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brilliantly illuminating everything. Denis was very hungry and as darkness set in, so did a deep chill. At a precise moment in Denis’ memory, a wave of something deep and profound passed through his body. He believes he was experiencing an epiphany—a realization that there must be a way to look for and identify certain organizing principles that explain the world. “I began to wonder what it would be like if we began to bind ourselves to the principles of ecology,” reflects Denis. He stayed up all night, alive with a buzzing energy and awareness more powerful than his hunger or cold. As the sun rose in the eastern sky, Denis quite simply declares, “I knew what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.”

Remarkably, he applied to only one university, Stanford, and was accepted. He was drawn there by influential academics connected to the university at that time: the eminent biologist and professor of population studies Paul Ehrlich and Don Kennedy, who later became president of Stanford.

When he entered Stanford, Denis was convinced he was coming back to make a real and meaningful impact. He became deeply politically active. He was elected student body president and was involved in the anti-war and civil rights movements.

Denis knew he wanted to apply his new-found principles to better the world we live in and decided on the influential spheres of law and government. Upon graduating from Stanford, he applied to Harvard University. He was selected to enroll in what is of what is now called the Masters in Public Policy program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.

But in the autumn of 1969, something else began stirring. Senator Gaylord Nelson was calling for an environmental teach-in at colleges and universities. Denis sought a meeting with Senator Nelson and flew down to Washington DC; what was supposed to be a courtesy appointment turned into a lengthy, impassioned conversation between two like-minded individuals. Pete McCloskey, another politician (who would go on in 1973 to co-author The Endangered Species Act), entered the conversation. Together they persuaded Denis to drop out of Harvard to organize a major nationwide event to promote environmental awareness on university campuses. At that time, interest in environmental and ecological issues, though growing, was still fairly tepid on college campuses. It was Denis’ decision to rename the environmental teach-in “Earth Day” and move it mostly off college campuses and into the broader community.

On April 22, 1970, an estimated 20 million people came together in virtually every city, town, village and crossroad in the country for the world’s first Earth Day. Earth Day was another pivotal experience for Denis. “I’m so proud of what we accomplished back then, and what we continue to accomplish. But of course, we still have a long, long way to go.” He went on to oversee the Earth Day Network, a nonprofit that promotes Earth Day and all it stands for. Now recognized in 192 countries, Earth Day is the world’s largest observed secular holiday.

When asked about the tangible impact of Earth Day, Denis points to legislation like the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the founding of the Environmental Protection Agency, all of which became reality in the early 1970s.

“Earth Day got people talking about the value of the environment, and the importance of its protection and survival for our own survival,” reflects Denis.

Denis reminds us that it was often pro-environment Republicans like Pete McCloskey, Chuck Percy, John Lindsay—even Richard Nixon, who worked with Democrats to make environmental legislation a reality. “Richard Nixon was a bit tough and old-school—not unlike my dad. He might say, ‘Why whine about a little bit of grit in the air?’ but he created the EPA by presidential executive order and chose Bill Ruckelshaus to head it,” observes Denis with a chuckle. “Nixon wasn’t much of an environmentalist, but he was a very savvy politician.”

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When the Reagan administration slashed 80% of funding for solar energy, Denis went back to Stanford to complete his Juris Doctor degree.

In 1992, the children and heirs of Dorothy Bullitt, founder of KING broadcasting in Seattle, met with Denis as they were considering a more specific focus for the Bullitt Foundation. The conversation went well and Denis was hired as the foundation’s president. The Bullitt Foundation’s focus has been on “safeguard[ing] the natural environment by promoting responsible human activities and sustainable communities in the Pacific Northwest.”

With his new position, Denis was delighted to return to the region where he grew up. “We are fortunate to live in the most beautiful spot on the planet,” he says.

Part of what inspires him in his work at the Bullitt Foundation is the realization that much more can be done to promote sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in all aspects of business and industry. “The gap between what is being done today and what is necessary for a genuinely sustainable future is enormous,” he laments.

But there are bright spots. When the Bullitt Center, an office building and the foundation’s headquarters, was built, it was judged “The Greenest Commercial Building in the World” by Architect magazine. Located at 1501 East Madison Street in Seattle, the Bullitt Center was the first sixstory structure in the world so very efficient that it generates more energy from solar panels on its roof (in the cloudiest major city in the contiguous 48 states) than it uses. Everything, from its non-toxic building materials to its composting toilets, use of rain for all drinking water and “irresistible stairway,” promotes the greenest, most sustainable building practices available.

“The Bullitt Center cost about as much per square foot as other Class A office buildings in Seattle,” says Denis. “Of course, solar panels cost more than asphalt shingles. But other comparable office buildings have things like granite counter-tops, Carrera marble, Chihuly sculptures and parking garages. We spent that money instead on solar energy, rainwater purification,

Denis Hayes and his wife Gail. Together, they have written a book, COWED, detailing how cows are the second most influential species of mammal on our continent. Photo by Leah Boyer ultra-efficient windows and external venetian blinds. Instead of marble from Italy, we used beautiful, carbonstoring wood from local FSC forests. The Center is still a strikingly gorgeous building— we just chose to spend our money on deep green design instead of conventional fixtures.”

On a more personal level, Denis and his wife Gail cowrote a book entitled Cowed, about the impact of cows on America. After humans, “cows are the most influential species on our continent,” asserts Denis. “Gail and I are pro-cow-inmoderation. Ninety-three million cows is way too many.”

Denis and Gail have a daughter working as an attorney in Washington DC for the progressive American Constitution Society. Their son-inlaw, a former Navy Seal, engineer and Stanford MBA, is the CEO of a startup seeking to commercialize innovative NASA materials for high tech. Their granddaughter is both “a genius and an athlete!”

When asked if he plans to retire, 75-year-old Denis confesses that he views retirement with dread. He still “jumps out of bed at 5:30 every morning eager to do what I do.” However, he concedes that he owes it to his wife to commit eventually to some form of retirement.

“Having traveled to 120 countries by the time I was 25, I now generally travel only with a purpose. But Gail still has many places on her bucket list” says Denis.

He is looking forward with special eagerness to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. “I’ll probably roll it up then,” he says He encourages everyone to get involved in Earth Day activities now and leading up to its Golden Anniversary (www.earthday. org).

Denis has announced a change in his role at the Bullitt Foundation: “My change at Bullitt—moving from President to Board chair, but remaining CEO—will be mostly a matter of moving from full time to part time. I’m not sure how I will use all my new free time, but I have accumulated more than 100 books that I want to read, I hope to write a book or two of my own, and I mostly plan to do whatever my wife decides to do. It’s definitely her turn.”

When invited to offer some advice for Northwest Prime Time readers, Denis reflects that he comes from a generation that “never trusted anyone over the age of 30.” Now that his generation is running the world, he thinks that is still good advice. “People with authority are always too bound up by perceived constraints. Real change tends to emerge outside the power structure at the grassroots. People are most free to follow their conscience when they are very young or very old. I’d like to use Earth Day to create a new partnership of my fellow boomers with the young folks now in college or at the start of their careers. Although we’ve made great strides on many environmental issues, the big issues—climate disruption, population growth, the epidemic of extinction, worldwide loss of topsoil, the poisoning of the oceans— continue to worsen.”

Denis pauses for a minute before continuing. “Our future is in our own hands—especially those of us at the beginning and end of our lives who have the freedom to get out there and make a difference. Like that shoe company in Portland keeps exhorting us, ‘Just do it!’ ” ❖

Earth Day 2020 – A 50th Anniversary Celebration

• “You Have the Power to Change the World,” proclaims the Earthday Network (www.earthday.org), the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement. The organization works with more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries to drive positive action for our planet. • Here in the greater Seattle area, Earth Day Northwest is building a model for the nation to take the fundamentals and mission of the first Earth Day and apply it to regional long term sustainability—with the goal to make this region more livable and sustainable for all. Visit earthdaynw2020.org to view events scheduled for Earth Day (April 22) and more, including EarthFest at UW’s Red Square; Seattle Arts & Lecture is presenting Pulitzer Prize-winning author, environmental journalist Elizabeth Kolbert, who will speak on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day; panel discussion on “Building a Resilient Future for Washington” including national bestselling authors—the mother/daughter duo Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé, and a panel of local farmers who will share stories about climate change impacts on farmland. Many other earth day events are scheduled across the region and across the world. • Check with your municipality to learn how you can participate in other Earth Day events.

Maude’s Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care is a new program dedicated to enriching the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and their care partners. The awards are meant to celebrate and inspire innovative practices of care and share these practices with the community. Open to all, from family caregivers to health care professionals, Maude’s Awards will make eight annual awards – three $25,000 awards to organizations and five $5,000 awards to individuals. Maude’s Awards were created in 2019 by Richard Ferry in honor of his beloved wife of 63 years, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2015. As a loving care partner to his wife, Richard wants to continue the care journey by helping to discover and share innovations that speak to the challenges and needs of people living with dementia and their care partners. The awards look at innovations that demonstrate success in four categories of care (Making Connections, Treating by Design, Cultivating Health, and Supporting Care Partners). The awards are meant to reward existing programs as opposed to grants for future programs. The deadline for applications is May 15. For more information, call 206-551-5090 or visit www. maudesawards.org. Maude’s Awards is a new program to reward innovation in Alzheimer’s care. Photo by Cathy Greenblat Maude’s Awards

Inspire Positive Aging Awards

Is there an older adult who inspires you? Every year, Sound Generations hosts the Inspire Positive Aging Awards (IPAA) and recognizes and celebrates the contributions that older adults make in our communities. Anyone can nominate an older adult who inspires them for the IPAA. Nominees need be 60 or older and live in King County. Submissions are accepted through March 31. Express your gratitude for someone

who helps others through activities such as volunteering, advocacy and activism, inspires through healthy living or by broadening your horizons, or who embodies the simple joy of living a long life. For more information, visit https:// soundgenerations.org/get-involved/ attend-an-event/inspire-positiveaging-awards/ or call 206-448-5757.

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Seattle’s Kimpton Alexis Hotel

Kimpton Alexis Hotel, the iconic hotel situated in the heart of downtown Seattle, recently completed renovation of all 121 guestrooms, inspired by the natural beauty of its surrounding area.

Built in 1901, Kimpton Alexis Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly known as the Globe Building, the hotel is located across the street from where the Seattle Fire of 1889—which destroyed 33 city blocks—ended. Grandly rising from that devastation, the Globe Building once housed the Alaska Gold Standard Mining offices and the treasurer’s office for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition (held in 1909) during the Klondike Gold Rush. Steeped as it is in Seattle history, the structure is not new to renovation. Years after its impressive arrival on the scene, the majestic building began to decline until it was recognized as a historic place of national significance and had its first restoration in 1996.

The hotel joined Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in 1992 and completed an extensive $10 million renovation in 2007, updating and enhancing the style, service and original amenities offered at the artistic property. In 2019, Kimpton Alexis Hotel revamped all guestrooms spearheaded by (above) Elevate your stay by opting into our Soundview One Bedroom suite. Offering up to 850 square feet with a living area, private bedroom and views of Puget Sound, the Seattle waterfront and The Great Wheel. (left) The newly renovated guestrooms are outfitted in a minimal and modern palette.

renowned design firm, DesignStudio Ltd. Inspired by the hotel’s location near the Seattle Waterfront, nautical elements were incorporated into the redesign with a cool palette of grays and blues and natural finishes. The hotel— just steps away from the Pike Place Market, the waterfront and Pioneer Square—is the perfect place to house out of town guests wanting to explore all that Seattle has to offer. It is also a great place to host a special celebration, or to offer sanctuary after a night out on the town. Dine at the Bookstore Bar & Café, take in a facial or spa treatment, or simply luxuriate in your Kimpton Frette robes. Even your pet is welcome to enjoy the stay with you.

“At Kimpton Alexis Hotel, we can’t help but be inspired by the city we call home, and the spirit of Seattle can be felt throughout our 1901 historical building.”

Check out their weekend package special: #weekendvibes: Book your stay for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday and save up to 15% off their ‘Best Flexible Rate,’ plus valet parking for one vehicle (nightly savings of $48) and a $25 food and beverage credit. Available February 7 through May 31 (package restrictions apply).

For more information, call 206-624-4844 or visit www. alexishotel.com.❖

Alexis’ refreshingly contemporary take on old-world luxury mixes nature with industrial, high design with luxury, an evolved sense of anticipatory service, with the renement of a traditional high-end hotel.

Located between Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square and close enough to the waterfront to smell the sea, Alexis’ location alone makes it a quintessentially Seattle experience.

Is Staying in Your Home the Best Choice?

Many retirees express a strong preference for staying in their home as long as possible. Their home is often where they raised their children and is located near friends and familiar settings. But staying home is not always the best option. In her book, Your Home Sweet Home, financial planner Penelope Tzougros helps people evaluate whether staying put or going makes the best economic sense “Ultimately,” says Tzougros, “this is not a real estate decision but a decision about what retirees need to have the best life possible.” She adds, “And the reality is that when a house’s maintenance costs are draining people’s savings, it is no longer an asset.” In the book, Tzougros shares stories, insights, fears and solutions her clients made when facing the same dilemma. She presents analytical tools, worksheets and a decision guide to create a stepby-step process for sorting out fears, facts and finances. Tzougros works to help you figure out the costs of your home versus costs of different housing options, timing mistakes to avoid and discover solutions for your long-term interests.

Grant Opportunity Helps Communities of All Ages and Abilities ...by Amanda Frame, AARP Outreach Director Communities across Washington are working each and every day to become more livable for residents of all ages. In support of that work, AARP is excited to provide funding to organizations through the AARP Community Challenge grant program to help them get a jumpstart on neighborhood projects.

We know that it takes time to build great communities. But we also believe that quick action can spark longer-term progress. AARP launched the AARP Community Challenge in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability for all. We are excited to announce the program is back in 2020 for its fourth year and is currently accepting applications through the April 1st deadline. Since 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has funded 376 projects nationwide, including eight right here in Washington. Grant projects in the Evergreen state have helped communities increase civic participation, improve transportation options and create vibrant public places. Last year, Sound Generations worked with Hopelink to educate riders about a variety of transportation options to improve independence and mobility. Our beloved Pike Place Market used their grant to make the market more accessible via wayfinding signs so people could better locate services available in the market.

The Community Challenge is open to nonprofits and government entities. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to several thousand or tens of thousands for larger projects.

The program will accept applications for projects in the following categories:

• *New in 2020* Increase civic engagement with innovative and tangible projects that bring residents and local leaders together to address challenges and facilitate a greater sense of community, inclusion and diversity; • Create vibrant public places through permanent or temporary solutions that activate open spaces, improve parks and enhance access to amenities; • Deliver a range of transportation and mobility options through permanent or temporary solutions that increase walkability, bikeability, wayfinding, access to transportation options and roadway improvements; • Support the availability of a range of housing through permanent or temporary solutions that increase accessible and affordable housing options; • Demonstrate the tangible value of “Smart Cities” by developing and implementing innovative programs that engage residents in accessing, understanding and using data and participating in decision making to increase the quality of life for all; and

• Other innovative projects to improve the community.

The application deadline for 2020 AARP Community Challenge grants is Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 11:59pm ET. All projects must be completed by Monday, November 9, 2020. For more information or to apply, visit AARP.org/CommunityChallenge. As a 2019 Challenge Grant recipient, the Pike Place Market Foundation made upgrades to their volunteer-run space that provides produce to the Pike Market Food Bank, increasing their capacity for production and accessibility for all

...by Maddie Smith

It’s that time of year again. Cash in on your senior discount and make a beeline for the theatre because AARP revealed the winners of their annual ‘Movies for Grownups’ award. Alternatively, streaming services like Netflix allow you to enjoy many of these movies from the comfort of your own couch. Here is a list of the winners: Best Movie for Grownups: The Irishman. Martin Scorsese’s movie about an aging mafia hitman as he reflects on his life, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. Career Achievement: Annette Bening. From her early roles in the mid-80s, to her 2019 role in “Captain Marvel,” Bening has not stopped acting. At the age of 61, Bening received the ‘grownup award’ for her impact on the film industry. Best Actress: Renée Zellweger. Nominated for her lead role in Judy in 2019, 50-year-old Zellweger amazes viewers as Judy Garland. Best Actor: Adam Sandler. Sandler stars in Uncut Gems, performing a more serious role than the familiar “Saturday Night Live” Sandler we all know and love. Best Supporting Actress: Laura Dern. Dern’s role as divorce attorney Nora Fanshaw in Marriage Story earned her title of best supporting actress.

Best Supporting Actor: Tom Hanks. Hanks delivers a feelgood performance as Fred Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, doing the part justice.

Best Director: Martin Scorsese. At age 77, Scorsese has a long history with directing mob movies with films such as Mean Streets, Casino and Goodfellas under his belt. To deliver a new experience to his audience, Scorsese slows down the mobster action in The Irishman for the aging characters. The film clocks in at three and a half hours, and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Best Screenwriter: Noah Baumbach. Baumbach’s take on divorce evolved from his previous satire films. Marriage Story is a searing drama, detailing the divorce of a stage director husband and an actor wife and their legal battle. Best Intergenerational Film: The Farewell. The Farewell is based on the experiences of director Lulu Wang. The protagonist visits her aging grandmother in China after she is suspected to have a terminal (L-R) Jane Rosenthal, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro accept the Best Movie for 'The Irishman' from Harvey Keitel onstage during from AARP The Magazine's 19th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on January 11, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. Credit: Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AARP illness. Cultures collide between the American relatives and their Chinese family. The relationships that follow charm viewers in this family-oriented comedy. Best Ensemble: Knives Out. Knives Out is another familyoriented movie, but with gothic undertones. After the patriarch of a family dies, the rest of the family tries to reveal who the killer is with an air of suspense. With a very valuable will on the line, family dynamics flare in this witty film. Best Time Capsule: Harriet. Written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, Harriet artfully portrays heroine Harriet Tubman and her 14 trips through the underground railroad. Cynthia Erivo delivers an impactful performance as Tubman, from pioneer of the underground railroad to a leader for Union soldiers during the Civil War.

Best Foreign Language Film: Pain and Glory. Popular Spanish director Pedro Almodovar woos his audience with his newest film, Pain and Glory. Almodovar shares a personal reflection on his life through lead actor Antonio Banderas. At age 70, Almodovar takes viewers through ailments related to aging and down memory lane of the protagonist’s childhood.

Best Documentary: Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. Linda Ronstadt’s radiant personality and soulful voice is reflected in this documentary created by filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. A trailblazer for women in the music industry, Ronstadt’s repertoire highlights her artistic versatility. Readers’ Choice: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. AARP readers choose the beloved A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a tribute to Mister Rogers. ❖ To see what AARP has to say about the winners and to view photos and commentary about the Movies for Grownups awards show, visit www.aarp.org.

Frozen Rosen

...by Sy Rosen

I read an article in the paper about this man suing his in-laws because he didn’t get his fair share of his wife’s ashes after her cremation. Apparently, he only got a few ounces. It didn’t say how much a person’s ashes actually weigh, so I looked it up and it’s four to six pounds. I’m guessing that after the holidays my ashes would weigh eight pounds (turkey stuffing is fattening).

Okay, a family’s arguing over ashes is painful and heart wrenching, but since I am a comedy writer, I also found some humor in it. What can I say, I have no boundaries and I am ashamed of myself. But that, of course, doesn’t stop me. Anyway, I brought up this newspaper article to my wife, Wanda, thinking it would lead to a light, comical conversation. It didn’t.

It actually led to a discussion about what we should do with our bodies if we die. Notice I use the word “if” because I’m still not convinced it’s going to happen. Anyway, I know it’s strange that we never had this discussion before. I guess we were just avoiding it.

Wanda said she didn’t want to be buried but, like that lady in the newspaper article, she wanted to be cremated.

“That’s a little weird,” I said. “Well, what do you want done with your body?” Wanda asked.

“I’d like to be frozen,” I quickly replied.

“So you’d be Frozen Rosen,” Wanda laughed.

“I don’t think you should make a joke about it,” I replied.

“I wasn’t joking. I was being poetic.”

“Well, you want to be cremated, so you’d be Toasty Rosen.”

“That doesn’t even rhyme.” “It’s a free form poem,” I weakly replied.

Wanda then looked at me and very seriously said, “I would like my ashes to be put next to you so we will be together for eternity.” “Okaaay,” I replied. “You don’t sound very Sy Rosen

Have it all, all in one day.

enthusiastic,” Wanda complained.

“It’s just that, you know, eternity’s a long time,” I stammered. “So?!” “So, uh, we’d be in this enclosed space and we like to do different things.”

“Like what?” Wanda pressed. “Like, uh, you like to garden, and I don’t.”

“I don’t think my ashes will be doing a lot of gardening.”

“And, uh, we like different temperatures. You’ll want it to be warmer and you might even put a blanket over us which would defeat the purpose of being Frozen Rosen.” I tried to add the rhyme just to put a little humor in the conversation. It didn’t work.

“So you’re saying you don’t want to be together?”

“Okay, okay, the truth is we’ve developed this pattern in our lives and at times we both need our space. It would be great if we’re near each other and any time we wanted to get together you could just knock on my refrigerator door.” I laughed. Wanda didn’t.

Wanda looked at me and said, “I want us to be together through eternity. My love for you is that strong and I don’t want any space between us.”

I looked at Wanda, my beautiful, wonderful and a little scary wife, and said, “I want us to be together through eternity. My love for you is that strong and I don’t want any space between us.” Okay it was exactly what Wanda said but somehow it worked.

She looked into my eyes and proclaimed, “To an eternity together.” “To an eternity together,” I replied. “So, what do you want to do today?” Wanda then asked. “I thought I’d watch the ballgame.”

“I thought I’d do some gardening.” “Okay, see you later.” “See you later.” ❖

Mystery of the Noisy Neighbors moments and asked Julia to accompany him to the neighboring condo. Rose and Dawn stood in the doorway of Rose’s condo as the officer and the HOA president walked the short distance to the Kelly apartment. Within seconds, there was an aggressive knocking, not pounding, on the Kelly’s door, followed by the strong voice of Officer Ohara demanding that the door be open.

It took a few minutes and a few more intimidating words to get the Kelly’s to open the door. When they did so, the women were standing close to each other with their hands in the air. Officer Ohara then became the smooth, Irish charmer and said, “Oh dear, my ladies, we are not here to arrest you. No need for hands in the air. I believe you’ve been watching a wee too much of the copper shows on the telly.” The older women put their hands down and managed a slight smile. Ever the gentleman and officer, Ohara went on to explain that there had been numerous noise complaints regarding this unit. He himself, he said, had heard loud noises coming from this apartment just this morning. Did they have anything to say regarding this matter? The Kelly sisters stood there clutching each other. They were far from the aggressive old dames they had been when Julia and Rose confronted them regarding the same thing. They were just a couple of blushing marshmallows in the hands of Ohara. “Now ladies, let’s get this yelling under control. If it continues, I’ll have to take you to the North Precinct and book ya’ for disrupting the peace.” The lilt in the brogue was charming and warning at the same time.

Finally, Colleen, the older of the sisters managed to squeak out a word. “Well, uhm…you see, my sister and I are both stone deaf. We read lips and can get by without wearing the uncomfortable hearing aids, but sometimes we get carried away and try to just shout at each other to be heard. And then, of course there’s the Irish temper that we both have. Surely, Officer, you would understand about that.” Colleen batted her eyelashes while delivering this critical information.

“Really, you’re both deaf?” The officer asked. Could it really be this easy, he wondered. ❖ To be continued… The sweet sound of a bird song woke Rose on the day after the confrontation with the noisy Kelly girls who lived next door. Rose had enlisted the help of the Homeowners Association. She and the HOA President, Julia, had come up with a wonderful plan to nip this problem right now!

Rose got up and put on the kettle. She quickly completed her morning ablutions and was now ready for the day. Dawn, her best friend, should be arriving shortly, followed by Julia from the HOA. Rose peaked out the kitchen curtains while she was drinking her first cuppa. To her surprise, she saw Julia walking along the flowered path from the garden to Rose’s front door with… what?... An officer of the law?!

The doorbell rang and Rose answered with trepidation. They had discussed getting the police involved, but Rose had hoped it was a last resort. And now, here was Julia bringing in the authorities. Oh dear. Rose wished Dawn would arrive to help with this delicate matter.

When she opened the front door, Julia introduced Officer Ohara from the North Precinct. Rose swallowed hard. “Uhm, Julia don’t you think this will agitate the Kelly girls to the point they might act up even more?” Rose posed. Julia began to talk but officer Ohara spoke first in a perfectly soft, lilting Irish accent and assured Rose that he had a way with older women. Especially those of Irish decent.

Rose smiled and blushed a little after noticing how tall and handsome Officer Ohara was. They were all still standing at the front door when Dawn approached. Dawn had the same feeling of concern at involving the police. But as soon as she was introduced to Officer Ohara, she swooned with delight at his accent and his seeming ability to handle this situation with charm to spare.

As the group was strategizing at the kitchen table before going to the Kelly girl’s apartment to confront, they were serenaded by the latest batch of daily wailing coming from the adjoining condominium. Officer Ohara immediately turned into the observant policeman when he heard the hollering. He assessed the situation in The ongoing life-affirming adventures of Rose and Dawn …by Diana Couture Part 4—A Possible Solution

Across 1. Salmon species 5. Shut the door noisily 9. Prefix for con or classical 12. Popular black and white cookie 13. Ring ____ (phone alert) 14. Mother of pearl 16. Bovine baby 17. Play beginning: 2 wds. 18. The O in EGOT 19. Little bill 20. He got an E for producing “Angels in America” (2004) 22. Peter of Herman’s Hermits 24. Moo ____ pork 25. Detests 27. Rip again 30. Tilted in Stilton 31. Bygone rulers in Iran 32. Ending for Israel or Seattle 35. Poet Angelou 36. Recurring task, to some 37. Flower support 38. Consumed 39. Provides a meal 40. Smoke or fire follower 41. “____ Nacht” (Christmas carol) 43. The G in EGOT 44. Make bigger, as a photograph: abbr. 45. Associate Justice Samuel 46. He got a G for narrating “The

Emperor’s New Clothes” (1992) 51. Fish eggs 54. Dinner dish 55. Famous tower in San Francisco 56. ____ and haws 57. Cut 58. Spading product 59. Football play starter 60. High school dropout’s goal: abbr. 61. Fateful sign 62. The T in EGOT

Down 1. ____ Chanel (designer) 2. Algerian port city 3. She got an O for best supporting actress in “Airport” (1971) 4. Sound after getting hit in the stomach 5. Laundry problems 6. English philosopher John 7. Poker pot pitch-in 8. Chicken chow ____ 9. 1955’s horse of the year 10. Danish footwear company 11. Kind of exam 14. Buenas ____ (goodnight) 15. EMT destinations: abbr. 20. Satirist Sahl 21. “Orange ____ New Black”: 2 wds. 23. Actress Chaplin 25. Mater preceder 26. Triumph over 27. ____ Island Red 28. Aural organs 29. She got a T for acting in “West Side Story” (1975) 31. Author Silverstein 33. Semester, e.g. 34. The E in EGOT 36. Certain string instruments 37. Bed board 39. Pinkie or pointer, e.g. 40. Very dry 42. Encamped 43. Celiac’s avoidance 45. Nimble solution on page 22

46. They sometimes marry folks: abbr. 47. Fashionista Cassini 48. Possess 49. It answers to “Alexa” 50. Weaver’s device 52. Mideast sultanate 53. Catch a glance of 56. He followed FDR: abbr.

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Growing Up Near 20 th Century Fox Studios

...by Charles J. Forsher

people practicing their characters prior to a scene being filmed. Years later, I was passing the studio and saw a fullsized Greek temple at the top of a knoll. The success of television had its impact on 20th Century Fox. Small movie theaters were shutting down in droves, movie production decreased and property taxes went up. So one day on the local evening news, the demise of 20th Century Fox Studios was commemorated by silent movie star Lillian Gish, who improvised chaos by running into a bungalow and running back out melodramatically. Then a bulldozer moved in, demolishing the structure. Half of 20th Century Fox became Century City. A grand hotel was built where the strange patch of sky had been.

One morning, Olympic Boulevard, which used to bisect 20th Century Fox, was closed off by the police department in both directions from an arched bridge that had for decades allowed actors and movie-making equipment to move between the two parcels. Los Angeles Times reported that a small crowd had gathered to watch the pre-dawn explosion that brought down the span. Olympic Boulevard was open in time for the morning commute.

That was not the end of 20th Century Fox Studios, though. Mom still worked there, which allowed me to take leisurely strolls around the wonderfully make-believe set for Hello Dolly. ❖ To make room for my new baby brother, my parents moved from a two-bedroom house in West Los Angeles, replete with two palm trees, to a threebedroom home at the corners of Manning and Mississippi Avenues. A new sight to the east was a patch of sky unlike any I had ever seen. It was bluer than the usual sky in smoggy Los Angeles, and no clouds ever rolled across it. One day I noticed dark storm clouds in that strange patch of sky. But the clouds never moved.

As luck would have it, the mystery was solved when mom got a job in the same neighborhood as the patch of sky. I sat in the back of Dad’s Dodge when he went to pick up Mom, and I saw that the strange patch of sky wasn’t sky at all... more like a screen for a drive-in movie, only much taller and stretching a quarter of a mile.

It was 20th Century Fox Studios, which predated theme parks like the one Walt Disney was to build in Anaheim. Besides the phenomenally long wall that I could see from my house, the acres of grounds of 20th Century Fox sported at least one Old West town, a street from 1900’s New York City and a typical small town USA, complete with a village square and railway depot. The small town was augmented by a hidden set of railway cars: a steam locomotive, coal car and passenger cars. There was enough railway track to allow the train to screech to a stop or to huff off dramatically. One afternoon Dad drove by that village, and it was filled with Charles with his big brother, Jim, 1955

Getting Published

…by Ariele M. Huff

As a publishing professional for 45 plus years, I’ve dealt with many writers, artists and photographers. Most were professionals, but some were fortunate enough to have something amazing to sell and to be adequate at instinctively sliding into publishing.

I’ve met a few in my roles as a writing teacher, a manuscript editor, a submissions manager, the editor of periodicals (magazines/newspapers) and as a small publisher (Candy Bar Books).

It’s not hard to sell the occasional article. With some useful information or a fun approach, many people turn writing into a retirement job. Just be sure to turn things in on time and recognize that the editor is your boss whether you’re being paid or not.

It’s harder to have a column where you need to be a self-starter with an abundance of salable ideas and writing style. Be sure to meet deadlines, word count limits, send billings—if requested, and be courteous to the periodical’s staff. Ariele M. Huff

Getting a book published is hardest—it takes the longest and costs the most. Here are a few things I’ve discovered over the years about getting a book published. 1. If you think you have an amazingly unusual life or story, you are probably wrong. Odds are good that lots of people have had similar experiences/illnesses/religious conversions/deep depressions/ epiphanies/abuse. Some of them have been professional writers who have already covered that territory. That doesn’t mean you can’t too, but release the likelihood that you have something to tell that no one else has ever told. (In publishing, something NEVER covered is often questionable anyway. Untested ideas/material means it may or may not grab readers which makes it a riskier project.) 2. Publishers are gambling their money anytime they accept a book. It is a mistake to think of selling to them as a tactic to get around jobs like editing or distribution or marketing. They know they do not exist to serve you. Plus, authors are expected to help with those jobs—at the least, in a thoroughly researched proposal and at personal appearances. If you want

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Poetry Corner EASTER QUESTIONS in Haikus How come it’s bunnies that deliver chicken eggs for Easter baskets? who told this story? where did the details come from? some odd fairy tale? bunnies and baskets what’s up with all those “found eggs”? make mine deviled, please. --Frieda Risvold “Three Tall Trees” Looking like soldiers, standing so tall. Next to them, I feel so small. Their bark so tough, providing safe cover, shielding them like a protective mother. The branches survive the perils of life… rain, storms, wind, lightning and strife. A few branches fall…but the tree will survive. Follow the roots…and the sprouts also thrive. They’ve stood here fifty years by the shore. I expect they’ll stand for fifty years more. --John Eckert The Valentine haiku published in the January/February 2020 edition was incorrectly credited to John Eckert. It was written by Carol Fraley. Sorry Carol!!

Send poetry to ariele@comcast.net or Northwest Prime Time. Pieces may be excerpted, edited or used in Sharing Stories.

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truly being interested in another person. When their answers give you an opportunity to relate something about yourself, keep it short. We all like to talk about ourselves. Keep your response simple, ask another question and then listen. A quote on my bulletin board states, “It is all right to hold a conversation, but you should let go of it now and then.” Good advice.

If there is a compulsive talker living near, one who leaves no thought unspoken, you can carefully redirect the conversation by asking appropriate questions.

I found a quote containing a truth that makes me laugh: “A gossip is one who talks to you about other people. A bore is one who talks to you about himself. A brilliant conversationalist is one who talks to you about yourself.” I’m working on being a brilliant conversationalist. It’s easier than you think.

Scripture has advice for people skills: My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry (James 1:19 NIV).

Senior Living 101

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nursing facility or short-term health care assistance in the home for those who choose to age in place. But get all the facts: time limits and percentage of payments vary considerably.

Medicaid, on the other hand, is a financial assistance program. Almost all state Medicaid programs cover at least some of assisted living arrangements for eligible residents and usually all fees for skilled nursing or memory care units if the resident qualifies and if the facility accepts Medicaid. Be sure you understand all the rules. Qualification for Medicaid is based on your financial situation; in most states, an individual must have less than $2,000 in countable assets to qualify – and what counts varies significantly from state to state and they look back to check for assets It is usually considered a compliment when you ask others to share their skills with you. Which new neighbor might teach you new tips on your smart phone? How to play a better game of chess? How to craft hand-made greeting cards? Maximize computer skills? Share their favorite table game? You will be surprised at the amazing variety of interests and talents you discover in your new acquaintances. Your retired neighbors might include a teacher, engineer, auto mechanic, registered nurse or author. They will each enrich the new season of your life when you carefully engage them in good conversations while becoming friends.

Continue to socialize with familiar activities if possible. Church groups, Lions Club, American Legion, senior centers and other community groups will help keep you mentally and physically active.

I hope you find these suggestions helpful. I pray your new adventure will be richer than you ever imagined. And please stay in touch. Don’t let the distance between us change our friendship.

Most sincerely, Your long-time friend Marge ❖

that may have been transferred. Money spent in consultation with an elder law attorney could be money very well spent in order to learn what is required for qualification and how best to protect assets. The earlier you know the rules, the better you are able to plan ahead. Some people believe they can “gift” their money away to their children so that they qualify for Medicaid, but it’s not that simple. Medicaid has a five year “look-back”: Any large assets that are transferred out of an account within the past five years will be reviewed. There is even a penalty that for every $10,000 that is gifted away, the applicant must wait an additional month for eligibility. ❖

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a well-done story of your life or your fiction in a cute paperback for family and friends, either pay someone to help you do a good job or figure out how to do a good job yourself. 3. Remember, the publisher is the boss who sets the rules and the timing. The publisher offers you a contract and some negotiation can happen, which is best done at least with the help of a literary attorney. I’ve seen offers on books and movie scripts cancelled because the author attempted to wield a power s/he didn’t have. 4. Good news today is that self-publishing is so easy, and you can even, sometimes, make better money than working with a publisher. That is, of course, if you’re willing to spend for help or to put in the sweat equity yourself. 5. If you simply want to see yourself in print: I’m looking for 50- word childhood toy stories (for an article) and what you think “fun” is (anthology book). Send to ariele@ comcast.net. ❖

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Ahoy from the Wesley Bradley Park Yacht Club! ...continued from page 9 of boats and was a yacht club commodore. As a member of the Rogue Yacht Club in Southern Oregon, he and other boat enthusiasts in the yacht club got into model boat building. “The members of the Rogue Yacht Club wanted something else to do together when out on the boats,” said Jim. Currently, Jim also volunteers at the Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma.

The Bradley Park Yacht Club started humbly with three boats. The club currently consists of six residents involved in model boat building and the club now has a total of seven Tippecanoe model boats and six scratch-built boats.

The club members go to nearby Bradley Lake Park to sail the model boats for a few hours every Saturday all year round. Jim referred to those Saturdays in winter as “frost bite.”

Art expressed, “I look forward to those beautiful spring and summer days when the sun will be shining through the trees and sparkling on the lake and the people cheering.” The weekly yacht club events at the lake have become quite a ‘to-do’ and provide the perfect opportunity to connect with the community. At times, the general public has the chance to operate the boats too. ❖ ROOFING DISCOUNTS

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Wendy Pender is the Older Adults Program Coordinator for King County Library System. She can be reached at wgpender@kcls.org or 425-369-3285