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June 22 - 28, 2011
Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Isle hosts ‘family style’ networking event BY BARI AUERBACH
Remember how great it was to gather around the family dinner table for a delicious meal and entertaining conversation?
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embers of the Aventura Marketing Council were recently invited to experience a “family style” networking event at Bourbon Steak – where three-course gourmet meals can now be enjoyed family style and new Chef’s Market menus will be featured weekly through the end of July from only $49 per person. Business and community leaders arriving at Bourbon Steak, celebrating over three years of success at The Fairmont
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Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank; Dr. Harold Reinhartz, Advanced Footcare; Lori Fein, Prudential Florida Realty; John Riccardo, Bourbon Steak; Sherley Morris, Jet Printing; Tamara Ullmann, The Fresh Diet
Marsha Deakter, Psychotherapist; Denise Rubin, Prudential Florida Realty; Cindy Miropol, Bloomgarden, Goudreau & Rosen; Renata Santos, Prudential Florida Realty
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June 22 - 28, 2011
Around Town in Aventura Aventura Comm. Billy Joel thankful for his “miracle” In May, 2010, Aventura Commissioner Billy Joel was returning from an overseas trip with his wife Sandra. Within hours of arriving back home in Aventura, he had a high fever and felt dizzy, and immediately went to the Aventura Hospital Emergency Room. It wasn’t the flu... and it wasn’t food poisoning... it was worse... it was the campylobacter jejuni bacteria. “I’m so thankful that the wonderful physicians at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center promptly identified my situation as campylobacter jejuni so they could start immediate treatment,” said Joel. Campylobacter jejuni is the most commonly reported bacterial cause of foodborne infection in the United States immune to antimicrobial treatments. Mishandling of raw poultry and consumption of undercooked poultry are the major risk factors for this bacteria. Adding to the human misery is the possibility of contracting Guillian-Barre’ Syndrome, a life-threatening disorder that occurs after an acute infection. In the second week of Joel’s return home, his legs started to give out and he was soon paralyzed up to his waist. He was rushed back to Aventura Hospital where they accurately diagnosed him with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. This syndrome affects the nervous system, usually starting with paralysis of the lower body area and moving upwards, and the
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patient loses all his reflexes until he is in a complete body paralysis. “After several days in Aventura Hospital’s ICU, where I know I owed my life to the doctors and nurses who treated me there, I was now ready for inpatient
rehabilitation,” said Joel. He was transferred to Memorial Hospital South where he stayed for 11 days, learning how to walk and go through the daily living pattern all over again. “An unbelievable rehab center and professionals at Memorial,” noted Joel.
Diamonds celebrate 58 beautiful years together Aventura Commissioner Bob Diamond and his wife Arlene recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner and thoughts on how their marriage has worked so well for over half a century. “Arlene was, and is, the ‘love of my life’...I knew that when I first met her in high school in Hillside, New Jersey” said Bob. “Her zest for life...her positive atti-
tude and always smiling face....Arlene truly ‘lights up my life’...always has...always will!” Arlene offered her thoughts on Bob.....”He is the most wonderful man I have ever known....loving, kind, generous and thoughtful. He is my ‘rock’ and my love for him has only grown over the years.”
“Their fifth-floor rehab room included a car to teach me how to get in and out of an automobile as well as a complete shopping experience for occupational therapy.” Then it was back to Aventura Hospital for outpatient physical therapy three days a week for two months...”Everyone there was just fantastic....from the Pilates rehab to the weights to the treadmill....this group of dedicated healthcare professionals worked hard to help me reach my goal...that of playing tennis once again.” “I began working out with Thomas Ormos, an incredible trainer at the Williams Island Spa, twice a week. There was the pool therapy...training me how to walk without a cane...then the cardio room ... then jogging around the island” noted Joel. Ormos would motivate him by saying, ‘‘Training the core of the mind builds your total core from within out. To train the mind, guiding it to extreme levels of performance is the only way to overcome the fear that the illness has installed in the human body.” Today, Comm. Billy Joel talks about ‘his miracle’... being alive and living a normal life once more. “With the love and help of my wife Sandra, my children and grandchildren, and so many dedicated healthcare professionals, I am so grateful to ‘be back home’ from a long, hard journey. And you know what? I’m back to playing tennis five times a week!”
June 22 - 28, 2011
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Wandering & Pondering Surprise...
haps they could stop by his apartment and Barbara agreed. At the apartment Amos took Barbara in his arms and suddenly Barbara stiffened Amos and Barbara became acquainted and broke out of his arms. She was as conthrough their work. fused as Amos as to why this happened. He worked for the state’s attorney and Barbara apologized saying that she didn’t Barbara was a tough criminal defense understand her reaction but perhaps it attorney who always seemed to take on would be better if she went home. the tough defense cases. They Amos figured that it might sparred a few times in the courthave been too soon for Barbara, room and got to respect each waited a few days and took her other and the original approach to lunch. During lunch Barbara to the law that each went by. kept staring at him as if to figure Wasn’t long before Amos something out. offered to take Barbara to lunch Once again they went one one day. They found that they evening to his apartment. As seemed to have much in common Amos held her she suddenly DAN PALMER as far as tastes and even hobbies broke out of his arms and stared at were concerned. They both played tennis him, “I know now,” she said sadly “Amos and it didn’t take long for them to be bat- you feel and look vaguely like my stepfatling on the tennis court. ther,” “He abused me when I was young Things moved quite well and romance and I had blacked it out of my mind after he bloomed in Amos’ mind. passed away. I can’t even let you touch me Took Barbara to dinner one night and as because somehow it feels like my step the dinner progressed, it became clear that father.” this was heading to an evening that they Amos and Barbara see each other quite had wanted and had been looking forward often... in the courtroom. He looks at her to. After dinner Amos suggested that per- and she shrugs forlornly.
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How to Plan for a Hurricane: “Caring for the Caregivers” seminar arrives to Aventura Hospital Hurricane season is officially underway, with forecasters expecting an above-average year for named storms in the Atlantic basin, with approximately 18 named storms and ten reaching hurricane status. While patterns may change, the staff at Aventura Hospital believe it is important to always be prepared, especially when others depend upon you for support. The “Caring for the Caregivers” seminar series was established in 2009 to provide useful resources and information for adults serving as care givers for loved ones. In preparation for hurricane season, Aventura Hospital will host a special “Caring for the Caregivers” seminar about “How to Plan for a Hurricane” on Wednesday, June 22nd from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at 21110 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 101 in Aventura. Julissa Rossello, CHSP, Disaster/Emergency Preparedness, will share her expertise to help attendees develop a solid plan to protect themselves and their loved ones before, during, and after a hurricane strikes. Heather Katz, RD, LD/N, CDE, Operations and Clinical Nutrition Manager, will then present useful ways to “Keep Food Safe During a Hurricane”. This special program is free and open to the community. Lunch will be served. To learn more about this program and to register for the event, call 1-888-256-7692.
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June 22 - 28, 2011
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation returns to Fairmont Turnberry Isle, July 7th In its 24th year, Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Miami returns yet again to the legendary Fairmont Turnberry Isle with over 40 celebrated chefs, many of whom have been involved from the very beginning including longtime event chair Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s, Inc. The event will take place on Thursday, July 7th in the resort’s Grand Ballroom starting with a VIP reception at 6 p.m. and then the main affair at 7 p.m. All proceeds from South Florida’s premier culinary benefit will be contributed to Share Our Strength, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to end childhood hunger. The special evening – themed “Don’t Ignore the Signs” after Share Our Strength’s national campaign – will be emceed by Emmy award-winning TV anchors Laurie Jennings and Calvin Hughes of WPLG Miami, and will showcase the latest cuisine, the best wines & spirits, live music, and an impressive array of
Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort Chef Daniel Buss (right), joined with Chef Allen Susser to host this year’s Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Miami
Popular South Florida Chef Allen Susser, who is the longtime event chair for Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Miami, shared the stage at this year’s culinary benefit with Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano (left of Allen) and Emmy award-winning newscasters Laurie Jennings and Calvin Hughes from Channel 10
silent and live auction items. Restaurants confirmed to participate include: 1500 Degrees at Eden Roc; Asia de Cuba; Blue Door Fish; both Bourbon Steak and Cascata Grille at Fairmont Turnberry Isle; Chef Allen’s, Inc.; China Grill; City Hall the restaurant; Cookies by Shar, DB Bistro Moderne; The Forge; Gotham Steak at Fontainebleau; Jennifer’s Homemade; Joe’s Stone Crab; Meat Market; Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink; Michy’s; Quattro Gastronomia Italiana; Red, The Steakhouse; Rosa Mexicano; Steak 954; STK at the Gansevoort; Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill; Sushi Samba; Vita by Baoli; Whole Foods Market; and much more. Each year, Miami-Dade and Broward’s hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion during Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Miami with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. There are over 17 million kids in America with 637,000 of this total in Florida – that’s 1 in 4 children — who do not know when or where they’ll have their
next meal. In South Florida, funds are distributed to a number of beneficiaries such as FLIPANY, Feeding South Florida and Florida Impact. Taste of the Nation is sponsored nationally by American Express, Sysco, Food Network, S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, while Fairmont Turnberry Isle, Southern Wine & Spirits, Whole Foods, Creekstone Farms, Cadillac, Nespresso are among the local sponsors for the popular Miami event. Since its inception 25 years ago, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million. General admission is $100 per ticket ($125 at the door); VIP tickets are priced at $200 each ($250 at the door). Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-877-26-TASTE or visiting strengthflorida.org Special room rates at Fairmont Turnberry Isle are also available for Taste of the Nation attendees and start at $119 per night. For more information or to book a room, call 1866-612-7739 or visit fairmont.com/turnberryisle, and use promotion code: TAST11
Miami Jewish Health Systems’ open house showcases new apartments BY LYNN CARROLL
Miami Jewish Health Systems is holding an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 29 to showcase its newly renovated, state-of-the-art apartments at the 98-unit Irving Cypen Tower, 5100 NE Second Ave. Built for independent living, says Alicia Schindler, senior marketing manager for Miami Jewish Health Systems, the apartments are among options for the elderly that are offered by Miami Jewish Health
Systems. “These apartments,” Alicia says, “are just perfect for active seniors who want to enjoy diverse social activities, delicious meals and luxury amenities. The two-hour open house will include cocktails, hors d’oevres and music, and are planned to also serve as an opportunity to network”. Reservations are requested. The nonprofit Miami Jewish Health Systems, which this year is commemorating 70 years of service, is designed to help
people of all ages, cultures and religious preferences enjoy longer, healthier, more enriched lives by providing leading-edge care and independence-enhancing services, Schindler says. Whether seniors want to live in their own homes, require short-term therapy, long-term care or specialized services, Miami Jewish Health Systems has been recognized as offering the highest quality care, the most supportive services and the broadest array of choices available for patients and residents.
Miami Jewish Health Systems is the largest and most innovative provider of healthcare for seniors in the Southeast, serving 25,000 people annually through its Centers of Excellence, Residential Living, Community Care, Alzheimer’s and Memory Care and Nursing and Medical Care programs.
To RSVP for the open house contact Scott Wenders, 305-762-3890 or go online at swenders@mijha.org. For information, visit miamijewishhealthsystems.org
June 22 - 28, 2011
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Don’t Forget To Remember
Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Memory is the ability to retain and recall things. It is stored in networks throughout your brain. Your memory is your identity, it defines who you are. It is your history. Your memories make you distinct and unique. No one wants to lose the ability to remember things because no one wants to lose a part of themselves. There is an emotional reaction when you forget something. You experience anxiety, trepidation and insecurity. When you cannot remember something instantly you might jump to the conclusion that your memory is not as sharp as you expect it to be. People confuse those moments with decline. People are afraid that they might be suffering from memory loss when it is not true. Your memory is better than you think it is. Memory is about retrieval and retrieval time which is the time it takes you to recov-
er something stored in your memory. Very often you might say you can’t remember something in the moment but that is because it is taking a little extra time to recover the the desired information. It is retrieval time not forgetfulness. Even a computer has to have a memory component to function in an optimum manner. The memory component refers to the capacity of the computer. It has a RAM, random access memory which stores data and it has ROM which is read only memory and cannot be modified. To secure your stored memory you can purchase an external drive that will back up everything and save it. You need an external drive in your own life as well. It is a good idea to create an external component separate from yourself to safeguard your memories. It is prudent to write down on paper your own time line of important events. It is also important to be socially active as you age if possible. It helps to keep your mind sharp. Socially active people experience less cognitive decline than those who are inactive and uninvolved. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864, 212-308-0309.
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The Sexual Delusion of Invincibility
Bob Diamond HISTORICALLY YOURS Sexual scandals have been multiplying; Clinton, Schwarzenegger, Edwards, Vitter, Spitzer, Weiner and numerous public officials from both political parties. The history of such mis-behavior goes back to the foundation of our nation. Alexander Hamilton, America’s young financial genius with a spotless reputation, engaged in one of the most mystifying cases of bad judgment in American history. Hamilton, age 37, at the apex of his career as America’s first Treasury Secretary, leader of the Federalist Party, with a beloved wife Eliza and seven children, began an adulterous affair with Maria Reynolds, risking everything of meaning in his life. An attractive 23 year old Maria called upon Hamilton at his front door with a tale that her husband James treated her cruelly, leaving her destitute for another woman. Hamilton went to her aid. It soon became apparent that “other than pecuniary consolation would be acceptable.” Hamilton slipped through the night to see Maria,
including trysts at his law office and his own home when Eliza was not there. Maria suddenly informed Hamilton that she was considering reconciling with her husband. She introduced Hamilton, her financial savior, to James. Hamilton, believing Maria cared for him, could not believe he was being “conned by tricksters.” James demanded compensation for “Hamilton’s sexual liaisons with his wife and depriving me of everything that’s dear to me.” Hamilton continued seeing Maria while paying blackmail to James. The sordid matter was exposed by Thomas Jefferson’s opposition party, including charges that Hamilton was involved with James on the illicit sale of government securities. Hamilton publicly admitted involvement with Maria but denied the remaining allegations. Hamilton’s reputation was shattered. On July 11, 1804, Hamilton, who had accepted the challenge of a duel from Vice President Aaron Burr, shot upward, while Burr shot to kill. Some psychologists suggest that Hamilton, born an orphaned illegitimate child, wanted to die due to his “fall from grace.” Shockingly, Hamilton left his wife and children deeply in debt, as he had built a new home in New York two years earlier with a $55,000 mortgage that he intended to pay off from his law practice.
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June 22 - 28, 2011
Martier stores at The Village at Gulfstream Park offer everything
Jeannie Roberts ENTERTAINMENT Is your summer wardrobe in a downward fizzle? Add some sizzle to your resort wear by taking a jaunt to The Village at Gulfstream Park. With its hip and fun assortment of clothing and lingerie, The Village at Gulfstream Park’s Martier stores are every South Florida glam gal’s go-to boutiques. Consider Martier, Martier Lingerie and Martier by Anel Verna as a one-stop shop for your vacation day and evening wear needs. Set amongst a backdrop of modern décor (think white walls, dark oak wood shelving and dramatic crystal chandeliers), each Martier store exudes a fresh and fashionable vibe, the same contemporary vibe that is reflected in their inventory. Come on into Martier, where fashionistas can scoop up labels like Ramona LaRue, J Brand, Yoana
Baraschi and Black Halo. Martier also carries a wide selection of items by Miami-based designer, Alexis. Best known for her flowy, beach-inspired looks, Alexis’ pants, tees and dresses are ideal for South Florida’s yearround sunny beach weather. A saunter through Martier by Anel Verna showcases the creations of the Dominican Republic-born designer. In fact, Celia Cruz, Rosalyn Sanchez and a spate of other celebrities have worn Verna’s one-of-a-kind gowns. Think of Martier by Anel Verna as a fashion-forward boutique of women’s apparel, offering the latest eveningwear, suits and accessories for the Captain’s dinner on your next cruise. Need a custom gown for a special event or want an expert tailor? Martier by Anel Verna has got the solutions. Martier by Anel Verna boasts a designer who can stitch up personalized dresses or alter a piece you already own. Now that is a perfect fit! Also nestled within Martier by
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Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Turnberry Isle
Brooke Wise, Wisematchmaking; guest; Raquel Fitoria, RBC Bank; guest ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Continued from page 1 –––––––––––––– Turnberry Isle, were greeted by general manager John Riccardo. “Bourbon Steak appreciates the continued support we’ve received from the Aventura Marketing Council and the community,” he said. “Thanks to ‘word of mouth’ we’ve built a great reputation.” Renowned for an ultra-hip atmosphere and “contemporary fare with a focus on all natural, organic and hormone-free cuts of beef and the freshest seafood available worldwide,” Bourbon Steak is the brainchild of James Beard award-winning chef Michael Mina. Named “2011 Best Restaurateur in the U.S.” by Gayot.com, Mina is the “culinary innovator” behind critically-acclaimed restaurants in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Detroit. Friends from Mercantil Commercebank, Aventura Hospital, Stern Bloom Media and Northwestern Mutual concurred that while Bourbon Steak has already earned the distinction “Best Steak in America” from Esquire magazine – “Best Modern American Cuisine” should be the next award bestowed for the menu’s variety of exceptional dishes. Teams from the Westin Diplomat, Comcast, AFLAC, Allstate, Aventura Insurance and Juice Plus were especially impressed by specialties including Wood Grilled Filet Mignon, New York Strip and Porterhouse steaks, Dry-Aged Boneless Rib-Eye, Live Maine Lobster, Colorado Lamb, plus Big-Eye Tuna and Scottish Salmon. Experts from Palm Gardens, Imperial Club and Florida International University highly rec-
ommended “Michael’s Classics” like Glazed Beef Short Rib, Whole Crispy Chicken for two, Maine Lobster Potpie in a truffle-cream sauce, and Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with ricotta cavatelli. Gourmet connoisseurs from the Office of Dr. Richard Galitz, Coane & Associates, Atlantic & Pacific and Berman Chiropractic were also eager to try chilled shellfish from the raw bar and appetizers including Ahi Tuna Tartare, American Wagyu Beef Tartare and Day Boat Scallops. Leaders from Granoff Enterprises, EWM Realtors and Egozi & Bennett were sidetracked from networking – impressed by side dishes like Jalapeno Creamed Corn, Cauliflower Marcona Almond Gremolata, Truffled Mac & Cheese, Creamed Spinach with crispy shallots and Sauteed Bok Choy with Shitake soy vinaigrette. Before the last toast was raised to continued success, AMC members made plans to come back soon for Bourbon Steak’s popular “Raise Your Spirits Social Hour” Monday through Friday featuring half-priced cocktails. $50 Bourbon Steak gift certificates were presented to lucky members of the Aventura Marketing Council “family”: Lori Fein, Prudential Florida Realty; Dr. Harold Reinhartz, Advanced Footcare; Sherley Morris, Jet Printing; and Tamara Ullmann, The Fresh Diet.
Bourbon Steak, located within the Fairmont Turnberry Isle, is open to the public Sunday through Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Lounge/Burger Bar is opens at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit michaelmina.net phone: 786-279-6600.
Lori Fein, Prudential Florida Realty; Guest; Adriana Faerman, EWM
Jeffrey Rausch; Alicia DeMartino; Bob Cahn, AFLAC Insurance; Marty Granoff, Granoff Enterprises
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hosts ‘family style’ networking event
Dani Kozavchinsky, AMC intern; Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank; Inna Mladenovic, The Keyes Company; Misha Mladenovic, M2E Consulting
Ellen Fisher, Aventura Hospital; Peter Fisher, Woodbury Financial Services; Evelyn Grossman
Alana Gabriel and Melissa Izaguire, Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
Cheyenne Chernov, Juice Plus; Angelique Santana, The Fresh Diet; Jesenia Santana, TD Bank; Tamara Ullmann, The Fresh Diet
Maria Mayor, Treasure Isle Care Center; Zita Wilensky, Palm Gardens; Bruce Coane, Coane & Associates; Spring Strong, Imperial Club Hope Bieri, Berman Chiropractic; Guest; Armando Gali, Northwestern Mutual Laser Financial Network; Cyd Yardeny, Chai Lifeline
Guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres, while networking
Greg Gringruz, iBeautiful.com; Solange Beaumard, Equinox Fitness Club; Steve Parshin, iBeautiful.com; Bryan Mills, The Vault; Brett Orlando, Equinox Fitness Club
Russel and Leslie Lazega, Law Office of Russel Lazega; Arthur Chernov, Juice Plus
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NFL Lockout Increases Threat of Player Injuries BY: JARETT REINHARTZ, C.PED
The current National Football League lockout is greatly increasing the chances players will suffer serious injuries that may hamper their performance and perhaps shorten their careers. With team owners refusing to open training camps, players have begun to hold “unofficial” practice sessions, going to local gyms and fields together to work out and run practice drills. In Miami, many professional football players are working out away from their usual team-supervised training facility. As a licensed pedorthist and NFL enthusiast, I look at this situation with a mixture of interest and concern. On one hand, I’m pleased that these athletes are taking their jobs seriously and are trying to shape up, instead of lying around the house eating potato chips. On the other hand, as a medical professional, I worry about the potential of serious injuries that might arise and go untreated during these unsupervised workouts. Most of the time, unofficial practices proceed without a hitch. Players run drills, lift weights, and keep in shape. However, without the proper medical supervision, injuries eventually are bound to happen. The most common injuries are associated with overuse of muscles. One of the frequent culprits is turf toe, an injury to the soft tissue around the big toe joint. Turf toe
might not sound like a serious problem, but it is extremely painful and can seriously hinder an athlete’s overall performance. Deon Sanders underwent corrective surgery for turf toe after his 1998 season. Additionally, turf toe can linger and become worse with repeated exercise. For the average person, even walking or jogging can irritate this condition. Two other common overuse injuries are tendonitis and hamstring strains. Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons, the tough, ropey fibers that connect your muscles to the bones. Hamstring strains involve the three main muscles in the back of the leg and generally result from insufficient stretching or warm-up routines. By practicing outside the supervised confines of training camp, NFL players now face the same chances of injury as the amateur athlete. And, like unpaid sports enthusiasts, they are well advised to seek prompt, proper treatment to limit the severity of most common injuries and minimize recovery time. Jarett Reinhartz, C.Ped., is owner and managing partner of Advanced Footcare, Inc. of Aventura. He is a state licensed Pedorthist, and a member of the Pedorthic Footwear Association and is certified by the American Board of Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics. Advanced Footcare’s patients include hundreds of professional and amateur athletes, including players in the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball and college teams. For more information, call 786-428-3668.
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Being that I live in a condo and do not have any kids, I am usually a guest at other people’s homes for various holidays and get togethers. Chanukah, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, Passover… but this year something changed. I hosted Father’s Day. That’s right. My parents, my sister in law, niece and nephew all came to my condo and let me host the day. Naturally, that meant cooking. What to cook? There is so much to choose from and only so much room in our stomachs. I carefully planned the day. We’d begin at the pool with snacks and drinks, move up into the apartment for pre-dinner nibbles and then move onto the main course. I love to fuss. I love to fuss a lot. I want everything to be presented perfectly, taste delicious, and mot of all, get rave reviews from all diners. But sometimes, you need to adapt to suit your audience. After batting around dairy and deli platters, Italian food, homemade pizza party, salad bar, potato bars, and about a dozen other ideas, we brought it back to basics – we’d grill. Living in a condo for years and years, I was never allowed to have a grill. I missed the flavor of fireroasted meats, corn on the cob, and more. And here, at the building in which I currently live, I have a grill. Ahh, it is heaven. We decided that variety was key. We made ribs, chicken breast two ways – a Hawaiian Teriyaki style and seasoned with
herbs (that are grown on my Northern exposure terrace), Hamburgers (mixed chopped veal, pork and beef, so it was almost like a giant, flat meatball) and hot dogs, which to this day everyone loves and I still do not fully get the appeal. To watch everything cook so beautifully was amazing. We put corn on the cob atop the fire until each kernel is blackened perfectly. Naturally, we broke out the basic “summertime” salads – German Potato and typical American style Potato salad, Cole slaw, macaroni salad, sour pickles, and a big mixed green salad with tomatoes, yellow peppers, radishes, cukes, and all the other fresh, delicious and “good for you” ingredients the summer bounty provides. It was perfect! While beer is the typical beverage of choice, we decided that we really were not in a beer-drinking mod and instead opted for Skinny Girl Margaritas. Delish! The lightly salted rims complemented the super sweet taste of the mix. Just the right amount of “kick” from the Herradura and we were complete. So what is the point of this story? Mostly, that with all the fancy fare and over the top cuisine that we tend to eat in Florida, sometime it is great to get back to basics. We enjoyed this meal so entirely – and I am not sure whether it was because I finally had the chance to cook for my “daddie”, whom I love more than anything, or perhaps it was because we were all starving from a rigorous day of activity, or maybe it was simply that the food was well, great. It was plain, yummy, and just right. Shari Lynn Rothstein has been writing about food, wine, lifestyles and fashion for more than 20 years, in New York and Florida. She resides in Aventura. Shari can be reached at shari@slkcreative.com for comments, questions thoughts.
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Tired of being tired? Try eating according to your metabolic type’ BY BARI AUERBACH
It’s 4 p.m. and you’re slumped over the wheel in the car pool line waiting for the kids to get out of school…Before you accidentally hit the car in front of you (again) – it’s time to start thinking about why you feel so tired – even though you’re getting enough sleep. Instead of getting a bigger cup of coffee or taking an afternoon nap, try eating according to your metabolic type and you’ll probably be amazed at how energized you can feel just by consuming foods that match your own unique dietary needs. Metabolic typing tests are now helping people learn how to select the right “body fuel” – foods that enable your body to function at peak efficiency. Utilizing a system such as Healthexcel’s Metabolic Typing, you can identify your “metabolic type” so you can optimize your physical energy and mental clarity. Other benefits of eating according to your metabolic type include: Preventing and reversing chronic illness; losing weight naturally and
maintaining an ideal weight; strengthening immunity; slowing down the aging process; enhancing athletic performance; and overcoming mood swings or
depression. It’s lunch time and you just had grilled chicken and a sweet potato – a healthful choice – but about an hour later, you feel sluggish and start looking for the nearest Starbucks. Fortunately, after deciding to identify your metabolic type, you were surprised to learn a diet high in protein and “good” fats boosts your energy level to an all time high. So now you have grilled chicken and vegetables for lunch – and when you add in some avocado slices, you know you’ll never need a Red Bull again! (Others may find they are “carbohydrate” or “mixed” types). According to metabolic typing experts, “One man’s food is another’s poison! They explain, “You’re actually very different, biochemically speaking, from every other person who ever was or ever will be. For genetic reasons, we’re all very different in the way that our bodies process foods and utilize nutrients. “For example, traditional Eskimos thrive on very large quantities of meat and fat, while people born in the tropics
stay healthy eating fruits and grains and other light vegetarian fare. For decades, scientists have observed that people who eat according to their genetically based dietary needs have virtually no incidence of cancer, heart disease, or any other degenerative ailments.” It’s breakfast time and after finding out you’re a “protein type” you eat three poached eggs (to optimally keep the yolks intact) with mushrooms and spinach sautéed in coconut oil. Then when you go to the gym, you have a great workout feeling way more energized than you did when you used to eat egg whites with oatmeal in the morning. After a few weeks of eating according to your metabolic type, you may notice you’re getting much leaner and that elusive six-pack you’ve always wanted is starting to appear while that stubborn under-arm flab is finally disappearing!
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Foundation tries to spread the word on suicide prevention BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
In April, 2009, Justin Menendez lost his little brother, Jason, to suicide. Jason was just a month shy of his fourteenth birthday and still in middle school when he committed suicide. “I was 15. It was freshman year,” Menendez says. “We were like 16 months apart.” It was a devastating blow to the entire family. Investigators told the family a break-up had apparently led the teen to take his life. The suicide affected Menendez so much he transferred from Killian to Archbishop Carroll High School, where he is an incoming senior. Today, Menendez is working to keep other families from going through the same pain he felt. A year after his brother’s death, he created the J.A.M. Foundation. “We try spreading awareness and giving out the warning signs to prevent it from happening,” he says. “We have a brochure that tells red flags and what parents and teachers should look for.” Menendez wants to be sure that despondent kids can get help so they can go on and finish high school. “People say that you discover yourself in high school,” he says. “But if you don’t make it through middle school…” Because middle school is such a time of emotional highs and lows, parents often don’t realize their child is struggling emotionally more than normal. “They just think ‘oh, it’s the middle school age, the middle school attitude’,” he says. He hopes that by becoming educated about the warning signs, parents can seek help before their child takes the drastic step of attempting suicide. Menendez says the top warning signs include the with-
Beverly Medina, Justin Menendez, Geraldine Medina of the J.A.M. Foundation at a suicide prevention awareness walk.
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drawal from friends and family, rebellious behavior and difficulty in getting along with others. There are also hidden warning signs -including changes in eating habits and running away. When Menendez began to learn more about suicide, he was blown away by how common it is and how it’s not talked
about. He wants to help others talk about it because talking can be therapeutic. So far, J.A.M. has participated in walks for suicide prevention groups and the group has reached out to the public, sponsoring booths at the Taste of Pinecrest and St. Louis Catholic Church Festival for the Poor. Menendez also made the trek to Tallahassee for National Suicide Prevention Day. He’s planning to start speaking to kids about suicide prevention and even had a session scheduled at Devonaire K-8 this year, but had to postpone in order to go to Tallahassee to meet with legislators and representatives of Florida’s suicide prevention office. It was an important meeting since the legislature sought to close down the suicide prevention office but opted instead to move it to Department of Children and Families. In the meantime, J.A.M. is ramping up its efforts. They want to work with the Miami-Dade School Board on youth suicide prevention programs. The foundation is also keen on doing something to mark National Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. Last year Menendez tried to convince schools to make Sept. 10 a no uniform day so kids could wear yellow in honor of National Suicide Prevention Day, but the efforts began too late to be effective. His goal is to make it happen for Sept. 10, 2011. “Our foundation is trying to focus on youths,” he says. “Once you go off to college, there are a lot of different programs for college students.” But suicide prevention programs for middle and high school kids are lacking and he’s hoping to change that. For more information, go to www.thejamfoundation.org
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An introduction to Procrastinators Anonymus BY DAVID ALTSHULER
Nobody ever, having just given birth, started talking about subsequent labor to produce siblings for the newborn. “I’ll never do this again!” or the less articulate “You’ll never touch me again!” are more often heard in labor and delivery. A big head, relative to birth canal size, may be an adaptive advantage, but the mother-to-be isn’t thinking about anthropology. Similarly, no one ever finished a marathon saying, “Can’t wait for the next one.” A unanimous chorus of “I’ll never do that again!” is heard at the finish line, along with “What was I thinking?” and Lance Armstrong’s eloquent, “That was the hardest physical thing I’ve ever done.” Nike capitalized on this feeling the day after the New York Marathon with a full page print ad in the Times: “Today you may feel like you’ll never run a marathon again. See you next year.” And forgetfulness is a good thing too. Otherwise nobody would have a little brother or sister and no one would ever experience the transcendence of running a second marathon. For many of my students though, forgetfulness hurts rather than helps them. “I’ll never wait until the last minute to get started writing a paper again.” “I’ll never stay up late again with an early class the next day.” “I’ll never play 14 hours of ‘Blood, Blood, Blood, Shoot, Shoot, Shoot, Kill, Kill, Kill’ again when I have a test to study for.” “I’ll never worship the porcelain God again because I drank alcohol.” “I’ll never drop a class again because I didn’t study.” “I’ll never again spend my entire inheritance, lose my wife and children and end up living at a homeless shelter because of my addictions.” How is it that savvy students with strong academic profiles can repeatedly make the same bad choices and get the same poor results? How is it that good kids from good families who have had all the advantages that economic and emotional support can provide can make the same mistakes day after day?
I’m going to ignore drugs and alcohol — equal opportunity destroyers — and direct my attention to procrastinators, bright enough kids who don’t start off studying, writing, producing until and unless they are at the brink of failure. “I’ll just shoot ten more free throws!” “I’ll just watch one more episode.” “I’ll just play one more level.” Don’t tell me about the kid who “can’t work unless there’s pressure” and “always pulls it out at the last minute.” Like natural curve ball pitchers and shepherds, I hear more about those students than I actually see them. And in any case, they don’t need any help from me. I’m interested in the kid who can, but doesn’t. The kid who is shooting himself in the foot, the “bright but unorganized” kid, the kid about whom teachers and parents say, “she has the ability, but at the last minute she always finds a way to fail.” Here’s what doesn’t work with these kids: Punishment and reward, threats and promises, coercion and cajoling, bribes and consequences, carrots and sticks. (The research is less clear about broccoli, but carrots are clearly ineffective.) Most of these kids would do better if they could. Here’s a story I haven’t heard in 30 years of teaching and counseling: “Susie was getting Cs in all her junior year classes — wasn’t studying enough — so we promised her that if she started doing her homework we’d buy her an ice cream and the next day she had straight As across the board and was accepted to her first choice college.” Kids who put off for tomorrow what they will then put off for the following week don’t respond to external controls. Most of them know how to study, they just don’t know how to get started studying. They have phrases like “attention deficit disorder” and “executive functioning” in their paperwork. Their backpacks and notebooks are disheveled and unorganized. They mean well; they just don’t do well. And what is clear is that they do not learn from experience. David Altshuler helps students and their families choose and apply to colleges, universities and boarding schools. For more information, go to < www.DavidAltshuler.com> or read his blog at <www.davidaltshuler.com/blog> .
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Cigarette smokers: Clean up your act! BY RON BEASLEY
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Cigarette smokers have got to be the most inconsiderate people living in our society today. They have no consideration for anybody but themselves and their obnoxious habit. But they don’t see it as a habit, they see smoking a cigarette as their right. Cigarette smokers, without regard for what they are doing to themselves and without a care for the environment, invariably toss their finished butt out the window as they drive down the street. They have no concern that the plastic micronite filter is not biodegradable and will simply lie on the side of the roadway for months. These filters can and do kill wild animals. In Colorado, some residents post homemade signs that read: “Butts kill deer — dispose of your butts safely.” It seems that a wild deer, not the brightest animal, will eat a plastic cigarette butt and it winds up clogging the animal’s intestines and killing it in a very slow and agonizing death. Cigarette smokers, when they have exhausted all the cigarettes in a pack, will toss the empty carton out the car window without regard to the fact that they are littering the landscape. They know that you and I will pick up their waste for them. And, strangely enough, we do. I went on my morning jog through the park recently and then walked the long
OPINION block from the park back to my house. A plastic bag blew into my path and I decided to use it and pick up trash along the side of the street as I walked home. So, what did I find in that short oneblock walk? Certainly, many discarded plastic drink bottles and a lot of fast food wrappers, but by far the greatest amount of debris that I picked up was made up of cigarette butts and discarded cigarette packs. Smokers, please! If you still have not been enlightened by all the radio and television commercials that plainly tell you that smoking cigarettes will cause cancer and ultimately kill you, and you simply must continue to puff on these deadly little cylinders of death, then put out your finished butts and dispose of them in your ashtray or trash can, or wait and dispose of them when you get home or to your office. Don’t just toss your finished cigarette out the window. And if you find yourself with an empty cigarette pack, throw it in a proper waste disposal can; don’t just throw it out the window. If you want to smoke, then fine, do it! Go ahead and pay $7 a pack for those deadly little tubes of nicotine and saltpeter. But, please! Take care of your own waste. Frankly, some of us are just sick and tired of cleaning up after you.
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A few weeks ago, my son was driving home from college and hit a deer on the Florida Turnpike. By some miracle, he was not injured, but the car was severely damaged. As I received the emergency call from my son and the Florida Highway Patrol, I thought, “This is awful!” It could not have happened at a worse time or place. He was near Fort Drum, hundreds of miles from home. It was 9:30 at night and at the exact moment that I received his call I was standing on a stage in the middle of a speech, addressing a large group of people. I quickly ended my speech probably to the benefit and delight of the group I was addressing. Many times, people create major stress by “catastrophizing” events and “what-if-ing.” The accident was certainly a hassle, but not a catastrophe. All the what-ifs did not change the fact that he was not hurt or killed. The car can be repaired, although I can’t say the same for the deer. How a person copes with stress – by reaching for a beer or cigarette or by heading for the gym — plays an important role on the impact stress will have on our bodies. Stressful events can profoundly influence the abuse of alcohol or other drugs by some people. Stress is a major contributor to the initiation and continuation of alcohol or other drug abuse. Individuals must recognize major stress that can be caused by the death of a loved one, divorce, injury or financial problems. These can be life-altering situations compared to life’s daily hassles. However, even daily hassles, such as, long drives to work, arguments at home or crowded living situations can cause stress if the situations occur over lengthy periods.
MENTAL HEALTH Some signs of being under stress include headaches, change in appetite, difficulty falling to sleep and anger over minor situations. Other signs of being burdened by stress may involve irritability, anxiousness, tearfulness, being prone to accidents and using drugs or alcohol. There are many strategies for coping with stress. Most important is to talk to someone about the stress you are experiencing. Seek out people that are supportive including, (but not always) friends, family members, support groups, professional counselors and members of your religious or spiritual group. Take a break, schedule meaningful and enjoyable activities, leaving time for quiet time, meditation, sleep, exercising and eating well, while avoiding drugs or alcohol. Other coping strategies such as listening to music, participating in a hobby and avoiding being too hard on yourself can help manage stress effectively. Live a balanced life. If you are always on the go, constantly working and never taking time for yourself, you will end up stressed out and overwhelmed. Living a physically, spiritually and emotionally balanced life perpetuates peace, joy and health. Take time to relax and rejuvenate yourself. Develop healthy ways to manage stress and avoid turning to alcohol or other substances to escape stressful realities of the day.
Paul Merker is a Certified Addiction Therapist and has a private counseling practice. He may be contacted by calling 305-498-0704 or via email at <merkerpaul1@aol.com>. For more information go to <www.paulmerker.com>.
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A really great dog story that will make you cry BY GRANT MILLER
Here’s another item that came to me over the Internet, one that I found so poignant and touching that I just had to pass it along to you. The author is unknown, but the message is clear. God Bless our fighting men and women! They are giving so much in these troubled times. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • They told me the big black Lab’s name was Reggie, as I looked at him lying in his pen. The shelter was clean, no-kill, and the people really friendly. I’d only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I went in the small college town, people were welcoming and open. Everyone waves when you pass them on the street. But something was still missing as I attempted to settle in to my new life here, and I thought a dog couldn’t hurt; it would give me someone to talk to. And I had just seen Reggie’s advertisement on the local news. The shelter said they had received numerous calls right after the broadcast, but they said the people who had come down to see him just didn’t look like “Lab people”, whatever that meant. They must’ve thought I did. But at first, I thought the shelter had misjudged me in giving me Reggie and his things, which consisted of a dog pad, bag of toys almost all of which were brand new tennis balls, his dishes and a sealed letter from his previous owner. See, Reggie and I didn’t really hit it off when we got home. We struggled for two weeks (which is how long the shelter told me to give him to adjust to his new home). Maybe it was the fact that I was trying to adjust, too. Maybe we were too much alike. For some reason, his stuff (except for the tennis balls — he wouldn’t go anywhere without two stuffed in his mouth) got tossed in with all of my other unpacked boxes. I guess I didn’t really think he’d need all his old stuff, that I’d get him new things once he settled in. But it became pretty clear pretty soon that he wasn’t going to. I tried the normal commands the shelter told me he knew, ones like “sit” and “stay” and “come” and “heel,” and he’d follow them when he felt like it. He never really seemed to listen when I called his name — sure, he would look in my direction after the fourth or fifth time I said it, but then he’d just go back to doing whatever. When I’d ask again, you could almost see him sigh and then grudgingly obey. This just wasn’t going to work. He chewed a couple shoes and some unpacked boxes. I
was a little too stern with him and he resented it, I could tell. The friction got so bad that I couldn’t wait for the e two weeks to be up, and when it was, I was in full-on search mode for my cell phone amid all of my unpacked stuff. I remembered leaving it on the stack of boxes for the guest room, but I also mumbled, rather cynically, that “the damn dog probably hid it on me.” Finally I found it, but before I could punch up the shelter’s number, I also found his pad and the other toys from the shelter. I tossed the pad in Reggie’s direction and he snuffed it and wagged, some of the most enthusiasm I’d seen since bringing him home. But then I called, “Hey, Reggie, you like that? Come here and I’ll give you a treat.” Instead, he sort of glanced in my direction — maybe glared is more accurate — and then gave a discontented sigh and flopped down with his back to me. Well, that’s not going to do it either, I thought. And I punched the shelter phone number, but then I hung up when I saw the sealed envelope. I had completely forgotten about that, too. “Okay, Reggie,” I said aloud, “let’s see if your previous owner has any advice.” To Whoever Gets My Dog: Well, I can’t say that I’m happy you’re reading this, a letter I told the shelter could only be opened by Reggie’s new owner. I’m not even happy writing it. If you’re reading this, it means I just got back from my last car ride with my Lab after dropping him off at the shelter. He knew something was different. I have packed up his pad and toys before and set them by the back door before a trip. But this time it’s like he knew something was wrong. And something is wrong, which is why I have to go to try to make it right. So let me tell you about my Lab in the hopes that it will help you bond with him and he with you. First, he loves tennis balls. The more the merrier. Sometimes I think he’s part squirrel, the way he hordes them. He usually always has two in his mouth, and he tries to get a third in there. Hasn’t done it yet. Doesn’t matter where you throw them, he’ll bound after it, so be careful! Really, don’t do it by any roads. I made that mistake once and it almost cost him dearly. Next, commands. Maybe the shelter staff already told you, but I’ll go over them again. Reggie knows the obvious ones —- sit, stay, come and heel. He knows hand signals — back to turn around and go back when you put your hand straight up and over if you put your hand out right or left. Shake for shaking water off, and paw for a high-five. He does down when he feels like lying down. I bet you could work on that with him some more. He knows ball and food and bone and treat like nobody’s
business! I trained Reggie with small food treats. Nothing opens his ears like little pieces of hot dog. His feeding schedule is twice a day, once at about seven in the morning and again at six in the evening. Regular store-bought stuff; the shelter has the brand. He’s up on his shots. Call the clinic on 9th Street and update his info with yours; they’ll make sure to send you reminders for when he’s due. Be forewarned, Reggie hates the vet. Good luck getting him in the car. I don’t know how he knows when it’s time to go to the vet, but he knows. Finally, give him some time. I’ve never been married, so it’s only been Reggie and me for his whole life. He’s gone everywhere with me, so please include him on your daily car rides if you can. He sits well in the backseat and he doesn’t bark or complain. He just loves to be around people, and me most especially. Which means that this transition is going to be hard with him going to live with someone new. And that’s why I need to share one more bit of info with you — his name’s not Reggie. I don’t know what made me do it, but when I dropped him off at the shelter, I told them his name was Reggie. He’s a smart dog, he’ll get used to it and will respond to it, of that I have no doubt. But I just couldn’t bear to give them his real name. For me to do that, it seemed so final, that handing him over to the shelter was as good as me admitting that I’d never see him again. And if I end up coming back, getting him, and tearing up this letter, it means everything’s fine. But if someone else is reading it, well, it means that his new owner should know his real name. It’ll help you bond with him. Who knows, maybe you’ll even notice a change in his demeanor if he’s been giving you problems. His real name is Tank, because that is what I drive. Again, if you’re reading this and you’re from the area, maybe my name has been on the news. I told the shelter that they couldn’t make Reggie available for adoption until they received word from my company commander. See, my parents are gone, I have no siblings, no one I could’ve left Tank with, and it was my only real request of the Army upon my deployment to Iraq, that they make one phone call to the shelter in the “event of” to tell them that Tank could be put up for adoption. Luckily, my colonel is a dog guy, too, and he knew where my platoon was headed. He said he’d do it personally. And if you’re reading this, then he made good on his word. Well, this letter is getting downright depressing even though, frankly, I’m just writing it for my dog. I couldn’t imagine if I was writing it for a wife and kids and family. But still, Tank has been my family for the last six years, almost as long as the Army has been my family. And now I hope and pray that you
make him part of your family and that he will adjust and come to love you the same way he loved me. That unconditional love from a dog is what I take with me to Iraq as an inspiration to do something selfless, to protect innocent people from those who would do terrible things, and to keep those terrible people from coming over here. If I have to give up Tank in order to do it, I am glad to have done so. He is my example of service and of love. I hope I honored him by my service to my country and comrades. All right, that’s enough. I deploy this evening and have to drop this letter off at the shelter. I don’t think I’ll say another goodbye to Tank, though. I cried too much the first time. Maybe I’ll peek in on him and see if he finally got that third tennis ball in his mouth. Good luck with Tank. Give him a good home, and give him an extra kiss goodnight — every night — from me. Thank you, Paul Mallory I folded the letter and slipped it back in the envelope. Sure, I had heard of Paul Mallory, everyone in town knew him, even new people like me. Local kid, killed in Iraq a few months ago and posthumously earning the Silver Star when he gave his life to save three buddies. Flags had been at halfmast all summer. I leaned forward in my chair and rested my elbows on my knees, staring at the dog. “Hey, Tank,” I said quietly. The dog’s head whipped up, his ears cocked and his eyes bright. “C’mere boy.” He was instantly on his feet, his nails clicking on the hardwood floor. He sat in front of me, his head tilted, searching for the name he hadn’t heard in months. “Tank,” I whispered. His tail swished. I kept whispering his name over and over, and each time, his ears lowered, his eyes softened, and his posture relaxed as a wave of contentment just seemed to flood him. I stroked his ears, rubbed his shoulders, buried my face into his scruff and hugged him. “It’s me now, Tank, just you and me. Your old pal gave you to me.” Tank reached up and licked my cheek. “So whaddaya say we play some ball?” His ears perked again. “Yeah? Ball? You like that? Ball?” Tank tore from my hands and disappeared into the next room. And when he came back, he had three tennis balls in his mouth. If you can read this without getting a lump in your throat or a tear in your eye, don’t send me anymore emails; you just ain’t right.
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