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Dorothy's Place Diminished senses
By Dorothy Denne I have just completed a brief walk and have sat down for a cup of coffee. It was pleasantly cool and overcast, but is now beginning to clear. When that sun breaks through, I better be prepared to sweat. I worked with an art teacher in Michigan who once told me, "My dear, never say you sweat. Horses sweat, men perspire and women glow." She is the same one who told me to marry the first time for money, then the second time for love. Shows how well I listen. Speaking of listening, sounds are easier for me since I purchased a hearing aid. That sucker was expensive. My friend now wears an aid in each ear. It seems
that since we're wearing them, we speak more softly. Consequently, our husbands and some of our other friends are discovering that their own hearing is not as good as they thought it was. Funny how much more we begin to appreciate our senses at the same time they begin to lose their keenness. (Is there such a word as "keenness"? Those two Ns together look strange. Whatever. Time is fleeting and I don't want to waste it worrying about an N.) My senses of sight and hearing have definitely diminished, but they work. And, with the help of mankind's inventions, they work nearly perfectly. The touch, I think, is okay. I do know when I whack my toe or slam my finger. Picking up tiny things is a little more difficult than it used to be, but that's not touch. It's the lack of ability to wrap my fingers
around teeny objects. That and the results of that overzealous manicurist. Regarding taste and smell, I could tolerate a bit of dimishiment. (Another questionable, but useful word.) The proliferate and effective use of my taste buds can be attested to by the size of Mr. and Mrs Weight Watchers' bank account. My sense of smell, as always, is especially keen. Sometimes that is not a blessing, even when what I'm smelling smells good. Yesterday, I bought body lotion with a lovely light scent of lilac. This morning I smeared it all over my body, which is a considerable surface. The sun has come out. In spite of what Bea said, I'm sweating. The fragrance is profusely wafting from my bosom. I smell like a whole bloomin' lilac bush. So much for diminished senses.
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The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights publicly condemns PCC and City Hall By Terry Miller The Catholic League the Virgin of Guadalupe, for Religious and Civil he says, are “a lie of Satan.” Rights issued the follow- He has also slammed, and ing statement regarding the distorted, the Church’s drama which has unfolded teachings on evolution. in regard to this year’s Moreover, he contends the Pasadena City College devil established Catholicommencement speaker cism, and the pope is the choice…or should I say “anti-Christ.” 11th hour reversal. “It is not worth attemptFilmmaker Dustin ing to rebut the man’s ( Lance Black contends he Walsh) bigotry, so outlandwas invited to give this ish is it. Anyone whose year’s commencement ad- judgment is that impaired dress at Pasadena City Col- has no legitimate role to lege (PCC), and was then play in public life.” disinvited because a video Regarding the deci-
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Dr. Walsh has accused Catholics of idolatry for “worshipping” the Virgin Mary of him having sex with his boyfriend surfaced. PCC officials say a student leader was to blame for inviting him. PCC then invited Dr. Eric Walsh, head of the Pasadena Public Health Department, to take his place. Then it was learned that he has made bigoted comments about gays, Muslims, and Catholics. So he stepped aside. Now Black has been formally invited to speak, and he has accepted. Dr. Walsh has accused Catholics of idolatry for “worshipping” the Virgin Mary. Similarly, statues of
sion to invite, or re-invite, Black, it smacks of cultural politics to say that “details of Mr. Black’s personal life have no place in public discussion.” But if the Internet videos of Dr. Walsh’s comments are sufficient to disqualify him, why are not the Internet videos of Black? PCC and the Public Health Department are funded by the taxpayers. Regrettably, the city now has a major PR problem, ” The Catholic League stated in a press release dated May 7.
Memorial Day BBQ and dance at Pasadena Senior Center Following an 11:30 a.m. Memorial Day tribute at Memorial Park in Pasadena Monday, May 26, a barbecue and dance will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. The barbecue lunch will include hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, baked beans and ice cream. The Great American Swing Band will perform popular favorites from days gone by. The cost is only $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers of all ages. Res-
ervations must be made no later than Wednesday, May 21, at the welcome desk. For more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331. Founded in 1959, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent, nonprofit organization that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and over in a friendly environment. Services are also provided for frail, lowincome and homebound seniors.
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