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Magazine Table of Contents
Editor’s Note
Contributors ..................................................................................... 4
In the Spotlight Women in Bluegrass...................................................................5 Local women perform within this male-dominated musical genre.
Seeds of Health ....................................................................... 11 Plant an array of seeds into your diet and realize great health benefits.
Stages of Parenting — The Question of Makeup ................... 19 What to do when your daughter pops the makeup question.
A Passion for Remedies .......................................................... 26 Bend’s Holly Hutton pursuing a path of herbal remedies.
Knowledge & Advice What We’re Reading: Central Oregon book club choices ....................8 A Helping Hand: Bethlehem Inn.........................................................10 Recipes: Cooking with seeds ................................................................12 Health Snapshot: Strides toward fitness .............................................14 Effects of Daily Stress............................................................................16 Geriatric Care Management.................................................................18 Beauty Tips 101: Answers from the expert ........................................22 High Desert Lifestyles: From the runway to Central Oregon .........24 At the Workplace: De-stress your work week.....................................29 Welcome to the Rest of Your Life .........................................................31
Central Oregon Women’s Expo
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 21-22 • Athletic Club of Bend Celebrate every woman — lifestyle, fashion, food, drink, entertainment and more — at this year’s Central Oregon Women’s Expo. For more information, visit www.centraloregonwomensexpo.com. Look for the event’s official guide in The Bulletin at Thursday, Oct. 20.
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Central Oregon — at least in my seven years as a resident here — has always been quick to embrace the more organic aspects of life, affecting the way we eat, the way we shop and, yes, the music we listen to. Bounce around to a few live shows throughout the high desert on any given weekend, and you’ll see what I mean. While area stages and venues certainly offer a diverse mix of genres on any given Friday or Saturday night, most of what you’ll find is low on production and high on quality — music that’s humble, endearingly rugged and straight from the heart. It’s organic. So when local writer Gregg Morris suggested we feature some local bluegrass artists in this edition of U Magazine, I was immediately on board. What’s more organic than bluegrass music, after all? The combination of a fiddle, a banjo, a guitar, an acoustic bass and a mandolin creates a sound that harkens back to the roots of Americana music. And while one could argue there are few traditional bluegrass bands here in Central Oregon, bluegrass no doubt influences the work of many local artists who claim such genres as country, folk, blues and rockabilly. So in this spirit, Greg interviewed local bluegrass artists Becky Brown and Maggie Jackson and bluegrass group The Prairie Rockets to learn what they love about this music. (See “Women in Bluegrass” on pages 5-7.) What drove them to want to play bluegrass, and what do they and their audiences find appealing about the music? Also, do they find it challenging to play and perform within a genre dominated by men? The impact these musicians have had in the promotion of a local bluegrass scene is significant — an organic movement, if you will.
— Ben Montgomery, U Magazine Editor
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U Magazine CON TR IBU TORS
ANNISSA ANDERSON, a freelance writer and public relations consultant, also studied culinary arts and worked as a pastry chef in another life. Though she’s lived in the Northwest for the past 20 years, she spent her childhood living abroad.
GREGG MORRIS is a local freelance writer and musician. You can find him around town finishing articles at the local tea shop, performing with his band, Organic Music Farm, or homeschooling his 6-year-old daughter. Free time is spent in the woods with his wife and daughter or skillfully executing his duties as a member of the Deschutes County Search and Rescue team. KATHY OXBORROW owns Oxborrow Consulting, which assists public and nonprofit agencies. She grew up on a Nevada cattle ranch and returned to her roots after stints in San Francisco and Portland. She lives near Sisters and enjoys riding her horse Sara.
ROBERT SPRINGER is a freelance writer living in Sisters. He has worked in the banking, television and information technology industries. In addition to writing, he enjoys being delightfully distracted by his school-age twins.
SUSAN THOMAS SPRINGER began her journalism career as a television news reporter, then worked in corporate marketing. Today, she’s a freelance writer living in Sisters where she and her husband enjoy rasing their twins.
BUNNY THOMPSON is an internationally published writer living in Sisters. She cruised on a sailboat for six years and 40,000 miles where she wrote a novel and published travel and adventure articles in national and international magazines such as Sail, Cruising World, Southern Boating and Island Scene. NICOLE WERNER is in constant pursuit of creative expression. From visual art and fiber arts to music and dance, she has most recently added the written word to her repertoire. Her two young daughters inspire her to continue to learn new things, and her cats, Ralphie and Luna, appreciate getting scratched behind the ears. Nicole works in The Bulletin’s special projects department. 4 | Autumn 2011 | U MAGAZINE
by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects Photos by Lyle Cox and Nicole Werner
“That’s the nature of bluegrass... The goal is to have fun making music together, and if the music sounds good, that’s even better.” The father of bluegrass music, Bill Monroe, once said: “Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year.” This belief, along with the music itself, has been handed down from generation to generation. The Central Oregon Bluegrass Community has taken hold of that quote and followed it to the letter. Spearheading the charge is the small but strong group of female pickers intent on providing the community with opportunities to listen to and participate in bluegrass music. Here are five women who spread the sounds of Americana throughout Central Oregon: U MAGAZINE | Autumn 2011 | 5
Four years ago, Maggie Jackson took a Bluegrass Orchestra class from local performer and teacher, Joe Shulte. “(I) met a couple people who invited me to volunteer at the High & Dry Bluegrass Festival a couple weeks after the class ended. It was like a million doors opened,” Jackson said. “I met Becky Brown and Verda Hinkle at a High & Dry Bluegrass Festival work party. I volunteered at the festival and began attending the Thursday jams.” Like Becky (see below), Maggie began learning music on piano because her mother was an excellent player. She played some selftaught guitar in high school, then took a classical guitar class in college. After a brief “wanna be Joni Mitchell” phase, Maggie put down the guitar until signing up for the bluegrass class. Today, Maggie also picks the banjo and thumps the bass. “I’ve been to several week-long banjo camps and still haven’t mastered lots of the material,” she said. Maggie has played bass with the Prairie Rockets, banjo with Old Wave, and now, Scott Foxx, runs an acoustic jam on Wednesday nights at Taylor’s Deli and Pub. Maggie began hosting house concerts after asking a touring artist to come to Bend. “I met Penny Nichols at Moab Folk Camp and invited her to Bend to do a vocal workshop and a house concert,” she said. “Penny encouraged me to do more house concerts, and I offered it to several musicians. “So far it’s worked out well. I do all of them as benefits for the High & Dry Bluegrass Festival.”
In 1995, Becky Brown was invited by her stepdaughter to attend Southern California’s Huck Finn Music Festival. “I came home a bluegrasser,” she said. The next year, Brown and her husband, Verda Hinkle, moved to Salem and became involved with the Salem Bluegrass Association. They helped put on four festivals. But, perhaps most importantly, they “learned to love jamming.” Brown grew up in Texas listening to bluegrass, though through the scope of “old-time country.” She received an early music education in piano before beginning to learn guitar in the early 1980s. While her guitar instructor taught her the basics of playing music — rhythm, notes, chord progressions and the pulse of music — she said participating in bluegrass jam sessions took her to the next level. “That’s the nature of bluegrass,” she said. “We learn from each other. The goal is to have fun making music together, and if the music sounds good, that’s even better. “Just playing with other people develops musical skill.” Playing guitar for the Bitterbrush Band allows Becky to apply the lessons learned through jamming in performance situations while keeping it fun. “I love making music with friends just for the sake of playing music,” she said. “When I start taking myself seriously, the music suffers.” 6 | Autumn 2011 | U MAGAZINE
In 2008, Patty Meehan and Shirley Walkey asked Aspen Clayton to sit in with them at the High & Dry Bluegrass Festival. Thus began the all-female bluegrass/Americana band, The Prairie Rockets. “This is the fit I have been craving,” said Clayton. “We are three peas in a pod. We have such a great time playing.” Aspen (mandolin), Patty (banjo) and Shirley (guitar) all had experience performing with local bands, but their harmonizing illustrates how well they play together. Offering songs ranging from traditional bluegrass to Americana to Motown, The Prairie Rockets own a true band presence. The group has performed locally throughout Central Oregon at festivals, coffee houses and restaurants for the last three years. “Since we are not really a bar band, I really like the smaller, more intimate gigs,” Clayton said. “I prefer the festival stage,” rebuts Walkey. “They are all OK,” adds Meehan. So long as the songs have energy. “My favorite thing about bluegrass is its energetic, upbeat rhythms, even in the sad songs,” Meehan said. Listing amazing musicians such as Tony Furtado, Danny Barnes, David Rawlings, Tony Rice, David Grisman and Chris Thile as personal favorites highlights The Prairie Rockets’ vast taste in roots music. “In the early 1970s, (bluegrass group) Old and in the Way came out,” Clayton said. “I must have listened to that tape a million times. I still know all of the words to all of the songs on that one.”
Upon moving to Central Oregon in 1997, Becky Brown and her husband were frustrated by the lack of bluegrass in the High Desert. By 2000, they had begun to pull people together to jam and collect names and e-mail addresses. Soon after, they started a regular bimonthly jam. The locations grew from living rooms to the Bend River Mall to the Elks Club and on to the old school administration building, where they have hosted jams since 2006. The group calls itself the Central Oregon Bluegrass Community. “We have three basic rules: acoustic instruments only, tuned instruments only, and the important one — everyone is expected to support everyone else’s musical efforts regardless of skill level,” said Brown. A logical next step for a group of bluegrass lovers intent on spreading the word is to bring in bands and create a festival. What began as a partnership with Cascade School of Music has blossomed into their own nonprofit organization. Held the third weekend in August, 2011’s High and Dry Bluegrass Festival is the fifth one so far. U MAGAZINE | Autumn 2011 | 7
What We’re Reading
by Bunny Thompson, for The Bulletin
Brief reviews of recent selections made by Central Oregon book clubs. Sometimes we want a light summer read and sometimes we don’t. This summer, some of our local book groups are reading weightier prose and some indepth nonfiction.
“The Heretic’s Daughter” by Kathleen Kent Bend Bookies
Kathleen Kent is a 10th generation descendent of Martha Carrier, the first woman in Puritan New England to be tried and hanged for witchcraft. This historical fiction is based on family history and written accounts of Martha Carrier. The story is told through the voice of Martha’s daughter, Sarah. Together, Martha and Sarah stand against the prejudice of a hysterical group that includes members of their own family. This book group was amazed that the young girls in this story got away with their irrational accusations and caused such chaos in their communities. Kent’s personal attachment to the story made it a special read.
“Nine Lives: Mystery, Magic, Death, and Life in New Orleans” by Dan Baum Chapter Chicks
Baum is a reporter who researched and followed the intersecting lives of nine unforgettable and diverse people in New Orleans over a 40-year span. Their lives were bracketed by two epic storms: Hurricane Betsy in the 1960s and Hurricane Katrina. The question Baum was trying to answer was “Why are New Orleanians — along with people from all over the world who continue to flock there — so devoted to a place that was, even before the storm, the most corrupt, 8 | Autumn 2011 | U MAGAZINE
impoverished, and violent corner of America?” One book group member grew up in New Orleans and augmented this discussion with personal research, photos and stories of the area. The group agreed that Baum was able to offer simultaneous stories of a spectrum of folks impacted by this disaster and the governmental missteps in its aftermath.
Rachel Naomi Remen’s Work Bibliobabes
This month, the Bibliobabes shifted gears and each shared impressions and favorite stories from Rachel Naomi Remen’s work: either “Kitchen Table Wisdom” or “My Grandfather’s Blessings.” Remen is a physician, a professor of medicine, a therapist, and a long-term survivor of a chronic illness. She is also an early pioneer of holistic and integrative medicine, and the group felt that she “invites us to listen from the soul and engages physicians to practice medicine from the heart.”
“House Rules” by Jodi Picoult CRS
This is a novel about a teen, Jacob Hunt, who has Asperger’s syndrome. He has difficulty reading social cues or expressing himself, but he has a special gift: an intuitive sense for forensic analysis. When his small town experiences a terrible murder, Hunt is suddenly a suspect. This book
opens up the intolerance and misunderstanding often directed toward those who are a bit different from our own defined world. A great discussion ensued on Picoult’s in-depth study allowed her to step into another person’s shoes. “Her insight was incredible in portraying Asperger’s, both as the person afflicted with it and also as the family living with that person.” To go along with the good, this group’s hostess served a meal of all-white food. “You’ll have to read the book to understand.”
“To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee Evergreen Book Club
This year is the 50th anniversary of this classic novel. Crossing several generations in age, this group found the perspective on this book was interestingly wide ranging. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is often required reading for junior high and high school students. Many members of the book group admitted they didn’t really enjoy the book when required reading, but they appreciated and enjoyed the characters and the writing this time around. “As a 17-year-old from Wyoming, I did not understand about the time in history that this book took place. Another member was raised in the South, and she could identify totally with the story and characters and the timeframe,” said one member. The group found the book to be timeless and a good read for all.
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Paulina Springs Books - Redmond • “Caught in the Crosshairs” by Rick Steber • “Oregon Favorites” by William Sullivan • “Mink River” by Brian Doyle • “100 Hikes in Central Oregon” by William Sullivan • “Room” by Emma Donoghue
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“A Visit From the Goon Squad” by Jennifer Egan • “Bossypants” by Tina Fey • “Bend, Overall” by Scott Cook • “The Girl Who Fell From the Sky” by Heidi Durrow • “The Game On! Diet” by Krista Vernoff
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A HELPING HAND
Providing an important
SAFETY NET
Bethlehem Inn is continually working to provide services to help homeless people make life-affirming choices. by Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects While you may think you know what a homeless person looks like, the folks at Bethlehem Inn, a Central Oregon emergency shelter, want you to know that the stereotype of an unkempt, shabbily dressed man or woman panhandling on the street corner is not an accurate picture of the residents they serve. First of all, if a resident is known to be panhandling, they are asked to leave. There are rules that govern a person’s 30day stay at the Inn such as not using alcohol or drugs, among others. With the downturn in the economy and the housing crisis, many have found themselves in a situation they never thought possible—facing the loss of their jobs and their homes. “They show up here rather shell shocked,” said Chris Clouart, managing director at Bethlehem Inn. “We’re watching the housing insecurity creep up through the classes to the higher income levels,” Clouart continued, “just one good illness, one broken car part is going to throw them off.” Bethlehem Inn’s goal is to provide services to help homeless people make life-affirming choices. To that end, residents receive case management services, medical and dental care and work experience. Residents leave during the day to seek employment, housing, educa-
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BETHLEHEM INN
WISH LIST
• 20,0000- to 25,000-squarefoot building needed in one year to relocate the Inn • Volunteer your time and expertise • Financial gifts • Adopt a meal (freeze-a-meal, prepare offsite and deliver, and/or serve) • Sleeping bags • Gift cards for program purchases • Tents • Paper products • Bottle and can recycling drop-off • Car donations – donate your used vehicle, running or not
STATISTICS tional opportunities and other services. “Rather than just be a place to come sleep and eat, we’re helping to connect folks to over 70 agencies that we partner with,” said Gwenn Wysling, executive director at Bethlehem Inn, “Those partner agencies can do the services that we don’t have the resources to do.” Started in 1999 by local churches, Bethlehem Inn is the only emergency shelter serving families, women and men in Central Oregon. Originally operated by volunteers during the winter months, the shelter moved from church to church and was open for overnight stays only for the first four years. The organization now employs 13 people and serves an average of 70 individuals daily. Located in a former motel, individuals are housed six to a room, and consideration is given to placing them with those who are the
most compatible. For instance if someone is in Alcoholic Anonymous, they are situated with others in AA. Clouart said they try to meet people at their point of need, and the small rooms allow them to do that. Wysling said the Bethlehem Inn couldn’t do its job without the cash and in-kind donations and volunteers who help run the Inn. The biggest need is just around the corner. In a year, the Inn’s lease with Deschutes County ends, so a new building will have to be found. (See sidebar for additional ways to contribute.) For more information visit www.bethleheminn.org
Average number of residents provided shelter each night: 70, with 4 to 6 per room • One-third are women • Two-thirds are men • 45-50 families reside annually at the Inn with an average stay of one month • 52,500 meals served in 2010 (three meals per day offered) • More than 20,000 volunteer hours annually (meals, projects, administration, on-site, etc.)
EVENTS Saturday, Sept. 24 — Project Connect at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo, Redmond—Volunteers provide a one-stop shop of health, social, and humanitarian services for struggling Central Oregonians Friday, Nov. 18 — Seventh Annual Deschutes Brewery fundraising dinner for Bethlehem Inn
Seeds of
HEALTH by Annissa Anderson , for The Bulletin Special Projects Harvest time is a great time to consider the many possibilities that seeds present, from sunflower seeds to pumpkin seeds to everything in between. Planting an array of seeds into your cooking is an economical way to add a dose of good health into your daily diet. Nutritious seeds add a nutty flavor and an interesting texture to most any dish and are fun to experiment with. While most plants begin with a seed, not all seeds are edible. And some, like mustard seed, fenugreek seed, caraway seed and dill seed, have such strong, unusual flavors that they are used to spice specific kinds of foods. Others are milder in flavor and can be added, whole, to many different foods. Let’s take a look at those seeds most commonly
used whole in Western cooking — flaxseed, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.
Flaxseed
Cultivation of flax can be traced as far back as ancient Babylonian civilization where it was used as food and medicine. Today, flaxseed is increasingly used in cooking since the discovery that flax is the best food source for Omega-3 essential fatty acids (good fats), helpful in preventing heart disease, and is high in soluble fiber, a powerful cholesterol fighter. Flaxseeds have a nutty flavor and can be eaten raw, sprinkled on salads, cereals, cooked vegetables, or baked potatoes. They can be used whole, or ground into meal to add nutrition to breads, rolls, cookies and other baked goods. Flaxseed oil is a healthy substitute for all or part of other oils called for in recipes.
Add a dose of good health to your diet by planting an array of seeds into your cooking. Photos by Nicole Werner
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Poppy seeds
Chicken in Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce Pumpkin seeds have long played a role in Mexican cooking. This mole verde (green sauce) is fresh and uncomplicated, with just a hint of spice. All of the ingredients are readily available in local grocery stores.
Ingredients:
Chicken: 5 cups water 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 small onion, diced 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Sauce: 1 2/3 cups shelled (green) pumpkin seeds 12 ounces tomatillos, husked, rinsed and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped white onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 medium Serrano chiles, chopped with seeds 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt 6 tablespoons canola oil
Method:
1. Cook chicken: Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl; cover. Reserve chicken broth in pot.
Originating in central Europe, the Middle East and India, poppy seeds are now commonly used in Western cooking. They are considered to be an excellent source of vital minerals like magnesium, zinc and calcium. Poppy seeds, like flax seeds, also contain linoleic acid, which protects from heart disease. Calories in poppy seeds are also comparatively less than other spices and herbs. The small, dried, bluish-gray seeds of the poppy plant have a crunchy texture and nutty flavor, are used in myriad ways including in salad dressings, sauces, cakes, bagels, muffins, and other baked goods.
(Serves 6)
2. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add pumpkin seeds and shake pan frequently until seeds puff and begin to pop, about 15 minutes (do not brown). Transfer seeds to dish to cool, setting aside 2 tablespoons seeds for garnish. Working in batches, finely grind remaining pumpkin seeds in spice mill or coffee grinder.
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are bursting with pep and, in China, have long been a symbol of fruitfulness. Modern-day research has shown that pumpkin seeds do contain a native plant hormone that is very beneficial to male hormone production. In addition, they are richer in iron than any other seed and are loaded with phosphorus. Pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, are a popular ingredient in Mexican cooking. With their white hull removed, they are medium-dark green and have a deliciously delicate flavor, which is enhanced when the seeds are roasted and salted. Pepitas are wonderful when ground and added to sauces, sprinkled on salads or in breads and other baked goods.
3. Puree tomatillos, next five ingredients and 1/2 cup reserved chicken broth in a blender until almost smooth. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatillo mixture and simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. 4. Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add ground pumpkin seed mixture. Stir constantly until mixture resembles a coarse paste and begins to brown in spots, about 9 minutes. Add tomatillo mixture; stir one minute. Add 2 cups reserved chicken broth and bring to boil. Season with salt to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce is thick, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
Sesame seeds
Like flax, sesame seeds are deeply rooted in history. Babylonians used it for food, medicine, and cosmetic preparations, as did the 8th-century Chinese. Brought to America by West African slaves in the 17th and 18th
5. Just before serving, add the cooked chicken to the simmering sauce. When heated through, remove the breasts to serving plates, and spoon the sauce over them. Garnish with reserved pumpkin seeds.
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centuries, sesame seeds are commonly used in American cooking. They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and protein and contain an abundance of calcium. Sesame seeds come in shades of brown, red and black, but the pale yellow seeds are most commonly found. Raw seeds are milder in taste than toasted ones. To cash in on their goodness, try sprinkling raw or toasted seeds over steamed vegetables in place of butter or sauces. Add them to cookies, muffins, and other baked goods for more nutrition.
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower usage dates back to the Incas, who worshiped the sun and the flower. North American Indians cultivated the plant from wild seed and made use of every part. Today, shelled sunflower seeds — rich in iron, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and vitamin E — are known as health foods. Sunflower seeds can be eaten alone as a snack, used in salads or sandwiches, or added to a variety of cooked dishes or baked goods.
Poppy Seed Cake
(Serves 12)
This rich, flavorful cake needs no frosting. If you wish to add adornment, top with fresh berries in summer or berry compote in winter.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup poppy seeds 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 sticks (14 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon pure almond extract Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Method:
1. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the poppy seeds and cover. Let stand for 1 hour. Crush seeds lightly with a mortar and pestle. 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a 9-inch spring form pan, tapping out any excess flour. In a medium bowl, whisk the 1 1/3 cups of flour with the baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat
the butter with the granulated sugar at mediumhigh speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the poppy seed mixture and beat at medium speed until just combined. Add the eggs to the batter one at a time, beating well between additions. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. 3. Bake the cake for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then release from pan and slide it carefully onto a platter and let cool completely, about 2 hours. Dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar, cut and serve.
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Health Snapshots
by Robert Springer, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Strides toward
Fitness
Walking provides a laundry list of health benefits, and can in some ways be a better exercise than running. Photos by Lyle Cox
Walking is not just a way to get from your car to the grocery store — it can be a fun and easy way to get fit, say two local walking experts. The health benefits of walking for fitness read like a no-cost prescription for the laundry list of what ails many Americans: obesity, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol and osteoporosis. And you can even walk if you are temporarily carrying a few extra pounds. “I’m pregnant and I walk,” said Shannah Werner, personal trainer and coordinator of Fleet Feet Bend’s training programs. “For pregnant moms, walking is a great form of exercise. You’ll still get your heart rate up as you’re lugging around an extra 20 to 25 pounds.” One of the more common questions Werner receives about walking involves calories. She said that there are no hard and fast rules as calorie burning depends on many factors, including fitness level and weight, but a good rule of thumb is 14 | Autumn 2011 | U MAGAZINE
that one mile walked or jogged burns about 100 calories. “A higher intensity of walking will burn more calories,” Werner added. Conni Ramsey, who teaches proper walking techniques and owns a Pilates studio, said that a properly trained walker will burn more calories than someone jogging at the same pace. “A walker burns more calories if they both go the same speed since walking involves more muscles, including the arms,” she said. “The other day I passed a couple of ladies who were jogging while I was walking.” Surprisingly, walking can be a complete workout, Ramsey said. “Walking with good technique is a fullbody workout,” she said. “Walking fast is all about upper body. Fast walkers learn how to swing arms correctly — they can really go fast.” Indoors or out, walking is a great way to get fit, both women said.
“A treadmill can allow you to control your elements,” she said. “My theory is whatever helps you get through it is fine. If the treadmill is boring and you’re not going to do it, then go outside. If the weather is going to stop you, then do the treadmill and put the TV on.” Ramsey said that indoor versus outdoor walking is purely a matter of personal preference, but added that snow and ice needn’t stop walkers. “Go get a pair of Yaktrax,” she said, mentioning the popular winter traction devices for shoes. Werner offered this tip for indoor walkers: “Most treadmills are less than zero percent incline, even when they say they’re flat,” she said. “We suggest setting it to 1 or 1.5 percent incline so that you’re at least flat and not walking downhill.” Even though walking is great exercise, it’s not for everyone. “It can be hard on the knees and hips,”
Walk This Way! Werner said. “Make sure you’re cleared by a doctor if you have knee or hip problems. Biking, swimming or aqua walking may be better. For some people walking is just too painful.” While the equipment list for walking is amazingly brief, you do need to spend some time choosing it. “A good pair of shoes is huge!” Ramsey said. “If I start hurting, I’m due for a new pair of shoes. I get a new pair every three to four months. Fleet Feet is good for shoes; so is FootZone. “At FootZone [also at Fleet Feet] they put you on a treadmill and film you walking. It helps them recommend what shoe you should be in. You can expect to pay $65 to $120. You don’t have to buy a ‘walking shoe.’ I use a trail runner.” Even if you’re not especially fleet of feet, there’s no reason to let that keep you from walking for fitness. Conni Ramsey and Fleet Feet Bend offer beginning walking and advanced walking classes. Visit coremove. com and fleetfeetbend.com for more information.
“Walking with good technique is a full-body workout,” she said. “Walking fast is all about upper body. Fast walkers learn how to swing arms correctly — they can really go fast.”
To get the most out of walking and remain injury free, it’s important to use the proper technique. Consider the following guidelines, as laid out by the Mayo Clinic: • Hold your head high • Focus your eyes 15 to 20 feet in front of you • Move shoulders naturally, freely • Keep your chin parallel to the ground • Gently tighten your stomach muscles • Tuck your pelvis under your torso • Swing your arms in a natural motion while walking briskly • Position your feet parallel to each other, if comfortable, and shoulderwidth apart • Walk with smooth movements. As you walk forward, roll your foot from heel to toe • Avoid coming down hard with your feet on the ground
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TO YOUR HEALTH
The effects of STRESS
HOW STRESS CAN EFFECT YOUR AGING PROCESS AND OVERALL HEALTH .
For many people, stress is so common that it becomes a way of life. While stress isn’t always bad, living in a chronic state of stress response can cause short and long-term damage to your health. What’s good about stress? “Stress is actually your body’s way of protecting you from a real or perceived threat,” says Patricia Grady, Lifestyle Coach at AgewiseMD in Bend.
response goes from occurring occasionally to all the time? “When you get used to stress and it starts to feel normal, you stop noticing how it may be affecting you,” Grady said. “The signs and symptoms of stress overload can be almost anything. Chronic stress affects the mind, body, and behavior in many ways and is different for every person.”
Degrees of Stress
According to Grady, when you sense danger, that fight or flight response kicks in and your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper. These physical changes increase your strength and stamina, speed your reaction time, and enhance your focus, preparing you to either fight or flee from the danger at hand. But what happens when this
According to Grady, stress doesn’t always look stressful. Psychologist Connie Lillas, uses a driving analogy to describe the three most common ways people respond when they’re overwhelmed by stress: Foot on the Gas — An angry or agitated stress response. You’re heated, keyed up, overly emotional, and unable to sit still. Foot on the Brake — A withdrawn or depressed stress response. You shut down, space out, and show very little energy or emotion. Foot on Both — A tense and frozen stress response. You “freeze” under pressure and can’t do anything. You look paralyzed, but under the surface you’re extreme-
· Do I easily turn to friends or family members for a calming influence? · When my energy is low, do I know how to boost it?
ly agitated. So how much stress is too much stress? It varies from person to person, Grady says. “Learning how to cope, to ‘just go with it,’ is different from individual to individual,” she said. “Are you in control of the stress, or is stress controlling you?” To gauge your degree of stress, ask yourself: · When I feel agitated, do I know how to quickly calm and soothe myself? · Can I easily let go of my anger? · Can I turn to others at work to help me calm down and feel better? · When I come home at night, do I walk in the door feeling alert and relaxed? · Am I seldom distracted or moody? · Am I able to recognize upsets that others seem to be experiencing?
“The more ‘no’ answers you have, the greater chance that you are living with constant stress that has started to control you,” Grady said. From external causes of stress — major life changes, work, relationships, financial problems, children/families, etc. — to internal causes such as uncertainty, pessimism, negative self- talk and perfectionism, the effects of chronic stress are far reaching.
Effects of Stress
Long-term exposure to stress, according to Grady, increases risk factors for high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. It also suppresses the immune system and speeds up the aging process. Chronic stress has also been linked to depression, anxiety, auto-immune diseases and certain cancers. Direct effects of stress can show up on the skin as hives, rashes, or atopic dermatitis. It will affect digestion, leading to GERD, ulcers
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or irritable bowel syndrome. “It’s hard to imagine a disease or system not affected by chronic stress,” Grady said. To help control stress levels and, more importantly, the healthrelated complications of living with high stress, Grady offers the following tips to help overcome stress in your everyday life: · Know what stresses are in your life and learn how to minimize their impact · Get enough sleep. The right amount of rest (7-8 hours) is critical to be able to function during
the day. Consistently not getting enough rest can lead to increased stress, weight gain, anxiety, depression, irritability, etc. · Meditate or otherwise be still for at least 15 minutes each day. · Get a massage · Take time for social activities with friends and family. Don’t say no to surrounding yourself with a positive social network. · Use biofeedback tools such as: Hemisync Drive less Smile · Exercise – use that adrenaline for a heart
pumping work out. Not only does it offer a perfect solution to the “fight or flight” response, but it can increase cardiovascular endurance and overall body strength. · Eat a diet low in processed foods and sugar. · Avoid the overuse of stimulants
such as caffeine and depressants such as alcohol. · Be thankful – Have gratitude. · Volunteer in your community: Studies show that people who give back are happier.
Stress Warning Signs and Symptoms COGNITIVE SYMPTOMS
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
Memory problems Inability to concentrate Poor judgement Seeing only the negative Anxious or racing thoughts Constant worrying
Aches and pains Diarrhea or constipation Nausea, dizziness Chest pain, rapid heartbeat Loss of sex drive Frequent colds
EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
Moodiness Irritability or short temper Agitation, inability to relax Feeling overwhelmed Sense of loneliness and isolation Depression or general Unhappiness
Eating more or less Sleeping too much or too little Isolating yourself from others Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax Nervous habits (eg. nail biting)
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CARING FOR OTHERS
WHAT IS GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT? Peace of mind. According to Nancy Webre, CEO of Evergreen In-Home Care Services in Bend, that’s what a Certified Geriatric Care Manager can provide for families struggling to care for aging parents or grandparents.
your loved one’s changing needs. Geriatric Care Managers bring experience of working with resources in the community to help personalize the care of each individual patient.
“A Geriatric Care Manager provides assistance for people trying to navigate the system of elder care.” “A Geriatric Care Manager provides assistance for people trying to navigate the health and elder care system,” said Webre. It’s for families of aging parents who are overwhelmed, worn out and unsure how to provide quality care for their loved ones. Geriatric Care Management is an emerging profession that has quickly proven invaluable for families seeking a straightforward solution to care. They assist families and their loved ones with decisions connected to aging. This includes assistance for all facets of care, either at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing facility. According to Webre, herself a certified Geriatric Care Manager, these services may include: assessing the client’s care needs (including equipment, home safety and nutritional needs), developing a personalized care plan, arranging services, communicating and coordinating with doctors and family members, and providing continuous support and monitoring of
They will develop a care plan that includes the results of the client’s needs assessment, provide recommendations for care, and offer referrals for local community resources that may be of assistance. A Geriatric Care Manager is trained and experienced in several fields related to care management with a focus on issues related to aging and elder care. These services include, but are not limited to: nursing, gerontology, social work, and psychology. It is important to know that not all Care Managers are certified, nor do they specialize in all areas of care. To ensure the appropriate care is being provided, it is essential the Geriatric Case Manager is certified and has experience dealing with your specific needs, says Webre.
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Checking references and interviewing a Geriatric
Care Manager will help guarantee they are committed to maximizing the independence of your loved one and will strive to provide high quality and cost effective services. When interviewing for a Geriatric Care Manager, it’s important to ask the following questions: • What are your professional credentials? • Can you provide me with references? • How long have you been providing care management services? • Are you available in emergencies? • How will you communicate information to me? “A Geriatric Care Manager truly provides peace of mind for a family who needs it,” Webre said. “It’s another set of eyes and ears watching over your parents, making sure they are safe and appropriately well-kept.” If you have questions about geriatric case management services or would like more information about Evergreen In-Home Care services, please contact the office at 541-389-0006.
Stages of Parenting:
MY DAUGHTER WANTS TO WEAR
by Nicole Werner, The Bulletin Special Projects
When I was 14, my parents boarded me on a plane from Denver to New York City to visit my grandma. During my weeklong adventure visiting relatives I had never met and seeing some of the nation’s most significant sites, my grandmother took me to Bloomingdales. It was there I purchased my very first tube of mascara in a daring shade of violet by Estée Lauder. It was one of the most memorable events of the trip. Now, I’m on the other side of the makeup brush watching my once Tom-boyish daughter gain interest in wearing makeup, and it seems more scary than a trip to New York to buy mascara. I realize she’s growing up, and I need to learn how to provide her positive encouragement, but to what extent? Is she too young? Doesn’t she realize how beautiful she already is? The questions swirl in my mind. Roberta Stopler, LPC, LMFT, a licensed clinical psychotherapist in Bend, is familiar with both the adolescent and the parental sides of this conundrum. “The important thing is to have communication,” said Stopler. “It is more important for parents of adolescents to listen than to speak. We know what we think. We don’t know what they think.” According to Stopler, today’s adolescent girls are highly influenced by their peers and the media including television, music, magazines and the Internet. However, they lack cognitive abilities that would allow them to differentiate themselves from media influences.
Stop, Look and Listen
Interest in makeup often starts in middle school as girls enter puberty and mature at lightning speed both physically and emotionally. Stopler points out that adolescents sometimes behave in ways to fit in with older peers — those who have a great deal of influence over them. Wearing makeup is one way they try to fit in. Whether your daughter has borrowed her friend’s makeup and surprises you with dark eyes reminiscent of a vampire starring U MAGAZINE | Autumn 2011 | 19
“It is more important for
parents of adolescents to listen than to speak. We know what we think. We don’t know what they think.” Oftentimes, adolescents look to their peers for advice on how to wear makeup, and what kind of makeup to wear.
in the Twilight Saga, or she simply just asks you about wearing makeup, she advises that it’s best to limit criticism and judgment. Karina Morrell, mother to four daughters (including triplets) who are now grown, found that Kirsten, one of the triplets, had a greater interest in makeup than the others when she was in middle school. Morrell agreed to allow her to wear mascara, and eventually Kirsten wanted to wear dark eyeliner and colorful shades of eye shadow. “I would make her wash it off; then she’d
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go to school and put it back on,” said Morrell. “We went back and forth for a long time until I gave in on the makeup.” Parents and daughters may have vastly different opinions about makeup and how it should be worn. “As I gave them the freedom to experiment, they learned about what works well for them,” said Morrell. “Listen and recognize she is an individual with different ideas,” said Stopler. “It’s not a question of right or wrong. It’s a question of
difference.” Reflecting back, Morrell realizes why Kirsten was more interested in makeup than her other daughters. “Her sisters would call her ugly,” said Morrell. “She wanted to be pretty more than anything, and she thought makeup would make her pretty.” Parents should remember that it’s appropriate to wear makeup in our society. In some ways, we regularly model this behavior when we get ready for our days. They may
not listen to us, but they watch us. They may want to emulate us. “… so you can’t say, ‘Do what I say and not what I do,’” said Stopler.
Boundaries and Empowerment
Interest in wearing makeup is oftentimes about girls harnessing their personal power — appearing more attractive and making decisions about how they present themselves. The parent/teen relationship can be strengthened when adolescents have a sense of control, but with knowledge of specific boundaries. Early conversations about makeup can also lead to deeper discussions about responsibility and coping skills. Adolescent girls may not realize that appearing older than they truly are may come with consequences such as attention from older boys. Stopler encourages opening dialogue with your daughter, perhaps asking her, “What happens if you are out there presenting yourself as older? What would happen if a 17year-old boy thinks you’re 16? What would you do?” Shopping for makeup with your daughter can be a fun opportunity to find out what type of makeup interests her. Stopler says parents can help guide their daughters by suggesting they start with one type of makeup — for
instance mascara, blush or lipstick — instead of giving a green light for her to wear makeup on her entire face, which could make her look older than she really wants. By acknowledging adolescents are in a state of transition and desire more freedom to make their own choices, parents can provide their daughters with the emotional tools they need to develop a stronger self-esteem and the ability to make positive decisions. Stopler warns that if parents try to take away their daughter’s power, they may end up putting her in danger by causing her to rebel. “But that doesn’t mean you give them unlimited options,” said Stopler. “Kids are looking for guidance and limits. There is no freedom without responsibility.” Before we know it, our young girls become young women. After Kirsten entered high school, Morrell noticed she didn’t rely on the makeup quite as much. “She got her confidence back,” said Morrell. “As adults, we sometimes forget that teens are not ‘finished people,’” said Stopler. “As young human beings, they never stop changing.” As a parent, consider makeup an opportunity — a catalyst around which you may strengthen an otherwise tenuous relationship with your teen daughter. So, violet mascara it is!
As parents guide their teens and balance freedom with boundaries, young girls develop a greater sense of confidence in the decisions they make.
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101 Beauty Tips
by Maria Anderson, for The Bulletin
Q: I’ve noticed summer hair trends being about braids and texture, and pretty understated texture. What can I do to keep this look? Should I keep it for fall?
A: Embrace the boho chic looks of braids, topknots, texture and tousle. If you keep up on fashion and such, the fall runways are definitely encouraging double braids, half-up braided hair, double hair knots, halfup Brigitte Bardot hair, and very different ways of wearing them. What’s great is they work on all types of hair — fine, medium and coarse. The main thing is to get the bed head texture and some volume in your hair to make these looks work. Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray is a great product to add texture to the hair.
Q: W hat are the season’s short hair trends? A: I love the new wavy bob. It’s just the length that’s scraping along the shoulders. This look can be reached by applying Bumble and Bumble Texture to damp hair. Start with a little, let sit for a second and then scrunch, shake out and blow dry. Use a professional curling iron or straightening iron to make bends in the hair.
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Maria Anderson is a 31-year-old Bend native who has worked as an independent hair stylist and makeup artist for 11 years. She currently works at Lemon Drop Salon on Minnesota Avenue in downtown Bend. Anderson’s makeup experience includes going on location for weddings, magazine photo shoots, bridal photo sessions and other special occasions.
Think wavy, not ringlets. Sorry, I do not recommend running out and getting a curlyQ perm. You can either finish this with a light hairspray. I like Bumble and Bumble Spray De Mode for working flexibility. If you would like to see less hairspray and more shine, I absolutely love TIGI S-Factor Shiny Happy People. It smells amazing too!
part. Wether it be the other side or down the middle, sometimes this can give you a new look all by itself. Try fringe/bangs. There are many different styles of them out there; they don’t have to be a pain or look too adolescent. Call your stylist at the very least — he or she should be willing to talk to you about any changes on your hair.
Q: What kind of inspriation is leading the fall trends for hair this year?
Q: After reading many different magazines and hype about products, what new products do you reccommend?
A: This year is really fun and exciting because Revivals is what it’s all about—revivals of the 60s and 70s. The shorter haircuts are influenced by the 1960s and the mid-length 2011 haircut trends by the 1970s. You will see major pixie cuts for short hair and fringe/ bangs with bobs and mid-length bobs. Super fun styles work great with fall colour as well.
Q: I’m thinking about just a minor change. What can I do if I’m about being more conservative with my hair style? A: This is a question I get asked a lot. My answer is to start with changing up your
A new one from Bumble and Bumble is their Let it Shine shampoo and conditioner. Both of these are great for keeping the hair from being frumpy and dull in the fall and winter. Also, the morraccan oil is fantastic, and it’s health promoting for the integrity of the hair. You can’t beat that! If you don’t like to wash your hair as often, try one of the many dry shampoos on the market — Big Sexy, TIGI Rockaholic, etc.
A: I believe in using products to love your hair, so if you don’t like a product, get rid of it! When your stylist is doing your hair, hopefully he or she is telling you what they are using and explaining what it does. If you are being bold this year, such as thinking about a new hair color, you should be protecting your investment with color care shampoo and conditioner that promote longer lasting color and moisture. What good is paying to have beautiful hair if it only is beautiful at the salon? I’m a big fan of the TIGI S-Factor Diamond Dreams shampoo and conditioner. It’s sulfate free, which is a great benefit, and it also smells amazing!
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A Passion for
Remedies Bend’s Holly Hutton, once on a mission to help break the cycle of local poverty, now pursues a path of herbal remedies. by Susan Thomas Springer, for The Bulletin Special Projects Tarot cards can provide insight into your future. And for Holly Hutton, that is especially true. Hutton was working in social justice and creating art in her off hours with tarot card imagery when a gift from her husband inspired a new career path. “When I was working on the tarot deck, my husband gave me the Herbal Tarot Deck,” said Hutton. “I went online to learn more about it and discovered that its author, Michael Tierra, ran an herb school. “I went to his website, read about the program and rediscovered my lifelong interest in herbs. I decided right then and there to enroll and pursue herbs as more than a passion.” At age 56, Hutton has a full schedule studying for her second career while continuing her art and community volunteering. She will soon finish her three-year course to become an herbalist certified from the East West School of Planetary Herbology in California which covers both Chinese and Western
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approaches. She already holds two masters — one in social work and the other in art. “I’ve immersed myself in it,” said Hutton. “I tend to be a little more academic in my approach to everything.” For the first 20 years of her career, Hutton worked for NeighborImpact. That nonprofit, based in Bend, serves economically disadvantaged people in Central Oregon. Their mission is to break the cycle of poverty by helping remove the barriers that prevent people from achieving economic self-sufficiency. At NeighborImpact, Hutton started child care resources, then became client services manager and spearheaded fundraising. Also, she started Empty Bowl, a popular event in which artists donate hand-thrown bowls which are filled with gourmet soup. Now Hutton will help people in another way. As she says on one of her websites, “My lifelong passion for all things herbal has propelled me along a path to becoming a practicing herbalist.” “I really enjoy meeting with people, so I want to have that one-on-one,” said Hutton.
In addition to herbal assessments, Hutton makes topical products such as hand salves which she sells through fairs and online. Hutton offers herb classes from her Bend studio and will be teaching a class in the fall at Central Oregon Community College titled Homemade Herbal Remedies for Cold and Flu Season. This next step was a natural for Hutton since she has taught women’s studies and art classes at the University of Oregon. “There are quite a few herbal paths you can take for insomnia, anxiety, depression, and indigestion issues. The Chinese have been practicing this for five thousand years so they certainly have a lot of herbal protocols for a lot of different types of issues,” said Hutton. “What I really enjoy is learning the cross cultural uses of different herbs,” said Hutton who added that echinacea is a good example of an herb which has been used by many cultures. One of Hutton’s specialties is growing herbs in Central Oregon, a climate which she said is similar to parts of China. She also grows herbs in her two greenhouses.
“My lifelong passion for all things herbal has propelled me along a path to becoming a practicing herbalist.” “I have a really extensive herb garden just to look at what can we grow here. We have a lot of similarities to China so there are
quite a few herbs that we can grow here,” said Hutton. Hutton said that due to rising medical costs, people are seeking solutions and becoming more educated to different approaches to health problems. “I think people are looking for alternatives from side effects of some pharmaceutical drugs,” said Hutton. “I feel that herbs are the people’s medicine, they are abundant and free if you know where to look.” Through her career change, Hutton has continued her lifelong interest in art. She is creating a series using tarot card images and layering them with her own blend of photography, digital manipulation and surface embellishment. “My work has always fallen out of a traditional gallery. If I’m not doing this I might be doing something a little more political,” said Hutton. Hutton served on the first board of Artists 101 which showed experimental art and created Trashformations, an event where people make art from recycled things.
When not wearing her herbalist hat, Hutton currently enjoys designing tarot cards. Photos by Lyle Cox.
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In addition to her art and new career, Hutton volunteers at community radio station KPOV and Central Oregon Locavores. Also, she started FoodScraps, a blog about farming, food politics, food security and gardening. “A lot of my passion that I had at NeighborImpact has really been pushed to local foods. So I’m on the Central Oregon Food
Policy Council and am really trying to promote and build the capacity around local foods,” said Hutton. Whether she is helping the economically disadvantaged, advocating for healthy food, creating art or healing with herbs, it is Hutton’s compassion for others that keeps her moving forward.
At the Workplace
by Connie Worrell-Druliner, for The Bulletin
De-Stress Your Work Week
Try these five steps for combatting the ever-so-present stress that builds day after day. Cautious optimism seems to be the theme today. But this year offers particular hope to workers and job seekers ready for progress in their careers and a fresh start as the economy begins to change. The recent recession took its toll on the workforce, a fact underscored by widespread economic uncertainty in a variety of sectors. Survey results confirm that many have felt increased pressure over the past year. In September of 2010, Express Employment Professionals of Bend surveyed 9,340 current and former clients, and 49 percent of respondents reported that their work stress increased, while 36 percent rated their stress as “overwhelming” or “very high.” That tension also has a tangible result.
“Job stress is estimated to cost U.S. businesses $300 billion a year in absenteeism, diminished productivity, employee turnover, and direct medical, legal and insurance fees,” stated the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA also notes increases in substance abuse and domestic violence throughout the past year, both destructive behaviors sometimes associated with stress. It’s not always possible to resolve daily stressors, but you can choose how you react to issues that cause tension. Having a strategy for the workweek can get it off to a great start. Follow these five tips for a less stressful work week, and career:
Monday
Write yourself a road map. Take a proactive approach to the week by prioritizing your main tasks. Divide each task into manageable steps. Post your list in a visible place where you can check off each item as it’s completed. An organized approach will help you to feel more oriented and know that you’re making positive strides.
Tuesday
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Step up your exercise regimen. Try attending a fitness class a few times each week or hitting the pavement with a brisk jog. Exercise doesn’t just keep you in shape and reduce your risk of preventable illness; it also releases stress-fighting endorphins that can boost your mood. Add variety to your routine with other, less-traditional activities like ice skating or ballroom dancing.
Wednesday
Take a break from technology. Society is now more connected than
ever, and it’s easy to feel bombarded by news. Give yourself permission, midweek or whenever your work allows, to turn off your TV, mobile devices and computer for an evening. A little break can go a long way.
Thursday
Invest time with friends and family. Dedicate one night every week to spend with people who energize you. Surrounding yourself with a support system gives you a chance to talk with others about issues that stress you out, as well as to relax in good company.
Friday
Do something you enjoy. It may sound simple, but engaging in activities or hobbies that you find fulfilling can make a difference. Whether it’s going to a movie or visiting a local coffeehouse, taking a break from work, being in a different environment, or changing your usual schedule can improve your outlook. Give yourself a new start and a leg up by determining what will help you curb tension at work. By resolving to reduce stress with these five tips, your workload will seem more manageable, and you’ll feel better about upcoming professional opportunities. Approach every week with a fresh outlook, and watch your productivity soar. U MAGAZINE | Autumn 2011 | 29
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Welcome to the rest of your life.
by Lori Gleichman, for The Bulletin
Committing to self before others It’s important to discover a sense of ‘me’ before a lifelong commitment to ‘we’. Welcome to the rest of your life … wondering about “what if?” When you’re not a parent, you tend to take note of the kid’s big milestones and miss the little things. Nothing drove this home more clearly than a recent camping trip with my husband’s family. Our niece Emma showed up driving the car. I thought she was 12; turns out she’s 15 and of legal age to have her drivers permit. I guess the years between 12 and 15 are when they turn from a child to a young adult but living in Bend, I missed the transition. Then my sister-in-law said, “They’re thinking of getting married,” about my other niece and her boyfriend and I about dropped my lunch. It turns out her mom thinks that’s okay since Amy is 21, in her senior year of college, and “he seems like a nice guy.” But I heartily disagreed and turned a stink eye toward the young couple. Don’t get me wrong: I think marriage is great. I celebrated my 24th anniversary in August and believe myself truly blessed to love and be loved by a wonderful man. He makes me laugh; he holds me when I cry; he treats me as an equal but has always taken pride in providing for his family. He is my rock and still rocks my world every day. But given the chance for a do-over, would I marry again so young? Unquestionably yes to the man, but probably no to the
The moment you realize that life can, and does, change in an instant is a profound moment in the journey of life. Sometimes we learn that lesson as a child; sometimes we’re older. Sometimes we get pretty far along in life before circumstances hit with a force you never expected, shifting perspectives and
institution, not so young. With hindsight, I believe our 20s are the years to be selfish, to do exactly what we want when we want within legal and moral boundaries. Looking back, I wish I had taken full advantage of that freedom, playing more, traveling more, exploring more and yes, dating more. Instead, by 25 I had student loans, a car payment, a corporate job, a husband and a mortgage. I don’t so much wish for a different life, but do wonder what different paths would have opened up if I had stayed single just a little bit longer, taking more time to settle into my own skin and establish “me” before I became part of an “us.” So I wonder how my young niece can possibly know enough about herself at 21 to understand how much work it takes to live happily with someone else? Does she realize the trial and error involved in finding out what she really wants in life and decisions she must make for herself before she has to start making compromises with him? Does she grasp the finality of “forever?” I’m not objecting to love or really worried that he’s not a great guy, but I love Amy and wish her the chance to live more fully now when she doesn’t have to measure every decision against someone else’s wants and needs. I want her to choose jobs and apartments based on what she wants to do and where she wants to live; not what they can afford
and is best for them. I want her to live spontaneously, at least for a while, where she is the center of her universe. I want her to fully realize who she is alone before she has to learn how to be part of two. In short, I want Amy to grow into the person she will be; not the person “they”
“... how do I look at a beautiful girl with love in her eyes and say, ‘Stop! You don’t know what you don’t know — about you, about him, about the couple you will become.’” need to become to sustain a happy, solid, healthy marriage. I honestly believe there is time for that in the future, but she’ll never have time for herself like now again. So, it is with some regret that I contemplate a wedding before the engagement has even been announced. Because how do I look at a beautiful girl with love shining in her eyes and say, “Stop! You don’t know what you don’t know — about you, about him, about the couple you will have to become.” And then I look at the man I married and don’t regret for a minute the person I’ve become with him. But I do question, just for a minute, what if?
priorities forever. And the funny thing is that when this moment arrives, it’s usually never of your own making. Otherwise, this column would be called “Welcome to the life you planned ...” Instead, it’s a chance alignment of forces that make you realize this is the new normal. In other words, “Welcome to the rest of your life.” — Lori Gleichman U MAGAZINE | Autumn 2011 | 31