South Coast Prime Times - September/October 2019

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• Keeping families together

In brief

by Elizabeth Morse Read

Sowams lives four centuries later

by David Weed

32 Feeling rusty

by Paul Kandarian

Prime living Good times

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• Family owned & operated

From the publisher

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Hitting the high notes

by Sean McCarthy

A story for all Ann Katzenbach

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Food, feasts, and festivals!

by Elizabeth Morse Read

Spinner-ing yarns

by Steven Froias

18 Shingles: revenge of

chickenpox

by Elizabeth Morse Read

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One man’s voice

by Sean McCarthy

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On the cover: The air may have cooled, but the South Coast is coming alive! Take this time to reflect on the year so far, and set goals for the remaining months.

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You smell the beginning of fall before you feel it – a night air that’s somehow different from those of the preceding months. There’s an ever-so-slight crispness to it, and as you breathe it in through your nose, it hits your lungs and you shiver for the first time in what seems like forever and it hits you: summer is over. If you’re like us, then the next thing you do is smile, because you know what happens next.

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The colder weather of fall doesn’t mean the end of outdoor celebrations – just that we now have new things to celebrate!

Turn to page 6 to see Liz Read’s list of this fall’s can’t-miss feasts, festivals, and food attractions.

Still looking for a last-minute beach read? Then make sure you turn to page 10, where Steven Froias relates the storied history of Spinner Publications, the publishing house based right out of New Bedford.

When your reading needs to have some local flavor, you’ll want to grab one of their books.

The reality of the season is that cooling temperatures can make us spend more social time indoors, but that only gives us the excuse to try new things. If you’ve never given opera a fair shot, then you need to read Sean McCarthy’s article on page 12, in which he profiles John Moriarty, both a legend in the world of Melodrama and a Fall River native.

However we choose to greet the onset of a new season, it is always best to do so with open arms and an open mind. Take another deep breath, and enjoy it.

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GOOD TIMES

Food, Feasts, and festivals!

Compiled by Elizabeth Morse Read

People are celebrating throughout the South Coast – the end of summer, the beginning of autumn, history, culture, tasty food and drink, or just for the sake of celebration itself. Whatever the occasion, you’ll find it here. Enjoy!

Head for India Point Park in Providence for the Rhode Island Seafood Festival September 7-8! For complete details, go to riseafoodfest.com.

Go Greek! Enjoy great food and dancing at the Saint George Orthodox Greek Festival in Dartmouth September 13-15! For details, visit facebook.com/ saintgeorgefestival.

Mark your calendars for the annual Feast of Our Lady of the Angels August 31 to September 2 in North Fairhaven!

Great food, live music, procession, games.

For details, call 508-990-0592 or go to fairhaventours.com.

Head for Glen Park in Portsmouth on September 14 for the Firefly Yoga & Wellness Festival! Yoga, vegan food, meditation, music, mystics, and massage! Free parking, kid and dog friendly! For more info, visit facebook.com/fireflyyogafest.

Don’t miss the Book, Bake and Yard Sale at the Chace Cory House in Tiverton August 17-18! For more info, visit fourcornersarts.org.

Get ready for the “Country Day at Pardon Gray” on September 14 at the Pardon Gray Preserve in Tiverton! A family fun day with crafters, live entertainment, food, games, hay and pony rides, pumpkin decorating, and more!

For more info, call 508-509-3948 or visit tivertonlandtrust.org.

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Mark your calendar for the New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival on October 13 under the tents on Pier 3! Sample clam and seafood chowders, kale soup, signature soups and stuffed quahogs prepared by local restaurants and caterers! Live music, children’s activities, beverage vendors – and the YMCA lobster race! For more info, call 508-999-5231 or visit southcoastchamber.com.

Plan ahead for Wareham’s Fall Food Truck Festival on October 5 in downtown Wareham! Live music, vendors, family fun – rain date October 6. For more info, visit warehamvillage.org or onsetbay.org.

Go on a “Vineyard Voyage” on September 22 with the Providence Riverboat Company – sample wine and food pairings from Gooseneck Vineyards!

For details, call 401-580-2628 or visit providenceriverboat.com.

Plan ahead for the Annual Cranberry Harvest Festivals in Plymouth and Wareham! For dates and details, visit cranberryharvest.org.

Mark your calendar! Enjoy the harvest of the sea at the 29th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 19-20! Enjoy local restaurants’ seafood specialties under the tents along with live

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music, cooking demos and family fun!

For more info, visit bowenswharf.com.

Mark your calendar for the Annual Thirsty Pilgrim Beer Festival on September 7-8 at the Hedge House Museum in Plymouth! Cold beers, great food and live music! For info, go to seeplymouth.com.

Don’t miss the SLT Beer & Oyster Fest in Marion, hosted by the Sippican Land Trust, on September 7! For more info, go to sippicanlandtrust.org.

Hobnob and enjoy wine tastings, celebrity chef demos, seminars and jazz brunches at the Newport Mansions Food and Wine Festival September 19-22 at The Elms, Rosecliff and Marble House! For tickets and more info, call 401-847-1000 or go to newportmansions.org/events.

Cheers! Plan ahead for the Annual Food Truck Festival and the Craft Beer Festival at Fort Rodman in New Bedford

on September 14! For information, go to destinationnewbedford.org/events.

Mark your calendar for the annual Upper William Street “Bow to Stern” Festival on September 14 in New Bedford!

Family-friendly music, arts, history. For details, go to destinationnewbedford.org/ events.

Bring the family to the Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival on August 24! Vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, cruise car show and more! For more info, go to seeplymouth.com.

Head for the North End of New Bedford on September 21 for the Guatemalan Festival and Kites (Festival Tipico con Barriletes) at Riverside Park! For details, go to destinationnewbedford.org/events.

Celebrate Middleborough’s 350th Anniversary through December 15! For info, go to discovermiddleborough.com.

Take the family to the Soule Homestead for the Harvest Fair and Joe Davies Music Festival in Middleboro on September 14-15! For details, call 508-947-6744 or visit soulehomestead.org.

Don’t miss the Lakeville Arts and Music Festival on October 5! For more info, visit lakevilleartscouncilma.org/festival.

Head for Saint Julie Billiart Parish in Dartmouth on September 13-15 for the Annual Seafood Supper and Septemberfest! For details, call 508-993-2351 or go to saintjulies.org/sep.

Plan ahead for the 17th Manjiro Festival in the center of Fairhaven on October 5!

Celebrate Japanese-American ties with visitors from Japan! Enjoy Japanese food, music, taiko drummers, tea ceremony, crafts, martial arts – and more! For details, call 508-990-0592 or go to fairhaventours.com.

Don’t miss the Dartmouth Grange Rural Community Fair on September 6-7!

For details, call 508-636-1900 or visit dartmouthgrange.org.

Don’t miss the Great Holy Ghost Feast at Kennedy Park in Fall River in August!

Great food and music! For dates and more info, call 508-675-1368 or visit grandesfestas.com.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! King Richard’s Faire returns to Carver August 31 through October 20! For more info, call 508-8665391 or go to kingrichardsfaire.net.

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Sowams lives four centuries later

David Weed

While we’re about to hear a great deal about the Pilgrims’ landing in Plymouth a year from now during the 400th anniversary celebration, chances are we’ll hear little about what happened in and around Bristol, Warren, and Barrington the year after the Pilgrims landed, in 1621.

Readers of Nathaniel Philbrick’s Mayflower discovered a decade ago that much of the story of that time actually took place in what is now Southern Massachusetts and nearby Rhode Island.

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I, hailing from Bristol, along with Helen Tjader of Barrington, identified locations in eight communities including Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, and Providence, as well as Rehoboth,

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Seekonk and Swansea, and have set out to give them national recognition.

The area was then known as Sowams, meaning “southern area” in the Native Pokanoket language, a vast area of largely cleared land first discovered by Edward Winslow when he first walked there from Plymouth in 1621.

Winslow had met the Massasoit, or Chief of Chiefs, Osamequin, when he walked into the Plymouth settlement on March 22, 1621. Realizing that the English, with their guns and cannons, could help protect him from the incursion of the Narragansetts to his west, the Massasoit

struck a treaty with the Pokanokets that first assembled prior to 1700 and that neither should harm one another, located in Bristol, East Providence, a truce now celebrated on the back of and Swansea are also included. Parks, the Sacagawea dollar coin first minted including the Roger Williams Memorial, in 2000. The English in turn benefited Slate Rock Park, and India Point Park greatly from his knowledge about the in Providence were built on land in use land and successful ways of hunting and during the 1600s. Even the Weybosset fishing in their new home. This mutuallyBridge in downtown Providence is built supportive relationship prevailed for half on the same site where the first bridge a century until the Massasoit’s death in was constructed in the late 1600s. Roger 1661.

Williams was said to have served for a The Massasoit was buried in what is now time as the toll taker for that Bridge.

Burr’s Hill Park (behind my own house) What was most interesting to me are in an Indian burial the locations of ground that was significance to the unknown until Pokanoket Tribe While only a dozen after the King who occupied the Philip’s War when land for 10,000 houses built prior to the land was taken years or more.

by Plymouth Best known is 1700 still stand in the Colony. A monuPotumtuk, or King eight communities ment to Massasoit Philip’s Seat, at Osamequin now Mount Hope in that make up Sowams, sits in the Park Bristol, located on marking the land now owned dozens of other sites place where 42

by Brown UniverPokanoket graves sity. Permission have been located and and their contents to visit the Seat were exhumed in can be obtained at are now described, 1913 by then Town Mount Hope Farm.

Librarian Charles Less well known documented, Carr, an amateur is King’s Rock on and mapped at archaeologist. Carr Sachem’s Knoll acquired permisthat straddles the SowamsHeritageArea.org Warren-Swansea sion to remove artifacts from line on Route 136. the Providence, Native women Bristol, and Warren Railroad Company were said to have ground their corn atop which had been taking gravel from the the Rock, and a perched or balanced rock site to build a rail line that is now the that sits on a bedrock outcropping across route of the East Bay Bicycle Path. from Johnson’s Market was likely placed While only a dozen houses built prior to there by Native people to mark the sacred 1700 still stand in the eight communities site. Other locations include Abrams’ that make up Sowams, dozens of other Rock behind the Swansea Town Hall and sites have been located and are now Anawan Rock in Rehoboth, the site of the described, documented, and mapped on final battle of King Philip’s war. the extensive SowamsHeritageArea.org I continue to be fascinated by the maswebsite. Some locations preserve evidence sive transition from Native to colonial of the 14-month King Philip’s War that occupation of the Sowams land. It’s a story began in Warren in 1675, including that should be as well-known as that of six cemeteries where participants were the Pilgrims in Plymouth. Making this buried and a monument at the Myles a National Heritage Area would go a Garrison where the war began. Artifacts long way toward bringing this important from that period can also be found at the history to light.

Carpenter Museum in Rehoboth and at the Martin House in Swansea.

David W eed is Coordinator for Sowams Two colonial-era farms and many Heritage Area Project and could be reached at open spaces and waterways that remain drweed@cox.net essentially unchanged from that time are described on the website. Churches

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Spinner-ing yarns Whether you need an end-of-summer beach read or are already planning an autumn reading list, Spinner Publications in New Bedford has your back.

Steven Froias

The chroniclers of local history and culture since 1981, this year Spinner has not one but two recent releases for you to choose from, as well as a back catalogue that will satiate your appetite for all things South Coast.

In June 2019, Spinner released After Moby-Dick: An Anthology of New Poetry, edited by Elizabeth Schultz and Kylan Rice.

The anthology consists of sixty-one poems, all based on Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. It’s a natural theme for the publishing house; their home is on William Street in New Bedford, just blocks from the waterfront where Ishmael began his epic adventure.

That emphasis on the local continues with the contributors. Two of the poets featured in After Moby-Dick are residents of the New Bedford area and

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have published previous collections of poetry with Spinner Publications: Laurie Robertson Lorant, author of The Man Who Lived Among the Cannibals and Everett Hoagland, author of This City and Other Poems.

In all, After Moby-Dick publishes the work of 33 poets. Reflecting on the relevance of the art form as well as Moby-Dick in a new millennium, all the material was written after Y2K. Indeed, in assembling After Moby-Dick, the editors specifically conducted a search for 21stcentury poetry inspired by the novel.

Co-editor Elizabeth Schultz is an esteemed Melville scholar with her name attached to two critically-acclaimed books on Melville – she is the author of Unpainted to the Last: Moby-Dick and American Art, and editor of Melville and Women. She has also published five books of poetry and a memoir. She is a professor

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emerita of the University of Kansas, a past president of the Melville Society, and a founding member of the Melville Society Cultural Project at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

After Moby-Dick publishes the work of 33 poets. Reflecting on the relevance of the art form as well as Moby-Dick in a new millennium, all the material was written after Y2K. Co-editor Kylan Rice is a published poet and Ph.D. graduate student in English at the University of North Carolina. Kylan is an active member of the Melville Society, lecturing at world conferences on the subject of Melville.

A family at sea Spinner Publications followed up on the release of After Moby-Dick with a second book launched in late July: Under Sun, Stars and Sails: A Whaling Family’s Life at Sea by Marsha Hall Brown.

Marsha Hall Brown, a descendant of a Nantucket whaling master, is a member of Descendants of Whaling Masters.

That’s the association whose membership consists of over 450 members throughout the United States and the world who treasure their whaling history connections. The purpose of the organization is to perpetuate the history and tradition of

In Under Sun, Stars and Sails, the family visits exotic seaports, braves deadly hurricanes, survives chronic illnesses, crosses jungle rainforests, and fords snake-infested rivers. the whaling era. (For more information, you can visit whalingmasters.org.)

In Marsha Hall Brown’s case, she is a direct descendant of Captain Hezekiah Coffin, the brig Beaver of Nantucket (the ship in the Boston Tea Party with the Eleanor and Dartmouth); Captain William Brown of Nantucket, third greatgrandfather; Captain Seth Pinkham of Nantucket, second great-grandfather; and Captain Joseph Marshall, about whom Under Sun, Stars and Sails is written.

Captain Marshall was master of the President, the Sea Queen of Westport, and the Aurora of Westport. Under Sun, Stars and Sails: A Whaling Family’s Life at Sea is the true-life story of his 19th-century Nantucket family’s adventures at sea during two whaling voyages.

The account tells the story of Marshall and his wife, Malvina Pinkham Marshall, who became partners in the whaling industry while creating a distinctive family life with their young daughter, Helen. During their trips out to sea, the family visits exotic seaports, braves deadly hurricanes, survives chronic

illnesses, crosses jungle rainforests, and fords snake-infested rivers.

Chasing a tale Spinner Publications’ titles are available at local booksellers like Subtext Book Shop, at 209 Union Street, New Bedford, or Partners Village Store, 865 Main Road, Westport. Local Barnes & Noble bookstores also stock Spinner books, such as the one in North Dartmouth.

You’re also free to visit Spinner at their office at 164 William, or online at spinnerpub.com.

At either the physical of digital address, you’ll find the entire back catalogue of available titles from the publishing house, including their popular Pictorial History of New Bedford series, volumes one and two, and last year’s release, Blue Collars by Catherine McLaughlin.

That was Spinner’s very first non-fiction release. A story about growing up during the late 1950s and 1960s in a New Bedford working-class family, it unfolds in the city’s south end in an era defined by the neighborhood’s Portuguese, Irish, French, and Cape Verdean families living side-by-side in mostly three-decker tenement houses.

With that foray into fiction, and this year’s expanded release schedule, it’s clear that well over 30 years since Spinner Publications was founded in 1981, it is still a regional publisher of distinction and daring.

In 1981, Donna Huse, a professor at UMass Dartmouth, collaborated with Joseph Thomas, a freelance photographer, to produce a series of publications that would tell the story of immigrants and neighborhoods, of farms and factories, and of whalers and fishermen all over the South Coast region.

The books struck a chord in the community. Since then, Spinner has published over 40 major book titles and numerous small publications, employing hundreds of local artists, writers, photographers, historians, and educators along the way.

It’s clear in a digital world, print still has a place – and it’s often found when Spinner Publications books are in your library or on your nightstand.

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Hitting the high notes John Moriarty

At the age of 88, Fall River native and resident John Moriarty is in the upper echelon of the American opera world. A conductor and director of productions at opera companies Sean throughout the nation and the world, he is McCarthy also considered to be one of the country’s most distinguished vocal coaches and accompanists. Last year he was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Opera Association and he also has multiple scholarships given in his honor, including the John Moriarty Presidential Scholarship at the New England Conservatory of Music, his alma mater.

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With so many accolades and accomplishments Moriarty has advice for anyone who is intimidated by opera – those concerned that they don’t have the specialized insights required to enjoy it.

“There’s a mystique about opera but that’s erroneous,” Moriarty says. “Opera has everything that people enjoy – music, dancing, costumes, and drama. A good opera has a good plot and a good score with great performers. Anyone can enjoy it, it’s very accessible – just go see it.”

Opera’s origins come from a group of Italian artists, statesmen, writers, and musicians who sought to recreate the storytelling of Greek drama through

music. The first opera is considered to be Jacopo Peri’s “Dafne” in 1597.

According to Moriarty there are both timeless and contemporary themes in opera. He recommends starting your journey into opera with classics such as “Carmen” for its’ popular excerpts, or you could get a “good cry” from Giacomo Puccini’s “La Boheme” or “Madama Butterfly.”

Other prominent and outstanding composers include Georg Frideric Handel and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giuseppe Verdi, and Richard Wagner.

“Story plots run the gamut in opera,” Moriarty says. “At first, most productions were about the gods and goddesses and then they evolved into stories about historical figures, and now there are contemporary themes as well.”

For more contemporary themes, Moriarty lists productions with modern stories such as “The Death of Klinghoffer” about a real-life highjacking of a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea, and “Dr. Atomic” about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who created the first atomic bomb.

Moriarty claims that the nearest opera houses are The Boston Lyric Opera and the world-famous Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Some Met performances may be seen live in HD at the Regal Cinema in Swansea.

“A career in opera requires a lifetime of devotion – the competition is tremendous and requires a lot of guts, money, patience, and determination,” he says.

“Tamerlano,” “The Ballad of Baby Doe,” and other vocal and orchestral works.

For 20 years Moriarty served the Central City Opera in Colorado beginning in 1978. He was the company’s Artistic Director from 1982 to 1998, and has been Artistic Director Emeritus ever since.

He has been Artistic Administrator at the Santa Fe Opera and the Washington Opera Society. He has been a conductor and/or stage director with numerous companies.

His involvement with opera performances at The New England Conservatory carried over many decades in various forms beginning in the mid-1980s as he eventually created a full program based at the school, which he led from 1989 to 2001. He continued to serve as a core member of the Vocal Coaching faculty through to his retirement in 2015.

He graduated from The NEC in 1952 with highest honors and received an Honorary Doctorate of Music in 1992. In 1985 he was honored with a Tribute from the Colorado General Assembly, and on August 10, 2008, “A” Street in Central City was renamed “Moriarty Lane” by the Mayor of Central City.

Thomas Novak, NEC Vice President and Provost commented on Moriarty’s contributions and legacy at the school.

“Recognized as one of the inaugural recipients of the Faculty Emeritus last May, John Moriarty is one of the most important faculty members at New England Conservatory in recent history.

His leadership of the Opera Department over several decades impacted countless numbers of students and faculty, as well as the field at large, and his published book on diction is known to be the industry standard on this critical topic.

John is an educator, conductor, coach, and leader – one of the jewels in the NEC’s crown.”

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“The competition is tremendous and requires a lot of guts, money, patience, and determination”

“A” is for A ria Moriarty has conducted master classes and workshops across the United States and at the National Association of Teachers of Singing’s National Convention. He has been a piano soloist with the Boston Pops, the Boston Civic Symphony, and the Radio Eireann Orchestra of Dublin, Ireland. He has published numerous articles and has authored two books. He has made several recordings, including conducting the first recording of Handel’s

Sean McCarthy has been a freelance journalist for 27 years. He lives in New Bedford.

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A story for all

Fred Thurber was in a hurry as he headed out to the back of his property in South Dartmouth three years ago. He wore rubber fishing boots and shorts and carried a chainsaw. As A nn he rushed to get the job done, the saw ripped K atzenbach his left foot open. He spent the next three weeks in bed. His wife Amy worried about his foot, but even more about his state of mind.

“He hates to sit still,” she explained.

Fred Thurber’s day job is in the tech industry but his heart is with the trees and wildlife of Buzzard’s Bay. He had written a nature column for the local papers over the years and the idea of using material from these columns to write a book had been on his mind.

Now, forced idleness provided the perfect opportunity.

In three weeks he had a first draft of In the Wake of the Willows, an American version of Kenneth Graham’s classic

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children’s book. This one is geared more for grown-ups, but is perfect for reading aloud to an audience of any age.

Thurber updated the characters, keeping Graham’s basic animals, but adding a female character, a little romance, and setting the river on the coast of Massachusetts. He weaves in a wealth of information about ecology, biology, and geology.

After he completed a first draft, Thurber spent many evenings riding his bicycle on the windy roads near his house. He would edit the book in his head as he peddled.

This is how he came up with many of the book’s endearing songs and poems.

Amy Thurber is a multi-talented artist: an illustrator, a ceramic artist, and graphic designer. In the Wake of the Willows is a joint effort. As illustrator, she chose not to include animal drawings in the book, wanting readers to find their own images of the badgers, weasels, rats, and toads as well as some of the human characters that live along the river. She also helped with editing, which was an ongoing process. Fred Thurber explains the he

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doesn’t really see his words on the page.

He thinks them in his head and then imagines that he has written them in that way. So editing his work is a bit like riding a bicycle in the dark. Several friends and a professional editor were called in – they all tried to harness Fred’s ebullient prose, but by and large, the style remains somewhat Edwardian, a nod to Kenneth Graham. You can see for yourself when you read the book.

From print to palm In an effort to get more feedback and to figure out how the publishing world really worked, Fred twice attended the Squam Lake Writing Retreat for children’s book writers and illustrators. There, the most interesting and depressing thing he learned from a children’s book agent was that she read 70 manuscripts a day and rejected almost every one. In a year she might choose one or two. Knowing those odds, the Thurbers decided to self-publish.

In this day and age of shuttered book stores and Amazon, publishing your own book is fairly common. The services of “on demand” printers, provide a way to bypass the time, investment, and risk associated with printing hundreds of copies that have to be stored and shipped.

With this service, the writer orders as many books as needed at a time and copies are printed and shipped to the buyer. The Thurbers are pleased with this process. They set everything up with their

supplier and it only takes a few clicks to fulfill an order. There’s the added plus that they don’t have to be categorized, a common practice in the book industry.

This is not a children’s book, nor is it an adult novel or fantasy, but it could also be any or all of those things, depending on your definition of the terms.

What “on demand” publishing lacks is professional marketing. If you print your own book, you will have to find your own readers. The Thurbers seem up to the task. They know they have a local audience that extends to Cape Cod and Nantucket and includes summer residents. They have put their energy into a book-launch party, visits to local bookstores, word of mouth, plus reaching out to local environmental organizations.

And, of course, In the Wake of the Willows is listed on Amazon, where it enjoys a five-star rating.

The 144-page, hardbound book is currently available from Partners Village Store in Westport, Titcombs in East Sandwich, Bunch of Grapes in Vineyard Haven, Courtyards in Tiverton, Anthi’s Drawing Room in New Bedford, Barnes and Noble in Dartmouth, and Davol’s Store in Russells’ Mills.

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ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SURGERY: THE FUTURE IS AT SAINT ANNE’S HOSPITAL

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nce the stuff of science fiction, robotic-assisted technology has become one of today’s most important tools in minimally invasive surgery. Available at Saint Anne’s Hospital since 2017, the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system does not perform the actual surgery, but does give the surgeon greater control and visibility than available with traditional open or laparoscopic surgery. da Vinci technology uses a 3-D high-definition camera and robotic arms that are more flexible than the human wrist. These allow surgeons to perform intricate procedures that usually require larger incisions, longer hospital stays, increased complications, and a longer time to resume normal activities.

Hernia repair, including: • Inguinal hernia repair. This type of hernia happens when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.

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• Hiatal hernia repair. A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach moves upwards into the chest, causing heartburn (also known as reflux). It can repaired during a procedure called Nissen fundoplication.

Helping surgeons and patients At Saint Anne’s Hospital, the da Vinci system is used by surgeons for a wide variety of procedures. The most common roboticassisted surgeries include:

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Prostate surgery: Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate. The roboticassisted da Vinci’s 3-D camera magnifies the surgeon’s views inside the body, and its flexibility ensures greater precision in a very small area.

Other surgeries that can be performed with the da Vinci include nephrectomy (removal of a kidney), hysterectomy and ovarian cancer, splenectomy (removal of the spleen), and small bowel resection/lysis of adhesions (removal of scar tissue).

Benefits of robotic-assisted surgery James Hermenegildo, MD, chief of surgery at Saint Anne’s Hospital and a member of Steward Surgical Specialists, explains that the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery are numerous for patients.

FAQS WITH JAMES HERMENEGILDO, MD, CHIEF OF SURGERY, SAINT ANNE’S HOSPITAL Q. What’s the difference between open surgery, traditional laparoscopic surgery, and robotic-assisted surgery?

A. In open surgery, surgery is done through one large incision. In laparoscopic surgery, surgeons operate through a few small incisions using long instruments and a small camera to guide them. In da Vinci roboticassisted surgery, the surgeon operates through a few small incisions or, in some cases, a single site incision, with long and wristed instruments and a small camera during surgery as a guide.

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Q. How do patients feel after roboticassisted surgery for conditions such as hernias, compared to traditional open or laparoscopic surgery?

“Compared with open or traditional laparoscopic surgeries, surgery done with da Vinci results in a lower risk of surgical site infection and less blood loss or need for a transfusion,” he said.

“Complications are fewer,” he continued, “hospital stays are shorter, and patients report minimal pain medication usage. For example, patients having colon surgery that usually requires a five-day hospital stay now go home in one to three days. In fact, depending on the procedure and other factors, many patients go home the same day. Best of all, many patients return to work and normal activities more quickly.”

A. Patients report less pain, less need for pain medication, and a quicker return to normal activities.

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Shingles: revenge of chickenpox August is National Immunization Awareness Month – have you had your shingles vaccine yet?

For those of us born before the chickenEliz abeth pox vaccine became Morse Read available in 1995, it wasn’t unusual for our mothers to send us to play with neighborhood kids who were home sick with chickenpox, a tradition sometimes known as “pox parties.” They wanted us to just “get it over with” while we were young, and therefore be immune for life.

But – surprise! – even though we developed chicken pox as children and never caught it again, the chicken pox virus (varicella zoster) never leaves our bodies.

Indeed, it burrows deep into our nerve endings for the rest of our lives, awaiting the body’s mysterious signal to re-erupt.

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Up to 70% of people who develop singles are 50 years old and older, and the risk increases as we age. Almost everyone born before 1980 tests positive for exposure to the chickenpox virus, even if they never developed a full-blown outbreak. Repeated exposure to children with active chickenpox provides a bit of a “booster shot” for adults, which can delay or lessen the possibility of developing shingles. But even if you don’t remember having had chickenpox as a child, you should get the shingles vaccine once you turn 50 years old.

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on one side of the body has been noted for millennia, but the causal connection to the chickenpox virus was not known until modern times. Indeed, it is still not fully understood what triggers a shingles outbreak, although weakened immunity brought on by increasing age or illness and psychological stress are the most likely culprits.

Can you prevent shingles?

The only way to lessen your chances of developing shingles is to be inoculated with the shingles vaccine once you turn 50 years old. The first subcutaneous vaccine, Zostavax, was introduced in 2006, and it was moderately effective between ages 50-59 (70%), but less effective between ages 60-80 (51%), and only 18% effective for those above 80 years old.

However, it did lessen the severity and length of an outbreak for those who did develop shingles.

The newer, two-dose vaccine Shingrex,

given two to six months apart, was introduced in 2017, and has proved far more effective and longer lasting, providing immunity rates of 90-97% for those aged 50 to 80 years old, and 89% for people over 80. Because the Shingrex vaccine is injected intramuscularly, there is more risk of pain at the injection site and of headache and fatigue for a few days after the shot.

But that’s a minor discomfort when compared to the sometimes excruciating pain of a shingles rash.

and extreme sensitivity to touch in the affected area, due to the nerve being attacked by the virus. A small percentage of people experience shingles with no rash or blisters, but with all the other

wet facecloth – do not use ice packs), cool showers, Tylenol or other analgesics, calamine lotion, or even lidocaine skin patches, especially if the rash makes sleeping difficult. Wear loose, light clothing, get plenty of rest, and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid stress or any strenuous activity – in other words, don’t go to work or school. Stay away from caffeine and alcohol, and avoid foods high in the amino acid arginine (e.g. dark chocolate, soy products), which stimulates viral growth.

You cannot “catch” shingles from someone with an active shingles rash, but you can catch chickenpox from them

Is shingles contagious?

No. You cannot “catch” shingles from someone with an active shingles rash, but you can catch chickenpox from them, as the fluid inside the blisters contains the active chicken pox virus. So anyone with shingles must be very careful not to be near unvaccinated infants and children, people who are immuno-compromised, or anyone who never had chickenpox as a child. Anyone suffering an active outbreak of shingles must be scrupulous about hand-washing and keeping their towels, clothing, and bed linens away from anyone they live with. Whenever possible, active blisters should be lightly covered with gauze or clothing when other people are around.

What are the symptoms?

Two to four days before the shingles rash appears (prodromal period), you might experience an odd tingling, burning, or itching sensation in a localized spot on one side of your body or face, along with a general feeling of fatigue, fever, or headache. The emerging rash might first be mistaken for hives, but it rapidly turns into a painful, burning red rash with blisters. Most commonly, people develop shingles as a stripe on one side of the torso, but up to 20% of people develop shingles on one side of their forehead and face, which can be potentially dangerous if the eyelid and eye are affected.

Many people experience intense shooting pains (like a bad toothache)

viral symptoms – burning, tingling, nerve pain, headache. This is known as zoster sine herpete.

The blisters dry up and scab over after a week or so. Depending upon the severity of the outbreak, all of the shingles symptoms usually clear up two to six weeks after the rash first appears, but up to 20% of people will continue to experience the intense nerve pain (post-herpetic neuralgia) for months or even years later.

And a very unlucky six percent of people who develop shingles once will develop it again later in life. That’s why doctors recommend that even if you got the older Zostavax vaccine and still developed shingles to go ahead and get the newer (and more effective) Shingrex vaccine once you’ve recovered.

How is shingles treated?

Even before the rash appears, shingles sufferers experience the distinctive prodromal symptoms in a localized part

The importance of the chicken-

pox vaccine Prior to 1995 in the US, there was no vaccine to prevent children from developing chicken pox. Now, scheduled MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella) inoculations at 12-15 months and again at 4-6 years old protect children from these childhood disease – and incidentally, from developing shingles later in life. The MMRV vaccine is almost 99% effective against chicken pox, and soon after it was introduced, annual cases of chickenpox dropped by 90%.

Studies have shown that children who are vaccinated are four times less likely to develop shingles later than children who actually had chickenpox. Ironically, there was a slight uptick in adult shingles cases after the MMRV vaccine was introduced, probably because adults weren’t getting the accidental “booster shot” of repeated exposure to children with active chicken pox. But we may be looking at a future with fewer and fewer cases of shingles as successive generations of vaccinated children grows older.

So, if you had chickenpox as a child (whether you remember or not), get the shingles vaccine.

Most commonly, people develop shingles as a stripe on one side of the torso of their body, along with a general sense of malaise. Off to the doctor! The sooner antiviral drugs like valacyclovir (Zovirax), acyclovir (Valtrex), or famciclovir (Famvir) are started, the better – they reduce the severity and duration of the symptoms if started within 72 hours of the onset of symptoms.

The physical discomfort, once the rash breaks out, can be treated with repeated cool compresses (wring out a

Elizabeth Morse Read is an awardwinning writer, editor and artist who grew up on the South Coast. After 20 years of working in New York City and traveling the world, she came back home with her children and lives in Fairhaven.

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One man’s noise Sean McCarthy

There comes a time in some musician’s lives when they have to learn other people’s music to make money, or else they quit.

Eric Baylies isn’t about to do either.

Monday through Friday, this 52-year-old is an assistant in a New Bedford High special needs classroom. But on weekends and vacations he is often found in obscure clubs around the United States and the world making avant-garde music with unconventional instruments. He refuses to surrender his passions, remaining a musical enigma whose driving devotion is to his creative instincts.

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development and influential inspirations.

As he marks his 25th year with The Baylies Band, this songwriter has forged an international path as an avant-garde noise rocker who still spends more time going

“It’s like breathing – I can understand why people make music but I can’t understand why they would stop” Since he first picked up a bass guitar 37 years ago, Baylies has made a career built on perpetual evolution sworn only to his personal

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through his luggage than his wallet.

For Baylies, sharing his passion is his payment.

“I need to do something with

a weird undercurrent to it,” Baylies says. “I have an urge to create and I want to play for people who enjoy it. Music is all I’ve ever known. It’s like breathing – I can understand why people make music but I can’t understand why they would stop.”

And he hasn’t. In addition to the catchy tempos and sonic spontaneity of Baylies Band, he also employs his creative instincts in a very different and more mainstream outlet – B.M.F., a hard rock trio that he has fronted for 14 years as a bassist and vocalist. The band has not changed its lineup over the that time – he is teamed with guitarist Adrian Greenbaum and drummer Joe “The Animal” C.

Bang a gong Baylies is an explorer of sound. While writing for Baylies Band, the New Bedford native may often use multiple synthesizers in varying capacities. He is also fond of a more psychedelic approach when he uses a theremin – an instrument that uses radio waves to provide a vast trove of random sounds like the ones heard on the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” and Led Zeppelin’s live version of “Dazed and Confused.”

They have also been used by renowned groups such as Pere Ubu, Wire, and Stereo Lab, among others.

When writing for B.M.F., Baylies plays his bass guitar and uses conventional vocals.

He compares the band to the rock acts The Melvins, Thin Lizzy, and Queens of The Stone Age. “I want to write rock songs for B.M.F. and weird songs for Baylies Band,” he says.

Baylies Band will release their 12th record, the six-song “Kafkaesque,” later this spring. It can be heard on Spotify, Bandcamp, Amazon, and YouTube. B.M.F. has released four albums, including a four-song Christmas record and an EP. But Baylies Band and B.M.F. aren’t the only acts on Baylies’ resume.

From 2014 until last March, he experienced relative success as the bass player for Minibeast – a Boston-based band that included guitarist/ vocalist Peter Prescott who earned recognition as a drummer with the band Mission of Burma. Baylies had a career high point with Minibeast when they spent two weeks opening for alternative stalwarts Pere Ubu, a gig that had him playing to as many as a thousand people a night. From 2002 to 2010

Baylies played theremin with the Philadelphia band Temple of Bon Matin, an opportunity that enabled him to tour throughout Europe seven times. From 2003 to 2006 he played drums with the band Club Math, a role that enabled him to do multiple crosscountry tours. With B.M.F. he toured Japan for three weeks in 2016.

In the late 80s and early 90s Baylies played bass for the New Bedford-based rock band Blind Rhino.

In more than 30 years Baylies has experienced the glories and gulches of the music world.

“In Europe and Japan we’ve been treated very well,” he says. “You’ll be put up in a clean hotel or house, they feed you good food, often cooking you breakfast, and they pay you reasonably. The people were very nice. When I toured with Minibeast we had good food and drinks, super clean dressing rooms and showers. People would help carry your equipment. It’s nice to be treated nice sometimes especially when you’re not used to it.”

Amongst the other jewels in Baylies’ touring crown are nine shows at the famed CBGB’s club in New York.

But Baylies has also lived life in the counterculture trenches while doing a multitude of tours of America. He estimates that he has done 20 tours of the east coast, and a dozen tours of the west coast. He does occasional tours of the northern Midwest that include Detroit, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. He claims that he has performed in all 48 of the continental United States and in 16 European nations.

“Even if we’re only playing to 20 or 30 people in the audience I want them to get into it,” he says. “I want people to enjoy it. I don’t want

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People have enjoyed his music in an array of locations. Among Baylies’ touring experiences are hippie communes, a Belgian house of prostitution, a New York City strip club, a renovated funeral home, and an after-hours show at a Cupcake store in Brooklyn. They have done numerous house parties and art galleries.

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Baylies’ introduction to performing was at the age of 17 when his band Brain Farm opened for the local new wave group Blue Hollow at the Acushnet nightclub Calan’s.

He and friend Mike Farley played a half-hour set of spontaneous improvisational noise music.

mental. With the synthesizers he’s going back to the more pop-y stuff.”

Shaughnessy talks about the touring situations that Baylies sometimes finds himself in.

“In that world you don’t always know what you’re going to get,” she says. “You may get paid $100 and be able to stay in a hotel or you may sleep on someone’s apartment and get paid in a six-pack.”

“Some people are nice when you’re on tour,” Baylies says.

“But a lot of times you may get $10 and some beer. You’re not able to shower, be fed, or sleep in a hotel and the floor may be covered in cat hair – or worse.”

All that said, there’s no place like home.

Baylies says that being located in New Bedford

“Eric tries to inspire people to make something of themselves and contribute to the local music community” “The only people that applauded were the guys in Blue Hollow,” he recalls.

Sara Shaughnessy has been a disc jockey at WUMD for more than 20 years and has featured the music of Baylies’ projects regularly. Having also worked as a local concert coordinator and promoter, she has been following Baylies’ career for the last 18 years.

“Eric contributes to the region,” she says. “He tries to inspire people to make something of themselves and contribute to the local music community. The band has evolved based on the changing of its’ members. Baylies Band started out with some catchy rock components but for a while it got very experi-

is virtuous. He is close to many cities where he has performance opportunities such as Amherst, Providence, Hartford, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Sometimes he will have the band do a one-night performance or they may continue to travel down the coastline and into Florida before returning north. Some tours may last as long as two weeks to a month.

“What makes the coastal tours so good are that the cities are close,” he says. “I’ve learned to book tours where the shows are only two or three hours in between. Otherwise you may be travelling eight to twelve hours between shows in close quarters with a bunch of sweaty or hungover

people. With more time on your hands you can meet new people and do some sightseeing.”

Baylies Band celebrated its 25th year with a performance on April 18 at The Met in Providence. The current lineup includes two guitars, a bass, a drummer, a keyboard, and Baylies on synthesizer and vocals.

“It’s like an obsession,” Baylies says. “I’m lucky enough to be able to find people who want to do this so it keeps on going. It often includes a lot of young people – when you’re not making money and you’re getting older it can be difficult to keep people around.”

But he does. Baylies claims that he plays 150 shows a year between his two bands and his occasional solo performances. A few years ago he was playing as many as 250 annually. While he is currently playing with two acts, at times he has played with four simultaneously.

For the love of sound The defining characteristic throughout Baylies’ music making experience is near constant collaboration.

Throughout his career he has often played in multiple acts with band mates that are in flux. He says that one of the things he enjoys about making music is seeing how new band members bring their interpretations to existing songs.

Baylies estimates that during its tenure, Baylies Band has included more than 50 members as well as numerous musicians who have performed with them on impromptu sessions at clubs and on recordings. He says that in this time the band’s music has evolved significantly. He has sighted inspiration from bands such as Sonic Youth, Jesus Lizard, Television, Swans, and the Velvet Underground.

Guitarist Kimberly Camacho describes the band as “a genrefluid psychedelic improvisational dance experience.”

“If you want a band that blends driving beats with Pink Floyd, we’re the band for you,” Baylies claims. “Because of the synthesizers our newer stuff has elements like the B-52’s and Talking Heads.”

“Eric is an artist, he could never not do this,” Camacho says. “He’s a blend of charismatic entertainment and musical talent. When he’s on stage he’s a huge personality but when we write songs he’s insanely creative. He gives the members of the band free reign creatively so the sound is all over the place. There’s a variety of sounds from song to song that makes this band unique. One song may have a repetitive drone-like quality while another song may have multiple dynamics. Some songs may be sung or be done as spoken word storytelling.”

In order to keep his music dreams financially supported Baylies has spent the past 13 years working as an aide and substitute teacher in the New Bedford School System. But a sample of past jobs he has worked include construction, delivering caskets, working at gas stations and convenience stores, Burger King, the Salvation Army, and delivering phone books.

The one constant has been his music.

“When my friends and I started playing improvisational noise rock New Bedford wasn’t quite ready for us – and I think they’re still not.

“After 35 years I kinda’ think that I know what I’m doing.

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The hot and humid days of summer will soon give way to the cooler temps of autumn, when cultural events start moving indoors – but the outdoor food festivals, street fairs, waterfront events, and harvest celebrations will be non-stop until then! The kids will go back to school, the tourists will dwindle, and the traffic will slow down again, so it’s a great time of year for weekend excursions with family and friends!

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Plan ahead for the 46th Annual Harvest and Crafts Fair in Easton on October 6, a fundraiser for the Natural Resources Trust of Easton! For details, call 508-238-6049 or go to nrtofeaston.org.

Head for Linden Place Mansion in

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Take the family to the monthly Open Farm Days at Round The Bend Farm in Dartmouth! Grass-fed meats, local veggies, honey, maple syrup and botanicals!

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Bring the family to the Southcoast Open Air Market (SOAM) on September 7 and October 28 on the corner of Riverside Avenue and Newhill Avenue in Somerset, and on September 21 and October 12 on the corner of Union and Purchase Streets in New Bedford! Fresh produce, homemade baked goods, kids’ activities, food trucks, demonstrations, artisans, live music – and more! For more info and dates, call 508-644-0736 or go to southcoastopenairmarket.com.

Peaches, plums, and vegetables fresh from the orchard! Visit Dartmouth Orchard any day at 515 Old Westport Road in North Dartmouth. For more info, visit dartmouthorchards.com or call 508-992-9337.

Southcoast Health hosts farm stands at Tobey Hospital in Wareham on Thursdays 2-5, at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford on Wednesdays 2-5, and at the Southcoast Business Center in Fairhaven on Thursdays 2-5 – through October! For more info, visit southcoast.org.

Mark your calendar for the free Harvest-to-Table Fair in October at the Coggeshall Farm Museum! For dates and details, call 401-253-9062 or go to coggeshallfarm.org.

The New Bedford Outdoors Farmers Markets run through October! They’ll be at Brooklawn Park on Mondays, Custom House Square on Thursdays, and at Clasky Common Park on Saturdays.

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Head for the Middletown/Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards & Winery on Saturdays 9:00-12:30.

Cash, credit card, SNAP/EBT, WIC, and senior coupons accepted. For details, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com.

Head for the Fairhaven Farmers Market on Alden Road through October 27! For info, go to fairhaventours.com or call 508-979-4085.

Don’t miss the “Summer Tasting Series” with Two Gals Cocktails on August 15, 22, 29, and September 5, 12, and 19 at Linden Place in Bristol! Sample seasonal beverages and small bites! For tickets and more info, call 401-253-0390 or visit lindenplace.org.

Check out the Huttleston Marketplace in Fairhaven on Saturdays through September 14 on the high school lawn!

Local artisans, crafters, antique dealers, food producers – and more! For more info, go to fairhaventours.com or call 508-979-4085.

Visit the year-round farmers market at Simpson Springs in Easton! For dates and details, visit semaponline.org.

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If you’re 50 or older, check out the day trips sponsored by the New Bedford Senior Travel Program! There’s the Tour of Portland ME August 14, Indian Princess Lake Cruise August 21, George’s of Galilee and Mohegan Sun September 4, “Atlantic City Boys” at Danversport September 17, Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise September 25, Washington DC September 22-26 – and casino trips!

For info, visit coastlinenb.org/news/ seniorscope or call 508-991-6171.

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Travel to Newport and Block Island from State Pier in Fall River aboard the Block Island Ferry through September 2.

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Woooo! Go on a Haunted Boat Tour through the waterways of Providence on Wednesday evenings through October!

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Register now for the Bus Trip to the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem on September 7 with the Rotch-Jones-Duff House in New Bedford! For more info, call 508-9971401 or visit rjdmuseum.org.

Don’t miss the free River Ride on the Seekonk September 15, departing from Blackstone Field in Providence! For info, go to blackstoneparksconservancy.org.

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details, visit risdmuseum.org or call 401-454-6500.

Take the family to Frerichs Farm in Warren on weekends for the Pumpkin Palooza, September 14 to October 27!

Don’t miss the Giant Pumpkin WeighOff on October 12! For more info, call 401-245-8245 or visit frerichsfarm.com.

Take a train ride through Cran Central, Dino Land and Thomas the Tank Land at Edaville Railroad in Carver! For more info, go to edaville.com.

Let your kids explore the Whaling Museum in New Bedford – check out the Discovery Center! For info, call 508-9970046 or go to whalingmuseum.org.

E xplore the corn maze at Escobar Farm in Portsmouth! For dates and details, go to escobarfarm.com Go for a romantic Venetian gondola ride through the heart of Providence!

Celebrate a special event or get up close to WaterFire! For reservations, call 401-421-8877 or go to gondolari.com.

Or take a leisurely day or sunset cruise through the waterways of Providence! For info, visit providenceriverboat.com or call 401-580-2628.

Family-friendly fun Make a splash at Water Wizz in Wareham through September 2! For more info, call 508-295-3255 or visit waterwizz.com.

Take the kids to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol! For details, go to asri.org.

Learn how to fish for free at Onset Pier on August 27! Tackle and bait provided.

For details, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover/events.

Don’t miss Raptor Weekend September 7-8 at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol!! For details, go to asri.org.

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Get ready for the Harvest Fun Day on September 21 at the Academy Building in Fairhaven! For details, call 508-990-0592 or go to fairhaventours.com.

Show up for the free Fishing Clinic at Fort Tabor in New Bedford on September 22! For details, go to savebuzzardsbay. org/events.

Enjoy free family fun and entertainment on AHA! Nights. The September 12 theme is #CreativeCommunityNB. The October 10 theme is “Art In Tune.” For details, go to ahanewbedford.org or call 508-996-8253.

Plan ahead for the famous “Jack-OLantern Spectacular” October 3 to November 3 at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence! More than 5,000 illuminated carved pumpkins, called “extraordinary” by both CNN and USA Today! View them from 115 feet above on the Soaring Eagle Zip Line! For info and tickets, visit rwpzoo.org. Spend an afternoon in the galleries at the RISD Museum! And check out the courses, workshops and “tours for tots.” For

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Take the little ones for a ride on the century-old Carousel at Battleship Cove in Fall River! For more info, go to battleshipcove.org.

Paddle around the pond on the Swan Boats at New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park!

Then head for the zoo to see the “Science on a Sphere” and the “Rainforest, Rivers and Reefs” exhibits! For info, call 508-991-6178 or visit bpzoo.org.

Explore the Children’s Museum in Providence! Go to childrenmuseum.org or call 401-273-5437.

Find out what’s happening at the Easton Children’s Museum! For info, visit childrensmuseumineaston.org or call 508-230-3789.

Check out what’s going on at the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River.

Reduced admission on the first Friday each month. For info, go to cmgfr.org or call 508-672-0033.

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Go on the free Summer Walking Tours sponsored by the New Bedford Preservation Society! Take the “Neighborhoods of the Textile Era” walk on September 12.

For more info, call 508-997-6425 or go to destinationnewbedford.org/events.

Take a stroll through Blithewold Mansion and Gardens in Bristol! Practice Yoga in the Garden on Fridays through September 27. Plan ahead for Beginner

Botanical Drawing on Thursdays August 29 to September 26 and An Afternoon of Jazz September 8! For more info, call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold.org.

Car buffs! Mark your calendars for the Audrains Newport Concours & Motor Week October 3-6! Celebrate the history of motor racing and the Vanderbilt Cup with luxury vintage cars, wine events, John Legend concert and gala with Jay Leno and Kenny Loggins! For info and tickets, go to audrainsconcours.com.

“Lighting the Way Walking Tours: Women Changing History.” Learn about the history of New Bedford through the lives of historic women on a free walking tour September 12 or 26 leaving from the Whaling Museum. For more info, go to destinationnewbedford.org/events or call 508-997-0046.

Need a bigger boat? Head for the Newport Yachting Center on September 12-15 for the Newport International Boat Show! For info and tickets, go to newportboatshow.com.

Check out the “Summer Winds” kinetic sculptures on display at Custom House Square in New Bedford through September 30! For details, go to destinationnewbedford.org/events.

Don’t miss “Moonrise on the Seekonk” September 14, with music, picnics, and powerful binoculars, at Blackstone Field in Providence! For info, go to blackstoneparksconservancy.org.

Be amazed by WaterFire in Providence on August 17, September 14 and 28, October 5, and November 2! For the complete 2019 schedule of lightings and special events, go to waterfire.org.

Don’t miss the music, food and fun on August 24 at the 14th Annual Barn Bash at the Sylvan Nursery Barn in Dartmouth, a fund-raiser for the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust! For info and tickets, call 508-991-2289 or go to dnrt.org.

If you’re a boat lover, visit the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, home of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame! For info, call 401-253-5000 or go to herreshoff.org.

Check out the Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth! Sixty-plus vintage cars and driving simulators! For more info, visit newportcarmuseum.org or call 401-848-2277.

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Mark your calendars for the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta on August 25-26, presented by the International Yacht Restoration School, the final stage of the North American Circuit of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. For details, go to paneraiclassicyachtschallenge.com.

Register now for the Newport Marathon October 13 (newportmarathon. com) or the four-mile Pell Bridge Run/ Walk (pellbridgerun.com) on October 20!

Bike for clean water! Join in the 13th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 6, from Sakonnet Point to Woods Hole! For info and registration, call 508999-6363 x 207 or go to savebuzzardsbay. org/discover/events.

Register now for the 30th Annual CVS Downtown 5K Run in Providence on September 15! For more info, go to cvsdowntown5k.com.

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Classical acts Don’t miss the free RI Philharmonic’s Summer Pops Concert at Independence Park in Bristol on September 1 (rain date September 2)! For more info, call 401-248-7000 or visit riphil.org.

Plan ahead for the NBSO’s new season with “Mozart and Mahler” October 5 at the Zeiterion in New Bedford, then “Paris! The Show” on October 18! For info and tickets, call 508-994-2900 or go to zeiterion.org.

Don’t miss Season 14 of the Cranberry Coast Concerts at Eastern Bank in Wareham on August 16, at the Whitfield

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Enjoy the new season at Your Theatre in New Bedford! “39 Steps” will be performed September 12-15, 19-22. For more info visit yourtheatre.org.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra’s classical concert season begins with “Bronfman Plays Brahms” on September 28. “The Planets” will be performed on October 19. For more info, call 401-248-7000 or visit riphil.org.

Mark your calendar for the start of the new season at Trinity Rep in Providence! “The Prince of Providence” will be performed September 12 through October 20! For tickets and info, call 401-351-4242 or go to trinityrep.com.

Plan ahead for the Arts in the Village concerts in Rehoboth! For dates and details, go to rehobothantiquarian.org.

Don’t miss “Death By Design” at the Marion Art Center August 23 -25, August 29 to September 1. For details, call 508748-1226 or go to marionartcenter.org.

Don’t miss “An Afternoon of Chamber Music” on September 22 at the RotchJones-Duff House in New Bedford! For more info, call 508-997-1401 or visit rjdmuseum.org.

Start the new season of Concerts at the Point in Westport! Michael Bahmann and Paul Cienniwa will perform on October 6. For info, call 508-636-0698 or visit concertsatthepoint.org.

All the world’s a stage Mark your summer calendar for “Shakespeare Under the Stars: The Tempest” in Middleboro August 15-18, 22-25!

“Relatively Speaking” will be performed on October 25-27, November 1-3, 8-9 at the Alley Theatre! For tickets and more info, visit nemasketriverproductions.com.

Don’t miss “Spring Awakening” August 14-18 at The Little Theatre in Fall River!

“Shrek: The Musical” will be performed in October! For info and tickets, call 508-675-1852 or go to littletheatre.net.

Find out what’s on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center and The VETS! Don’t miss “Escape to Margaritaville” September 29-October 5! For info, call 401-2787 or go to ppacri.org.

Enjoy a dinner-theatre night out at the Newport Playhouse! “Funny Money” will be performed through August 30.

Don’t miss the Greg Abate Quartet September 5. “Bingo!” will be performed September 5 through October 6! For more information, call 401-848-7529 or go to newportplayhouse.com.

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Check out the new season of The Wilbury Group in Providence! “Waiting for Godot” will be performed SeptemberOctober. For dates and more info, visit thewilburygroup.org.

Concerts on the lawn Don’t miss the Music at Sunset Summer Concerts Series on Wednesdays through September 28 and An Afternoon of Jazz September 8 at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens in Bristol! For more info, call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold.org.

Enjoy the Wednesday evening concerts at Apponagansett Park in Dartmouth through August 28! For info, call 508-910-1812.

Bring a blanket or a chair to Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on Wednesday evenings for free concerts!

Head for the Newport Vineyards in Middletown for free live music on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays!

For details, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com.

Mark your calendar for “Return to Camelot: The Music of Lerner and Loewe,” performed by the Sea Glass Theatre, on August 22 at the RotchJones-Duff Mansion and Gardens in New Bedford! Go to destinationnewbedford. org for more information.

Don’t miss the free Summer Concert Series at Plymouth Memorial Park!

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August 21, The Adam Ezra Band August 28! For info, call 508-747-7727 or visit projectarts.com.

Groovy! Head for the free Onset Band Shell in Wareham for the 12th Annual “Summer of Love” concerts on Wednesdays through August 28! For complete details, go to onsetbay.org.

Tickets are on sale for the Summer Sunset Concert Series at the Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery through September 14! For more info, visit westportrivers.com.

Head for Running Brook Vineyards in Dartmouth for free live music every weekend year-round! For more info, go to runningbrookwine.com/entertainment or call 508-985-1998.

On the silver screen Head for Crescent Park in East Providence for free “Movies in the Park” on August 30, September 13 and October 11!

For more info, go to crescentparkcarousel. org/events.

Mark your calendars for the return of The Mayor’s Summer Movie Series at the Z in New Bedford! Forrest Gump August 14, Glory August 21, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid August 28 – general seating $3. For details, go to zeiterion.org.

Watch movies at various outdoor venues around Newport on Thursdays through August 29 with the NewportFILM Outdoor Screening Series! For dates and details, visit newportfilm.com.

Don’t miss the “End of Summer Movie Night” in Custom House Square in New Bedford on August 23! Watch Hotel Transylvania 3 at 7:30, Instant Family at 9:30! For more info, go to destinationnewbedford.org.

E xplore the outdoors!

Head for the Lloyd Center for the Environment in Dartmouth for the “Moonlight Stand-Up Paddling Tour” on August 15, the Slocum River Sunset Kayak Tour August 23, Women’s Canoe

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Explore the whaling-era mansion and gardens at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House in New Bedford! For more info, call 508-997-1401 or go to rjdmuseum.org.

Take a stroll through Blithewold Mansion and Gardens in Bristol! For info, go to blithewold.org or call 401-253-2707.

Trip August 26 and September 14, Sunset and Moon-Rise Paddle September 13! For details and pre-registration, call 508-9900505 or visit lloydcenter.org.

Explore the waterways of Providence in a single or tandem kayak! For more info, call 401-829-1769 or visit providencekayak.com.

Head for the Onset boat ramp on August 29 for the free Wheeler Kayak Exploration of the Weweantic River!

Pre-register by calling 508-999-6363 x 219 or at savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/ events.

Go on a guided hike, attend a demonstration/lecture or take a mansion tour at Borderland State Park in Easton! For more info, call 508-238-6566 or go to friendsofborderland.org. Or take a walk through the Sheep Pasture in Easton, part of the Natural Resources Trust of Easton!

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Stroll through the Victorian Rose Garden in Roger Williams Park in Providence! For more info, go to rirs.org.

Wander through the urban greenspace of the Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens in New Bedford! Learn more at thetrustees.org or call 508-636-4693.

Visit the whimsical Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth! For info, visit newportmansions.org or call 401-683-1267.

For info and programs, call 508-2386049 or go to nrtofeaston.org.

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Explore the trails and properties of the Sippican Land Trust in Marion!

Check out the schedule of lectures and activities. For more information, go to sippicanlandtrust.org.

Get in touch with nature at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown! Free guided Sunday Bird Walks!

For details, call 401-846-2577 or go to normanbirdsanctuary.org.

Get a glimpse of rare migratory birds walking through the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown!

For more info, call 401-619-2680 or go to fws.gov/sachuestpoint.

Enjoy the trails, wildlife and scenery of the Mattapoisett River Reserve – leashed dogs welcome. Hike, fish, picnic, bird-watch! For more information, go to savebuzzardsbay.org.

Explore the outdoors at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk operated by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island!

For more info, call 401-949-5454 or visit asri.org.

Get healthy and fit!

Wander through fields at Parsons Reserve or take a walk through Paskamansett Woods, nature reserves operated

Southcoast Health and the Buzzards Bay Coalition have joined together to create “Discover Buzzards Bay,” an initiative to promote active outdoor recreation.

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Continued from previous page more than 100 public places to walk, cycle, fish, paddle, and cross-country ski can be found at savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover.

Practice Yoga in the Garden at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens in Bristol on Fridays through September 27!

For more info, call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold.org.

Practice yoga outdoors this summer at the Stone Barn at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Dartmouth, Fridays through Sundays through September 15!

For details, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover/events.

Join Mass in Motion’s “Walk to Summer” on Wednesdays through November along the Quequechan River Rail Trail in Fall River! For more info, call 508-3242405 or go to creativeartsnetwork.org.

Check out what’s going on at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts in Tiverton! Heal with a monthly Gong Sound Bath, or with Yoga: Mindful Flow & Meditation on Sundays, or with music and movement on JourneyDance, or join in the Contra Dancing. Sign up for lessons in Zumba, Pilates or figure drawing. For a complete schedule and more info, go to sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.

Get healthy! On Sunday mornings, head for The Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Bedford for free yoga, cardio exercise, meditation, massage, qi gong, and nutrition education! Every three weeks there’s smoking-cessation hypnosis, and every month a visit from the South Coast Wellness van! On Saturdays, you can “Walk With a Doc” at Buttonwood Park, all part of the New Bedford Wellness Initiative! For info, visit nbewell.com.

Get in shape for free “Fitness in Cushman Park” in Fairhaven returns with “Yoga in Cushman Park” Tuesdays through August 22, and “Summer Boot Camp” on Thursdays through August 24. On rainy days, head for the Carousel Family Fun Center. For more info, call 508-287-2482 or visit facebook.com/ fitnessincushmanpark.

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Practice yoga for free at the urban greenspace of the Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens in New Bedford on Wednesday evenings through August 28! Learn more at thetrustees.org or call 508-636-4693, or at nbewell.com.

Explore New Bedford’s waterfront on a Zagster cruiser-style one-speed bicycle!

This new bike-share pilot program provides very inexpensive bike rentals ($1 for 30 minutes or $25 annual pass) that are GPS-equipped and remote locked, with docking stations at Fort Taber and State Pier. The program is co-sponsored by the City and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. For details, download the Zagster smartphone app at the App Store or Google Play, or go to zagster.com/ newbedford.

Get healthy at the free “Be Well Wareham” event at the Gleason YMCA on August 24! Yoga and meditation, a walk, and nutrition classes! For more info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/ events.

Jog along the Harbor Walk, a pedestrian/bike path atop the hurricane dike in New Bedford’s South End. Then, explore the Acushnet Sawmills public park and herring weir in the north end! Canoe/ kayak launch, fishing, trails. For more info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org.

Stay fit with Yoga with Laura at Shell Point Beach in Wareham! For a schedule and more info, call 508-295-7072 or go to onsetbay.org.

South Coast sounds Head for the free, family-friendly “Reggae at West Beach” in New Bedford on August 25! For details, call 508-2076726 or go to destinationnewbedford.org.

The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River has a fabulous line-up this summer – don’t miss Walter Trout August 16, John Mayall August 17, Blue Oyster Cult August 22, The Who’s “Tommy” August 23, The Zombies August 27, Birds of Chicago September 5, Peter Wolf September 7, Reckless Kelly September 13, Ana Popovic September 14, The

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Fabulous Thunderbirds September 19, Los Lonely Boys September 28, Darrell Scott October 3, The Weight Band October 5, Justin Hayward October 9, Cowboy Junkies October 10, Jesse Cook October 15 – and more! For a complete schedule, visit narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.

Don’t miss the 25th Annual Westport Rock, Rhythm & Blues Festival September 6-8 at the Holy Ghost Grounds in Westport! For more info, call 401-781-9199 or go to awish.org.

Find out who’s on stage the District Center for the Arts in Taunton! Don’t miss the Brothers All Band September 6, An Audience with Medium Roland Comtois September 8, No Quarter September 13, Beatles For Sale September 14, Cheryl Wheeler September 21, The Edwards Twins September 22, Steve Daggett September 27, John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band September 28, Sacred Fire October 5, Moondance October 12 – and more! For info and tickets, call 508-3869413 or visit thedistrictcenterforarts.com.

Check out what’s going on at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts in Tiverton! Don’t miss the Jerry Garcia Birthday Party August 30, Ben Rosenblum with Astrid Kuljanic September 28 or The Flying Laureanno Brothers October 5! For a complete schedule and more info, go to sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.

Find out what’s on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center and The VETS! Don’t miss The Piano Guys September 11, Ray Lamontagne October 11! For info, call 401-2787 or go to ppacri.org.

Head for Pilgrim Memorial Hall in Plymouth for great entertainment! Don’t miss Imagination Movers September 14, the Plymouth Philharmonic’s Opening Night: A Symphonic Spectacular September 28, Foreigners Journey October 5! For tickets and info, call 800-514-3849 or go to memorialhall.com.

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Jeremy Piven August 23, Tash Sultana September 3, Marianas Trench September 14 – and more! For more info, call 401-331-5876 or go to thestrandri.com.

Don’t miss Danielle M & the Glory Junkies August 18, the Giocosa Quartet September 29 or the 440 Gypsy Jazz October 20! For tickets and info, visit sixstringmusiccompany.com or call 508-353-2150.

Tribute October 5, Zoso October 6, The Great Escape October 11 – and more! For more info, call 774-425-4600 or go to greasyluckbrewpub.com or vaultnb.com.

Find out who’s on stage at the Spire Center for the Performing Arts of Greater Plymouth! Don’t miss Grace Kelly August 17, Jon Butcher Axis August 24, Spire Irish Festival August 31, Forever Young September 7, Delta Generators September 14, Steve Forbert September 20, Ronnie Earl September 21, Parsonsfield September 27, Moondance October 4, Peter Wolf October 5, Gibson Brothers October 11 – and more! For tickets and info, call 508-746-4488 or visit spirecenter.org.

Listen to monthly concerts at the Marion Music Hall through November!

Head for the Zeiterion in New Bedford to hear Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx on August 16, Daughtry October 17!

For info and tickets, call 508-994-2900 or go to zeiterion.org.

Find out what’s on tap and on the menu – and who’s playing on stage – at the Greasy Luck Brew Pub in downtown New Bedford! Don’t miss Liliac August 23, Eddie Trunk September 6, East Coast Alice September 13, Immolation September 21, Jinjer October 4, ONE: Metallica

Check out the musical performances at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center! Save the date to hear Scotland’s “North Sea Gas” on September 5! For more info, call 508-993-8894 or visit fishingheritagecenter.org.

Plan ahead to hear Pete’s Posse in concert at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford on September 13! Laura Love will perform on October 4. For details, go to destinationnewbedford.org.

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PRIME SEASON

Feeling rusty Famously, there are four stages of mankind as postulated by Ovid in his first book of Metamorphoses, which makes me feel wicked smart saying though I haven’t the Paul K andarian foggiest notion of what any of it means. But the ages are: Golden age, where people lived in peace and harmony with nature, unlike now when it’s politically mandated to disembowel the EPA and any measure of environmentalism.

Silver age, which was when Zeus broke the Eternal Spring into spring, summer and winter and paradise was broken, and at the same time, Boston residents began marking their parking spots in the dead of winter with broken toilets, highway cones, and threats of violent death to anyone stealing them.

Bronze age, where people became warlike and inclined to arms and led to things like the Second Amendment, which gun lovers cling to despite the realization that the logic that applied 230 years ago doesn’t apply now but why quibble when we are the nation leading the world in gun murders!

Iron age, where, according to this Ovid guy, all things went wrong and I swear I’m not making this up and saying it’s the current administration’s manifesto (though hell, it should be), but it’s there age where “malignant great evil prevailed, where people became corrupt and selfish.

Modesty, truth, and faith are gone, replaced by deceits, frauds, violence, and lust for personal gain.”

I turned 65 last year and am adding another official Age of Man: The Age of Decay.

I know I’ve blathered on about this before, the various signs of aging, but I’m doing it again because of another sign: forgetful-

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ness. I may have blathered, maybe not, but I’m playing the senior citizen “I forgot” card and am blathering again.

Now, what was I blathering about? Oh, right, blathering.

Anyway, the Age of Decay hit me like a ton of bricks, despite a lifetime of physical fitness that when boiled down to its essence is probably more like a collective 24 hours, but still. I’ve always stayed reasonably fit, just doing it the hard way, mostly by playing hockey and getting a puck shot at my head at many miles per hour. I sweat a lot trying to get out of the way.

The aging process sucks but can be alleviated somewhat by not being a slave to expensive drugs that essentially make the rich richer and leave the sick sicklier So after I hit 65 it hit back, pissed. I found solace in the Eastern ways of medicine, which are far different than the Western ways of medicine which simply put is to throw a lot of prescription drugs at you that cost way too much and do little good and are a major reason the healthcare system in this country is the most expensive on Earth, but hey, we do lead the world in that, gun deaths, and obesity! Look at us, a triple threat!

I digress. Senior citizenry allows for mind wandering as part of our elderly charm.

So I started taking alternative stuff,

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namely turmeric, an herb that means “You will mispronounce me” and is a pretty bright orange and is good for inflammation, which is bad for you. I also loaded up on hemp oil and CBD oil, two organic oils derived from the marijuana plant or hemp plant or Jack’s beanstalk, I don’t know – all I know is it works, ingesting it and/or rubbing the oils on whatever hurts, which pretty much means I could fill a bodystocking with the stuff and just live in it.

Thing is, the aging process sucks but can be alleviated somewhat by doing these things, not being a slave to expensive drugs that essentially make the rich richer and leave the sick sicklier.

Another thing we old farts can do is stretch – stretch constantly, stretch the arms, legs, back, groin, neck, shoulders, and, above all, the mind. Stretching helps me immeasurably, even my left shoulder that is now completely devoid of cartilage.

I know this because I went to New England Baptist Hospital, the absolute best on the planet for orthopedic care. I got an x-ray and waited and in walked a very nice doctor who looked at my x-ray and went, “Ohhhhh,” holding her hand to her mouth, prompting me to go “No, don’t do ‘Ohhhhh’ like that, that’s not a good way to break bad news is it?’”

But I continue to do what pleases me physically, just slower, and recognize that although I am firmly in the Age of Decay, I will persist, stay active, and thrive, even though things are breaking down lately at the speed of “Ouch.”

As a friend of similar age and injury likes to say, “If we were horses, they’d shoot us.”

But I intend to keep moving as quickly as I can – it’s harder to hit a moving target. .

Paul K andarian is a lifelong area resident and, since 1982, has been a profession writer, columnist, and contributor in national magazines, websites, and other publications.

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