Lifestyles After 50 Lake Edition, May 2016

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Dear Readers,

“It’s a very ancient saying, but a true and honest thought, that if you become a [writer], by your [readers] you’ll be taught.”

That’s my personal rendition of the spoken lines that open a classic tune from The King and I; and its message introducing “Getting to Know You” is a profound one - often times in trying to engage and impart knowledge on others, we end up receiving just as much in return.

As May marks my sixth published issue as editor of Lifestyles, I feel like I can finally claim the title of “Advocate for Greater Later Living.” Over my first half a year here at Lifestyles I’ve become intimate with my own ignorance of the complexity of the generation born between 1946 and 1964, as I’m now only just beginning to understand the profound impact they’ve had on every aspect of American culture. Most importantly, I’ve come to the conclusion that any attempts to make broad sweeping generalizations about “baby boomers” as a sole entity is futile.

The fascinating and inspiring readers of Lifestyles have served as a perfect microcosm of the vast array of interests, hobbies and beliefs of older Americans - and I’ve learned that applying rigid definitions or uniform qualities to a group of people by examining their age rather than their impact is no more successful with those over 50 than it is for any other generation. It’s not so much about age, I’ve learned, it’s a lot more about...wait for it...lifestyle.

“Getting to know you, putting it my way, but nicely, you are precisely, my cup of tea...”

Anyone at the office will tell you there’s not much I like more than putting it my way; except maybe when you put it yours. Lately, we’ve been receiving an influx of responses and reactions from readers - giving their opinions and lessons from life on topics ranging from the culture of American political campaigns to how pursuing methods aimed at personal transcendence have translated to tangible results in their everyday lives.

The candid, diverse feedback we’ve received lately is so appreciated - and truly fascinating. To know advanced yoga practitioners read our publication right alongside devout Christian mothers tells me we must be doing something right. And when a retired school adminstrator turned author writes to share the incredible personal growth and success he found through local writing classes I know reinvention is real - right along with a second chance at love - thanks to pictures sent in by a longtime widower who now beams with new love.

But it’s not just the intellectually-stimulating stories and feel-good photos we receive that I find delightful - it’s also the way in which we receive it. Cards come in the mail in handwritten cursive with photos

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Celebrating Our Coming of Age: A reader-inspired evolution on-and-offline

shot on film attached. Readers type us emails on iPads and I’ve even conducted an interview via text with a 60+ woman. All preconceived notions of the 50+ crowd are officially gone.

Just as this past six months have taught me about an audience that runs the gamut of thought-systems, lifestyles and media consumption - both serious iPhone users and paper purists partial to print - I’ve also learned how much tenderness I have for an age group too often marginalized by a society dead set on stereotyping. The truth is the technologically-savvy 50+ are the

norm, as are those who aren’t so into electronic activity. Some manage their finances through online banking, use smartphone wellness apps and smile at their grandkids on Skype and some spend time outside (what a novel idea!) with a book and not a cell phone ring in earshot. And some do both.

In an effort to serve the undefinable (that’s you)

we’re thrilled to announce an evolution your diversity inspired: the new LifestylesAfter50.com. Made with high functionality in mind, it’s got a sleek design, clear navigation and high usability. Our whole team is excited to share stories using videos, slideshows and audio clips, as well as web-exclusive content that’ll make our site an exciting place to be. So welcome it as a tool to elevate our primary medium, print - because it’s not going anywhere. We expect the web’s ability for us to comment to readers in real time will only enhance our paper. Besides, from a Millennial with an iPhone addiction and a journalism degree, the smell of newspaper ink and the crinkling of a page as you turn it will never get old.

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Navigating Change:

By David Novak

You may have heard about recent changes to Social Security claim-

ing strategies, but aren’t entirely sure how they affect you, if at all. A subject as complex as Social Security is easy to misunderstand, especially consider-ing that factors like divorce, disability, death - and even your spouse’s earnings history - may greatly alter your benefit eligibility. Notoriously complicated - and hotly debated - this federal program recently changed dramatically when new legislation passed in late 2015; rules that may very well alter your opti-mal claiming strategy. Here’s what you need to know, and how it will affect you. What aspects of Social Security were altered by the late 2015 legislation?

Back in 2000, the Senior Citizens Freedom to Work Act was created, in-tended to avoid penalizing people for working longer. There were two main “voluntary suspension” claiming strate-gies created by this act, which allowed those who had already claimed Social Security to stop benefit payments and build delayed retirement credits.

• File-and-Suspend. This strategy en-ables a spouse to file for spousal Social Security benefits before the worker is ready to claim his or her own benefit. This has allowed spouses the ability to increase their combined net benefit.• Restricted application for spousal benefits. This enables the higher-earn-ing spouse to receive only the spousal benefit from the lower-earning spouse while his or her own benefit accrues delayed credits. As with File-and-Suspend, this strategy also results in a higher overall benefit for the couple.

How have these voluntary suspension strategies recently changed?

As claims grew much faster than con-tributions, Social Security became more underfunded with each passing year. Soon, voluntary suspension strategies -

entirely legal under Social Security rules - were labeled as “loopholes” for the af-fluent, and mounting pressures to resolve a hemorrhaging system resulted in a re-cent budget deal closing the “loopholes.”

As a result of the new legislation, File-and-Suspend ends on May 1. No more spousal or dependent benefits will be paid from suspended benefits, with one exception: those born before May 1, 1950 will be grandfathered in under old rules. If that’s you, be advised that the deadline to formally apply for File-and-Suspend is April 30. The restricted application for spousal benefits will also end, and grandfather in some Americans, those born before Jan. 1, 1954. Everyone else entitled to both his/her own retire-ment benefit and a spousal benefit will now only be paid the larger of the two.In light of these changes, what do I need to now consider when calculating my estimated Social Security benefits?

First, many of the advertised Social Security calculators available online claim to analyze your personal work history, tax filing status and financial information to offer you a custom opti-mal claiming strategy. Be aware, many of these online tools may not have been updated to reflect the new voluntary sus-pension regulations, so verify directly that they apply current legislation before counting on an automated tool’s advice.

Second, since paper Social Security statements are only sent every five years, be sure you’re working with current de-tails. For access to the most up-to-date information, set up a personalized ac-count at SocialSecurity.gov/MyAccount.

Changes like this are a great time to review not only your Social Security claiming strategy, but your overall retire-ment plan, to ensure you are maximizing income in this new environment.David Novak, CFP® is a Certified Financial PlannerTM at Novak & Powell Financial Ser-vices in Pinellas County. For more informa-tion, email him at [email protected].

Understanding how new Social Security legislation may affect your benefit claiming strategies

Aging in a New Light: Interview with Lifestyles After 50 reader Linda MooreIn March, we ran a fea-

ture story titled “Ag-ing: the bigger picture” featuring winners from a British photo contest that asked participants to disprove some of the less enlightened stereotypes about aging. We asked our own readers to submit similar images, to help the world see “aging in a new light.”

Our readers heeded the call and we received wonderful photos that help to redefine retire-ment and growing older in a modern age. Here’s a photo submitted by 61-year-old Lifestyles reader Linda Moore ad-miring a rare wild azalea while kayaking on the Little River in Colquitt County, GA, along with a few of her thoughts on a new kind of aging.

Q: What inspired you to submit a photo to help redefine aging?

I was told when you reach retirement age all you’ll want to do is sit on the couch. In reality, we love retirement and we’re so active with camping, bike rides and enjoying our seven grandchildren.

Q: What’s the best part about growing older? You’re more empathetic and experienced, which allows you to really help others by sharing the wis-dom you’ve gained.Thanks Linda! Help evolve views on aging by emailing your photo to [email protected].

Linda Moore

Around TownW H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N G M A Y 2 0 1 6

M ondays. Care package for our troops all year. We are collect-

ing care packages for our troops all year long, accepting letters, small banners, items for doggie boxes (for military K-9), and donations for postage/pack-ing. Drop off and label “Care Package” for our Troops and we will do the rest. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. AMVETS Post 2006, 500 N Canal St. Leeburg, 34748. Call Auxiliary American Officer Judy at (352) 430 - 4355. Amvets.com

T hursdays. The Beat Goes On. Listen to Rock ‘n’ Roll music

while dancing on large dance floor. Food, wine, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. $7. 7-9 p.m. Olympia Banquets and Events. 2728 West Old Highway, Mount Dora, 32757. Call (352) 729 - 2939. Olympiabanquet-sandevents.com

6 The American Legion Post 18 Luncheon. Come enjoy good food

and fellowship with all that will be there. Menu: ham, niblet corn, green lima beans, salad, bread, dessert, and bev-erage. Located on Hwy 44 just east of Hwy 301 in Wildwood.Donation $7.50. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more info call (352) 748 - 7009.

7 Annual Blueberry Festival and Yard Sale. Benefiting the Cross

Creek volunteer fire department. A fun day of great food, live entertainment, yard sale, bake sale featuring blueberry recipes, craft vendors, turkey shoot and kid’s activities. Free admission. (352) 466-3353. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Intersection of CR 325 and SR 301 Island Grove, 32654.

8 Guitars and Cars Swap Meet. Two swap meets for the price of

one! Great gear and great deals! Need parts for your car, you might find it here. $2. Renningers Market and Antique Center, 20651 US 441, Mount Dora, 32757. (352) 383 - 3141. Crazyevents.com. Renningers.com

14 Lake Harris Run Beginner Paddling Adventure. Canoes,

kayaks and safety vests will be available for novice paddlers. Experienced staff will cover paddling basics and safety. Participants will then practice what they have learned in a well supervised envi-ronment. Free. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hickory Point Recreational Facility, 27341 State Rd 19, Tavares, Call (352) 324 – 6141.

14 &15 Jazz on the Vineyard Green. Enjoy talented Jazz mu-

sicians on the outdoor stage the entire weekend. Lakeridge wine, beer, and soft drinks and a variety of food is available for purchase, along with complimentary winery tours and wine tasting. donation will be accepted. Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 US 27 N., Clemont, 34717.Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (352) 394 - 8627.Crazyevents.com Lakeridgewinery.com

21 East Lake Heritage Festival. Join us for a celebration of lo-

cal history. There will be a Civil War campsite as well as historic military ve-hicles. Blackwater Creek band will pro-vide music. There will be information-al displays, food, and a country store. Veterans to be honored. Free. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. East Lake County Library, 31340 S. County Road 437, Sorrento, 32776. Call (352) 223 - 8574. Eastlakehistori-calsociety.com

28 Beatle Beat. Concert featur-ing one of the best Beatle trib-

ute bands in the world.$20. 7 - 10 p.m. Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N. Baker St., Mount Dora, 32757. Call (407) 603 - 9215.

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In a world gone digital, cel-ebrating a building of books

may seem like a thing of the past. But this year’s National Library Week theme reminds Americans of all the ways a system of free, indiscriminate-ly-accessible books is still rel-evant - and irreplacable.

Observed this year from April 10-16, National Library

Week promotes the value, ser-vices and impact provided by libraries all over the country. 2016’s theme “Libraries Trans-form” honors the library as the original mode of mass sharing of knowledge and information, and asks citizens to elevate its importance in American cul-ture by recognizing its unique value. The overwhelming mes-

sage is - the library isn’t dead, and there’s plenty it can do that the internet never will.

Interestingly, the origins of this national observance were to reclaim the status of the library in the face of new media. In the mid-1950s, research revealed Americans were spending less time reading and more time with radios and televisions. Concerned about decreased reading, active citizens devel-oped National Library Week based on the idea that if people were motivated to read, they would support and use librar-ies. The original 1958 theme was “Wake Up and Read!”

Decades later, library use is lower than ever, causing some to consider them obsolete. But library advocates have assem-bled a list of reasons why this American institution still mat-ters. With a campaign touting

statistics like “Libraries mat-ter because more than 25% of American households don’t have an internet connection,” and “because students can’t afford scholarly articles on a ramen noodle budget,” the “Libraries Transform” theme is committed to reclaiming the library’s honor.

In addition to presenting star-tling facts in an almost scientific nature, the campaign also tries appealing to Americans more spiritual side. A group medita-tion event at Lake County’s Tavares branch proves there are some things you just can’t do via the internet. This free “Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Workshop,” held from 10 - 11 a.m. on Thursday April 14, demonstrates how the library functions as a social and educational center, where community members can come

together face-to-face and learn valuable skills - for free.

The event is promoted as a way to learn to meditate to in-crease productivity, happiness, balance and inspiration and it invites you to bring a journal to share your experience. Not only is the campaign trans-forming American views of the library, it may just transform you a little in the process.The event will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. on Thurs. April 14 in the TRA Room at 100 E. Caroline St. in Ta-vares. To learn more, please call Marli Lopez at (352) 742-6204.

Local National Library Week events seek to prove there are some gifts the internet just can’t give OUR FAITHFUL COMPANIONSPet fun facts on our

beloved loyal friends The first week of May rings in Na-

tional Pet Week, a chance to cele-brate our furry, feathered (or just plain fishy) friends. Sponsored by the Ameri-can Medical Veterinary Association, the Week intends to honor the value of pets and all they bring to our human world, including companionship, protection and an infectious happiness, that adds so much joy to their owners’ lives - and may even add years of health as well. Pets can give those who are struggling something to care about, a partner to ex-ercise with, and an unconditional love that helps to heal. In gratitude of all the innumerable smiles they inspire, learn a little bit about your pets with our fun fact graphic, remember to take your pet to the vet regularly, and if you’re con-sidering a new addition to you family, read our reasons why rescuing your next pet does so much good for the world.

Facts & Figures: America’s Favorite PetsNumber of U.S. households that own a pet, by type of animal:

DOG

54.4million

FISH

13.6million

CAT

42.9million

BIRD

6.1million

•67% of dog owners consider pets to be family members•Most popular names: Bella (f) & Charlie (m)

•94 million cats are owned in the U.S., revealing that cat owners are quite fond of having more than 1

•By sheer numbers, fish reign supreme with over 170 mil-lion pet fish owned throughout the U.S.

•If you’re looking for a pet to spend a lifetime with, birds are it: some parrots live 60-100 yrs!

3 REASONS TO RESCUE

7.6 million pets enter shelters every year.

Over 55% of those are never adopted.

By rescuing, you are saving lives!

With over 70 million homeless cats & dogs in the U.S., if you’re considering a pet...


“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” - George Elliot

The infamous American generation born between

1946 and 1964 aren’t exactly known for maintaining status quo. A product of a bonafide baby boom following the end of World War II, at 76 million-strong, their births presented such an unprecedented popu-lation surge in America that they’ve been altering the cul-tural landscape ever since.

As they first crowded class-rooms and then the workplace, their sheer volume caused inev-itable change to every phase of life they encountered. Life soon revealed there were advantages and challenges to having size on your side. Career advance-ment was met with fierce com-petition, as so many vied for the same job, but some histo-rians credit that very need for an edge in the environment as a catalyst for a time of incredible innovation and prosperity.

While unexpected economic upheaval and the massive im-plications of automation would force boomers to redefine the very nature of work in America, they also altered social norms to an enormous extent. The first generation to grow up with tele-vision as a central part of their lives, they were also the first to be bombarded with advertising - and some say, its subliminal effects. Economic figures re-

port unseen jumps in consumer spending, notions of the family unit began to change, and life in America became almost unrec-ognizable.

It makes sense then, that as their labyrinthine journey con-tinues, and the first wave of the generation greet their 70s, that the traditional idea of retirement would be questioned and rede-fined too.

Generation AgelessEven the names don’t seem to fit - “elder,” “senior citizen,” even “baby boomer” itself seems all wrong. The generation of change-agents reveal themselves as far more interesting and pow-erful than those names suggest. Besides, the changes they’ve cre-ated are really just beginning, as these rebels are predicted to live longer than any generation in our history with many working way past retirement age - by choice, not necessity.

In all actuality, they have the potential to forever change the American perception of ag-ing, suggesting a new name for boomers - the “trail blazers.”

That’s exactly how they’re seen by the Administration for Community Living, as their an-nual leadership of Older Amer-ican’s Month (OAM) in May is celebrated in 2016 with the theme, Blaze a Trail.

Blaze a Trail celebrates the growing and increasingly vital part older Americans play in our country, highlighting their varied and deeply rooted roles in local communities, and their large influence on the nation’s economy, politics, and the arts. From 69-year-old NASA Ad-ministrator Charles Bolden, Jr. to 84-year-old actress Rita Moreno to 83-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who took her seat as a Supreme Court Justice at age 60, older adults are blaz-ing trails in all aspects of Amer-ican life, with some trailblazers rising to the task of unexpected events in life and others rein-venting themselves entirely. Lovingly referred to as Second Acts, personal reinvention and the pursuit of lifelong dreams are being embraced by more trailblazers everyday as they open themselves to new work and new passions, creating a positive impact on the lives of people of all ages.

One trailblazer, Taylor Over-bey, welcomed a new career, a new baby and a new artistic venture rendering delightful success when he least expected it - all after the age of 50. Af-ter owning a successful window

business in California for 16 years while pursuing his art on the side, at age 53 Overbey took a risk, took a job in Michigan that proved a disaster, and not long after discovered his wife was - surprise! - pregnant.

“When I found out Sophia was coming, I was doing odd jobs, and knew I had to find something secure to ensure she was well provided for,” he ex-plains. “Instead of taking any old job I could find, I took a chance and went back to school for my dream degree - a master’s in digi-tal media. As it turns out, I now teach at that very Institute and miraculously, I found my real calling when I took an elective in children’s book illustration. Serendipity got my first book in front of a publisher who signed me and have since agreed to pub-lish my second one.”

Written as a humor-filled fable about the value of shar-ing, Overbey says he wrote the book for his daughter, who was

three at the time and learning the skill herself.

“It’s definitely unexpected that I’m raising a small child as I approach 60,” he admits. “I’ve got a young family when most people my age have grandkids. And starting a new career at the typical retirement age is unbe-lievable also. But it’s my dream job and she’s my dream baby, and they’re two twists of fate I wouldn’t trade for the world.”

See the book trailer for Overbey’s “The I-Wants and the Gimmies” at LifestylesAfter50.com & learn more about his illustration work at Taylor-O-Studios.com. If you’re blazing your own trail, we’d love to hear about it - email your story to [email protected].

BLAZE A TRAIL TO REINVENTIONThe pursuit of new work, new relationships and new discoveries of purpose and

passion are revolutionizing “retirement” as the bold blaze a trail and dare to dream.

The single strike of a match can start a whole new fire...what will you set ablaze?

OPERATION REINVENTION: FOllOw yOuR PAssION, usE yOuR skIlls Pursue a second career offering personal and financial reward. It’s time to pursue your dreams. What were you good at as a child? Why not at least try it?

Embrace the arts to express yourself. Learn to paint, take dance classes, maybe even try stand-up comedy. To become an artist, kiss your comfort zone goodbye.

Keep learning and growing. Learn a language, enroll in a computer class or take that bucket list trip. Challenging yourself keeps you happy, healthy & connected.

Use your vast experience to serve others. Volunteers help keep their local com-munity thriving - and even alive. Find opportunities in your area at Serve.Gov/

Overbey’s first book, published

in his 50s, was

inspired by his young daughter.


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aturdays. Weekly Local Market Join local farmers, craftsmen,

bakers, artists and many more as they gather at the community market. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Town Square, Leesburg, 34748 Call (352)365-0053 with any questions.

- 16. Lake County Fair. Free entertainment, fun contests, 4-H

exhibits, rides and more. Weekdays 5 - 10 p.m. $7 for adults. Weekends 1 - 10 p.m. Eustis, 32726. Learn more at LakecoFair.com or call (352)357-9692.

Big Bug Trip. Get ready for an insect invasion as you take a

group trip from the local art center to Harry P. Leu Gardens to view a collection of bug sculptures. $60. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Gallery East Art Center, 11761 SE Hwy 441, Belleview, 34420. To learn more, call (352) 245- 2781.

Guitars and Cars. Two swap meets for the price of one!

Enjoy classic and antique cars along with live music and shopping. $2 admission. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora, 32757. For more information, call (352) 383-8393 or visit www.Renningers.net.

The Central Florida Master Choir. Enjoy a beautiful

performance by a master choir. No tickets are required, but we will gratefully receive your offering at the concert. Concert begins at 3 p.m. at Countryside Presbyterian Church in Ocala, 34476. Call (352) 237-4633.

Heartfulness, Relaxation and Meditation Workshop. Learn

to meditate. Discover increased productivity, happiness, balance and inspiration. Free. 10 - 11 a.m. 100 E. Caroline St. in Tavares, 32778. Call (352) 742- 6204 for more information.

The Ball Brothers. This group has found life "outside

of the box.” Concert is free but a love offering will be received. 6:30 p.m. Christ's Church of Marion County, 6768 SW 80th Street Ocala, 34476. Call (352)861-6182 or visit ccomc.org.

Earth Day Concert 2016. To benefit City of Mount Dora's

Parks. Tickets are $10-$20. 5 - 10 p.m. Elizabeth Evans Park. 100 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora, 32757. For more information, call (352) 988-4022 or go online to mountdoraenvironment.org.

& 24. Camping for Leesburg Bikefest. 24-hour security, hot

showers, bike blessing, and a live band. $13. 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eagles Aerie #4273. 27150 Haywood Worm Farms Rd., Leesburg, 34762. Call (352)742-7754 or visit Lake.abateFlorida.com.

- 24. Annual Downtown Leesburg Bikefest 2016.

Tattoo Contest, festival food, non-stop entertainment and much more. Free. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 2 a.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Leesburg. Learn more at LeesburgBikeFest.com.

& 24. Mount Dora Blueberry Festival. Come for food,

crafters, music and family fun. Free. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Elizabeth Evans Park in Mount Dora, 32757. To learn more, visit www.FestivalofFlorida.com.

& 30. Relay For Life of South Lake. Fight against

Cancer and celebrate with those who have battled it at this fundraising event. Enjoy a survivor dinner and activities. Free. 6 p.m. East Ridge High School, 13322 Excalibur Rd., Clermont. 34711. To learn more, call (321) 226-8236 or visit RelayForLife.org/SouthLake

& May 1. Planes, Trains and BBQ - Seaplane-A-Palooza

Weekend. Live entertainment, great food and much more. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wooton Park, Tavares, 32778. For ticket prices and more information, please call (352) 742-6176 or visit tavares.org/1163/Planes-Trains-BBQ

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The secret habit of the happiest couples

There’s always some new relation-ship advice out there, but this one

might take the cake. A married pair of re-lationship experts just put out a new book called The Heart of the Fight, because, according to co-author Dr. Judith Wright, “Arguing is the most powerful tool that a couple has for growing stronger. Only when a couple masters the art of produc-tive fighting can they reach the highest levels of intimacy and closeness.”

Much like mine, if your eyebrows raised at this premise, Dr. Wright elabo-rates: “Happy couples are happy because they’re willing to fight! It’s actually how you fight that really matters.”

Her new book is not so much about fighting advocacy as it is about how to turn ugly fights into golden opportuni-ties for greater intimacy. Here’s a brief rundown of The Heart of the Fight’s “Seven Rules for Fighting Fair.”1. Reduce negativity. Avoid destructive tactics (blaming, sarcasm, etc.) No fight is perfect but low blows get you nowhere.

2. Promote positivity. Pair each complaint with a way your partner matters to you. 3. Never take or give over 50% of the blame. It’s not easy, but if you can stick to this rule, you’ll be amazed how much more productive your fight will be. 4. Be 100% responsible for your own happiness. It’s your job. If you need help, a partner is not a mind reader. Be direct. 5. Express & agree with the truth, al-ways. Fights reveal a lot of truth, but we don’t admit it. If you were wrong, fess up. 6. Fight for, not against. Identify your desired outcome and go towards that.7. Assume goodwill. Extend the benefit of the doubt by keeping in mind your love.

A pair of relationship experts claim a willingness to fight - fairly - may be the key to unlocking relationship bliss.

A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERHOOD

A book of timeless words from famous faces celebrate mothers’ impact in a gorgeous way.

In need of a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? Check out Jena Pincott’s Mom Candy: 1,000 Quotes of Inspiration for Mothers. Filled with delightfully relatable musings from favorite notable women, the book shares the hilarious and sensitive sides of motherhood. Here’s a peek at a few quotes on pages designed by the publisher:

LOVE AFTER 50: Reader Jack Buettner shares a story of love and reawakening

Afew months ago, we ran a story exploring

a rather sensitive subject - the love lives of wid-ows who, after grieving the loss of their beloved spouse, sought romance once again. Fascinated, we opened up the rich and complex topic to our readers, with a request for opinions, advice and ex-periences of dating later in life. Jack Buettner, a read-er from Venice, sent in a truly heartwarming story of finding love and a pas-sion for life again when he found his sweetheart. Jack writes:Chris and I each lost our spouses of more than 58 years, but life didn’t end there! After periods of grieving, we moved for-ward, met each other, and fell in love. We not only have the same Christian beliefs, we like the same things (well mostly) and we know that life is an adventure best shared with someone you love!

We love the way Jack’s story just brims with joy and inspires all of us to believe in magic at any age. Thank you Jack, for helping us to redefine aging!Did you find love when you least expected it? Does your story offer hope and inspiration to those who long for romance? Email your love story to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our June issue!

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son, sharpen all those pruning tools now - this ensures you’ll have time to chip and compost the prunings before big storms turn them into projectiles. Next up, check the lawn for bad patches, in-dicative of early insect problems. Catch them now and you may be able to nip them in the proverbial bud.

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is also Mother’s Day, making it the perfect time to think about protecting your health and re-minding the women you love they might be due for a routine screening mammogram.

The Board Certified radiol-ogists of RAO recommend that women get a baseline mammo-gram by age 40 to establish a healthy image that can be com-pared to future exams, which should be performed every one to two years.

“A lot of women put off routine screening for a num-ber of reasons,” says RAO radiologist and breast imaging specialist Dr. Amanda Aulls. “The main reasons women give are that mammograms are uncomfortable or frightening, or that they’re too busy. As a woman and the mother of a

young child, I get it. But while a mammogram may be a bit uncomfortable and interrupt your regular duties, our health-care team goes out of its way to make sure your visit is as quick and pleasant as possible.

As for the fear factor, remind yourself that when caught in its very earliest stage, breast can-cer has an extremely high cure rate. So come in for a few min-utes, get it over with and go on

with your day knowing you’re taking the best possible care of yourself. And,” she adds, “remember you’re doing it for more than yourself, but also for the people who love you.”

Designated as Breast Im-aging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiologists (ACR), RAO’s Women’s Imaging Center and TimberRidge Imaging Cen-ter provide a full spectrum of breast imaging and diagnostic services, including tomosyn-thesis, or 3D mammography.Clinical tests reveal it is 40% more accurate at catching in-vasive cancers and eliminating stressful false positives than traditional mammography.

When an alternative or fol-low-up exam is needed, RAO is ACR-accredited in all quali-fying breast modalities, includ-ing breast MRI, breast ultra-

sound, both mammography and stereotactic breast biopsy, as well as additional services like breast needle localization, breast aspiration and ultra-sound-guided breast biopsy.

“We offer everything for every stage of examination,” assures Dr. Aulls. “And we work directly with your doc-tor to provide comprehensive diagnosis, applicable treat-ment if needed, and plenty of patient education. We treat women how I would want my mother, my sister, my friends and myself to be treated – with expertise and genuine caring.”

Schedule your own screening today! To learn more about RAO’s ser-vices, staff and insurance cover-age, please call (352) 671-4300.

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A mom herself, Dr. Amanda Aulls believes that valuing your own health is a key part of motherhood and family life.


Defining Florida has always been something tough to nail down; be-

tween its college football culture to the rich influence of an increasing Hispanic population, to the impressive ecosys-tem of the Everglades. From the rolling roads and rural farmlands of Dade City to the cultural mecca of Miami, Florida is synonymous with high rise condos, backwoods barbeques, epic theme parks and balmy breezes cherished on a sandy beach in the sun. The peninsula known as the Sunshine State has an interesting and wildly diverse culture all its own.

Long before the major urban explo-sions of big cities and industries deeply influenced the state, there existed a spe-

cial charm and ambiance known as “Old Florida” - a theme becoming more and more difficult to find.

As an homage to the traditions and symbols of Old Florida - flamingos, citrus, alligators and key lime pie - the Lake Eustis Museum of Art (LEMA) is currently hosting not one Florida-fo-cused artist, but two - and they’re asking Floridians to decide which artist depicts the Sunshine State best.

In an artistic showdown intended to bring out the best of two famous Florid-ian artists of differing mediums, “Pot-ter versus Painter” features iconic work from potter Martin Cushman and paint-er Sharon Repple, both of Mount Dora.

According to the museum, the two go head to head in a competition to best capture the spirit of Florida.

“We have selected 16 icons of Flori-da life and nature,” explains a statement put out by LEMA. “Each artist will cre-ate their own versions of these icons, and it is up to the viewers to decide who best portrays Florida’s essence.”

The exhibit opened in April and is on display through June 4, so there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the dual depictions of the Sunshine State. Self-described as “Florida’s favorite pot-terer,” Cushman and his work will face off against paintings from Florida land-scape queen Repple in a competition

worthy of Florida’s art history books. Enjoy their artistic representations of Florida life and nature - from birds to gators to beaches - and cast your vote for who does it better!

Potter versus Painter at LEMAAdmission to Potter versus Painter is free to LEMA members and $5 for non-members. Located at the base of Or-ange Ave. in downtown Eustis in Ferran Park, right on Lake Eustis, with plenty of parking available. For more informa-tion, call (352)483.2900 or visit www.lakeeustisartmuseum.org. The museum is open Tues-Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat noon - 4 p.m., and Sun. by appointment.

potter vs. painterArtistic showdown illustrates iconic Florida

PottEr: MArtin CushMAnCushman became a potter in 1997 and decided he’d found his calling when he began selling every piece he made. A na-tive Floridian, his pots are decorated with the beauty of Florida’s nature, whether Spanish moss or gators in the swamp.

PAintEr: shAron rEPPLEA lifelong artist, Repple pursued art full-time after raising a family and working as an accountant. She is a self-taught artist and upon retiring to Florida she re-kindled her love of art with acrylic paint-ings inspired by Floridian landscapes.

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Pickleball - The Unofficial Sport of RVersEver heard of pickle-

ball? If you are re-tired, a baby-boomer or you drive an RV, chanc-es are you have! With over 3,600 locations and 150,000 players, pickleball is one of the fastest grow-ing sports in the U.S. In fact, pickleball is so wildly popular, it has been adopt-ed as the unofficial sport of RVers everywhere.

Pickleball is a rac-quet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Played with an oversized paddle and plastic ball, pickleball is great exer-cise and perfect for every level of athleticism.

Donna Christiansen, President of the Pick-leball Club in the Palm Creek Golf and RV Re-sort in Casa Grande, Ari-zona, boasts the sport as having the largest mem-bership at the Club.

“We have 32 courts and over 800 players. It’s great for seniors,” says Christiansen. “It’s easy to learn and you can instantly play. Plus, it’s very social.”

How did pickleball, the backyard pastime created by two dads to entertain bored children, evolve into a sport with so many passionate fol-lowers and win the hearts of the RV community?

“The rules are simple, and it’s fun for all ages and skill levels. It’s a unique, multigenerational game,” says Rusty Howes of

www.PickleballChannel.com, the sport’s premiere media outlet, dedicated to providing professional online videos and content for pickleball players and organizations nationwide. “I’ve seen 20-year-olds playing with 70-year-olds. How many sports can you say that about?”

Interested in a friendly game with fel-low RVers or participat-ing in a national tourna-ment? Learn more about Pickleball online at www.PickleballChannel.com or www.USAPA.org.

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Strong, radiant and oh so peaceful, at 57 Wendy O’Lenic may as well be

the picture of health - and beauty. With glowing skin, a toned and flexible phy-sique, long, thick hair and a pauseworthy sense of poise, Wendy often finds herself fielding countless questions from class attendees at her Wendy Fit Yoga, Pilates & Personal Training Studio in Palm Har-bor. And they all seem to ask the same thing - “How do you do it?”

If you’re looking for tips and tricks that let you cut corners while promising rapid results - Wendy’s wisdom is sure to disappoint. Her secrets to wellness are frustratingly simple and undeniably well-known: drink lots of water, eat a diet of fresh whole foods, participate in some kind of social and physical activity everyday and yes indeed, pray for good luck in the gene department. The closest thing she’s got to a secret, she says, are two four-letter words...“Slow. Down.”

As deceptively simple as her advice may sound, Wendy’s the first to admit that decelerating the pace of modern liv-ing - and the modern mind - is asking one to paddle upstream. At first it feels utter-ly impossible, but with diligent practice, tenacity and just enough madness to be-lieve it’s actually achievable, you begin to make your own current in the world.

“Modern society isn’t exactly con-ducive to wellness,” Wendy laments, “especially for women (and specifically mothers) who have been taught their whole life to put everyone else first. To truly live a life revering slowness, rest and intention you’ve definitely got to go against the grain - but honestly, some-times life doesn’t give you much choice.” Making the mind-body connectionFor as long as Wendy can remember, she’s been involved in dance and fitness. After cheerleading in high school and en-rolling at USF to study psychology, she soon racked up so many credits in dance and fitness she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in dance and a minor

helpful tool to a hurtful one. It was clear to others I was imbalanced, but with so much on my mind, I couldn’t hear their warn-ings or see what was happening to me.”

As the stress piled up and Wendy found herself buying a new business and a new house, getting divorced, and fac-ing single motherhood all at once, her body started to give.

“Our bodies can only take so much,” she warns, “and that period of my life pushed mine to the limit. I was over-exer-cising and underweight, working too hard and too long - and soon enough, my stress level began manifesting itself as internal issues. I had ulcers, skin irritations, and anyone who caught a glimpse of me could feel my chronic stress...looking back on that time, I can’t believe I thought I was ok, but what happened next was the pain-ful wake-up call I desperately needed, it ushered in the best thing that’s ever hap-pened to me in my life.”

The breaking point Wendy’s recalling came in the form of a painful herniated disc in her back that left her debilitated.

“It’s awful, and anyone who’s faced this injury knows the pain it causes,” she says. “But it also caused a real shift in me. It was the injury that brought me within.”

While on ordered rest, she says, it be-came clear she needed to shift her focus. Wendy reflected, and disciplined her inner world and her thoughts like she had done with her body. As meditation became a way life, her wellness underwent a silent hurricane of transformation.

“That’s how I learned to slow down, to listen, to respect limits. The injury taught me healing the mind is often key to healing the body.”

These days, curious folks wander into her studio and meet this Wise Woman with awe. If her body reflects a dedicated physical practice, her new demeanor re-flects a deep, meditative one.Freedom After 50While Wendy acknowledges that a life-long exercise habit does correlate to high-er bone density, she’s quick to encourage 50+ women without a fitness background to embrace their unique opportunity.

“My 50s are the least stressful time of my life,” she says. “I’ve raised my chil-dren, I’ve fulfilled a lot of traditional du-ties. And so many women my age can relate. A lot of major stress is over, and I want women embarking on their later years to finally start prioritizing their own wellness. I want women to know it’s never too late to bloom,” she says. “And in fact, your bloom is really only just beginning.”All photos by KevinKeliiPhotography.com

Wendy’s top 3 reasons why it’s never too late to start yoga

in exercise physiology. Having paid some of her way through college by teaching fitness classes, Wendy knew she’d found her passion, and although she took a few detours along the way, her heart always remained in fitness. While the unbeliev-able physique she sports as she approach-es 60 definitely owes some of its lasting power to her diehard dedication to fitness for decades, she admits her relationship with exercise wasn’t always healthy.

“During periods of stress I always ex-ercised more; it was my most dependable stress reliever,” she shares. “But as I con-fronted the most stressful time of my life the constant rigorous exercise went from a

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

- Lao Tzu

Eternal Bloom Local yoga legend’s evolution proves the best things often blossom over time

Wendy O’Lenic of WendyFit.com

1Theres no impact with yoga, so it’s perfect for those reintroduc-

ing themselves to exercise or even just starting out. The lack of impact makes yoga a perfect exercise option for any-one sensitive to pain in their joints.

2Speaking of joints, yoga combats arthritic pain. Practicing yoga circu-

lates synovial fluid, an important fluid of the body that keeps joints healthy and strong. Cells then create new connective tissue, which reduces tension and pain.

3The key components of yoga are the breath, and simply showing up.

Even if all you do is sit there with your eyes closed, reintroducing your body to deep breathing, you’re giving your mind a break and relaxing your whole system.

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According to the Center for Dis-ease Control and Prevention

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According to the American Lung Association, 11 million Americans have COPD, and an estimated 1 mil-lion are Floridians.

Jim D., whose last name is abbrevi-ated for medical privacy, has been a pa-tient at Lung Institute since 2014. Jim believes COPD “hasn’t seen the news media awareness campaigns needed to stimulate research funding.”

The Lung Institute treats patients with their own stem cells because stem cells act as the body’s healing sys-

tem. The body alerts these cells, and they flow to the area that needs repair. However, stem cells are slow to react, and in someone who is chronically ill, they’re even slower. Realizing this, the physicians at the Lung Institute devel-oped a procedure to help the stem cells do their job more efficiently.

The physicians extract a patient’s stem cells from blood or bone marrow tissue, separate them and return them intravenously. The cells then travel through the heart, straight to the lungs where they are trapped. Once there, the cells can promote healing of the lungs, potentially improving lung function.

The company operates affiliate clin-ics in Tampa, FL; Nashville, TN; Pitts-burgh, PA; Scottsdale, AZ and Dallas, TX. During the past three years, the Lung Institute has treated over 2,000 patients. A recent Lung Institute study indicated that 82% of patients report an increase in quality of life after stem cell treatment, and 60 % of those who took a pulmonary function test report-ed an increase in lung function.

For the 1 million Floridians with COPD, the mortality ranking of COPD isn’t as significant as their struggle to breathe and live their lives. After 25 years of the growing COPD diagnosis rate and little medical advancement, it seems like there is hope on the horizon with clinics like the Lung Institute and stem cell therapy.

While the mortality rates for heart disease and cancer are on the decline, lung disease mortality has seen a sharp increase in the last 20 years.

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SCENIC VS. ADVENTURE: CHOOSING YOUR CRUISEOur top picks for all kinds of cruisers Many seasoned travelers on a bucket list trip relish in the “cruise” aspect of cruis-ing - relaxing on the deck, their cabin’s private balcony area, and of course the ship’s observation lounges offering spectacular views of scenery passing by. Others with a penchant for a bit more excitement get off the ship at every op-portunity - but still enjoy the moving panorama while taking a breather be-tween wild expeditions. Every cruise in Alaska in scenic of course, but those situated closer to shore offer easily seen and enjoyed wildlife, and the stunning natural beauty that Alaska is revered for. Cruising the Scene: Best Scenic Cruise to AlaskaPrincess Cruises (Fleetwide) and Holland America (Fleetwide)Both fleets feature high levels of comfort, service and personal attention - making them excellent choices for those seeking reliable levels of customer service and traveler accommodation. Just as important as your onboard experience, Princess and Holland America have some major clout in the world of Alaskan National Parks, due to their pioneering efforts to bring Alaskan cruising to the mainstream. These historic connections help them secure coveted permits to enter Glacier Bay Nation-al Park, so a higher percentage of their itineraries include this iconic locale. Truly, everything is Alaska is beautiful, but it doesn’t get much better than Glacier Bay. Unleashing the Adventurer Within: Best Expedition Cruise to AlaskaUn-Cruise Adventures (Fleetwide)For those cruisers craving closer encounters with the wilds of Alaska, this eight-ship, naturalist-led cruise line offers incredibly intimate interactions with gla-ciers and wildlife - including getting you face-to-face with salmon fishing bears - and they manage to do it all with pampering and style. Un-Cruise’s most pop-ular shore excursions are those trips featuring hiking, fishing and canoeing. You’ll get a real taste of Alaska with the onboard cuisine, thanks to almost ex-clusive reliance on locally procured meats and seafood, and the meals are com-munal, quickly promoting a great sense of camaraderie among passengers, natu-ralists and the crew. The fares aren’t cheap, but they are all nearly all-inclusive. To learn more visit: Princess.com, HollandAmerica.com and Un-Cruise.com.

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INVESTING IN THE ICONICMake the most of this quintessential bucket list trip by valuing its uniqueness With its vastness, daunting winters and landscapes full of intrigue and allure, Alaska exudes a rare majestic quality. For those seeking its special aura and a trip of a lifetime, it doesn’t disappoint - espe-cially if you invest in what makes it spe-cial. When deciding how best to balance a dream trip and a modest budget, here are our picks for those things “uniquely Alaska” that are truly worth every penny. Put stock in a solid wardrobe of layers. Even Alaska’s summer months see tem-peratures drop deeply at night - and rain often appears out of nowhere. Invest in quality, water-resistant layers so the state’s notoriously fickle weather doesn’t com-promise an unforgettable excursion to the base of a towering glacier or a stunning (freezing) sunrise observed with awe.Above all, book a balcony cabin. If there’s ever a time to splurge for a balcony cab-in, it’s Alaska. Nothing’s more magical than opening up the balcony door, still groggy with sleep, to see how the scen-ery changed overnight (photo above taken from Princess cabin balcony). Rolling into a new port early each morning, the balcony scene was hushed and peaceful, offering intimate moments with the land.

An Alaskan cruise remains one of the greatest adventures in American travel. Here’s how to make yours as enchanting as your dreams.

HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO GO In Alaska, it really is all subjectiveOne of (if not the only) drawback of an Alaskan cruise is that you’re always at the mercy of the weather. At the outset, you’re limited to a six month booking window as most lines only cruise Alaska from May to September due to its harsh winters. Even in the summer, excursions like helicopter glacier tours are often cancelled due to heavy rain, so just be prepared to stay flexible.For maximum savings: Budget travellers will find the least expensive rates at the start and end of cruising season when crowds are still too wary of the weather; the chills of which leave less options for wildlife excursions.For most climate comfort: June, July and August are the warmest months, with temperatures in the 50s - 70s, but these months are also quite rainy. Still, sum-mer is your best chance at fishing and wildlife spotting expeditions. For your best chance to catch the lights: Known to be Alaskan waters’ choppi-est month (not recommended for those who get seasick), September offers the best possibility for witnessing the North-ern Lights - Mother Nature’s light show that’s truly once-in-a-lifetime.


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YOSEMITE IN BLOOM “Now is the birth-time of leaves; the pines are retassled, and the oaks are

sprayed with young purple.” - John Muir on spring in Yosemite

As thawing snow fills the park’s streams and replenishes waterfalls

so they may regain their stunning power, spring in Yosemite is nothing short of ma-jestic. All signs point to the reawakening of the park in April, but visiting Yosemite in early May, often around Mother’s Day, offers a special surprise - the blooming of the Pacific dogwood trees.

The Pacific dogwoods found in Yo-semite make their home in wet, mild habitats anywhere from British Colum-bia to southern California and are only found in one color - white. Classified as a wildflower, the Pacific dogwood may not be as bold as some of its color-ful counterparts, but it still knows how to create a striking scene. In May, Yo-semite welcomes these gleaming white dogwood blossoms as they emerge from thick, dark tree trunks to create a visual vibrance and contrast that stops park visitors in their tracks. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a view of the blossoms in their most spectacular surroundings, set against a background of one of Yosem-ite’s many gushing waterfalls with little rainbows sparkling in their mighty flow.

When admired up close, the dog-wood adds a splash of life to the darker surrounding forest. But viewed from afar, the plant that has come to symbol-ize the peak of spring in Yosemite ac-tually resembles a flurry of giant snow-flakes floating in the forest air.

Often found beneath Yosemite’s gi-

ant conifers, dogwood blooms are no-toriously hard to photograph. If you’re looking for a little guidance on how to shoot these spring gems, you’re in luck - dogwoods are a primary focus of Yo-semite’s Camera Walks, free two-hour tours provided by the National Park Service. The tours begin annually in mid-April and are led by local profes-sional photographers who share secrets on how to capture the various treasures found in Yosemite National Park. If you’re a Yosemite newbie, the Camera

Walks are especially valuable, as they guide you to prime park locations that are off-the-beaten path, and may just provide the perfect opportunity to take a photograph you will never forget.

To check the current status of dogwood blooms in Yosemite, as well as learn more about NPS Camera Walks at Yo-semite, visit www.nps.gov/yose. Do you have a favorite National Park? Memo-ries of a special visit? Please email your story to [email protected].

Celebrating the Centennial

100 years ago, the United States cre-ated the National Park Service,

a federal agency designed to preserve the breathtaking beauty of the American landscape. Visit LifestylesAfter50.com for our Celebrate the Centennial series as we highlight our favorite parks all year long.

Yosemite National Park, California - Mother Earth births the dogwood blossoms in early May.


by Gloria Raskin

When did I cross the line from care-free, secure female to frightened,

insecure, older woman? When did my enthusiasm for life take on an air of caution? When did I start watching my-self walk, so I would not trip and fall? When did fall-ing even come into the picture? When did travel-ing, become an ordeal and not a pleasure? When did I start to re-fuse chances to go away?

When did I start to constantly say “what if”? When did I be-gin monitoring my speech with my adult children so as not to offend and just when did my children begin to pass know-ing glances between themselves after I spoke? When did my children decide I was too “negative?” When did I feel I was out of the loop?

When did I start not wanting to call at-tention to myself and hopefully fade into the background? When did only the fa-miliar become comfortable to me? When did encounters with the sun start only taking place under a hat and sunscreen?

The Voices of Lifestyles After 50:Mother, writer and reader Gloria Raskin gets Vulnerable

A primary focus of Lifestyles After 50 is to promote healthy attitudes towards aging and inspire readers to embrace the gifts of their later years. A most inspiring action is sharing raw honesty, bringing to light those familiar - and uncomfortable - thoughts we’ve learned to keep concealed. In her courageous essay below, Lifestyles reader Gloria Raskin reveals the unspoken, letting us know it’s ok to acknowledge all aspects of getting older. - Editor

VULNERABLE When did the sun become something else to worry about? When did I start tak-ing medications with me every time I left the house? When did I begin to measure all trips in terms of physical discomfort? When did others on buses start offering me their seat? When did I start losing inches off my physical, mental and emo-tional stature? When did sleeping become a struggle? When did trips to the bath-

room become so frequent? When did some days have to be en-dured, instead of enjoyed? When did the gift of a busy day be-come an obstacle course?

When did I become a ner-vous passenger in a car being

driven by someone I loved and trust-ed? When did I start to brace myself for a car accident that fortunately has not happened? When did a low level of anxiety become a constant companion?

When did I cross this invisible line and change the core of my very being? When did my sense of invincibility des-ert me? When did I become...my mother?Gloria Raskin is a retired schoolteacher turned freelance writer. Over 50 of her per-sonal essays have appeared in countless pub-lications including Newsday & Mature Years.

New book out by Lifestyles’ columnist Teri Pizza Lifestyles After 50’s resident produce

expert Teri Pizza, recently published her second book sharing extensive knowledge on how to select, prepare and benefit from nature’s bounty. Not specifically vegan or vegetarian, ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce, offers over 200 recipes for enjoying fruits and vegetables in everything from enticing appetizers to decadent desserts. Much like she does every month for Lifestyles, (see her May article on blueberries in this issue) Teri spotlights 70 different items of

fresh produce, helping readers learn more about how these gems from the garden keep us healthy. Presenting produce in alphabetical order, beginning with Apple and ending with Zucchini, ENJOY! is a must-have reference book for any kitchen. Order Teri Pizza’s new book today - ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce is available online at www.Amazon.com.


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By William Mumbauer, Attorneywww.� willstrustsprobate.com

A reader asks:My son recently died and now my daughter-in-law, the mother of my late son’s chil-dren, refuses to let me visit them or even talk to them on the phone. I am heart bro-ken. Is there anything I can do to get visitation rights to my own grandchildren?

Answer: Sadly, the situation you find yourself in is all too common. And I am sorry to tell you that Florida law leaves you with few, if any, options if your daughter-in-law will not agree to let you visit your grandchildren.

In Florida, the legal right to seek grandparental visita-tion is available in very lim-ited circumstances. Based on the facts you provided, Chapter 752, Florida Stat-utes would permit you to pe-

tition the court for visitation with your minor grandchil-dren only if your daughter-in-law has been convicted of a felony of any nature or a violent misdemeanor (even if her crime occurred before her children were born or ad-opted) evincing behavior that poses a substantial threat to your grandchildren’s health or welfare. Additionally, the statute allows a grandpar-ent to petition the court for visitation when both par-ents are dead, missing or incapacitated. The Court has authority to grant visitation to a petitioner grandparent if the Court finds by clear and convincing evidence that a custodial parent might harm the child, that visitation is in the best interest of the child and that visitation will not materially harm the parent-child relationship. All three elements must be proven.

As you can imagine, this is a level of proof that is difficult to meet and, consequently, such petitions for grandpar-ent visitation filed in Florida are rarely successful.

Mr. Mumbauer, a 5th genera-tion Floridian, has maintained a law practice in Brandon, FL since 1980 with emphasis on estate planning. He takes spe-cial pride in representing the senior community by maintain-ing a sensitive and practical

approach. A member of the Na-tional Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the AARP Legal Services Network, Mr. Mum-bauer is also a probate law Mentor and is recognized by Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals as an expert witness in matters involving Wills. To learn more, visit him online at www.FLWillTrustsProbate.com. Please note: Mr. Mumbauer’s ar-ticles outline general principles of law. They are not intended to apply to individual circumstances.

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By Teri Pizza

More and more women are adopting a new approach

to beauty - and it’s a rather tasty one. Scaling back on expensive creams and proce-dures that promise to combat cellulite and banish blemishes forever, fans of the Eat Pretty movement are now using their beauty budget to buy blenders and organic vegetables.

Sparked by former beauty editor turned health coach Jolene Hart’s best-seller Eat Pretty, the “beautifying nutrition” trend ap-proaches beauty from the inside out. Hart likens Eat Pretty to a “lifestyle transformation” that views good dietary choices as an alternative to the quick-fix products aimed at symptoms of a stressed body. Balanced, nourishing nutrition, she ar-gues, is actually the very foun-dation of lasting beauty.

“After years of searching,” she shares, “I found changing what I put in my body could liter-ally rebuild my beauty one mol-ecule at a time by providing the most beautiful building blocks to nourish, repair and rejuvenate.”

With impressive science to back up her claims, Eat Pretty is chock full of research and reci-pes supporting the notion that nutrition is a key component to looking and feeling beauti-ful. One fruit highly touted in Hart’s book is the tiny, mighty blueberry. Tender morsels of pure delight, blueberries have been studied in great depth by researchers eager to unlock the power of the nutrient-dense little blue dynamos. Linked to everything from lower blood sugar levels, slowed mouth and neck cancer progression and even decreased heart attack risk, blueberries also have lesser

known benefits - they may hold the key to healthier hair and a clearer complexion. Deemed by dermatologists as one of the top five foods for promot-ing beautiful skin, studies sug-gest the berry can help reverse some of the skin damage caused by aging. The antioxidants and phytochemicals they contain strengthen blood vessels and heal broken capillaries, both of which help the skin appear brighter and more even.

In addition to beautifying your skin, blueberries may even help keep gray hairs at bay. They’re high in vitamin B12, and deficiency of this crucial vitamin has been well-linked to premature graying. Blueberries also contain chemicals known to stimulate hair growth, help-ing you maintain the overall health and thickness of your gorgeous mane.

Selection and storage:• Look for firm, plump, smooth-skinned - and mold-free - deep-blue-hued blueberries.• Store unwashed berries in a plastic bag in your fridge’s high humidity drawer for up to a week.• When ready to eat, remove stems and leaves. Wash in cold water, then place in lukewarm water - returning them to room temp. enriches taste and flavor.• Or, place unwashed berries in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze until firm and then trans-fer to freezer bags. Remember to wash them before using.

Alternative Beauty Uses: • Textiles: the only natural food colored blue, blueberries were used by American Indians to dye stunning textiles & garments.• Homemade beauty products: Why buy when you can make your own? Find recipes at Bus-tle.com and StyleCraze.com for blueberry facial masks, skin toner, and blueberry hair masks. Find more great tips and reci-pes in Teri’s books, Simplic-ity of Fresh Produce, and ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce, available at Amazon.com. Teri resides in Ocala.

Blueberry Beautiful


May’s “Share Your Story” Challenge:FASHION BACKLASH

“Women always try to tame themselves as they get older, but the ones who look best are often a bit wilder. Thinking about age all the time is the biggest prison women

can make for themselves.” - Prada

In the information age, humans are inundated with offers of free advice.

Some are immensely valuable; and then there are others, like fashion retailer J.Crew’s age-divided style guide, that are downright anger-inducing. Rage was the overwhelming response to a “dressing age-appropriately” guide full of insinua-tions that left 50+ women appalled.

J.Crew’s “Style at Any Age” guide is a collection of collages for the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50 & up - clothing recommenda-tions that prompted hundreds of scathing comments from offended readers. Some reaction highlights were: “So once I’m 50 I’m sentenced to a trench coat and flats?!?” in response to the “drab and depressing” 50+ selections, “Fashion is temporary, style is forever!” and one woman offered the brand some advice of her own: “You’d think you’d realize being so out of touch with your demographic is

a bad business decision - those of us over 50 are the ones with the credit cards!” So this month, we want to know... Do you feel marginalized by messages from the fashion industry or do you dis-miss them as out of touch? Have your views on personal style evolved over time?

With “Fashion Backlash” as the subject line, email your thoughts to [email protected] for a chance to win free rays baseball tickets and be published in June’s issue! (See J.Crew’s guide and reactions at tinyurl.com/

Aging in a New Light: Lifestyles reader honors friend as a new face of aging

In March, we ran a feature story titled “Aging: the bigger picture” featur-

ing the winners of a British photo con-test - the focus of which was to disprove some of the less enlightened stereotypes about aging. Then, we asked our readers to submit similar images of themselves, or nominate friends and loved ones who depict “aging in a new light.”

Our impressive readers heeded the call - the images they sent in redefine later life in a modern age and celebrate each other’s accomplishments, like the following kind words and photograph of Martha Dean submitted by her inspired friend and reader Kathy Megyeri. Kathy’s kind words about Martha: Martha Dean, 86, a retired teacher liv-ing in Cypress Cove, in Ft. Myers is the new face of aging. This vital, affable, intellectual, and social octogenarian participates in a book club that numbers almost 150 members, collects supplies for a group that is attempting to halt hu-man trafficking, and counsels and gives respite to other women who need breaks from caring for ailing spouses. She also counsels friends who are attempting to

downsize their possessions as they con-template moving to senior communities. She holds small cocktail parties she calls “Drink and Run” sessions before dinner so newcomers in her community get to know one another. She is current-ly planning a month long trip to Europe this summer to see sights still on her “bucket list.” With her grace, smile and charm, Martha is an inspiration to others who are facing major life changes.Thanks Kathy & Martha! To join us in evolv-ing views on aging, email photos of yourself or others to [email protected].

Martha DeanMartha claims she “can’t live up to all the praise” but her active, engaged life offers much inspiration.

Female fashion fans. Feminists chide them for dressing for men and sustaining cultural vanity, minimalists scold them for perpetuating a wasteful, materialist

world and Tiger Moms ream them for dangerously digressing in development - culti-vating sex appeal rather than self-reliance and intellectual pursuits. But fashion lovers privy to a brand of punishment all their own have long been women over 50 - whose knack for an evolved personal style is often ignored by clothing designs based on ob-solete stereotypes. Lines aimed at 50+ females often consist of flat shoes and baggy, shapeless garments, that play up nothing but their age and greatly limit their fashion options in a way that seems neither fair nor reflective of real world consumers.

As women over 50 gain more social status and purchasing power in the modern world, fashion industry leaders may finally be awakening to their wealthiest potential market, women who do indeed still seek fashion as an expression of their dynamic, vibrant personalities and lifestyles. Women who live longer, travel and stay fit for decades more than ever before, want to do so in clothes that are individual, interest-ing and reasonably priced. While the industry plays catch-up to a shifting cultural dynamic, here’s our take on three timeless trends that serve women of any age - our favorite trusted methods of personal expression that truly never go out of style.

1Statement jewelry. Maybe it’s the wisdom or the life experience, but

50+ women are often refreshingly gen-uine and at ease. Less concerned with others’ opinions and more sure of who they are, self-expression comes naturally - and fashion’s one of many avenues to share it. To express the confident, unique you try out some bright and bold state-ment jewelry. If you’ve worn it before, step out of your comfort zone and select a piece you’d usually consider too bold - then balance it with a neutral solid shirt. With your jewelry’s fun color and shape, you’re sure to feel your brightest you.

2Well-tailored suits (and everything else). Hailed by the Wall Street Jour-

nal as the secret of well-dressed women, tailoring is an art. A good tailor can alter a suit, dress or pair of pants to accentuate your best physical assets as well as your confidence - because no clothing makes you feel as good as a piece that fits per-fectly. Prone to balk at the expense? Con-sider it an application of “quality over quantity” - having a piece tailored may mean you’ll want to wear it all your life.

3Attitude. In spite of fashion’s fail-ures, most of the best-dressed fe-

males on the planet are the more ex-perienced ones. They understand what works for them and what flatters them after decades of experimenting and evolving with their changing shape and their outlook. Because what truly makes a style unique - above and beyond trends - is an attitude of transcendence. A free-dom to laugh and love and live life on your terms - now that’s just plain sexy.

Forever FashionAs fashion hotly pursues long-ignored 50+ women, thanks to increasing social status and purchasing power, let’s not forget a few trusted looks - beyond trends - that never go out of style.


WHO IS YOUR FIDUCIARY?

By David Novak

Last month, the Department of Labor released its long-anticipated final

version of the new fiduciary duty rule - a rule that requires advisers making rec-ommendations on retirement accounts to act in their clients’ best interests. As the financial-services industry works to digest how the Labor Department’s new regulations will change the way they conduct business with their clients, you may also be wondering how the rule will effect your relationship with your investment advisor.

While most all of us are familiar with the term fiduciary, it’s not necessarily easy to establish a single definition for it. Most commonly, a fiduciary is described as an advisor who puts the client interests first - meaning, above his or her own.

Commonly thought of by consum-ers as the norm in the financial services industry, acting with fiduciary responsi-bility is actually the exception. Most ad-visors, operating either as employees or independent contractors of their respec-tive firms, are only held to a suitability standard. This means the advisors are required to make investment recommen-dations to their clients that are “suitable” for their specific situation, but not neces-sarily always in the client’s best interests.

This suitability vs. fiduciary standard is the crux of what the Department of Labor was striving to address - estab-lishing a single fiduciary standard which would govern investment advice to re-tirement assets, such as those in IRA’s and 401(k)’s, which would require advi-sors to avoid payments that create con-flicts of interest. This would also entail making prudent investment recommen-dations without regard to any interests other than those of the customer, charg-ing only reasonable compensation on investment transactions that result from

these recommendations, and making no misrepresentations to customers regard-ing recommended investments.

As always, the devil is in the details. And since the new regulations weigh in at over 1,000 pages, that’s a lot of details!

It’s important to note that one of the reasons it has taken so long to get to this point is the extensive lobbying efforts of the brokerage firms and insurance companies since the preliminary ver-sion of the rule was released last year. The firms’ main argument was that they would no longer be able to serve ac-counts below a minimum asset size due to the increased regulations and costs of compliance, and they should not be re-quired to act in a client’s best interests. Privately, one of the biggest fears of the industry was that it was even possible that commissions could be outlawed in retirement accounts, potentially dam-aging an important revenue stream and hurting profitability.

While the release of the rule is being digested and interpreted, it’s still much too early to determine how the industry as a whole will respond. Some have commented that after an initial reading, the rule wasn’t as bad as feared, and others have noted that for the financial services industry, it will be “business as usual”, with only a few additional dis-closures required.

However, even though it appears the rule has been watered down, possibly the best consequence is the increased focus on transparency and costs for cli-ents. In terms of determining what effect these new regulations may have on your investments, discussing the total invest-ment costs in your entire portfolio with your advisor is a good place to start.David Novak, CFP® is a Certified Financial PlannerTM at Novak & Powell Financial Ser-vices in Pinellas County. For more informa-tion, email him at [email protected].

As the Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule is made public, the details of the 1,000 page document leave plenty up for debate.Enter

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a toast of remembrance

Often associated with barbecues, blockbusters and a three-day

weekend at the beach, Memorial Day has long been the end of May’s beloved holiday, celebrated with food, drink and fun ushering in a summertime state of mind. While we all love a day off of work and a good block party, the origins of such a significant national holiday - one honoring those fallen soldiers who died serving in the military - can be eas-ily overlooked. This year, infuse some extra meaning and gratitude into your Memorial Day get-together by serving a patriotic tonic well able to inspire a toast of remembrance. Here’s a recipe and a little history to make your Memo-rial Day celebration both delicious and decidedly honorable.

Memorial Day Patriotic Tonic • 4 Fever Tree tonic water ice cubes*• 3 oz. 92 Bluecoat American Dry Gin (American-made gin, distilled in Philadelphia, PA)• 4 oz. Fever Tree tonic water• 3 strawberries, quartered• 8 blueberries• 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice• a sprig of mint • festive straws

Prepare the ice cubes: Fill an empty ice cube tray with tonic water and let the cubes freeze. It will take just a few hours. Covered well, the cubes will re-main fresh-tasting in the freezer for at least a few weeks.

Prepare the cocktail: Alternate placing pieces of fruit and ice cubes in a narrow glass. Add the gin, then the tonic water, then the lime juice. Stirring well, but carefully to not damage the fruit. Gar-nish with a sprig of mint and fun straws. Serve immediately.

Prepare the toast: The Day’s begin-nings date all the way back to May of 1868, when Union General John A. Lo-gan declared a “Decoration Day” to dec-orate the graves of Civil War soldiers. Its name was changed to “Memorial Day” 20 years later and in 1950 its meaning was expounded upon by Congress when they passed a resolution requesting the President issue a proclamation asking Americans to observe Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in

prayer. 21 years later, President Richard Nixon declared Memorial Day a federal holiday and occasion to honor the men and women who died in all wars, and in 2000, a “National Moment of Remem-brance” resolution was passed, asking all Americans (at 3 p.m. local time) to voluntarily and in their own way observe a Moment of remembrance and respect. Rightfully honoring such a serious sub-ject need not be always be somber, in-stead try coming together to offer a toast of gratitude for the fallens’ service and hope for a peaceful future.

This patriotic tonic reminds Americans Memorial Day is so much more than the first sign of summer

Get Tech Savvy: 2016 Guide to Technology

A classic milestone in American com-ing of age is that highly-anticipated

moment of victory when the training wheels come off your first bicycle. For many children, racing down the street at incalculable speed soon becomes one of life’s greatest joys, and now that they’re all grown up, it’s one of their fondest child-hood memories. The nostalgia accompa-nying a bike ride makes it one of the more feel-good ways to get some exercise, lead-ing many adults to embrace life on two wheels once again. As you find modern cycling is a more technological task than in years past, remember there’s still plenty to smile about, as some of these advance-ments make our rides safer and more sophisticated. Innovative cycling apps have actually revolutionized the sport, allowing cyclists to easily plan routes, record rides, track training progress and much more. So whether you’re a week-end cruiser or hardcore roadbiker here are our picks for cycling with confidence.

Helping cyclists play the social wayStrava, from Strava LabsSwedish for strive, Strava is the social network for cycling enthusiasts. Since its launch in 2008, millions of cyclists across the world have turned to Strava to track routes via GPS, share photos and videos with fellow users, conquer infamous local Strava Challenges and best of all, compete against themselves. By tracking all your ride stats, Strava helps you see how your latest ride mea-sures up against your rides over time. Free on iOS and Android, Strava’s so popular it’s now a familiar term in the cycling world; its impressive function-ality making it the industry standard.

Save maintenance money and ride with peace of mind. Bike Doctor, by Lock Stock SportsTo keep your bicycle in perfect condition, download the Bike Doctor - it’s like hav-ing a little bike mechanic in your pocket ready to spring to action whenever your need a repair! Whether you’re a novice or training for the Tour de France, Bike Doc-tor takes the guess work out of the daunt-ing task of proper maintenance and repair. When a bike problem arises, open the app, tap the applicable part of your bike on the screen, and follow detailed steps and images tested for usability on begin-ners before ever making the cut for the app. Before spending a fortune on main-tenance and repair costs, make a $5 Bike Doctor purchase for some serious ROI.

The future of cyclingCyclemeter by AbvioFor cyclists seeking the most advanced smartphone app ever designed, Cyclem-eter takes technologically tracking your training to another level. Built from the ground up for iPhone, iPad, and iCloud, it transforms your iPhone into a full-fea-tured “cycle-computer” that tracks, maps and records your rides, then compiles all your data into impressive graphs and tables offering complex progress status and advice. Simply turn on Cyclemeter when you gear up, and it takes care of the rest, plotting your route and offering speed and distance information in real time if mounted on your handlebars.

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