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Publisher’s Notes
Life Hello, all. As I write this, I am sitting outside a hotel in Pasadena. A few days ago, my husband Manny’s father passed away. It was very sudden. He died of a cardiac arrest. Manny and I got on a plane and headed to his hometown of Los Angeles to be with his family and for him to be here to help with the arrangements. This is the first time that I have met most of his family. I had met his brother, Eladio, when he came to Omaha about a year ago. Now I have met his mother, his three other siblings, and their spouses and children. As you can imagine, these are not the best of circumstances, but they have made me feel welcome. I knew when we got on the plane that this would be a challenging trip for Manny. He left Los Angeles to join the Navy when he was 18 years old, and he hasn’t lived there since. Manny talked to his father on a weekly basis and has been back several times in the last few years to visit. When Manny called to tell me that his father had died, he said, “I was going to call him today.” Manny and I are working together to get through this challenging time. When we had a couple of hours to spare, Manny drove me around to show me his hometown…where he lived, played, and went to school. I had only spent time in this large megalopolis once before, when I was 16 years old. Now, I’ve seen the Rose Bowl, Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, and the Queen Mary…just to name a few. It is astounding to me how many famous landmarks are here. (Manny and I have discussed how many popular songs include references to these landmarks.) Manny suggested that we get a hotel in Old Town Pasadena, which has been just perfect. It’s only about 15 minutes from his mother’s house. It’s a very quaint, peaceful community that is a nice respite from the rest of L.A. I have had some time to reflect while I’ve been here. Manny’s entire family is still in shock at the very sudden passing of Manny’s father. What it has done is remind me, once again, that life is short. If you love someone…please tell them, show them, listen to them, and respect them. Manny always finished conversations with his father by saying, “I love you.” Let’s all hope to be so fortunate when someone close to us passes. Have a great Thanksgiving, all. We will talk next month.
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Out and About
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To Your Good Health
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Healthy Living
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Home Works
Happy birthday, Scorpio! Traveling with family will be your focus. This time of year is when bonding and making memories impact your life the most.
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Renting versus buying? It should be really no surprise that more and more people are choosing to rent or lease their homes instead.
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The Market Place
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Income Outcome
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Positive Perspective
Studies have shown that women spend approximately 72 days during their lifespan shaving or waxing unwanted hair. Don’t you have something more important to do?
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Our gut feelings are coming to us to give us a heads-up on whether we should go for something… or not.
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Fashion Worthy
Style for the Young at Heart How to Dress Your Age, Only Younger! By Holly Bell
Be honest: We all feel a tiny thrill when someone assumes we’re a little younger than we are. When we look in the mirror and see a vibrant, youthful woman looking back at us, it puts a little pep in our step and boosts our self-confidence. On the other hand, we do NOT want to be tagged as someone who is “trying too hard” or wearing clothing more suitable for someone half her age…her daughter, perhaps? We want to look young and fresh, fashionable and sophisticated, and, above all, tasteful. How do we do it? Here are some ideas. Wear leather or faux leather. Leather pants may be going too far, but a leather jacket brings an edge when paired with simple classic separates. Add a complementary piece (like a scarf) to complete the look, and keep the rest very simple. The look is elegant, appears expensive, and stays youthful. Choose solid colors in neutral tones. Nothing is more elegant than a monochromatic outfit. Three tones of gray look wonderful, as do combined tones of taupe and beige. Not sure whether you have these looks already in your closet? Try reorganizing by color instead of by item to discover monochromatic looks. Add simple silver jewelry to a gray look, and accessorize in gold with taupe and beige. Younger people often wear tiny, delicate jewelry, but a statement piece can work if it’s a great piece. If you are wearing a statement necklace, keep the rest of your accessories to a minimum. This look is so classy, you cannot go wrong with it. Wear modern jeans. It’s time to update your jeans to high-waisted, curvehugging ones! A dark wash is best and can work for both casual and dressy looks. A crisp white blouse with a modern jean and a shoe or boot with a little heel is youthful and fashionable. Again, add a third piece to put together your look. That piece could be a jacket, vest, or scarf. The modern blazer jacket is an essential asset to your wardrobe. Pop it over your jeans, add a white shirt, and you are cool, sophisticated, and youthful.
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Prints for the win. Love a new trend and want to wear it? Go ahead! Keep the rest of your look solid and classic. I personally love all the animal prints out there! Anyone can wear them…just one at a time, please. Not your mom’s shoes. It’s important to wear shoes that don’t hurt your feet, but nothing ages an outfit more than “old lady shoes.” Consider wedge shoes or boots—they raise you up a little so you look longer but are still comfortable. One amazing trend that is going strong is the cute tennis shoe. White is great year-round if the weather is cooperating; otherwise, find some fun darker kicks (dingy white is no good). You can update a shirt with the half-tuck. What is the half-tuck? Take that oversized, hip-length top you’ve been wearing. Gather it into a tail in the front, right where your pants button. Pull it tight and tuck it in, but only in the front. Now, blouse it out and turn the edges under on the sides and back. Congratulations! You’ve just used the half-tuck to update your look! Shoulder interest has been a fashion staple for several seasons now and still is going forward. Rather than the cold shoulder of the past two seasons, shoulder interest could be cut-outs or a little puffy gather at the shoulder…even a padded shoulder. Shoulder interest can be worn at any age and is a feminine embellishment to counter all the tailored clothing looks. Last, but certainly not least, is to update your shapewear and other undergarments. Shapewear does not have to be uncomfortable—it’s not a bunch of hot, binding girdles anymore. Today’s shapewear is light and breathable, and it elevates your look and confidence. You’ll feel more put together, will look smoother, and will have better posture! Go a size or two up to make sure that you will still be comfortable. Hopefully, I have given you some great ideas to consider the next time you assess your closet and then go shopping. 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 www.charliebcollection.com
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Zodiac Forecast
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SCORPIO October 23–November 21 Happy birthday, Scorpio! Traveling with family will be your focus this month. This is the time of year when bonding and making memories impact your life the most. Don’t worry—taking time to be with family will not deter your success in your career. Your hard work and determination are what has made it possible to enjoy the good things in life! Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 22) The prediction for you this month is more travel for leisure. Expect to explore places you have never been and meet all kinds of different people! Capricorn (Dec 23–Jan 19) Your career is occupying most of your month. You would like to engage socially with people; however, you may need to limit the number of your commitments. Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 18) This month is all about education…but not academic education! You are fostering your spiritual education and improving your spiritual side from within. Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) This month, you and your family will enjoy love to the fullest. You are taking a long-needed break, which allows for more quality time with the ones you love most. Aries (Mar 21–April 19) The stars persist in showing something promising from overseas! Whether it is love, finance, or travel—all signs are pointing positively to overseas. Perhaps there is a big moment in your future! Taurus (Apr 20–May 20) Optimism looks good on you. Your professional prospects look bright. People know you as one who is
not willing to give up easily on your dreams. Prove them right! Gemini (May 21–Jun 20) The stars are aligned for your professional ambitions. You should be able to reach your career goals by the end of the month! Cancer (Jun 21–July 22) You will be traveling a lot to showcase your talents. Others will soon come to know how creative you are, and this will bring you profits! Leo (Jul 23–Aug 22) Fun and entertainment will be the focus of the month. Since Venus is aligned in your favor, your romantic life will be incredible! Others are easily attracted to your charm. Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22) Love is blooming for Virgo. Singles will fall into a romantic relationship easily, full of promise and devotion. Current relationships will flourish without any concerns! Libra (Sep 23–Oct 22) This may be a superb time to start traveling. Whether you are traveling for your profession or to spend time with loved ones for the winter holidays, the time to get going is now! WE
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Weekend Gourmet
Football in the Yard, Gatherings at the Table! By Kate Beiting
Baked Apples Cut off the tops of 6 apples. Core each one and place them in a muffin tin. In a skillet, sauté 1/3 cup of chopped fresh cranberries, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons of walnuts, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a dash each of ginger and nutmeg. Stir for a few minutes, until the berries pop. Spoon the mixture into the centers of the apples. Cover with foil. Add a bit of water to the space around the apples. Bake at 325 degrees for 30–35 minutes, or until apples are soft. Bloody Mary Blend together 4 cups of spicy vegetable tomato juice, 1 and 3/4 cups of vodka, 3 Tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons of horseradish, 2 teaspoons of finely grated shallots, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 2 Tablespoons of dill pickle juice, 2 teaspoons of Tabasco or hot sauce, and 3/4 teaspoon of celery seeds. Shake well and place in refrigerator. Serve over ice. Garnish with celery, black pepper, green olives, pickled okra, or lemon or lime slices. Brunch Casserole Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Line the dish with 3
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1 package of onion soup mix, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon each of black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Blend well, either by hand or with a blender. Add a bit of cayenne or hot sauce. Refrigerate. Serve with chips or veggies. Turkey Dinner for Two Mix 1 cup of white wine or chicken broth with 1/2 teaspoon of tarragon, a few dashes of salt and black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, and 2 Tablespoons of melted butter. Place 2 turkey breast tenderloins (6–8 ounces each) in a lightly greased casserole dish and pour the broth mixture over the turkey. Place 1 cup of sliced mushrooms and 2 peeled and cut-up sweet potatoes around the turkey. Bake at 375 degrees for 35–40 minutes, basting occasionally, until the turkey tests done (165 degrees). Remove, cover with foil, and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Maude’s Cranberry Sauce Rinse 1 pound of cranberries and spread them out onto a parchment-lined jelly-roll pan or cookie sheet. Sprinkle with 1 cup of sugar and 1 Tablespoon of fresh orange zest. Roast them in the oven at 350 degrees for 45–60 minutes, until the berries are bursting. Let them cool. Put the berries into a bowl and stir well. Add 1 Tablespoon of good brandy. Refrigerate. Makes 3 cups. Merry Widow Open-Faced Sandwiches Spread 4 pieces of bread with mayonnaise and 1 Tablespoon of cranberry sauce. Place several slices of sliced turkey on top of the sauce and add 1 or 2 pieces of Swiss cheese. Broil for 2–4 minutes, until the cheese is melty.
Thanksgiving Fruit Salad Wash and dice 2 cups of apples (leave the peel on, if you like). Mix the apples with 1/2 cup of diced pineapple, 1 cup of chopped celery, 1/2 cup of orange segments, 1 cut-up banana, a few diced maraschino cherries, and 1 cup of mini-marshmallows. Whip 1/4 cup of whipping cream and mix it in. Refrigerate. Before serving, stir in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts. Double Crust Pie Pastry Combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add 1 stick of cubed, unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of cubed, cold vegetable shortening. Mix well (by hand or with a mixer or food processor) until the pastry looks like peas or oatmeal. Add 1/2 cup of cold water until the mixture comes together. Divide into two. Make the mixture into 2 disks. Flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for several hours (or overnight) before rolling out. Apple Cider Pie Peel and slice a variety of apples (Jonathan, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious) until you have 10–12 cups. Put the apples into a large pot along with 3/4 cup of apple cider or juice. Boil and then cover. Cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring. Drain the juice into a smaller pan and set the apples aside. Reduce the juice over medium-high heat for 5–10 minutes until you end up with 1/4 cup. Pour the reduction into the apples. Stir in 1/3 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir well. Pour the apples mix into a pie pastry crust and dot with a few pieces of butter. Place another crust on top. Flute and vent. Bake on a cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 60 minutes (rotate pie after 30 minutes), until golden and bubbly. WE
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Franklin’s Treasures and Treats Nostalgic and Modern Gifts
By Kit Boesch
When you walk around Franklin’s Treasures and Treats, one of the items you might stumble upon is a sign that reads: “Wine does not make you fat. It makes you lean—against walls, chairs, and funny people.” This is just the kind of charming, laid-back attitude that you’ll find at Franklin’s—a store that won’t allow history to be forgotten. Franklin’s Treasures and Treats is located at 920 North 70th Street, in the Meadowlane Shopping Center in Lincoln. The nostalgia of the old Ben Franklin stores can be felt the moment you walk through the doors, and that’s no coincidence. Franklin’s Treasures and Treats is owned by the Schoenleber family, who also owned the Ben Franklin store that had been in that same location. After Ben Franklin closed in 2016, the Schoenlebers decided to re-open a new store—a modern retail outlet that pays tribute to the Ben Franklin stores of years past. As the holidays draw near, customers will find shelves stocked with many new product lines. Whether it’s for a birthday, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or Christmas, Franklin’s Treasures and Treats has an amazing inventory of gifting needs. You can see for yourself by visiting the store anytime or by checking out one of their upcoming events: a Ladies Night Open House on November 14th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and a Christmas Kickoff on December 1st, from noon to 3 p.m. Sample dips and cider as you meander through this delightful store. Even if you’ve been here before, prepare to be surprised at the new lines of games, toys, and puzzles. What won’t surprise you are the prices, which are as reasonable as ever. For adults, top sellers last year were stocking stuffers like hairbrush cleaners, bead kits, fun dish towels, hilarious refrigerator magnets, tube squeezers, and socks. (Oh, do they have socks! Long socks, short socks, funny socks, animal socks.) Their number-one stocking stuffer last year was the “birdy boxcutter.” It fits in the palm of your hand as it cuts up boxes safely for you to recycle. Children enjoy costumes for trick-or-treating, sure, but costumes are fun all year and can give children the courage to be themselves or give them a vision of what they want to become. Franklin’s carries a wide selection of role-playing costumes for kids, including construction worker, ballet dancer, race car driver, and police officer. Franklin’s also has the biggest selection of the very popular Melissa & Doug toy line. These educational toys help young children learn important skills like counting, telling time, and identifying colors. The wide range of puzzles target children of all ages, starting at puzzles with fewer than 10 pieces for toddlers. Puzzle-loving adults, fear not! You are not forgotten in the puzzle-mania at Franklin’s. There is a whole area of the store, filled with a wide selection of puzzles, ranging from 24 to 2000 pieces.
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There is a puzzle for everyone. Franklin’s has expanded their selection of games and activities for kids aged 8–12 years. Those of us with inquisitive children (or grandchildren) may want to do our gift shopping in the aisle that features things like brain-teasers and Rubik’s Cubes. Those of us with a sweet tooth (isn’t that all of us?) should check out the candy aisle, which offers everything from 3-cent candies to $6 jumbo jawbreakers. Scrapbooking has long been a hallmark at Franklin’s, taking up more than 25 percent of the store. They have custom papers for all Lincoln high schools, as well as Waverly and Norris and UNL, and Wesleyan. They have quality paper for sports, Disney, holidays, and new babies. Brand-new is the Kiwi Lane System of Scrapbooking, an instructor-certified program. If you enjoy scrapbooking or cardmaking, you may wish to come and check it out. Perhaps the neatest and coolest gifts at Franklin’s are “warmies.” Warmies are soft, cuddly stuffed animals, including hippos, bears, kittens, and lions. They come in small (9 inches) or large (12 inches) and are filled with lavender and flax seed. Warmies can be chilled in the freezer or warmed in the microwave, so they’re the ultimate in child comfort. They can be used as ice packs when a child gets a bump or as warm friends to cuddle with during a scary storm. At $9.99 or $19.99, warmies are perfect for holiday giving. This holiday season, don’t miss venturing into the past for your gift-giving. Check out Franklin’s Treasures and Treats for a little nostalgia and a lot of gift ideas! Owners Carol and Kelsey Schoenleber will give you the first-class tour or just let you browse. For more information, please call 402-405-0743. Franklin’s Treasures and Treats is located at 920 North 70th Street, in Lincoln. WE
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Seasons of Life
Palliative Care vs Hospice Care What’s the Difference?
By Linda Barnes
Many of us have some knowledge of hospice care, gleaned when someone we knew received specialized care at the end of a terminal illness. What about the newer medical field of palliative care? After only 10 years of formal recognition as a sub-specialty, palliative care programs are now available at most major hospitals for patients who are living with serious illness. Palliative care can be practiced both within and outside of hospice care. It aims to relieve the symptoms and the stress of an illness. Improved quality of life, for the patient and the family, is the focus. Hospice care is not intended to cure or extend the life of those with six months or less to live. Palliative care, however, may be provided in cases of serious (but not imminently terminal) illnesses, while the patient is receiving treatment to cure the disease or to extend life. Examples of such illnesses include cancer, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). The principles of palliative care include relief from pain and unpleasant symptoms. Psychological and spiritual aspects of care are often integrated, and support is provided to the patient and family. The palliative care team works to enhance quality of life. Those in hospice care also receive help with symptom relief and other support (that is, palliative care), but the hospice patient and family have accepted that the end of life is near (generally, within six months).
Hospice care is provided in the setting that the patient calls home. That might be a private residence, an assisted living facility, a hospital, a nursing home, or a hospice residential facility. Medicare-certified hospice providers must offer four levels of care: routine home care, continuous home care, inpatient care, and respite care. Routine home care involves nurse and physician, social services, home health care, medication, counseling, therapy, medical equipment, and supplies. With continuous home care, a nurse or aide remains in the home environment on a short-term basis to address severe pain, shortness of breath, nausea, or anxiety. This level of care can stand in when the patient’s caregiver support system is unable to manage care. Inpatient care is provided when severe symptoms cannot be relieved at home or the patient feels more comfortable as an inpatient. Respite care may be provided at an inpatient facility on a short-term basis, when caregivers need a break.
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Hospice providers educate and support the family members who care for their loved ones in their homes. Providers teach caregivers to manage such things as medication, safety, skin care, emergencies, food, fluid, catheters, and so on. Caregivers learn how to provide emotional support when anxiety or agitation occurs. A freestanding facility or a special unit of a skilled nursing facility may be dedicated to hospice care. Specialized services include 24-hour nursing staff, therapy, counseling, assistance with personal care, and grief support. Many have specially trained volunteers who spend time with patients, providing important social support. In some cases, a hospice patient’s condition improves. Such patients can be re-certified for a period extending beyond the six-month limit or can leave hospice care and return later when specialized care is again needed. The newer concept of palliative care outside of hospice is rapidly expanding—in fact, the American Society of Clinical Oncology now recommends that all patients with advanced cancer receive palliative care. Doctors and nurses obtain special training in the field. Patients who receive palliative care have fewer ER visits and less hospitalization. They maintain more control and independence. Their treatment specialists focus on curative or life-extending care, and the palliative care team attends to everything else. This close-knit team may include physician, nurse, physician’s assistant, social worker, dietician, pharmacist, and chaplain. They provide important coordination and communication between the fragmented elements of the healthcare system. The patient may experience pain, nausea, sleep issues, or difficulty breathing. Palliative care can include occupational or physical therapy, medications, and dietary counseling. Because families and patients experience stress and anxiety during serious illnesses, palliative care may include support groups or help for mental health. Assistance may be needed to understand treatment options, to get to appointments, or to cope with financial issues. While six months is the usual limit for hospice, palliative care may continue as long as needed. Both are typically covered by Medicare and most private insurance. A primary care physician or hospital can help you locate hospice or palliative care providers in the community. These specially trained providers can help ease the passage through a serious or terminal illness. Sources for this article included: medlineplus. gov, getpalliativecare.org, capc.org, and hospicefoundation.org. WE
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Good Looks
Hairy Situations? Electrolysis May Be the Answer
By Loretta McCollum
Picture this: You’ve got the perfect dress and the perfect accessories for your big night out. You step out of the shower after scrubbing and shaving, ensuring that your legs are as smooth as silk. As you’re drying those lovely limbs, you notice first one and then another crimson smudge on your snowy white cotton towel. Once again, your budget razor has done its deed. Your legs are now dotted with toilet paper spit wads in an attempt to minimize the damage. Even worse, picture this: Winter is finally over! The sun is out, and the pool is calling your name. You feel as if you’ve stepped out of an unrelenting deep freeze, throughout which you banned all shaving—after all, no one was going to see your bristly stubble hiding beneath all those warm layers of clothing. Now that spring has sprung, you suddenly realize that you could almost braid the hairs on your legs! You sigh, imagining how the inevitable cuts and bumps resulting from multiple razor passes will wreck the perfect image you have of yourself in that brand-new designer bikini. Worst of all, picture this: You look in the mirror without your glasses, only to realize that your upper lip hair could give Uncle Phil’s mustache a run for its money! Now, picture yourself throwing out that razor and waving bye-bye to waxing and plucking. Studies have shown that women spend approximately 72 days during their lifespan shaving or
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waxing unwanted hair. Don’t you have something more important to do? Here’s the answer: electrolysis hair removal. This is not a new concept. It was first used in the late 1800s and has evolved with modern technology. It’s the only FDA-approved method of permanent hair removal. Popular treatment areas for women include the face, bikini line, underarms, chin and upper lip area, eyebrows, and, of course, legs. Electrolysis is not just for ladies. If the man in your life has more hair on his back than your faithful canine companion, electrolysis can transform your Sasquatch into a Top Gun beach volleyball dude. It’s also great for underarm hair, eyebrows, or the groin area. What exactly is electrolysis, and how does it work? Electrolysis removes individual hairs by destroying the growth center of the hair with either chemical or heat energy. It involves inserting an
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extremely fine needle into a hair follicle, which then delivers a small amount of electric current or heat into the follicle, destroying the root. Once the follicle is destroyed, hair will not regrow. Electrolysis is effective on people with all skin tones and hair colors. There are three basic types of electrolysis used today: galvanic electrolysis, thermolysis, or a combination of both. Galvanic electrolysis produces a chemical reaction in the hair follicle to destroy the root. Thermolysis uses the heat from electric current to destroy growth cells. The third process combines both methods. Electrolysis causes minimal discomfort. Most people experience what they describe as a hot or pinching sensation. The level of discomfort depends on the area being treated and the patient’s sensitivity to pain. For example, the bikini area is likely to be more sensitive than the calf or thighs. The skin in the treatment area may be red or irritated for several hours following treatment. Ice packs and moisturizing cream will help alleviate discomfort. No downtime is required. No maintenance treatments are needed because treated hair follicles are permanently destroyed and will not regrow. That said, multiple weekly or biweekly treatments over a period of time are required to ensure that all new hair follicles in the area are destroyed. An average is 15–20 treatments per area. A single treatment takes anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. Once you’ve decided that electrolysis is for you, it’s time to research potential practitioners. Most states require a license or certification to perform electrolysis (certified professional electrologist [CPE] is a common credential). If your state doesn’t require this, look for a technician who has been trained at an accredited school. Most facilities offer a free consultation, providing an opportunity to observe the cleanliness of the facility, evaluate the competency and skill of the technician, and get any questions answered. Are you tired of stressing about leg stubble or random chin hairs? Do you hesitate to lift up your arms while sporting a tank top? Do you feel like you need to cover up your bikini line at the pool? It’s time to ditch those temporary hair removal tools. Do a little investigating and find out if electrolysis is right for you. Sources for this article included: webmd. com, everydayhealth.com, electrology.com, and medicalnewstoday.com. WE
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Interiors by Design
The Art of Framing Traditional to Modern and Everything In Between
By Robyn V. Powell
In any well-designed interior, art is the key design element that adds life and visual interest. Art is the masterstroke that gives a space its unique character and style. Although often underestimated, the frame surrounding that art plays an eminently important role—so important that many artists and art owners have long considered the frame to be an extension of the art itself. A frame can literally change the feeling of the artwork it surrounds, either drawing the eye in or distracting it from the work. Choosing the right frame is as important as choosing the right piece of art. If you’re considering framing or re-framing your artwork but feel a little daunted by the whole idea, a brief introduction to framing fundamentals can help get you in the right frame of mind. Today, the traditional rules of pairing a specific genre with a similar frame have gone out the door. A hot trend is pairing very modern artwork—abstract or even graffiti—with gilded, ornate frames. Classic art is often framed with simple, clean-lined black or metal frames. The popularity of neutral wall colors has resulted in the emergence of framing materials in lots of different textures and colors to add a touch of visual interest to those toned-down walls. Golds and metallics, as well as different types of moldings, add an extra dimension to art without being gaudy or over the top. The trend of neutral wall color also lets black and darker-hued frames shine, lending a subtle but bold touch to modern spaces.
When it comes to style, it’s important to select a frame that doesn’t overwhelm the subject matter. In other words, the frame should not take center stage. A frame should enhance the artwork while playing to the feel of the overall space. If your aesthetic is contemporary and you plan to display black and white photography, choosing modern frames in black or silver will work well. For portraits or artwork in a more traditional space, decorative frames in gold or white are good choices. It’s also important to consider the use of mats. Artwork produced on paper, such as drawings, photographs, or watercolor paintings, is enhanced when there is a border between the edge of the artwork and the frame. Mats highlight the artwork by separating it from the frame and drawing attention to the art itself. The use of a single mat, or the layering of multiple mats, gives ›››
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artwork a polished and elegant appearance. Mats also physically separate the art from the glass to prevent it from sticking. Acid-free mats and taping materials will protect artwork from discoloring over time. When it comes to scale, the size of the artwork dictates the size of frame needed; generally, the larger the artwork, the larger the frame. Depending on the value or importance of the artwork, you may want to consider preservation when you’re choosing framing materials. Glass is one important consideration. Clear glass is the least expensive option but offers no protection from UV light. UV rays are as detrimental to artwork as they are to human skin, and the damage that occurs over time is irreversible. If artwork will be hung in a room with lots of natural light, it’s important to use UV-filtering glass. Non-reflective UV-filtering museum glass removes glare and is the most expensive option. Very sensitive media such as watercolors and textiles are at risk of being washed out and damaged by sunlight and should be hung in well-shaded areas. Oil paint on canvas is generally hardier and is best hung without glass. A great way to showcase and protect family heirlooms or special artifacts is with shadow boxes designed to house mounted 3-D objects in a deep frame. Objects can be recessed or even hand-stitched into the mat board or mounted on small shelves or supports. For quilts or textiles, a floating mat technique can serve to highlight special features. Textiles mounted on a slightly elevated foam mat appear as if they are floating, highlighting features like embroidery or tassels. Framing is an art in itself, so you’ll want your framing investments to look good for as long as possible. Visit your local custom framing shop to meet with a professional. A good framer should ask questions to understand your living space and may request photos, room measurements, or paint swatches. It’s important that the finished piece doesn’t fight with its surroundings. No matter what you choose, take the opportunity to express yourself through your artwork AND your frame! Sources for this article included: onekingslane.com, textileartist.org, and nedcc.org. WE
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Fresh Concept
Custom Jewelry Trends Your Creative Journey By Janette Calabro
Custom-designed jewelry is exclusive, created specifically for the buyer. Individual pieces can reflect a mood, make a personal statement, or command a presence. With the help of a custom jeweler, you can design a unique piece of jewelry from scratch or revitalize an old piece of jewelry to give it new purpose. If you’re ready to march to the beat of your own drum, read on for inspiration and for what to expect on your custom jewelry journey. What’s everyone designing this year? A little bit of everything—chandelier earrings, pendants, cuffs, statement rings, and chain-link bracelets. Colorful, chunky pieces are very popular in 2019. Classic hoop earrings never go out of style, but hoops are bigger today, with a bulkier shape. Less-than-perfect pearl necklaces have a refreshed, edgy look, sometimes paired with chunkier chains. Another trend is to add pops of color to custom pieces, like a chunky bracelet or cuffs with a dash of bright enamel. On the higher end, emeralds and diamonds pair well together, highlighting a gold chain bracelet or necklace. Vintage jewelry is tipping the scales this year, too—think heavy, 1970s-style gold chains, chokers, and gold-engraved coin pieces for earrings or necklaces. Heart-shaped jewelry always feels personal, and there’s a resurgence of this shape, whether in a set of tiered earrings or engraved into a unique ring band. Celestial designs are bringing a heavenly presence into jewelry this year, along with florals. Brooches have also been resurrected this year. Wear them on scarves, jacket lapels, or anywhere that feels right for you. To begin, sketch your own design or consult with an artist on what you have in mind. Often, a life event like a wedding or a birth is best expressed by a custom piece that preserves that memory forever. Maybe the vision in your head simply doesn’t match what you see in retail stores, and an independent approach might be necessary to translate your vision. You may want elegant drop earrings, a filigreed wedding band, or a chunky rectangular necklace. Whether you’re picturing clean-lined or contemporary, vintage or traditional— go ahead and shape it! Once you have a sketch, consider the wide varieties of metal to choose from. The ever-popular sterling silver (92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper) is eminently durable. Silver also has health benefits—it has antimicrobial properties and is hypoallergenic, a real boon for people who love to wear jewelry but are allergic to other types of metal. With a rich history through the rise and fall of civilizations, the gold standard of jewelry is, well, gold! The beauty of this metal has captured the hearts of kings and queens for thousands of years, and it is still adorning the Cleopatra fans of the modern world. Gold
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is measured in karats (k) and has a brilliant shine. Its malleable nature allows the jeweler creative wiggle room for either classic or contemporary design, but the maximum gold content (24k) is too soft for durable jewelry. Other metals are often mixed with gold to add durability. Choose 18k, which is 75 percent gold, or the common 14k gold, which is 58.5 percent gold. There are other color varieties of gold, too. Pure gold is yellow, but it is the other metals that generally determine the color of gold. White gold, for example, includes lighter metals such as silver and palladium, and rose gold includes copper. Platinum is rare and is the priciest metal. It would take a trip to the sun or 3,612.2 degrees to melt it, which makes it the perfect metal for a ring, bracelet cuff, or any piece worn close to your skin. However, nothing beats the strength of titanium. This hypoallergenic, scratch-resistant metal is great for body-piercing pieces (but not for rings that you want to be able to resize). Add gleaming diamonds or colored precious or semi-precious gemstones to make that metal pop. Your artist or jeweler can help you match up the intricate parts of your design. The ideal gemstone for your custom piece depends on you—remember that color influences our brains and our body chemistry by how we perceive it in the light spectrum. Personalize your creation with a gemstone that brings to mind whatever you want to think about. The choices are almost endless, but we’ll mention a few here. Semi-precious gems such as the opaque bluegreen turquoise and olive-green peridot are popular choices for custom jewelry this year. Aquamarine and various quartz varieties such as citrine are also sneaking into the top choices. Crystals remain popular, too, for their beauty, superior color choices, and healing properties. Garnets are also trending in 2019. Unique and affordable, garnets come in different colors but are most commonly known for their dark red hue. The fierce red pops from almost any base metal, especially sterling. Other top choices include pearls and abalone, both of which boast an iridescent hue. These gems give an otherworldly, even metaphysical, distinction to your jewelry. They’re also associated with a positive healing energy. Native Americans have long combined
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abalone with sage in spiritual practices, and these energies are still touted today. Heliotrope, also known as bloodstone, has been associated with magic, and this dark green quartz splattered with red spots is often considered a protective shield from negative energy. The ever-popular choice of green jade, an ornamental mineral, looks spectacular in jewelry and is often associated with nobility and good fortune. Jade can sometimes be waxed or dyed to enhance color or texture. Be sure to check with your jeweler for the quality grade of these stones. Also admired in 2019 is the amethyst, a purple quartz that is soothing to the eye and soul. This harder stone can provide a harmonious effect with carved and faceted edges. Precious stones, most commonly referring to diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, never go out of style. These stones are generally less abundant than semi-precious stones, but rarity alone does not determine the price tag of a gem. When it comes to diamonds, the four Cs usually determine the value: carat, cut, clarity, and color. Diamonds naturally come in a wide variety of colors, some more common than others. There are other beautiful gems to consider, like hard-to-find tanzanite, discovered in 1967 in Northern Tanzania. Tanzanite boasts a deep blue-violet hue that may well be worth the $1,200 per carat you’re likely to pay. Black opals, arguably one of the most desired and valued opals, cost around $10,000 per carat. It’s true that monetary value is a common consideration in gemstone selection. When you’re choosing gems, however, take care to remember that the most important element of the value is how much the wearer will enjoy wearing it. Once the details of your concept piece come together on
paper, the next step is usually in the hands of the designer. A digital rendering allows you to see your creation from every angle and make any needed adjustments. After that, a physical model is created, often made of a wax compound. After final approval, the mold is cast using advanced machines to melt precious metals. Next, the metal is smoothed and sanded before the gemstones are mounted. A final polishing buffs out a crisp, clean finish. Ask your custom jeweler to explain the design process— though custom jewelry designers do their work in similar steps, they may have differences in their protocol. Ask what kinds of designs are possible. Breathe life into your sketches by asking about wearability, comfort, and metal and gem choices. That 3-D wax model is a great preview of your vision and the last opportunity to ask questions before the actual piece is cast and finished. You also need to discuss the more practical details of jewelry design: timeline and budget. Most custom jewelry, whether a custom engagement ring (the big date matters!) or a jewelstudded hairpin, takes between six weeks and two months to create. Multiple meetings are needed before the final creation becomes reality. Be sure to have a budget set for your new creation. Find out what the base prices are for designing, materials, and creation, and go from there. Whether you have an heirloom piece that needs a more modern setting or an idea for a design you’ve never seen, a custom jeweler can make it a reality. Get in touch with a jeweler today and get started on your dream design. You’re worth it! Sources for this article included: forbes.com, popsugar.com, harpersbazaar.com, and wempe.com. WE
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Out and About
Beká Boutique
Celebrating Two Years of Inclusive Fashion By Sarah Brown
Clothing has long been a form of communication. A police officer’s uniform conveys function and order. A graduation cap and gown symbolize knowledge and achievement. A bridal gown evokes elegance and romance. It’s easy to see how uniforms and special occasion garments have special significance, but what about everyday clothes? Can the outfits we wear for most jobs, out to dinner, or on vacation possibly “say” something about our personality, our culture, and our individual values? At Beká Boutique, they believe the answer is: Yes! An outfit is instant language, both to those who see us and to ourselves and the way we feel about who we are. Clothes are a form of personal empowerment. They should make every woman feel like her best self so she can communicate that to the rest of the world. “I want women to come here and feel good as soon as they walk in,” states Beká Boutique owner and founder Kellie Johnson. Kellie opened the shop in November of 2017, after spending more than two decades in a career in counseling and mental health. She knows a thing or two about creating a peaceful space and providing an experience that fosters
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positivity, and she has always had an eye for style and a love of fashion. “I’ve always dressed differently than other people,” she says, “and I always shopped boutiques to get something Manager Payton unique that no one else would have.” When she Springer and finally decided to take the leap into starting her own Owner Kellie Johnson boutique, she set out to make sure her store was a place that offered elevated basics but also exclusive pieces that couldn’t be found in other stores. She sought an aesthetic to cover everything from edgy to business professional. When Kellie told her daughter, Payton, that she had decided to open a women’s clothing boutique,
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who desire something absolutely original. The jewelry in the Payton immediately responded, “If you’re going to do this, shop is all original as well, designed and handmade by a local your store has to have all sizes.” Payton’s insistence on size artist. inclusivity comes from personal experience. “I’ve always been During the two years it has been open, Beká Boutique the ‘bigger’ girl,” she explains, though she knows that woman has not only gained a reputation for its strong customer who are very “petite” find clothes shopping just as challenging relationships and personal styling services but has also become as those who are “plus-sized.” Kellie agreed with Payton and a stand-out business in the community for giving back. Beká set out to source pieces for the sales floor in sizes extra-small Boutique’s private Ladies Shopping through 3X. Nights offer a hostess and her guests Within a relatively short amount (10 at minimum) a private shopping of time, Payton became the boutique’s “They have the best energy experience, complete with personal manager. The store’s tagline, “Respect styling services, if they choose, and a for EVERY body,” was born, and the and will do their best, return of 10 percent of total sales from the mother-daughter team of Kellie and searching the entire store to event to a local charity. November 14th Payton set out to fulfill their unique is Beká Boutique’s two-year anniversary! vision for the store. “We believe you find just the right thing that Clients can count on great deals in-store shouldn’t come to the store and have and prize giveaways on social media all to worry that your size, or the shape looks good on you. They put day to celebrate. of your body, or how you choose to “It is incredible to work with Kellie dress is going to cause a problem for things together that I would and Payton,” says Beká Boutique customer us,” Kellie adds. “If you want us to never think to do on my own.” Jill Nelson. “They have the best energy style you, we will style you.” and will do their best, searching the entire Kellie only buys a quantity store to find just the right thing that of six for each piece sold at Beká looks good on you. They put things together that I would never Boutique. All sizes are integrated, so clients can feel free to think to do on my own. They know that not every style is for shop the entire sales floor instead of feeling like they have to everyone, but that everyone has a style.” be confined to a certain section. The store gets new products For personal styling or to schedule a private Ladies on the sales floor daily and restocks weekly, so there is always Shopping Night, call 402-610-1049 or visit the boutique online something new for clients to find. Beká Boutique also has its at bekaboutiqueclothing.com. Beká Boutique is located at 4702 own in-house designer—an Omaha Fashion Week winner who Prescott Avenue, Suite B, in Lincoln. WE creates truly artistic, one-of-a-kind garments for customers
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To Your Good Health
Always Gotta Go? Treatment Is Better Than Ever
By Leslie Byrne
Approximately 25 million Americans have urinary incontinence, and about 80 percent of them are women. That’s right! If you suffer from occasional (or more than occasional) urine leakage, you are one of 20 million American women who do so. With numbers like that, there’s no need to feel embarrassed about seeking treatment for this incredibly common condition. Urinary incontinence is simply the loss of bladder control. It is a symptom, not a disease, and the degrees of severity vary from occasionally leaking urine to having sudden and unstoppable urges to urinate. Many accept incontinence as a normal part of aging and think that there is nothing to be done except buy products to keep it a secret. Don’t accept incontinence as a way of life! Choose instead to have an open discussion with your healthcare provider and get the treatment you deserve. Incontinence in women can be triggered by pregnancy, childbirth, aging, or menopause. In men, reasons can include an enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, or an obstruction. For both men and women, being overweight, having weakened pelvic muscles, smoking, family history, or diabetes can increase the chances of experiencing incontinence. Your healthcare provider will begin by identifying what type of incontinence you’re trying to overcome. Types of incontinence include stress incontinence (you leak urine when laughing,
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coughing, or sneezing) and urge incontinence (you have sudden and intense urges to urinate that cannot be held). You also might have overflow incontinence (frequent, constant dribbling of urine because the bladder does not completely empty). The last type is functional incontinence, which is due to a physical or mental condition. Your provider will consider what foods, beverages, and medications you are taking, as many can stimulate the bladder. This includes alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks, some artificial sweeteners, chocolate, and some spicy foods. Many people may be surprised to learn that their medications, including some medications for high blood pressure, can work as diuretics, causing excess urine excretion. Once the type of incontinence is determined, the treatment plan can be created. Most doctors will start with the least invasive treatment and advance to more invasive treatments only if necessary. If another medical issue, such as a urinary tract infection, is causing the problem, that will be treated first. Many types of doctors, such as primary care physicians and gynecologists, can diagnose and provide treatment for incontinence. Some patients will see a urologist, who
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has extensive training in the urinary system, or a urogynecologist, who has specialized training in female urinary care. Bladder training techniques, where the patient deliberately delays urination or urinates on a schedule, are common first-line treatments. If the cause is overflow incontinence, a patient may try “double voiding,” which is when you go back to urinate a second time shortly after the first time. Pelvic floor muscle therapy is often recommended, and a patient may need to work with a physical therapist to ensure that the right muscles are being strengthened. In some cases, electrodes are used to stimulate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. This is usually when a patient is struggling to strengthen the correct muscles. There are also several medications to treat incontinence. Medical devices designed for women can be inserted each day to prevent leakage. Newer options include what are called interventional therapies. These treatments include several different injections (such as Botox) and also nerve stimulators that are implanted under the skin. BTL EMSELLA™ is a great option for women and men who desire a non-invasive solution for urinary incontinence. This FDA-approved procedure treats the entire pelvic floor area. Patients remain fully clothed and may resume daily activities immediately after the treatment. For some patients still struggling with incontinence after less invasive treatment, surgery is the best option. There are several different surgical procedures to consider. Laser surgery can be used to treat some forms of incontinence and can provide immediate improvement with little or no downtime. Laser surgery can often improve more than just bladder control—menopausal women may consider it to treat multiple urogynecological problems in one procedure. Those of us who are already experiencing urinary incontinence can derive great benefit from knowing the different types and causes of the condition. This knowledge may even benefit those who do not have this problem, if it prompts them to take steps now to decrease their chances of needing treatment in the future. Proactive steps against developing urinary incontinence include keeping your weight in a healthy range, limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking, and doing exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Stop feeling embarrassed and schedule an appointment with your doctor today. Sources for this article included: health. com, mayoclinic.org, and verywellhealth.com. WE
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Healthy Living
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Practical, Personalized Prescriptions By Jodi Fuson
Pharmacy Solutions is Victoria Springer’s knight in shining armor when it comes to filling her prescription. Victoria has Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder involving the thyroid, and her dosage requirements are constantly fluctuating. She says she can always count on Pharmacy Solutions to make the necessary changes. Pharmacy Solutions is more than just a place to pick up a prescription, she continues. They’re caring, kind, knowledgeable, and highly skilled. She appreciates that they ask detailed questions about her health needs and always offer her the opportunity to consult with a pharmacist. Owner and pharmacist Lyndell White sees her staff members as problem solvers. Certified pharmacy technician Noelle Burns has been part of the problemsolving team for seven years. Her main focus is making specialized capsules for customers with needs like Victoria’s. “I feel like whatever we’re making for them is giving them a better quality of life,” Noelle shares. No two days are the same for Noelle as she mixes up “recipes” of the pharmacist created formula. The process is called compounding, and it involves using the individual ingredients prescribed by a health practitioner and mixing them together in the exact strength and dosage required by the patient. Medications can be tailored to be sustained or slow release, and she can compensate for customers who have allergies to dyes, gluten, or other inactive ingredients often found in medications. Pharmacist Halie Osburn is a recent addition to the Pharmacy Solutions team. She comes from a retail pharmacy background and sees a real difference at Pharmacy Solutions. They don’t stock drugs that are commercially available at other pharmacies; instead, they cater to each patient’s specific needs and dose. “I like that everything we do is individualized,” explains Halie. For example, if someone has trouble swallowing pills but needs a medication that is generally offered in pill form, Pharmacy Solutions can help by compounding the correct dose but in a different form, like a liquid. “I like to make people feel at home here,” Halie continues. That means making customers feel not just welcome but also comfortable enough to ask questions. “We’re one of the most accessible healthcare practitioners.” Tammie Fitzgerald started frequenting Pharmacy Solutions about five years ago, after her health practitioner referred her for a hormonal imbalance. When she hit her 40s, Tammie began to experience headaches and a lack of energy. After dropping her children off at school, she often went home and back to bed. Some testing revealed that she would benefit from starting a progesterone and estrogen regimen. She went to Pharmacy Solutions, and “they hooked me up with everything I needed,” she shares. It worked immediately,
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and she’s felt great ever since. Now, Tammie sends all of her friends to Pharmacy Solutions for their medication needs. “I just feel like they have something for everything,” she shares. She also appreciates that Pharmacy Solutions is an independent, locally owned pharmacy. Compounded medications and personal consultations with a pharmacist can be valuable resources for many women who, like Tammie, are experiencing symptoms related to perimenopause and menopause. Through a one-on-one consultation, Lyndell can help identify why a woman’s body might not be working optimally and come up with a recommendation. During consultations, one of the pharmacists Lyndell, Jeanne, or Sheri seeks to identify and explain their patients’ symptoms, discuss lifestyle management and diet, and find out what medications patients are already taking. Hormonal symptoms may include not sleeping well, depression, anxiety, and lack of energy. Lyndell reviews each person’s medical history and any lab test results that may be relevant. “We work very closely with prescribers so that patients get the best results they can,” Lyndell adds. “We can identify which hormones are deficient, based on blood work and a saliva test.” An assessment that patients take before they begin hormone treatment helps gauge symptom improvement. If they are not seeing results, Lyndell has them come back in for another evaluation. Pharmacy Solutions can also help with other health issues, such as gut health and weight loss. For those seeking to lose weight, Ideal Protein products and an Ideal Protein coach are available at Pharmacy Solutions. Sometimes, you’re not sure if something is wrong, but you just don’t feel like yourself. In those cases, Pharmacy Solutions is there to help patch up the holes, Lyndell states. “We thoroughly love working with our patients, being that resource for them. We give them the tools to regain control over their health journey.” The end goal is to keep each patient’s medication profile as low as possible, Lyndell concludes. To schedule a personalized consultation, contact Pharmacy Solutions at 402-4863383. Pharmacy Solutions is located at 5750 Hidcote Drive, in Lincoln. For more information, please visit pharmacysolutionslincoln.com. WE
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Renting Versus Buying What’s Your Dream?
By Anne Yankus
Buying a home has long been considered part of the American dream, but it can be rough! You have to get approved for a big bank loan, find a decent house within your price range, and then pay for taxes and upkeep every year (not to mention your monthly mortgage payments!). Trying to balance all those different factors within your means can feel like trying to make the stars align. It should be really no surprise that more and more people are choosing to rent or lease their homes instead. Home prices are on the rise, and the recent real estate climate has been something of a seller’s market. The nation is also going through a major shortage of affordable housing, with a 14 percent cost increase that’s happened in recent years. Expert economists say that almost half of the country’s population lives in areas where the median income simply isn’t enough to afford the rising monthly mortgage costs. Some states have passed laws to put a cap on the cost of rent, which allows many of these areas of the country to have an increase in rentcontrolled properties as a more affordable option. Even in locales where mortgage payments are still typically lower than rent, setting aside enough money to make the up-front down payment and closing costs just isn’t in the cards for a lot of people these days. Many people have added up all these factors and decided that the best choice is to rent a home or apartment. There’s a subset of the population who chooses to rent over buying because they plan to move within the next five to 10 years. It is just plain easier to wait until your lease is up (or even pay to break it) than it is to go through the process of selling a house. Also, experts say it’s nearly impossible to break even cost-wise if you buy a house and sell it again within five years. Renting simply allows for more flexibility than buying, which can be a very attractive prospect. Even if you’re not planning to move out of town at the end of your lease, it’s easier to upgrade or downgrade to a larger or smaller apartment to suit your current needs when you don’t have to worry about staging and showing your home or paying a real estate agent to do it for you. Of course, younger people nearly always choose to rent before buying their first home, but this renting trend is not just among the younger set. Many retired seniors who are looking to downsize are choosing to rent apartments instead of purchasing smaller homes. Renting presents an attractive option for retirees on fixed incomes, since there are no unexpected maintenance costs to budget for and
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no risk of losing the money invested in the property. In an apartment complex, you likely also get some time-saving (and labor-saving) services, like landscaping, snow removal, repairs, and routine maintenance, included in the price of your rent. Renting may also come with additional amenities. Unless they own quite impressive homes, homeowners typically have to pay extra to have access to a pool, a gym, or a movie theater, while many apartment or townhome complexes have such amenities available on-site for their residents. In addition to the on-site amenities, many apartment complexes offer discounts to local businesses as an extra perk. Many rental complexes will hold regular community events, like holiday barbecues or trunkor-treat events, which can be a great plus for residents who want to build good relationships with their neighbors. Renters also likely spend less money on utilities, insurance, and security systems. For ease of billing and getting bulk rates, many rental properties come with some or all of the utility costs included in the monthly rent. Even if they don’t, it still costs less to heat and cool a two-bedroom apartment than a twostory house. You’ll also have lower out-of-pocket insurance costs, since you’re insuring your belongings and not the entire building. Lastly, security is typically built in and included in the overall building maintenance costs. This can include anything from a secure entry in the lobby, where guests need to buzz in, to a fully gated community that is only open to residents and their guests. Renting a home is far from “throwing away your money,” as it’s long been considered. Increased equity is no longer guaranteed in real estate, and renting can be a smart and affordable housing option for many people at various times in their lives. Sources for this article included: cnbc.com, bankrate. com, marketwatch.com, and investopedia.com. WE
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Partners ’N Hair Walk-ins are always welcome at Partners ‘ N Hair. You are in good hands with the licensed, fun, confident, and experienced stylists. Whether you need a simple cut or you want an elaborate new style, we can help you decide just the look you are trying to achieve. You can count on service with a smile and consistently great looking results when you choose Partners ‘N Hair for your hair cutting and styling needs. Look great, feel amazing. Stop in or call 402-483-7376 to make an appointment. Find Partners ‘ N Hair at the corner of 70th and Van Dorn. Rotary International Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problemsolvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change. Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to: promote peace; fight disease; provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; save mothers and children; support education; and grow local economies. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. Visit www.rotary.org/donate to find out a variety of secure ways to donate. Eastview Family Dental From the moment you walk through our office doors, we will be focused on your comfort. From our warm and family-friendly office, to our professional and caring staff, we will ensure that you are completely happy with your oral health and smile. We know that you work hard to provide for your family. For that reason, we provide a variety of payment options to make it easy for you to obtain the dental care you need. We are open Monday and Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call today at 402-489-0787 to schedule your appointment.
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Thank You, Mr. Peale The Power of Deliberate Creation My late father, Big Al, was the one who first introduced me to “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale. My dad was an entrepreneur who discovered Mr. Peale’s book when it first came out…clear back in 1952. Mr. Peale’s book was published in October of 1952; to this day, it is his most widely read work. Most of us have heard of the book, but how many have ever read it? I have. Many times. The first time was when I was a teenager, when the drama of hormones was making me feel…less than positive. My dad came to me and handed me the book. I thought, “This is so thick!” but I read it anyway. “Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A word of optimism and hope. A ‘you can do it’ when things are tough.” —Richard M. DeVos This book was the first place that I learned the power that every single one of us has to choose how our life is going to be. It taught me that if we start the day on a positive note, then the day will be better. If we start it on a negative note, if probably will not be so great. WE get to decide how we are going to experience the day. No one else. Just us.
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By Janet Van deWalle
“Not making a decision means forgoing an opportunity.” —Auliq Ice The reality is, we all make a decision on how our days are going to evolve. Some of us make it deliberately; others of us create our days by default. Waking up in the morning and groaning about what lies ahead of us that day is a sure-fire way to make sure that things are going to be hard, stressful, and exhausting. I have been there many a time in my past. I got into the habit of not liking what I was doing. I trained my brain to make this the “familiar” vibration to go through my day. I complained…a lot. I criticized…a lot. I whined…a lot. Frankly, it’s kind of embarrassing to admit this! “Embarrassment is where growth happens.” —Jaylen Brown There have been two times in my life when I have “reverted” to creating by default. The first one started when I was 21 and lasted until I was 40. The second one started when I was 57 and lasted until I was 63. I’m not sure why I have chosen to “revert.” All I know is that life will be a whole lot better when I am once again the deliberate creator that I know we all can be. “Giving thought to anything is creation; giving deliberate thought to anything is deliberate creation.” —Abraham/Hicks
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Thanksgiving Traditions Celebrating our Differences The Pilgrims migrated to a new world, sailing in a tiny ship across a stormy sea, in order to have freedom to worship as they pleased. They arrived in the late fall on a spot of land called Plymouth. Their first tasks were building shelter and finding food. Although initially frightened by the appearance of the Native Americans who were their neighbors, the Pilgrims learned to accept the help and friendship offered. Upon surviving their first winter, they celebrated by sharing a feast with their new friends. The first Thanksgiving! At least, that’s what I was taught in grade school. All that time ago…around 400 years…our ancestors put aside the differences and recognized the likenesses of strangers. Many materials from the old world weren’t available in the new one. Once they found that some new ways would work or would even enhance the way things had always been done, life became a little easier. Just because something is different doesn’t mean it’s bad. Today, we can do the same thing. Our world is one made up of differences. When I was in grade school, the teachers talked about the United States as a great melting pot…a country made up of immigrants from different lands, with differing languages, religions, dress, habits, and even physical appearance. Ours was described as a nation united by the belief that all are created equal…every person has a chance to improve his or her life. We are the same, even with (or in spite of) our differences. Within my family, we celebrate those differences. My parents
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celebrated Thanksgiving with a traditional meal of roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, dressing, and pumpkin pie. Mother-in-law Ethel’s basic menu was the same except she added an oyster casserole and substituted green bean casserole for the peas. Cliff and I fixed the same general menu, but he cooked the turkey on the grill instead of in the oven. As the years went by, everyone added or substituted dishes and traditions to fit changing family needs and tastes. Lori found raw turkey disgusting, so she started fixing things like pizza and snacks— what she called “boy food.” Her fiancé is allergic to fowl, so the snack menu still works. Scott and Andrea join the extended family potluck or go to a buffet where they can each choose the foods they prefer. Jeff and Shirley are fairly traditional except when they go to her son’s house and the meal is a variety of dishes brought by others. Each family shares their traditional dishes and customs, adding new variety to the festivities. New traditions replace old. I think it’s the same everywhere. Whether living in small towns, large cities, or somewhere in between, we grow through our associations with others. Neighborhoods are a compilation of races, nationalities, languages, and religions. We work, play, and get along together. We learn. We change. We grow. Happy Thanksgiving! 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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Auto Wise
Enjoy the Road, All Season Long! Winter Driving Preparation By Brennan Hallock
Winter is coming, with all its beauty. The snow lets us take our kids sledding, have snowball fights, or make snow angels. We can go snowmobiling or, if we live near the mountains, skiing or snowboarding. The winter holidays bring families together…which often means road trips. The ice and snow can make driving more dangerous and difficult. It’s vital to prepare your vehicle for snowy driving. A few important items to consider when preparing for this winter include tires, heater, battery, antifreeze, and an emergency kit. Your tires are the biggest factor in how well your car drives during winter weather. Inspect your tire tread to make sure it is not too worn by doing the penny test. Place a penny in the tread of each tire, with Lincoln’s head pointed toward the tire. If you are able to see most or all of his head, it is likely time to replace your worn-out tires. All-season tires can work fairly well for driving in the winter and are what most vehicles have. Winter tires work even better, especially if you anticipate a lot of driving in ice and snow. Winter tires will help you in situations that include black ice or driving up or down hills that are covered with snow or ice. If you live in an especially mountainous area, you may want to consider putting chains on your tires, though these are not necessary for most driving conditions.
Of course, the heater in your car makes driving in cold weather more comfortable, but it may not seem like an essential item—after all, you could just bundle up. However, if you get stranded during the winter, you’ll need your heater to stay safe. Run it a little while the weather is still mild, just to make sure it works. If it doesn’t, check with your mechanic. Your battery should be checked for the same reason. If you get stuck in the snow, it is extremely important to have a strong battery so you can start your car when you are able to leave. Your mechanic can check your battery’s strength during routine maintenance or an oil change. Antifreeze does exactly what it sounds like: It keeps the liquids in your vehicle from freezing during especially cold temperatures. Making sure your antifreeze is topped off can help prevent you from becoming stranded by a car that’s too cold to
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start. Your mechanic can show you how to add antifreeze if you don’t know how. Even if your vehicle is ready for winter, it’s still possible that you could get stuck. In this case, an emergency kit could save the lives of everyone in your car. It’s smart to keep a first-aid kit, cell phone charger, flashlight, jumper cables, flares, and snacks and water in your car year-round. For winter, consider adding extra outerwear, an ice scraper, tire chains, blankets or sleeping bags, and a portable air compressor. In addition to the essentials, there are a few items that will make your winter driving experience easier and more enjoyable. Heated wiper blades may sound like a luxury, but they can actually do a lot for your safety. By melting away built-up ice and snow, they can increase your visibility. They will also decrease the time you have to spend standing around in the cold, scraping the windshield. If you want your vehicle to be warm when you get in, consider an automatic starter. These can be installed in cars that didn’t come with them. A car started remotely can’t be driven away because the key isn’t in the ignition. As an added layer of security, some starters come with timers that will turn off the engine after a certain amount of time.
If it’s true comfort you’re after, consider heated seats. Many vehicles include them, and after-market options are also available. Low-tech ways of improving your winter driving experience include adding a steering wheel cover and driving gloves. These simple additions can do wonders for making your drive more comfortable. The time and effort spent scraping a windshield after a storm can be frustrating or even dangerous because of the time spent in the extreme cold. Windshield de-icer will cut this time by melting the ice. These de-icing liquids lower the temperature of freezing for water, which also helps keep the windshield from freezing over again while you are driving. You can purchase these solutions at auto parts stores and pour them into your windshield washer fluid reservoir. If you need a refresher on where to pour, your mechanic can show you. Take a little time to prepare your car for winter so you can focus on the beauty of the season instead of the hassle of driving in the snow! Sources for this article included: constellation.com, bridgestonetire. com, autotraining.edu, everblades.com, vaistech.com, and aaa.com. WE
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Positive Perspective
Always Follow Your Gut Intuition Is Your Superpower
By Janet Van deWalle
“Oh boy, that idea feels really bad.” Have you ever had this happen to you? What did you do? Did you push forward? Did you stop, take a deep breath, and get ahold of what you were really feeling?
“Never apologize for trusting your intuition. Your brain can play tricks, your heart can be blind, but your gut is always right.” —Rachel Wolchin
“You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach? Listen to it.” —Sally Kathryn
My “rational mind” immediately started in with rational thoughts, like how the sellers were asking too much, how we couldn’t afford it, how it needed way too much work. Long story short: A month later, we ended up buying it, at a hugely reduced price. Our friends and family thought we had lost our minds. It was a true “fixer upper,” but we made it our own. I have now been there for 23 years, and buying that house is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Gut instinct is a feeling that most of us have had at some point in our lives. Perhaps it was in regard to a romantic relationship, a career opportunity, or a planned outing with friends. Many times, we let our brain override our gut and decide to go for it. “Always trust your gut; it knows what your head hasn’t figured out yet.” —Anonymous
“Her intuition was her favorite superpower. ”—Anonymous
Gut feelings are not always warning us about something bad. I remember 23 years ago when I was with my kids and husband. We were kind of bored and decided to be nosy and check out the house for sale down the street. None of us liked that house, but the realtor suggested a house a few blocks away. We proceeded to the next open house. As we were walking up the front walk, I had a sudden and overwhelming feeling that we were going to buy the house. We had not even crossed the threshold. I turned to my family and said, in astonishment, “We are going to buy this house!”
I believe that all of us have this superpower. The key to unlocking it is to begin to trust ourselves and know that our inner being is trying to get our attention. Our gut feelings are coming to us to give us a heads-up on whether we should go for something…or not. “I rely far more on gut instinct than researching huge amounts of statistics.” —Richard Branson If that’s the attitude that brings Richard Branson success, I think I’ll follow his lead! WE
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