Lifestyles After 50 Lake/Marion 2012 edition by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

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August 2012

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WWII Veteran’s Tale Inspires Legendary Beer

Boomers Rearrange Traditional Life Stages

A Long Love Affair with Our Beaches

“I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.” —Anonymous Dear Readers,

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t’s all about our beaches. Here in Florida, we love our beaches and the beach lifestyle. We know the satisfac- Janice Doyle, Editor tion of eating seafood on the wooden deck of a restaurant overlooking the water. We can watch boats moving on the water for hours without moving a muscle. We have books we think of as “beach reads.” We kick off our shoes and wiggle our toes in white sand as we watch a sunset. We splash, walk, run or just relax on our beaches. Admittedly we’d love to look young and strong and lithe in our swimsuits when we walk on the beach, but…oh, well…if we don’t, we usually go anyway. And it’s sometimes an appalling sight indeed!

On vacations: we hit the sunny beaches where we occupy ourselves keeping the sun off our skin, the saltwater off our bodies and the sand out of our belongings. —Humorist Erma Bombeck Some notable beach experiences There’s more. Along our coast, you’ll find:

• Pier 60 Sunset Celebration every evening on the white sands of Clearwater Beach with spectacular sunsets, vendors, even free WiFi hotspots. • Siesta Key Public Beach, where families join the Manasota Track Club’s mile-long fun runs at 6:30 p.m. every day all summer. • The Don CeSar Hotel on St. Pete Beach—legendary Pink Palace since 1928.

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Editor Janice Doyle janice@lifestylesafter50.com

“Play in the sand; splash in the water; get

dirty; get wet. The beach is the only place my mom doesn’t get mad about me doing that stuff. Of course i love the beach!” —Dixie Dykens (age 5)

• Fishing piers where the diehards really catch fish and others are happy just to drown bait and live in the moment. • Venice Beach, for hunting sharks’ teeth.

• Ft. DeSoto, several times voted America’s Top Beach area.

• Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands area, Florida’s premier ecotourism destination and one of SAIL magazine’s “10 Greatest Places to Sail” • Sanibel Island, considered the best shelling spot in North America. • Sunsets on Captiva Island —breathtaking!

• American Sandsculpting Championships, a five-day event in Fort Myers in November. It’s a fragile existence In late June, Tropical Storm Debby showed us just how fragile the beach heaven we share with various wildlife really is. All up and down the Gulf Coast, places like Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Sarasota’s Mote Marine say that this year’s sea turtle nest numbers were flourishing before Debby’s high winds and flooding caused massive beach erosion. In all areas, around 80 percent of the nests disappeared. The good news is that staff and volunteers are finding new nests every day.

Yes, we love our beaches, and we applaud Mote Marine, Clearwater Marine, Turtle Time in Lee County, Collier County’s Sea Turtle Protection Program and all the others for their work helping maintain the balance of nature. Go ahead, grab the cooler and pack the sandwiches and cold drinks. Get out there and enjoy Florida’s great beaches. I’ll see you there!

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Humorous author Bill Bryson wrote this about all that beach sand: “Among the many thousands of things that I have never been able to understand, one in particular stands out. That is the question of who was the first person who stood by a pile of sand and said, “You know, I bet if we took some of this and mixed it with a little potash and heated it, we could make a material that would be solid and yet transparent. We could call it glass.” Call me obtuse, but you could stand me on a beach till the end of time and never would it occur to me to try to make sand into windows.”

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Advice for the Younger Generations

arl Pillemer is professor of human development at Cornell University and author of the recently published 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans. From surveys of America’s elders, Pillemer uncovered their advice to the younger generation for living a happy, healthy and successful life.

Take risks to avoid regret. People in their 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond endorse taking risks when you’re young, contrary to a stereotype that elders are conservative. Their message is ‘Go for it!’ They say that you are much more likely to regret what you didn’t do than what you did. Make the most of a bad job. The older generation has this advice for work: Make the most of a bad job. Many of these folks who grew up in the Great Depression had bad jobs

early on—in fact, their bad jobs make our bad jobs look like good jobs! They found that they learned invaluable lessons from these less-than-ideal work situations. You can learn how the industry works, about communicating with other employees, about customer service.

Choose excitement over money. The elders are unanimous on one point: Choose a career for its intrinsic value rather than how much money you will make. Our elders think it’s a mistake to waste precious lifetime in work you don’t like.

18th AnnuAl hArvest GrApe stomp Art & CrAfts, Wine, food, Live MusiC $2 donAtion to benefit the boys & GirLs CLub AuG. 18th (10:00 A.M. - 5:00 p.M.) AuG. 19th (11:00 A.M. - 5:00 p.M.)

JAzz At the Winery

$2 donAtion to benefit the south LAke ChAMber of CoMMerCe sChoLArship fund sept. 15th (10:00 p.M. - 5:00 p.M.) sept. 16th (11:00 p.M. - 5:00 p.M.)

Embrace travel. When asked what they regret in life, many of the oldest Americans said: ‘I wish I’d traveled more.’ Elder wisdom says to look into some travel—and low budget is fine—before you begin that first job.

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See Florida—Top to Bottom... Tallahassee: A Mix of

Politics and Southern Charm BY JANICE DOYLE

ur state’s capital city is unlike any other place in Florida. It has rolling hills and canopied roads mixed with the energy provided by politics and college-town hoopla. Whether it’s your first or five hundredth visit (all you FSU and FAMU grads!), you will find it vibrant or relaxing according to your need.

Travel Find something new by watching the panoramic view of the city from the porch on Hotel Duval’s Level 8 Bar. Looking west over Tallahassee’s trees and rooftops puts new adventure in watching a sunset – especially if you know the landmarks. Outdoor or indoor seating, music, ahh, peace and quiet.

Act like a local and plan to be in town for the Red Hills International Horse Trials in the spring when over 600 local volunteers turn the area into a worldclass equestrian site for dressage, crosscountry and jumping competitions. Held the second weekend of March. Level 8 Bar, Hotel Duval

Enjoy the downtown ambiance— tour the capitol, mix with lobbyists and politicos at lunch, walk through the government buildings. Or you can take a leisurely stroll through the blocks-long Chain of Parks that stretches along Park Avenue and is the frequent site of events and shows under the ancient oaks.

Rest your head in style at the boutique Aloft Hotel downtown. However, the city offers choices from economy motels to quaint little B&Bs as well.

Visit the past at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum, which is as much about Americana as it is about cars. There’s also Florida’s African American Museum, the Hernando de Soto State Historic Site, the Tallahassee Museum and more. You don’t want to miss driving the canopied roads. These follow trails created centuries ago and are easy to ﬁnd if you pick up a local brochure. Who knew Tallahassee had a plethora of upscale restaurants? Try Avenue Eat & Drink to be seen downtown—trendy menu offerings. Georgio’s has classic cuisine and Cypress is a long-standing gourmet restaurant with an inventive menu of local, fresh food whenever possible.

Get out in nature at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, listed in “Fifty Places to Go Birding Before You Die.” It’s a place to experience the coastal landscape, the monarch migration in October and lunch at historic Wakulla Springs Lodge. The river itself offers opportunities for a riverboat cruise or a kayak or canoe paddle. In the city, Maclay Gardens State Park, Goodwood Museum & Gardens and many lakes, rivers and ponds offer nearly limitless boating and ﬁshing. Whatever your pleasure, at the top of the state, Florida’s state capital city offers a warm welcome full of Southern charm. For more info go to visittallahassee. com or call (800) 628-2866.

The Florida Keys… A Place to Slow Down

Marathon and Islamorada Keys attract fishermen seeking the bonefish in Florida Bay. Many charters are available; I went with Strike Zone Charters which included a tour of coral reefs as well as all fishing gear. Stop in at the town’s Turtle Hospital for a new view of sea life. Sunset at the Driving on south, it Kona Kai resort starts to get easier to slow down as you see where owner BY DAVID LALMOND remnants of the over-sea Kristie Thomas low down, you move too railroad from 1912, manufactures flafast…” Lyrics by Simon and which opened the Keys vored chocolates Garfunkel come to mind leaving prior to a roadway years later. like handmade truffles in flavors that mainland USA for the 160-mile drive Finally, Key West—a laid back include amaretto, key lime and rum. to Key West. A multiday journey from Overnight at Kona Kai Resort owned community where mainlanders Key Largo to Key West seems like an by Joe and Ronnie Harris to enjoy sun- come to unwind and explore. The exercise of progressive relaxation. set from their beach or your suite. Take Cypress House Inn, built in the First stop: Start with conch fritters 1880s, provides a base for the intrepid time for the tropical botanic garden from Alabama Jacks in Homestead. tourist. It is newly renovated, only and a gallery of original artwork of Next stop: an overnight in Key Largo. both local as well as European artists. a couple of blocks from Sloppy Expect opportunities for scuba diving Joe’s bar and a five-minute walk New! Don’t miss! Take a cruise and snorkeling at John Pennekamp from Mallory Square. Breakfast on the restored African Queen, a Coral Reef State Park. Concessionaire registered historical vessel with is plentiful to enjoy poolside. operates motor, sailing and glass Along Duval Street on this four-by the iconic steam engine of the bottom boats to explore the underwater 1951 Bogart and Bacall famous six-mile island, one finds the usual park. Stop at Key Largo Chocolates tourist offerings plus 116 bars. Notable movie of the same name.

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The refurbished African Queen is steered by Stephen Bogart, second from right, son of Humphrey Bogart.

visits include the Hemingway House, Truman’s summer White House and Mel Fisher’s Museum of Treasures. Dinner at Blue Heaven restaurant comes with a 100-year history that included cockﬁghting, gambling and Friday night boxing matches refereed by Ernest Hemingway. During your outdoor dining experience, you WILL see roosters roaming the grounds. The Old Town Trolley Tour showcases the town with 12 stops along the more than 100 points of interest. Don’t miss the Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square. This consists of arts and crafts exhibitors, street performers, food vendors and psychics all served up to tourists from all over the world. Additional info: FLA-KEYS.COM.

Around Town

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hrough 12 Appleton’s Biennial 2012: Florida Installation Art. Works by Florida installation artists. Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala. For details, call (352) 291-4455.

6th Annual Casino Night—blackjack, roulette, craps and poker tables. Light hors d’oevres and desserts served. Lakeside Inn. Mount Dora. 7:30 p.m. Information at (352) 383-2165.

hrough Sept. 2 Jim W. Wilson“Eye-Cons of Florida’s Wilderness” museum exhibition showcasing a study of many kinds of life including birds, reptiles, insects, plants and habitat. Lake Eustis Museum of Art, Eustis. (352) 483-2900. Political Hob Nob to meet local candidates. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Heritage Hills Club, Clermont. (352) 394-4191.

Movie in the Park. Free “How to Train Your Dragon.” Bring lawn chair. Refreshments available for purchase. Starts at dusk. Donnelly Park, Mount Dora. (352) 735-7183.

through September 27 Museum Exhibit. “Deliberately Uncertain.” The works of Christine Peloquin. Mount Dora Center for the Arts. (352) 383-0880.

Opry Star Series. 7:30 p.m. Featured performer: George Trullinger as Buddy Holly. 25 “The Legends of Doo Wop.” Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale. (352) 821-1201.

The Queens of Motown, tribute show to Tina Turner, The Supremes and more. Tickets: $14 to $17. Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. 7 p.m. (352) 854-3670.

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hrough 12 Production of “The Fox on the Fairway.” Melon Patch Theater, Leesburg. (352) 787-3013.

hrough 19 “Our Town” at Moonlight Warehouse Theatre, Clermont. (352) 319-1116.

“Music Across the Americas” Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. 8:30 p.m. (352) 753-3229.

Tribute to the Legends of Rock-n-Roll featuring Pete Peterkin. Tickets: $14 to $17. 7 p.m. Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. (352) 854-3670.

Farmer’s Market News

ridays Cagan Crossings, Clermont Farmer’s Mkt. 4 to 7 p.m. Call for more info: (352) 243-9005.

undays Downtown Clermont’s Mkt. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info, call (352) 394-8618.

aturdays Downtown Ocala Farmer’s Mkt. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (352) 368-1612 for more info.

ondays Sumter County Webster Farmer’s and Flea Mkt. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (352) 793-2021

aturdays Downtown Leesburg Mkt. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, please call (352) 365-0053.

uesdays Lady Lake Farmers Market. Log Cabin Park. More info at (352) 753-6029.

and 19 18th Annual Harvest Grape Stomp. Wine, food, arts, crafts and live music. $2 admission to benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. (352) 394-8627. Entertainment Series. 8:30 p.m. “Heeeeer’s Lisa!” Featuring Lisa Elliott with John Rogerson. Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. (352) 753-3229.

Culinary Combat IV. Watch chefs preparing three courses using secret ingredients revealed shortly before the meal is prepared. Reigning champ Chef James Schuman of Cuvee Wine Bistro will compete against Chef Patrice Perrone of La Cuisine and Chef Loring Felix of The Braised Onion. Dishes judged on taste, presentation and creativity. 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets: $50. Ocala Hilton. (404) 993-7189.

The Legends of Doo Wop— Tony Passalaqua of “The Archies,” Tommy Mara of “The Crests,” Frank Mancuso of “The Imaginations,” and Steve Horn of “The 5 Sharks.”

Guitars and Cars Swap Meet and Show. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $2. Renningers Twin Markets, Mount Dora. (352) 383-8393.

“Ronnie Dove, Doo Wop ‘n’ Rock” Summer Series Dinner Show. Two shows: 5 and 9 p.m. Must be seated by 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $26 to $43, include dinner, beverage tax, gratuity and show ticket. Katie Belles, The Villages, Lady Lake. (352) 750-9411 or (352) 750-5981.

Send Around Town news to News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; please fax (813) 651-1989. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. August 10 for September event.) Lifestyles After 50 • August 2012 • page 5

Coolest Savings for a Hot Month or All Year BY EVELYN MACKEY

efore you settle into August cooped up in the air conditioning, think instead about outings to air conditioned spots where admission is either free or half price. Too good to be true? Not at all. What you need is a reciprocal pass! Here’s how it works: When you join, let’s say the Appleton Museum of Art, you buy a membership or pass and receive the required card. When admissions staff at participating reciprocal museums or gardens in other locations see the card or sticker, they know that you are part of an exclusive group of museum patrons. Benefits typically include free admission during regular museum hours for the card holder and may include discounts on other museum offerings. If you have a spouse and/ or grandchildren, you can purchase a family pass and even greater savings.

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One important caveat: the free general admission usually does not include tickets to special exhibitions, giant-screen theaters, planetarium shows or simulators. It’s that easy! Here are area reciprocal programs:

• SERM – Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program allows free admission to some area museums and art museums around the southeastern U.S., including 29 in Florida. Just buy a membership at, let’s say the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala which includes SERM membership. That allows you free reciprocal visits to the Museum of Florida Art in DeLand, the Harn Museum of Art in Gainesville, Orlando Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Art in St. Pete and more. • NARM – North American Reciprocal Museum program allows members free or discounted admission to more

allows members free general admission to over 250 participating science centers and museums throughout the world. In Central Florida, The Discovery Center in Ocala, the Florida Air Museum in Lakeland and the Orlando Science Center are a part of this program as well as MOSI in Tampa.

Mt. Dora Center for Arts

than 450 museums of art and history across the U.S. and some foreign countries. In central Florida, NARM museums include Mount Dora Center for Arts, Maitland Art Center and Lake Eustis Museum of Art. Day trips to NARM museums can include the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota and many others. Memberships are available at participating area art museums. (Info at northamerican reciprocalmuseums.org.)

• ASTC – Association of Science Technology Centers Passport Program

Individual memberships can cost as little as $25 and a family membership (think visiting grandchildren here) pass costs from $50 to $100. Buy once and enjoy all year! Always call before visiting the venue to know of any program restrictions or changes. Then, turn your AC up a couple of degrees to save some money at home for the day and head out to explore local treasures. And be sure to take your reciprocal admission pass with you when you travel to see our country’s museums and gardens for free or at a reduced rate.

Why Weight Matters

nee pain? Can it be prevented? Being overweight raises your risk for developing osteoarthritis in a weight-bearing joint like the knee since inflammatory factors related to weight might exacerbate this condition. Simply walking across level ground puts up to one-and-a-half times your body weight on your knees. That means a 200-pound man will deliver 300 pounds of pressure to his knee with each step. Off level ground, the news is worse: each knee bears two to three times your body weight when you go up and down stairs, and four to five times your body weight when you squat to tie a shoelace or pick up an item you dropped.

Fortunately, strengthening your quadriceps (the muscles on the fronts of the thighs) changes the equation, and so does losing weight. Each pound you lose reduces knee pressure in every step you take. One study found that the risk of developing osteoarthritis dropped 50 percent with each 11-pound weight loss among younger obese women. If older men lost enough weight to shift from an obese classification to just overweight—that is, from a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher down to one that fell between 25 and 29.9—the researchers estimated knee osteoarthritis would decrease by a fifth. For older women, that shift would cut knee osteoarthritis by a third.

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Perform this exercise regularly to strengthen your quadriceps and help relieve knee pain.

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Caring for others begins with caring for yourself. With all you do, taking care of yourself can be challenging. That’s why RAO’s women’s imaging centers feature board-certified radiologists specializing in breast MRI, breast ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsy, DEXA bone density testing, and more. We also offer self-referral screening digital mammography appointments that fit your schedule, because when breast cancer is caught in its preliminary stage, it is nearly 100% curable. Our experience, technology and caring for patients have placed both our women’s imaging centers among the select few to be designated Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

The accuracy of experts. The caring of neighbors. Our women’s health specialists are committed to your care. (left to right):

RYAN K. TOMPKINS, MD; LANCE P. TRIGG, MD; FREDRIC C. WOLLETT, MD; MARK R. V. WILLARD, MD

RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF OCALA, P.A.

WOMEN’S IMAGING CENTER | TIMBERRIDGE IMAGING CENTER

(352) 671-4300 • www.RAOcala.com We contract with a wide range of networks, including Medicare, Medicaid, and file all claims with the exception of non-contracted HMOs.

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Boomers Have Rearranged Traditional Stages of Life generation institutionalized an ethos of inclusivity in U.S. society. “Most boomers exercised considerable independence in their life choices. They helped to ensure that freedoms applied to African Americans, women, new immigrants and gays, not just middle-class white males.”

t’s been well-documented that the baby boomers caused significant changes to the sociological, financial and economic picture in the U.S. over the past 65 years, but news from MetLife Mature Market Institute advances a number of theories about the impact the Boomers have had on American society. The report notes that those born between 1946 and 1955 changed conventional American life stages, redefined inclusivity and contributed to the health of all Americans. Boomers Rearranged the Three Boxes of Life Instead of going to school, entering the labor force after high school and retiring in their 60’s, boomers rearranged the traditional life stages.

Betsy Ross Coming

onnie J. Gay, Director of Dreamland Productions, portrays Betsy Ross, the Revolutionary War-era patriot at a dinner show on Saturday, August 25 at Windsor Rose Restaurant, 142 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mt. Dora. Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner ordered from a special menu and the show. Reservations are required; please call (352) 735-2551.

Lunch Is Served

he American Legion, Post 18, in Wildwood, located on Hwy. 44 just east of Hwy. 301, is hosting a luncheon open to the public, Friday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu is chicken and rice, green beans, salad, bread, dessert and drink for a donation of $6. Enjoy some good food and fellowship. For more information, please call (352) 748-7009. Lifestyles After 50 • August 2012 • page 8

Many went to college, entered the work force a little later and changed jobs a number of times, rather than remaining with one employer. “Not content with living their parents’ lives, boomers pursued education, a multi-faceted worklife and a robust retirement,” said Dr. Achenbaum.

Boomers Widened the Range of Inclusivity Boomers did not necessarily instigate the various struggles for equality over the past six decades, but this

BRIDGE BITES

From The American Contract Bridge League

Boomers Advanced Healthfulness —Structurally and Personally Advances in adult boomer life expectancy were attributed to medical breakthroughs in heart disease and strokes as well as changed behaviors (smoking cessation, dietary modifications). While obesity and poor nutrition choices still remain an issue, boomers incorporated preventive care into their life styles with nutrition, exercise and holistic medicine, leading to multi-billion dollar industries. Spiritual Quests for Meaning Changed Many Boomers’ World Views Advances in communication and transportation brought the world

Counting The Hand

BY BRIAN GUNNELL

his month we start a series of hands where the key to success is counting the opponents’ distribution, in each case turning a guess into a sure thing.

to boomers. Many responded by traveling to remote sites like Africa and southeast Asia to make a difference, while others preferred the comforts of home. Boomers managed to be cosmopolitan and parochial, simultaneously. Personal and collective searches for “meaning” reinforced values and norms that segments in this age group started to embrace in youth. “Perhaps the most lasting legacy of the boomers, the first of whom are now 65-years old, is that they continue to be relevant, making a contribution and remaining trendsetters,” said Sandra Timmermann, Ed.D., director of the MetLife Mature Market Institute. According to the report, they are also the first generation whose impact continues well into middle age and beyond. They’ve also retired once and then re-entered the work force in encore careers.

West’s 2♦ was a Weak Two, showing less than opening values and a 6-card suit. East further crowded N-S by jumping to 4♦ and South tried 4♠. The good news for E-W was that they had bounced N-S into a poor contract, the bad news was that South makes her contract if she does a little counting. West leads the ♦A and shifts to the ♣T. East wins the Ace and returns the suit, vainly hoping that West can ruff. But Declarer’s King wins the trick, then comes the ♠A, and a second Spade won by East. Declarer wins the Club continuation in Dummy, and leads the ♥Q which East declines to cover. What next? Three tricks have been lost and Declarer must bring in the Heart suit for no losers if she is to make her

contract. She can either play a low Heart to the Ace, hoping that East has started with doubleton King… or she can lead the Jack, hoping to squash West’s doubleton Ten and set up the Nine. There’s no need to guess this one. West has six Diamonds for his 2♦ bid, and has shown up with two Spades and two Clubs. That leaves three Hearts! So, Declarer plays a low Heart from Dummy and, sure enough, the King pops out of East’s hand. Of course, if East had known that Declarer would be so unsporting as to count out the distribution, then he would have covered the Queen with the King and given Declarer a guess for the ♥T. Visit acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org. To find a bridge club in Florida, go to district9acbl.org/D9Clubsmap.htm. Bridge article provided courtesy of St. Petersburg Bridge Club: www.stpetebridge.org.

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Patient Information NovoLog® Mix 70/30 (NŌ-vō-log-MIX-SEV-en-tee-THIR-tee) (70% insulin aspart protamine suspension and 30% insulin aspart injection, [rDNA origin]) This is a BRIEF SUMMARY of important information about NOVOLOG® MIX 70/30. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your diabetes or your treatment. Make sure that you know how to manage your diabetes. Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about managing your diabetes. What is NovoLog® Mix 70/30? NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is a man-made insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus. It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is safe or effective in children. Who should not use NovoLog® Mix 70/30? Do not take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if: • Your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) • You are allergic to any of the ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Check with your healthcare provider if you are not sure. What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking NovoLog® Mix 70/30? Before you use NovoLog® Mix 70/30, tell your healthcare provider if you: • have kidney or liver problems • have any other medical conditions. Medical conditions can affect your insulin needs and your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30. • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 will harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You and your healthcare provider should decide about the best way to manage your diabetes while you are pregnant. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 while you breastfeed. Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, including prescriptions and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how NovoLog® Mix 70/30 works. Your NovoLog® Mix 70/30 dose may change if you take other medicines. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare providers and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. How should I take NovoLog® Mix 70/30? • Take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. • Your healthcare provider will tell you how much NovoLog® Mix 70/30 to take and when to take it. • Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin unless your healthcare provider tells you to. • NovoLog® Mix 70/30 starts acting fast. If you have Type 1 diabetes, inject it up to 15 minutes before you eat a meal. Do not inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if you are not planning to eat within 15 minutes. • If you have Type 2 diabetes, you may inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 up to 15 minutes before or after starting your meal. • Do Not mix NovoLog® Mix 70/30 with other insulin products. • Do Not use NovoLog® Mix 70/30 in an insulin pump.

• Inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach area, upper arms, buttocks or upper legs. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may affect your blood sugar levels faster if you inject it under the skin of your stomach area. Never inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 into a vein or into a muscle. • Change (rotate) injection sites within the area you choose with each dose. Do not inject into the exact same spot for each injection. • Read the instructions for use that come with your NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions. Your healthcare provider should show you how to inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 before you start using it. • NovoLog® Mix 70/30 comes in: • 10 mL vials for use with a syringe • 3 mL NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® • If you take too much NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may fall too low (hypoglycemia). You can treat mild low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) by drinking or eating something sugary right away (fruit juice, sugar candies, or glucose tablets). It is important to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) right away because it could get worse and you could pass out (loss of consciousness). • If you forget to take your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may go too high (hyperglycemia). If high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is not treated it can lead to serious problems, like passing out (loss of consciousness), coma or even death. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treating high blood sugar. Know your symptoms of high blood sugar which may include: • increased thirst • fruity smell on the breath • frequent urination • drowsiness • loss of appetite • a hard time breathing • high amounts of sugar and ketones in your urine • nausea, vomiting (throwing up) or stomach pain • Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others. • Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your healthcare provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. Your insulin dosage may need to change because of: • illness • change in diet • stress • other medicines you take • change in physical activity or exercise See the end of this patient information for instructions about preparing and giving your injection. What should I consider while using NovoLog® Mix 70/30? • Alcohol. Drinking alcohol may affect your blood sugar when you take NovoLog® Mix 70/30. • Driving and operating machinery. You may have trouble paying attention or reacting if you have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Be careful when you drive a car or operate machinery. Ask your healthcare provider if it is alright for you to drive if you often have: • low blood sugar • decreased or no warning signs of low blood sugar What are the possible side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70/30? NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may cause serious side effects, including: • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms of low blood sugar may include: • sweating • blurred vision • trouble concentrating or confusion • headache • hunger • shakiness • slurred speech • fast heart beat • tingling of lips and tongue • anxiety, irritability or mood changes • dizziness or lightheadedness

Very low blood sugar can cause you to pass out (loss of consciousness), seizures, and death. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to tell if you have low blood sugar and what to do if this happens while taking NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Know your symptoms of low blood sugar. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treating low blood sugar. Talk to your healthcare provider if low blood sugar is a problem for you. Your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may need to be changed. • Low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia) • Reactions at the injection site (local allergic reaction). You may get redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site. If you keep having skin reactions or they are serious talk to your healthcare provider. • Serious allergic reaction (whole body reaction). Get medical help right away, if you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction: • a rash over your whole body • have trouble breathing • a fast heartbeat • sweating • feel faint The most common side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 include: • Skin thickening or pits at the injection site (lipodystrophy). Change (rotate) where you inject your insulin to help to prevent these skin changes from happening. Do not inject insulin into this type of skin. • Weight gain • Swelling of your hands and feet • Vision changes These are not all of the possible side effects from NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What are the ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30? • Active Ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30: 70% insulin aspart protamine suspension and 30% insulin aspart injection (rDNA origin). • Inactive Ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30: glycerol, phenol, metacresol, zinc, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, protamine sulfate, water for injection, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide. All NovoLog® Mix 70/30 vials and NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® are latex free. Helpful information for people with diabetes is published by the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 and is available at www.diabetes.org. More detailed information is available upon request. Available by prescription only. For information about NovoLog® Mix 70/30 contact: Novo Nordisk Inc. 100 College Road West Princeton, New Jersey 08540 1-800-727-6500 www.novonordisk-us.com

Date of Issue: September 20, 2011 Version: 8 Novo Nordisk®, NovoLog®, and FlexPen® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is covered by US Patent Nos. 5,547,930; 5,618,913; 5,834,422; 5,840,680; 5,866,538 and other patents pending. FlexPen® is covered by US Patent Nos. 6,582,404; 6,004,297; 6,235,004 and other patents pending. Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark © 2002-2011 Novo Nordisk 1011-00005201-1 October 2011

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Have Some Seeds and Lose—Weight, That Is

eeds cultivate more than the garden, says TOPS. Seeds can add a nutty, salty flavor to snacks and meals, but they also have health benefits. Seeds offer anti-inflammatory properties, promote heart and bone health, and supply essential minerals. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, explains how various seeds can boost a meal’s nutrition. Pumpkin Pumpkin seeds are rich with protein minerals, including magnesium, manganese, iron, copper and zinc. They are thought to promote prostate health, strengthen bones and reduce inflammation. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds over a salad, add them to trail mix, toss the seeds with pasta or blend them into a muffin mix.

Chia Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can have a positive impact on cholesterol. Add them to yogurt, cereal or oatmeal to get a boost of fiber, calcium, and protein. Dr. Andrew Weil, integrated medicine expert and author, recommends soaking two tablespoons of chia seeds in water for 15 to 30 minutes, then stirring the mixture into your water or sports drink for added stamina during a workout. Sunflower Sunflower seeds are a good source of vitamin E, which serves as an

antioxidant and contains anti-inflammatory properties. They also offer copper and selenium, protecting your muscles. Add sunflower seeds to a fresh salad, mix into chicken salad, sprinkle over meat or grind them up for a spread.

Sesame Sesame seeds are a rich source of copper, which may provide arthritis relief. They also contain calcium and magnesium, which may lower blood pressure, protect against osteoporosis and more. Mix them with steamed vegetables, sautéed fish or chicken, or add sesame seeds to homemade bread.

Flaxseed Flaxseed contains alpha linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fat, which may positively impact cholesterol, promote bone health, protect against heart disease and reduce inflammation. Look for milled flaxseed, ground flaxseed or flax meal, which is easier to digest, helping your body absorb more of the nutrients. Include it in muffin or pancake mixes or blend flaxseed into a fruit smoothie. Roasting tip: When purchasing any of these seeds, buy them raw. Roast seeds at 375 degrees, because higher temperatures may diminish the beneficial nutrients that seeds offer.

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Healthy Hydration: The Need-2-Know On H2O W ater. We take it for granted because it literally falls from the sky, but it’s actually the most important nutrient for the body. Even a healthy adult can only last three to five days without water, while the time span for survival without food is substantially longer. Water makes up 70 – 80 percent of our bodies—even our bones are over 20 percent water! “Water, water everywhere…” but sadly, dehydration is very common and very dangerous. Here are some hints to help you and your loved ones stay hydrated. To Thirst… Water lubricates joints, regulates temperature and moistens the lungs for effective breathing. These processes are compromised when the body is dehydrated, leading to arthritis, sore muscles, heavy breathing and higher body temperatures. And over time, lack of water causes loss of muscle tone, weight gain, slow metabolism, increased toxicity

and even organ failure. These are dangerous issues for everyone, but they pose greater risk as we age.

…Or Not To Thirst A recent study found that older adults don’t drink enough water and proposed that their brains and bodies don’t properly coordinate thirst signals. While the researchers aren’t sure whether the body is ineffectively sending these signals—due to weakened stomach muscles, reduced throat sensitivity or diminished kidney function—or whether the brain is ineffectively interpreting them. Regardless of the causes, this finding is important because it puts hydration at the forefront of senior health. There should be no question when it comes to quenching your or your loved one’s thirst, even if the sensory signals aren’t indicating thirst. So here are some tips to help your loved one stay hydrated this summer:

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1. Signals Here are the signs of inadequate fluid intake—dry mouth, headache, light-headedness, little or no urination and constipation. Also, remember that these signals may not be as acute as they are in a younger person. 2. Sip Sip on water throughout the day, even when the thirst signals aren’t firing. 3. Substitutes While water is the best fluid to ensure proper hydration, other fluids are also effective. These include milk, tea, soup, fruit juice and sports drinks. However, keep in mind that beverages with caffeine or alcohol can increase fluid output and hinder hydration. 4. Shade An easy way to determine hydration level is to observe the shade of urine. Fluid intake is probably adequate when the urine is colorless or slightly yellow. If your urine is dark yellow, however,

this most likely means dehydration has set in. Get hydrated immediately. 5. Scale The minimum amount of water each person needs depends on body weight. A good estimate is an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight, although the recommended “eight glasses a day” is a pretty good benchmark as well.

Remember, some water consumption does come from food. So if you or a loved one has problems with liquids, enjoy foods with high water content. Raw fruits and vegetables are healthy hydration foods, but particularly: • Leafy greens, especially iceberg lettuce—although it doesn’t have the fiber and nutrients of darker leafy greens • Tomatoes • Melons, especially watermelon • Broccoli • Grapefruit Lifestyles After 50 • August 2012 • page 11

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Home Remedies That Work V inegar to heal bruises. Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly, even though the product was never advertised for this use.

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help keep skin moist and supple. But I wouldn’t recommend using it as face cream because it might clog up pores and perhaps make the skin look shiny. There are dozens of face creams. Some are exceedingly expensive. I’m sure they’re very nice creams, but the difference between them and far less expensive products is mainly a matter of marketing. Some face creams also function as sunscreens, which is a good idea because sun exposure is so damaging to the skin. I don’t think there is any particular magic ingredient or mix of ingredients to look for in a face cream. You just want to use something that feels and smells right and isn’t too oily. —Kenneth Arndt, M.D. SkinCare Physicians, Harvard Health Letter

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Recipe Trivia: Remember all that Indian paisley print clothing we wore in the ‘60s? The prints were inspired by the shape of mangoes.

As to nutrition, mangoes are full of it. A one-cup serving provides 100 percent of our vitamin C requirement and 35 percent of antioxidant vitamin A. They’re full of more than 20 other nutrients, including potassium, vitamin E and vitamin B-6. Every part of the mango is beneficial and has been utilized in folk remedies in some form or

another. Through the centuries the bark, leaves, skin and pit have been found in various treatments. Mangos can be considered ready to eat when slightly soft to the touch and yielding to gentle pressure, like a ripe peach. The best flavored fruits have a yellow tinge when ripe, but may be red, yellow, green, orange or any combination. Once ripened, the mango can be refrigerated for a few days but should be used shortly thereafter.

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1/3 cup oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 cloves garlic Salt / pepper to taste 1 cup mango slices 1 medium chicken cut in pieces Brown chicken pieces in oil. Add soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper. Cover and cook till nearly done. Stir in mango slices and cook 10 more minutes. Serve.

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2 large, ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and cubed 3 cups low fat vanilla yogurt 6 tbsp. low fat granola Puree 1 mango and spoon equal amounts into 6 clear plastic cups. Top each with 1/4 cup yogurt. Spoon cubed mango over the top, saving a few pieces for garnish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup yogurt and reserved

mango. Top each serving with a tablespoon of granola just before serving. Recipe courtesy of the National Mango Board.

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Life’s a Beach! Fun in the Sun Can be Dangerous

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side from the beautiful view of the ocean and the great people watching there are many benefits of walking on the beach. Walking in sand requires a greater effort than walking on a hard surface. Your muscles and tendons will work harder as your foot moves around. Walking at a slower pace requires more effort than walking fast or even jogging. Walking in sand requires 2.1 to 2.7 times more energy than walking on hard surfaces. Jogging in sand uses 1.6 times more energy than jogging on hard surfaces. For most of us, burning calories is one of the beneﬁts of any exercise. One the primary beneﬁts of walking on a beach is that you will use 20 to 50 percent more calories than you would walking at the same pace on a hard surface.

For a short stroll down the beach bare feet are ﬁne, but if you are going to walk a longer distance then make sure you walk in shoes. Put on your favorite walking shoes or, better yet, your Teva sandals so you do not have to worry about getting your shoes wet. Walking too far in sand in bare feet can result in shin splints or a sore tendon in your heel. As always, if you are walking in the heat take the normal precautions: wear a hat, take a bottle of water and don’t forget to put on your sun screen. Of course, if you get too hot you can always jump in the water to cool off.

Since we all want to protect our walking areas for future generations, don’t wander into environmentally sensitive areas such as dunes. Of course, you gain the same benefits by walking in sand in any form. So you could trek across a desert; but, given a choice, most of us would choose to walk on a beach. In fact, many of us would choose to spend our time walking on beaches even if there were no health benefits. Don’t forget that one of the many benefits of walking is that walking is relaxing, so don’t forget to stop and pick up a pretty shell, look for porpoises playing in the surf and notice the always changing colors of the water and the sky.

Make Yourself at Home on the Beach sleeping 2 to 14 and sometimes more. Determine your party size and rent accordingly. Also keep in mind the ages of your vacationers.

here are many ways to have a beach stay. Consider renting a beach house along our beautiful Florida coastline. A beach house vacation rental can be an affordable, home away from home alternative when visiting the beach with family and friends. 1. Beach house vacation rentals come in all shapes and sizes,

2. Use the internet to ﬁnd an owner or agency. Remember that Craigslist is often used by individual owners to ﬁnd renters. Agencies, however, can make it easier to zero in on that perfect property and can solve issues that arise after your arrival. You have to decide which way to go.

Take the trash out, wipe up any visible spots and strip the sheets from the beds that were slept in.

So what are you waiting for? Make yourself at home on the beach!

lorida’s sun can be dangerous. As children we didn’t know about skin cancer and the negative sides of sun exposure. Now we do know and we know to USE SUNSCREEN. But how? Available sunscreen options include lotions, creams, gels, ointments, wax sticks and sprays. • Creams are best for dry skin and the face. • Gels are good for hairy areas, such as the scalp or male chest. • Sticks are good to use around the eyes. • Sprays are sometimes preferred by parents since they are easy to apply to children. Make sure to use enough of these products to cover the entire surface area thoroughly, and do not inhale these products. • There also are sunscreens made for specific purposes, such as for sensitive skin and babies. • Use enough sunscreen (one ounce—enough to fill a shot glass) and generously coat all skin that will be not be covered by clothing (think face, ears, arms, hands and lips). Apply the sunscreen to dry skin 15 minutes BEFORE going outdoors. Re-apply sunscreen every two hours or after swimming or sweating heavily.

3. Be prepared to pay a deposit.

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. Have you ever thrown your back out? I hear an awful lot of geezers complain about their backs. How common is back pain?

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affects about 8 out of 10 people. Back pain is more common among people who are not physically fit. . If you’re carrying a big belly, you put added stress on the muscles in your low back and are a candidate for agony. Some back pain, including disc disease, may spring from your genes. Race can have an influence, too. African-American women, for example, are two to three times more likely than white women to develop spondylolisthesis, a condition in which a bone—vertebra—of the lower spine slips out of place. Your job can be a major influence on back health. If your work requires heavy lifting or sitting all day, you risk hurting your back. Mechanical problems can cause back pain. Perhaps the most common mechanical cause of back pain is disc degeneration. The cushioning discs between the vertebrae of the spine break down with age. If there is stress on these compromised discs, they press against spinal nerves and you may experience what feels like a toothache in a buttock. At almost any age, an injury can force these discs to bulge or rupture causing the same kind of pain. Spine injuries such as sprains and fractures can cause either short-lived or chronic pain. Fractured vertebrae are often the result of osteoporosis, a condition that causes weak, porous bones. One of the best things you can do to prevent back pain is to exercise regularly and keep your back and abdominal muscles strong. A program of regular low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming, or riding a bike—mobile or stationary—will be beneficial. Yoga can also help stretch and strengthen muscles and improve posture. Ask your doctor for a list of exercises appropriate for your age and physical condition.

Here are some quick pointers to prevent back problems:

• Always stretch before any strenuous physical activity. • Don’t slouch when standing or sitting. • Sit in chairs or car seats with good lumbar support. • Don’t bend over without supporting your back. • Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes. • Sleep on your side to reduce any curve in your spine. • Don’t try to lift objects that are too heavy for you. • Try to control your weight, especially weight around the waistline that taxes lower back muscles. • If you smoke, quit. Smoking reduces blood flow to the lower spine and causes the spinal discs to degenerate.

he new book Wrinkles Don’t Hurt—Daily Meditations On The Joy Of Aging Mindfully by Ruth Fishel asserts that as we age, our issues change. Losses, limitations, pain and diminished energy all sneak up on us, so how we look at life changes. In the book’s daily meditations

and whimsical illustrations by Bonny Van de Kamp, the author leads the reader to be conscious of each moment of existence through inspirational quotations, affirmations and essays. Readers can become fully present in each moment while letting go of fears, doubts and insecurities.

To keep your spine strong, as with all bones, you need to get enough calcium and vitamin D every day. These nutrients help prevent osteoporosis, which is responsible for a lot of the bone fractures that lead to back pain. It is important to see your doctor if you have pain along with any of the following problems: trouble urinating; weakness, pain or numbness in your legs; fever; or unintentional weight loss. Such symptoms could signal a serious problem that requires treatment soon. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2012 by Fred Cicetti.

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should be the first thing to go. That salt-and-pepper beard or goatee is sure to age youas well as unwanted nose and ear hair.

4. Wearing brighter colors that complement your eye color is one of the easiest ways to take off the years. 3. Update your accessories. Having modern jewelry will help you look years younger.

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e all remember (unfavorably!) the person who “set us straight” when they disagreed with us or something we had done. In the same way, we have all been awed by someone who always seems to know what to say and how to say it in any situation. These people know how to communicate with diplomacy, tact and confidence. The way in which we communicate can elicit positive or negative emotions. If we communicate aggressively, without respect or sensitivity, defensive or angry emotions can prevent others from hearing the message we are trying to convey. Communicating with diplomacy and tact is an approach that combines strength and sensitivity and keeps negative emotions at bay.

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Rule #2: After giving someone the benefit of the doubt, listen to learn and truly understand why this person holds this belief. We must let him/her know we’ve heard them and we are genuinely trying to see things from their perspective. Rule #3: When disagreeing with someone, always take responsibility for our own feelings. Make a commitment to respond using “I” statements only. When we begin with “you,” we come off as blaming and confrontational and immediately put the other person on the defensive. This reduces the chance of our point of view being heard.

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Five Signs Your Loved One May Be Suffering From Hearing Loss BY MELISSA K. RODRIGUEZ, BC-HIS

earing loss will affect nearly every aspect of its victim, yet it is completely invisible. Even more devastating are the reactions of those around them – anger, frustration, embarrassment. Then sometimes people avoid those struggling with hearing loss, and all too often there is laughter and jokes. Here are five signs your loved one may be experiencing hearing loss:

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4162 SEEKING COMPATIBLE GENTLEMAN NS, ND, H, W, sincere Christian, likes gardening, reading, cooking, music, dining out, concerts, dance, no ballroom, etc. Loving and honest.

MEN SEEKING WOMEN 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. 4137 PSST, OVER HERE Looking for Miss Right. A secure, single woman, HWP between 45 to 60 for LTR. I’m a SWM, 61, 5’11”, 176 lb., nice-looking, easygoing. i’m a trusting, loving, caring person. NS, ND, NDrg. I’m looking for you. Lake/Marion/Sumter/Villages. 4138 SWM SEEKS SWF DREAM SWM, kind, caring, SOH, NS, ND seeks SWF who’s the same—who likes life, who is alone and would enjoy companionship. Let’s take a chance. Age open.

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