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ee those streamers on the cover? No, it’s not New Year’s Eve. Rather, it’s a celebration of Janice Doyle, publishing the first Editor copy of the new Lifestyles After 50 magazine. The magazine you’ve known as Senior Connection / Mature Lifestyles is making changes to better serve YOU, our readers. The change of name is all a part of our continuing effort to deliver the most up-to-date informational, educational and entertaining news items and stories. Since there isn’t just one way to live life after the age of 50, we’re adjusting and adapting to help you find ways to take advantage of the many options available to you and to enrich your lives. Our west central Florida location offers an infinite variety of options in lifestyles: start a business of your own, go back to school, develop cultural and recreational talents and so much more. We are deeply committed to offering you new and fresh ideas for living the lifestyle you choose to the fullest. What you’ll find in Lifestyles After 50 will be suggestions for ways to cut to the chase and drop right into the next chapter of your life. Want to travel? We offer diverse
growth and diversity, both for the community and the individual reader. As Editor, my search for content will include finding ways you can enhance your life, whether you have just turned 50 and have that new AARP card in your wallet or whether you’ve just turned 90 and are in training for the Senior Games. And if you’re somewhere in between, I’ll be cheering you on no matter what lifestyle you’ve chosen. Kathy Beck is Publisher and Director of the many expos and events we sponsor. Watch for the next Senior Fun Fest or Senior Friendly Extravaganza in your area to find the very latest in products, services and information for your lifestyle. You’ll enjoy the entertainment, giveaways, prizes and fun at all of the events. Drop me an email (janice@ lifestylesafter50.com). Give me your feedback and ideas on what new items you would like to see. Let me know how we can enhance your Lifestyles After 50 And I’m so glad you’re joining us for the journey forward.
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Bees Give Them a Natural Buzz BY JANICE DOYLE
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t’s getting hot in Florida! That doesn’t matter to Joyce Lang of Seffner and Miles Carter. Together they manage about 70 hives in the area around Joyce’s house. I joined them on a recent morning as they checked on some of their hives in a neighboring orange grove. Joyce’s business card shows her company as “My Sweet Bees Apiary” and her title as “attendant to her majesty The Queen.” The cards are a part of her whimsical nature that can also be seen in the decorated bee hives which she and Miles tend. Their pink, turquoise, yellow and blue hives are covered with murals of flowers, vines, butterflies and bees around the sides. Joyce said, “I really do think it helps the bees find their way home. It’s also fun to recognize which one is which and you know without a doubt it is your hive from afar.”
All three of us were wearing head-to-toe beekeeping suits, gloves and veiled hats as we approached the first hives. Miles and Joyce check each hive about every two weeks. A hive has 30 to 60 thousand bees (depending on the season, with spring being the most populous). Joyce first “smoked” the hive to pacify the bees and then slowly and gently lifted off the top and the two upper boxes. She then gently pried apart (honey is sticky, you know) the vertical frames inside each box and lifted several out to inspect the bees and honey. One thing is obvious. Joyce and Miles only own the hives—the bees are doing their own thing inside the hives. The queen stays busy laying 1,500 to 2,000 eggs a day, all day, every day, Joyce said. “She has to because the worker bees give their all for the good of the colony and only live between 35 and 45 days.”
Joyce Lang displays a section of one of the beehives in her apiary.
Beekeeping, formally known as apiculture, is the process of artificially maintaining honey bee colonies. Honey bees are vital to fruit and vegetable production, collecting pollen and then spreading it to other plants—pollination and fertilization. “We also have our bees in blueberry fields, orange groves and organic gardens,” Joyce said. “The
importance of honeybees cannot be emphasized enough. One third of everything we eat is thanks to the honeybees. The honey and the wax are wonderful products that the bees produce, but the most important thing they do is to pollinate!” Joyce and Miles are taking the University of Florida’s five-year Master Beekeeper Program, moving through four levels: Apprentice Beekeeper, Advanced Beekeeper, Master Beekeeper and Master Craftsman Beekeeper. She said she finds endless pleasure and fascination in watching their bees and “. . . nothing in the whole world smells better than a healthy hive brimming with bees, new comb and honey!” If you want bees among your plants, Joyce recommends using poisons and insecticides minimally, growing more earth friendly plants and letting the natural wildflowers (some people call them weeds) flourish. To learn more, call Joyce at (813) 503-9656.
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5th Annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival, Plant City!
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n May 5 and 6, 2012, the Keel and Curley Winery invites everyone to the 5th Annual Blueberry Festival to celebrate the Florida Blueberry Harvest. Keel and Curley Winery and the festival grounds are located 15 minutes east of downtown Tampa at 5202 W. Thonotosassa Rd. Plant City, FL 33565. Gates open at 8 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday with the festival closing at 6 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Visitors can “U-Pick” Blueberries on over 20 acres of fruit-filled Blueberry bushes. They can also taste all 12 Keel and Curley Winery varieties while listening to live music on the 2500 square foot deck overlooking a duck pond. This is a great event for children as well with free kid’s activities
including bouncy houses, slides and antique tractor display. The festival will also include over 50 local vendors including craft, food and commercial tables for all ages. Keel and Curley Winery has been producing wine in Hillsborough County since 2003 and currently produces about 300,000 bottles of blueberry, strawberry and other fruit wines every year on its 25-acre farm and winery outside Plant City. Its wines can be found throughout Florida in Publix, Walmart, ABC Liquor, Total Wine & More and Albertsons. If you would like more information on this event and venue, please call (813) 720-5474 or email clay@sixstarsbeverageco.com. More info at KeelandCurleywinery.com.
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n honor of all the years our readers spent as mothers and grandmothers, we give you a new, revised dictionary of terms:
Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.
Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots.
Full Name: What you call your child when you’re mad at him.
Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them right. Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word. Independent: How we want our children to be for as long as they do everything we say.
Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.
Show Off: A child who is more talented than yours.
Sterilize: What you do to your first baby’s pacifier by boiling it, and to your last baby’s pacifier by blowing on it and wiping it with saliva.
Top Bunk: Where you should never put a child wearing Superman jammies.
Two-Minute Warning: When the baby’s face turns red and she begins to make those familiar grunting noises. Whodunit: None of the kids that live in your house.
Share with anyone who has been a mother! They’ll understand it all.
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ridays Bachelors & Belles evening dances. On the largest wooden dance floor in Tampa! Zendah Grotto Hall, 4450 W. Ohio Ave., Tampa. 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. $7 for members, $9 for nonmembers. Info: (813) 971-0817.
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– 19 “The Red Velvet Cake War,” a Southern comedy, presented by Plant City Entertainment at 101 N. Thomas St., Plant City. $12 senior tickets at the door. Call (813) 754-4929 or plantcityentertainment.com.
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Taiko Japanese Drumming at SouthShore Regional Library, Ruskin. 2 p.m. Call (813) 273-3652.
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Meet John V. Cinchett, author of Vintage Tampa Storefronts and Scenes, at Larmon Furniture 1324 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City. Noon to 3 p.m. 19 at Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave. 1 to 4 p. Phone (813) 841-4355.
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Tampa Union Station Centennial and National Train Day. Displays, music, operating model railroads, prizes, telegraph demos. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 601 N. Nebraska Avenue, Downtown Tampa. (813) 221-7601.
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Antiques Evaluations. Saturdays at Henry B. Plant Museum. Skilled appraisers, verbal evaluation. 10 a.m. to noon. $5/item, four items per family. (813) 254-1891.
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Ernest Hooper, speaker, telling about his grandmother, Mother’s Day Luncheon for Brandon Christian Women’s Connection. SEC, Bell Shoals Baptist Church, Brandon. 11 a.m. $13. Call (813) 740-0098.
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“Get Those Hummers” class at Temple Terrace Library presented by Hillsborough County Extension. Info at (813) 273-3652.
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Dance Club, Freedom Plaza, Sun City Center. Free. 7 - 9:30 p.m. Cash bar. Info at (813) 634-1824.
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Flicks and Food Trucks every third Thursday in Channelside area. Gourmet finger fare, microbrews, watch a flick. 6 to 10 p.m. More at tampabaymarkets.com.
The Florida Orchestra
Season Finale Concerts Dee Moses, Principal Bass © Thomas Bruce Studio
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AAUW’s (American Assoc. of University Women) scholarship Fundraiser at Tampa Yacht Club. Guest speaker: Dr. Susan McManus, USF’s Political Science Dept. $45/person (mail to Joyce Ellsworth, 11107 N. 21st St., Tampa FL 33612). Info at (813) 932-6902.
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$5 Day at the Lowry Park Zoo (presented by Walmart). 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Park and shuttle free from lot next to Tampa Greyhound Park. Zoo rides not included. Adult: $23.95; seniors (60+): $21.95, children ages 3 –11: $18.95. Call (813) 935-8552 for more information.
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Health and Wellness Fair at Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd., Sun City Center. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions, call (813) 634-1824.
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“Murder on the Menu” dinner theater by MurderS She Wrote at Spaghetti Warehouse, 1911 N. 19th St. Tampa. 6:15 p.m. Tickets $34.95 dinner and show. Call (813) 248-1720.
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“Dances of the Philippines,” music, songs, dances of the Philippine Islands at Straz Center. Tickets (813) 312-6518.
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“A Night at the Theatre,” favorite Broadway songs and opera arias sung by Kyoung and Won Cho at Carrollwood Cultural Center. Phone for tickets and information: (813) 269-1310.
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Once Upon a Time Stuart Malina conducts this morning concert featuring Ravel’s Beauty and the Beast from Mother Goose Suite, Tchaikovsky’s Waltz from Swan Lake, and Williams’ ET: Adventures on Earth. Join us one hour before curtain for a pre-concert conversation and complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
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Postcards from Paris Enjoy a celebration of the City of Lights with romantic French melodies, Edith Piaf classics, Josephine Baker hits, Parisian café music, Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz, high-kicking can-cans, soaring film scores by Michel Legrand and more. Featuring vocalists Kersten Rodau and Robb Asklof, guitarist Gil Gutierrez, and accordion player Patrick Harison, Sarah Hicks conducts.
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Meet Frankie Avalon and Other Greats on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise
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fter the extraordinary success of the first two Malt Shop Memories Cruises, the next annual cruise will expand to a sevenday trip with more ports of call and additional performances by an incredible array of stars from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Departing on Oct. 27 (through Nov. 3) from Fort Lauderdale, the cruise will set sail on Holland America’s luxurious M.S. Eurodam for Turks & Caicos, San Juan, St. Thomas and the private island of Half Moon Cay. As a full ship charter, the Eurodam will be transformed into a floating ‘50s and ‘60s entertainment complex, treating passengers to concerts and special events such as sock hops, hula hoop contests, prom night, beach parties, and, of course, interaction with their favorite singers and much more.
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Inspired by Time Life’s popular Malt Shop Memories CD series, the voyage will be highlighted by performances by some of the biggest artists of the era, including Dion, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Ronnie Spector, Darlene Love, The Original Drifters, The Duprees, Sonny Turner (former lead singer of the Platters), Carl Gardner’s Coasters, Kenny Vance and the Planotones, The Chiffons, The Tymes, The Marvelettes, Al “Lil Fats” Jackson, John Kuse and the Excellents, The Dedications, The Encounters, The Acchords, Gino Monopoli/Dwight Icenhower and, returning as the cruise host, the wildly popular oldies DJ Jerry “The Geator with the Heater” Blavat. “You’ll see some of the best entertainment from that wonderful era,” says Bobby Rydell. “Mix and mingle with all of us and bring back those great memories while making fabulous new ones.”
In addition to the incredible line-up of concerts, The Malt Shop Memories cruise will offer non-stop events, parties and ‘50s and ‘60s-themed activities throughout the ship and the entire length of the cruise. Grab your blanket for the beach party, kick off your shoes for the sock hop, dress in your finest for Prom Night and get ready to meet the performers in person during specially designed meet and greets. In celebration of the memory of the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, the Malt Shop Memories Cruise will host the richest Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in the World. The event will feature some of the most well-known and talented tribute artists in the world competing for a cash prize of $5,000. Notes the Executive Producer of Time Life’s Malt Shop Memories CD collection, Alan Rubens, “They say you can’t live in the past—but it sure is fun visiting for a few days!” “Our staff had so much fun on the 2011 Malt Shop Memories
Cruise!” offers Michael Lazaroff of Entertainment Cruise Productions. “It was a joy meeting the guests, engaging the artists and bringing Malt Shop Memories to life. By moving the cruise to 7 days and to Holland America, the cruise now becomes a ‘home game’ for us and we promise that it will run like clockwork and the upgrades in rooms, service, food and amenities will only add to the fantastic musical experience.” The Malt Shop Memories Cruise was developed in association with Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC. Tickets for the cruise are available now. Visit MaltShopCruise. com or call (877) 700-6258 (MALT). Cabin prices start at $1550 per person including all meals, entertainment and onboard activities. The Time Life Malt Shop Memories CD collection, featuring a 10-CD box set, a 4-CD set and a holiday disc, has sold nearly 4 million CDs and remains one of Time Life’s most popular sellers.
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Diane Keaton Reflects on Her Career and Life
BY EVELYN MACKEY
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conic actress Diane Keaton is still blazing her own way. At 67 she’s the still-never-married mother of two adopted children, ages 17 and 12. She has 50 movies and TV shows under her belt. In the ‘70s, she started a fashion trend for unisex clothes. Indeed, Keaton can dress “like a bag lady, among a host of women in spectacular dresses, and look individual rather than ridiculous,” according to one writer. Keaton is best known for playing eccentric, free-spirited characters who speak in rushed, awkward sentences and who laugh easily at life’s circumstances. It is those sentences and circumstances that make her endearing and charming to fans of all ages.
She and Woody Allen made a total of eight movies together.
This month marks the release of her autobiography titled Then Again, in which she reflects on the girl she was and the actress she became. As her mother was suffering with Alzheimer’s and having watched her father die of a brain tumor, Keaton took her mother’s 85 journals and began mixing her mother’s life story gently with her own life and feelings. One of the biggest revelations in Then Again is Keaton’s struggle with bulimia. “With bulimia, I never expected sympathy or for people to understand,” she said in an interview with AARP. “What I cared about was the secret I kept. It felt like a burden. I never told my mother. It’s amazing how the dark secrets inside us don’t matter much to the outside world.”
Her track to stardom Her breakout role was on Broadway in the ‘60s in Hair. As understudy to the lead, she gained attention by not removing any of her clothing. In 1971, Keaton won a part in The Godfather, holding her own opposite legends like Al Pacino and Marlon Brando. Two years later she reprised her role in The Godfather: Part II, and in 1990, she finished the trilogy in Godfather III. Keaton had a long relationship with Woody Allen and rose to fame in part through a series of his hit comedies. She would later say of that time: “When I first got to know
Her salary for making The Godfather in 1972 was $35,000. In 1990, her salary for making The Godfather, Part III was $1,500,000.
Woody and I was going out with him, What next? I noticed that people never wanted In an exclusive interview with AARP to hear anything that I had to say the Magazine, Keaton revealed how at all. They just wanted to be in the she feels about reaching age 67. She shadow of his light and I remember said, “Let me tell you the best part really having a hard time with that.” about getting older. The best part is But it was Woody Allen whose that I’m still here and, because the 1977’s Annie Hall brought about her end is in sight, I treasure it all more. first and only Oscar for Best Actress. That’s why I don’t worry about crying After Woody, she was in a scene anymore. Now soon paired with Warren it comes easily. I know Beatty. He cast Diane in the emotion’s all there. his sweeping historical You have to live life that epic Reds (1981), though way, you know? Take the two broke up risks. Do things you shortly following the can’t imagine. ’Cause release of the film. hey, why not, right?” Her comedy hits Would she have plastic included co-starring with surgery? She told the Steve Martin in Father interviewer: “I haven’t of the Bride in 1991 had it, but never say Diane Keaton wins an and Father of the Bride, Oscar for Best Actress never. Because when you Part II in 1995 and with do, you are definitely goGoldie Hawn in The First Wives Club. ing to go there. . . I’ve done all kinds Capitalizing on senior audiences to of things I said I wouldn’t do and, understand later-life love, Keaton of course, now I’m glad. Thrilled.” co-starred with Jack Nicholson in And what does her future hold? What 2003’s Something’s Gotta Give, which would she like to find as an actor? “A grossed $125 million in North Ameri- really out-there role where I let it all ca. Roger Ebert wrote that “Nicholson hang out. Get totally enraged. Go to an and Keaton bring so much experience, extreme. I have not really had that opknowledge and humor to their charportunity, and I hope it will happen.” acters that the film works in ways the You can view AARP the screenplay might not have even hoped Magazine’s entire article at for.” The following year, Keaton www.aarp.org/entertainment/ received her fourth Academy Award movies-for-grownups/info-03-2012/ nomination for her role in the film. age-defying-diane-keaton.html.
1995: Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the “100 Sexiest Stars in Film History” (#46).
2006: Her performance as Annie Hall in Annie Hall is ranked #60 on Premiere Magazine’s 100 Greatest Performances of All Time.
Next up, she stars in Darling Companion.
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Celebrate Older Americans Month M ay is Older Americans Month. Since 1963, communities across the nation have joined in the annual commemoration of Older Americans Month—a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to celebrating the contributions and achievements of older Americans. The theme for Older Americans Month this year is Never Too
Old to Play!
With baby-boomers reaching retirement age, many communities have increased their efforts to provide meaningful opportunities for older adults. Current trends show that people over age 60 account for an
ever-growing percentage of participants in community service positions, faith-based organizations, online social networking as well as arts and recreational groups. Lifelong participation in social, creative and physical activities has proven many health benefits as we age. Older Americans also strengthen our communities by encouraging others to stay active. Young people who have significant relationships with a grandparent or elder report that these relationships helped shape their values, goals and life choices. We Salute our Older Americans this month and every month. Thanks for setting a great example for all of us.
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Communal Living Attracting More 60-Something Women
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ome say the ‘60s hippies are going back to the commune. Others call the growing number of female baby boomers rooming together “The Golden Girls phenomenon.” Author Martha Nelson, who at 65 is on the leading edge of a tsunami of retiring boomers, says it’s really all about choosing the company of friends. “As a group, we’ve been empowered more than past generations of women,” says Nelson, whose debut novel, Black Chokeberry (BlackChokeberryTheBook. com), is the story of three disparate older women who unexpectedly end up sharing a home. “We’re more worldly, stronger, financially savvy and healthier than our ancestors—through no fault of their own—and we know what we want.”
Increasingly, what they want is to actively age with the camaraderie, laughter, understanding and support of other women who share their ideas of healthy lifestyles, good food from their own gardens, green living and myriad activities on a moment’s notice. In 2010, 480,000 baby boom women lived with a least one unrelated female, according to an AARP analysis. The growing number of U.S. HomeShare programs, which help connect people interested in sharing a house, say their numbers have been steadily rising since the economy belly-flopped. Nelson notes that there are several reasons why women more than men
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and movies and, occasionally, indulgent tears she felt safe to shed. The movement for cohousing—where residents have private living spaces but share common areas and tasks such as cooking—started in Denmark and is catching on in the United States. Practical considerations of creating close living communities include health and safety, care in times of an accident or medical emergency, and saving money, Nelson says. But boomers are renowned for demanding more than creature comforts from life, she adds. “We want to be happy; we’re healthy, active and we want to enjoy ourselves as we age. We want to travel, go to a movie with a neighbor or housemate, cook a meal, share a garden, and feel that we are contributing to our communities. “What started with Rosie the Riveter has brought us to this,” says Nelson who is happily married again, but fascinated by the new movement of cohousing.
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he overuse of antibiotics is “slowly killing us,” said Shane Ellison, author of Overthe-Counter Natural Cures. “My daughter was three years old when she had her first emergency room visit. Suffering from high fever and chest pain, every muscle in her fragile body tensed for air. Her lungs were being attacked by pneumonia. The antibiotic penicillin saved her life,” said Ellison, who is known as “The People’s Chemist.” “Today, antibiotics are a luxury that previous generations didn’t have. But antibiotic overuse is slowly killing us. Igniting massive amounts of side effects, they’re also training bacteria how to evade our most potent medicines,” said Ellison. He notes that if current use of antibiotics continues, antibiotic resistance will soon yield all current medications useless according to the World Health Organization (WHO). And that means we have no more defenses against biological nasties—our longevity would go back to the Stone Age, where every infection was life threatening. Antibiotic medications should never be used as a first line of defense against common illness, according to the author. We need to start relying on our own immune system— innate and adaptive immunity.
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that you don’t care or that you’re hiding something, and you definitely don’t want to offer misinformation that might do more harm than good. “Don’t feel pressured to say something you don’t want to,” instructs St. John. “However, do try to formulate an answer that lets the patient know you are taking him and his concerns seriously. Honest yet noncommittal answers might include: ‘I’m not the right person to answer that, but I’ll help you find out,’ or ‘Wow, that’s the $64,000 question, isn’t it? I need a little time to digest this.’” Respect the patient’s right to an answer without giving a response that might be erroneous. And if you promise to gather more information, make sure to follow up on that commitment.”
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used to digest fats). Your body doesn’t store large amounts of water-soluble . What are the vitamins. The water-soluble vitamins you don’t need are removed by your benefits of vitamins? kidneys and come out in your urine. A: It’s very important to talk with your Your body has to use bile acids to doctor before you take any vitamin absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Once and mineral pills, especially if you take these vitamins are absorbed, your prescription medicines, have any health body stores them in body fat. When problems or are elderly. Taking too you need them, your body takes much of a vitamin or mineral can cause them out of storage to be used. problems with some medical tests or Here are some water-soluble vitamins: interfere with drugs you’re taking. Vitamin C, biotin and the seven B Vitamins and minerals are vitamins—thiamin (B-1), riboflavin (B“micronutrients” your body needs 2), niacin (B-3), pantothenic acid (B-5), in small but steady amounts. Your pyridoxine (B-6), folic acid (B-9) body can’t make most micronutrients, and cobalamin (B-12). Here are some so you must get them elsewhere. fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E or K. Vitamins are natural substances Minerals come from the earth found in plants and animals. There or from water. Plants and animals are two types of vitamins: absorb them to get nutrients. The water-soluble and fat-soluble. “major minerals” are calcium, Water-soluble vitamins are easphosphorus, magnesium, sodium, ily absorbed by your body. Unlike potassium, sulfur and chloride. They fat-soluble vitamins, they don’t have are considered major minerals because to be absorbed using bile acids (fluids adults need them in large amounts.
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onor Guard units from numerous veterans groups across the country perform military funeral honors for fallen comrades. However, the groups provide “the colors” for many other ceremonial events. Veterans who join a group such as an American Legion all agree that providing funeral honors is an honor.” Mourners at these funerals often assume the military coordinates the ceremony, but in reality, the military is only required to send two active duty personnel to fold and present the flag. Other than that, the family or funeral home will request the presence of the Honor Guard. Joan Arcand was a Navy nurse during the Korean War. Today she serves as chaplain of Suncoast Chapter of the Korean War Veterans, Chapter 14, Pinellas Park. “We provide military funerals,” she said. “It doesn’t matter what war they served in, we will accept an assignment wherever a veteran has a service.” Her group is one of several in the area that provide this important service for veterans. “It’s a final thank you for their service. All veterans have stories to tell.” The honor guards represent those stories to the families. Chapter 14 has a dozen or more men Arcand can call upon to help her. “Providing Honor Guard service is something we’ve taken on as what
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Mysterious Red-Faced Disorder Leaves 16 Million Feeling Blue W hile rosacea has become increasingly recognized as a common and conspicuous red-faced disorder, mounting evidence has shown that it can cause far more emotional stress and physical pain than previously known. More than 16 million Americans have rosacea.
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to their cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. Then just when they start to feel concerned, the redness disappears. Unfortunately, it happens again and again, becoming ruddier and lasting longer each time—and eventually visible blood vessels may appear. Without treatment, bumps and pimples often develop, growing more extensive over time, and burning, itching and stinging are common. In severe cases, especially in men, the nose may become enlarged from the development of excess tissue. This is the condition that gave comedian W.C. Fields his trademark red, bulbous nose. In some people the eyes are also affected, feeling irritated and appearing watery or bloodshot. Severe cases of this condition, known as ocular rosacea, can result in reduced visual acuity. Among the most famous rosacea sufferers is former President Bill Clinton, whose doctors disclosed that he has
this condition in The New York Times. Others reported to have suffered from the disorder include Princess Diana, financier J.P. Morgan and the Dutch painter Rembrandt. In new NRS surveys, more than 90 percent of the respondents said they had suffered some form of physical pain from their condition. Perhaps even more ravaging than its physical effects, rosacea often inflicts significant damage to people’s emotional, social and professional lives. “It would be hard to invent a more embarrassing disease than rosacea,” said Dr. Ted Grossbart, a psychologist at Harvard Medical School. “It affects the one part of the body that cannot be hidden—the face—and can leave its victims feeling isolated and even alienated from society.” Adding insult to injury is a common myth that rosacea sufferers, who often have a red face and nose, may
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Dick Clark Remembered
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ick Clark, the ever-youthful television host who, more than any other personality, brought rock ‘n roll into the life and times of American culture has died. He was 82. His American Bandstand went from a local Philadelphia show to a national phenomenon by being very simple. He once said, “I played records, the kids danced and America watched.” The show was on ABC’s daytime lineup from 1957 to 1987.
Clark produced and ultimately influencing integration. Our publication family many game shows American Bandstand was a platform remembered Dick Clark: and was known for all artists like myself. Also special Senior events entertainer Ken for the year-end to me is the fact he was from PennsylBrady, of the original Casinos countdown from group, singer of “Then You Can vania, like myself. He will be missed.” Times Square. For a Tell Me Goodbye”: “He was Vicki Willis of Tampa was a teenager time in the 1980s, the the icon of music for everyone. in the ‘60s and says, “Every Saturday talk and game show Everyone who was anyone was I would hurry to finish my chores icon had shows on on his show. He was kind and and run to my girlfriend’s house to Ken Brady all three networks. gentle. There is no way anyone watch American Bandstand. It was As an iconic leader will ever come close to him. I always fun to see the newest styles in integration issues, he give black watched him every day. I watched and dances.” artists their due by playing original the dancers do ‘the Stroll’ for R&B recordings instead of cover From local singer James the first time on his show.” versions by white performers. Marvel: It was 1969 and I Clark endeared himself to fans across was with the band Mercy. Richie Merritt, formerly the country in 2004 Dick Clark had me on the with the Marcels and when he continued phone as his audience on a regular entertainer at performing even after American Bandstand was our events, said, “I am he suffered a stroke rating our song ‘Love so sorry to hear of Dick that affected his abilCan Make You Happy.’ Clark’s passing. He was James Marvel ity to speak and walk. Dick Clark said, ‘the an American Institution. with the band Yes, “the world’s kids love your song!’ The Dick was there before “Mercy,” late ‘60s oldest teenager” rest was history. Mercy there was a Motown. has died. He will went on to make the Top 10, second He was a visionary and a major Ritchie Merritt be missed. only to The Beatles’ ‘Get Back.’” force in changing pop culture
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If Today Was Your Last Day… I f today was your last day, would you die with no regrets? The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying began as a blog post, quickly garnering thousands of views and shares and becoming one of the most popular blog posts of 2012. With three million followers, Bronnie Ware collected years of insight into a new bestselling book that focuses on how we, the living, can make the most out of our lives right now. After switching from a career in finance to palliative care, Bronnie realized that almost every person she cared for shared at least one of five common regrets:
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1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself. 2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. 3. I wish I’d been brave enough to express my feelings. 4. I wish I’d stayed in touch with my friends. 5. I wish I’d let myself be happier.
These sound like simple wishes, but as she traveled through her clients’ despair, Bronnie was able to engage with the retroactive intentions of the departing to improve her own life, removing layers of personal doubt and sadness in order to live more freely and consciously choose happiness. Squaring off with death is a universal reality that touches us all. The book’s insights urge readers to live actively in the here and now. So, if today was your last day, would you be dying with any regrets? “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,” by Bronnie Ware.
ore Americans than ever will also soon be deciding how to handle their eldercare. Steve Casto, Retirement Income Specialist and author of Is Your Retirement Headed in the Right Direction? says there are important questions and answers to consider before making that critical decision. “The key thing to balance is the difference between what you think you’ll need and what you can afford between your liquid assets and insurance coverage,” Casto said. “If you don’t start by asking yourself the right questions, you’ll never get to the answers that will lead to a successful long-term care plan.”
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beginning of an injury or illness and receiving benefit payments from an insurer. With long-term care, the typical elimination period is 90 days, which means you are responsible for covering the first 90 days of care on your own. Most people believe that Medicare covers the first 90 days, which is dead wrong. It only covers it under certain conditions, and not all patients meet those conditions, which include: • A nursing home stay that follows a three-day hospital stay
• Admission to a nursing home within 30 days of hospital discharge • A Medicare-certified nursing home • Physician-certified need for skilled care on a daily basis
Here are some questions – and their answers:
Q. Should I opt for nursing-home or in-home care insurance?
A. When selecting insurance plans, protect against your worst risk first. In-home care is more about maintenance, while care outside the home is focused on crises. Home care is good for when a person needs help getting around. If he has a stroke, he’d need to be cared for outside the home initially, so there is a need for both. Q. What should I select as my daily allowance?
A. If your health deteriorates, a daily allowance of $100 per day could cover all your care outside the home but only a third of the care inside the home. Your home-care costs could rocket to more than $400 or more per day, so plan for the worst. Q. What is an elimination period?
A. Sometimes referred to as the “waiting” or “qualifying” period, this refers to the length of time between the
Your best bet is to be insured through a long-term care policy for that first 90 days. “These are just a few of the issues,” Casto says. “A good starting point for those planning early is to completely discount the idea of getting a dime from Medicare. Even if it is still around when you need long-term care, the restrictions on Medicare are tightening. You’ll be lucky to get the program to pay for 10 percent of a nursing home stay. “The real answer is to get a solid long-term care insurance policy that is based on a sound plan.”
Probate in Florida, Part One BY WILLIAM R. MUMBAUER, Attorney
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hen a person dies owning real property or other assets, generally a court procedure known as probate is necessary before those assets can be distributed to loved ones. In Florida there are three kinds of probate, plus two other procedures which are not classified as probate, but which do involve the court system, if only marginally.
how large and despite the existence of creditors, may opt for Summary Administration if more than two years have passed since the decedent’s death.
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Formal Administration This is the form of probate of which all the horror stories are told. It is required in all estates commenced within two years of death that do not otherwise qualify for Summary Administration. Formal Administration usually takes from six months to a year, and sometimes more, to complete. Formal Administration can be quite costly in large estates or complex cases.
Summary Administration This is a very simplified form of probate that is fairly inexpensive and typically takes less than a month to complete. To qualify for Summary Administration, the total value of the estate assets subject to probate may not exceed $75,000 (in most cases, the value of the decedent’s homestead is not counted) and the estate must not have unsecured creditors. In addition, an estate of any size, no matter
Ancillary Administration This form of probate refers generally to any probate, either formal or summary in nature, required in a state or country in which the decedent was not domiciled, but where he or she owned real property. By definition, to begin an Ancillary Administration in a foreign jurisdiction, a Formal Administration must first be commenced in the state where the decedent resided.
The remaining procedures are not technically classified as probate, but they both involve some contact with the probate court. Look for next month’s article to learn more. Mr. Mumbauer, a fifth generation Floridian, has maintained a law practice in Brandon, Florida since 1980 with emphasis on estate planning. He takes special pride in representing the senior community by maintaining a sensitive and practical approach to problem solving. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and is a participating attorney in the AARP Legal Services Network. He is also a Mentor in probate law and has been qualified by the Second District Court of Appeal in Florida as an expert witness in matters involving the drafting of wills. Mr. Mumbauer’s MartindaleHubbell Peer Review Rating for Legal Ability is High to Very High and his General Recommendation Rating is Very High. His articles are based on general principles of law and are not intended to apply to individual circumstances.
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The Hudson River Valley: “A Rich and Pleasant Land” BY JANICE DOYLE
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ore than 400 years ago, Henry Hudson said of the Hudson River Valley, “Nowhere have I ever beheld such a rich and pleasant land.” That remains a fitting description and tribute today. Remember Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman? How about Rip Van Winkle? These three Hudson River Valley literary characters were from the first literature defined as American. In fact, the first purely American art style began here as well—the Hudson River school of art.
Travel History is at every turn along the Hudson River, and the area has remained vital with a major presence by a variety of research/development, high tech and manufacturing firms. Just 90 minutes from New York City, Dutchess County, with Poughkeepsie at its center, my husband and I settled in for a few days to explore. Seven ‘don’t miss’ things to experience in Dutchess County:
Springwood, FDR’s family home
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt homes and presidential library in Hyde Park: The family home (Springwood), Eleanor’s cottage (Val-Kil) and the FDR Presidential Library make history come alive through excellent displays and stories by the docents. There are impressive Depression and WWII exhibits. My three favorite parts of the FDR complex included sections about FDR’s privileged childhood, his battles with the crippling effects of polio and the section telling the story of Eleanor Roosevelt as “first lady of the world” following WWII. Lifestyles After 50 • May 2012 • page 26
The Vanderbilt mansion: Next door to the FDR complex, you see “how the other half lived.” Tour the mansion, hear the stories, see the Roman statues and the rose garden; then find a place to sit and enjoy the view over the Hudson River to feel the elegance of a bygone era. Vassar College campus—You can get your exercise with a walk around campus to enjoy the trees and architecture; then tour the free world class Francis Loebman Art Gallery, one of the best small galleries in America. Vassar’s original 1861 charter included having an art museum, so the collection begins with early American works and continues with impressive additions from around the world. This is a good place to see paintings by Hudson River school painters such as Thomas Cole and Frederic Church. Also take advantage of the college’s Powerhouse Theater for top-notch stage works. Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park with a breathtaking hilltop view of the Hudson River. The grounds are beautiful; student-led tours take you past windows to watch classes in action as students of all ages master baking and blending. Dining here is very popular. Reservations are recommended at the restaurants, including Caterina de Medici, American Bounty and Escoffier. The Hudson River school of art was a mid-19th century art movement embodied by a group of landscape painters. Its earliest landscapes depicted the Hudson River, the Catskill and the Adirondack Mountains using light in new ways. The movement flourished for 40 years, until the mid-1870s. Many of the artists’ homes and studios are open to visitors. The Walkway Over the Hudson is an old wooden railroad bridge across the Hudson rebuilt into a popular walkway. Spectacular views 212 feet above the Hudson await walkers, bikers, skateboarders and joggers from 7 a.m. until sunset, with
The Walkway over the Hudson
informational / historical signs along the way. (The bridge is higher above the water than ordinary because the original bridge had to accommodate the tall masts of sailing vessels.) Sprout Creek Farm is a community of people, plants and animals. Like hundreds of school children every year, we admired the chickens and goats as well as watching cheesemaking and gardening in action. Be sure to buy some of their cheese and produce for a tasty snack. Pick up a local paper and find seasonal festivals, fairs and special events. We were in the area over July 4 weekend last year and joined thousands at the county fairgrounds for an outdoor concert and fireworks. And just take time to stop in the area’s small towns and villages—places like Millbrook. Spend some time. Shop the shops. Read some history. Have lunch. Attend church. Enjoy! If you go: We stayed at the centrally located Courtyard Marriott on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie. The nearest large airport is Albany.
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olo travel can be frightening at any age. Here are their tips for having fun while traveling solo:
1. Be Spontaneous One of the best parts about traveling solo is that you get to set the pace, pick the locations and decide how long to spend doing something. So, seize the day and take advantage of the freedom you have as a solo traveler to make it a trip worth remembering. 2. Who Said Safety is Only in Numbers? The number one thing solo travelers worry about before embarking on their trip is safety. Be aware of the risks of your travel destina-
tions beforehand so you know what to expect. If you ever feel like you are in a precarious situation try to get out of it by saying you are meeting up with someone at another location. 3. Join a Group Tour Making your own itinerary every day can get tiring, so why not take a day off and join a group tour to regain some mental traveling energy. Tours allow you to avoid the sometimes complicated public transit and get a chance to really sit back and enjoy the sites.
4. Be Street Smart Looking like a solo tourist can leave a red target on your back, so take the necessary precautions to blend in and look like you know what you’re doing. Look at your map only in a private area where you feel safe. Be aware of
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your belongings. Wipe the clueless look off of your face when you have no idea where you are and play it cool until you get your bearings.
5. Practice Your Photography Skills Not only does taking photos give you a visual memoir of your adventures, but taking someone’s picture is a great conversation starter. You’ll find that in some countries people will flock to the camera spotlight and even ask for you to take their photo. Taking photos is also a great way to ease some initial awkwardness you might feel when roaming the streets alone. Tips furnished by Tours4Fun.
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Take A Musical Trip— Cuba, Paris and Beyond
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s part of The Florida Orchestra’s multi-year cultural exchange with Cuba, Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, Enrique Pérez Mesa, makes his U.S. conducting debut in Tampa Bay with the orchestra’s Principal Timpanist John Bannon as the soloist in James Lewis’ Cubaninspired Cubanitis for solo timpani and orchestra. The program includes Cuban composers Carlos Fariñas’ Penthesilea: Preludio and Guido López-Gavilán’s Rítmotiv, along with Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 and José Pablo Moncayo’s Huapango. These concerts are May 11, 12 and 13 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Enjoy complimentary coffee and doughnuts at the next Coffee Concert, which will feature Ravel’s Beauty and the Beast from Mother Goose Suite, Prokofiev’s Cinderella and Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, among other works. These concerts are May 16 at 10 a.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, and May 17 at 11 a.m. at
the Progress Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. At the next Raymond James Pops concert, Postcards from Paris, Sarah Hicks conducts a program of Vernon Duke’s beloved April in Paris, Gershwin’s An American in Paris, romantic French melodies, Edith Piaf classics, Parisian café music, Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz, high-kicking can-cans and more. These concerts are May 18, 19 and 20 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Acclaimed by The New York Times as “brilliant, sensitive and imaginative,” Croatian pianist Martina Filjak performs Ravel’s jazz-laced Piano Concerto in G Major on a program with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica and Chabrier’s Habanera. Stefan Sanderling conducts these final Masterworks concerts of the season on May 25 and 26 in Tampa and St. Petersburg. To subscribe to the 2012/2013 season or for tickets to the current season, go online to floridaorchestra.org or call (727) 892-3337 or 1-800-662-7286.
Fleas and Your Pet
BY DR. ROCHELLE CAMPBELL
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ave you noticed your pets have been scratching and biting at themselves more than usual? Or, maybe you have noticed scabs, redness or hair loss on your pet’s skin/haircoat. If so, your pet may be suffering from flea allergy dermatitis. Fleas are a continuous problem for us here in Florida because our generally warm climate allows them to thrive, like most other parasites.
Caring For Your Pet The first step to ensuring that you and your pet will not suffer the consequences of a flea infestation is to provide a monthly flea preventative to your pet. You can choose from a variety of oral or topical products. Some names of these products include Comfortis, Frontline, Vectra and
Advantage. There are also some products available, such as Trifexis, Sentinel and Revolution, that provide heartworm and internal parasite protection along with flea prevention. You and your veterinarian can discuss the best choice for your dog or your cat. If you are having a flea problem, you need to treat not only your pets, but also your environment. This includes both indoor and outdoor spaces. There are products available that can help treat these areas. If you have a pest control company, be sure to inquire if they include treatment for fleas as well. It can sometimes take three months or longer to get rid of a severe flea infestation.
Although there are a number of causes that could be responsible for your pet’s skin issues, a flea allergy is one of the more common. Pets afflicted with flea allergy dermatitis are very uncomfortable and are typically treated with anti-inflammatory medications and antibiotics to help relieve discomfort and treat the secondary infection that results from the chronic biting and scratching that is self-inflicted by your pet. This is why the best way to treat a flea problem is to take preventative measures to avoid it altogether. Have a great (and flea-free) summer!
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any of the organizations serving children in our community have seen their budgets cut. At the same time the demand for the services they provide has not gone down. In response to this, the SouthShore Professional Fishing Tournament has been organized. The tournament will benefit three local charities serving children: the Foundation of the Rotary Club of South Shore– Ruskin, The Rural Social Services Partnership and The YMCA’s Camp Cristina in Riverview. The tournament will take place on Thursday, May 10 and Saturday, May 12, 2012 at The Resort and Club at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin. The “Children’s Tournament” will take place May 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. It is designed for children aged 6 – 12 and their favorite adults. Camp Cristina, the Home Depot and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will offer a variety of activities including fishing off of the pier at Little Harbor. Advance registration is required. Teams of one adult and one
child can register for $10. A family registration for one adult and up to three children is $15. Advanced registration is required and registration forms can be downloaded at southshoreprofish.com. The Fishing Tournament is scheduled for May 12 beginning with breakfast and registration at 7:30 a.m. This tournament is different than most in the area in that when a team registers to participate in the tournament, a local professionally licensed Charter Captain is hired. All the particulars and the registration forms are on the website, southshoreprofish.com. Slots for single anglers are available for $500. Teams of three can be registered to $1250 and a team of four is $1500. All boats will be underway at 9 a.m. and must return by 3 p.m. Anglers will gather and results will be tabulated for an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. at the Captain’s Quarters at Little Harbor. For more information on how you can participate, check out the website or leave a message at (813) 645-3732.
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Does Envy Affect Your Happiness? I t’s not easy (or happy!) being green, with envy that is. According to Todd Patkin, most of us normally experience being green in a negative way: through envy. And that’s definitely not a good thing. “Being in the clutches of the greeneyed monster can really sabotage your overall happiness,” says Patkin, author of Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and—Finally—Let the Sunshine In. “That’s because envy makes you focus on what you don’t have instead of all of the great things you do have.” Patkin points out that social media has exacerbated the extent to which envy affects our lives. Sites like Twitter and Facebook allow people to live their lives in full view of others… and sugarcoat every aspect of them. When you log on, you’re bound to see pictures and posts that read, “Most beautiful wedding ever!” “This was a dream vacation in paradise!” or “These are my wonderful grandchildren.” It’s all too easy to feel like you’ve gotten the short end of the stick and say, “Woe is me!” “But here’s the thing: While you’re living your life in a constant haze of jealousy, you don’t see the other side of the coin,” explains Patkin. The bottom line is, jealousy doesn’t do anybody any good. It makes you feel needlessly unhappy, and it can negatively affect your relationships with others. Here are six of Patkin’s tips to help you banish envy the next time it starts to rear its ugly head:
Retirement Living Admit that envy is a problem. You can’t go through your life without feeling jealous from time to time. So first, simply take note of when and why the green-eyed monster makes an appearance and be aware of how it affects your emotions.
Remember that “happiness” looks different for everyone. When you’re constantly comparing yourself to the Joneses, you’ll suffer unintended consequences. First, worrying about
how you don’t measure up robs you of your present happiness. Plus, it leaves you unable to think about how you really want your own life to look.
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Yes, infusing this concept into your life will totally change your viewpoint…especially if you have a chronic case of “the envies.” It’s very easy to take things for granted. Most of us have gotten into the habit of ignoring all the good things in our lives, and instead, we focus our mental energy on being upset about what’s wrong. And yes, it does take a while to make this change in how you habitually think.
Focus on others…but in a different way. Instead of spending an hour trawling Facebook and feeling dissatisfied with your own lot in life, spend your free time volunteering at a local organization that needs an extra pair of hands. Focus on how you can use your strengths to help others’ lives be better. Be generous. “The more you give, the more you receive” applies to happiness, gratitude, help, friendship, and more! People who are positive, supportive and loving experience life very differently from those who are jealous and negative. Pay more attention to the little things. If you think about it, a lot of us experience envy over the “big” things: relationships, wealth, career opportunities, vacations, houses, etc. But it’s also true that our happiness comes from a variety of little things that add up.
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MEN SEEKING WOMEN 4113 SCM, 57, ISO HEALTHY YOUNG attitude Christian lady who wishes respect, total love. Let’s travel, walk, talk. Your age unimportant; interest in fitness is. I’m finanially secure. Send photo and phone. St. Petersburg. 4120 WANTED SLIM ROMANTIC FEMALE nonsmoker who’s tired of being alone to relocate to new home, share new life, love, companionship, each other. I’m 68, 5’8”, 150 lbs. Send photo with description. 4132 DWM WANTS A, B OR I LADY for dating, day trips to interesting places,
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