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Editor’s Notes
Summertime and Common Courtesy Recently, on a beautiful sunny day, Susanne and I were on an appointment in the darling town of Manitou Springs. We were soon surrounded by about 20 chatting, giggling, excited kids, apparently from a summer day camp, heading to the arcade. Happy kids slathered with sunscreen just brings summer to life. The kids were polite and courteous—unlike some of the adults we met, who didn’t show common courtesy on the sidewalks. Summer activities can be exhilarating or exhausting. Occasionally, the worst side of people can surface in the heat of the moment. Recently, a video went viral about an altercation on a country road. The police officer explained that road rage often begins with an innocent move that unintentionally infuriates another driver. I am guessing this situation ruined both their days, and that beautiful road trip turned into a bad memory. The other day, I was walking into a restaurant and a young man, maybe all of five years old, held the door open for me. I thanked him and said what a gentleman he was. He beamed from ear to ear. His dad gave me a look of thanks for acknowledging his son’s good deed. We all walked away feeling a little better about people. When we set out with our kids in the car, or we are at an outdoor concert on the green, or we’re taking part in any public activity, common courtesy, manners, and empathy for others can turn a bad day into a joyful day. Wouldn’t it be a better world if we were all more sensitive to the needs of others? With the 4th of July upon us, now is a great time to show common courtesy to those who are in service, keeping us safe within our cities, within our state, and within our nation. When my youngest son, Michael, was little, I signed him up for cotillion classes during his summer break. He learned how to dance (after a fashion), set the table, wear a suit and tie, pull a chair out for a lady, and show general respect to others. These days, he never thinks twice about holding the door for anyone. I have never regretted raising my sons to respect others as well as themselves and teaching them to comfortably communicate with people from different cultures and walks of life. Until next time…
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The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus closed down for good, and I find myself fondly recalling the excitement I always felt when the circus came to town.
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It’s the perfect time of year to give the exterior of your home a fantastic new look! You’ll want to cover four areas: windows, doors, siding, and gutters.
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Fashion Worthy
Light Fabrics and Cool Simplicity Wear Summer Your Way By Holly Bell
Turn over a new leaf this summer with a soft palette of delicious pastels and nude-toned fabrics. Keeping your color palette solid, and your silhouette simple, elongates and slims your body. Fun details such as trendy cutouts offer a bit of sophistication. Cutouts are still all the rage this season! Designers have found original ways to feature cutouts on necklines, pants, sleeves—almost anywhere that is still tasteful. The fabrics this season are thin, soft, and floaty. You will love the way they feel and move with you. Soft, drapey fabrics in a body-skimming fit are a must for the summer season. Styles that flow, rather than hug, offer a guarantee of summer cool. Fabrics that wick away perspiration and keep you cool during soaring temperatures have become more and more common, and designers have really risen to the challenge of using this type of fabric. One of my favorite silhouettes is the softly falling full-leg pant. Because of the stretch and lightness of the fabric, it falls away from you instead of clinging. Another great can’t-be-beat silhouette is the trapeze dress or top. Fitted at the shoulder and through the bust but falling loosely over the waist and hip is a cut made for cool comfort on hot days—and it’s also a very forgiving style. Maxi dresses or tunics are perfect for light fabrics, as are the long flowing vests worn over pants, shorts, or anything you please! Picture how glamorous you will look with that beautiful fabric floating behind you. Most people like the idea of keeping clothing light for summer, but not everybody loves wearing pastels. No problem! This year, the hottest trend is what I would call the “white hot” look. Instead of the little black dress, it’s all about the little white dress. Of course, you can get the same idea by putting together separate pieces of all white. Important for this look, though, is the fact that the color must be true white—not cream or winter white, but a real summer tennis white. Also, the whites must match to create the optimum white hot look. Whether you’re headed for the beach or for the city lights this year, an all-white ensemble is sure to hit the spot. White-on-white is chic and looks so fresh. I really enjoy this look with metallic sandals or heels, topped off with shiny gold, silver, or sparkling crystal jewelry. One important style hint, though: Have a Tide stick handy in your bag. If you’re like me, some of your
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lunch may end up on your front, which really hampers the all-white look! Another great thing about wearing white this summer is that those white pieces will be great to mix with black as part of your late summer or early fall wardrobe. Black and white is a stunning, chic, year-round trend that never goes out of style. Other hot trends for this summer include anything off the shoulder, cut out at the shoulder, or slit at the shoulder. Yes, it is all about the shoulder this summer, and this is a trend I can really get behind. The bare shoulder detail is flattering for people of all ages and sizes, as the shoulder is always pretty. Platform soles are also hot this summer, which I fully support! For those of us who are vertically challenged but aren’t so comfy wearing heels, the platform sole is a real treat. It makes us a couple of inches taller but still gives us a solid base to walk on. One important detail is that the platform shoe has a back or a strap so it stays on your foot. Having your foot slide off a platform shoe may cause a twisted ankle—or worse! Another cute shoe trend for this summer is is the strappy flat sandal featuring ties that wind around your ankle or even up your calf. It’s a little bohemian-looking and adds some interesting detail to an outfit based on simplicity. Adding a little boho touch to your outfit is fun and trendy. With so many choices this summer, the fashionista can choose to wear what makes her happy and makes her feel good about herself…and still be able to stay cool and comfortable during our warmest season. Let the mood of summer and soaring temperatures take over your wardrobe with softly flowing, light fabrics that feature comfort and cool. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and inhale the floral scents of summer. It’s time to blossom and enjoy your summer, your way. Editor’s Note: Holly has been in the fashion industry for over 30 years as a buyer, boutique store owner, visual merchandiser, and fashion show producer. She is currently the owner of a modeling agency. Holly regularly appears on local TV doing fashion segments. WE More information at toppingdesigns.com
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Happy birthday, Cancer! To have balance in life, you must remember to keep tension at bay. Life can be very challenging, and it is most prudent to balance your chakras to chase away any stress that may be present. Between the 13th and 24th of July, Crabs will need to be flexible and depend on others to some extent. During this time, you must follow a path of harmony and courage. Leo (July 23–Aug 22) This month, it will be necessary to put all emphasis on family harmony. No major life-changing decisions should be made at this time. Don’t worry; even though it will require effort, this will be a month of enjoyment. Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22) This will be a fulfilling month creatively. Creative Virgo natives will be engaged in intellectual hobbies and will express themselves in artistic ways. Libra (Sep 23–Oct 22) House of Love may feel complicated this month. You will be preoccupied with career, but remember that love is of equal importance. Situations stabilize by month’s end. Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 21) House of Career is very powerful. Due to major planetary movements, life will be challenging, yet profitable. Support comes from loved ones and superiors. Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) Planetary retrogrades are affecting all astrological signs. For Sagittarians, this will work out to be advantageous in the long run. Place all emphasis on your professional life for the time being. Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) Allow the natural flow of things. Do
not become overwhelmed by circumstances. Worthy things will happen gradually, on their own. Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 18) Spirituality will rule all aspects of your life this month, including social activities. You will feel some tension due to the unfavorable positions of the planets. Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) Career may be on the back burner for you this month. Review past performance from previous months, and then follow through on future plans. Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19) Family and psychological concerns are absorbing all of your energy. Adapt yourself to situations and others. This is difficult for the Ram, but success depends on it. Taurus (Apr 20–May 20) House of Family is more important than ever this month. You will find it beneficial to strengthen current relationships and learn something new about yourself. Gemini (May 21–June 20) Planets are moving in unfavorable ways; however, you still make considerable progress this month. Business and career should not be your main focus. Take this time to concentrate on family and relationships. WE
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Burgers, Parades, Flag-Waving Get-Togethers By Kate Beiting
Holiday Morning Frittata Mix together 6 eggs and one-half cup of milk. Season with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings that you desire. Mix together the filling—1 cup (total, not each) of any cut-up vegetables (onion, peppers, cooked potato, broccoli, kale, spinach—whatever you have on hand). Add the veggies to the egg mixture and stir well. Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet, add the egg mixture, and cook over low heat until eggs are set—about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with foil, and let set up for another 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Hot Dog Apps Cut 2–3 pounds of good quality (all beef) hot dogs into 2-inch chunks. Place in a slow cooker with 1 can of beer, 2 cups of brown sugar, and 2 cups of ketchup. Mix well and cook on low for 2–3 hours. House BLT Dip Mix together 1 cup of sour cream, 1 Tablespoon of dry ranch dressing mix, one-third cup of mayonnaise, one half of a tomato (seeded and chopped), and 8 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon. Chill for an hour or serve immediately. Serve with chips or toasts.
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Chicken and Veggie Kabobs Cut boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs into 1-inch chunks. Place in a zip-top bag with 1 cup of prepared green goddess or Italian dressing and refrigerate for an hour or two. Presoak your skewers, if you’re using bamboo. Select a variety of vegetables, like chunks of zucchini, baby squash, grape tomatoes, big onion chunks, and even pineapple chunks. Put the chicken chunks and the vegetable chunks onto the skewers. (For even grilling, make separate meat and vegetable kabobs.) Start grilling the chicken kabobs; after a few minutes, start grilling the veggie kabobs. Turn kabobs often, and grill until cooked thoroughly.
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melted butter. Wrap each ear of corn in a piece of aluminum foil and grill for 15 minutes, turning several times. If you’re not grilling, you can bake the corn on a cookie sheet in the oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Red, White, and Blue Cake Pops Prepare a packaged cake mix (any flavor) according to package directions. Bake, then crumble the warm cake into a large bowl. Mix in a 16-ounce container of frosting (any flavor) and stir together. Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop out the mixture to form balls about the diameter of a half dollar. Push a popsicle stick in the middle of each ball and place them on waxed paper on cookie sheets. Chill or freeze for an hour. Melt a block of white almond bark and divide into 3 bowls. With food coloring, tint one bowl red and one bowl blue; leave the third one white. Decorate as desired; finish with some colorful sprinkles. Chill to set.
Homemade Coleslaw Mix together one-half cup of mayonnaise, one-fourth cup of sour cream, 2 Tablespoons of cider vinegar, and 1 Tablespoon of sugar. Add a bag of prepared coleslaw and toss. Adjust seasonings to taste—don’t forget salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving time. At the last minute, sprinkle in a few salted peanuts or sunflower seeds.
Auntie’s Rhubarb Pudding Clean and cut up some rhubarb—you will need 4 cups total. Put it in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Whisk together two and one-half cups of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 cup of flour, and one-fourth teaspoon of salt. Stir in 1 cup of cream or half-and-half and 2 eggs. Pour this mixture over the rhubarb. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Pour additional cream over the top to serve.
Grilled Spicy Corn Husk, rinse, and clean 6 ears of corn. Brush each one with a mixture of 2 Tablespoons of taco seasoning and 2 Tablespoons of
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Reserve National Insurance Affordable Peace of Mind By Cheryl Lassota
Reserve National Insurance broker Scott Pivonka is dedicated to protecting his clients with the right supplemental insurance products at the right value. “I offer insurance that addresses your concerns, fitting your needs and your budget,” he says. Scott provides private, supplemental insurance—primarily, medical insurance. “People have varying concepts of what insurance is for. Some people do want their medications and office visits covered, but most people want to be insured against the financial catastrophe of a debilitating accident or illness,” Scott notes. “Large companies provide employee insurance, but the plans may have huge deductibles. Even with a company-paid premium, $6,000–$8,000 out of pocket is not feasible for most people. I have a zero-deductible supplemental plan that pays all the little things, and, if something bad does happen, clients have their company plan to fall back on. There is no coordination of benefits and no network, no geographic restrictions.” “I am certified to help with government plans, but they are expensive, with required minimum benefits coverage,” Scott continues. “You pay for a myriad of essential benefits, whether you need them or not.” That, Scott believes, is what makes many people nervous about insurance. “I build supplemental plans that are more comprehensive than the government plans, where my client pays for what she really wants coverage for instead of paying for unnecessary benefits.” “When I first meet a client, I learn about her lifestyle, health history, and concerns,” Scott says. “I know the numbers, the statistics, and the actuaries. I can provide insurance to cover those needs at half the cost of a government plan.” Scott understands the expense of insurance and the temptation that healthy people might feel to forgo it, but he reminds us that you never know when you might need it. Scott once received a panicked phone call from a potential client whose insurance was terminating at the end of December. “I set him up with insurance beginning January 1,” Scott recalls. “Within days, my client was involved in a horrible accident with an uninsured motorist. In addition to his auto insurance, my plan covered much of the deductibles and co-pays, keeping him financially whole.” Raised on a dairy farm in Arizona, Scott appreciates the needs of small business owners and self-insuring rural families. “Small business owners want to provide medical insurance for employees, but the cost is prohibitive,” Scott notes. “I can help them provide employees with insurance at no cost to the owner.
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The Greatest Show on Earth Already Missing the Circus
By Sharon Knierim
Have you ever attended a performance of the circus? If you have, then you almost certainly have memories of two or three hours of some of the most exhilarating kind of entertainment on this planet. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus closed down for good this past May, and I find myself fondly recalling the excitement I always felt when the circus came to town. The circus, which entertained millions of us for more than a century, carried us away to wonderful places where humans could fly through the air while performing somersaults in spectacularly glittered and sequined costumes. Those costumes seemed to be part of a dream (though most of us would never be caught wearing them). Beautifully colored feathers adorned both the hair and costumes of many of the beautiful women who glided back and forth in one of the three rings. Many of us had never seen elephants before the circus came to town, and now they appeared before us, marching in circles, each trunk clasping the tail in front of it. Even the old elephant was bedecked with the most lavish garments and trimmings, which seemed to bring that old gray animal into the spotlight of glamour and intrigue. Don’t forget the master of ceremonies, with his white jodhpurs and red morning coat. When he entered the big
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top, we knew we were in for a rollicking good time. That tall hat atop his head brought him to a regal height as he turned round and round into the light, his wonderful voice inviting us to direct our eyes to Ring One and then Ring Two. Of course, there was always something even more enticing happening in Ring Three. There was so much going on, a child hardly knew where to look! Of course, everyone loved the clowns. It was astonishing that they never seemed to run out of ideas to tease the audience. Whether happy-faced or with an upside-down smile, those clowns tugged at everyone’s heartstrings. Our favorite clown act was the tiny car that pulled into the center ring to unload more clowns than we could count. Another favorite was the clown walking the invisible dog on a leash.
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The bearded lady was a cause for alarm for some children (including this one). In real life, some of us had seen (mostly older) women with chin whiskers and had wondered how that could be possible. Would we all have beards when we were grown? I was sure we would. Plenty of little girls checked their chins for weeks after seeing the circus and spent too much time in front of the mirror, looking for pesky hairs. Decades later, some of us have found chin hairs, but I doubt if any of us have developed full beards. Still…the circus was a mysterious world of endless possibilities. The sights and sounds of the circus had the ability to transport us to another world, and the fabulous aroma of the circus will always stay in our minds. Shaking our piggy banks until they were empty allowed us to hail food vendors as they hawked their wares up and down the aisles. At the end of each performance, every child and more than a few adults had filled their tummies with mouthwatering buttered popcorn and painted their lips pink and blue with mountains of cotton candy, piled high in paper cones. Two or three hot dogs and lemonades later, we were still willing to eat anything that was offered. Our mothers probably had to deal with our stomachaches overnight, but, all in all, everyone went home happy and excited. Many of us imagined running away with the circus (do you know anyone who really did?). The circus was a completely different world than the one most of us recognized. It appeared to be a wonderful place where there were no schedules and no steadfast rules to be observed day after day. Free spirits reigned there, and it looked like a place where any kid could do whatever any kid felt like doing, whenever she felt like doing it! That was the romantic notion of the circus. In reality, of course, there must have been plenty of rules and schedules to maintain. Unbeknownst to the children watching, any endeavor as complicated as a traveling circus with multiple acts, dozens of wild animals, tons of equipment, and a cast of who knows how many performers must certainly have required lots of detailed planning. But when you’re sitting ringside at the Greatest Show on Earth, none of that seems real. Everything seems like magic. WE
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Heading Back to School It’s Never Too Late! By Kathy Glow
Education comes in many forms and is something that a person never outgrows. Sometimes, as adults, we decide that we would like to learn more about a particular subject, or we find that our current career isn’t as fulfilling as we once imagined. It’s never too late to go back to school and learn something new or pursue the possibility of a second career in an up-and-coming field. According to business magazines such as Forbes, Fortune, and Business Insider, some of the hottest new careers in the coming years will be those in the health, technology, and finance fields. Due to aging shifts in our population and a medical industry that is booming, there is a greater need for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, home health and personal care aides, health services managers, and health educators. Advancing medical technology is even opening the way for remote healthcare specialists, biomedical engineers, and implant technicians. Some hot up-and-coming careers focus on our growing fascination with and dependence on technology. Many new workers, from smart-home repair technicians to software developers, are needed in this field. Computer and information security analysts are in high demand. As our personal and business worlds expand and intertwine, interpreters and translators are often needed. In the worlds of business and finance, analysts are constantly in demand, as are human resources specialists. There is also a growing need for dental hygienists, occupational and physical therapists, medical sonographers, and mental health and family therapists. With such a wide variety of in-demand and interesting career moves to make, there is surely something for anyone eager to make a change. However, sometimes the mere prospect of change is so overwhelming that it puts a stop to a career move before it really starts. Don’t be daunted by the idea of starting fresh! Yes, there are a lot of decisions to make—just take it step by step. The place to start for advice and counseling is at a Career Planning Center (CPC). Almost every college and university—both cyber and brick and mortar—has one. Through a CPC, you can learn more about yourself and identify your interests, values, and skills. You can explore occupations and majors and research career descriptions. If you know you want to make a change but aren’t sure what your path will be, the counselors at a CPC can help you make those career and college decisions. They can help you compare college characteristics. Once you have selected a school, they can assist you with scholarships, financial aid awards, and grants. When you’re done with school and it’s time for you to find a job in your new field, a CPC can help you search industries in your area and assist you with improving your job-search skills and strategies, developing your resume, and managing your career portfolio. Many CPCs offer a host of services, such as
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individual appointments, workshops, career panels, campus interviews, career fairs, and alumni events. College can be a fun and exciting place for young students who arrive straight out of high school, but most adults with a career and family simply don’t have a lot of time to hang out on a college campus. Luckily, there are many accelerated and online programs available that condense coursework and allow you to achieve your academic and career goals without neglecting your personal and work obligations. For adults returning to school, the flexibility and convenience of online learning may have enormous appeal. Some classes can be completed in as little as five weeks, sometimes with the learner setting the pace. The length of each program varies from school to school, so do your research before selecting a program. Some associate degrees may take as little as 15 months, while others may take up to two years. Bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees will likely take longer. One type of accelerated master’s degree includes a combined bachelor’s/master’s program designed to allow students to complete requirements for a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. The goal of accelerated programs is to get students out of school and into the workforce as quickly as possible, which has advantages and disadvantages. Accelerated courses often offer a blend of classroom learning and online activities. Rather than operating on a semester schedule like traditional schools, accelerated courses utilize quarters or other short terms that can last anywhere from five to 12 weeks and may be offered year-round. This shortens the time it takes to complete the requirements, but it also shortens the time you have to study the material. More to do in less time may lead some students with full-time jobs and family responsibilities to burn out quickly. Finally, most accelerated programs cost less than traditional programs; however, less financial aid may be available. Workers without a college degree may be interested
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in specializing in a specific area within their industry, re-entering the job force, or seeking to enter a new career field. They may choose to attend two-year career training schools called technical schools, vocational schools, or trade schools. Such schools allow students to earn an associate degree or certificate and learn specific skills necessary for a particular job. (In some cases, trade schools are closely aligned with area businesses to train students for the type of jobs those businesses need to fill.) The career training provided by trade schools can prepare students for a wide variety of different careers and industries, including automotive repair, medical coding, animal care, graphic design, cosmetology, esthetics, aviation, culinary arts—the list goes on and on. Students can learn a trade in less time than it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree, and, in some cases, for significantly less money. Earning an associate degree can help a worker advance in her field and earn more money. Trade programs may also be offered at community colleges, which often provide education in skilled trades but also serve as a stepping stone to a four-year degree. Many private colleges have independent study options that allow you to go at your own pace. These may be offered online, on campus, or as flex courses. Instead of having to wait until the semester begins, a student can start classes at any time. Work is at the student’s own pace and can take from 12 weeks to six months to complete. While many people may have the drive and desire to learn a new skill, some do not have the necessary finances. There are ways to finance your second career and even deduct educational expenses. Adults who are single and make less than $48,000 or are married and make less than $96,000 may be able to claim a Lifetime Learning Credit. If you are self-employed, you may be able to write off up to 35 percent of your coursework as a job or
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career expense. If you are employed and continuing education is one of your employee benefits, your employer can pay for up to $5,250 per year for classes for you, but you cannot write them off yourself. Tax deduction laws are tricky when it comes to learning a new skill or career. Many laws state that the courses you take can’t qualify you for a new career, only maintain or improve your current skill levels. Consult with your tax attorney to learn how best to proceed on this route. Federal aid is also available to adult learners. Just like traditional college students, adults need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no age limit on receiving federal aid. Credit scores are not considered for most federal student aid programs, though any former student loans need to be in good standing. Even though there is no federal student grant or loan designated for single parents, federal student aid can be used to pay child care costs while the parent is in school. If you are a military member, there are several aid options available, such as the Yellow Ribbon Program. Be sure to research what aid might be available to you before you enroll in a school or program. Check the U.S. Department of Labor’s free scholarship search tool (www. CareerOneStop.org) to find scholarships. Maybe you want to finish a degree you’ve already started or start the degree you wish you’d begun long ago. Maybe you want to boost your career or turn it in a new direction. Whatever your end goal, going back to school doesn’t have to be daunting and intimidating. If you do some of your homework before school begins, your efforts will surely earn you an A. Sources for this article included: financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov, www. usnews.com, www.forbes.com, www.bestdegreeprograms.org, and www.careeronestop.org. WE
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Interiors by Design
Creating a Feel-Good Home The Connection Between Color and Mood
By Robyn V. Powell
Have you ever noticed how spending time in a certain room can evoke a feeling of calm and serenity? Artists and interior designers have long understood how color can dramatically affect our moods and emotions. While one paint color can make a room feel gloomy, a different hue can cheer it up or add a sense of drama. Color can change how furniture looks in a room and even change the perceived size and shape of a room. With the power to influence our state of mind and alter our perceptions, is it any wonder that the challenge of choosing a color scheme for your home can seem overwhelming? It doesn’t have to be. A little color psychology may be just what you need. Decoding color and understanding how it affects your psyche can empower you to make it work to your home’s advantage. While color’s impact on us is somewhat subjective, based on our personal preferences, it’s widely recognized that each color has a psychological value. For many people, bold red stirs excitement. Warm and energetic red can be a fabulous choice for a dining room, where you want to promote conversation and inspire a hearty appetite. Youthful and playful orange does well in a room that is lively and interactive, such as a game room or a home gym. Painting a room yellow is like adding a drop of sunshine. In its palest hue, yellow is delightful in a nursery, while deeper
shades are natural choices for kitchens and sunrooms. Blue is known to induce calm, reducing heart rate and lowering blood pressure. Blue is a great choice for bedrooms or rooms where you want to retreat and relax. Aqua and mint lend a fresh, clean appeal to bathrooms, while green, the color of spring, is our connection to nature and symbolizes hope and renewal. Universally appealing, green can work in any room. As much as color affects a room, tone matters, too. Light colors are airy and expansive and tend to open up a space, making it seem larger and brighter. Dark colors create a more intimate space and can give a room an air of sophistication. When you’re choosing paint colors, ask yourself how you want to feel when you’re in that room. Once you know that, you can begin to use colors that naturally evoke those moods. While neutrals have been popular over the past years, the recent return to bold colors like navy and jewel tones reflects people’s desire to bring color back into the home. Balancing bold color with the calming influence of restful neutrals will ›››
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Out and About
Vitality Aesthetics Traditional and Cutting-Edge Technology By Libby Kinder
Vitality Aesthetics is an exciting new family practice and aesthetic spa for men and women, located right here in Colorado Springs. The primary medical practitioner, Dr. Matthew Young, is a physician with a family medicine practice in the Woodland Park area, as well. He has the honor of recently being rated Best Family Physician in the area by his colleagues. Over the past three years, Dr. Young became increasingly passionate about offering aesthetic medical procedures at his Woodland Park office. Six months ago, he opened a second location, on the north end of Colorado Springs, which focuses solely on medical spa and aesthetic treatments for women and men. At Vitality Aesthetics, Dr. Young is joined by nurse practitioners Jenny Sullivan, James Lehman, and April Young. Massage therapists and a nutritionist are also part of the staff; a general surgeon will be joining the Vitality Aesthetics staff in the near future. Referrals have been encouraging and are coming in from advertising, through Dr. Young’s family practice, and from the Vitality Aesthetics online presence. CEO Matt Brown states, “We want people to feel beautiful, inside and out, after visiting Vitality Aesthetics. We want everyone to know that our practice is a unisex, genderneutral, safe environment.” Vitality Aesthetics offers many common aesthetic treatments, such as massage therapy, weight loss solutions, liposuction, Botox, injectable facial fillers, and laser hair and skin treatments. In addition to these more conventional aesthetic treatments, Vitality Aesthetics also offers newer and more innovative procedures to help clients look and feel their best. CoolSculpting is the world’s number-one FDAapproved, non-invasive fat reduction procedure. With CoolSculpting, controlled cooling targets fat cells. The targeted cells freeze, die, and are consequently eliminated naturally from the body. Patients lose approximately 23 percent of fat cells in the treated area, Matt notes. Vitality Aesthetics does more CoolSculpting procedures than any other provider in the Colorado Springs area. Vitality Aesthetics also offers skin-tightening procedures, including Pellevé. This is a non-invasive skin procedure that targets unwanted wrinkles through radiofrequency energy. The result is a visible and tangible improvement in skin tightness and reduction of wrinkles. Vitality Aesthetics also offers Botox injections for the cosmetic treatment of wrinkles, but that’s not all! Dr. Young also offers Botox as a successful treatment for migraine headaches, and he notes that they are now frequently covered by insurance. Another service, BioTE, makes the aging process more comfortable through bio-identical hormone balance for both men and women. BioTE allows the patient to
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regain energy and muscle strength, have a greater ability to lose weight, increase mental clarity, feel younger and happier again, and experience an increased quality of life while preventing age-related illness. Before hormone treatment begins, each client’s proper hormone levels are determined through blood work analysis. The treatment consists of tiny pellets that are inserted under the skin and release hormones into the body. BioTE also offers vitamins, probiotics, and supplements, all geared toward optimal health. Many women experience urinary incontinence or vaginal discomfort as a result of childbirth or aging. Unfortunately, modesty and embarrassment often lead to these issues going untreated. That doesn’t have to be the case! One helpful procedure offered at Vitality Aesthetics is the MonaLisa Touch. This laser treatment stimulates your cells to produce more collagen, which helps alleviate many uncomfortable vaginal symptoms. MonaLisa Touch includes a set of three treatments, with noticeable results after just the first treatment! Sarah Richards is the practice administrator at Vitality Aesthetics, and she is overwhelmingly pleased with her personal results after her second MonaLisa Touch treatment. “My problem was urinary incontinence. Everything was not tight, and I couldn’t maintain urinary control,” Sarah shares. “I’m shocked at the difference after the second procedure! I don’t have to always be on guard. I can run and work out with no leakage. My partner was noticeably surprised after the second procedure. I feel whole again.” Dr. Young and his staff work hard to stay on top of ever-changing technology, regularly acquiring new and innovative equipment. Their main focus is to help their patients look and feel their best! To accomplish this, they offer traditional and cutting-edge procedures, both invasive and non-invasive. Their rates are competitive and are frequently lower than you’ll find at other facilities in the Colorado Springs area. Vitality Aesthetics is located at 7680 Goddard Street, in Colorado Springs. They can be reached by phone at 719-502-9779. They encourage you to peruse their website at www.Vitality-Aesthetics.com for a full list of the services they provide. New procedures are being added to provide a comprehensive treatment menu for women and men who are ready to look and feel their best. WE
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Good Looks
Kick Off Your Shoes! This Season’s Manicure and Pedicure Trends By Monica L. Davis
Whether you are vacationing in the Hamptons or enjoying a stay-cation in your hometown, having well-manicured nails completes your entire look for summer holidays and every day! What is fun, fabulous, and trending this season? One new technique is ombré nails. Ombré is a coloring technique in which one color blends into another color. This technique is popular in clothing, hair, and now—nails! For example, your nails could start out with a rich burgundy at the base that blends into a golden tone as it reaches the tip. What a fascinating look! The French manicure has taken a twist this season—an asymmetrical twist! French manicures traditionally are designed to resemble natural nails; the base is painted pink and the tips are done in white. For this season, the clean, white hues cut across the pink base diagonally. This new twist on a classic oldie but goodie makes your nails look elegant and fresh. The color picks of this season are pinks and grays. Pink nails are timeless, and any one of the many shades provides a feminine, classic look. Gray polishes reveal your smoky side and are pretty enough to complement any occasion! Other favorite colors are ocean blues, electric oranges, and blood reds. The latest in nail art this season is cuticle jewelry (and who doesn’t like jewelry?). Actually, this look is accomplished by lining the outer edge of the cuticle with a glittery gold or silver polish.
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Stripes are also making a huge appearance this season. Lots of varieties are being seen, from a single stroke in a bold color to multiple stripes creating a unique pattern. Using the season’s most popular colors in these patterns gives you an edgy yet understated look that you can wear in the office, at dinner, or at the pool. It’s perfect for summer. Nails are also shaped during a manicure, and the standard shapes have long been square, oval, and round. This season, the choices have expanded! A newer shape is the almond nail. For this shape, the nails are filed along the sides, similar to the oval shape, but the nail wall is tapered to end in a rounded peak, comparable to the shape of an almond. Stiletto nails are also increasingly popular. This spiky look starts off the same as its nuttier friend, the almond nail, but ends at a much sharper point. Natural nails are often too weak to hold these structures on their own, so they may be
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reinforced with gel or acrylic. If you are fond of a longer-term manicure solution, you most likely are familiar with acrylics and gel manicures. The buzz around manicures lately has been the dip powder manicure. Dip powder manicures are made up of an acrylic base, just like their traditional counterparts, but they last longer—sometimes up to eight weeks! They also offer a more comfortable fit, with lower risk of lifting and chipping. Dip powder manicures have been around since the 1980s and are making a comeback. In the early ’80s, most salons were using fiberglass, gels, and acrylics. The new dip technology offered a method of strengthening the nails using a powder and adhesive, instead of a monomer, which improved the customer experience by reducing fumes and odors in the salon. With the dip powder manicure, the color comes from a very fine pigmented powder. Your nails are dipped into a little jar of your chosen color. Instead of using UV rays to seal in your polish, the powder is applied between the base coat and the sealant. This process allows nails to dry instantly. Summer is sandal season, so we also have to consider the toes! Pedicures are the embodiment of pampering yourself. During a pedicure, the nail technician will exfoliate your feet, removing any dead skin and controlling calluses. In addition, she will trim your nail and cuticle area to keep this often-neglected spot clean. During a pedicure, you will also receive a foot and calf massage, which improves circulation and relieves tension. Don’t forget the most enjoyable part (for me, anyway)—the indulgent foot soak! You can indulge in one of many different varieties of specialty pedicures, which often involve special ingredients in the foot soak and exfoliation. These specialties vary by salon, but I’ve seen some marvelous ones, like chocolate, champagne, margarita, and milk and honey. Delicious! Some women choose a simple and professional look on their hands and really let their personality show on their feet. Why not choose something fun for your summer toes? Perhaps a nautical or patriotic design? Or go bold and bright with some of the trending colors like ocean blues and electric oranges. You’ll feel a little summer excitement every time you look down at your feet. Enjoy your summer! Sources for this article included: www. allure.com, www.leaf.tv, www.luxelounge.com, and www.self.com. WE July 2017
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Healthy Living
Lifetime Dental A Lifetime Approach to Dental Health By Tina L. Wisler
We’re half way through the year and many of us forgot about those earlier resolutions to form healthier habits this year. Well, there’s no time like the present to get back on track to a healthier and more beautiful smile. Dr. David Blackley and his staff at Lifetime Dental will support your journey to a healthier you with their lifetime approach to dental health. Lifetime Dental is dentistry done right, the first time. We all know we need to brush and floss daily to prevent plaque and bacteria buildup that can lead to periodontal gum disease. But did you know that a dental evaluation with Lifetime Dental can assist in identifying preventive measures that can be taken to ensure a lifetime of good dental health? Lifetime Dental is not a one-size-fits-all dental office. Dr. Blackley and his staff focus on one patient at a time. The staff at Lifetime Dental consists of Dr. Blackley, expanded duties dental assistant Kim, dental hygienist Dori, and office manager and insurance
specialist Gayla, each trained and certified in his or her specialty. An evaluation of each patient’s dental history and goals is the first step in a patient’s journey to improved dental health with Lifetime Dental. The evaluation is multi-faceted. X-rays and photographs are taken to evaluate wear patterns and existing dental work. An oral cancer screening is performed and, if necessary, a referral to an oral surgeon for a biopsy may be recommended. A jaw exam checks for clicking or popping, both of which are indications of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problem. A periodontal disease evaluation is accomplished by checking the depth of the pocket around each tooth.
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A depth of 3 mm or less is normal. A depth of more than 3 mm is an indication of periodontal disease and may require a deeper cleaning to remove the bacteria buildup in the pocket. The evaluation includes one-on-one time with Dr. Blackley. He uses this time to listen to any problems or requests the patient may have about their teeth. Finding the core cause of any problem is his goal. Sensitive teeth, for example, may be caused by cavities or periodontal disease. A patient may request cosmetic dentistry services. The most common cosmetic dentistry services provided by Lifetime Dental are teeth whitening, stain removal, implants, and veneers. Based on the evaluation findings, a customized dental plan is developed and reviewed with the patient. Dr. Blackley loves the scientific part of calculating the most efficient treatment plan for each patient. He presents the findings and options to the patient. Lifetime Dental uses props to demonstrate how the various treatments are implemented, which provides patients with realistic expectations for each recommended treatment. Most importantly, the patient chooses the options with which to move forward. Each patient is educated on healthy dental habits. Brushing and flossing are required to reduce plaque buildup and kill bacteria that can cause periodontal disease. The most common place for plaque and bacteria buildup is behind the lower front teeth, the result of improper brushing and mineral deposits from our saliva. Periodontal disease can be treated and maintained—but it is not curable. This makes prevention the best solution.
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Success at Your Fingertips Adding Value Everyone has their own definition of what success means. For some, it’s a specific list of wants; “things” they want to be able to have. For others, it’s about accolades and acknowledgements. No matter what your personal definition of success is, the question is still the same: How do I achieve it? By adding value to others.
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are always looking out for themselves and don’t take others into consideration. When you can shift the focus to how you can help others and how you can increase your value to them, things tend to start becoming reciprocal. You will find more success in all your relationships.
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” —Warren Buffett
“To add value to others, one must first value others.” —John C. Maxwell
There are success stories aplenty out there, but we all must write our own. The stumbling block that I think many of us fall on is we focus too much on the end result rather than on the path we take to get there. We become so focused on hitting specific mile markers, sales goals, or other benchmarks that we neglect the most important aspect: creating value. I have seen it time and again. You take two individuals in the same industry, and one can find great success and another just skims by or fails miserably. Most times, it has nothing to do with the product or service itself, but rather how the individual interacts in the situation. Those people who can truly share and explain the value of their product or service—who can give more value than they take—tend to rise to the top. This is a true statement not only in the business world but also in personal relationships. You know the types of people who
In the business world, whether you are an employee or an employer, you will find more success when you focus on how you can add more value to those around you. As an employee, this may be trying to find new ways to add to the bottom line. As an employer or manager, you may search for ways to add value to employees through job satisfaction. There are numerous ways to add value on both ends. Again, if you shift your focus to benefitting others, you will be amazed at what things start to happen.
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“When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you.”—Lolly Daskal For the next 30 days, I challenge you to join me and focus on adding value to others, both personally and professionally. See what shifts you can make happen. WE
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Free to be Free With Consideration and Responsibility On July 4, 1776, Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring that the 13 colonies which made up our young nation would no longer be under the rule of the British but would be, instead, a free nation. In that document, our founding fathers listed our rights…our freedoms. Ultimately, brave men and women fought the Revolutionary War in order to win those freedoms. It was hard work. Some thought they were heroes; others thought that what they did was treasonous. Many of them put their lives and fortunes at stake. This month, we celebrate that day. We still want to be free. I overheard some kids talking about how they weren’t free because they always have people…especially the teachers at school and parents at home…telling them what to do. I talked with my grandsons about that conversation. Did they feel free? We talked about all the things they can make decisions about: how they spend the money they get for gifts, what they wear to school, what they fix to eat, how they choose to spend their free time. They realize that, as they get older, though there will be others who tell them what to do, they will still be free to make many of their own decisions. I reminded them that being free is more than doing only what you want to do. To be free, I think we have to realize that we are all individuals. We do not have to think alike, dress alike, act alike, talk alike—we are not clones of some master model. Yes, there are times when we need to agree with others…or at least agree to disagree. Yes,
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there are times when a uniform or dress code is necessary…but even then, there’s some leeway for individuality. Yes, there are occasions when certain actions are expected out of consideration for others, such as sitting quietly in church or listening respectfully to a speaker…still, we are usually not forced to remain in those situations. Yes, there are some jobs in which a certain language or terminology is necessary in order to be understood…but that language can usually be left at the workplace. We have the freedom to express our individuality. We also have the responsibility to make sure our search for individuality does not interfere with someone else’s search for individuality. There are ways to avoid things that we find unpleasant, whether it is another person, a place, music, art, entertainment, language, attire, or anything else. Just as we change the station if we don’t like what comes on, we can simply turn away if we encounter something we don’t like. My grandsons and I agreed that being free includes consideration of others and accepting responsibility for ourselves. That’s not a big price to pay. They agreed that they really aren’t suffering too much as kids…even if they don’t always like what they have to do…just like adults. Kids are people, too. Enjoy your holiday. Happy birthday, America! Editor’s Note: Marge has three children, two grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She holds advanced degrees in education. Her life’s mission is to teach everyone that kids are people, too. WE
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By Jennifer Korst
Locally owned College Pharmacy has been making a difference in Colorado Springs since 1974. I learned that this pharmacy is one of the most experienced and comprehensive compounding centers in the United States, currently compounding 90 percent of its prescriptions filled. “We customize the prescription for what is best for the patient, with maximum effect and minimum side effects,” explains Deb Schaller, RPh. Deb is the supervising pharmacist for the non-sterile compounding department; she has been with College Pharmacy since 2003. With the pharmacy’s history, knowledge, and long-time employees, its staff members build close relationships with their patients. “After working retail at a large chain, I enjoy having more time for patient focus and interaction,” Deb shares. “We work hard to get the patient exactly the prescription they need.” College Pharmacy can accommodate its patients’ needs with over-the-counter nutritional supplements; retail prescriptions; and customized compounded medications for adults, children, and pets. A custom compound is prepared from pure, pharmaceuticalgrade raw materials in accordance with a physician’s prescription, based on the patient’s needs. The basis of the compounding profession of pharmacy has always been the “triad”—the patient-physicianpharmacist relationship. All ingredients of compounds meet strict guidelines to ensure safety and purity. College Pharmacy compounds sterile and non-sterile medications. Why compound? College Pharmacy compounds offer patients preservative and allergen-free medications, discontinued medications, and dosage variations. Every patient has different needs that “one size fits all” medications may not fulfill. For example, if the patient is on several different medications, College Pharmacy can compound them together. For children, if the flavor of a medication isn’t working, they can change that taste to be more pleasing to your child. If you need a medication for an infant or medicine in a different form due to difficulty in swallowing pills, College Pharmacy can create a new dosage form. Compounding medications helps the patient find balance in what he or she needs. What makes a great compound? The compounding process, attention to detail, and the quality of the components complete a great preparation. This is exemplified more in College Pharmacy’s Sterile Compounding Services. College Pharmacy has a state-of-the-art compounding facility where all sterile formulations are compounded by specially trained
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pharmacists and compounding technicians using advanced techniques and equipment. Additionally, College Pharmacy is one of the only compounding pharmacies in Colorado that creates and presses sublingual tablets. The tablet melts under your tongue and offers a faster and more complete absorption than traditional oral medications. Sublingual Tablets are available for hormone replacement; pain management; single or combination drug delivery; and more. Deb consults with customers on biological identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Hormones are a very powerful substance that affects every cell within our bodies. To assess your need for hormones, Deb provides you with a packet of information with a symptoms list and a self-assessment form. First, talk to your healthcare practitioner to see if he or she is familiar with BHRT. If you do not currently have a practitioner or one that is familiar with BHRT, contact College Pharmacy to request a practitioner through their website www.collegepharmacy.com. College Pharmacy also offers hormone and nutritional consultations for men. The next step: lab work for specific hormones levels and blood testing through your provider; saliva testing can be purchased through College Pharmacy. Based on lab results, Deb works closely with the practitioner to determine a course of treatment. BHRT is available in sublingual tablets; topical gels and creams; and pellet implants. “Seeing results and how my customers perceive themselves makes for a rewarding part of my job,” Deb expresses. Thyroid patients can find many options at College Pharmacy, including Nature-Throid, Armour Thyroid, and many others. College Pharmacy staff members’ experiences compounding both natural and synthetic thyroid formulations allow them to provide patients with answers they need. For patients who choose a compounded natural thyroid formula or a synthetic formula, it offers comprehensive services backed by more than 40 years of compounding experience. For more information, stop by the pharmacy at 3505 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., Suite 101; call 719-262-0022; or email customerservice@collegepharmacy.com. WE
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Brain Mapping Understanding Your Brain Could Improve Your Health
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Despite all the progress humans have made over the past few millennia, many mysteries remain. The largest of these is something that can be easy to overlook: How, exactly, do our brains work? No one has the answer, but a process called brain mapping is helping us better understand how and why we think, feel, and act the way we do—and what we can do about it. By figuring out what parts of our noggin light up during certain activities, scientists and specialists are starting to decode the brain’s functions, which could lead to solutions for treating attention disorders and autism or controlling harmful emotional behaviors like rage. Digestion, sleep quality, hormone production, immune responses, heart rate, and so much more is directly or indirectly controlled by the brain. Brain mapping can be used as a tool to help identify problem areas of the brain. So, how does it work? During brain mapping, sensors are placed on your head to measure the electrical activity in your brain (this is called an electroencephalogram [EEG]). The data collected by the EEG are compiled and analyzed in what is called a quantitative EEG (qEEG). Results can then be compared to what is considered a “normal” electrical response. Brain mapping can help show if there is less activity or more activity than there should be in a certain part of the brain. It will also show how well different parts of the brain are communicating with each other. This communication is important for tasks such
as reading aloud, which requires your brain’s visual and auditory processing neurons to work together. Clinics focused on mental health may offer brain mapping services. Specialists who perform this technique are trained or certified in brain mapping, biofeedback, and neurofeedback (brain training). Biofeedback is a technique in which you are connected to sensors that give you feedback about how different parts of your body (the heart, for example) respond to stimuli like stress. Neurofeedback, then, is a type of biofeedback that is specific to brain activity. It is a noninvasive, drug-free system that may correct irregular brainwaves. Proper brainwave function can significantly increase focus and attention or improve sleep patterns and memory. If a qEEG shows that electrical activity is not within a normal range, neurofeedback processes can be used as a treatment to help regulate activity. These processes may involve having a patient play a video game while hooked up to an EEG. When the EEG shows abnormal brain activity, the therapist conducting the test will stop the video game. Once brain activity returns to normal, she will start
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the game again. This continues until the patient is able to recognize the abnormality and then regulate his brain’s electrical response. Neurofeedback processes differ depending on the nature of the patient’s disorder (attention-related or behavioral). A 2014 study on school-aged children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), published in The Journal of Pediatrics, showed that children who received neurofeedback training were more likely to improve their ADHD symptoms than children who received cognitive training. (Cognitive training involves the same sort of repetitive exercises but without the use of sensors to see when changes in the brain are taking place.) These improvements remained six months later. Biofeedback has been studied at Boston Children’s Hospital, with children who struggle with anger management. The sensors in these tests measured heart rate while the children played a video game that involved shooting aliens. The catch? When a child’s heart rate increased to a certain rate, suggesting feelings of anger, her virtual gun shot blanks until her heart rate decreased. This type of biofeedback measured heart rate; neurofeedback works in a similar way but measures brain function. Especially in the case of children, brain mapping may be a noninvasive option for both the diagnosis and the treatment of certain disorders. A qEEG may reveal that a child who was thought to have ADHD actually suffers from feelings of anxiety that cause her to act out. In a case such as this, neurofeedback could help teach the child how to control the way she reacts to situations, helping to reduce her anxiety and the resulting undesirable behaviors. Other conditions that could benefit from neurofeedback include depression, PTSD, addiction, insomnia, and many other brain-related conditions. Although brain mapping is not yet a “mainstream” practice, it can bring you fascinating information about what’s going on in your head and may offer helpful insight into your own behavior. Neurofeedback can provide coping techniques for patients with certain disorders. If you’re interested in brain mapping, search for a clinic in your area or ask your physician or therapist for a recommendation. Sources for this article included: www.aetna. com, www.isnr.org, www.drakeinstitute.com, www.washingtonpost.com, www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov, hms.harvard.edu, www.nymetroparents. com, and www.neurocorecenters.com. WE
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Exterior Home Makeover It’s More Than Just Curb Appeal
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Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time of year to give the exterior of your home a fantastic new look! To really make over your home’s exterior, you’ll want to cover four areas: windows, doors, siding, and gutters. Installing new, insulated windows can provide value in a variety of ways, including making you and your family more comfortable and lowering your heating and cooling bills. First, decide what frame material, style, glazing, and glass tech you want. On the windows you’re considering, check the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label, which rates a window in four ways: U-Factor, which measures how highly insulated a window is; Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, which measures how well a window resists heat gain; Visible Transmittance, which measures how much light passes through a window; and Air Leakage, which measures how much air will go through the window. There are also warranties to consider. Most companies will boast having a “lifetime” warranty for their windows, but experts advise not to take this at face value. Is the warranty for the life of the window, for the life of the house, or for your tenure at the house? Ask the company for references or check for reviews, and ask references how efficiently any warranty-related service calls were handled. What exterior makeover would be complete without a new front door? There are several types to choose from, including steel
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entry, fiberglass, and wood. Steel entry doors are the cheapest option but have the shortest longevity. Fiberglass doors are a good middle-of-the-road option. Wooden doors are the most expensive but can last the longest, with proper maintenance. A front door is only as good as its locks. Traditional knob locks are handy but vulnerable to break-ins. If you’re going to use a knob lock on your exterior door, it’s a good idea to also have a dead bolt lock. Dead bolt locks are the most popular lock for front doors, as they are highly secure and cost-effective. They come in four types: single, double, jimmy proof, and captive. A more modern option is having a keyless entry pad, which is essentially a deadbolt lock that uses a keypad (touch or card) instead of a physical key. Now you’ll want some nice, new siding to go with those windows and doors. The most popular kinds of siding include vinyl, wood, brick, stucco, stone or stone veneer, and fibercement. Vinyl siding is low-cost and easy to maintain. Wood siding comes in clapboard, shakes, or shingles. Wood siding can be very durable when painted and properly maintained.
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Enthusiasm is Contagious Get Back to Excitement and Fun Enthusiasm is something that most of us find contagious. It’s fun to be around someone who is passionate about what they are doing. Often, it appears as if they are almost childlike when they are talking to us about their business, their children or grandchildren, their home remodeling project, their charity— whatever it is that is currently pushing their buttons! “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson The other thing about being around enthusiastic people is that it, at times, makes us stop and reflect upon what—if anything—is currently pushing our buttons. We find ourselves asking, “What topic of conversation can I bring up that makes me light up like that?” Most of us have experienced times in our lives where we are literally surviving day to day—or even minute to minute—because there are so many demands on our time. It may feel as if finding that feeling of enthusiasm will take WAY too much time and energy! Enthusiasm? You’ve got to be kidding, right? However, these may be the times when we need enthusiasm the most. “Enthusiasm releases the drive to carry you over obstacles and adds significance to all you do.” —Norman Vincent Peale
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Now, going from overwhelmed to enthusiasm won’t happen overnight. Just like everything in our lives that we deliberately create, we have to realize that the first step is to make a decision that enthusiasm is something that we want back. The next step is to reflect upon, and make a decision on what brings us the most joy in our lives—what adventure will push our buttons? “Identifying your enthusiasm requires courage and heroic creative vision. You have to believe that what you want is possible for you.” —Marsha Sinetar We may have to start small. If we are really feeling out of control, then maybe the thing we can become most enthusiastic about is having a day off work! It may be something as simple as getting our house straightened up. Perhaps we will become enthused about having a night out with a friend. Just as enthusiasm is contagious from someone who is enthusiastic, enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm within ourselves. If we take it one little step at a time, we may suddenly realize that our energy level has risen and we are ready to pick another—somewhat bigger—subject to become excited about. Little by little, we will look back and be amazed at how simple it really was to get to a more enthusiastic place—and life will once again, be exciting and fun. WE
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