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Few things in life reveal character more than heartbreak. Given that Phoenix Suns basketball coach Monty Williams has faced more than his share of adversity, including the death of his wife in a head-on collision caused by a driver sky-high on meth, perhaps we should not be surprised by how gracefully Williams handled the Suns’ shocking Game 7 implosion against the Dallas Mavericks. Williams’ candor and eloquence, coupled with his willingness to accept responsibility for that miserable 123-90 blowout, impressed me even more than his team’s best-in-the-NBA 64 wins during the regular season. Truth be told, Williams is also more impressive than the three Democrats and five Republicans currently running for governor of Arizona. The man exudes perspective, dignity, moral strength and leadership — qualities in short supply in politics today. On a Monday Zoom press conference hours after the Mavs’ onslaught ended, Williams explained how he’d spent the night reflecting on the season past and talking it over with his family and coaches. He spoke about his own high expectations, now dashed, and the many steps forward the Suns have made under his leadership. The NBA’s reigning Coach of the Year also talked about the gut-twist losing brings and what he’d told his locker room afterward. “(I) wanted them to understand that we accepted the praise when everybody was talking about us and we were winning games and guys were accomplishing things, and now we have to accept this,” Williams said. “This is going to help us grow in a way that last year didn’t allow for us to grow. These are the adverse times that help you.” You could see the sadness in the man’s eyes as he acknowledged what could have been. “It is a huge sting to end this way,” he said. “But it’s just part of it. It’s part of our journey.
We have to accept it and embrace it and try our best to grow from it.” When was the last time you heard a political figure speak that articulately, that intuitively, in such a soul-crushing moment? I have written thousands of talking points for dozens of candidates and office holders — none of those words as authentic as Williams’ thoughts — and I would walk through walls to work for a human being with such emotional intelligence, should that person decide to run for office. Tossed a softball by a reporter asking what went wrong — a question perfect for deflecting blame — Williams would have none of it. Of course, this is a man who missed two seasons of college basketball at Notre Dame because of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a rare and potentially deadly heart condition. By comparison, this latest professional heartbreak perhaps seemed less life-shattering. “You know, I could sit here and make some excuses about stuff. I’m not going to do that,” the coach said. “I think everybody is somewhat tired this time of the year. I think teams are dealing with bumps and bruises. We just weren’t as consistent as we had shown during the regular season.” Come October, the Suns will begin another long grind of a season, led by Monty Williams once more. I had lost my passion for this team because of their legion of front office troubles, but Williams has a way of making you believe. He has been tested in ways most of us will never understand, this father who had to raise five children on his own, this husband who lost his wife of two decades in an instant, this gentleman who has an unshakeable faith and a steady hand with people. Maybe next year for the Suns. Though I wish Monty Williams had better things to do than pace the Phoenix hardwood come Election Day 2022. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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mother showed love for you and your siblings through food, which is often behind what I call emotional eaters. You have conditioned yourself to think of food as a loving gesture, so comfort eating is a way of self-medicating when something makes you feel bad opting for sugary foods or carbohydrates as they provide an instant rush. It will always be an issue until you learn to separate emotions from eating. In my work, I have discovered that most people fall into one of eight types of eater, which can help identify the approach to take when addressing overeating.
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Addictive eater Eat quickly and on the go, trapped in a cycle of empty-calorie eating with a diet fueled by sugary foods, caffeine, fast food, fizzy drinks, white bread, pasta and rice. Angry eater Eat when they feel stressed, tense or to push down feelings, often turning to crunchy foods like crisps, apples, crusty bread which they can chew and chomp on to relieve tension because stress receptors in the jaw release relaxing feelings when chewing, producing an instant mood lifter. Constant cravers Seem hungrier more often than other people with a “need” for food, so find themselves in a cycle of endless eating. Will often focus on treating themselves with cake, biscuits, pizza and crisps. Destructive eaters Feel the need to stop themselves from having a slim, attractive body, eat big portions, frequent meals and unhealthy snacks such as cakes, biscuits and crisps. They like the power of being able to gorge on them, knowing it’s their choice. Emotional eaters Use comfort foods, sugary snacks, and carbohydrates such as biscuits, fizzy drinks
and bread to self-medicate, even when they’re not hungry — often bingeing on them secretly to suppress feelings such as boredom, anxiety and loneliness. Feasters Use food to celebrate at any opportunity. Need more of everything — more textures, tastes, and sides with every meal. As they add so much variety, the body’s natural instinct to stop eating isn’t triggered, so they don’t feel full and know when to stop. Habitual eaters Will eat at any opportunity and finish everything in front of them, often at speed. Find comfort in routine, turning to the same convenience foods and snacks such as cereal bars and biscuits out of habit, whether they are hungry or not. Ignorant eaters Misinformed about what constitutes healthy eating, they see carbs such as pasta, bread and cereals as fine, but anything with a high-fat content as the enemy. As a result, many may eat convenience foods/ ready meals/diet foods and drinks, believing that low-fat or sugar-free means they are better for you. To help you progress in your weight loss challenge, I include a link to some of my most popular audios based around eating types. Choose the one you think sounds most relevant to you and by using the code ARIZONAEE100 you’ll be able to download this audio free. If you need further support, why not learn more about my Dietless Life 12-week program. It costs less than a year’s membership to a diet club, and you don’t have to work to stick to it as it will stick to you, so you’ll never go on another diet again. This is how it should be as constant dieting lowers your resting metabolic rate until the more you diet the harder it is to lose weight. My program helps to reset your metabolism, your digestion and your relationship with food so you become a selective eater who prefers healthy food in the right amounts. I wish you every success and a happy 60th birthday. Send your questions to media@marisapeer.com, and keep up with me online at marisapeer.com, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. “Tell Yourself a Better Lie: Use the Power of Rapid Transformational Therapy to Edit Your Story and Rewrite Your Life” is available on Amazon.
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Gaslight’s ‘Ghostblasters’ brings parody to the stage BY LAURA LATZKO The campy horror/comedy film “Ghostbusters” has become a cult classic, quoted by longtime fans with affection for the characters, special effects, humorous dialogue, iconic looks and memorable villains. The Gaslight Theatre will pay tribute to the popular film with its parody version “Ghostblasters” from Thursday, June 9, through Sunday, August 28. Throughout the year, the company produces westerns, sci-fi and fantasy productions and holiday-themed and Halloween shows with its core cast of actors. It also puts on themed concerts centered around specific artists or genres of music at its Tucson location and Oro Valley Music Hall. Musical melodramas such as “Ghostblasters” feature comedic and emotional moments and parody songs inspired by music from different time periods. In “Ghostblasters,” a team of misfit scientists need to step in when a city is overrun by ghosts. In the Gaslight production, longtime actors Erin McCrea, Mike Yarema and Jake Chapman will portray the crime-fighting trio Susie, Zach and Wally, respectively. McCrea has been with the theater company for 10 years. She started as an understudy and worked her way up to opener by 2014. This is the second time McCrea has appeared in “Ghostblasters” as the secretary-turned-Ghostblaster Susie. Seven years ago, during the first production, she served as understudy for the role. Her character is a bubbly New Yorker who wears clunky costume jewelry, dons bright red hair, chews gum and has an over-the-top accent. She transforms from a quirky secretary to a crime-fighting force.
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“I was excited about that because I thought it was a good move to show a female superhero, in addition to the other Ghostblasters,” McCrea says. “In the first act of the show, I’m very much just there to be their secretary, to make sure the boys are kept in line. And then by intermission, it’s discovered that they are going to need my help. I’m going to come in and wear a Ghostblasters outfit. I know how to use the gun, and I’m going to help to take down the bad guys.” With Gaslight, McCrea has gotten to play a variety of roles, including heroes, ingenues, sidekicks and villains. She says because of her short stature, her villain characters are often memorable. “It’s very funny when the bad guy is very short. There’s a lot to play with,” McCrea says. “Who doesn’t want to make the audience boo at you? It’s great.” With sidekick characters, there is more room for her to be silly. During her time with Gaslight, she has evolved as a singer, especially in her ability to harmonize, and has further developed her improv and ad lib comedy skills. Having a female Ghostblaster fits with the theater’s effort to feature actresses in roles traditionally played by men. Sometimes, characters are reworked with a feminine twist, as was the case with actress Heather Stricker portraying villain Dark Visor in “Space Wars.” McCrea says “Ghostblasters” draws from the original 1984 film, the sequels and the 2016 remake. She’s inspired by the remake in her portrayal of her female Ghostblaster. “I want to see if I can take any of the quirks that they have in their characters and lend it to my own. I do think that a lot of people were really into that movie, especially the comedic bits of it. I want to
Jake Chapman, Erin McCrea and Mike Yarema (left to right) will star as the crime-fighting Ghostblaster trio in Gaslight Theatre’s production of “Ghostblasters.” (Photo by Brian Gawne/The Gaslight Theatre)
see if I can pull any of those as ad libs and use them this time,” McCrea says. The show’s music was inspired by songs from the ’50s through ’70s, as well as more contemporary songs. They have been reworked to go with “Ghostblasters” theme. “We’ve taken popular music and changed some of the words so that they fit the show, and people are still humming along,” McCrea says. The show is filled with special effects, including lasers that project out into the theater. McCrea says during the show’s first rendition, the company started using more modern sound and lighting effects. “It was one of the first times they started using newer technology in the theater. Between the tech stuff, the costume design and the music choices, it’s such a fun show,” McCrea says. “Because they knew we were doing ghost effects, I think the tech staff really went to town and had a great time with the lighting.” “Ghostblasters” has hidden references throughout the show. “People who know ‘Ghostbusters’ really well will totally understand a lot of the references,” she says. “For the younger crowd who have only seen the newer one, they can still follow along, too.” Often with shows based on popular movies, fans arrive dressed as characters from the film. McCrea expects that there
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Bittersweet Effort Senior HomeCare owner honors mom by taking care of others BY LAURA LATZKO Caregiving is personal for Tina Gillette of Senior HomeCare of Tucson. She was schooled in hospice when her mother was visited by a nurse twice weekly. Still, the caregiving largely fell on Gillette and her sister. She had two small children at the time, but with the help of her husband and his family she could care for her mom. It was challenging but rewarding at the same time because she could sit with her mother. She parlayed her knowledge into Senior HomeCare of Tucson 10 years ago after working as a medical transcriber, an office manager for a sports medicine clinic and an admin for an orthopedic surgeon. Caregivers provide a range of services, including assisting with bathing, showering or visiting the restroom; going to doctors’ appointments or the store; taking care of skin or oral needs; housekeeping;
preparing meals and Catalina Foothills, caring for pets. They Rancho Vistoso and also provide respite Sabino Canyon. breaks for family “This is a busimembers caring for ness that started in their loved ones. a 10-by-10 room in The level of care my home,” she says. needed can range “It’s woman-owned from 12 hours a and has been for 10 week to 24 hours a years. I grew it from day. the ground up, with “It has been an no help from a franhonor to serve peochise.” ple in the proper Three years ago, fashion and to be the company was a able to provide Tina Gillette, above, parlayed her knowledge finalist in the Better trained caregivers from caring for her mother into Senior Home- Business Bureau of Care of Tucson, which offers a variety of serthat always want to vices to the elderly. (Tina Gillette/Submitted) Southern Arizona’s do their best for the Torch Awards. In agency,” Gillette says. 2018, they were named Greater Oro ValBased in Oro Valley, Senior HomeCare ley Chamber of Commerce’s Small Busiof Tucson serves Tucson, Sun City Oro ness of the Year and were honored as one Valley, Marana, Casas Adobes, Catali- of the finalists in the outstanding senior na, Dove Mountain, SaddleBrooke, the care/hospice category at the Influential
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equate rest and relief from others, otherwise you will not be able to give your all to that person,” Gillette says. Being able to be there for her mother during her last few months was meaningful for Gillette. She says, while this stage is often emotional, it is an important to celebrate their lives and accomplishments. Gillette says this can be a time for fami-
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Entertainment Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
Wisdom Circle, 10 to 11 a.m., Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, free, library.pima.gov
MONDAY, JUNE 6
Children’s Art Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ongoing, Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Avenue, free, library.pima.gov
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
Second Sundaze: Family Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, 140 N. Main Avenue, free admission, tucsonmuseumofart.org
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The Fixx, 8 p.m., Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, tickets start at $29, 740-1000, rialtotheatre.com
First Freedom Arts Festival, 1:30 p.m., Tucson Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 S. Scott Avenue, $8, etix.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Presto! Magic with John Shryock, 6 p.m., The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Boulevard, check website for pricing, thegaslighttheatre.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Happy Father’s Day!
Tucson’s National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Chapter 55 Meeting, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Golden Corral, 4380 E. 22nd Street, $11, 444-6970
Chess Club, 3 to 5 p.m., Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, free, library.pima.gov
“The Three Musketeers,” various times through June 5, Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Boulevard, 886-9428, check website for pricing, thegaslighttheatre.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Tucson Art Walk, 4 to 7 p.m., start at Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, free admission, 615-5222, wildemeyer.com
Oro Valley Writers’ Forum, 10 a.m. to noon, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, free, library.pima.gov
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
“Ghostblasters,” various times through August 28, Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway, check website for pricing, 886-9428, thegaslighttheatre.com
Gouache Painting Class for Adults, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Caviglia-Arivaca Library, 17050 W. Arivaca Road, Arivaca, free, library.pima.gov
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
Bookmobile, 10 to 11 a.m., Mountain View Retirement Village, 7900 N. La Canada Drive, free, library.pima.gov
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $54.50, 547-3040, foxtucson. com
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SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Amos Lee, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $45, 5473040, foxtucson.com “How to Make an American Son,” various times to June 25, Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue, tickets start at $25, atc.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, 8 p.m. Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, tickets start at $42, 740-1000, rialtotheatre.com Music Under the Stars with the Tucson Pops Orchestra, 7 p.m., DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, free admission, tucsonpops.org
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Ani DiFranco with Rainbow Girls, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $27.50, 547-3040, foxtucson. com
Health Insurance Sign-Up Assistance, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sahuarita Library, 670 W. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, free, library.pima.gov The Great Summer Art Auction, various times through June 24, Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan, free admission, 615-3001, madaras. com
Books on Wheels Volunteer Orientation, 9:15 to 10 a.m., Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Avenue, free, library.pima.gov
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MONDAY, JUNE 20
Take It Easy: Eagles Tribute, 6 p.m., The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Boulevard, check website for pricing, thegaslighttheatre. com
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
Health Insurance Sign-Up Assistance, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sahuarita Library, 670 W. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, free, library.pima.gov
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
Gov’t Mule, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $35, 5473040, foxtucson.com
Music and Movies, “Walk the Line,” 7 p.m. Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $10, 547-3040, foxtucson.com
Mary Chapin Carpenter w/Leyla McCalla, 8 p.m., Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, tickets start at $45, 740-1000, rialtotheatre.com
Tucson Cars & Coffee: European, 7 to 10 a.m., Lowe’s, 4075 E. Ina Road, free admission, obsessionscarclub.com
Barnaby and the Butcher, 7 p.m., Hotel Congress Plaza, 311 E. Congress Street, tickets start at $10, hotelcongress.com
Introduction to Seed Saving, 2 to 3 p.m., W. Anne Gibson Esmond Station Library, 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, free, library.pima. gov
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FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Music Under the Stars with the Tucson Pops Orchestra, 7 p.m., DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place, free admission, tucsonpops.org
ZZ Top, 8 p.m., Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheatre, 5655 W. Valencia Road, tickets start at $40, casinodelsol.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 23
Comedian Steven Wright, 8 p.m., Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, tickets start at $34, 740-1000, rialtotheatre.com
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SATURDAY, JUNE 25
“Bohemian Rhapsody” Sing-Along, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $7.50, 547-3040, foxtucson.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Viva Performing Arts, 4 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $20, 547-3040, foxtucson.com Gallery Conversation: Honoring Survivors of Torture, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, 140 N. Main Avenue, included with admission, 624-2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org
MONDAY, JUNE 27
Chess Club, 3 to 5 p.m., Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, free, library.pima.gov
The Music of the Blues Brothers, 6 p.m., The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Boulevard, check website for pricing, thegaslighttheatre.com
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
Paper Sculpture Class for Adults, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Caviglia-Arivaca Library, 17050 W. Arivaca Road, Arivaca, free, library.pima.gov
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
Tech Savvy: Tips and Tricks, 10 a.m. to noon, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, free, library.pima.gov
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
One-on-One Library Resource Tech Help, 3 to 4 p.m., Dewhirst-Catalina Library, 15631 N. Oracle Road, Suite 199, Catalina, free, pima. library.gov
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ZZ Top plays the AVA Amphitheater on Friday, June 17. (ZZ Top/Submitted)
ZZ Top gets ‘Raw’ on its new record due on July 22 BY ALAN SCULLEY ZZ Top’s “Raw” is as close to being an accidental album as it gets. The collection, which is set for release on July 22, is drawn from a session at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, in which singer/guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard set up and played versions of such familiar songs as “La Grange,” “Tush,” “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’” and “Legs” in the most live, spontaneous and basic setting possible. The performances were filmed for use in the recent ZZ Top documentary
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celebrating the band’s 50 years with its original lineup, “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas.” When the trio unplugged and left Gruene Hall that day, they thought it was mission accomplished. The footage was shot and recorded, end of story. “The tunes on that occasion unfolded quite in the moment,” Gibbons says. “Our director, Sam (Dunn), wanted a sequence where we played in the present day as a balance to the film’s historical narrative. We got in there and did what we did and later, much later, realized we had an album.” As Gibbons indicates, upon further re-
view, the performances captured something that was worth hearing in its entirety — the unmistakable Texas blues-rock boogie of ZZ Top in its most authentic state. And the “Raw” album became a reality. The album figures to take on some significance as one of the last live documents of ZZ Top with Hill, who died last July. A hip injury had prevented Hill from joining Gibbons and Beard for last summer’s tour, and long-time guitar tech Elwood Francis had stepped in on bass. When Hill died, the band barely took time off before resuming the tour, knowing
that’s what Hill would have wanted. Nevertheless, Hill’s death came as a shock. “It was quite sudden, and we remained under the assumption he’d rally, recover and rejoin us,” Gibbons says. “There was no anticipation mental or otherwise. We just had to deal with the reality of departure and the quick turnaround helped reinforce “the show must go on” ethos. Our crew, our friends, fans and followers have been a huge source of comfort.” Now ZZ Top, with Francis considered a long-term third member, is back on tour this summer promoting the “Raw” album with what promises to be a show that touches on its five decades. They head to Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater on Friday, June 17. “We know we’ll go as far back as possible… perhaps ‘Brown Sugar’ or ‘Just Got Back From Baby’s’ from the cleverly titled ‘ZZ Top’s First Album’ or even Willie Brown’s ‘Future Blues’ that predates us by 40 plus years,” Gibbons says. “Of course, (we’ll include) a few of the ones well known like ‘La Grange’ and ‘Legs.’ What’s certain is the famed adage of ‘something old, something borrowed and most definitely something blue’ (will apply).” ZZ Top’s longevity is notable enough, but the fact that the classic lineup remained intact for so long makes ZZ Top a rare example of stability and sustained creativity and quality in what is often a volatile reality of being a rock band. The sound and personal chemistry is something Gibbons, Hill and Beard experienced literally from the first notes they played together. “Funny thing, our first, I’ll call it a jam session together, Dusty was in line to pick up the bass guitar and throw his hat into the ring,” Gibbons recalls. “And what was going to start up as a three-minute shuffle in C turned out to be a three-hour jam session. We knew something was cooking.” That initial jam session is recalled quite colorfully in “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas,” during which Gibbons, Hill and Beard take viewers along for a trip through ZZ Top’s 50-year history. The film hits a lot of highlights, including how Gibbons, who had come up on the vibrant Houston music scene and had a measure of success in the band ZZ Top...continues on page 15 www.LovinLife.com
ZZ Top...continued from page 14 Moving Sidewalks, came to know Beard, who then connected him with Hill (both from Dallas) to form ZZ Top, how the group got its distinctive high-powered sound and their initial commercial breakthrough. From there, the film visits a late’70s period that included a hiatus and Beard’s battle with addictions and moves onto the 1980s, when ZZ Top incorporated synthesizers and sequencers into their sound and hit a commercial grand slam with the 1983 album, “Eliminator,” before reaching into today. In ZZ Top’s early years, a good deal of mystique grew around the band, in part because the band’s manager, Bill Ham, limited the number of interviews and television appearances the band did. There were those who didn’t quite know what to make of the band’s blues-rooted, Texas-infused style of rock, either. That’s a key reason why the band decided to bring a bit of the Lone Star State to the rest of the country in the mid1970s on the “Worldwide Texas” tour. The famous outing had the band joined on stage by live animals, including a buffalo, a steer and a buzzard, the latter of which hung out near Beard’s drum set. “The only time it got sticky was when the buffalo made his escape,” Gibbons recalls. “One afternoon we were, actually we played Three Rivers Stadium (in Pittsburgh), and I’ll never forget seeing the trainer in a golf cart trying to catch up to the buffalo stampeding and zig zagging across third base to home plate.” ZZ Top stayed popular into the early 1980s, when a convergence of factors — the arrival of sequencers and other recording tools, the debut of MTV (which aired the groundbreaking videos for the hit songs “Legs,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’” and “Sharp Dressed Man”) and some inspired songwriting — made ZZ Top mega-platinum superstars (with Gibbons and Hill debuting their newly grown outsized beards). The makeover in the ZZ Top sound
wasn’t planned. Upon arriving at Ardent Studios in Memphis to record “Eliminator,” the trio for the first time encountered sequencers and synthesizers and soon figured out how to use them to modernize their bluesy sound. “We stumbled into the control room, and here were these new contraptions,” Gibbons says. “We had a habit of ignoring the user’s manual. We just started twisting knobs and somehow that’s what worked.” Indeed, after reaching their commercial peak with “Eliminator” and the sonically similar “Afterburner” (1985) and “Recycler” (1990), ZZ Top have returned to more of a stripped back bluesy guitar sound on their most recent albums -- “La Futura” (2012), “Mescalero” (2003)” and “XXX” (1999). Sales of those albums have fallen off, but ZZ Top remains a touring powerhouse. And Francis is making his presence felt in the live shows. “Elwood’s instrumental presentation is solid. The Elwood sound has it down,” Gibbons says. “Vocally, of course, it’s surprisingly different. Elwood is great with harmonies and back up stuff, so we’ll just leave it at that.” And with Francis aboard, Gibbons considers ZZ Top a band that still has plenty to say musically. Speaking of which, before Hill died, the trio had been in the studio working on some songs Gibbons had brought in from sessions for his 2021 solo album, “Hardware,” as well as other material with the thought it might develop into a ZZ Top album of new material. “Elwood is certainly in with us for the long haul,” Gibbons says. “It’s still ZZ Top, not ZZ Top 2 or ZZ Top with an asterisk. The genuine article abides.”
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Frida and Weep Tucked-away café is worth checking out BY VALERIE VINYARD Frida’s Café is hard to find, but it’s worth the hunt. Located in the shadow of Chuze Fitness near the southeast corner of Grant Road and Craycroft Boulevard, the charming café opened December 20. It’s named in honor of famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The restaurant’s artwork reflects that, with prints on the walls by Kahlo as well as her self-portrait. The well-lit, 900-square-foot dining room can seat 67 inside. An outdoor covered patio has four tables for now, but executive chef Antonio Berber says they’’e planning to make improvements to the patio. Besides a dozen tables inside, there are four barstools at the counter. Each table is adorned with a brightly colored tablecloth, adding splashes of reds, yellows, greens and purples. Frida’s is owned by Berber and Maria Medina, the former owner of Taco Giro restaurants in Tucson. Berber, 47, is experienced in baking pastries, as he opened Le Buzz Cafe on East Tanque Verde Road years ago. He plans to start baking pastries at Frida’s soon. But, for now, they’re bringing them in from a purveyor. “We have a clean and fun environment,” Berber says. “We don’t have preservatives; it’s all
fresh ingredients. Everything is prepared fresh to order.” Take the Diego Rivera sandwich ($11.75), named after Kahlo’s husband. The sandwich came with roasted poblanos, grilled chicken breast that had been pounded thin, tomatoes, avocado and provolone cheese. I substituted ciabatta for the corn jalapeno bread. The sandwich was juicy and full of flavor. Sandwiches come with a choice of salad, fries, soup or fresh fruit. With the Diego Rivera, we chose a cup of savory housemade chicken posole as our side. The least-expensive sandwich, the all-traditional breakfast sandwich ($4.99), still sounded great: It contains thinly sliced honey ham, two scrambled eggs and sharp cheddar on ciabatta bread. The menu features 13 breakfast entrees ($4.99 to $11.99) and a dozen brunch/lunch entrees ($8.99 to $12.99). Berber isn’t a fan of greasy food, and he says Frida’s kitchen staff avoids using fryers. But what’s most important, he says, is that the recipes remain authentic. “There are no variations on the recipes from Mexico,” says Berber, who started cooking at age 9 with his mom who owned restaurants in Michoacan, Mexico. “We didn’t want to Americanize anything.” El Gordito Diego ($12.25) came on a brioche bun. The 1/3-pound black AnChilaquiles.
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gus patty was topped with bacon, cheddar, fire-roasted jalapenos, spring mix, tomato and french fries. There was a great contrast between the roasted jalapenos and the well-seasoned meat. The peppers added a slight kick that made the burger stand out. The BLT ($8.99) was piled high with lettuce and tomatoes, along with avocado, bacon, mayo, roasted jalapenos and served on corn jalapeno bread. Piled high with plenty of ingredients, this sandwich will be sure to satisfy a lunchtime hunger. The bacon was crisp and delicious, and the bread added an interesting flavor profile to a classic meal. A generous portion of fries rounded out the dish. James Session, a retired engineer who lives nearby, recently dined at Frida’s with his wife, Mary. “My wife went there with her friends and said it was good, so we started going, too,” he says. “I’ve had an omelet, which was good, but I prefer the lunch items.” Session enjoyed the Friday special — a smashed avocado tartine ($7.99). A slice of sourdough was slathered with avocado, pieces of bacon, bits of jalapeno and a poached egg. A “shot” of fresh-squeezed orange juice garnished with a strawberry accompanied the dish. It looked so delicious we had to order one, too. The tartine stood out with its va-
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riety of textures and flavors. All the ingredients made it a nutritionally complete meal, and its price makes it something we’ll seek out every Friday. Even though it’s only open for breakfast and lunch, Frida’s offers beer ($2.99 to $3.99), mimosas ($8.99) and margaritas ($7.99 to $9.99) for sale. As for nonalcoholic drinks, there’s a large selection of sodas and even five milk varieties ($2.99) — soy, almond, 2%, skim and whole. Berber says the duo is looking to add another location, possibly on the Northwest side. But for now, they’re happy with the way things are going. “Our customers like the presentation of the dishes; they like the pictures we have,” Berber says. “They have a really good experience with our servers.”
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I love a company with a sense of humor. This week I found myself in the grocery aisle staring at the shelf and giggling from ear to ear. There, was a row of Nutella jars. They’re always next to the peanut butter, but this time there was something very different. Each Nutella jar had a different label. There were first-grade and second-grade Nutella jars and those up to junior and senior. How fun! I went home and researched the labels. Seems as though Nutella was making back-toschool week memorable for kids who love the velvety smooth chocolate hazelnut spread. Good for you, Nutella! We could all use a little humor. Another company with a sense of humor is Kellogg’s.
Its cast of characters like Tony the Tiger and Snap, Crackle and Pop, well, they’re just grrreeat! So, I decided to honor both companies this month and combine Rice Krispies and Nutella to put even more smiles on faces. Nutella swirl-top Rice Krispies treats are unbelievable. They are so chocolaty and crunchy, plus they are absolutely beautiful with a Nutella and white chocolate swirl on top. Rice Krispies treats have been a snack favorite in America for 116 years. Yep, that’s how long the Kellogg’s company has been around. Nutella has been around since 1963 and made in northern Italy very close to my family’s hometown. I hope you enjoy this iconic treat with a twist — for the kid in all of us.
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Robot catches lung cancer earlier BY TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER When it comes to lung cancer, early diagnosis and treatment is key to curing and surviving the disease. Knowing this, Tucson Medical Center invested in Intuitive’s Ion endolumina system, which allows for earlier biopsy and treatment for suspected lung cancer patients — in a matter of hours, rather than weeks. TMC is the only hospital in Southern Arizona to have this option for patients. The Ion is a new robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung. Because the system features an ultra-thin and maneuverable catheter, it can navigate far into the peripheral lung with the precision needed for biopsy. It also includes an integrated vision probe, so the doctor has real-time vision of the airways while reaching targeted areas. “This means patients no longer have to wait until lung nodules grow to a certain size in order to have a biopsy,” says Dr. Chang-Kun Charles Choi, pulmonologist.
“It enables doctors to discover and treat the cancer before it is in advanced stages, creating higher rates of survival and better outcomes for patients.” Currently, most patients are already in stage three or four cancer by the time they discover the disease, with only about 20% of them surviving more than five years. “It’s depressing getting so many patients who are in advanced stages of cancer,” Choi says. “Being able to biopsy nodules earlier will dramatically increase survivability. Take breast cancer, for example. Before early screenings, survival was much lower, now it is about 90%. My hope is to see the same thing happen for lung cancer patients.” With 18 convenient locations across Tucson, TMCOne is a one-stop shop for primary, specialty and urgent care. TMCOne provides quick access to care that is convenient and compassionate. As a TMC HealthCare affiliate, TMCOne patients have access to inpatient services at Tucson Medical Center and a whole network of like-minded health care professionals. Visit tmcone.com to find a provider for your health care needs.
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The average for ALS diagnosis is 55 BY FRED CICETTI
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Is ALS an old-person’s disease, or does it affect every age group?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) usually strikes between the ages of 40 and 70, but there have been cases of it in young adults, children and older people. The average age for getting ALS is 55. ALS is known as Lou Gehrig’s disease in the USA. Gehrig, who played baseball for the New York Yankees, died of the disease in 1941. In other countries, ALS is often called motor neuron disease. It is not contagious. ALS destroys nerve cells — motor neurons — that control muscle cells. In most cases, the cause is unknown. As the motor neurons are lost, the muscles they control weaken. Eventually, people with ALS are paralyzed. Amyotrophic means “no muscle nourishment.” Lateral identifies the affected areas in the spinal cord. Sclerosis refers to the scarring or hardening in the region. ALS doesn’t directly affect involuntary muscles, so the heart, digestive tract, bladder and sexual organs continue to work. Hearing, vision, touch and intellectual ability generally remain normal. Pain is not a major component of ALS. The most common form of the disease in the United States is “sporadic” ALS. It may affect anyone, anywhere. “Familial” ALS is inherited. Only about 5% to 10% of all ALS patients appear to have the inherited form of ALS. In those families, there is a 50% chance each offspring will inherit the gene mutation and may develop the disease. Respiratory problems usually kill those with ALS in three to five years after diagnosis. About 10% of those with ALS live more than 10 years. Some survive for many years. For example, the famed British physicist
Stephen Hawking had ALS from the 1960s until his death in 2018. In a small number of people, ALS mysteriously stops. The usual early symptoms of ALS are weakness or spasms in a limb, and trouble speaking or swallowing. After the initial symptoms, the disease may progress in the following way: cramping of muscles, demitted use of the limbs; thick speech and difficulty projecting the voice; difficulty breathing. Doctors begin testing for ALS by checking muscle and nerve function. The next step is usually an electromyogram (EMG). This test measures the signals that run between nerves and muscles and the electrical activity inside muscles. Additional tests may include a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, a spinal tap between two lower vertebrae, blood tests and muscle biopsies. The drug Rilutek (riluzole) and the NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating ALS. The NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System is a medical device used to help ALS patients breathe. However, there are other treatments to help people with ALS. These include physical and occupational therapy, respiratory therapy and assisted ventilation, speech therapy, nutritional and emotional support. There are devices, too, such as special grips for writing implements and eating utensils, canes, supportive braces, walkers, wheelchairs and scooters.
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That includes paring down other commitments as needed. For some, this might mean cutting out time watching TV or going out to dinner with friends; for others, it might mean getting help with household chores to make space for visits with older parents. Where possible, it might even mean cutting back to part-time work. Whatever your choice, the intention will be to spend unhurried, unpressured time with your older parent. www.LovinLife.com
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When your loved ones enter the fragile zone, they literally slow down. Their activity levels, their speech, the time it takes for them to dress, shower, and complete a meal — everything takes longer. Embrace it as part of life at this stage, and practice patience.
Do your own emotional work
Ensure that unresolved issues don’t prevent you from stepping into this new context. Lingering resentments and anger can get in the way of your connection with your fragile parent — and can save many years of guilt and grief. In my experience, those who grieve the passing of a parent the most are the family members who never resolved their conflicts with the loved one.
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For example, counseling to help manage the anxiety and stress that inevitably arise when parents are in their fragile years. Or a network of friends and neighbors who can help you with chores and practical matters so you can free up time to spend with your parent. Do what it takes to make sure you have the care and support you need to be there for your parent emotionally.
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Those of us with parents in their older, fragile years can find it challenging to adjust to the relationship changes that aging brings. Roles have evolved. Our parents are no longer our strong and vibrant caregivers. In fact, it is often they who need help, support and care. This can bring all sorts of mixed emotions. It’s sad to see our once-independent parents lose capabilities and autonomy. Feelings of bitterness and resentment can arise when we begin realizing the impact of the new responsibilities our parents’ needs create. Yet at the same time, there’s the joy of seeing their grandchildren or great-grandchildren crawl into their laps, and the twinkle it brings to their eyes. This may all feel very awkward, but what we often don’t recognize is that there’s a unique beauty in the new relationship our parents’ fragility creates. That’s because as our parents become more fragile, they also become more vulnerable. Under the right circumstances, their vulnerability opens our hearts and theirs, leading to a closer, more multifaceted and intimate connection filled with tenderness and gratitude. Rather than denying or resenting our older parents’ vulnerability, adult children are likely to find their own lives deeply enriched by doing two things: first, embracing this new relationship; second, creating the right circumstances for it to flourish. The following choices and actions will make this possible:
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These steps will allow you to find the peace you need to appreciate this stage of your parent’s life and the new dynamic between you — and will leave room for a whole new, potentially beautiful relationship to flourish. Amy Cameron O’Rourke is a nationally known pioneer and advocate for senior care in the United States. She has been a professional care manager for more than 40 years, with 20 of those years at the helm of The Cameron Group (now Arosa), which she founded, as well as O’Rourke & Associates in Orlando. She authored “The Fragile Years.”
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