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n 1999, Todd Robinson, the director/ screenwriter of The Last Full Measure, learned the story of William H. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescueman who flew almost 300 rescue missions during the Vietnam War, saving the lives of over 60 men. Robinson had been visiting training schools for his movie research and one common thread emerged. “Nearly every place I went, the young trainees wanted to be sure that I knew the story of William Pitsenbarger,” Robinson explained to Air Force Magazine. Called “Pits” by his comrades, the 21-year-old medic was aboard one of
two helicopters summoned to evacuate wounded soldiers after they were ambushed in a Vietnam jungle in April 1966. When the last chopper was ready to lift off, the selfless Pits, already under heavy Viet Cong fire, volunteered to stay behind and tend to the wounded while holding off the advancing enemy. He was killed within 90 minutes. When Robinson later heard the airman’s father, William “Frank” Pitsenbarger, speak about his son’s legacy at a New Mexico airbase, “The whole thing jelled for me at that moment,” said Robinson. “That’s when I knew there was a story to tell.” Just as compelling as the hero’s account was what happened in the aftermath. When wives of the surviving soldiers learned that Pits had been given an Air Force Cross—the second-highest honor—for his ultimate sacrifice, they protested that it wasn’t good enough. Numerous veterans subsequently petitioned Congress to elevate Pits to the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest
decoration. medal. Still, he charges ahead fearlessly Robinson and producer Sidney in pursuit of final justice for the heroic Sherman pitched the movie idea to over airman. On December 8, 2000, the medal 50 production companies, but nobody was awarded to Pitsenbarger—34 years showed interest. Still, Robinson had such after his death. faith in Pits’ story that he went ahead and The movie opens nationwide on wrote a script anyway. He then embarked January 17. on over a decade of armtwisting to line up funding. Finally, by 2017, things had fallen into place. Jeremy Irvine would portray Pits and lead the all-star cast. The Last Full Measure story unfolds through the perspective of Scott Huffman (Sebastian Stan), a young Pentagon official assigned to investigate the complicated case involving Pits and the prestigious Congressional Medal of Honor Award. Along the way, Huffman The Roadside Attractions movie boasts an impressive cast encounters a high-level of Jeremy Irvine, Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan, conspiracy behind the William Hurt, Ed Harris and John Savage. It also features decades-long denial of the Peter Fonda in his final film role.
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chair. But everything changed when I began experiencing such fierce pain from Are you ready to get in shape? shoulder tendonitis that I nearly gnawed For the past three years, as editor of this off my arm off at the joint. magazine, I’ve written about a variety of During a subsequent visit to the studies that boast the benefit of exercise: orthopedics office, my doctor read a a trimmer, shapelier physique (oh yeah!), crystal ball (a.k.a. an x-ray) and told me improved strength that a total shoulder and functionality, replacement is likely “It has been an honor and and – perhaps most in my future. privilege (and much fun) importantly – staving Now, I have joined off age-related to serve as editor of this the minority of disability and thus Americans who take publication. I wish you all the dreaded nursing their health seriousthe health, happiness, and home. ly—I have joined a prosperity in this Those all sound like gym. new year! “ such worthy goals, I I am currently said to myself as I sat working with a per~ Terri Bryce Reeves for seemingly endless sonal trainer and ushours in my editor’s ing light weights
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with more repetitions to build up my shoulder, neck and back muscles. My shoulder will be in great shape when the doctor saws it all apart. And that’s the point. According to my physician, strengthening the rotator cuff muscles through physical therapy before surgery can improve healing and shorten the recovery period. Maybe there is a teensyweensy chance I could have a lessinvasive arthroscopic procedure too. Research studies across the country have shown there are many other benefits to strength training, including improved brain health to stave off dementia, depression and anxiety. Working out can also help to lower your risk for Type 2 diabetes as well as the risk of developing metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and elevated blood sugar.) Other benefits of strength-training include better joint mobility and less arthritis pain; greater bone density and reduced risk for osteoporosis and related fractures. Add to that the benefits of weight loss, improved self-confidence, sleep and vitality. Adults who are in good physical shape are less likely to fall too. So with my need for surgery, comes a goodbye. I need to take a considerable amount of time off, so this will be my last editorial for Lifestyles After 50. I will miss my co-workers, writers and naturally, you our readers. It has been an honor and privilege (and much fun) to serve as editor of this publication. I wish you all the health, happiness, and prosperity in this new year!
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Dr. Sylvia Earle’s Mission Possible Florida’s Gulf Coast recently designated a marine protected area By JAN LARRAINE COX
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ur oceans are warming and sea levels are rising. Their waters are polluted with microplastics and becoming more acidic due to increasing CO2 levels. Coral reefs are dying, and many species of commercially exploited fish are in steep decline. Hundreds of coastal “dead zones” now exist. The underwater ecosystem is faltering, and ominously, that system provides more than half the oxygen we need to breathe. But there is reason for hope. The world’s foremost oceanographer, Dunedin resident Dr. Sylvia Earle, has spent her entire career looking out after the oceans, and at 84, she’s not about to stop.
,” Sometimes affectionally called “Her Deepness Dr. Sylvia Earle explores the oceans in the Deep See submarine. Dr. Sylvia Earle, 84, of Dunedin, is leading a worldwide effort to save the oceans through the organization she founded, Mission Blue. Here she surveys plastic pollution off of Cocos Island in the Pacific.
“If you like to breathe, you will care about the ocean.” ~ Dr. Sylvia Earle
Instead she’s trotting the globe, igniting a worldwide effort to spare the fragile but vital ecosystems that live beneath the sea. “The ocean is dying. Many may not realize how much trouble we’re in,” she says. “Now, as never before, and maybe as never again, there is a chance to protect the natural systems that keep us alive. “If you like to breathe, you will care about the ocean.” As she explains, more than half the oxygen in the atmosphere is generated by microscopic marine life that takes up carbon dioxide and water and creates oxygen and sugar. “That, in turn, drives great ocean food webs and eventually the chemistry of the biosphere,” she says. In 2009, Earle founded the nonprofit
organization Mission Blue to shield the ocean from further destruction by designating a global network of Hope Spots. “Hope Spots are special places that are critical to the health of the ocean, Earth’s blue heart,” says Earle. Today there are 130 of these Hope Spots, and Earle and her organization are working urgently to add more. In August, most of Florida’s Gulf Coast—from Apalachicola Bay on Florida’s northwest coast to Ten Thousand Islands in southwest Florida—was the most recent region to be designated a Hope Spot by Mission Blue. The northern boundary of the Gulf Coast Hope Spot is home to oyster habitats that require protection and restoration. The southern part recently sustained significant damage from red tide and contaminated water that flowed from Lake Okeechobee. In this
Hope Spot, dozens of organizations are working hard to preserve the ecosystem. The Gulf Coast’s participation as a new Hope Spot is a significant step toward Mission Blue’s goal of protecting 30% of our ocean water by 2030. Hope Spots are selected based on characteristics such as diversity of species, habitats, or ecosystems; populations of rare or endangered species; innate potential to have damages reversed or sites with economic importance to the community. “Hope Spots are about recognizing, empowering, and supporting individuals and communities around the world in their efforts to protect the ocean,” Earle says. *** An expert on ocean health, Earle is the master of her own. The octogenarian works about 300 days a year, giving
talks, leading expeditions, and influencing policymakers. And, she still manages to fit in plenty of dive time. Mother of three and grandmother to four grandsons, Earle reports there’s no real secret to her vitality, except as she puts it: “good genes and staying active. Dive! Dive! Dive!” All of her family members are passionate about the ocean. Earle says their favorite kinds of fish are “live fish of all kinds.” Raised in the central Gulf Coast town of Dunedin from age 12, Earle became enchanted with the underwater kingdom through her passion for beachcombing and diving. She has seen her playground transition from a place bursting with marshes, mangroves and sea life to one inhabited by marinas, industrial sites and housing developments. Having earned a Ph.D. in 1966 from Duke University in the field of Phycology (the study of algae), Earle has launched a myriad of marine environmental projects. She has served as the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) first female Chief Scientist, where she broke the story of the 90% extinction of bluefin tuna. Since 1998, she has been a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. From 1998-2002, she led the Sustainable Seas Expeditions, a five-year program sponsored by the National Geographic Society, to study the U.S. National Marine Sanctuary, a special zone where the environment enjoys special protection. Earle has authored over 150 publications. She concludes with a clarion call: “Ocean life drives the water cycle, climate, and weather; it stabilizes temperature, holds the planet steady. We must take care of the ocean as if our lives depend on it because they do.” For more information: read Blue Hope, a book by Dr. Sylvia A. Earle; see the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, Mission Blue; or visit mission-blue.org. Contact Jan Larraine Cox at jlarraine@gmail.com.
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to your 401(k)? Most employers will offer to match contributions dollar-fordollar up to a certain amount, such as 3% of your income. Taking advantage of this matching amount is a no-brainer; it is equivalent to a 100% return on your investment. You’d be surprised how many people don’t take advantage of this “free” money. If you are retired, then you are likely in the distribution phase from your investment portfolio. Are you taking money out at a sustainable rate that will not deplete your investments? You may have been planning on living off the income generated by the portfolio, but the current low-interest-rate environment could have thrown a wrench into this strategy. Furthermore, when calculating the annual withdrawal rate, make sure to include not only the money that comes out regularly each month but also the lump sum distributions. When accounting for these “one-time” withdrawals, you may find out that your current distribution rate is unsustainable over the long term.
Review your asset allocation You have probably heard the advice to rebalance your portfolio regularly, but are you doing it? If so, how often? Studies have consistently shown that most investors, left to their own devices, neglect to properly rebalance their portfolio and, in fact, do the opposite—they will buy more of what has recently done well. The whole point of rebalancing is to “buy low and sell high,” a straightforward concept to grasp on paper, but very difficult to implement, especially in times of heightened market volatility. Furthermore, this should present an excellent opportunity also to evaluate the appropriateness of your long-term asset allocation target. Since the stock market has done so well these last few years, it’s been easy to rationalize that you need to have a portfolio weighted on the stocks’ side. Think about not only what your long-term asset allocation target is, but more importantly, what caused you to establish that target. Review your estate plan It’s essential to review what happens to your assets in the event of your death or incapacitation. Who is your primary and secondary durable power of attorney? Who is your primary and secondary health care surrogate? If you have multiple children, are they all aware of your overall plan? Do they all understand your desires in the event you become permanently incapacitated? The time to talk about all these things is now, in a very transparent way. I recently went through this exact situation with a parent’s sudden decline and the prospect that he could be in a vegetative state for the rest of his life. Fortunately, we had discussed this possibility and were able to act clearly in accordance with my father’s wishes. While we still had to go through a very painful experience, I took some solace that the entire family had proactively discussed this potential event. Just as you don’t want to neglect your physical health, it’s crucial to take care of your financial well-being too. It’s a good habit to get into and to keep; doing it regularly at the start of the year makes it easy to remember. Keep your eye on the news The SECURE Act was just signed into law. It makes significant changes to inherited retirement plans like 401(k)s and IRAs. Among the many changes, the new bill will generate more taxes for the government by requiring beneficiaries of these inherited accounts to withdraw all assets over a 10-year period, thus accelerating the depletion of these accounts. This could greatly affect your estate planning. David Novak, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™ at Novak & Powell Financial Services in Pinellas County. Please note: he is not an attorney and this article should not be construed as one offering legal advice. For information about investment decisions and financial planning, contact him at (727) 451-3440. Lifestyles After 50 • Suncoast • January 2020 • page 9
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very home we’ve ever lived in eventually became a menagerie of dogs, cats, birds, hedgehogs and more. We even had two Peking ducks once. But there are never enough pets for my wife. The Joy of My Life now wants to get a sugar glider and a dragon lizard. I feel certain she’s searching online for a giraffe to rescue as well, but fortunately, our manufactured home did not come with cathedral ceilings. Now I hate to be the buzzkill when it comes to our furry, feathery or longnecked friends, but who inevitably gets strapped with the related duties? Who feeds and waters the little critters, empties the litter boxes, walks the dogs and scoops their waste into little plastic poo bags? If your household is like ours, it’s the husbands, while the wife-owners merely pet and stroke and speak baby talk to them. Recently Joy brought home a small cage. “What’s in that cage?” I asked with trepidation. “Robin (Joy’s sister) got it for me. It’s a canary,” she chirps. “What on earth do we need a canary for? We already have two smoke detectors!” I crow. “I’m keeping him. His name is Johnny!” she twitters.
“Good! Then this is one animal YOU are responsible for. I’m not feeding him; I’m not giving him water!” At that point, I fluff up my feathers, flashing prominent color patches on my crest to express my irritation. Last week, I heard a crash in another room. I rushed to the kitchen to confirm my worst fear. Our newest cat Jake had knocked the cage to the floor. The bird rode it down and was safe. I pieced the cage back together and swept up the seeds, which were scattered everywhere. Then I washed and filled the little food, water, and gravel dishes. Little did I know it was just a training run. Joy just had knee replacement surgery, and needless to say, I am taking care of Johnny in addition to all the other pets. Perfect timing on her part, I say. By the time she recovers fully, I will be firmly established as the caretaker of all the pets, including the canary. Now, whenever I enter the kitchen, I swear the cat taunts me by meowing, “Here’s Johnny!” He and the canary give each other a wink and a nod, then glare at me with their furry/feathery little faces as they wait for me to prepare their food.
Michael Wright can be found absorbed in the book When Life is a Zoo, God Still Loves You. Email him at micwrighthamo@gmail.com.
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