Lifestyles After 50 Southwest Edition, May 2023

Celebrating Sunshine & Mothers

Lifestyles After 50 Volume 34, Issue 5

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May is a beautiful month in the South – the weather is fine, the leaves are green, and the beach beckons.

In May, there are also lots of fun celebrations, including “May the Fourth Be With You” (for those who are interested in the Star Wars movies); Cinco de Mayo, which we celebrates Mexican heritage and culture; mothers and grandmothers everywhere on Mother’s Day; and the official start of barbecue and picnic season on Memorial Day at the end of May.

One fun way to celebrate this gorgeous time of year is to make yourself a Gratitude Jar. Sit down with 31 small pieces of paper (one for each day in May) and write yourself little inspirational messages or gratitudes. For example, you might write: “I am grateful for my brilliant granddaughters, April, May and June.” Or “Thank you for my fragrant flower

garden overlooking the park,” or “I am so happy to be married to my wonderful spouse for 47 years.” Fold up each little paper and put it in the jar. Each day, pull out a message and be inspired!

May is also the month to allow yourself to be honored and cared for, so you might also share the delicious recipes this month – banana pancakes and fluffy scrambled eggs with asparagus and homemade Hollandaise sauce –with a gentle reminder that breakfast in bed is always welcome. Enjoy your spring!

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Memorial Day Is for Visiting and Remembering

By Kathy Megyeri

Memorial Day isn’t just a time to remember our fallen soldiers – this year, take time to visit the monuments of some other special people laid to rest here in Florida.

Bo Diddley (1928-2008, Rosemary Hill Cemetery, Bronson) combined blues and church music and was considered a pioneer of rock ‘n roll. He played his rectangular guitar called his “ax” with his teeth or behind his head while gyrating and shaking, and his use of reverb and distortions was a breakthrough in amped-up electronic effects. Frustrated by others who borrowed his sound without sharing royalties, he said, “I opened the door for a lot of people, and they just ran through and left me holding the knob,” but his last words were, “Wow, I’m going to heaven.”

Rocky Marciano (1923-1969, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Ft. Lauderdale) was the world’s heavyweight boxing champion with a record of 49-0, including 43 by knock out. His talent was discovered when he served in the Army, and when he retired from the ring, he was active in charitable causes. He died at age 45 in an airplane crash in Iowa on the way to a birthday party.

Perry Como (1912-2001, Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta) was an Italian-American barber who started singing on radio in 1942 and his rendition of “Till The End of Time” from the film “A Song to Remember” made it the biggest hit of 1945. Humbly, he said, “I was a

barber and after that, I’ve been a singer. That’s all.”

Jackie Gleason (1916-1987, Miami) became an orphan at 16 during the Depression but went on to become master of ceremonies at a vaudeville house because of his verbal wit and sharp dress. He worked as an emcee, disc jockey, carnival barker, and bouncer, but in his mid-thirties, he became host of the TV show “Cavalcade of Stars” and in two years, he had his own show, “The Jackie Gleason Show,” which led to the pairing of his Ralph Kramden character with Ed Norton. In 1961, he acted with Paul Newman in “The Hustler” and performed his own pool table shots which earned him an Academy Award nomination. In the 1970s, he starred as a lawman in “Smokey and the Bandit.” He said, “Everything I’ve wanted to do, I had a chance to do.” He died of colon and liver cancer at 71 and the side of his marble mausoleum has his famous tagline etched in stone: “And away we go.”

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ABOUT THE COVER: ANNA JARVIS TURNS MOTHER’S DAY INTO A NATIONAL HOLIDAY

Mother’s Day is the legacy of Anna Jarvis. Following her mother’s death, Jarvis conceived of a day honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children.

In May 1908, with the backing of Philadelphia department store owner John Wanamaker Jarvis organized the first Mother’s Day celebration at a church in Grafton, West Virginia. That same day, people also attended a Mother’s Day event at one of Wanamaker’s stores in Philadelphia.

Following the success of her first Mother’s Day, Jarvis — who remained unmarried and childless her whole life — resolved to see her holiday added to the national calendar. Arguing that American holidays were biased toward male achievements, she started a massive letter writing campaign to newspapers and prominent politicians urging the adoption of a special day honoring motherhood.

Her persistence paid off in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.

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Grandmothers’ Legacy

By Jan Larraine Cox

Like so many others, Martha, my maternal grandmother, emigrated in the early twentieth century from Eastern Europe with her sisters, never to see her parents again. The parents funded the voyage so that their daughters could have an easier life in America. All four girls settled near each other with the husbands they met in America.

Grandma was motivated to please her husband, children and grandchildren with dishes made from fresh homegrown vegetables, chickens raised in the backyard, and delicious kuchen and pies made with the unforgettably flavorful apples and plums picked from the fruit trees Grandma and Grandpa had planted.

An innovative cook who could work wonders with simple food, Martha made the best salad tossed with her own dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, onion, salt and pepper. Her family specialty was cabbage rolls with a mixture of ground meat and rice and smothered in a tomato sauce with extra cabbage chunks then baked to perfection. On another day she would prepare the legendary pierogies which she stuffed with sauerkraut, plum, or a mixture of cheese and potato, and then fried in butter, seasoned with salt and pepper. One of her daughters married an internal medicine doctor, and he was just as enthusiastic as the rest of the family to devour these treats.

When Grandpa came home from work, we would play the accordion or one of two guitars he kept in the front closet. As teenagers, his own three kids played these instruments in a trio.

We cousins would play games in the backyard or the basement on a hot summer day. If the moms felt like driving forty minutes to Huntington Beach Park on Lake Erie, then the cousins would climb down the steps to the waves and sand, our material to build sand castles. We would fill a little pail with lake water and use it to

cement the turrets on our fortresses.

My paternal grandmother also paints a colorful memory in my mind. Bertha’s family had emigrated from Switzerland, and true to her upbringing she dressed in feminine outfits with her hair just right in the braided bun style of her day and of course black “grandma” shoes with thick two-inch heels! She especially doted on her two granddaughters, as her only child had been a boy. She made us dolls from wildflowers, probably a holdover from the depression era. She enjoyed watching us play from a porch swing or lawn chair. We entertained her and were rewarded with treats she kept in the cookie jar. Those were the days!

These memories are special because grandparents are content to devote their energies to taking their grandchildren under their wings and nurturing them. How enriching, to share family memories with children who can appreciate and remember them!

Scrumptious Banana Pancakes

Another delicious brunch idea for Mother’s Day (and family favorite)!

Wet ingredients for 6 pancakes:

• 1 cup milk

• 1 egg (beaten)

• 2 Tablespoon butter (melted)

Dry ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar

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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 small or 1 large)

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• 1 Tablespoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1. In a bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.

2. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients.

3. Mash 2 small bananas (1 cup of mashed bananas)

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and add the mashed bananas. Fold together gently until just combined.

5. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.

6. Add 1/2 – 3/4 cup pancake batter. Cook until bubbles form and pop, then flip. Cook for another minute or two, until golden brown.

7. Serve with sliced bananas and syrup.

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Mother’s Day Quiz

BY RANDAL C. HILL

In 1870, social activist and poet Julia Ward Howe created the Mother’s Day Proclamation, in which she envisioned mothers everywhere protesting the concept of war. Since then, Howe’s original idea has morphed into an American holiday honoring the goodness of moms everywhere.

How much do you know about this May tradition? Try your hand at this multiple-choice quiz.

1. What is a little-known fact about Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day?

A. She was never a mother herself.

B. She intensely disliked her mother.

C. She hated the idea of giving gifts on Mother’s Day.

D. She initially wanted to establish Father’s Day.

2. Mother’s Day was made an official holiday by President

A. Theodore Roosevelt.

B. Woodrow Wilson.

C. Warren G. Harding.

D. Calvin Coolidge.

3. Mother’s Day is typically the busiest day of the year for

A. movie theaters.

B. florists.

C. candy stores.

D. restaurants.

4. Mothers are “on duty” 24/7 and 365 days/year. Salary.com says that, in theory, a mother’s work should earn her an annual salary of

A. $47,927.

B. $88,021.

C. $126,776.

D. $162,581.

5. What percentage of mothers are raising children without a spouse or partner?

A. 12%

B. 18%

C. 24%

D. 29%

6. This state is called “The Mother of Presidents,” as eight chief executives have come from here.

A. Virginia

B. Ohio

C. Illinois

D. Massachusetts

7. In the first year of a baby’s life, how many diapers will the average mother change?

A. 1,400

B. 1,850

C. 2,000

D. 2,200

8. What Beatles song was inspired by a Paul McCartney dream about his late mother?

A. “In My Life”

B. “Let It Be”

C. “Something”

D. “The Long and Winding Road”

9. The most popular Mother’s Day gift is

A. a card.

B. flowers.

C. chocolates.

D. jewelry.

10. What famous musician was born to an unwed teenage mother and raised believing his older sister was his mother (and his grandparents were his parents)?

A. John Lennon

B. Barry Manilow

C. Eric Clapton

D. Adele

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Perfect Hollandaise Sauce

Although it seems very fancy, Hollandaise is actually very easy to make. Simply heat up some butter (and it needs to be hot!) and stream it into the blended egg yolk mixture to create a velvety smooth sauce.

Ingredients:

• 3 egg yolks, room temperature

• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method:

1. Melt the butter on the stovetop (or in a microwave for about 1 minute) until very hot.

2. Combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and cayenne pepper

• pinch of cayenne pepper

• 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)

in a high powered blender (or immersion blender) and blend for 5 seconds.

3. As the blender is running, slowly stream the piping hot butter into the mixture.

4. Transfer to a small bowl.

How to Fix Broken Hollandaise Sauce

The key to getting the consistency right is the hot melted butter. This recipe emulsifies butter into an egg yolk and lemon juice mixture. So you want to make sure you’re streaming in butter that’s very hot.

If it does break, try slowly blending in 1-2 tablespoons of boiling water until the consistency is right. Or, with the blender on, add an extra egg yolk + a teaspoon of hot water and process until creamy.

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2023 theme is Aging Unbound, which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes. Join us in promoting flexible thinking about aging – and how we all benefit when older adults remain engaged, independent, and included.

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The Power of Music

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Movie Preview: “The Little Mermaid”

BY RANDAL C. HILL

“The Little Mermaid” is a fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen in 1837. This year’s offering comes to us as a live-action remake. It also breaks down some long-established barriers, especially with its diverse casting. As the star, powerhouse vocalist Halle Bailey (half of the R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle) debuts as the titular character.

In Disney’s 2023 release, we again follow Ariel, the beautiful and resolute young mermaid possessing both bravado and a thirst for adventure. The youngest daughter of King Triton (Javier Bardem), headstrong Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond her familiar sea. In doing so, she becomes smitten with the dashing human prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King). Mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, but Ariel chooses to follow her heart and makes a deal with the evil sea

witch Ursula (Melissa McCarthy). This gives the underwater adventurer a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately it also places Ariel’s life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

Director Rob Marshall and the scriptwriters, happy to shatter stereotypes, also seized the opportunity to better flesh out Ariel’s love:

“The role of Eric in the animated film – I’m sure the original creators will agree with this – is a wooden, classic prince character with not a lot going on,” says Marshall. “There’s a whole story that’s developed in our film. He has a very similar trajectory in a way to Ariel: he doesn’t feel like he fits in. These two kindred spirits find each other and really teach the world about prejudice and about breaking down barriers and walls between these two worlds.”

“The Little Mermaid” opens nationwide on May 26.

What to do After 50

By Dale Bliss

Using Her God-given Talent for Peacefulness and Giving!

Jossie Azorin started painting at the age of 14. She is now 96. While she has sold some paintings, she is well known for donating and giving much of her beautiful, blue-ribbonwinning artwork away to friends, family and organizations to help raise funds.

She has been gifted with her talent and finds peacefulness when she is putting a paint filled brush to canvas. Jossie enjoys sitting in her sunlit sunroom with her dazzling colors of paint, her stiff canvas and other completed works of art.

Landscapes and still lifes are the two styles of painting Azorin paints the most. When viewing one of Azorin’s paintings it’s to feel as if you can step into the painting and take a walk in the forest with the brilliantly colored leaves falling all around or rest your feet in the babbling brook and feel the coolness of the water as it runs over the rocks.

Gardening Can Be Fun for You and Your Community

Robyn Tolle comes from a family of gardeners. As a young girl her grandmother taught her much about gardening and keeping a pretty yard.

The seasoned gardener gets her enjoyment from seeing her labor come out in blooms. She says that working with her flowers is therapy for her “even when it’s hot!” With a cooler full of water and her headphones on so she can listen to music she is set for the day.

Tole is a member of the Bartow Garden Club where she has gained knowledge about propagation, pollination, native plants, what are the best plants for the area and so much more. She has also enjoyed making friends and what they do for the community. When asked what her favorite plant or flower was, she answered, “I love most plants and flowers, but I am really in love with camellias.”

Better Health. It’s About Time.

The VIPcare Patient Experience

Going to see your doctor is probably never on your list of things to do for fun; however, it’s important in maintaining your health, especially for adults 65 and older. Patients who have an ongoing relationship with their primary care physician have fewer health incidences and unnecessary ER visits. That’s why you need a doctor that you’re comfortable with and who you trust. One you can turn to 24/7.

Quality over Quantity

It can be hard to find that doctor with whom you truly connect. Healthcare has become so rushed. It’s like doctors compete to see the most patients. Sadly, that doesn’t leave much time for one-on-one time.

That was the key difference Dan and Tina DiFrancesco noticed with VIPcare after moving from Pennsylvania.

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“They make you feel like you’re the only one,” Tina said. “It’s really the first doctor that I’ve had like that.” ....

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Dan had two doctors before visiting VIPcare. He admits they were nice but immediately noticed a different experience upon switching. “The doctors, they care,” he said. “You get an X-ray or something, they call you, ‘how did you make out.’”

By taking the time to know you and your health history, your primary care physician can provide you with the unique care you need and deserve. No more running around from doctor to doctor for answers. Your doctor is your direct link to comprehensive care. ....

“The whole office, they follow up,” Tina said about her VIPcare experience. “The next day, they’re on the phone with you. It’s great.”

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THE HEALTHY GEEZER

The Sense of Taste

When I was younger, I couldn’t get enough Chinese food. Now it just doesn’t have that zing anymore. I’m guessing it’s me, not the food, right?

As we age, our sense of taste may change, but this loss of zing in Chinese food might be caused by medicines you’re taking. Drugs can change your sense of taste, and some can also make you feel less hungry. So, the aging process and the medicines we’re taking can affect our enjoyment of food and, therefore, our nutrition, because we may not eat all we need.

Eating habits in seniors are affected by other problems, too. Some complain about their dentures. Others don’t have easy access to transportation to go food shopping. Those who cooked for a family find it unrewarding to cook for one. Depression can affect your appetite, too.

So, what should you eat? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you should try to eat the following daily:

• 6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice, or pasta. One serving equals one slice of bread, 1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal, or 1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice, or pasta.

• 3-5 servings of vegetables. One serving equals 1 cup of raw, leafy vegetables or 1/2 cup of chopped vegetables, cooked or raw.

• 2-4 servings of fruit. One serving equals one medium piece of fruit like an apple, banana, or orange; 1/2 cup of chopped fresh, cooked, or canned fruit; 1/4 cup of dried fruit; or 3/4 cup of 100 percent fruit juice.

• 3 servings of milk, yogurt, or cheese. One serving equals 1 cup of milk or yogurt, 1.5 ounces of natural cheese like cheddar or mozzarella, or 2 ounces of processed cheese like American.

• 2-3 servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans,

eggs, or nuts. One serving is 2 to 3 ounces; you should eat no more than 5-7 ounces a day. One cup of beans, 2 eggs, 4 Tablespoons of peanut butter, or 2/3 cup of nuts also equal one serving.

To maintain a plan for healthy eating, follow these tips from the National Institutes of Health:

1. Eat breakfast every day.

2. Select high-fiber foods like whole grain breads and cereals, beans, vegetables, and fruits, which can help keep you regular and lower your risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

3. Choose lean beef, turkey breast, fish, or skinless chicken to lower the amount of fat and calories.

4. Have three servings of low-fat milk, yogurt, or cheese a day. Dairy is high in calcium and vitamin D and keep your bones strong as you age. If you have trouble digesting or do not like dairy, try reduced-lactose milk products, calcium-fortified orange juice, soy-based beverages, or tofu. You can also talk to your health care provider about taking a calcium and vitamin D supplement.

5. Keep nutrient-rich snacks like dried apricots, whole wheat crackers and peanut butter on hand. Limit snacks like cake, candy, chips, and soda.

6. Drink plenty of water.

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In mid-March, I had basal cell carcinoma removed from my nose. My cancer doctor and my plastic surgeon worked together as a team. During pre-op, my reconstructive surgeon gave me a large binder full of glossy 8” x 10” photos. He said, “Here you go, thumb through these and pick any nose you like.” It was a difficult choice. I finally decided on the Paul Newman but was told, “We’re sorry! Your insurance doesn’t cover that model. But we can offer you the Karl Malden at 30% off.” Tired and frustrated, I said I didn’t care as long as I ended up with two nostrils and could breathe.

Post-surgery, I pretty much have my original nose albeit with a small lump on one side of the bridge, which I assume is to keep my glasses from falling off. If the swelling doesn’t go down, they promise to remedy it.

Prior to the nose surgery I had to have a stress test done because I am dependent on a pacemaker. Turns out I had some blockages and needed a stent or two. I had a consultation with a top cardiologist who explained he would prefer doing a bypass over multiple stents. He is highly recommended among my peers, I am comfortable with him, and “fear of death” is in my past. My surgery is scheduled for May 4, and the next day people the world over will be celebrating my successful outcome.

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QUEEN. 80yy, ISO friend/king, 75+, intellectual, P, astute, honest, single, SOH, NS, SD. Enjoys reading, poetry, reggae, classics, jazz, swimming. No wife. Tampa. Send name and phone number.

4907 - SWF. 59 yo, 5’9”, 160 lbs, smoker, blonde hair, blue eyes. I like shing, movies, traveling, dancing, good food. Seeks SWM who likes the same.

5409 - WRETCHED old hagg seeking miserable old troll. If U respond U obviously have a sense of humor & R adventurous. I’m 76, blonde, petite, earthy, easy to B with. Love singing, dancing, biking, cooking, vintage cars & vintage men. Must have a little class & a lot of character.

5557 – I’M TRYING! I’m looking for someone who doesn’t think he’s better than everyone else. I’m 79yy, 5’5”, blue eyes, white hair. NS, ND, NDrg, SOH, HWP. I’m told I look younger than I am but looks aren’t everything. It’s what’s in the heart & soul. I like to dance to the 50’s & 60’s & country music. I’d like to meet a man in his late 70’s to early 80’s and healthy. SOH, HWP, and a good heart & soul. Please send phone number. Good luck & GOD bless.

5422 - VERY PRETTY WWF ISO FF. Long blonde hair, youthful 60’s, 5’4”, slim, ND, NS. Fine dining, dancing, theatre, travel. Looking for retired W gentleman, 5’9”, 6575, HWP, SOH. Will speak soon. Send photo & phone.

5436 - TAMPA VETERAN NEEDS COMPANION QUICKLY. SW, 60, looking for healthy, W, 45-65 for LTR. Need compuer operations, applications expert and handy homemaker. Quiet music, parks, swimming, local touring. Veteran literary a plus. Tampa.

5558 – SEEKING INTELLECTUAL not afraid to voice opinions. SM 75 to 85 who is not intimidated by educated female, who likes to learn. Must love dogs, have a tongue in cheek sense of humor & likes touch.

5427 - SEEKING SINCERE, HONEST GENTLEMAN. I’m 70s, HWP, NS, ND, like to meet SWM with same interest for LTR. Laid back, no drama. Like animals. Hillsborough & Pasco.

5449 – WSF SEEKS SECURE WSM. NS, ND, clean cut, honest, FF, companionship for enjoying life’s casual socials, travel, theatre, dancing, dining, cards and walks with a love of life. Please send photo and phone number. Port Charlotte area.

5425 - SINCERE CHRISTIAN WOMAN desires C-man who really loves God and is active, lives a healthy life, helps his neighbor, enjoys nature (including picnics), canoeing and a friend to all animals. I’m all of the above. I’m a W ,etite lady with long hair and chearful. Age 60’s, Age preferred: Mid 50’s and up. I live in Hillsborough County. Please write me, tell me about yourself.

5566 – A SWEET SMILE LOOKING FOR LTR, sharing wonderful experiences with an admirable, W, gentleman, 68-82 yy. I’m 78, lively & fun loving, 5’ tall, platinum hair, 130 lbs.; told I’m pretty inside & out. Senior age with youthful heart! Sun City.

5575 – SEEKING FOR FRIENDSHIP

5431 – LONELY WWF, looking for love & companion. Man should be 70 to 80 yrs old. I am nancially secure, have a car & condo. I live in N. St. Pete.

W. MALE. I am loving, sincere, faithful, Filipina, 5’3”, 109lbs. I show picture in Facebook if you wish. 72 years old lady.

5429 - HERE, DURING COVID-19 IN S. FT. MYERS. ISO friendship only with W, widower in early 80’s. SOH, honest, NS. I am W, WW, HWP, attractive & intellgent. Please respond with phone/email. Be safe & well.

5576 – LIFE IS SHORT. Blessed to be here after Ian. I am W, WW, 5’5”, 125, HWP. ISO honest, kind gentleman in mid-80’s for friendship. SOH, NS, HWP, Lt SD. S. Ft. Myers.

5413 - WW ISO BUDDY, FRIEND to pal around with who’s about my age, 80’s, gal or guy with SOH. Good health, nancially secure to have fun & enjoy life. No Trumpers or religious zealots please. Let the good times roll.

5579 – SEARCHING FOR SOULMATE. R, S, W, M, NS, ND, NDrg, HWP. I am W, S, F, all the above. Likes dancing, country music, theatre, art, traveling. I am blonde, blue eyes, no

5419 - HAVE A NICE DAY. SWF, 75 yo, 5’5”, slender, brunette, green eyes, adventurous, love walks, parks, outdoors, healthy food. Am happy, loving, kind. LTR, intimacy? Have photo. Tampa.

5580 – I-INDIAN, SINGLE. 70 years, Tampa. Single island girl seeking single W, M. Asian or Hispanic. ND, NS. Long term. Retired or semi-retired 60 and over.

5583 – 71, BROWN SKIN BEAUTY, seeking single, NS, ND, W male, 65 – 75 for dancing, dining, getting to know each other, and having a good time. Send phone & photo. Tampa

4119 - Seeking Honest gentleman. Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals. WW. Loves the Lord. Florida.

MEN SEEKING WOMEN

seeking t, attractive, female. Very handsome, very t senior. 5’11”, 175, blue eyes, silver hair. Let’s enjoy life’s pleasures. Dunedin.

5417 - PINELLAS PARK, FUN LOVING SWM, seeking SWW to enjoy sports activities, bridge, dominoes, pinochle and swimming at Mainlands. I’m 88 and very active. Looking for SWW over 70. I’m 6’3”, 235 lbs and a dancer. Pinellas Park.

MEN SEEKING WOMEN

5411 - BM seeks LTR with 50-65 yr old woman of character. I am 6’0”, 180 lbs, 60 year old. NS. Children are adults. Free to travel. I am a one woman man. Race is not an issuecharacter is!

5567 – OUTDOORSY, HONEST, HEALTHY, MUSIC-LOVER. Humble, semiretired, loving & fun 70 y/y, searching for his best friend to enjoy life’s adventures with. Looking for that special gal who enjoys beaches, boating, biking, hiking, animals and cares for our natural environment. Someone spiritual who can “see the light.” A love of theater, music and dancing a plus.

5407 - ISO BF, 50+, slender build who likes to read, go out to eat, movies, laid back, enjoys laughter & is drama free. Look forward to hearing from you. I am a WM, 5’11”, 155 lbs, NS and drama free.

5415 - M, WW, NS, SD, HWP, P, FF, likes cards, walks, cooking, travel, fun.

5573 – HI, I’M MARVIN. Looking for companion, I am 85YY, WM, WW, C, NS, 5’9”, 165 lbs., SOH. Excellent health and very active. Southern country gentleman. This is my first experience with this. Homeowner with pool, semi-retired, own truck dealership. Please send phone number. Let’s talk. Let’s have fun.

5424 - HI, Lonely guy, WM, 5’8”, 160 lbs, a young mid-seventies, NS, NS, t, active and adventuresome. Seeks lady, mid-sixties to early seventies, HWP, exercises, possible romance, LTR. Let’s be happy and celebrate life.

5584 – W, M, ALMOST 80, HEALTH RESTORED. 40 years to go. 5’8”, 170 lbs., full short beard, clean on top. Spiritually inclined-not fanatical. Want gal serious about having love relationship. NS, ND, NDrgs. Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough. 5585 – ADVENTURE TO ALASKA IN JULY. Fly up & back. Stay in my motorhome, sightsee, fish and have fun. 85 yy, WM, WW, HWP, 5’9”, 165 lbs, SOH, C, NS. Home & family business owner, semi-retired, looking for LTR, Companion, or ? Send phone number. 5586 – LADIES PLEASE…In your ads – please state your town and height. It will make responding much easier. If you are a SF, White or Asian, fun, easy going, smiles, overweight OK, enjoys life – then contact me. I am a SWM, 5’6”, 175 lbs, SOH, NS, NDrgs, SD, condo who likes Happy Hour, the Elks, restaurants, shopping, TV, going places, kissing, holding hands. Thank you. Pinellas Park.

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5393 - SWM, 69, 5’11”, AVG. Hair black, thinning, DAV, honest, sincere, relocated Hudson. Retired Leo. ISO WHF, widow preferred, attractive, sm. butt, NS, ND, handy homemaker, intimacy yes, no baggage, drama.

5574 – YOU AND ME – TOGETHER. SWM, 5’6”, 175lb, 76yy, NS, ND, SOH, SD, Condo. Likes happy hour, restaurants, ELKS, TV, dancing, shopping, kissing, holding hands. ISO, SWF or Asian. SOH. Fun, smiles, easy going, enjoys life. Pinellas Park.

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5578 – NEW YEAR…NEW START! WM, 60, HWP. ISO a woman, 45 – 65 for casual start friendship. Must live near N. Tampa area. I’m 6ft, enjoy simple activities. Let’s talk/text, see if we have a connection.

5428 - M, WW, NS, SD, HWP, R, TLC, 70’s. Likes sharing many activities together, quiet evenings; be adventurous.

5426 - EASY GOING MAN. I’m 69, 140 lbs, 5’7”, widower, lives alone. Seeking other gentlemen for friendship, to get together and enjoy each other’s company. Will answer alll.

5369 – Looking For Ms Right. Retired New York Attorney, former New York Police O cer, looking for loving relationship with kind and sincere, self-caring lady. 65 – 75. Widow preferred. Clearwater area.

5577 – LIVE – LAUGH – LOVE. Hello – SWM, 5’6”, 180lbs, 70’s, SOH, NS, ND, SD. Condo. Likes Happy Hour, Elks, TV, restaurants, shopping, kissing, holding hands, going places. ISO, SF, white or asian, SOH, easy going, fun, smiles, enjoys life. Pinellas Park.

5581 – ST. PETE SENIOR, Sub, ISO take control goddess, 60 to 75 for play getogethers or female led relationship.

5412 - LOOKING FOR ADVENTEROUS WOMAN. SWM, NS, healthy, retired, enjoys country music, home cooking, day trips to scenic attractions, sun rises, sunsets, movies, walks in the park. For more info, write me. Pinellas County.

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5416 - LOOKING FOR COMPANION. SWM

5582 – MAN OF SIMPLE FAITH. Seeking woman similar. ISO good woman getting better, not always having been good. Prove yourself. Let’s recompence together.

BOOK REVIEW

Don’t Forget Your Purse – a Book Review of “50 Bags That Changed the World,” by

Do you ever remember your mother not carrying a handbag?

The purse is one of the oldest accessories in history – there’s evidence that a “backpack” was used by our nomadic, hunter-gatherer forebears who needed to have their hands free as they wandered through forest in search of prey. Later, the “rucksack” became a staple of the military, carrying everything the soldier needed to live in the field. But the humble bag has developed, evolved, and fulfilled so many different functions that its diversity is huge. Today, who can recognize the relationship between a nylon bicycle pannier and a calf-leather Gucci handbag?

“50 Bags That Changed the World,” published by London’s Design Museum, has a page of history accompanied by a photograph which pays homage to that emotionally-laden, deeply expressive receptacle that has become a companion for holding our secrets, serving a utilitarian purpose, conferring status, and becoming a means of self-display.

A few “bags” have really impacted our lives. First and foremost is the pleated brown paper grocery bag. This unassuming object was the “self-opening sack,” or “SOS” patented by Philadelphia printer Charles Stilwell in 1883. Francis Wolle invented the first paper-bag machine in 1852, but it was Stillwell who introduced side pleats, adding structural strength allowing it stand up on its own.

Robert Anderson. - by Kathy A. Megyeri

This unfussy design solution made it an enduring classic and the SOS remained a stalwart of the grocery trade into the 1970’s when a Swedish plastics company, Celloplast, patented the plastic grocery sack. Supermarket chains Safeway and Kroger abandoned the traditional paper and embraced the plastic alternative. But by the late 1990’s plastic had become public enemy No. 1 and recycled plastic bags are now being woven into sleep-on mats. Canvas tote bags are now again gaining in popularity.

Other bags impacted history, too. The “carpetbag” became the symbol of a nation on the move following the American Civil War; hence the derogatory term “carpetbagger.” There are saddlebags, physician’s bags, steamer trunks, metal mesh bags made by gold and silversmiths, and exquisite beaded evening bags. There is the newsboy bag made of canvas with a long, strong strap and flap to keep out the rain; attaché cases for business executives; lunchboxes for American schoolchildren; and Robert Dumas-Hermes’ practical trapezoid body bag so often worn by Grace Kelly that Hermes renamed it in her honor. The Italian clutch bag by Fendi with its double F buckle became a staple on “Sex and the City,” and in the late 1990’s, manbags even became common.

No matter what the bag, this book has something for everyone. Happy reading!

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Armchair Adventures: The Dogs of Bucharest

By Evelyn Kelly, PhD

In 1995, we made the final stop in our Eastern European tour in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. This city was once considered the “Paris of the East,” with triumphal arch (“Arcul de Triump”) and interesting past.

Our hotel was the historic Athenee Palace, which was a center of espionage during World Wars I and II. Spies had small orifices in the ceiling and floors that enabled them to hear what was transpiring on the other floors. In the lobby, a person can whisper at one end of the room and be heard on the other.

There was another effect of the amazing acoustics. We had just jumped in bed when we heard the most mournful howling, yipping, yelping, crying, and growling. We were hearing a true dog fight, and it sounded like we were in the midst of it. Growls and cries continued all night long.

Next morning, our guide told us to watch for the Roma people and not to feed the dogs. We were thinking of those poor dogs. He explained that beginning about 1965, the Communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu forced people to move from their homes into communist apartment blocks. They had to abandon their dogs, and the legislature passed laws forbidding euthanasia. The street dogs multiplied and formed packs; what we heard last night was a fight between rival dog gangs.

In 2015, we scheduled a trip to Transylvania. That meant staying in Athenee Palace hotel in Bucharest for two nights. This time, there were no dog fights. What was the difference?

People loved their animals, but dogs were becoming very aggressive; many citizens and tourists were attacked. In 2013, a pack of dogs mauled and killed a four-year-old boy while he was playing in the park. The attack caused a public outcry, and laws were quickly passed to adopt, sterilize, or humanely care for the once-abandoned dogs.

We were happy to see so few dogs on the street. As animal lovers, it made us appreciate the work of our concerned humane society. And Bucharest now has become a safe place where tourists can go and appreciate this charming and historic city.

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MAY 5-7: RECKLESS SAINTS AT 2023 HIBISCUS FESTIVAL

Reckless Saints husband/wife duo Schneider and Kim Mayfield dance with elements of authentic folk, country, blues and rock as if they’ve been in love with them all their lives. Tickets available at bandsintown.com.

Gilchrist Park, 1000 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda

MAY 6: 3RD ANNUAL BEER, BRATZ, AND THE BOOGIE MEN (BB&B)

BB&B supports Shoes for Kids, Just: Book, literary programs, scholarships, food drives, school supply collections, diaper drives, and leadership/service organizations in our schools. Rain or shine inside Expo Hall. Tickets: $40 and up.

The Charlotte County Fair, 2333 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte

MAY 10: CASINO BUS TRIP

Climb aboard Southwest Florida’s entertainment bus for a full day of fun and games on your trip to Calder Casino. Bus leaves at 8 am, returns 7:30 pm. Cost $45. Everyone receives $20 free play. For reservations call Debra Nelson, 239-247-0869

Coralwood Center, 2301 Del Prado Blvd. S, Cape Coral

MAY 13: MAC TIER – CELTIC FESTIVAL

Mac Tier has a high energy Celtic rock sound, appealing to the Celtic traditionalist as well as rock, pop, and folk audiences with the unique sound of bagpipes and fiddle to create a new sound with ancient roots. Check bandsintown.com for tickets.

Fishermen’s Village, 1299 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda

MAY 13: MELISSA ETHRIDGE

Melissa Etheridge gives everything, and her immense talent fills the venue and uplifts everyone in the audience. Tickets: $153 and up.

Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd. SE., Bonita Springs

MAY 17-21: 13TH ANNUAL FORT MYERS FILM FESTIVAL

The official films will be curated from all over the world. Contact the Art Center for more info.

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St., Fort Myers

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“Stuck in the Middle with You” by Stealers Wheel

BY: RANDAL C. HILL

Even before he became a successful and respected musician, Gerry Rafferty had developed a loathing for the oftenunderhanded machinations of the pop-music industry.

Born in 1947 in Paisley, Scotland (near Glasgow), Rafferty came from a working-class family, where his mother taught him Scottish and Irish folk songs. As he grew into his teens, he was influenced by the Beatles and Bob Dylan.

At 16, young Rafferty left school to work in a butcher shop and a shoe store, although deep down he wanted only to earn a living by making music. On weekends, he and best pal Joe Egan played in a local rock band called the Maverix covering Beatles and Stones hits. Later, he joined folk-pop group the Humblebums, which included future comic Billy Connolly. The Humblebums cut a pair of albums for Transatlantic Records which received critical appreciation but sold poorly.

The Humblebums disbanded in 1971, but Rafferty continued with Transatlantic as a solo performer. His first album, “Can I Have My Money Back?” received enthusiastic praise but was ignored by the record-buying public.

In 1972, he and Egan reunited, this time to form a soft-rock outfit called Stealers Wheel. They promptly struck gold with “Stuck in the Middle with You,” which became a Top 10 single in America, the UK and Canada. That hit 45

Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Asparagus

The perfect Mother’s Day Brunch. Also delicious with fresh Hollandaise sauce drizzled over the asparagus. Recipe and images courtesy of ACoupleCooks.com

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 4 eggs

• 2 ounces goat cheese or 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese

• Salt and pepper

• 1 Tablespoon chopped chives (optional)

• Fresh lemon juice

1. Wash the asparagus. Remove the tough lower part of the asparagus (1-2 inches) by bending the stalks; they will naturally break where the tender part begins. In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally. After 3 minutes, add 1/4 cup water and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Taste, and continue to cook until the thickest pieces are tender, adding additional water if necessary.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs together until well-beaten. Crumble the goat cheese (or shredded cheese) and stir it into the eggs along with the kosher salt and plenty of fresh ground pepper.

gave Rafferty a chance to vent his spleen against the negative forces that controlled the music business. Rafferty just wanted to make music, revel in the satisfaction of its creation, and ignore that part of the picture that included insensitive beancounters and “friends” supposedly furthering his career:

Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right

Here I am, stuck in the middle with you

He found his frustrations maddening:

Trying to make some sense of it all

But I can see that it makes no sense at all

Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor?

‘Cause I don’t think that I can take anymore

Stealers Wheel cut a trio of albums, but by the time the first one was issued, Rafferty had already left. Stealers Wheel officially disbanded in 1975, and for three years Gerry’s creative hands were tied by legal hassles that prevented him from releasing new material.

In 1978, his 6-million-selling LP “City to City” featured his signature song, the worldwide hit “Baker Street.” As a result, his success brought Rafferty financial independence—thanks, ironically, to the industry that he despised.

3. In a skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Tilt the pan to ensure the entire pan is coated in the melted butter, then pour in the eggs.

4. Keep the heat on medium. When the eggs begin to set, use a flat spatula to slowly scrape sections of eggs, creating folds. Scrape occasionally until the eggs form soft folds, then remove from the heat just before they fully harden. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives (if desired) and alongside asparagus spears seasoned with lemon juice.

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r Life plan or continuing care community r Adult child’s home

14. Are you planning to change health insurance plans in the next 12 months? r Yes r No

15. Are you planning to travel internationally in the next 12 months? r Yes r No

16. Are you planning to take a cruise in the next 12 months?

r Yes r No

17. Are you planning to use a financial planner in the next 12 months? r Yes r No

18. Are you planning to make home improvements in the next 12 months? r Yes r No

19. Are you planning to secure legal services for will preparation and/or estate planning in the next 12 months? r Yes r No

20. Age: r under 50 r 50 to 64 r 65 to 74 r 75 to 84 r 85+

21. Gender: r Male r Female r Prefer not to say

22. Annual family income: r under $40,000 r $40,000-$100,000

r over $100,000 r Prefer not to say

23. Approximate net worth: r under $100,000

r $100,000-$499,000 r $500,000-$1,000,000 r over $1,000,000 r prefer not to say

24 Please provide your residence Zip Code (even if you choose to remain anonymous):

25 The name of this publication is:_________________________

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