

The production, Steel Magnolias, will be held at the Essenhaus Hertiage Hall in Middlebury. Ticket prices range from $14-30. www.essenhaus.com.

August 10th

Eating Right For You: Local Food/CSAs Dr. Mark Lindholm and staff from Natural Health Family Chiropractic leads us through the many benefits of making healthy food choices during the three part series Eating Right For You. All classes in the series are free with admission. Program is held outdoors rain or shine. Registration is required. Please register by calling 574-266-2006 or going to our website www.wellfieldgardens.org.

Running Wild: 5k Trail Run & 3k Fun Walk 9:00 A.M. -11:30 A.M. St. Patrick’s County Park

A FUNd-raising run and walk to benefit St. Joseph County Parks. Help us raise funds for park projects, including scholarships to help schools cover the cost of transportation to the parks for programs. Dogs on leashes are welcome for the family fun walk. Age division prizes for timed run. To register visit www. sjcparks.org. Registration begins at 8 A.M. and the run/walk starts at 9 A.M.

Family Passport to Play: Outdoor Explorer 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. St. Patrick’s County Park

St. Joseph County Park and the Family Passport to Play program want to offer you a FREE event that will surely get you moving. Join us for an evening of paddling, hiking and playing all while connecting with nature. For more information visit the Healthworks! Happenings calendar and the Family Passport to Play Facebook page. 30

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Outdoor Film Series

9:30 P.M. Gridiron Plaza at College Football Hall of Fame-South Bend

The Outdoor Film Series is presented free to the community by DTSB in partnership with ND DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Screenings are free to the public and held at the Gridiron at dusk. Viewers are invited to bring their picnic blankets, chairs and snacks.

August 23rd

5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Wellfield Botanic Gardens

August 12th

Join certified instructor Ted Beatty for a basic canoe/kayak lesson including safety, paddling strokes, loading/unloading and transporting a canoe/kayak. Fee includes gate fee and use of canoe/kayak, paddle and life jacket. Registration and payment are required by August 19th. To register call 574-654-3155.

August 15th

Hypertufa Pot Making

Learn to make a beautiful hypertufa container pot at Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Most Supplies provided. Bring rubber gloves and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Participants are also welcome to bring their own containers, however, some will be provided. Space is limited, registration is required. www. wellfieldgardens.org or call 574-266-2006.

Beginner Canoe and Kayak Lessons

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons 7:00 P.M. -9:30 P.M.

August 21st

Meet Me On The Island

5:30 P.M. Century Center-South Bend

Art, music by Big Daddy Dupress, refreshments on the island in downtown South Bend. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information, please visit the Century Center’s website at www.centurycenter.org.

Safety Last

7:30 P.M. The Lerner-Elkhart

The Lerner Theater will put on a production of Safety Last. General admission is $10 per person. For more information, please visit their website at www.thelerner.com or call the box office at 574-293-4469 or 800-294-8223.

Frankie Valli is the original Jersey boy himself and a true American pop icon. Frankie came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons and is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Ticket prices range from $29.5099.50 depending on seating. For more info please call or visit the Morris Box office at 800-53-6415.

August 29th

Walk “The Walk” & Run 5K 8:30 A.M. Island Park-Elkhart

SPA Women’s Ministry Homes is helping raise funds at their SPA 9th Annual Walk “The Walk” & Run at Island Park. Listen to worship music, enjoy a 5K walk or run along the Elkhart River and reward yourself with refreshments afterwards. Entry fee is $15 per person. For more information, visit their website at www.spaministryhomes.org or call SPA at 574-333-3150.

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PETS

McGRUFF: I don’t take a bite out of crime but would love to be your BFF. I am happy with other dogs and my shelters friends say I am so sweet…ahh! I am just over a year old and am a Miniature Schnauzer Mix with some great eyebrows! Stop by and say hello.

TULIP: I am a beautiful little flower. My tortoiseshell markings are striking. I am very petite. I love other cats. I am presently the nanny for a group of kittens here at the Shelter. I am also a great lap cat. I love to curl up in your lap for purrs and pets. I am three years old and spayed. I would be a great addition to your garden.

SIR MITTENS: I am a cute little knight from the Land of Purr. I like to go on quests and explore my surroundings. I never know what interesting things I will find. When I come home from my adventures I'd like to know that someone special is there with pets and cuddles. I am three years old and neutered.

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