CASTA CONNECTIONS Cont’d

Small Talk Jingles from the Past

A freelance writer’s humorous spin on the ups and downs of life

Dorothy Frances

Remember those catchy 50s and 60s product jingles? Following are a few that might jog your memory.

Colgate: This is when toothpaste was called dental cream.

“Brush your teeth with Colgate, Colgate dental cream, it cleans your breath . . . what a toothpaste. . . while it cleans your teeth.”

Nestles Quick: Remember that yummy chocolate powder that we added to our milk? The Nestles Quick Bunny graced the front of the can.

“N-E-S-T-L-E-S Nestles makes the very best…choooocolate.”

Brylcreem: This one made big promises to men about attracting women.

“Brylcreem, a little dab will do ‘ya. Brylcreem, you’ll look so debonair. Brylcreem, the gals will all pursue

‘ya. They’ll love to get their fingers in your hair.”

Winston Cigarettes: The first lines of this jingle included hand claps.

“Winston tastes good like a cigarette should. Winston tastes good like a (clap clap) cigarette should.”

Alka-Seltzer: Remember the cute “Plop plop, fizz fizz, oh what a relief it is.”

Chevrolet: Who could forget Dinah Shore singing this jingle? There’s much more to it, but this first part is best remembered . . . and, of course, Dinah throwing America a big kiss!

“See the USA in your Chevrolet, America is asking you to call. Drive through the USA in your Chevrolet, America’s the greatest land of all.”

This stroll down memory lane was fun, but it begs the following question: Why do I remember those old jingles but can’t remember what I ate for dinner last night?

Reflections of a Casta Newbie

A new resident explores the adventures of Casta

Nevin Valentine

Throughout our lifetimes, we repeatedly go through cycles of development. A new job, beginning or ending a relationship, or moving to a new home can trigger one. I am in the completion of a cycle of development in my life that started when I moved to Casta del Sol.

The cycle begins with a smooth, functioning order. Darrell and I were quite happy in our previous home until construction began across the street that was estimated to last at least three years. When we started looking at new neighborhoods, we entered the stage of transition. Transition is a time for letting go of the old and moving toward the new, but not being there yet.

When we found our lovely home in Casta, we entered the next stage, information gathering. This is the question/answer time as we learned all about our new community. I

What’s Cooking at Casta

Want help in the kitchen? Linda shares her favorite recipes.

Linda Brockmiller

Cream butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add sour cream and mix well. Add dry ingredients mixing well.

Bake in loaf pan at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees for an additional 10 minutes.

studied each issue of the Courier as if studying for a graduate exam. We asked our neighbors and new friends and Casta staff about the ins and outs of Casta del Sol.

The next stage of the cycle is called “inwardizing”. This can be a time of anxiety, indecision, powerlessness, and lack of confidence. We might question our decision and want to go back to what was familiar.

Committing to what is new leads to the joyful step of expansion. Here growth and development occur, and we feel powerful, competent, and confident. At this stage, Darrell and I started attending parties and club meetings. We were invited to social events and to serve on committees.

The final stage is sorting out, where we make sense of all that has gone on before. What do we like or not like about our daily life in this new community? It is a time to integrate and, with this task completed, we are back at the top of the cycle and the smooth, functioning order.

Where are you in the many cycles of development? I hope you find understanding the predictable stages of our cycles to be empowering and comforting.

Ingredients

1 cup butter

4 eggs room temperature

1 cup sugar

1 lemon, zested juice from 1/2 lemon

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking powder

Topping:

3 Tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 cup sugar zest from 1/2 lemon

Remove from oven and poke with a chopstick all over the top. Pour topping, allowing it to penetrate the holes. I like to use smaller loaf pans and freeze some. It should make about 3 smaller pans baking about 30 minutes.

New iGate Software

Casta del Sol will be switching from dwellingLive to iGate software on August 16. All homeowners will be mailed information ahead of that date about setting up an account to register guests for gate access.