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SPRING CELEBRATIONS WITH NATURE Each year when March rolls around, it marks the official start of spring about midway through the month. This year may feel a bit different than last given the pandemic that continues to stretch forward and all of the changes we’ve experienced with its presence. What better way to ward off the COVID and winter blues than by enjoying the fresh air of the season?

This month holds a number of holidays, events and other notable celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day, Passover, the first day of spring, International Women’s Day and so many others are part of March’s extensive event calendar. However, two especially exciting events happening this month are World Wildlife Day and the famous Florida Strawberry Festival. Although seemingly unrelated, there is an underlying theme of the appreciation of nature.

World Wildlife Day is a day designated for learning more about the role both global and local wildlife hold in our lives. Although the holiday is officially on March 3, it’s a great opportunity to use the entire month as a way to potentially find your new favorite animal, which may dwell in your backyard.

Spring is a great time to learn more about your local

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ecosystem as all animals, including those classified as insects, come out of hiding and prepare for the year ahead. Honey bees are a particularly important insect, though devastatingly undervalued. Most people know that bees pollinate plants and produce

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honey, but their pollination process is crucial for any local environment. As these insects move from plant to plant, area to area, they help ensure that both the flora and fauna are able to flourish.

Bees are essential because, according to NASA, “… they pollinate approximately 130 agricultural crops in the U.S. including fruit, fiber, nut and vegetable crops. Bee pollination adds approximately 14 billion dollars annually to improved crop yield and quality.”

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Honey bees are the tireless workers behind the scenes making sure that our own operations don’t crumble.

The Florida Strawberry Festival focuses, of course, on the beauty of locally grown strawberries by putting them to good use. Whether it’s in a classic shortcake, ice cream or even bought in bulk, the popular berries make an appearance every year in early March. The love of strawberries brings together the community to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather and learn more about these fruits come to be. This includes recognizing the importance of local wildlife in strawberry production, including honey bees, as mentioned above. By jumping from to each strawberry blossom, bees help cultivate the crop that brings us the yearly festival. Really, we have the bees to thank for our favorite local festival each year!

This month, take the time to learn more about your local wildlife, read more about the thousands of interesting animals on our planet and experience the 2021 Florida Strawberry Festival.

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“Bond. James Bond.”

Film critic Peter Bradshaw once wrote, “It is the most famous selfintroduction from any character in movie history. Three cool monosyllables.

Surname first, a little curtly…and then, as if an afterthought, the first name, followed by the surname again. Connery carried it off with an icily disdainful style, in full evening dress [and] with a cigarette hanging from his lips.”

UK writer Ian Fleming’s novel “Dr. No” was first published in 1958. Four years later, the silver screen treatment gave movie fans worldwide a chance to see, for the first time, Fleming’s fearless, dashing, lady-loving Agent 007 in a highly entertaining bit of celluloid melodrama.

And its handsome star was a 32-year-old newcomer with a thin résumé.

The Scottish breakout actor, Sean Connery, was born in 1930 to an Edinburgh factory worker and a cleaning woman. As an adult, Connery worked as a milkman, a truck driver, a lifeguard, an artist’s model and a coffin polisher before he gained fame and fortune via James Bond.

As licensed-to-kill Agent 007, our hero was about as sexy and dangerous as one could get. But before the movie-going public was allowed to see Connery, director Terence Young first chose to tutor the rough-aroundthe-edges actor in how to display wit, charm and style as the charismatic Bond character. And although Sean stood 6 feet, 2 inches tall, all the Bond sets and furniture were built slightly smaller than in real life, so as to make Agent 007 appear even larger and more imposing than he actually was.

In “Dr. No,” Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and his secretary. He eventually becomes involved with a mysterious and sinister nuclear scientist named Dr. Julius No (Joseph Wiseman), who espouses world domination as his goal.

Along the way, Bond has to contend with such inconveniences as a “deadly” tarantula (tarantulas aren’t poisonous), flame throwers, flying bullets, severe beatings and a near drowning. Adding to the complications is a trio of temptresses—the Oriental charmer Miss Taro (Zena Marshall), casino denizen Sylvia Trench (Eunice Gayson), and the bikini-clad, seashellcollecting siren Honey Ryder (Ursulla Andress).

Dr. No doesn’t actually appear until 1 hour and 27 minutes into the story.

At one point, the no-goodnik tries in vain to persuade Agent 007 to join his evil organization. That’s when Dr. No huffs, “I thought you had some style, Mr. Bond, but I see you’re just a stupid policeman.”

“Dr. No” provided the signature elements for the later James Bond movie offerings—its distinctive theme music; head-spinning, high-octane action sequences; alluring young women and even James’s preference for vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred).

Footnote: When the feature was released, United Artists had to make some adjustments to the title before it reached foreign markets. In South Korea, for example, the film’s name would have been literally translated as “007 Murder Number,” and in Japan the movie would have been called “We Don’t Want Doctors!”

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Dear Ms. Price, My daughter and her husband have just separated after four months of being married. Because of COVID-19, it was a virtual wedding with lots of generous gifts. They both want to know what they should do about the wedding gifts. Should gifts be returned and how should that process work?

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My sympathies to your family during what must be a difficult situation.

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While you have every right to feel anger, holding on to resentment only hurts you. I would recommend talking with a professional about the loss of both your father and photos, and finding a way to forgive and move forward.

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Living in the Blue Zone of Happiness

BY JAN LARRAINE COX In these times of COVID-19 and economic woes, who wouldn’t love to escape to a Blue Zone of Happiness? The truth is, we can make some choices today that can lead us there.

National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner has traveled to and written about five longevity hot spots he discovered around our planet.

The specific places he studied were Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica and Loma Linda, California, where folks can easily live past 100 years old. He circled them Image from HealthyLodi.com on his map in blue ink and thereby coined the phrase “blue zones”.

Keys to longevity in these locations start with moving naturally in environments that encourage continuous motion such as house and yard work. Many tend their own gardens and walk to church, to work and to see friends. The great majority do attend faith services each week, which research shows adds 4 to 14 years of life expectancy Another life extender Buettner discovered is a sense of purpose or “plan de vida”—why I wake up in the morning. This commitment adds up to 7 more years of life expectancy, he found.

Downshifting is also key: stress leads to chronic inflammation, which is connected to age-related diseases. Blue Zone people have frequent routines to de-stress, including remembering ancestors, prayer, napping, meditating and gathering with friends at days’ end.

Drinking a glass of wine with food is also a typical social opportunity.

Buettner found the longest-lived people thrive in what the Okinawans call moai, or a group of five lifelong friends that commit to each other for life and help shape healthy behavior.

The 80% rule is to stop eating when your stomach is still 20% empty which can lead to losing weight rather than gaining. The main meal is earlier in the day and smallest meal in the late afternoon or early evening.

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How to Blue Zone your kitchen? Some suggestions include “Four Always Foods”. Place on the refrigerator a note: 100% whole grains, nuts, beans and fruits. “Four to Avoid” include sugary drinks, salty snacks, processed meats and packaged sweets.

If you can, shop at a local farmers market and avoid factory-made foods wrapped in plastic, and especially those with more than 5 ingredients. To boost your energy and vitality, eat at least 3 from this “Super Blue Food” list daily: beans, greens, sweet potatoes, nuts, olive oil, oats, barley, fruit, green or herbal tea and turmeric.

Also, incorporate “Longevity Superfoods”: Vegetables & fruits: fennel, potatoes, shitake mushrooms, squash, seaweed, avocados, bananas, lemons, papayas, plantains, tomatoes.

Beans: black beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, fava beans.

Grains: barley, brown rice, oatmeal.

Lean Protein: salmon, tofu, soy.

Also include: coffee, green tea, red wine, garlic, honey, turmeric, Mediterranean herbs, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

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March 6, from 11 am to 5 pm, this event will transform the Port Charlotte Downtown Center into a display of art in a variety of mediums. According to the event website, “This fine art and craft event will offer new original paintings, drawings, pastels, photography, ceramics, clay, glass, sculpture, wood working and carvings, multi-media, fiber art and jewelry from the studios and workshops of local and statewide artists.”

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Angelina is 83-years-old and lives alone, with no support from family or friends. Her fixed income doesn’t allow her access to internet or even cable TV. Now fear of COVID-19 makes her feel imprisoned in her own home. Imagine being elderly and alone, cut off from everything during these unprecedented times. There’s nobody to make sure she’s eating. Nobody to share her memories with. Nobody to tell her there’s someone who cares. Her pastor hears about TelePals and encourages parishioners to enroll. Most are too proud to admit they’re struggling. But Angelina and Christine both volunteer to help. Soon they’re chatting by phone regularly. Both are retired teachers. Both love reading the exact same books. When Christine learns about Angelina’s diabetes, she asks about her diet and if she’s getting up to walk around. Angelina can tell Christine really cares. “You got a treasure with her, and now she is mine.”

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Black Bears Believe it or not, Florida is home to these large mammals. Black bears in Florida tend to stay within their “home range,” or area that provides them their shelter, food and water, but can travel up to 50 to 120 square miles for male bears. They tend to choose areas that have a significant amount of “understory” or brush. These gentle giants tend to mind their business and land, so long as you do not provoke them, they easily coexist with humans.

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Bobcats Florida is home to two predatory cats: panthers and bobcats. The bobcat, about twice the size of a domestic house cat, isn’t too picky about where it lives in the state, they like the warm weather. Making a home in anywhere from the swamps to suburban backyards, these nocturnal mammals build their housing in places like hollow logs, tree hollows, caves, rock outcroppings and openings in the ground, according to Sciencing.com. Bobcats are currently at their peak mating season during March.

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Gray Foxes Although technically native to all of Florida, gray foxes tend to call the densely wooded, northern parts of the state their home. These treeclimbing, nocturnal mammals typically make a diet out of anything edible, including other small mammals and rodents, fish, berries and even insects. Although they are part of the Canidae family, and therefore “cousins” of our domestic pups, Florida foxes have been known to prey on indoor pets when they are outside at dawn or dusk, so be careful!

River Otters Found throughout the state, except for the Keys, these water lovers can be found in or near different bodies of freshwater, but more typically in rivers. Active at all times of day, river otters tend to nosh on small shellfish, like crawfish and turtles, and fish. These precious little creatures are not aggressive towards humans and are instead curious from a distance.

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I was recently besotted by an intrigue from Holland. This one had it all: sex, murder, crooked politicians, corrupt businessmen, more murder. The Dutch penal system was most impressive. If I ever entertain a life of crime, I’m heading to Amsterdam. The cells looked quite comfortable, visiting hours were flexible and the detainees were allowed to wear their own clothing. However, I wouldn’t mind an orange jumpsuit. It brings out the blue in my eyes.

So, what will happen post-pandemic? Will on-line life prevail even after stay-at-home life has ended? Will we return to a movie theater once it’s deemed safe or remain on the couch? When we can patronize a restaurant and sit inside, will we stay home with a pizza and watch a few more episodes of some import from Turkey?

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Did you know that...

• The average family of four in the U.S. generates 6,424 pounds of garbage per year?

• The Great Wall of China and the now closed Fresh Kills Landfill of Staten Island, the resting place for 53 years of New York City’s solid waste, are the only two manmade structures big enough to be seen from space?

• Most parking meters have a 2–10-minute grace period built in before expiring?

So, why are these and many other facts compiled into one of the most delightful reading experiences of the new year? It’s because Spike Carlsen’s “A Walk Around the Block: Stoplight Secrets, Mischievous Squirrels, Manhole Mysteries and Other Stuff You See Every Day.” This former executive director of Reader’s Digest Handyman magazine is an avid woodworker and bicyclist who explores the world around his home in Stillwater, Minnesota, and finds wonderment in the common everyday occurrences that most of us overlook but are really important facets of living today in the U.S.

Carlsen celebrates the obviously mundane but opens our eyes to engineering marvels, natural wonders and human stories. He guides us through the intricacies of powerplants, the path of everyday letters we send, the genius of recycling centers and then awakens us to the fact that everything about this spectacular world around us isn’t just a “spectator sport.”

The book is engaging, endearing and enchanting because of his anecdotes and accurate observations.

The book changes the way we see things in our ordinary lives, especially as we join him as he strolls through the trash museum of New York City, invites us to explore with him the world of squirrels, pigeons and roadkill and helps us understand stoplights, pedestrian crossings and bike lanes as we walk on familiar sidewalks.

I’ve already ordered multiple copies of “A Walk Around the Block” for Easter gifts for friends and relatives because the book is intensely more charming and useful than any colored eggs in a basket. What a valuable resource and utterly delightful and fascinating textbook.

What You Can Do for Your Kidneys March is National Kidney Month, a great opportunity to learn more about these miraculous organs. The kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing waste and excess water for urine. These organs do more than just filter blood, they help regulate blood pressure and make more red blood cells, crucial for providing nutrients to your body as a whole.

So, what can you do to keep them in tip-top shape and make their job easier? Here are a few tips according to Healthline: 1. Watch your blood sugar: The reason a majority of diabetics struggle with kidney issues is because an excess of sugar in the blood means your kidneys are working double time to clean your blood. Sugar is more difficult to remove than most other waste due to sugar’s large compound structure. Keeping your blood sugar to a minimum helps keep your kidneys from burnout later in life.

2. Drink plenty of water: Another obvious choice for better health, drinking plenty of water throughout the day helps your kidneys flush out waste, sodium and toxins. Drinking your daily amount of water can also help guard against kidney stones. Adults should drink 2 liters, or half a gallon of water daily.

3. Don’t smoke or try to quit: Smoking puts stress on the blood vessels, causing damage and an inability to circulate blood to the extremities.

4. Avoid NSAIDs: This isn’t to say you can’t take nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, but you should not use them daily.

NSAIDs block prostaglandins, natural body chemicals that normally dilate blood vessels leading to the kidneys, ultimately leading to decreased blood flow and oxygen to the organs.

If you’re looking to give your kidneys a helping hand at meal time, opt for foods low in nutrients related to kidney stress, such as cabbage, which is high in fiber and antioxidants. Avoid foods high in salt or processed meats, and don’t consume large amounts of potassium or phosphorus as these can also make your kidneys work harder than needed. Visit kidney.org for more.

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Boogie

BY RANDAL C. HILL

It seems that there aren’t too many lines of work that 39-year-old Eddie Huang hasn’t been involved in. His resume includes attorney, book author (“Fresh Off the Boat”), TV host, chef, stand-up comic, clothing designer, attorney and marijuana dealer. And now the son of Taiwanimmigrant parents is bringing his coming-of-age drama “Boogie” to the silver screen.

The film stars Eddie’s former assistant Taylor Takahashi as Boogie. The diverse supporting cast includes such on-the-rise actors as Pamela Chee, Jorge Lendeborg, Jr., Mike Moh and Dave East. Now-deceased rapper Pop Smoke—he was murdered in 2019—provides the haunting music that is woven throughout the story.

“Boogie” is a classic inspirational sports drama but one that is played out, for a change, in the Asian-American experience. Written and directed by Huang, the movie tells the story of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a Chinese-Taiwanese American high school basketball phenomenon in New York whose dream is to play in the NBA. He maintains these dreams amid turmoil at home and among his classmates at his Queens high school.

Chin must deal not only with them and at-school rivals but also navigate a relationship with a winsome girl he has recently met and fallen in love with.

Discouragement and resolve hang in equal measure over Boogie’s head like a threatening raincloud. “We never expected to have freedom or independence or equality in this country,” he proclaims, “but it doesn’t matter what the challenges are, you run through that wall.” He also expounds cynically on some daunting stereotypes: “No one believes in an Asian basketball player… it’s a joke in this country. We can cook, clean, count real good, but anything else, we’re picked last.”

Then there’s the crushing burden of expectation. When Chin draws close to his lofty goal, he admits to his girlfriend, “I’ve got to represent. I’ve got 5,000 years of Chinese history. That’s a lot of pressure.” She, in turn, offers simply, “You have a chance to change history.”

Huang has admitted that he was inspired by the hit feature “Good Will Hunting,” whose story motivated Eddie to enter the filmmaking world. “That movie was the moment where I said I would like to make a movie that changes another kid’s life. The way that they were able to humanize domestic violence and those relationships, it opened my eyes because I didn’t know you could talk about stuff like that in movies.”

Released by Focus Features, Boogie is scheduled for release on March 5.

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A large Southwest Florida business has a heart for giving and recently made sure that people who rely on food from the Harry Chapin Food Bank received more than just canned goods.

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