BOOM Magazine February 2015

FEBRUARY 2015

Valentine’s

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With The Grandkids

50, But Not Frumpy

Senior Pets Need Love Too

The Art of

Weaving

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6 Things We Learned Making This Issue

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Contributors & Testimonials

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BOOM Timeline

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Chunky Cheesecake Brownies

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All The Light We Cannot See By Anthony Doerr Reviewed By: Susie Cleaver

Day Trip: The Sweetness Of South Bend By: Phyllis Rose

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The Art Of Weaving

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Lights, Camera…Passion!

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By: Margo & Jim Bell

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A Stout-ish Porter Or A Porter-ish Stout By: Chuck Bergman

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Senior Pets Need Love Too

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Fifty, But Not Frumpy

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Loving Animals Looking For Their Forever Home

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Valentine’s Day With The Grandkids

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Keeping It Clean: Manage Martial Conflict Better

By: Jillian Koeneman

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4 Superfoods For Your Heart By: Holly Platz

By: Amy Westbrook Pracht By: Andrew Skipper

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THE PLANNER 30

Boom Events to Put in Your Planner

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Things We Learned Making the February Issue

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1. The South Bend Chocolate Factory is a must see…and taste.

Check out what other fun places you should visit in South Bend on page 12.

Distribution Managers: Mike Trentacosti Kevin Reynolds

2. Senior pets need a loving home too!

Visit page 8 to learn more on why an older pet may fit your home for the better.

3. Embrace your gray hair. Make 2015 the most fashionable year yet with these fun tips on page 20.

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5. Spend Valentine’s Day with the grandkids. Visit page 22 for some fun Valentine’s Day activities that you can do with the grandkids this year!

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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

Evelyn Kirkwood Evelyn Kirkwood is Director of St. Joseph County Parks in Indiana and the host of Outdoor Elements, which is broadcast Sundays at 9 AM and Wednesdays at 5:30 PM on WNIT Public Television.

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 full-time, writing for newspapers and magazines. Phyllis loves international travel, especially to Europe. When not writing or traveling, she loves to read, do counted cross-stitch projects and plan her next travel adventure.

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.’

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Music now-a-days is nothing like the good time oldies.

Hearing a certain song can always bring back fond memories, especially songs about love! Below are a few songs that we LOVE! •

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At Last – Etta James

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The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

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7. Painting/Crafts

3. Ballroom Dancing

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February Things We Love 1. Anything Pink or Red 2. Last Minute Ski Trips With Friends 3. Antique Shopping 4. Cinnamon Roll Coffee Creamer 5. Achieving New Year’s Resolutions 6. Bouquet of Flowers on The Dining Room Table 7. Long Overdue Date Nights 8. The Flickering Light of a Candle 9. Knowing Spring is Right Around The Corner 10. And The Oscar Goes To… 11. Adopting a New Pet 12. Kisses from The Grandkids 13. Quiet Nights and Busy Days 14. Brunch with The Girlfriends 15. Visiting The Casino

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By: Jillian Koeneman

“Adopting a senior pet can be less messy on a variety of levels.�

So, you’re in the market for a new pet. A new dog? Maybe a new cat? They’re all amazing, and there are so many furry friends just waiting for you at your local shelter or rescue!

According to most veterinarians, pets enter their senior years at around six years old, and as they get older they get harder to adopt out to forever families.

However, like most things, pets only get better with age. When you visit the shelter to find your new pet, you shouldn’t rule out the more

Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks Of course, they can! In fact, they’re easier to train than puppies. Senior pets have higher attention spans than puppies or kittens and can be taught much quicker. On top of being willing to learn, these senior pets usually have better manners. They’ve probably already mastered sit and stay.

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Not as Messy Adopting a senior pet can be less messy on a variety of levels. Older pets have already been potty trained, which means less clean up and frustration. They have also passed their “seek and destroy” phase and are less likely to rip up furniture, toys or shoes.

So what are you waiting for? Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today and take home your new best friend! •••

Less Transition Time Senior pets transition easier into new homes. They have experienced a home before and are often easily transitioned into a new pack.

What You See is What You Get With puppies, perhaps you can get a rough estimate of how big they’ll wind up by the size of their paws, but you really can’t be sure! With a senior pet, what you see is that you get. Their size, but also their temperament will likely not change much.

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Healthy Living

February is all about matters of the heart. Make this the month you start taking better care of yours.

By: Holly Platz, Clinical Dietitian

Berries

They’re sweet and delicious, so you might not even be aware that those blueberries, strawberries and raspberries you’re enjoying are also good for your heart. Plantderived chemicals known as polyphenols in berries help to prevent the formation of plaque inside the arteries.

Kale

If you’re not a fan of salmon or fish in general, kale and other dark-colored leafy greens are a great source for beneficial omega3s. Kale is also low in calories and packed with heart-healthy vitamins, minerals and fiber.

The term superfood has become common as more Americans take to heart, literally, the burgeoning bank of research showing a connection between a healthy diet and longterm health. The Oxford dictionary defines a superfood as a “nutrientrich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.”

There is no official list of superfoods, but adding to your diet some of those considered the most heart healthy can ensure you get the nutrients you need to benefit your heart and body.

Salmon

Salmon and other types of fatty fish are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which lower heart rate and blood pressure and keep blood vessels flexible. Studies show that people who consume more fish also have a lower risk of dying from heart disease.

Nuts

Nuts are small but mighty when it comes to the heart.

Rich in fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, peanuts, walnuts, pecans and pistachios can help lower harmful LDL cholesterol, raise protective HDL cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

Eating superfoods, however, doesn’t mean you can add a side of kale with your daily Big Mac and expect to reap the rewards. But eating them as part of a well-balanced diet can help reduce your risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses, maintain a healthy weight and improve your quality of life.

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Go (for) bananas. People whose diets are rich in potassium may be less prone to high blood pressure.

Cut out bad fat. People with diabetes

have double the risk for heart disease, making it especially important to reduce unhealthy fats and cholesterol, sodium and added sugars. Swap saturated and trans fats (e.g., butter, cream sauce, processed meat, dairy, chocolate) with healthier fats like olive oil, nuts, salmon, mayonnaise and avocado.

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Get moving. A regular exercise routine is good for weight management and an overall healthy lifestyle.

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Get out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Grilling your food is a much healthier option than frying it. Food fried in butter, lard or fatty oil is full of unnecessary calories and fat. Trans fats raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Stir-frying, steaming, baking and roasting foods using wine, lemon juice or broth are also healthier alternatives to the frying pan.

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Know your cholesterol numbers. Too much cholesterol

in the blood can lead to cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death in the United States. The only way to know is to have your doctor check it. The American Heart Association recommends that adults older than 20 have their cholesterol checked every four to six years.

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Learn your options.

If you have coronary artery disease, healthy lifestyle choices combined with appropriate medical treatment can help improve and extend your quality of life.

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Manage your blood pressure. High blood pressure is a

common cause of stroke, but it is also highly controllable.

Managing your blood pressure through a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of stroke. Know what your blood pressure is! ••• boom | February 2015

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Day Trip:

The Sweetness of

South Bend

By: Phyllis Rose

Saints and sweets! Churches and chocolates! Either theme works for a February Valentine’s Day trip to South Bend.

From sampling chocolates at the South Bend Chocolate Company to touring the spiritual sites at Notre Dame University, you can refresh your spirits with tasty chocolates and revive your spiritual life with quiet contemplation.

Entrance to the South Bend Chocolate Factory and Museum.

Photos By: Phyllis Rose

Arriving at the South Bend Chocolate Company factory, 3300 W. Sample, Dave and I stepped into a foyer filled with displays showing how chocolate is derived from cocoa beans. We didn’t dally there too long because we were going to take the Inside Scoop tour and the chocolate aroma from the chocolate shop drew us in quickly to look and drool.

When the clerk asked what we were interested in, I said, “Anything with peanut butter and chocolate!” Soon, I was sampling several tasty tidbits, including chocolate peanut butter meltaways, but my favorite was the Hoosier - redskin peanuts and a peanut butter cream enrobed in chocolate. Wow! What a combination. Dave didn’t need to sample. He always wants chocolatecovered caramels. But we waited until after our tour to make our purchases.

Promptly at 10 A.M., our guide greeted us and two other couples and walked us through the foyer display on the history of chocolate and the production of cocoa beans into chocolate. Cocoa pods grow in the tropics in shaded trees, she said, as she let us hold a replica pod, which was quite heavy. The other surprising thing is that it takes the trees eight years to mature and then they only produce cocoa pods for two years. No wonder the world is reportedly facing a chocolate shortage in the next few years!

Pretzels travel through the chocolate enrobing machine.

All this was interesting but it paled in comparison to what we found when we walked through the doors into the production area. We nearly swooned as we were engulfed by the sweet smell of warm chocolate. We watched pretzels travel through the chocolate enrobing machine, coming out on the other side drenched in glistening chocolate. Before leaving the area, we got to choose some chocolate samples for tasting.

Then we saw the packaging area before our guide took us to another room with a counter featuring a pot filled with melted chocolate. Giving each of us a plastic spoon, she showed us how to dip the spoon into the chocolate and swirl it around before putting it onto a piece of parchment paper to dry.

(We got to take our creations home with us. They were delicious!)

The last stop on the tour was a short video about chocolate featuring Senor Koko Bean. You’ll giggle and agree with his Top 10 Reasons to Eat Chocolate! Afterwards, we strolled through the chocolate museum, containing a delightful array of chocolate memorabilia from beautifully decorated chocolate boxes including the world’s largest Valentine chocolate box which held 100 pounds of chocolates to items related to the history of chocolate making in South Bend.

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For more information: South Bend Chocolate Company Chocolate Museum and Factory Tours www.sbchocolate.com 574-233-2577 Notre Dame University www.tour.nd.edu/locations 574-631-5000 O’Rourke’s Public House www.orourkespubhouse.com 574-251-0355

“The beauty of the stained glass windows and the art warmed us up.”

Before leaving, I purchased a half pound of the chocolate/peanut/peanut butter cream confections while Dave indulged in a whole pound of chocolate covered caramels. He got his from the “Almost Perfect Chocolate” counter where the prices are significantly reduced because the chocolates aren’t 100 percent perfect.

How can chocolate not be perfect?

From there, it was on to Notre Dame University for a different kind of sustenance - spiritual. Our visit centered around the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Grotto is a smaller version of the one in France where legend says the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in 1858.

Notre Dame’s grotto, built in 1896, contains a stone from the grotto in France. This is a quiet, peaceful place for contemplation and prayer - even in the depths of winter.

The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on the Notre Dame campus is a

Inside the Basilica, the beauty of small replica of the grotto in Lourdes, France. the stained glass windows and the art warmed us up and give us many spiritual things to contemplate. Shortly after we entered, Bob, a docent, offered to give us a guided tour. We gladly accepted and enjoyed learning more about the Basilica, construction of which began in 1870.

The 44 stained glass windows depict stories from the Bible and the lives of various saints in glorious colors. Produced in Le Mans, France, by the Carmelite Sisters, the windows were installed in the Basilica in 1873.

Bob gave us interesting information about the murals in the stations of the cross painted by Luigi Grigori, the sculptures by the Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, including a Pieta’, and the Gothic Revival altar, inspired by the Book of Revelations.

The exquisite Baroque altar in the Lady Chapel is thought to have been built in the workshop of Bernini, a 17th century Italian artist. In the Reliquary Chapel, we were intrigued by the number of relics including a piece of the True Cross and those from many saints such as Peter, Augustine, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas. Bob explained the importance of the veneration of the saints and their relics to us non-Catholics.

Following the tour, we visited the museum in the Basilica where we saw beautiful priestly vestments, gifts to Notre Dame from Emperor Napoleon III, and learned more about Notre Dame’s history. Bob had told us about a short video which can be seen in the Eck Visitors Center so we stopped to see that before leaving Notre Dame. Entitled “Spirit of du Lac,” the video presents the traditions and the spirit of the university.

The cold day on campus made us long for some hot, comfort food. Nothing could be better than an Irish pub like O’Rourke’s Public House, 1044 E. Angela Blvd.

Shepherd’s pie topped with mashed potatoes and fried onions was just wha-t we needed. And even though we had pigged out on sweets at the chocolate factory, we couldn’t resist dessert - salted caramel brownie with ice cream and chocolate syrup for me and carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting for Dave - a sweet end to a sweet and saintly day in South Bend. ••• Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame University boom | February 2015

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Photos Provided By: Nancy Sinnott

The Art of Weaving By: Evie Kirkwood

“Weaving is active sitting and I love the colors and the feel of the yarns and the beautiful patterns you can create.”

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“Warp” and “weft” were not in Nancy Sinnott’s vocabulary eight years ago. Nancy and her husband, Joe, took an “Introduction to Weaving” adult enrichment class at Penn High School back then, led by the interpretive staff at St. Joseph County Parks. Today she has multiple looms in her living room and converted sun room in Mishawaka.

The allure for weaving for Nancy comes from her love of natural fibers like Alpaca, silk, wool and bamboo. Her basement is filled with neatly organized totes full of yarns. Some she buys locally and she finds some treasures on online, such as wool from Pendleton blanket cut-offs and fair trade silk from Nepal from deconstructed saris.

Nancy says she likes detail and enjoys math, which is helpful for warping the loom. She explains that warp is the set of lengthwise threads held in tension on the loom.

Warping includes calculating the number of threads needed, their length and color, as well as which heddle they pass through to determine the size and pattern for the final cloth. Heddles on the loom raise and lower warp threads during the weaving process. Simple looms may have one heddle; more complicated looms may have four or more with the ability to produce intricate patterns.

Warping a loom is meticulous work and can take several hours, so Nancy puts enough warp on a loom to complete about eight projects. Weft yarn is woven over and under the warp to make fabric. Nancy says it takes her about an hour to weave a foot of fabric, 36 inches wide.

Her favorite projects include rugs, scarves and pillows which she sometimes gives away as gifts, or produces for customer orders. She

likes to sell her work at the South Bend Farmer’s Market and travels to several juried air shows, as well. Last year at the Leeper Park Art Fair in South Bend, she received a Jury’s Choice Award for her weaving.

Unlike lots of other “art,” Nancy says weaving is tactile. She encourages visitors to her booth to touch the scarves and other pieces and has fun chatting with people about the fibers and the weaving process.

After taking the initial weaving class, most of what Nancy has leaned has come from reading books. In fact, her recent interest in recreating tartans was inspired by a book she picked up.

“Tartans are a basic twill weave, but setting them up on the looms with very specific colors with very fine yarns and beating them (packing the weft yarn) with perfectly even pressure is critical,” she says.

Conveniently, Nancy’s husband, Joe, is a woodworker, and has built benches for her looms, warping frames and shuttles.

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Because he took the initial class with Nancy, “he knows how things should function, and that helps a lot,” she says.

If folks are truly interested in trying weaving, Nancy recommends visiting Baker Allegan Studios in Allegan, Michigan. They offer “Joy of Weaving” classes and also classes specifically on warping a loom. Allegan is also home to an annual Fiber Festival at the Fairgrounds held in August. Once folks get hooked, Nancy says there is no reason to buy a new loom, “You can find used looms for sale on eBay or Craig’s list.”

According to Nancy weaving suits her well because she is not a good “idle” sitter. “Weaving is active sitting and I love the colors and the feel of the yarns and the beautiful patterns you can create.” •••

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By: Margo and Jim Bell

LIGHTS, CAMERA . . . Passion!

How many romance movies have been made since the invention of the motion picture camera? That’s impossible to say, as so many also blend into other categories, such as romance/comedy (think Doris Day), romance/thriller (Phantom of the Opera), romance/tragedy (Romeo and Juliet), romance/musical (West Side Story), romance/history (Nicholas and Alexandra) and animation (lots of Disney, including the 2014 film Frozen). There are so many such films that we asked Boomer friends and family what romance movies they liked. So to honor St. Valentine’s Day we’re covering a sample in this month’s puzzle. Have fun!

Match up the following quotes with their movies:

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1. I’m not her good friend and neighbor—I’m her husband!

a. An Affair to Remember (1957)

2. We’re going to have a strange life.

But it’s the only one I want.

b. Dr. Zhivago (1965)

3. We’ll always have Paris.

c. Gone With the Wind (1939)

4. We are here to ruin ourselves and to break our hearts!

d. Must Love Dogs (2005)

5. Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.

e. A Farewell to Arms (1957)

6. I’m mad with joy!

f. An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)

7. There must be something between us, even if it’s only an ocean.

g. Casablanca (1942)

8. The place to find a guy is at the supermarket.

h. Moonstruck (1987)

9. I’ve got nowhere else to go!

i. Send Me No Flowers (1964)

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10. What three things are remarkable about the tragedy Love Story (1970)? a. It was the film debut of actor Tommy Lee Jones. b. It was the first time co-star Ray Milland appeared on film without a hairpiece. c. Soundtrack composer Francis Lai took the theme song “Where Does Love Begin” from a little-known piano piece by Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. d. Harvard University denied location rights to the film; the site actually was a prep schoolin Delaware. e. The movie contains one of the most famous quotes of all time.

11. Which of the following is not true about the romantic comedy The Graduate (1967)?

12. Which of the following movies have sad endings?

a. A whole slew of actors were considered for the roles of Benjamin Braddock, Elaine Robinson, Mr. Robinson, and Mrs. Robinson.

b. West Side Story

b. It was the first time a director was paid a flat salary. c. The movie’s story is from an original screenplay. d. There are short age gaps between Anne Bancroft and her two co-stars Dustin Hoffman and Katharine Ross. e. The leg outstretched in the movie still is not that of Anne Bancroft.

a.Love Story c. Green Card d. Flower Drum Song e. All of the above

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f. A single quoted word caused the unplanned success of a particular manufacturing field.

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Porter-ish Stout What is the difference between a Porter and a Stout?

By: Chuck Bergman This title comes from one of my favorite craft beer descriptions. Green Bush’s Distorter Porter, brewed locally in Sawyer, Michigan, is described as “a stout-ish porter with a touch or porter-ish stout.” So if you’ve ever found yourself sitting at a bar with time to kill, consider bringing up this topic for a lively debate with your drinking buddies: What, exactly, is the difference between a porter and a stout? You might want to order yourself another round after you ask, because the answer may take a while.

Is a porter just a lighter, sweeter stout? Is a stout just a stronger porter?

Is it all about roasted barley or chocolate malts? What really is the difference? To find an answer, it is helpful to start at the beginning.

While a thorough history lesson is beyond the realm of this article, any discussion of the relationship between these two styles would be incomplete without a brief trip to the past.

The History of Porter Porter was born in the 18th century pubs of London, a blend of younger pale ales and darker older ales that resulted in a full flavored and hearty pint favored by the porters of the city. Beer historian Martyn Cornell agrees that the name is, indeed, associated with these industrious workers. Due to the physical requirements of their job, they would have needed ample supplies of both liquid and calories to get through an average day on the job.

London’s breweries began producing a beer intended to mimic the popular pub creation on an industrial scale. These porters most likely derived from English brown ales and were often brewed with brown malt, frequently aged in wood barrels for varying lengths of time. The word stout was used to describe a stronger porter. Almost all porters that were brewed to be a bit stronger were referred to as stout porter. Eventually, the word porter was dropped from their names and the new style was born.

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So we know stout originated as a subcategory of porter that eventually became its own style of beer. But what defines the difference between the styles?

These days, most brewers would agree that there is a huge crossover between the two styles. No two brewers have the same recipes for either style. It gets even more clouded now with all of the different variations of each style.

Defining a Porter The next step in our discussion is to identify or define both styles of beer. As you go up the style chain, beers generally increase in flavor, body, and intensity (with some exceptions). If you think about the differences between a blonde ale and pale ale, or amber and brown ale this premise fits the bill. Porter and stout are a similar story, but with a lot more overlap.

Most craft brewers and home brewers use the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) guidelines when developing their recipes.

BJCP has created three Porter designations: Brown Porter, Robust Porter, and Baltic Porter.

Brown Porter is a classic interpretation of the style and is often called London Porter.

It has sweeter roasted notes on the nose than found in most stouts and is usually less dry on the palate. Many brown porters have a mild to moderate roastiness flavor, and some are wonderfully rich with a subtle smokiness to the nose. As their name suggests, they are light to dark brown in color, often with ruby highlights when held up to light. They have good clarity, although may approach being opaque.

In America, the Robust Porter is the most common of the porter styles available.

And like most American takes on British styles, this variation is more aggressive in flavor and contains a higher level of hop bitterness. Robust porter is a complex, rich, and roasty ale. This style should always have a fair amount of roasted character, reminiscent of coffee and chocolate. The best examples also exhibit other malt character, such as bready, biscuit, and caramel flavors and aromas. The appearance of a good robust porter ranges from dark brown to almost black. Hop bitterness is

firm, but the overall balance can range from slightly sweet to firmly bitter with the finish ranging from dry to medium sweet.

“Porter was born in the 18th century

The Baltic Porters are derived from the English style but were influenced by German lager brewing and became a bottom-fermented black beer, usually of higher alcohol content. It’s not only higher in alcohol but also tends to be a bit sweeter.

Its rich malty sweetness often contains hints of caramel, toffee, or nutty notes.

There may also be darker malt character such as deep chocolate, coffee or molasses, but never a burnt flavor. Baltic porters are dark reddish copper to opaque dark brown in color, but not black.

And among these styles are numerous variations. Brewers, professional and athome, are the epitome of experimenters.

We love to take a recipe and tweak, tweak, and tweak again. There are hot pepper porters that combine the smoky flavor of a brown porter with a slow burn of a chipotle or habanero pepper. There are chocolate peanut butter porters that you would swear have a Reese’s Cup hidden inside. You name the ingredient and there is a brewer that has probably experimented with it in his porter recipe.

But we can’t answer the question without also discussing the styles of stout. There are six designations: Dry, Sweet, Oatmeal, Foreign Extra, American, and Russian Imperial. We will review these styles in detail in the next issue of BOOM magazine.

Until then, enjoy a few porter styles on a cold winter evening. •••

pubs of London, a blend of younger pale ales and darker older ales that resulted in a full flavored and hearty pint favored by the porters of the city.”

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Fifty, But Not Frumpy It’s not your grandma’s style anymore; experts weigh in on how to look good from head to toe!

By: Amy Westbrook Pracht

Turning 50 years

old just isn’t what it used to be for the baby boomer generation. With the last of this defining generation hitting this milestone, today’s “over 50” woman isn’t letting a number define her style.

“I believe they are saying that 50 is the new 40,” laughed Ashley Houser, stylist at Salon Rouge in Mishawaka.

Women reaching this age aren’t settling for how their grandmothers looked at 50 years old. Houser also debunked the notion that once a female turns 50, they have to adjust their hair style appropriately. “I don’t think age should decide your hairstyle or length of hair.”

Short or Long – Go For It

In fact, Houser sees all types of lengths and cuts on her baby boomer clients. “I think sometimes people mentally think that since they are older that they need to cut it short,” she said. But that is not the case anymore.

Women’s hair styles and age are no longer linked together. She references a generation of women over 50 who love Jamie Lee Curtis’ pixie hair cut to Meryl Streep’s longer tresses to a layered bob often worn by Diane Keaton. Houser is a big believer in what makes you feel good is the look you should achieve.

Wash That Gray Out

However, slowing the aging process is something that remains important to most women. With a multi-million dollar beauty industry geared towards women over 50, and the faces of Helen Mirren and Christie Brinkley representing cosmetic companies, there are many cosmetics to help achieve a more youthful look. However, the fastest way to slow the aging process is to color hair.

“I color at least 80 percent of my clients over 50,” said Houser. “After you hit a certain age, your natural color fades out and color is an instant change and can take 10 years off.” When going for a color change, Houser said that warmer tones are also better suited for an older woman because it brings back the glow to the face.

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Go Gray with Confidence

For the woman who prefers to embrace their natural gray hair, it can be a tough process.

Transitioning to a full head of gray hair can be helped along by professional stylists.

Houser said there are subtle ways of gray blending into blonde or adding low lights to darker hair until naturally gray. “There are some people who are blessed with really great gray hair,” said Houser. But that is not normally the case, as she adds that gray hair can be very course, so understanding the science of gray hair from professionals can help make the transition easier.

Healthy Hair is What Matters

Regardless of coloring hair or going gray, Houser stressed that the most important thing about hair as women get older is to keep it healthy. Just like how the body ages, people forget that hair ages and using the hair products specifically made for aging hair makes a big difference. “I really don’t believe that hair lengths or styles define age anymore. I think it is the health of the hair.” said Houser. “Hair can start getting thinner because an older scalp gets tighter creating thinner hair.” To combat thinning hair, use volumizing products as well as products that are designed for mature hair. Investing in a good conditioner is also important.

“I also think it is important to not put yourself into a category, such as the ‘I am too old’ category,” said Houser. Don’t be discouraged about trying a new hair style.

“You have to be comfortable with your own age and know what you like.”

Cindy Miller, age 57, would agree. As manager and buyer for The Cinnamon Stick boutique in Middlebury, Miller is at the forefront of trend and style. Miller said women at this age can and should continue to wear the current trends or classic styles they have always enjoyed, maybe with a few modifications. “I love staying on trend, but not look like I am trying too hard.” said Miller.

Start on Top

Miller said the number one staple in every wardrobe should be a tunic. A long tunic looks good on everyone and covers all the right areas. Pair the tunics with leggings, tights and skinny jeans for a comfortable, yet stylish look. For the spring, look for cobalt blues and the classic white and black tunics.

Ponchos also look good on many different figures and come in an array of color choices.

Many women over 50 start tossing out their sleeveless shirts and dresses. Miller said that adding shrugs or sheer tops are a great way to achieve that look without feeling selfconscious about bare upper arms.

The Crop Pants

Crop pants should be in everyone’s closet this spring. Just make sure that they aren’t too short. When a crop pant hits below the knee it can make legs look unattractive.

“Longer capris or ankle pants are huge for spring,” said Miller, who is also a fan of the Miracle Body Pants that have a special panel sewed in for better mid-section contouring.

Miller said it is also helpful to avoid pockets, because they add extra bulk. Palazzo pants are going to be popular again. Miller said her favorite tip with these popular pants is to wear leggings underneath them. “It helps smooth you out while wearing these types of pants.”

Accessorize from Top to Toe

Every woman needs to have a pair of short boots and a pair of wedges in their closet.

Boots can be paired with leggings and tights while wedges can replace the stiletto and still give an elegant look and ease in walking.

Miller also said that big statement jewelry is always popular. “I think with jewelry, the sky is the limit,” she said, also adding that wrap watches and rings are still a great way to add bling to outfits. Scarves continue to be the perfect way to bring an extra pop of color to an outfit. This spring will also see bright colored plaid on everything. “Plaid in every color is going to be huge,” said Miller.

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Valentine’s Day

Grandkids With The

If

you have young grandchildren, there is a strong chance that your kids will be asking you to play the role of babysitter this Valentine’s Day. But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have any fun on this love-centered holiday!

By doing a little prep-work and thinking outside the box, you can create lasting memories with your grandchildren and have a good time yourself in the process.

Instead of planting them in front of the television or iPad all night, why not spend some quality time together?

By: Andrew Skipper

Here are some tips to get you started on planning a night that you’ll all love: Have a Giving Heart

Start the evening off with card-making time. Kids love being hands on, and this is the perfect excuse to have them make a Valentine’s gift for their parents. Be sure to have construction paper, kid-friendly scissors, glue sticks and glitter on hand. Teach them how to cut a heart-shaped card and then ask them to write a message inside to their parents, telling what they love about them. While they’re creating their own card, you can make one too, but yours can be a gift from you to your grandchild.

Sharing is Caring

If you’re grandchildren are a bit older and too “cool” for glitter and glue sticks? There are still ways to connect with them. Create a list of questions with the word “love,” such as, “What music group do you love? What food do you love? What place would you love to travel to?

What store do you love to shop at? Why?” Then have them write their answers down. While they’re doing that, you can answer the same questions, except yours will be phrased, “When I was your age, the 22

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music group I loved was ______.” Once you’ve both answered the questions, compare your responses. It’s a great way to get to know each other better even during those pre-teen years when kids don’t necessarily open up during conversations. You may find that you have more in common than you thought!

Game Time

While iPads and computers can be great educational and recreational tools, chances are your grandkids spend plenty of time on them already. A night with the grandparents should be an opportunity to bond over old-fashioned games that they may have never played before. Dig out the old Yahtzee set and teach them how to play. Why not teach them one of your favorite card games? If they’re acting a bit restless, there are always active games like Pictionary, charades or Guesstures. These games teach them to be present in the moment while having fun and being social—skills that will come in handy as they get older.

And think how much fun you’ll have too!

“Teaching your grandkids early about giving back will instill a lifelong sense of gratitude and generosity.”

Hunt for the Heart

A good old-fashioned scavenger hunt is always a fun way to spend time with kids. But for Valentine’s Day, why not make it more than just a game? Before the grandkids come over, go and buy non-perishables at the grocery store. Hide them throughout your house and tape a red paper heart to each item. Then write up clues to where each nonperishable is hidden. If you have more than one grandchild, you can divide them into teams. Give them the clues and set them off to find the various items. Create a prize for the winning team such as “You get to choose the book we read before bed time,” and then teach them about philanthropy by explaining that all the items they found are going to be donated to a local food bank or shelter. Take it one step further and plan a grandparent/grandchild date for them to come with you when you drop off the goods.

Teaching kids early about giving back will instill a lifelong sense of gratitude and generosity. Is there a better gift you can give them than that?

Read a Classic Story

As the evening comes to a close and it’s time for them to wind down, choose a classic book to read aloud to the grandkids. Reading actual books in this day and age is becoming rarer, especially for young people. By spending quality time with them and reading to them, you’ll be teaching your grandchildren the value of reading, all the while creating a positive connection in their mind with this pastime. ••• boom | February 2015

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LIGHTS, CAMERA . . .

Passion!

By: Margo and Jim Bell

ANSWERS: 1-i; George (Rock Hudson) snaps out this to Judy’s (Doris Day’s) former beau after their introduction.

2-e; Red Cross nurse Cat (Jennifer Jones) makes this prediction

to ambulance driver Frederick (Rock Hudson) during a romantic interlude in WWI Italy.

3-g; Rick’s (Humphry Bogart’s) comment to Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman).

Another notable line by Rick is “Here’s looking at you, kid.”

4-h; Ronnie (Nicolas Cage) lectures a reluctant Loretta (Cher) in front of his apartment building.

5-c; Rhett (Clark Gable) to Scarlett (Vivian Leigh) when he’s

Now for the facts:

a; Considered for Benjamin Braddock were Robert Redford, Jack Nicholson, Charles Grodin, Steve McQueen, George Peppard, George Hamilton, Warren Beatty, Anthony Perkins, Keir Dullea, Lee Stanley, Brandon de Wilde, Michael Parks, and Burt Ward, before going to Dustin Hoffman For Elaine Robinson: Natalie Wood (turned it down), Candace Bergen, Ann-Margret, Jane Fonda, Tuesday Weld, Caroll Baker, Sue Lyon, Lee Remick, Suzanne Pleshette, Carol Lynley, Elizabeth Ashley, Yvette Mimeaux, Pamela Tiffin, and Hayley Mills. Katharine Ross won the part.

walking out the door. This is one of the most famous lines ever spoken in a movie and declared #1 by the American Film Institute.

For Mr. Robinson: Ronald Reagan and Gene Hackman.

William Daniels was cast instead.

6-b; Yuri (Omar Sharif) reads this line from a note left by Lara (Julie Christie) when she finds out he’s in town.

For Mrs. Robinson: Judy Garland (!), Doris Day, Patricia Neal, Deborah Kerr, Geraldine Page, Rita Hayworth, Susan Hayward, Eva Marie Saint, Shelly Winters, and Ingrid Bergman. Anne Bancroft got the role.

7-a; Playboy/artist Nickie (Cary Grant) to nightclub singer Terry (Deborah Kerr).

8-d; Advice from Rebecca (Bess Wohl) to her mateless sister Sarah (Diane Lane).

9-f; Wailed by naval aviation officer candidate Zack Mayo (Richard Gere) to Sgt. Foley (Louis Gossett, Jr.).

10-a; Tommy Lee Jones played Oliver’s friend at Harvard. b; Ray Milland chose to reveal his bald head. e; The line “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”

was said by both Jennifer (Ali MacGraw) to Oliver, and later Oliver (Ryan O’Neal) to his father (Milland). NOTE: In the 1972 comedy “What’s Up Doc?” Ryan O’Neal reveals to co-star Barbra Streisand that the line is “ . . . the dumbest thing I ever heard.”

Also c) is false, and d) is also false to the extent that filming of Love Story caused damage to campus property, resulting in Harvard denying most requests for filming sites to later movies.

11-c; The Graduate was adapted from a book written by recent college graduate Charles Webb.

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b; Mike Nichols received a million dollars. d; Anne Bancroft was only six years older than Dustin Hoffman,

and eight years older than Katharine Ross, who played her daughter.

Miracles of makeup!

e; the leg with its stocking being removed belonged to then-model Linda Gray. f; At the graduation party the elder Braddocks’ friend advised Benjamin to go into “plastics.” Within a year of the film’s release the plastics industry really took off, credited by many fans to this single word!

12-e; In Love Story, Jenny dies. West Side Story (1961) is based on the Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet (which was made into an excellent 1968 film); Green Card (1990) ends with the married couple George and Brontë separated by government bureaucrats; and the Rogers and Hammerstein musical Flower Drum Song (1961) finishes seemingly happy with two couples getting married but leaving seamstress Joan Chao alone (she laments with the song “Love Look Away”).

ATTENTION MOVIE TRIVIA FANS! Next month’s puzzle will feature Clint Eastwood—and of course, Dirty Harry! •••

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The Elkhart Humane Society Needs Your Help!

Loving animals are in need of families!

ANGELINA JOLIE: Purr! I am a beautiful furry star.

The people here tell me that I am a Turkish Angora. I am soft, silky and ready for a close up. I am three-years-old and have been spayed. Let me play a starring role in your life. I love toys, especially cat nip toys!

ASHTON: I’m a very handsome five-year-old boy‌if I dare say so myself. I am neutered and really ready for a home to call my own. I am very active and really like other dogs. Maybe we could take a walk together this winter? Come and visit me.

JOSIE: Hello, I am a terrier mix and I am just under a year old. I would love to be in my own home! My shelter friends say I am a lap loving, social butterfly that is very curious, active and playful. I want some toys and someone to take me for a walk! Is that you?

BRAD PITT:

You probably recognize my name. I am the feline version of the famous Brad.

I too am a big handsome guy. I like to play, but have a gentle side who likes chin rubs and ear scratches. I am a year and a half old tabby who has been neutered. I would love to be the leading man in your life. boom | February 2015

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Keeping it Clean:

Manage Marital Conflict Better By: Gayla Grace

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onflict co-exists with relationships.

It's unavoidable (no matter how satisfied you are together). It's how we manage conflict that dictates how healthy our relationships are, and oftentimes, whether we end up in divorce court. When properly handled, healthy, fair disagreements can actually strengthen relationships.

In their book, The Remarriage Checkup, marriage and family therapist Ron Deal and researcher David Olson discuss the differences in how couples handle conflict.

"Research has suggested that happy and unhappy couples alike share the same number of conflicts. Unhappy couples just can't get through the differences. They get stuck in them. Healthy couples, by comparison, are much more likely to find creative solutions to their differences and work them out."

Conflict doesn't have to be bad. It's simply a sign that something needs to change in the relationship. It turns bad when we attack the person instead of the problem.

Tips for Fighting Fair

Researcher James McNulty reports that relationships can benefit from healthy conflict. Short-term angry discussions let your partner know that certain behaviors are unacceptable.

So how do you properly address conflict? Here are 12 tips to help: • Agree to remain in control. When emotions escalate and nasty words start flying, resolve never occurs. If the situation proves to be too volatile, take a time out and come back when both of you can discuss the matter calmly.

• Be fair and flexible with solutions. Come to the discussion with both ears open to hear your partner's take on the disagreement. Don't insist your way is the only way even if you think it's the right way.

• State the problem clearly.

Be specific. Use I instead of you. I statements take ownership of our feelings and needs and communicate them to others without placing blame.

It's easier to hear, "I feel insecure when you ignore me" rather than "you make me angry when you don't listen to me."

• Address conflict as it occurs.

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lack of respect, don't let it go 10 times before discussing it.

• Keep conflict away from your children. If you and your husband can't agree on discipline, don't argue about it in front of the kids. Take tough discussions behind closed doors.

• Be a team player. Your partner is your ally. If you insist on winning for a successful outcome, that means your partner has to lose. It's a partnership, not a competition.

• Don't argue via email or texting.

Give your relationship the respect it deserves and take time to confront conflict face-to-face. If you begin a disagreement while texting, stop.

Resolve to finish the discussion in person.

• Don't bring up old issues. Put boundaries around the subject at hand and resolve one issue at a time, thus helping to prevent explosive arguments.

• Pick your battles. Life's too short to argue about every little thing.

Choose what topics are important enough to argue about and leave the others alone. When "disagreeable" spouse comes home after a bad day, don't engage.

• Steer clear of name calling or character assassination. Hurtful words create deep wounds that don't heal easily. Stick to the issue instead of diverting to the person.

• Listen more than you talk. I've heard that women speak about 20,000 words per day, close to 13,000 more than the average man. I'm convinced God gave us one mouth and two ears so we would listen more and talk less.

• Offer grace freely. Be quick to apologize and slow to hold grudges.

When we don't forgive, we suffer mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Forgive and let it go.

It's also important to recognize our part in conflict. In Peacemaking for Families, Ken Sande says, "It takes two to tangle. The fact is, we frequently contribute in some way to relational problems. Whether it be through our words, our thoughts, our motives, our attitudes or our deeds, we are more often than not guilty of either starting or at least aggravating any conflict we are involved in."

Taking a personal inventory and considering how we contribute to conflict requires courage and humility.

After a fight early in our marriage, my husband told me I always had to be right. I insisted I knew best how to handle every situation and had little regard for his opinions. It wasn't the first time I'd heard those words, and I knew he was right. I've worked hard to overcome my prideful attitude and recognize how it contributes to conflict. As a result, my husband and I work through conflict now with a winwin ending.

When conflict comes knocking at your door, don't despair. If you commit to practicing healthy conflict management, you'll find your relationships deepen through resolve.

You don't have to get stuck arguing about the same old thing.

Are you up for a challenge? Pick your weakest link when it comes to conflict.

Where could you improve? Then determine to do conflict differently and watch what a difference it makes in your relationships! •••

Sorin’s Wine Academy Proudly featuring selections from the wineries of Notre Dame graduates, the Sorin’s Wine Academy is excited to present the 2015 series!

At each Wine Dinner, guests enjoy an exceptional five-course meal perfectly paired with our featured vintner.

This year, we will feature the following vintners: Paul Hobbs Winery E. & J. Gallo Winery Cast Wines Trinitas Cellars Vineyard 511 Bargetto Winery Louis M. Martini Winery Full schedule to be released soon!

For reservations and more information, please contact Sorin’s at 574-631-2020.

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recipe

Chunky Cheesecake

Brownies Ingredients • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened • ¼ cup white sugar • 1 egg

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips • ¼ cup butter • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips • ½ cup sugar • 2 eggs • ²⁄³ cup flour • ½ teaspoon baking powder • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

Combine the cream cheese with 1/4 cup of sugar and one egg into a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.

Then, stir one cup chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture. Set aside.

2. Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat off, and set a heatproof mixing bowl over the water.

In the mixing bowl, combine butter with the remaining cup of chocolate chips; stir until just melted and blended together. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and two eggs, then sift together flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the chocolate until evenly blended.

3. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate layer. Top with remaining chocolate mixture. Using a knife, swirl the top chocolate layer into the cream cheese to make a marble pattern.

4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is crinkled and edges pull away from sides of the pan. Cool thoroughly.

Cut into 12 to 16 squares. Store in the refrigerator or freeze.

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book review

All the Light We Cannot See

By Anthony Doerr

Reviewed by: Susie Cleaver, Branch Manager at Harris Branch Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

Editor Picks

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By Laura Lane McNeal www.amazon.com

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By Michelle Gable

www.amazon.com

Did 2014 come and go so quickly that you did not get a chance to read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr? If so, hurry and put this on your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2015 and wait not a moment to begin reading the beautifully lyrical and intricate story Doerr creates.

Set in the years 1934 to 1945, Doerr weaves his pre-war and World War II story of Marie-Laure, a blind Parisian girl and Werner, an electronics-savvy German boy, in short chapters and moving time frames. Their lives include a host of wonderfully– drawn characters brought to life by Doerr’s pen -Marie-Laure’ father, Papa, a locksmith for the Museum of Natural History, her great uncle Etienne, whose psychological suffering from the effects of World War 1 leave him housebound, and Jutta, Werner’s sister, a young girl whose vision makes her wise beyond her years - to name just a few.

As the events of war unfold, Marie-Laure and Papa are forced to leave Paris as the Nazis occupy the city, taking with them a valuable jewel from her father’s employer.

They settle in the seaside town of Saint-Malo, Brittany, with Etienne. Meanwhile, Werner, an orphan from Zollverein, Germany is advanced through the ranks of the Hitler Youth as his skill to understand and repair radios of all types is recognized and desperately needed by the Nazis. By 1944 he is assigned to the Hotel of Bees, a Breton establishment and German strongpoint, just outside the walled city of Saint-Malo.

How the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner come together and all they experience leading up to their meeting should not be disclosed in a review; instead the reader should surrender to the story, as the text, in present tense, builds momentum to its final conclusion. Doerr’s imagery leads us along the way with haunting contrasts of light and dark, such as when Werner describes to the sea to Jutta. “Silver at dawn, green at noon, dark blue in the evening. Sometimes it almost looks red. Or it will turn the color of old coins. Right now the shadows of clouds are dragging across it, and patches of sunlight are touching down everywhere. White strings of gulls drag over it like beads.”

Doerr’s tale is to be savored like a fine meal – slowly and completely.

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FEBRUARY 2015 Events The following list includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates.

February 1st

Feb 9th

February 12th

All Day Studebaker National Museum This exhibit will be featured throughout the month of February at the Studebaker National Museum. There will be over two dozen bikes spanning 114 years of production. This exhibit showcases some of America’s most iconic bikes. Ticket price is between $5 (youth) to $8 (adult). Children under five are free!

6:30 P.M. Evangelical Covenant Church of South Bend Taught by Michiana YMCA instructors, this class combines scriptural study, nutrition and weight loss hints and 45-60 minutes of exercise each week. Price is $15 per person.

8:00 P.M. The Brick, South Bend One Night Band comes to South Bend from The Windy City and delivers a high energy evening to remember! With a diverse repertoire of Top 40's hits spanning over six decades, this band truly has something for everyone. You’ll find yourself shaking it to decades of Rock n' Roll, cutting a rug to Motown's finest, busting a move to some Hip Hop, gettin’ down with a lil' Country and singing your heart out to a Pop Rock guilty pleasure. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

The American Motorcycle: The Ride Goes On

Feb 5th

Brushville Concert At The Brick

8:00 P.M. The Brick, South Bend Liven up this winter with great music! Brushville delivers upbeat, rockin' country music! #1 on Billboard's Heatseeker Chart (East North Central) and #22 on iTune's TOP Country Albums Chart, this will be a performance you don't want to miss. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, please call 574-993-9676.

Feb 6th

Woodlawn Walks

Noon Woodlawn Nature Center, Elkhart This free event to celebrate 50 years with Woodlawn Nature Center will take visitors outside and explore the woods at Woodlawn.

You will look for signs of winter, animals in winter and winter tree identification as you hike.

Meet inside the center at noon!

Chocolate Fest

5:00 PM First Unitarian Church Chocolate and an art opening, what better combination could there be? Visit the First Unitarian Church during South Bend’s First Friday for this free event. Tickets for chocolate items (like candy, fudge, cookies, moon pies, brownies, decaf Mackinaw Island Fudge coffee, etc.) will be only $1! There will be a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit to dip, too.

Feb 8th

Record & CD Collector’s Show

11:00 AM Comfort Suites, South Bend Over 20,000 used & new LPs, 45s, CDs, music videos and memorabilia ranging from all types of music from the 1940’s to current. There will be collectors and dealers from four to six states.

This is one of the 10 biggest vinyl shows in the Midwest. Free admission to the public.

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Body, Mind And Spirit Exercise Class

Meditation Yoga

5:30 P.M. Elkhart Environmental Center Do you enjoy yoga? Would you like to try yoga, but don’t know where to start? The Elkhart Environmental Center hosts a monthly introductory yoga class led by Kristen SmithMyers, RYT 500, from Tree of Life Yoga Center in Elkhart. Participants learn relaxation techniques to help stretch the body and clear the mind, while enjoying the beautiful, natural setting of the environmental center. The class is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioner, including beginners! Advance registration is required. Call 574-293-5070 to register. Space is limited and this class fills up fast! Join us for an evening of relaxation!

Feb 10th

Winter Photography Workshop

9:30 A.M. Wellfield Botanic Gardens Are you interested in photography but aren’t sure where to start? Learn to capture the essence of winter and its sparkling landscape during the Winter Photography Workshop at Wellfield Botanic Gardens on Tuesday, February 10th from 9:30am to 11:30am. Photographer Peggy Scholfield will lead the class in the basics of lens and meter types, ISO uses and more.

All experience levels welcome. Portions of the class will be held outdoors in the Gardens, dress for the weather. Cost is $10 per person.

Participants will meet at the Visitors Cottage.

Bring your camera. Registration is required.

Registration ends on Friday, February 6th. To register go to www.wellfieldgardens.org or call 574-266-2006 for more information.

One Night Band Concert

Feb 14th

Valentine Day Soup and Ski

10:00 A.M. St. Patrick’s County Park, South Bend Enjoy a beautiful Valentine’s Day morning cross country skiing the trails of St. Patrick’s County Park. While out on the trails stop by the Manion Cabin for lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to warm up with a hot bowl of soup from Victorian Pantry. Fee includes ski rental, trail fee and lunch. Registration and payment by February 10. To register call 574-654-3155. Check in is at 10 a.m. and the fee is $18/person.

February 15th Have A Ball Club

5:00 P.M. Strikes & Spares, Mishawaka Learn how to bowl by joining Strikes and Spares Have a Ball Club! One adult and one youth per team. Each child receives a brand new bowling ball at the end of the club. You and your child will bowl two games each week for 16 weeks for $15 per team! Contact Strikes and Spares for more information.

Feb 17th

Stitches & Scones

5:30 P.M. LaGrange County Public Library-Main Attention needle workers! Whatever fiber art you’re into--knitting, quilting, crochet, rughooking, lacemaking, spinning--bring it with you and join the group by the fireplace! Stitches & Scones is part of their Craft Societies programs, where you can bring your own materials and join a group of like-minded crafters!

"Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love."

- Mother Teresa

Feb 19th

Let It Be - A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles

7:30 P.M. Morris Performing Arts Center Enjoyed by over 800,000 people worldwide, LET IT BE continues to delight fans around the globe, having recently performed for audiences in Germany, Japan, Moscow, Singapore and the U.K. The show is packed with over 40 of The Beatles songs, including: "Hard Day's Night," "Day Tripper," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "Twist and Shout, "Get Back," "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" and "Strawberry Fields."

Tickets range from $34.50 to $57.50. For more information, please contact the box office at 574-235-9190.

Chicago Loud 9 Concert

8:00 P.M. The Brick, South Bend Chicago Loud 9 is an alternative hip hop band out of Chicago! Concert starts at 8, doors open at 7. This is a fully-stacked 9-piece hip-hop / rock / pop ensemble, known for its wild mix of styles and high-intensity, rock-infused performances!

Walk-in tickets available until max capacity is reached. $15 at the door or $12 in advance. For more information, please call 574-993-9676.

Feb 21st

Linton’s Winter Seminars and Workshops 10:00 A.M. Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, Elkhart Everyone is invited to attend their free, informative Saturday Seminars. Workshops have fees. Seating is limited, and must be reserved in advance by calling 574-293-9699, ext. 0 or emailing jenn@lintons.com. For more information regarding their classes for February and March, please visit their website at www. lintons.com.

Feb 23rd

Winter Art Classes

All Day South Bend Museum of Art These art classes are for adults and children.

Enrollment is open for the 8 week Winter Class Sessions. For more information, please contact the South Bend Museum of Art.

Feb 25th Crafter Club

2:00 P.M. Bristol Public Library Join their talented group of crafters in an afternoon of conversation and lots of creative fun! All ages and crafts are welcome. Stop by and learn a new craft or two for free!

Spring Semester Art Exhibition

12:00 P.M. Moreau Center for the Arts, Notre Dame The Moreau Art Galleries welcomes you to two spring exhibitions that will happen until March 6, 2015. The opening reception for the exhibitions is 5-7 p.m. This event is free to the public.

Feb 26th

Forces of Nature

6:30 P.M. PHM Digital Video Theater/Planetarium Come close to nature's most powerful and extreme forces. Cameras capture massive volcanoes, earthquakes and storms as a team of scientists travel the world in an attempt to figure out what causes these dangerous, yet undeniably thrilling natural occurrences. Adults are $3, seniors are $2 and children are $1.

James and the Drifters Concert

7:00 P.M. The Brick, South Bend James and the Drifters have a sound that is "the transfiguration of modern pop folk into the likeness of the golden-era of rock!" Concert starts at 7, doors open at 6. Stylistically James and the Drifters have shaken off their dusty-folk/ Americana-boots for the tough thick-skinned sound of rock and blues. Melodic guitar riffs and coastal three-part harmonies, pure and strong, move along within the rock driven rhythm section. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

Feb 28th Tea & Ink

2:00 P.M. LaGrange County Public Library-Main Attention calligraphers! Bring your pens and paper, practice your technique and talk fonts with other “letter-heads,” while enjoying an assortment of teas in the Community Room.

This free event is to help polish your skills, learn from watching others, make new friends and--of course--enjoy refreshments!

Goodwill Glamour Wedding, Prom & Special Events

11:00 A.M. DoubleTree, South Bend Don’t miss Goodwill Glamour Fashionable Fun for your Wedding, Prom or Special Event on Saturday, February 28th at DoubleTree in South Bend from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is FREE and you can shop the Glamour Boutique for wedding gowns, prom dresses and evening wear. Beautiful accessories and gift items will be for sale by local vendors, and they’ll be on hand to display their services and offer a wide variety of expertise for those planning the high school prom, a wedding or special event. Contact Katie Paceley at: (574) 472-7379 for more information or visit: www.GoodwillFashionShow.com. boom | February 2015

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