Lifestyles After 50 Tampa Bay 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 administrator 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 his 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

Amanda Smith,Editor

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 many 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.

Sincerely, Amanda Smith


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

M om’s Special Night with the Sounds of Swing. Join us for a

fabulous evening in honor our favorite ladies - moms! Celebrate Mother’s Day a little early this year with a night of great music and a chance to dance. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 - $18 and include free dance lessons - and of course, Mom’s ticket is free, but please call or visit the Center to reserve them as tickets are limited.) Carrollwood Cul-tural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa, 33618. (813) 922 - 8167.

11 Senior Day at the Park. Event features health, wealth, and ev-

eryday knowledge from agencies, re-sources & partners of the community. Free. Enjoy light snacks, speakers, and giveaways. 9a.m.-12p.m. Brandon Com-munity Center, 502 E. Sadie St., Bran-don. To learn more, call (813) 635-8179.

11 Tour & Lunch at Don Cesar Beach Resort and Spa. Tour

and learn the history of this historic hotel built in the 1920s. After the tour enjoy lunch at the Teppanyaki Grill and Supreme Buffet, St. Pete. $38. County bus leaves at 9:15a.m. from Northdale Park for St. Pete Beach. Call (813) 985-4859.

13 Tango Caliente - The Florida Orchestra. Be transported by

the sounds of the dance of romance, and the tango, in a night of classics. All with Argentinean dancers, singer and ban-doneon artist. $17.50 - $47.50. 8 p.m. Straz Center, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, 33602. (813) 229 - 7827. Visit Strazcenter.org.

14 Summer Concert Series. Flor-ida Orchestra will join pianist

Franz Mantini for Strings. Guideri and Mantini will perform a program featur-ing both solo and ensemble works. Tick-ets $17 - $23. 7 p.m. The Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa 33618. (813) 922- 8167. CarrollwoodCenter.org.

18 Tampa Area Parkinson’s Sup-port Group Meeting. Light re-

freshments are served, and meeting will end before 3 p.m. Anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s is welcome to attend, as well as caregivers, family members, or a caring friend. This is the place to learn about medications and progress to-ward a cure. North Tampa Library on 10109 N. Ashley St., Tampa 33612. Call (813) 932- 6902.

20 &21 Hypnotized Live! Star-ring Michael C. Anthony: SEE

the Show or BE the Show! $40 - $50. 7:30 p.m. Straz Center, Ferguson Hall, 1010 N. W. C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, 33602. (813) 229-7827. Strazcenter.org.

22 Harbour Island Art Walk. Take a stroll down Tampa’s Wa-

terfront where you can socialize, shop, listen to live music, unique art, gift, jewelry, home and garden collectibles, specialty food, and treasures. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. 800 Post Harbor Drive, Tampa, 33602. Visit Harbourislandartwalk.com

23 CCC Book Club. Explore a wide variety of books and in-

terests of fiction and nonfiction, male and female authors, selections old and new. Free. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 45 Lowell Rd., Tampa, 33618. For more information, call (813) 264-8518.

27 Return of comedian Robin Savage. Alongside her will be

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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


“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/

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Tis the season with this light spring salad

With all of the amazing produce available at springtime, one of

the best ways to enjoy it is in a fresh seasonal salad. It can be as simple as tender greens tossed in oil and vinegar, or you can step up your salad by adding seasonal treats like leeks, radishes, and cucumbers. But to really maximize the nutritional benefits of your veggie as-sembly, you better throw an egg on top.

A new study published in the Ameri-can Journal of Clinical Nutrition furthers prior research about the benefits of eat-ing fat and vegetables together, by dem-onstrating higher absorption of certain antioxidants when a salad is eaten with eggs as opposed to without. Because antioxidants are fat-soluble compounds, the fats from the yolk help them enter the blood stream. So this spring, make the most of all that delicious and nutri-tious seasonal produce with our simple spring salad recipe - complete with egg.

Simple Spring Salad (Serves 12)

• 2 heads of romaine lettuce• 2 med. (1½ lb.) cucumbers• ½ lb.green onions, diced• ½ lb.young leeks, thinly sliced• 5 (¼ lb) radishes, sliced• ¼ cup of parsley, diced• 6 hard-boiled eggs, halved

• ¾ cups olive oil • ¾ cups red wine vinegar

Instructions: • Evenly split first seven ingredients into 12 small salad bowls, arranged in the or-der listed (lettuce on the bottom of the bowl; half an egg at the top).• Mix olive oil & red wine vinegar for a basic dressing accenting the veggies.

Seasonal salad nutrition benefits:• Cucumbers contain fisetin, an anti-inflammatory flavonol believed to play an important role in your brain health; as well as polyphenols called lignans, which may help to lower risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.• Radishes contain significant amounts of vitamin C and a few not-so-familiar phytochemicals such as detoxifying in-doles and the powerful antioxidant fla-vonoid beta carotene. They also contain an important antioxidant called sulfora-phane, a proven cancer fighter. A true health-giving workhorse, radishes aid in other healthful tasks like purifying kidney and urinary systems, regulating blood pressure, relieving congestion, and preventing respiratory problems in-cluding asthma and bronchitis.• Leeks contain notable quantities of antioxidants, and vitamins A and K, along with healthy amounts of folic acid, niacin, and magnesium. Like on-ions and garlic, leeks have mighty sul-fur-containing compounds - such as al-licin - that fight dangerous free radicals in your body and protect your heart.

Celebrate spring with a seasonal salad that’s both delicious and nutritious

Lifestyles After 50 • April 2016 • page 20

Tis the season with this light spring salad

With all of the amazing produce available at springtime, one of

the best ways to enjoy it is in a fresh seasonal salad. It can be as simple as tender greens tossed in oil and vinegar, or you can step up your salad by adding seasonal treats like leeks, radishes, and cucumbers. But to really maximize the nutritional benefits of your veggie as-sembly, you better throw an egg on top.

A new study published in the Ameri-can Journal of Clinical Nutrition furthers prior research about the benefits of eat-ing fat and vegetables together, by dem-onstrating higher absorption of certain antioxidants when a salad is eaten with eggs as opposed to without. Because antioxidants are fat-soluble compounds, the fats from the yolk help them enter the blood stream. So this spring, make the most of all that delicious and nutri-tious seasonal produce with our simple spring salad recipe - complete with egg.

Simple Spring Salad (Serves 12)

• 2 heads of romaine lettuce• 2 med. (1½ lb.) cucumbers• ½ lb.green onions, diced• ½ lb.young leeks, thinly sliced• 5 (¼ lb) radishes, sliced• ¼ cup of parsley, diced• 6 hard-boiled eggs, halved

• ¾ cups olive oil • ¾ cups red wine vinegar

Instructions: • Evenly split first seven ingredients into 12 small salad bowls, arranged in the or-der listed (lettuce on the bottom of the bowl; half an egg at the top).• Mix olive oil & red wine vinegar for a basic dressing accenting the veggies.

Seasonal salad nutrition benefits:• Cucumbers contain fisetin, an anti-inflammatory flavonol believed to play an important role in your brain health; as well as polyphenols called lignans, which may help to lower risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.• Radishes contain significant amounts of vitamin C and a few not-so-familiar phytochemicals such as detoxifying in-doles and the powerful antioxidant fla-vonoid beta carotene. They also contain an important antioxidant called sulfora-phane, a proven cancer fighter. A true health-giving workhorse, radishes aid in other healthful tasks like purifying kidney and urinary systems, regulating blood pressure, relieving congestion, and preventing respiratory problems in-cluding asthma and bronchitis.• Leeks contain notable quantities of antioxidants, and vitamins A and K, along with healthy amounts of folic acid, niacin, and magnesium. Like on-ions and garlic, leeks have mighty sul-fur-containing compounds - such as al-licin - that fight dangerous free radicals in your body and protect your heart.

Celebrate spring with a seasonal salad that’s both delicious and nutritious“All of my creation is an effort to weave

a web of connection with the world.”- Anais Nin

Thousands of miles away from the Pasco County community of Wes-

ley Chapel, Mayan women in the High-lands of Guatemala practice the art of loom weaving - a distinctive and defin-ing practice of traditional culture. Long after weaving and other “old ways” of living were abolished by the Spaniards, brave, bold South American women re-fuse to part with their traditional cloth-ing or weaving practices, in an effort to keep the arts of their ancestry alive.

“Many of our male comrades recog-nize the wealth of knowledge we have,” says Guatemalan Rigoberta Menchú. “Our women know how to struggle for our culture. It’s women who are the weavers, we preserve the art and culture. We keep our history by threading color together and creating something much larger.”

Though she weaves with colorful words, not colorful fabrics, 63-year-old Floridian writer Madonna Wise weaves

cultural tapestries of her own as she unearths lost and hidden threads of the Tampa Bay area’s fascinating history. And much like the weavers of the High-lands, Wise weaves something much larger than herself - a preservation of authentic history filled with humanity.

“When I write and research my books, I really want to walk in their shoes, so to speak,” the retired educa-tor and public school administrator ex-plains. “As a teacher of history, I did not dwell on wars or political upheav-als, but attempted to grow emotional archaeologists who unearthed stories, anecdotes, experiences—and sought wisdom from ordinary people, like you and I. It is instrumental in understand-ing communities and the world. We’re dealing with human nature, and there’s application everywhere!”

Journalist Michelle Miller who met Wise when she was a school principal says her love of history truly runs deep.

“Unearthing the past has been a long-favored hobby for Madonna Wise,” Mill-er says. “It’s a passion that often has the

local historian digging through old letters and ancestry websites to connect with her own heritage, and poring through other people’s yellowed photographs to create a cohesive record of what once was.”

Her passion has yielded four Tampa Bay history books, unraveling the pasts of Zephyrhills, Dade City and most re-cently, Wesley Chapel. Wise weaves to-gether its stories with a handful of dedi-cated genealogists, paving the way for Wesley Chapel’s first written history.

“Uncovering the story of Wesley Chapel was like the proverbial ‘finding a needle in a haystack’ of Florida fron-tier - with open range livestock, charcoal kilns, moonshining operations and com-munity.” Wise reports. “And researching this book only magnified the importance of interviewing primary and secondary sources for documentation, in historical or genealogical research. The story un-folded during the document review and over 30 interviews with Wesley Chapel descendants, the keepers of precious knowledge nowhere recorded. Compil-ing it all in a cohesive way revealed the

true depth of this frontier community.” Wesley Chapel (Images of America )

was launched at the first annual histo-ry fair in Wesley Chapel. Quinn Porter Miller of the Wiregrass Ranch Founda-tion thanked Wise for preserving a his-tory headed towards its disappearance.

“Thankfully, Madonna was able to get Wesley Chapel people together and really document all these wonderful stories,” Miller says. “That would oth-erwise really go down with the people.”

Madonna Wise’s new book Wesley Chapel (Images of America) is now available for purchase at Amazon.com.

The Weaver of Wesley ChapelLocal historian unveils frontier community’s first written history



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


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- 13. Strawberry Festival. Enjoy all day entertainment at this

classic Florida event with fun photo contests, great shopping and musical performances from your favorite stars. Don't forget to enjoy a strawberry or two! 303 N. Lemon Street, Plant City 33563. For a complete entertainment schedule and to purchase tickets, go online to FLStrawberryFestival.com.

Venice Art Festival. A collection of new work from some of the

most contemporary artists in the area provides a diverse range of artwork for buyers to choose from. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 219 W. Venice Ave, Venice, 34285.

- 7. The Kingston Trio. Concert series with the Grammy-winning

legends of folk music. 3 & 8 p.m. $49. Venice Theatre. 34285. (941)488-1115.

New World Celts Dancers. A "pre" celebration of the luck of

the Irish and St. Patrick's Day, Mixon's Fruit Farms presents the energetic New World Celts Dancers, performing live in the Groveside Café at 12:15 p.m. To learn more, call (941)748-5829 x280.

Ragtime. Set in the early 1900’s, this classic play

weaves together the stories of three families experiencing wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, and hope and despair - as they learn what it means to live in America. $29. Venice Theatre. 140 W. Tampa Ave. Venice, 34285. For tickets, call (941) 488-1115.

Patti Highland. Venice’s favorite county crooner brings

her annual show to the Pinkerton Theatre. $15. 8 p.m. 140 Tampa Ave., Venice, 34285. Call (941) 488-1115.

Reading and Understanding Nautical Charts, A Seminar.

Qualified instructors will lead this comprehensive seminar on nautical charts for inshore navigation. Required equipment: parallel rulers and dividers. $20. 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton, 34209. Pre-registration is required. To register, call (941) 792-0394.

English County Dancing. Learn the social dancing of the

17th, 18th and 19th centuries. $7. Every Tuesday. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Venice Community Center, Room F. 326 Nokomis Ave., S., Venice, 34285. For more information, call (857) 342-3253.

Basic Electric Navigation, A Seminar. Qualified instructors

demonstrate how to use a GPS in a generic format. You will learn what a GPS can do and more importantly, what a GPS cannot do. You will also learn how to create an electronic course plot. Cost is $20. 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton, 34209. Pre-registration is required, call (941)792-0394.

Welcome Club of Sarasota hosts U.S. Coast Guard

rescuer, retired Captain Tom Morgan. Join Morgan as he recounts a dramatic rescue to airlift hundreds from a luxury ship on fire. Newcomers are welcome to join the club, and enjoy luncheons with interesting speakers, a variety of activities for women and couples and special events and outings. $25. 11:15 a.m. Laurel Oaks Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota, 34240. Call (941)388-8105.

- 20. Quilting by the Gulf XVI. A Festival of Quilts will showcase more than 200 quilts

of all kinds. There will be auctions of gift baskets, and a Tea Room offering breakfast, lunch and snacks. On the 19th, doors open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and on the 20th, hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $8. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice, 34285.

- 26. The Silver Foxes Back to Broadway. $25. 2 and 8

p.m., Pinkerton Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave. Venice, 34285. (941) 488-1115.

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undays. Dogs in the Garden Walk. Bring the family dog with

you to visit the gardens. One dog per adult (no retractable leashes). Wander everywhere but the Children’s Garden. Admission is $9.95; free for members. 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Naples Botanical Gardens, in Naples, 34112. Call (239) 643-7275 for details and guidelines or go online to www.NaplesGarden.org.

Painting with a Purpose. This creative event will benefit

Centerstone Rape Crisis Services. Help give back to the local community by creating your own work of art. $35. 3 p.m. at Painting with a Twist in Bradenton, 34209. Call (941) 795-7928 or visit www.PaintingwithaTwist.com.

Line Dancing Lessons. $5. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Renaissance on 9th,

Bradenton, 34205. Call (941)749-0100.

Manatee Genealogical Social Meeting. April's presentation is

"Grits, Genealogical Research in the South." 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, 34205. For more information: (941) 748-5555.

- 24. A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum.

Performances of the musical will be given Tues.-Sat. evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. $28. For tickets, visit VeniceStage.com or call (941)488-1115. Venice Theatre, 34285.

Boat Ride and Bay Biocruise Aboard the Carefree Learner.

Enjoy a boat ride and a hands-on learning experience about sea creatures, from a marine biologist. Adults $20, kids 10 & under $10. 1 p.m. Bayfront Park, Sarasota, 34240. (941) 365-5318.

Venice Veterans Salute. Join us for a Beatles tribute concert with

proceeds benefiting programs and services that assist veterans. All the Beatles' classics and cool activities. 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Venice, 34285. Call (941) 488-6726 or visit www.veniceperformingartscenter.com.

& 16. Spring Pottery Sale. The Artist’s Market has

unique and affordable items in all mediums. Free. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ArtCenter Manatee, Bradenton, 34205. For more details, call (941) 746 – 2862.

- 17. Sarasota Multicultural Earth Festival. Featuring

dance, music, food and a focus on eco-consciousness, as well as learning more about international cultures. Tickets at the gate are $8. Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 34237. For more details, call (941) 365-0818.

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes. Walk a mile to help fund

programs serving over 2,000 kids identified as homeless in Manatee County. 4 - 8 p.m. Registration is $20 for individual adults. South Coquina Beach, 1498 Gulf Dr. S. Bradenton, 34217. To register, call (941)778-1541.

Venus in Fur. Pinkerton Theatre, 34285. $29. 2 p.m.

Get tickets at www.VeniceStage.com or call the theatre at (941) 488-1115.

Ringling by the Bay. An outdoor party with music and

dancing on the Bolger Campiello. $10; free for members. 5 p.m. Ca’ d’Zan, Sarasota, 34243. Call (941) 358-3180.

Free Music Friday Night. Bring your chairs & blankets

for Folk Blues. 7 - 9 p.m. Centennial Park, 34236. Call (941) 316-1123.

Snow Queen. Welcome The School of Russian Ballet back

to Venice. 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $27 - $40 for adults. Venice Performing Arts Center, 34285. Call (941) 480-3191 or visit veniceperformingartscenter.com.

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by Amanda Smith

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.

Wendy O’Lenic is wearing yoga attire made by Still Sassy Sister, a locally-owned business exclusively devoted to active women over 40.


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by David Ebner

According to the Center for Dis-ease Control and Prevention

(CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States even thoughthe death ratehas dropped more than 35 percent since 1990. Simi-larly, the cancer death rate has dropped about 9percent. However, chronic ob-structive pulmonary disease (COPD), has risen from the fifth leading cause of death to the third, and its mortality rate has increased by over 30 percent.

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.

Stem cells break 25-year stalemate in COPD options for Floridians

The Lung Institute is an innovative leader of regenerative medicine and providing stem cell therapies & other regenerative treatments for lung diseas-es. To learn more about this state-of-the-art facility and its internationally recog-nized physicians, call (855) 313-1150 or visit LungInstitute.com/lifestyles.


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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:

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Tango Caliente Fall under the spell of the dance of romance with famous tango classics such as La Cumparsita and Oblivion. All with fiery tango dancers, a vocalist and a bandoneon. Jeff Tyzik conducts.

May 13 - 15

Tampa Bay Times Masterworks

Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3 Season finale! Featuring the rich, lush melodies of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3, along with Bernstein’s movie music from On the Waterfront. Also: Christopher Theofanidis’ Rainbow Body. Stuart Malina conducts.

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On Wednesday, May 25, at 8:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Tampa – USF, join the Senior Connection Center and some extraordinary older Americans for a celebration in their honor - with the highlight of the Rise and Shine event being the highly an-ticipated ceremony announcing the winners of the 2016 Salt & Pepper Outstanding Senior Awards.

With special guest Mark Wilson of Fox 13 News lending his talents as em-cee, the event is sure to be a blast - and a culturally significant one, that coin-cides with Older Americans Month, a national observance created with the intent of recognizing the vast array of contributions made by local seniors in their community. The Salt & Pepper awards were created as a tribute to the

late Honorable Claude Pepper, whose commitment to improving the lives of seniors still continues to serve as a valuable inspiration for so many.

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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/

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.


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.

EXPERIENCE ALASKA

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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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.

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.

Brash and brazen, a culture lacking etiquette is the American way

by Kathy Megyeri

I hear many people be-moaning the crassness

they are observing during this current election cycle, but it makes me wonder how selective our memo-ries are. I remember all too well when Tampa’s long serving Congressman Sam Gibbons was temporary Chair-man of the House Ways and Means Committee following the former Chair’s abrupt departure. Gibbons was a gentleman and well respected member of Congress for 20 years and still, in a moment of anger, he grabbed the tie of a colleague and looked as though he was about to hit this fellow Congressman. Onlookers were sure the incident would have escalated without the intervention of security police and Congressional staff members. This event ended Gibbons’ ambition to attain the full Chairmanship of this most powerful Congressional committee.

My point is that with so much at stake during elections and the ambition necessary to try and attain such powerful positions, the worst in humanity surfaces, showcasing people’s anger, duplicity, envy, greed, hate and pettiness. The system can never be mended to mirror ideal values because it is we humans that comprise “the system.” Thus, it is up to each voter to cast his ballot for the candidate whose good values most reflect what we desire all politicians to emulate and then just hope for the best, all the while remembering the “Share Your Story” column’s included quote from Winston Churchill, “No part of the education of a politician is more indispensable than the fighting of elections.” Like reality television shows, modern music lyrics, and some of our literary best-sellers, the absence of etiquette is all part of life in America, and we are a loud, bold and vibrant democracy because of it.

The Voices of Lifestyles After 50:“Share Your Story” winner Kathy Megyeri

A recent Lifestyles “Share Your Story” challenge asked readers if etiquette’s role in our nation’s election process is devolving. Does the lack of civility demonstrated in the current Presidential race signal an escalation in vulgarity or has election sea-son in America actually always been this way? This month’s winner and big-picture thinker Kathy Megyeri offers her thoughts on the issue, along with a broader perspec-tive on the absence of etiquette as it relates to American culture in general. Thanks to all who participated, and we hope you will continue to “Share Your Story.” - Editor

THE MYTH OF AMERICANETIQUETTE

Get Balanced at Brandon Community CenterBrandon Community Center is set to host an event anyone 40 and older can benefit from - Staying Balanced Inside and Out. This question and answer session with a vast array of health experts will cover everything from physical balance to medication management to brain health, and includes refreshments, exhibits, trivia and other games, hearing checks and exercise demonstrations. To learn more, please call Maria at (813)635-8179 or send an email to [email protected].

Event happens from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on May 23 at the Brandon Community Center, 502 E. Sadie St. in Brandon.



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.

From rock to Rachmaninoff: Finale month at Florida OrchestraBy Kelly Smith

The Florida Orchestra season is winding down in May, but not quietly. In fact, it’s a

packed month of spectacular shows, from The Police Experience rock concert to tango to Rach-maninoff. And don’t forget Mom! Especially if she loves Star Wars. Here are highlights of The Florida Orchestra’s season finale month. Savor it before the long, hot summer.

The Police Experience (May 6): One of the best tribute bands ever joins the master musicians of The Florida Orchestra for one incredible night of rock. Get the greatest hits of The Police, including Roxanne, Walking on the Moon, Every Breath You Take, Message in a Bottle, Don’t Stand So Close to Me, and more. Christian Baldini is the guest conductor, at the Mahaffey Theater.

Free Pops in the Park Concert (May 8): It’s Mother’s Day! Show Mom some love with a pic-nic under the stars as your Florida Orchestra per-forms music from Star Wars – The Force Awak-ens, the Beatles, Dvorak, Strauss and, of course, Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture. Bring plenty of canned goods for Tampa Bay Harvest’s annual food drive. All at the lovely Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa. Bonus performance! See a shortened version of the program at a free pop-up concert in Country Side Mall in Clearwa-ter at 6:30 p.m. May 7.

Tango Caliente (May 13-15): At this finale con-cert for the Raymond James Pops series, fall un-der the spell of the dance of romance with famous tango classics like La Cumparsita, Oblivion, and more by Astor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel and oth-ers. All with fiery tango dancers, a vocalist and a bandoneon. Conducted by Jeff Tyzik.

Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3 (May 21-22): Season finale! Featuring the rich melodies of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3, along with Bernstein’s movie music from On the Waterfront, the 1954 film starring Marlon Brando. The Tam-pa Bay Times Masterworks concert opens with the TFO premiere of Christopher Theofanidis’ Rainbow Body, inspired by medieval chants. Ask about free Classical Kids tickets for ages 5-18.

The Florida Orchestra: Masterworks and Pops tick-ets are $15, $30 & $45 at FloridaOrchestra.org or 1(800)662-7286. The orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, & Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

Dancers Eva Lucero and Patricio Touceda set the stage ablaze in Tango Caliente; photo by M. Kitaoka.


By Teri Pizza

Commonly conceived as a vegetable, originating from

the gourd family and technically a fruit, although its contents are actually 96% water, the widely-cultivated cucumber definitely qualifies as crazy!

Adding to its identity crisis, even the cucumber’s status as a food is limiting - it’s been used as aromatherapy, a beauty secret to treat puffy eyes; when rubbed across the bathroom mirror, a cucumber slice will even defog the view of the your reflection after a shower. Legend has it, it’s even a hangover cure (if eat-en before going to bed).

When not beautifying and detoxifying, the cucumber also serves as formidable defender of gardens, scaring away a variety of grubs and slugs. To make use of them this way, just lay a few slices of cucumber in an alu-minum pie pan and place them in your garden. Combining cu-

cumber and aluminum gives off a scent that makes pests eager to leave the area.

Known for their hydrating and energizing properties, cu-cumbers are even handy when kicking a coffee habit - their high nutrient density makes them an instant pick-me-up with lasting energy.

To use this way, throw peeled, sliced and diced cucum-bers in a pitcher of ice water as an alternative to your favorite caffeinated beverage.

Types of Cucumbers This all-purpose plant comes in three basic types: the slicers, the picklers and the burpless vari-ety. Slicing cucumbers are the long, straight cucumbers com-monly seen in supermarkets. They’re bred for fresh eating, with thin, non-bitter skins and slow-developing seeds. Pickling cucumbers are shorter, stouter and have more spines, as well as drier flesh that allows them to soak up more of the brine they’re pickled in. “Burpless” cucumbers are technically slic-ing cucumbers, bred to produce less of the bitter chemical that releases gas in the stomach.Selecting and StoringWhen selecting cucumbers from the garden or the farmer’s mar-ket, try to avoid the “fruits” with yellow or shriveled skin. Choose those even in color, without bruises and firm to the touch. Once in the kitchen, don’t wash your cucumbers until you are

ready to use them. Wrap whole cucumbers in plastic and store them in your refrigerator for up to seven days. Cut cucumber will store no more than two days.Produce PowerhouseCucumbers are pretty impres-sive in the nutrition and health department. They contain most of your daily vitamins, including vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 & C as well as folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Its high water content also makes the cucumber a dieter’s dream, great for both di-

gestion and cleansing the bowel.If all that’s not enough, the

cucumber’s photochemicals kill the bacteria responsible for bad breath just like a breath mint!

With its endless uses and po-tent nutritional value, this puz-zling cucumber surely deserves a little space in your refrigerator. It may be crazy, but it’s one pro-duce powerhouse!Find more great tips on 70 vari-eties of produce in Teri Pizza’s new book Simplicity of Fresh Produce, available at www.Am-azon.com. Teri resides in Ocala.

Try energizing cucumber water as a healthy caffeine alternative.

Oh, that crazy cucumber!

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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.


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...


By Teri Pizza

Commonly conceived as a vegetable, originating from

the gourd family and technically a fruit, although its contents are actually 96% water, the widely-cultivated cucumber definitely qualifies as crazy!

Adding to its identity crisis, even the cucumber’s status as a food is limiting - it’s been used as aromatherapy, a beauty secret to treat puffy eyes; when rubbed across the bathroom mirror, a cucumber slice will even defog the view of the your reflection after a shower. Legend has it, it’s even a hangover cure (if eat-en before going to bed).

When not beautifying and detoxifying, the cucumber also serves as formidable defender of gardens, scaring away a variety of grubs and slugs. To make use of them this way, just lay a few slices of cucumber in an alu-minum pie pan and place them in your garden. Combining cu-

cumber and aluminum gives off a scent that makes pests eager to leave the area.

Known for their hydrating and energizing properties, cu-cumbers are even handy when kicking a coffee habit - their high nutrient density makes them an instant pick-me-up with lasting energy.

To use this way, throw peeled, sliced and diced cucum-bers in a pitcher of ice water as an alternative to your favorite caffeinated beverage.

Types of Cucumbers This all-purpose plant comes in three basic types: the slicers, the picklers and the burpless vari-ety. Slicing cucumbers are the long, straight cucumbers com-monly seen in supermarkets. They’re bred for fresh eating, with thin, non-bitter skins and slow-developing seeds. Pickling cucumbers are shorter, stouter and have more spines, as well as drier flesh that allows them to soak up more of the brine they’re pickled in. “Burpless” cucumbers are technically slic-ing cucumbers, bred to produce less of the bitter chemical that releases gas in the stomach.Selecting and StoringWhen selecting cucumbers from the garden or the farmer’s mar-ket, try to avoid the “fruits” with yellow or shriveled skin. Choose those even in color, without bruises and firm to the touch. Once in the kitchen, don’t wash your cucumbers until you are

ready to use them. Wrap whole cucumbers in plastic and store them in your refrigerator for up to seven days. Cut cucumber will store no more than two days.Produce PowerhouseCucumbers are pretty impres-sive in the nutrition and health department. They contain most of your daily vitamins, including vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 & C as well as folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Its high water content also makes the cucumber a dieter’s dream, great for both di-

gestion and cleansing the bowel.If all that’s not enough, the

cucumber’s photochemicals kill the bacteria responsible for bad breath just like a breath mint!

With its endless uses and po-tent nutritional value, this puz-zling cucumber surely deserves a little space in your refrigerator. It may be crazy, but it’s one pro-duce powerhouse!Find more great tips on 70 vari-eties of produce in Teri Pizza’s new book Simplicity of Fresh Produce, available at www.Am-azon.com. Teri resides in Ocala.

Try energizing cucumber water as a healthy caffeine alternative.

Oh, that crazy cucumber!

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Arches National Park in Utah:Prepare to be astounded

Driving through Arches National Park in Utah is nothing short

of surreal. With the highest density of natural stone arches in the world (more than 2,000 of them) you’ll feel almost as if you’ve landed on another planet - especially when compared to the Florida landscape. The park is named for its sandstone arches that awe visitors, frame horizons and cast precious shade in the summer months, all while nobly withstand-ing the withering forces of nature and time. Arches is our pick for the best

park to visit in April because you’ll just beat the start of the busy sea-son, and the arches look even wild-er when surrounded by nothing but natural expanse. Temperatures are a delightfully mild 60 degrees and if you missed a snow sighting this past winter, the La Sal Mountains in Utah are still snow-capped. A staple of any nature photographer’s bucket list, Arches is a camera lover’s dream and spring can deliver some pretty startling photographs as the orange sandstone arches pop against a back-drop of white-kissed La Sal peaks.

If you’re more of the adventure type, Arches is conveniently situated next to the small town of Moab, lov-ingly known as Utah’s “adventure capital.” Moab is a great base from which to explore by foot, and the town also offers rentals on anything from a bicycle, to a balloon, to a wa-tercraft - even a four-wheeler. In fact, we encourage you to satisfy your urge for excitement in Moab so you may

better experience the natural peace and serenity available at the arches.

Speaking of natural beauty, one of our favorite activities in Arches won’t cost you a dime - the tru-ly world-class stargazing in Utah, thanks to minimal light pollution. Just remember to bundle up for your evening of astronomy; temperatures steadily drop as the sun goes down.

If you still need a little convinc-ing, keep in mind Arches really won’t be around forever - at least not as it

stands today, anyway. Nicknamed “Treasures Hanging in the Bal-ance,” Landscape Arch and Balanced Rock are two stone formations that look like they might topple tomor-row, and they could! The water and wind-carved natural formations of the park erode and evolve constant-ly, offering all of Arches visitors a unique and unforgettable adventure.

Do you have a favorite National Park? Memories of a special visit? Email your story to [email protected].

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

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The Players Follies is an active and vibrant, 50+ performing troupe where performers gain support, camaraderie and get to express themselves theat-rically. They represent The Players Theatre at community events, public appearances and main stage perfor-mances at the theatre while also serv-ing as an outreach performing troupe to bring live entertainment to those

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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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By Dr. Geo� Gardner

Springtime can be chal-lenging for many pets

in Florida, as all the differ-ent pollens, grasses, trees and molds that can cause them to itch. Most of us dog owners have endured sleep-less nights because our furry friends can’t stop scratching.

Treatments have been available for years, includ-ing steroids, antihistamines and cyclosporine. While they can be effective, some, especially steroids, can have adverse effects. These can range from drowsiness, sup-pressed immune systems, in-creased water intake, weight gain and the risk of diabetes.

Now, new treatment op-tions are available, offering an improved quality of life with few side effects. These new modalities have the ad-vantage of giving long term,

effective relief from itching, thus preventing recurrent hair loss, skin infections and inflammation.

The first new treatment is immunotherapy drops, which identifies your dog’s specific allergens to target their root cause. After ana-lyzing a blood sample, a spe-cific formulation will be cre-ated for your pet. The drops contain precise quantities of allergens that are placed be-neath your pet’s tongue twice a day. The sublingual drops are much easier to adminis-ter than injections, and are equally effective.

Many pets will start to ex-perience a reduction in their clinical signs in the first one to three months, and some may eventually be able to stop the treatment once com-plete remission of symptoms is achieved.

The second option is the new medication Apoquel, a daily tablet that specifically targets your dog’s itch and works within four hours. This extremely safe innova-tion is free of many of the side effects associated with steroids. It won’t cause your pet to gain weight, drink excessive water or put your pet more at risk for diabe-tes. Best of all, it’s the only treatment specifically de-signed to go straight to the source of your dog’s itch,

allowing them to enjoy a re-newed quality of life.

If your pet suffers from an itch that won’t quit, ask your veterinarian about these new options. Your pet’s transition to a better life, free of aller-gies may be within reach.

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We are seeing more and more of our patients living into their teenage years. It is our goal as pet doctors to

help pets enjoy the best quality of life for as long as pos-sible. Nutrition, supplements and other types of preventive medicine help us in this goal, but many older pets, like older people, face mobility challenges. This article will address some ways that you can make your home easier for your older pet to navigate.

Slippery flooring creates insecure footing for older pets, causing them to slip or making it difficult to rise from a rest-ing position. Help prevent this by keeping your pets nails trimmed to an appropriate length, and consider trimming some of the hair from the bottom of your pets foot if the pads are being covered by the hair. The pads allow the foot to “grab” the floor a bit more easily. If you have tile or wood flooring, add some area rugs that are anchored securely by furniture so that your pet has a more comfortable area to lay on, and can get up more easily.

Many clients want to purchase orthopedic bedding for their pets, consisting of thick foam cushions. I have found that some pets find the thick bedding too difficult to navigate with ar-thritic joints, and it upsets their balance. Consider a bed that is just big enough to fit the body, but still have room for the feet to contact a rug at the edge of the bed to make rising easier.

There are harnesses, shoes, and nail covers available to help with lifting a dog or to help a dog grip the floor avail-

able as well. Ramps and small stair cases help pets get up and down when they can no longer jump. Strollers to help a dog enjoy the outdoors are easy to find. Don’t forget to ask your vet about any specific solutions that they may have ex-perience with. Many options exist, and with a little research you can find one that meets the needs for you and your pet.Boyette Animal Hospital provides top-quality care from nine vet-erinarians & a devoted staff. To make an appointment, call (813) 671-3400 or go online to www.BoyetteAnimalHospital.com.

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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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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

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!

Jack and Chris


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.

GRANDPARENTS’ VISITATION RIGHTS

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By William Mumbauer, Attorneywww.flwillstrustsprobate.com

Although not common, attorneys - especially estate planning attor-

neys - sometimes encounter the married couple who after retiring to Florida still maintain their original home up North. One spouse applies for the homestead tax exemption in Florida, a significant reduction in property taxes for the cou-ple, while the other spouse keeps the residential tax exemption on the house back home. After all, since each lives part of the year in Florida and part of the year back home, why shouldn’t they be entitled to two tax exemptions?

However, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal in Endsley v. Broward County took a dim view of the kind of “double dipping” described above when, on March 23, 2016, the Court ruled that the Florida homestead tax exemption is not allowed under these circumstances.

In this case, the wife sued the Bro-ward County Property Appraiser after her homestead tax exemption was dis-allowed when the appraiser learned that the wife’s husband was simultaneously

claiming a residency based tax exemp-tion on a home he owned in Indiana. The property appraiser’s action was based on Article VII of the Florida Con-stitution which provides that not more than one exemption shall be allowed for any individual or family unit. The wife argued that the limitation of only one homestead exemption only applies to homes located in Florida. The wife lost and she appealed.

The appellate court agreed with the trial court and ruled that the limi-tation of one homestead tax exemp-tion per family unit applied to home-stead tax exemptions in other States, not just Florida. The wife could have prevailed, and not lost her exemption,

the Court reasoned, had she been able to prove that her marriage did not con-stitute a “family unit” by evidence that the spouses did not provide benefits or financial support to each other. Mr. Mumbauer, a 5th generation Florid-ian, has maintained a law practice in Bran-don, Florida since 1980 with emphasis on estate planning. Mr. Mumbauer takes special pride in representing the senior community by maintaining a sensitive and practical approach to problem solving. Mr. Mumbauer is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the El-der Law Section of the Florida Bar and is a participating attorney in the AARP Legal Services Network. Mr. Mumbauer is also a Mentor in probate law and has been quali-fied by the Second District Court of Appeal in Florida as an expert witness in matters involving the drafting of Wills. Mr. Mum-bauer’s Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating among judges and lawyers for Legal Ability is High to Very High and his Gen-eral Recommendation Rating is Very High. Please note: Mr. Mumbauer’s articles outline gen-eral principles of law and are they are not intended to apply to individual circumstances.

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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.

Florida Gardening Guide: Tips & Tasks for MayAll year long, we’re featuring tips and tasks for successful gardening in the Sunshine State - and the month of May is all about the virtue of mainte-nance. For a head start on hurricane sea-

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.

For expanded words of gardening wisdom, visit LifestylesAfter50.com where you can download a free copy of our “Florida Gar-dening Guide” calendar and follow along online for more detailed tips every month.

May in the Garden:To encourage overall growth, prune early - just before the first growth flush.

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.


quite stringent in my area of practice. I had little more than two weeks to study for an exam while working full-time on an Air Force base, in the process of sell-ing our home and caring for our three children while my husband is getting his doctorate. I had scarcely been able to spend more than an hour preparing in the two weeks prior to the test. The morning of the test I woke up around 4 a.m. as usual. Rather than study I performed my routine and prior to meditation I asked my higher self to draw on all the knowl-edge that had ever been imparted to me and was accessible.

I envisioned myself passing the exam and obtaining licensure with ease. When I got to the exam I wrote “You Passed” on the pad next to the computer station and I proceeded to take the test without stress or nervousness. At one point dur-ing the test I noticed how fun it actually was. When I was finished I obtained my printout and I had indeed passed the exam that “3 out of 10 professionals failed.” I believe the study of yoga and the mind-fulness practices that I employ daily were hugely responsible for this achievement and many others. Most importantly, em-bracing yoga as a way of life continues to improve my outlook and my overall existence in ways I never imagined, mak-ing me happier, more confident and more able to retain my peace of mind.

by Jaime Nicole Graham

A mom of three and an aquarian with great zeal for all aspects of life, I can

come off a bit scattered at times. Then, a few years ago I was drawn to a yoga teacher training at a beautiful studio on the Emerald Coast. Straight away I began preparing, dedicating my early mornings to the practice of contemplation, physi-cal asana, breath work, and meditation. I’ve continued this practice for over three years, working closely with two local monks who lovingly offer their gentle guidance at an Ashram nestled between a Chili’s and Dunkin’ Doughnuts.

I’ve often contemplated the differ-ences that have revealed themselves in my life since beginning my practice and at times even longed for more visible im-provements. What is clearly verifiable (and admittedly a bit embarrassing) is that I have not lost my phone or wallet in over three years. I’ve had no speeding tickets nor car accidents since delving into the study of yoga. I no longer require biweekly chiropractic appointments and hardly get migraines anymore either. I recover from life’s bumps much more quickly and can identify the lessons em-bedded in the struggle more readily now.

I am able to calm my breath, body and mind in times of stress rendering me able to teach these skills to my children, friend, family members, and clients from an au-thentic place. Possibly most importantly, I now exude a sense of unshakable self confidence that I hadn’t possessed prior to dedicating my time to this practice.This personal evolution has been remark-able and most recently came to a pivotal moment when I was faced with the di-lemma of having to take a state licensing exam with little time to study. Having been licensed to practice counseling for children and adults in Colorado for over a decade I hadn’t believed I would be required to retest yet Florida’s rules are

The Voices of Lifestyles After 50:“Share Your Story” winner Jaime Nicole Graham

A recent Lifestyles “Share Your Story” challenge asked readers for thoughts on “mind over matter” - a transcendence of physical or situational limitations through the power of the mind. In April, we published a response from a devout Christian whose strong faith offered her transcendence, and May’s perspective below telling of finding health, happiness and success through devotion to the ancient practice of yoga. The complexity of our readership continues to reveal a rich depth of diversity in belief sys-tems, opinions and experience. But one thing ties them all together: they all give the gift of outlook and idea expansion by graciously sharing their heart’s truth. Thanks to all who participated, and we hope you will continue to “Share Your Story.” - Editor

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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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WILLPOWERED & SKILLPOWERED: The science of self-improvement that lasts “T his time it’ll be different” - the

infamous first words we declare when setting a new goal of personal im-provement. Unfortunately for most of us, “this time” is rarely different; thanks to unrealistic approaches that quickly leave us burnt out and yet again, discouraged.

In spite of change’s elusiveness, a rare few defy the odds. Some transform (and maintain) healthier habits, and psycholo-gist Al Switzler set out to find out why. His research reveals behavioral change is actually quite formulaic, with the same steps and skills correlating to achieving goals of all kinds. Whether it’s sticking to a budget, losing weight or de-stressing, the ability to achieve and sustain change is not so much magical or purely “will-powered” as it is a science achieved with specific skills and a whole lot of desire.

In an attempt to establish the elements of lasting change, Switzler studied the progress of a group’s attempts at losing weight. Of the 5,000 participants, only 600 (just over 10%) changed behavior, achieved their desired weight-loss and kept it off for over two years. As Swit-

zler’s team dissected why these anoma-lies were able to sustain their changes, he identified four key factors that influence behavior - for better or for worse. Here’s how to use them to achieve your goals.

1Willpower. Unsurprisingly, willpow-er is the first and greatest thing Swit-

zler found to influence changes in behav-ior. As for how to wield more of it, the study revealed the amount of willpower at your disposal was closely tied to the depth of desire you had for the goal you sought. Switzler found the more desire, the stricter the participants’ discipline.Your next step: Willpower starts with purpose. Write down all the reasons you want to make the change to get you more in touch with your desire.

2Knowledge & skills. Switzler found the goal-achievers were more likely

to do extensive research on which weight loss tactics really worked, and track their progress allowing them to make adjust-ments accordingly along the way. Their notes and know-how allowed them to di-rect willpower more effectively.

Your next step: Before spending time and energy on a new plan to save, diet, or exercise, do your due diligence. Only commit to a plan with proven results. Record all progress to keep on track with facts and fig-ures rather than emotions.

3Social Support. Those who main-tained change understood the value

of social support and asked their friends and family to be allies in their quest for self-improvement. They also sought out people with similarly aligned lifestyles who had made the change themselves.Your next step: Communicate your goals and motivations well with your loved ones and ask them for support in helping you to stay committed. To in-crease your odds of success exponen-tially, search your social network for a mentor - find someone who’s “been there before” and is willing to help. They can offer a priceless voice of ex-perience when you hit a tough time.

4Set yourself up for success. Goal-achievers incentivise. They rewarded

desired behaviors and created structural obstacles to prevent negative ones. Your next step: Link creative (and fun!)rewards to milestones of progress. Put some money wherever you kept ciga-rettes before you quit. When you hit 30 days without smoking treat yourself to a new bicycle to match your new lungs! To obstruct bad habits, rid your home of un-healthy food to be less tempted and more inclined to do the right thing.

While Switzler’s research shows willpower as key to goal achievement, it also reveals others factors you can use to your advantage...and perhaps this time really will be different!


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