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“The Still Point of the Turning World”

By Emily Rapp Reviewed by Rose M. Croke Life is challenging for everyone in different ways. In “The Still Point of the Turning World,” author Emily Rapp faces the unfathomable challenge of confronting her first and only child’s diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease -- a rare and always-fatal illness -- when he was only 9 months old. As she and her husband helplessly witness the life-limiting disease take over their son’s body, they are forced to re-evaluate everything they thought they knew about parenting.

Rapp writes eloquently about trying to find meaning in her family’s situation and accepting the fact that she must live and mother in the present, because that’s all she and her young son have. She seeks solace wherever she can find it: in literature, in religion and with family and friends who literally hold her up during her darkest, most inconsolable days.

Drawing inspiration from a broad range of thinkers, writers and poets, Rapp tries to embrace what wisdom she can gain from caring for a child whom she knows she will inevitably outlive. Her parenting mandate is simple and yet impossible: “to go with him as far as I could along this journey we call life, to be with him as deeply as I could from moment to moment and then let him go.”

This is the story of Rapp’s ongoing journey through grief, from the panic and mania of her anticipatory grief to the deep sadness, emptiness and longing that her son’s death will cause. It is not an easy memoir to read, but Rapp writes with such raw honesty and emotion that readers are compelled to stick with it.

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Tidbits of Baldwin County Distributed Weekly, May 29 & June 5 of 2013, For Your Sales & Marketing Needs Call 251-504-0149 Q: I am so happy it’s summer, because that means all of my favorite TNT dramas are returning. I am particularly excited for “Major Crimes.” Can you give me any scoops on the upcoming season? -- Gina R., via e-mail

A: Well, I spoke with series star Mary McDonnell, and she gave me some insight as to what viewers can expect when “Major Crimes” returns for its second season on Monday, June 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. She’s especially excited about working with Tom Berenger, who plays her character’s estranged husband, Jackson.

“We’ve worked together before, so we knew that working together again would be awesome,” she said. “He’s been on the set for the past couple of weeks, and it’s been absolutely great! It is exciting because we learn more about Raydor’s past. As we learn about her and how she deals with this personal relationship in her life, we get a much more revealing picture of the woman.

The more I find out about her past, the more I understand her present.”

Mary promises an exciting season, telling me: “We are about to finish shooting episode No. 5, so we have a good sense of at least the beginning of the season, and I can tell you we’re pretty excited. It’s fantastic. It’s new, and it’s interesting, and it’s complicated. I don’t want to give away too much, but let’s just say there’s a lot to be learned, and it’s been tremendous fun to shoot.” *** Q: I need to know if “Nashville” will be back for another season! -- Eric P., St. Louis A: Nashville has been renewed for a second season by ABC. In fact, starting this week, going network by network, I will list the fate of all 2012/13 network shows. So clip and save this column (and also visit www.celebrityextraonline.com for the complete list). We’ll start with ABC. The following shows have been canceled or have ended: “666 Park Avenue,” “Body of Proof,” “Apartment 23,” “Family Tools,” “Happy Endings,” “How to Live With Your Parents,” “Last Resort,” “Malibu Country,” “Private Practice,” “Red Widow” and “Zero Hour.” These next shows have been renewed: “Castle,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Last Man Standing,” “The Middle,” “Modern Family,” “Nashville,” “The Neighbors,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Revenge,” “Scandal” and “Suburgatory.”

Check back next week to learn the fate of CBS’s shows.

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Pleasure Island Calendar of Events

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo 1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy. in Gulf Shores (251) 968-5732 www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org Daily Hours: 9am-4pm (taking last guests at 3:30pm) Admission: Adults (13-54) $10.00, Seniors (55+) $8.00, Children (3-12) $7.00, Children 2 and Under Free, $1.00 off admission per person in family with valid Military ID Flipper’s 5749 Bay La Launch in Orange Beach at Bear Point Marina (251) 981-3547 www.flippersrestaurant.com WEEKLY MUSIC SCHEDULE @ Flipper’s Tiki Bar Tuesday Live Music from Scott Koehn Wednesday Live Music from Scott Koehn Thursday Live Music from Different Picks Friday Live Music from Terry Causey Saturday Live Music from Scott Koehn & Friends

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GULF SHORES AMERICAN LEGION POST 44 6781 GULF SHORES PKWY, GULF SHORES • 948-6110 MEMBERS, GUESTS & GENERAL PUBLIC WELCOME Friday Night – 5 to 11; Rib Eye Steak Dinners - Dance to Musicman & Co Sunday Evening – 4 to 8; Short Order Food - Dance to Musicman & Co Tuesday Night – 5 to 8; Prime Rib Dinner - Dance to Musicman & Co There is no cover charge unless advertised otherwise.

Live dance music by Musicman & Co is the best you’ll find on the coast, bar none. Call 948-6119 for more info.

Visit Post 44 on Monday nights, starting at 6 and Thursday mornings, starting at 10 for Bingo Games. Food is usually available for purchase before or after Bingo and beverages are always available. Call 948-6119 for more info.

LuLu’s at Homeport Marina 200 East 25th Avenue in Gulf Shores (251) 967-LULU (5858) www.lulubuffett.com Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11:00am – 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm May 29 Albert Simpson 6:00 pm May 30 Adam Holt Solo 6:00 pm May 31 Cornbred 6:00 pm June 1 Webb Dalton 6:00 pm June 2 Webb Dalton 6:00 pm June 3 Brent Burns 6:00 pm June 4 Tony Brook 6:00 pm June 5 Wes Loper 6:00 pm June 6 Kyle & Karl 6:00 pm June 7 Peek 6:00 pm June 8 9th Annual LuLuPalooza 3:00 pm Willie Sugarcapps 4:00 pm Uncle Lucius 6:00 pm Papa Grows Funk - Headliner 8:15 pm June 9 The Adam Holt Band 6:00 pm June 10 Brent Burns 6:00 pm June 11 Grits N Pieces 6:00 pm Papa Rocco’s 101 West 6th Avenue in Gulf Shores (251) 948-7262 www.paparocco.com Tuesday-Thursday - Live Music from Mark & Smokey 8pm Friday-Saturday - Strummer 9pm Sunday-Monday - Mark & Logan 8pm • Lunch Specials Daily • Happy Hour 11-7 Mon-Fri • Full Menu until Midnight

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The Mantle of History

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History is written by the winners.

President Harry Truman, the guy who dropped the big ones on Japan to end World War II, was a big fan of the expression. Years after his presidency, he was offered a “Frost/ Nixon” sort of deal that would have had him visit Japan to meet the newly installed government. Truman had the gumption to fire the legendary Gen. Douglas MacArthur, but many still were surprised to learn that he agreed to go -- with one specific caveat: “I’m not going to kiss anyone’s ass.”

Though he left office with one of the lowest approval ratings ever, Truman’s legacy has withstood the test of time, and he is now generally considered one of our greatest presidents.

Some 60 years later, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was running a disastrous campaign for president. A few years earlier, when America was sucker-punched on 9/11, Giuliani took the mantle as “America’s mayor” and offered some semblance of calm under fire. Before that career turn, he was putting away the mob as a U.S. attorney.

Now, Giuliani has picked up another mantle -- Mickey Mantle’s, to be precise -- and once again, another historic figure and hero to many, another person who figures large in the record books and looms large in our minds, is being subjected to the firing line.

Almost two decades after his death and half a century after he hobbled off the field at Yankee Stadium for the last time, a two-bit auction house is claiming to sell an authentic bat of his. That would not be spectacular in and of itself, but this item is different, the auctioneers proclaim. For the bat in question has been X-rayed, and it has been deemed to be tampered with ... corked.

Corking a bat is a tactic many sluggers have employed, in much the same way that pitchers use sweat and rosin to manipulate the movement of the ball. Essentially, the top part of a bat is removed, the barrel drilled out, replaced by cork sprig and capped with the same piece of wood to disguise the ploy. Corking a bat gives a hitter maximum surface, but shaves off a few ounces in weight, allowing for a rapid swing.

The Mantle family is not amused. They have decided that they are not going to let Mickey Mantle -- a man who wasn’t allowed inside his house at night until he hit 10 straight balls off his surly father who had spent all day mining coal in Oklahoma -- be rewritten as a loser or a cheater. And the guy they hired to make sure of that?

Rudy Giuliani.

For the record, Truman never made the trip to Japan. One assumes there was too much downside for the ex-president and no need to assist his detractors in their attempts to rewrite history. Lifelong Yankee fan Giuliani, however, is going to be swinging away in court within weeks. Let the games begin.

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This sweet and savory fish recipe is easy to whip up with many on-hand ingredients. The salsa is great paired with many different types of fish - even catfish, so be sure to substitute your favorite for a fun variation.

Flounder with Spiced Fruit Salsa Ingredients •4 flounder fillets (6 ounces each) •2 teaspoons olive oil •2 teaspoons ground coriander •1 teaspoon ground cumin •1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon •1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper •3/4 teaspoon salt •1/2 cup dried tropical fruit •1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice •1 tablespoon cider vinegar •1 tablespoon apricot preserves •2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Directions •Rub both sides of fillets with oil. Combine the coriander, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne; set aside 1/2 teaspoon. Add salt to remaining spice mixture; rub over both sides of fillets.

•In a saucepan, combine the tropical fruit, apple juice, vinegar and reserved spice mixture. Bring to a boil; stir in preserves. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

•In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook fillets over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with the fruit salsa; sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 4 servings

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Coffee Break Events and Items of Interest on Pleasure Island

• Gulf Shores American Legion Post 44, located on Hwy 59 just south of County Rd 8, is open for members, guests and the general public 7 days a week. Bring your friends and family and hang out in a friendly setting, with or without TV. Or schedule your group of up to 50 people to meet in our private meeting room.

• Monday Night Bingo – 6 until • Tuesday night enjoy a prime rib dinner with live music - 5 – 8; • Wednesday enjoy a Spaghetti dinner - 5 to 7 • Thursday Morning Bingo – 10 until • Friday night enjoy a steak dinner with live music – 5 – 11 • Saturday – Sports T/V • Sunday – Sports T/V and at 4 – 8 pm, enjoy short order food with live. There is no cover charge unless advertised otherwise. Live dance music by Musicman & Co is the best you’ll find on the coast, bar none. Call 948-6119 for more info.

• Gulf Shores American Legion Post 44, located on Hwy 59 just south of County Rd 8, is open for members, guests and the general public 7 days a week. Bring your friends and family and hang out in a friendly setting, with or without TV. Or schedule your group of up to 50 people to meet in our private meeting room. Call 948-6119 for more info. 6781 Hwy 59 Gulf Shores, Alabama.

• Monday Nights at 6 PM to 8 PM Celebrate Recovery is held at Christian Life’s West Building on our campus on Canal Rd. More details can be found by visiting our website christianlifechurch.tv or call 967-4840.

Do you have an upcoming event you’d like to share in Coffee Break? Please email submissions to publisher@tibditsbc.com at least two weeks in advance.

Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 10 pm Friday- Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm Sunday 11:00am- 9:00pm

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