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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEWS FEATURES 5 California Surfing Road Trips 6 Michele Makes Ice Cream 7 The Number One Summer Diet MEMORIAL DAY 8 The History of Memorial Day and Red Poppies 9 Memorial Day Traces Back to the Civil War FROM THE CITY MANAGER 10 Memorial Day FOOD 11 Slider Sunday Chicken Parm-eroni Sandwiches Lobster Knuckle Sliders ENTERTAINMENT 13 ‘Angelyne’ GARDENING 14 Jane Gates: Turn Your Backyard into a Sanctuary HEALTH 15 Healthy Habits to Reduce Stress SENIOR LIVING 17 The Remarkable Healing Power of Therapy Cats BEST OF BALLOT KIDS & FAMILY 21 Donna’s Day: Honey-Glazed Salmon Junior Whirl • Science Fact • Did You Know PUZZLES OPINION David Hegg

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ROAD TRIP

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer

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othing speaks to the soul of a true Californian than the beach and the surfing culture it has spawned. From La Jolla to the Mavericks in Half Moon Bay surfing “hot spots” dot the California coastline.

To enjoy the “romance” of the surf culture as a participant, or simply to watch the amazing feats of surfer athletic prowess, here’s a road trip you’ll always remember.

I recommend renting a convertible for your trip up the coast. A convertible might not have the nostalgia factor of an old “Woodie” station wagon, but it’s the next best thing.

Make sure to create a playlist of famous “surf ” music including anything by The Beach Boys, (most importantly “Surfing U.S.A.” and “Surfin’ Safari”) and Jan and Dean, as well as classics such as “Wipeout” by The Surfaris, “Surfer Dan” by The Turtles and “Surfin’ Tragedy” by The Sentinals.

For an extra dose of motivation, or nostalgia, watch a few classic “feel good” surfing films like “Gidget” (1959), “Beach Blanket Bingo” (1965) and “Beach Party” (1963).

Add a few of these great surf films into mix: “The Endless Summer” (1966), “Riding Giants” (2004) and “Surfwise” (2007).

Cowabunga!

Windansea Beach, La Jolla

6600 Neptune Place, La Jolla This classic La Jolla reef break solidified its place in wave history in 1937, when surfing pioneer Woody Brown first rode here. Windansea’s waves range from two to 10 feet and conditions tend to be unpredictable. Because of its difficulty it best suits skilled surfers. Beginners may feel more comfortable at the calmer La Jolla Shores.

Swami’s State Beach, Encinitas

1298 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas Part of Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area, this classic right point break gets its name from the golden, lotus-shaped towers of the Self-Realization Fellowship high on the bluffs. Swami’s is most suitable for intermediate skill levels and up.

Trestles (San Onofre State Beach), San Clemente

Old Pacific Highway, San Clemente A series of pointbreaks (waves found around a point of land, a coastline with a headland) named for the railroad bridge over San Mateo Creek, Trestles proves that when it comes to waves, size isn’t everything. These world-class waves are claimed to be the mainland’s best. Newbies should stay on shore and learn by observing the advanced surfers,

who are typically found at Lower Trestles, or look for more gentle stretches along the state beach closer to Upper Trestles.

The Wedge, Newport Beach

2172 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach Newport Beach’s world-famous bodysurfing and bodyboarding forms during south swells when waves refract off the rock jetty, then slam into a second incoming wave, resulting in 30-foot-high mutant waves best observed from the safety of shore.

Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach

1 Main St, Huntington Beach No surfing road trip would be complete without a stop in Surf City USA. The pier at Huntington State Beach is perhaps Southern California’s holiest surf shrine that dates back a century to legends Duke Kahanamoku and George Freeth.

Check out the memorabilia and the Guinness World Records’ largest surfboard at the International Surfing Museum, 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648.

As the site of the Vans US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach remains a hub for American surfing. Depending on the day, even beginners can surf where such champions as Andy Irons and Kelly Slater triumphed.

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Michele Makes Ice Cream

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer

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t’s almost summer in the Santa Clarita Valley and its getting hot. What can you do with the family that’s fun and gives you a sweet, cool treat as a reward? One of the simple joys of summer is ice cream.

A great family activity is making homemade ice cream with your kids. Experimenting with flavors and ice cream recipes is one of my favorite summer past times.

Making Ice Cream

There are a few ways to make ice cream. Most ice cream recipes can be “churned” in just about any ice cream maker you purchase. Your choice of ice cream maker can be inexpensive or high end. Hand crank, electric crank, freezer bowl or ice cream compressor, spend as much, or as little, as you want. There’s just nothing that compares to homemade ice cream.

You can even make ice cream in a bag. This is a great exercise for children. It’s a fun activity that rewards your child with a treat they made themselves.

Basic Vanilla Ice Cream

This basic recipe works with just about any home ice cream maker and serves six.

1 3/4 cups heavy cream 1 1/4 cup whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. fine sea salt 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Pour 1 cup of the cream into a saucepan and add sugar and salt. Warm the mixture over medium heat just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add remaining cream, milk and vanilla extract. Stir until combined and place into refrigerator to chill (about an hour).

When ready to churn, whisk mixture briskly then pour into your ice cream maker. Churn with mixins (see list below) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and place in the freezer until ready to serve.

Make it Better

Take Basic Vanilla Ice Cream and add in all sorts of goodies to turn your ice cream from delicious to incredible. Use 2 cups of your favorite mix-ins. Follow the directions on your ice cream maker as to the use of mix-ins.

These can include: • Toffee bits • Cookie dough • Swirls of salted caramel sauce • Reese’s Pieces • Chopped up candy bars • Gummy bears • M&Ms • Berries

My mother’s favorite ice cream was Butter Brickle. She always had a quart of Darigold Butter Brickle Ice Cream in the freezer. As a little girl I loved it, too. Then, one day, Butter Brickle disappeared from the grocery store freezer.

I was confused. It must just be a temporary absence, right?

Decades have passed. No Butter Brickle ice cream to be found. Yes, there is “toffee this” and “salted caramel” that, but none of it is real Butter Brickle. I have searched high and low for the Darigold ice cream recipe to no avail.

Butter Brickle was the registered trademark of a toffee ice cream flavoring and of a candy bar produced by Fenn Bros. Ice Cream and Candy Company from Sioux Falls, S.D. The ice cream was first sold in the 1920s at the Blackstone Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska. In the 1970s, the trademark and formula were sold to Heath Bar then acquired by The Hershey Company in 1996.

This is a two-part recipe. A butter toffee sauce to give the ice cream that butterscotch flavor and the ice cream recipe itself. The “butter brickle” bits I remember were more butterscotch than toffee, but this is a recipe still in refinement. For now, toffee bits will suffice.

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Butter Brickle Ice Cream 2 3 1 4 2 1 1 1/2

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Add butter, brown sugar, cream and salt in saucepan and stir until butter melts. Simmer over medium-low heat without stirring for three minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla. Cool.

Ice Cream

Add butter, brown sugar and half and half over medium heat until butter and sugar combine. Add the sauce and vanilla and mix. Chill minimum of 4 hours; preferably overnight.

Add heavy cream and process in ice cream machine. Add the toffee bits at the end just to mix them in. Freeze a minimum of four hours before serving. 

Way-Too-Easy Vanilla Ice Cream Way-Too-Easy Vanilla Ice 1 Cream in a Bag 2 1 cup half-and-half 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups ice 1/3 cup kosher salt

Toppings of your choice (chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, strawberries or 1. In a small plastic bag that you can seal (like a Ziplock bag), chocolate chips). combine half-and-half, sugar and vanilla. Squeeze the air out of the bag and make sure it is completely sealed shut.

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2. Into a large gallon-size resealable bag, combine the ice and salt.

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5. Scrape the ice cream out of the bag, cover with toppings and enjoy.

4. Shake for 8-10 minutes. The finished ice cream is rich and smooth, and has firmed up.

Tip To give your kids a chance to experiment with their choice of extracts to add flavoring to the vanilla ice cream

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The Number One Summer Diet Cinch your waistline with this eating plan

that incorporates all of your favorite healthy eats — plus wine!

By April Benthamian Signal Contributing Writer

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rom keto to paleo to Whole 30, there are plenty of promising diets to embark on when you’re trying to finally shed the spare tire. Except, with so many options, how do you know which eating plan will yield the most desirable results? To answer this gripping question, U.S. News & World Report evaluated 41 of the most popular diets out there and determined the best one: the Mediterranean diet won first place!

What is the Mediterranean Diet?

You may be familiar with the Mediterranean diet or have tried it at some point in time to lose weight.

The eating pattern prioritizes vegetables, fruits, healthy fats (think nuts and fish), and quality carbs such as legumes and whole grains.

There aren’t any strict calorie-counting rules and hunger-inducing exclusions of certain food groups — you just have to limit red meat and avoid processed foods and added sugars.

And the benefits go beyond weight loss: It can protect against diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline. But if your imminent concern is cinching your waistline, there’s major proof that this easy-to-follow diet is worth giving a go. Another worthy bonus: women can enjoy one daily glass of red wine, while men are allowed two.

How can it help you lose weight?

“In terms of weight loss for someone who is actively interested in weight management, the Mediterranean diet may be beneficial because it is based in whole and minimally processed foods with limited added sugars and lab-made fats,” Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN tells us. “If a person is transitioning their current eating plan from a standard American diet, then a Mediterranean style of eating will likely provide fewer calories while increasing the nutrients.” So, because the Mediterranean diet is so nutrient-dense, you’ll become satiated while eating less! Plus, a 2016 study in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal found that people on the Mediterranean versions added the fewest inches to their waistline.

Feller adds that this style of eating may not be ideal for everyone because there is no one size fits all, but the Mediterranean diet can be modified to meet any person where they are along their food and nutrition journey. “Since the diet’s foundation is whole and minimally processed foods, you’ll have access to a wide range of phytonutrients and antioxidants coming from plant foods.”

The Mediterranean Diet and Mental Wellness

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utritious diets have long been touted as essential components of healthy lifestyles. Many people have a tendency to view diet as something that’s purely physical, associating the foods they eat with how they look and how much energy they have. While accurate, it doesn’t paint the full picture of just how big and positive an impact healthy diets can have on overall health.

In regard to healthy diets, it’s hard to dispute the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet focuses on plant-based foods and, as a result, includes lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and olive oil.

The diet is so healthy that the World Health Organization even recognizes it as a healthy, sustainable dietary pattern. Long touted for its ability to promote heart health and reduce risk for heart disease, which the WHO notes is the number one cause of death across the globe, the Mediterranean diet has also been found to protect against cancer and type 2 diabetes.

Each of those benefits makes the Mediterranean diet worthy of consideration at the very least, but the benefits of this approach to eating don’t stop there. In fact, people unfamiliar with the Mediterranean diet, or even those who subscribe to it, may not realize that the diet can have

a positive effect on mental wellness.

A 2015 study published in the scientific journal Ageing Research Reviews found that strong adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a 40% reduced risk for cognitive impairment. Another study from researchers in Spain found that older adults who supplemented their Mediterranean diets with extra olive oil or nuts had superior cognitive function, including better memory and thinking skills, than those who ate low-fat diets. Reasoning, attention and language were better among the former group as well.

In addition to improving cognitive function, the Mediterranean diet also may improve mental wellness by reducing adherents’ risk of developing depression. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging found that people who followed the Mediterranean diet most closely were nearly 99 percent less likely to develop depression that those who followed the diet the least closely.

While diet is often thought of in physical terms, the Mediterranean diet can benefit mental wellness while also helping people maintain healthy weights. (MC) 

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History of Memorial Day and the Red Poppies

By Leon Worster Signal Contributing Writer

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n 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” Moina Michael replied with her own poem:

“We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies.”

She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need.

Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started

by Michael. When she returned to France she made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned

children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries.

In 1921, the Franco-American Children’s League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help.

Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their “Buddy” Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms. Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.

National Moment of Remembrance‍

Memorial day history couldn’t be complete without the birth of the the “National Moment of Remembrance”, which was a resolution passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local

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Memorial Day Traces Back to the Civil War

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hree years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.

The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The ceremonies centered around the mourningdraped veranda of the Arlington mansion, once the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Various Washington officials, including Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, presided over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home and members of the GAR made their way through the cemetery, strewing flowers on both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns.

Local Observances Claim to be First

Local springtime tributes to the Civil War dead already had been held in various places. One of the first occurred in Columbus, Mississippi, April 25, 1866, when a group of women visited a cemetery to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers who had fallen in battle at Shiloh. Nearby were the graves of Union soldiers, neglected because they were the enemy. Disturbed at the sight of the bare

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graves, the women placed some of their flowers on those graves, as well.

Today, cities in the North and the South claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1866. Both Macon and Columbus, Georgia, claim the title, as well as Richmond, Virgina. The village of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, claims it began there two years earlier.

A stone in a Carbondale, Illinois, cemetery carries the statement that the first Decoration Day ceremony took place there on April 29, 1866. Carbondale was the wartime home of Gen. Logan. Approximately 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, many of them in the South where most of the war dead were buried.

Official Birthplace Declared

In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York, the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. There, a ceremony on May 5, 1866, honored local veterans who had fought in the Civil War. Businesses closed and residents flew flags at half-staff. Supporters of Waterloo’s claim say earlier observances in other places were either informal, not community-wide or one-time events.

By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures passed proclamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observance at their facilities.

It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May, as were some other federal holidays.

Decorating Graves

Gen. Logan’s order for his posts to decorate graves in 1868 “with the choicest flowers of springtime” urged, “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. … Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.”

The crowd attending the first Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery was approximately the same size as those that attend today’s observance, about 5,000 people. Then, as now, small American flags were placed on each grave — a tradition followed at many national cemeteries today. In recent years, the custom has grown in that many families decorate the graves of all departed loved ones.

Flags were placed at each grave in Arlington National Cemetary on its first Memorial Day celebration. That tradition stands today and across the nation as a way to honor the fallen heroes. COURTESY PHOTOS

Decoration Day was established three years after the end of the Civil War. It was a time to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.

The origins of special services to honor those who die in war can be found in antiquity. The Athenian leader Pericles offered a tribute to the fallen heroes of the Peloponnesian War more than 24 centuries ago that could be applied today to the 1.1 million Americans who have died in the nation’s wars. “Not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men.”

To ensure the sacrifices of America ’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106-579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance.

The commission’s charter is to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity” by encouraging and coordinating commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.

The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. As Moment of Remembrance founder Carmella LaSpada states, “It’s a way we can all help put the memorial back in Memorial Day.” Courtesy U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

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FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Memorial Day

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager

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he warm weather, a long three-day weekend and the smell of delicious meals being prepared on your barbecue are great reminders that the unofficial kick-off to summer has arrived. As we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday tomorrow with family and friends, it is important to keep in mind what this day is for — honoring the men and women who have served so bravely in our nation’s armed forces. This holiday is to memorialize their sacrifice, as well as their family’s sacrifice, for the preservation of our freedoms and the quality of life we hold dear.

I am proud to be a part of this great City that is comprised of so many military personnel and their families.

Their contributions here at home, as well as throughout the country and overseas, make our City a wonderful place to work, live and raise a family.

A great way to pay tribute to our local heroes is through the City’s Hometown Heroes Banner program and the Veteran’s Brick program.

The Hometown Heroes Banner program honors our local, actively-serving military men and women through a display of colorful banners featuring the hero’s photograph, name, rank and military branch. The banners are installed for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Veterans Day and proudly hang throughout Santa Clarita, offering families the opportunity to see their loved ones that may be thousands of miles away for months at a time. During Memorial Day, as well as the Fourth of

July and Labor Day, I am filled with pride in our military members as I drive through Santa Clarita and see the many Hometown Heroes Banners that adorn our streetlight poles in the Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus and Valencia communities.

The Veterans Brick program is a part of a permanent installation at Veterans Historical Plaza. The Plaza, located in the heart of Old Town Newhall, is one of the City’s 36 parks and offers residents the opportunity to reflect on the conflicts that our nation has endured through the bronze story stations that line the walkways.

Also on the walkways at the Plaza, you will find bricks that have been engraved with the names of local veterans. Those bricks represent the brave men and women of our City that have committed to the continued freedom of our country.

Tomorrow, before you fire up your grill, jump in the pool or head out on the paseos for a family bike ride, consider heading over to the Plaza.

It is the perfect place to bring your family for a walk through the park, enjoy the beautiful weather and show your gratitude for our community’s veterans who have given so much for our nation. You can also admire the Hometown Heroes banners that are on display throughout our City, and perhaps find one of your heroes on a banner.

However you plan on enjoying this Memorial Day, take a few moments to remember the true meaning of this day and those brave men and women who it honors.

Ken Striplin can be reached at kstriplin@santa-clarita.com. The views expressed in his column are those of the City and do not necessarily reflect those of The Signal. 

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Savory Solutions for Slider Sunday

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njoying a meal as a family might seem farfetched with schedules full of work, activities and social commitments. However, you can make bringing everyone together a bit easier (and more delicious) with a weekly tradition like Slider Sunday that gets the whole crew excited about time around the kitchen table.

No matter what your loved ones crave, you can savor a different flavor and enjoy the soft, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of King’s Hawaiian Rolls and Slider Buns, including Pretzel Slider Buns, each and every Sunday. Plus, toppings can be customized so everyone’s favorites are on the menu.

Put a spin on your next Slider Sunday with Chicken Parm-eroni Sliders or Lobster Knuckle Sliders with Spicy Mayo from Guy Fieri.

Discover more slider recipe inspiration by visiting SliderSunday.com.

Chicken Parm-eroni Sliders

Recipe courtesy of Guy Fieri Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 1 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced garlic 1 package King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns 3 cups vegetable oil 2 cups pepperoni, julienned 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce 9 breaded chicken tenders, cooked crispy 5 slices fresh mozzarella 5 slices provolone cheese 9 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley

and add minced garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes until garlic softens but does not brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Separate pretzel slider buns and brush inside halves with melted garlic butter. Toast rolls on griddle until golden brown; flip and slightly toast outside of rolls. Set aside.

In 4-quart saucepot with thermometer, heat oil to 350 F. Fry pepperoni until bubbles start to slow.

Carefully remove from oil and place on plate with paper towel.

In small saucepot over medium heat, melt butter

In small saucepot, heat marinara sauce. Place 1 tablespoon sauce on bottom halves of slider buns.

On lined sheet pan, place one chicken tender on each slider bun. Place 1 tablespoon marinara sauce on top of each tender followed by half slice mozzarella then half slice provolone. Top each slider with 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan. Place baking sheet in broiler and melt cheese.

Top cheese with 1 tablespoon crispy pepperoni on each slider.

Top sliders with other halves of toasted slider buns.

Brush tops with garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Use bamboo picks to secure.

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Lobster Knuckle Sliders with Spicy Mayo Recipe courtesy of Guy Fieri Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 1 package King’s Hawaiian Slider Buns 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tomato, finely diced 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sriracha kosher salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 lemon, cut in half 1 package tempura flour mixture 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning 9 ounces cooked lobster knuckle meat 2 1/2 cups white cabbage, shredded fine 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chives, finely chopped

Separate slider buns and brush inside halves with melted butter. Toast rolls on griddle until golden brown; flip and slightly toast outsides of rolls.

In mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, celery, mayonnaise and sriracha.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste; add juice and zest from 1/2 lemon.

Mix well to fully incorporate. Place in refrigerator to chill.

Mix tempura batter per package instructions and season with seafood seasoning.

Preheat deep fryer to 350 F. Pat lobster dry with paper towels.

Place lobster in tempura batter and allow to sit 30-60 seconds.

Remove lobster one piece at a time,

allowing excess batter to drip off.

Working in batches, fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

While lobster is frying, place cabbage in mixing bowl; add extra-virgin olive oil and juice from remaining 1/2 lemon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well to incorporate evenly.

Place 2 tablespoons cabbage mixture on each bun, making bed on each bun to hold lobster in place.

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Nights Like These — Asia Featuring John Payne

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ohn Payne became the frontman of the supergroup ASIA in 1992 at the invitation of keyboardist Geoff Downes, replacing vocalist/ bassist John Wetton. ASIA extensively toured the world for the next 14 years performing new classics and old favorites. ASIA released 8 stunning studio albums and several live recordings.

Asia forged a unique blend of instrumental bombast and irresistible hooks, utilizing guitars, synthesizers and flourishing melodies. Asia featuring

John Payne plays the hits of the 80s’ iconic rock band to perfection. “Heat Of The Moment,” “Here Comes The Feeling,” “Only Time Will Tell,” “Sole

Survivor,” “Don’t Cry” and more. ASIA Featuring John Payne have been touring and entertaining audiences in North America since 2008.

Opening set by Zack Kirokin You can see Asia Featuring John Payne live at The Canyon Santa Clarita on June 25. Tickets are available online through AXS, over the phone at (888) 645-5006, and in person at the Canyon Santa Clarita box office. For more information, visit www.wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com. 

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‘Angelyne’ — the Myth, the Billboards, the Fame, the Woman

By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer

‘Angelyne’

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alf the celebrities in the world today are famous for being famous — although I guess many of them actually DO have talent, ranging from the ability to dance suggestively in yoga pants on TikTok to saying stupid things on YouTube to getting plastic surgery and yelling at each other on “reality” TV to setting up payas-you-play accounts that are for fans only. These are skill sets, people!

Not that this is anything new; some 60 years ago the historian Daniel J. Boorstin published “The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America,” in which he defined celebrity as “a person who is known for his well-knownness.” From Zsa Zsa Gabor to Paris Hilton and the Kardashians, there’s a long and shallow history of inexplicably well-known individuals — and one of the undisputed pioneers in that field is the cartoonishly busty, sugary blond, pink Corvette-driving phenomenon known as Angelyne, who burst onto the Los Angeles landscape with a series of billboards in the 1980s and somehow became something of an icon, despite the fact that was pretty much it: the billboards.

Now her story gets the limited series, “based on a true story but certain events have been fictionalized” treatment in the wicked smart, cleverly meta, whimsical and yet occasionally melancholy “Angelyne” on Peacock, with Emmy Rossum delivering a sparkling and splashy and yet honest and authentic performance as a woman who willed herself into becoming a Hollywood icon — and on some level, that truly IS a talent.

Told in the style of a mockumentary, with Angelyne and others giving “interviews” straight to camera, and also employing the occasional “I, Tonya” technique of characters breaking the fourth wall to dispute or comment on events, the series is based in part on Gary Baum’s 2017 article for the Hollywood Reporter that exposed the

while adding to her legend by tooling parking lot of a grocery store and is ready to confront her — but softens around Los Angeles in a pink Corwhen she sees the run in Angelyne’s vette, much to the delight of tourists stockings and the rather depressing and locals who are thrilled to catch a glimpse of — and buy some merchan- spectacle of this no-longer-young woman in full makeup and wardrobe, dise from — a real Hollywood star. loading paper bags of groceries into Yet that’s the thing: Despite all the her car. billboards and the talk show appearNot that we ever get to see the “real” ances and the blink-and-you’ll-missAngelyne — the woman who comes her guest spots on TV and in the home after a long day of driving movies, Angelyne was just … Angearound town and selling magazines, lyne. (The Los Angeles Times once photos and other trinkets out of her noted her billboards “have had a betcar trunk, takes off the wig and the ter career than she has, appearing in makeup and turns off the persona.

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Turn your backyard garden into

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer

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iving in this part of the country rewards us with a climate that makes it perfect to use the garden after dark.

Most other areas of the country have too much inclement weather or too many aggressive nighttime bugs to regularly relax outdoors after the sun goes down.

And since so many of our summer days chase us indoors with excessive heat, the garden becomes even more tempting when temperatures cool at the end of the day.

So why not design your landscape to include nighttime use? After all, a garden can look amazingly magical after dark!

When planning out your garden, keep in mind all the different ways you can use it when daytime is done.

Think of extending your living space outdoors for rest and relaxation, entertainment and nighttime sports. There are many ways you can turn your ordinary landscape into a special place that is quite different than the daytime garden you are used to seeing.

Relax Add comfy chairs, a water feature to provide the calming sound of trickling water and plant night-scented plants for a bit of aroma therapy.

You can make your garden into a sensory experience after dark with scented flowers. There is something truly delightful about sitting in a garden aglow with warm nighttime lighting and the fragrance of night-blooming flowers filling the air.

By planting scented flowers in your garden, you can create a romantic experience or stress-healing retreat to enjoy and share after dark. Look for white or light pastel-colored flowers to add visual contrast in the dark.

Scented flowers Some good night-scented white flowering vines are jasmines like Trachelospermum jasminoides known as Star Jasmine (best planted with some daytime dappled shade), and the pink and white Jasminium polyanthum for full sun.

Moonflowers are another good vine for partial- or full-shade garden areas.

But, only use Ipomoea alba. Other other varieties can be poisonous.

For low-growing flowers, try a ground cover of white Alyssum, flowering Tobacco or the Four O’Clock Alba. The Tufted Evening Primrose and the Chocolate flower are two good choices for native, water-wise scented flowers.

Fill a larger space with the shrubby California native Mock Orange (Philadelphus lesisii) for full sun or part shade. Or, try the frost-shy Cestrum nocturnum, the Night-Blooming Jasmine, to permeate the air with a powerful perfume in a protected area.

Casa Blanca Lily or the diminutive Zephranthes drummondii (Rain Lily) are some good bulb choices. They are good to grow in mild sun or part shade, and are not fussy about soil.

There are whites and other colors of Brugmansia, Angle Trumpet (all parts toxic if eaten), Centauria and Tobacco flower that will add color to your garden during the day yet still flood your garden with a gentle nighttime perfume.

You can even design in some of these fragrant flowers near a doorway or window where the scent can filter into your home and soothe you to sleep.

Nighttime fun and comfort Other ways to make your garden inviting at night involve building and furnishing spaces that are comfortable and practical. Design in permanent features like a cozy patio, add tables and chairs, build an outdoor fireplace

or fire pit and maybe a built-in barbecue so you can celebrate the outdoors at night with friends and family.

If you like to entertain, set your backyard up so it is comfortable for evening parties in the garden. Look into some of the decorative and useful furniture being made for outdoor use.

Lighting Add a lighted sport court, a small hiking path dotted with low voltage or solar lighting or consider a dramatically lit water feature for powerful effects in the evening hours.

Lighting is an art of its own, transforming the same location into something entirely different with light and shadow. Use it in your night garden to pick out focal points, provide safety and transform a dark garden into a magical playground.

With outdoor LED lights embedded in flexible cords, you can even

line walkways or draw outlines in your nighttime scene. There have never been so many choices in lighting effects. Most are energy efficient so they shouldn’t have much impact on your electricity bill. Choose warmer yellows or cooler whites and accent a special area with colored lights for special effects.

Think about all the ways you can make your garden work for you after the sun goes down. Nighttime gardens can be a haven for the inland landscape. Create your own magical garden. You can extend the useful part of your house and lifestyle not only into your garden, but deep into the night.

For more information about gardening in the Santa Clarita Valley, visit Jane Gates on YouTube at https://you tube.com/user/Janieg8s. 

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Five Healthy Habits to Help Reduce Stress

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etween work, family obligations and a constantly changing world, people in the United States are stressed. In fact, U.S. workers are among the most stressed in the world, according to a State of the Global Workplace study. While some stress is unavoidable and can be good for you, constant or chronic stress can have real consequences for your mental and physical health.

Chronic stress can increase your lifetime risk of heart disease and stroke. It can also lead to unhealthy habits such as overeating, physical inactivity and smoking while also increasing risk factors, including high blood pressure, depression and anxiety. However, a scientific statement from the American Heart Association shows reducing stress and cultivating a positive mindset can improve health and well-being.

To help people understand the connection between stress and physical health, the American Heart Asso-

ciation offers these science-backed insights to help reduce chronic stress.

can handle this if I take it one step at a time.”

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Stay Active

Exercise is one of the easiest ways to keep your body healthy and release stress. Physical activity is linked to lower risk of diseases, stronger bones and muscles, improved mental health and cognitive function and lower risk of depression. It can also help increase energy and improve quality of sleep. The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity or a combination.

Meditate

Incorporate meditation and mindfulness practices into your day to give yourself a few minutes to create some distance from daily stress. Some studies show meditation can reduce blood

H E A LT H

Gratitude — or thankfulness — is a powerful tool that can reduce levels of depression and anxiety and improve sleep. Start by simply writing down three things you’re grateful for each day.

Find a Furry Friend pressure, improve sleep, support the immune system and increase your ability to process information.

Practice Positivity

A positive mindset can improve overall health. Studies show a positive mindset can help you live longer, and happy individuals tend to sleep better, exercise more, eat better and not smoke. Practice positive self-talk to help you stay calm. Instead of saying, “everything is going wrong,” re-frame the situation and remind yourself “I

Having a pet may help you get more fit; lower stress, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar; and boost overall happiness and well-being. When you see, touch, hear or talk to companion animals, you may feel a sense of goodwill, joy, nurturing and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. Dog ownership is also associated with a lower risk of depression, according to research published by the American Heart Association.

Find more stress-management tips at Heart.org/stress. (Family Features) 

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Unique Tile

Backsplash tile has taken a more prominent role in kitchen design and has continued to grow in popularity to the point where tile is now a fullstop focal point. From eye-catching colors and patterns to texture that brings new dimension, kitchen tile can make a big statement. But, its not limited to the backsplash.

Patterned tile is an on-trend option for adding character to your flooring and dressing up commonly under-designed spaces like the window jamb with a practical material, like tile, that is easy to clean and maintain.

Multiple Appliances

Function is front and center in residential kitchen design this year, and homeowners’ growing demands to go big on appliances is proof. From double ovens to extra dishwashers, homeowners are committing to more useful features. There are even some kitchens that boast two refrigerators.

Walk-Through Pantries

Whether you are capitalizing on the mystique of a “hidden” room or attracted to the idea of a more seamless aesthetic, a walk-through pantry can be a stunning and functional solution.

With a walk-through pantry, you can add extra space to an existing pantry to create a better flow to your floor plan.

Available in a variety of widths and heights, Wellborn Cabinet’s WalkThrough Pantry blends naturally into the rest of your cabinetry to create visual continuity. Integrated magnetic door catches add stability and keep doorways securely closed.

Wood Finishes

After years of painted cabinets and woodwork dominating kitchen design, wood grain finishes are making a comeback. The look is cozy and inviting, and with a wide span of stain

Imagine a walk-through pantry.

options, it is equally possible to take the look ultra-modern or veer toward a more traditional style. Outside of cabinetry, there is plenty of room to incorporate the warmth of wood, such as butcher-block counters or exposed beams.

Green, Blue and Earth Tones

Jewel-inspired hues had their moment, but this season’s color scheme is more about subtle shades that meld with neutrals for lighter, brighter spaces that feel airier and more spacious.

Greens, in particular, pair well with an array of wood finishes, whether cabinetry, countertops or furnishings.

Integrating greens, blues and other nature-inspired colors allows you to bring earthy serenity to a bustling and busy room, and this motif lends itself well to a design that creates a cohesive connection with adjacent outdoor living space.

Clever Storage Solutions

The kitchen is a busy place prone to clutter, and this season you will find multiple examples of practical solutions showing up in showcase kitchens. The features that can make your kitchen chores easier and neater come in all shapes and sizes. For example, discreet knife blocks tucked into drawers, drawer dividers for maximum customization and sliders that make it easy to empty the trash and recycling bins.

Find more on-trend ideas to upgrade your kitchen at Wellborn.com. (Family Features) 

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The Remarkable Healing Power of Therapy Cats

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ou’re familiar with therapy dogs, But did you know that time spent with therapy cats provides scientifically proven emotional benefits as well? A white paper by Pet Partners found that therapy animals have been shown to decrease levels of general anxiety and alleviate symptoms of depression.

While it may take a sociable and easygoing cat to become a therapy cat, cats in general make ideal therapy animals and are a great alternative to therapy dogs. Their smaller size and affinity for sitting on laps and cuddling can make them a good option for quieter environments and people who have limited mobility.

At Pet Partners, the largest therapy pet organization in the U.S., the Therapy Animal Program has had more than 1,500 cats registered over the years and currently has more than 140 registered cat teams.

While everyone has experienced the emotional toll of recent world events, seniors have been especially impacted due to extended periods of isolation and increased loneliness. A study published in the National Library of Medicine found that decreased social life and fewer in-person social interactions during the pandemic were associated with reduced quality of life and increased depression.

Therapy animal visits play a crucial role in helping during times of hardship. The Pet Partners showed that therapy animals, including therapy cats, can especially comfort those with dementia, promoting socialization and engagement, and decreasing depression, anxiety and irritability in seniors.

Time spent with cats can be a stimulating and highly engaging form of therapy — boosting mental health and enhancing one’s sense of well-being.

To provide more seniors with access to the benefits of therapy cats, Purina Cat Chow partnered with Pet Partners and the Institute on Aging, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for aging adults, to offer free virtual therapy cat visits for seniors over age 60. In addition, Cat Chow is providing up to $25,000 in

financial support to Pet Partners to support the cats in their Therapy Animal Program so more people can experience their therapeutic benefits.

Mental Health Benefits

Pet Partners therapy cat handler Tracy Howell has seen firsthand the impact therapy cat visits can have.

“During my time as a therapy cat handler volunteer, we have had the opportunity to visit locations from nursing facilities and assisted living centers, to Children’s Hospitals and universities,” said Howell about her cats Roger and Sal. “Cats have the unique ability to draw people out like no other interactions can. During a visit to a senior living facility, we were with a group of seniors who were taking turns petting Roger when a woman came up and joined the group and said she liked cats. A nurse later told me that the woman had never joined the group before or spoken much to anyone there!”

Howell loves to see how her cats affect others. “It is such a joy to be able to share your animal with other people and watch their faces light up,” she said. “I think therapy cat visits make them feel special. For those having a hard day, once you see the ways you can relieve or distract them from their hardship, even for a few moments, it’s one of the most rewarding experiences.”

And it’s not just the people who benefit — the cats enjoy their experience as well. “Roger purrs nonstop the whole time he is there,” said Howell. “I really think he’s into the healing properties of purrs!”

To learn more about the healing power of cats, how you can get involved, and how Cat Chow is helping, visit CatChow.com/therapy.

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The 2002 Vans US Open of Surfing will be held July 20- Aug. 7.

Surfrider Beach, Malibu

23050 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu This right cobblestone point break at Malibu Lagoon State Beach was honored as the first World Surfing Reserve by the Save the Waves Coalition.

The likes of Miki (Da Cat) Dora surfed here and the beach played a pivotal role as surfing moved into the cultural mainstream thanks to popular movies like “Gidget.” Surfrider isn’t for beginners, newbies should watch from the beach.

Rincon Point, Carpinteria

172 Rincon Point Road, Carpinteria Dubbed the “Queen of the Coast” and described by surf historian Matt Warshaw as “America’s gold-standard pointbreak.” If you’re driving on U.S. 101 and see a crowded line-up, pull off to watch the action which is the best way to experience this break as a beginner.

Morro Bay

362 Quintana Road, Morro Bay Experience Morro Bay’s unspoiled beaches and inspiring surf breaks which are known for their consistency.

Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach

100 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach You’ll find outstanding surfing on both sides of this landmark pier. Waves here are suitable for beginners, but are also high enough in quality to host the World Surf League Qualifying Series SLOCal Open usually held in late February.

Surfrider Beach in Malibu. PHOTO COURTESY LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove

Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove While the ephemeral “Ghost Tree” off Pebble Beach is Monterey County’s biggest and most notorious wave, Asilomar State Beach offers a much safer and consistent option for mere mortals.

Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz

700 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz Surfing debuted on the U.S. mainland in Santa Cruz in 1885, when three Hawaiian princes rode the local waves on redwood boards. The cliffs overlooking this Santa Cruz spot form a natural amphitheater for catching all the action on the four breaks down below. Visit the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, 701 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, which commemorates local surf history.

Mavericks, Half Moon Bay

Pillar Point, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Half Moon Bay Mavericks in Half Moon Bay may be the most famous wave anywhere on the mainland. Celebrated in books, documentaries and the film “Chasing Mavericks,” waves here can rise to 80-foot faces. In other words, do not attempt to surf here. Big wave icon Jeff Clark pioneered Mavericks which was named for his dog. 

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Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun

Honey-Glazed Salmon Is Fast, Nutritious

By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer

into rings and beverages are poured.

hopping for salmon at your local fish market or grocery store can be a real-life geography lesson for your kids, so be sure to take them along. Alaska, Maine, Chile, Norway — the places of origin read like a world atlas as you check out the signs and labels.

Spin a globe when you get home and discover together where your dinner was swimming.

Besides sharpening geography skills, this good-for-you fish — rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals — is also super easy to prepare.

All this makes a family hungry!

Here’s our favorite recipe, made with a sweet honey glaze that young sous chefs can stir up. Top with chopped nuts or herbs from your garden, and roast in a hot oven while the table is being set, napkins are slipped

4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons honey

Salt, to taste 4 tablespoons chopped pecans OR 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary and 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme 2 lemons, cut into wedges or thin slices

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Honey-Glazed Salmon Fillets

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. 2. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray 3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet.

Sprinkle with salt.

4. Pour olive oil and honey into a small bowl, and stir to combine well. Spoon the mixture generously over fillets. Press nuts on top or sprinkle with herbs.

5. Bake in oven until completely

Heart-healthy salmon topped with a sweet honey glaze will become a family favorite.

cooked through, about 10-15 minutes, or until fish flakes readily with tip of a fork. Use spatula to transfer to dinner plates.

6. Serve hot over salad greens that have been tossed with a light vinaigrette and topped with thin lemon slices, or set a lemon wedge to the side. Serves 4.

TIP As summer approaches, serve with fresh grilled peaches for a tasty,

sweet, modern side.

To prepare, cut two almost-ripe peaches in half. Let kids remove the pits and brush the cut sides with the honey-olive oil mixture before coating the salmon.

Spray a grill pan with cooking spray, and place halves cut-side down on medium heat on your stove for 5 to 7 minutes, or until grill marks appear. Flip over to rounded side for an additional minute. Set on dinner plates with salmon and salad.

Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the Donna’s Day Facebook fan page.

Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.”  © 2022 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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Service members must serve 36 months of active duty to earn 100% of the post-911 GI Bill. It is difficult for part-time troops to acquire 100% of the Post-911 GI Bill because these members serve one weekend a month and two weeks during the summer. Bill H.R. 1836 ensures that every day spent in military uniform contributes to the member’s post-911 GI Bill benefit.

As a member of the United States Army with more than 12 years of honorable service, I understand the sacrifices required to serve and protect our freedom. Members of the National Guard and Reserve have the exact requirements as active duty. These members deploy to accomplish the same mission regardless of branch of service, part-time, or full-time status. All armed forces members have raised their right hand under oath to fight against all enemies, foreign or domestic.

National Guard and Reserve should receive the equal benefit as any other service member.

I believe that an educated community can significantly impact its success. Bill H.R. 1836 will help our veteran population achieve their educational goals and further their careers.

The National Guard and Reserve members invest a significant amount of their time serving their country. For example, these members must attend basic combat training and advanced individual training. The length of training could vary from six months to two years while their peers attend college. This commitment requires time away from their families and the sacrifice of falling behind on their college educational goals.

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E T H I C A L LY S P E A K I N G

Foundations of Ethical Living

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epending on who you ask, a definition of ethics may differ slightly. But at its core, all historical ethicists agree in principle that the academic field of ethics seeks to define and systematize principles of moral philosophy and recommend behavioral standards of right and wrong. Consequently, ethical behavior is that which conforms to these ethical standards.

But there’s more to the story as it relates to the foundations upon which these principles and standards are built. And for this we must venture into the dark tunnels of another philosophical area known as epistemology. Taken from the Greek word pistis, which means “belief,” this area of study delves into the questions of how and why we believe what we believe. That is, how we can know what is true and believable, while distinguishing truth from untruth.

Here’s my point: Ethical behavior that aligns with moral standards initially arises out of what we believe to be true and right.

Since the time humanity first recognized the presence of good and evil in this world, we have been establishing standards of ethical behavior based on the truths that are undeniable in the world around us. We call this natural law. For example, gravity means what goes up must come down. It is also true that, without food, oxygen and water, humans die. These are true no matter what you want to think or feel.

We also understand the laws of conscience that come preinstalled on the human hard drive. We all intuitively know that, under normal circumstances, taking what doesn’t belong to you is wrong, as is lying, hurting others, and eating your grandmother.

The laws of nature and conscience force us to believe something is true if it aligns with reality. For example, if I have one apple and you give me another apple, I now have two apples, not zero, or three or nine or some other number. And, if I attempt to sell my apples to someone and say, “Here are three apples for you to buy,” I would be engaged in unethical behavior simply because what I am declaring is contrary to reality.

Of course, not every decision about ethical behavior is as easy as counting apples. There are many areas that are not easy to evaluate when it comes to distinguishing between true and false, right and wrong.

Historically, such issues have been decided with reference to some other authoritative source. Since humanity, being plagued with myriad moral deficiencies evidenced in our propensity to act immorally, cannot be the standard of what is acceptable, we have always looked to something outside ourselves to determine

what constitutes ethical and unethical behavior.

These “outside ourselves” sources have usually been focused on a transcendent being to whom humanity is accountable.

In my world, that is the God of the Bible, and the authority on which my ethical system is grounded is the Bible as it is historically, linguistically and properly understood.

So, why all this talk about ethics?

Simply because, as we all recognize, regardless of what we pretend in public, the standard test of what is true, and therefore, what must be accepted and applauded as true, has been severely mutilated. We no longer consider truth as aligned with reality. Nor do we, as a society, look to some transcendent source of truth and wisdom for guidance. The consequence of this is that what we once saw as unethical behavior – think evil and, therefore, wrong – is now promulgated as both good and right.

But my point is not simply to call you all back to a biblical ethic. Rather, it is to call attention to the fact that today’s ethical mess is primarily due to our having made ourselves the arbiters of what is true and false, right and wrong. The fox of human feeling and desire is now guarding the chicken coop of ethics… and we’re in the process of killing all the chickens.

Decades ago the New York Times sent out a single-question survey to well-known philosophers and thinkers. Included in the survey was G. K. Chesterton, an accomplished author, columnist and religionist. To the question, “What is wrong with the world today?”

Chesterton replied, “I am.” He knew the greatest problem was human sin.

He was right and still is. Look around. We are in the process of severing individual and societal accountability to anything or anyone except our individual, psychologized, sexualized and politicized self. Why? So that our feelings and desires can be our own individual authority and grounds for our own standard of reality, and therefore our own truth and personal ethical system.

When anything can be accepted as morally true and good, then nothing can be seen as morally wrong and evil. That chronicles the end of ethics. That’s where we’re headed and in too many cases, we’re already there. But we can still do something about it. We can declare that the emperor of post-truth ethical thinking has no clothes. I’m in. Are you?

Local resident David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church. “Ethically Speaking” appears Sundays. 