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Hometown Heroes: Our Essential Workers By Tammy Thornton

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hore Local would like to honor our Hometown Hero, the Essential Worker. While many of us have been staying safe by working from home, nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, other clinical and non-clinical staff, first responders, and all those providing essential services willingly put themselves in harm’s way. Even so, they know their call to duty not only puts their own health at risk, but could also expose the virus to their family members. Healthcare workers are planning for the worst, while hopeful that the potential numbers will be minimized as the community follows stay-at-home orders and practices social distancing guidelines when they absolutely must be in public. According to Jennifer Tornetta, Director of Media Relations and Public Affairs at AtlantiCare, “The best way to support healthcare workers and all those providing essential services is to stay home unless for essential travel or to get healthcare services. It is critically important that people follow all CDC guidelines – including calling their care providers before seeking care in any healthcare setting and using a face covering when they absolutely have to be in public.” Dr. Alexander Onopchenko, MD, FACS Bariatric and General Surgeon for AtlanticCare, has witnessed a

dramatic change in the life of a surgeon during this epidemic. While elective surgery has been suspended, doctors focus on acute care surgical procedures. But physicians and surgeons must be conserved as the surge of the virus reaches South Jersey. Dr. Onopchenko views the fight against COVID-19 as a war and he believes it must be attacked with that mindset. This includes “conserving the fighting strength”. While fighting on the front lines, nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians, anesthesiologists, and environmental and dietary personnel are more important than ever. They must be protected and conserved. While physicians and surgeons are following every precaution and protocol, changes are happening not just daily, but hourly. Dr. Onopchenko also believes keys to the fight are proper “troop” movement, communication that is accurate and timely, and supply chain management to ensure that healthcare workers will have essential personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and a place to treat the sick. Dr. Onopchenko, who is also the Assistant Regional Dean for Gesinger Commonwealth School of Medicine at AtlantiCare, sees this as a time of “exponential learning” and tells his medical students to “take notes” because, “some of the greatest advances in medicine and surgery have come from times of war.” People are sharing what they are learning in real time from hot spots such as New York, and telling what works and what doesn’t. “The students were sent home early last month and are now finishing their

third year virtually in a curriculum that was quickly and ingeniously set up for them,” said Dr. Onopchenko. Telemedicine has also transformed healthcare as video calls can allow critical visits between patients and doctors without fear of exposure. Through AtlantiCare Telehealth, patients talk with their AtlantiCare provider in real time, from the comfort of home on a phone, computer, or tablet. Patients can schedule a virtual appointment by calling the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000. Learn more about how the AtlantiCare telehealth program works by visiting: www.atlanticare.org/telehealth. AtlantiCare also offers a 24/7 COVID-19 hotline for those who have questions about coronavirus. The number is 1-888-ATLANTICARE (1888-285-2684).

As times have changed, we have also recognized the critical work of those in the food supply industry. Complicated by certain customers hoarding, the constant demand to replenish shelves while keeping a safe environment has placed an extra strain on grocery stores and markets. Bob Reynolds, a part-time employee at ACME Markets in Somers Point, works the night shift. In the last fews weeks, he has seen precautions taken such as gloves and masks for employees, one-way shopping cart traffic routes, special hours for senior citizens, and pre-marked spacing, among other measures to protect customers and employees. In times like these, we see how essential workers have always been there, but are often overlooked. We think of truckers, mail carriers, custodians, and trash collectors to name a few. Shore Local News thanks all of our Hometown Heroes, Essential Workers. Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach.

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Fly High Jamie!

In remembrance of our beloved son, James Robert Fertsch From the Editor and Publisher

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his issue of Shore Local Newsmagazine is dedicated to our son, James Robert Fertsch, ("Jamie") who passed suddenly on March 19th, 2020. Jamie was 25 years old and had significant challenges. Jamie was our heart, our joy and always the wind beneath our sails. He was our "why" and gave purpose to our days. Although he was not a very good student, Jamie was a master teacher who taught us more about life than anyone or anything ever could. We would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers during this very difficult time. We look forward to a larger church service and celebration of Jamie's life with all those he knew & loved in the community. Below is a tribute I wrote in the form of a letter to our son. Dear Jamie...you were my everything. The reason I woke, the direction of my day... my heart, my joy and my purpose. People often said you were lucky...that you had such

dedicated parents, but the truth is, WE were the lucky ones. We were blessed by you and you made us better in ALL ways. From the very beginning you shed away our complacency and taught us about the fragility of life. You pushed us everyday and in a million ways... to think differently, be more compassionate, patient, flexible, creative and most of all, to persevere through situations we thought unimaginable. Your life on this earth was hard in

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many ways. But still, you found joy in the littlest things and your smile gave us so much joy. You taught us what was important and what wasn't. You were on the front edge of the tidal wave of autism. You had to teach us and teach others and that was too much of a burden for a child to bear. In your teen years, it got hard and your emotions were more than you could handle. There were meltdowns and behaviors. Still, you were teaching us...to listen beyond words, focus on the positive and move on. You taught us the true meaning of unconditional love. You brought out the best in everyone, Jamie. People always remembered you and so often their kindness to you and acceptance of your differences was a ray of light in an otherwise dark world. This life wasn't fair to you from the beginning, Jamie. You struggled to communicate, to feel comfortable in your own skin and to connect with others and be understood. You faced an array of health problems that

caused you pain and discomfort. Your family was your everything. You hated to part, even for school or work. As you got older the world got scarier for you. You clung to your family, dogs, routine and simple pleasures like your soda at Dunkin Donuts. Your passing was sudden and shocking. It has left a hole in me that will never heal. I pray you know how very much i loved you. I pray that God holds you close and you are safe and free, sweet baby. Free to speak, to make a friend, to love and to fly. We will hold you in our hearts forever...until we meet again.

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The Importance of Grocery Flexibility

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’ve heard endless complaints from people about the current grocery situation. They can’t get what they want when they want it. Okay, I get it. We are accustomed to making a list, going to the supermarket and when the cashier asks if we found everything okay, responding YES! Hopefully those days will be here again soon. In the meantime, we need to be flexible. Here are some suggestions for how to make that happen. I am normally a three times a week ShopRite shopper. The last time I stepped foot in ShopRite was on March 15th. So what have I found that works? While I am devoted to ShopRite, getting a time slot for pickup or delivery is like winning the lottery. I’ve heard of people waking up in the middle of the night to refresh their browser when new

time slots are opened, much like booking Disney dining reservations. I placed an order for Acme delivery two weeks ago and had an excellent experience. Delivery is done through Instacart. The person who shopped for me made great substitutions for what they didn’t have in stock and I ended up getting almost everything on my list. Instacart also services Aldi, BJ’s, CVS, Sam’s Club and Petco. For more information visit www. instacart.com. I’ve been a Misfits Market subscriber for almost two years and cannot recommend it enough. I get a weekly delivery of imperfect produce which is mostly organic for around $25. Now more than ever, I’m grateful for this service. I can get by for weeks with what I have in my pantry but a weekly refresh on greens, vegetables and fruits is just what I need right now. To find out more about how it works, visit www.misfitsmarket.com.

Last week I found myself running very low on eggs and milk (so much baking happening in this house!). Since I was not in need of placing a big food order, I called B.F. Mazzeo and asked if I could just order a few items, pay over the phone and have them brought to

my car. They couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. I’ve seen people posting pictures of boxes of produce they’ve been getting from B.F. Mazzeo as well. How ever you are getting food during this time, you should try to avoid going to the supermarket. It’s very important to be flexible right now. If you place an order and don’t get all of your preferred brands, try to be understanding of these strange times and make the best of what you get. And when possible, plan ahead to stock up on things you know you can make meals out of. I’ve been making a lot of pizza so I’m stocked up on pizza sauce, cheese and flour. There are so many lessons being learned during this strange time. One thing is for sure, I have learned that I don’t need to go to the supermarket more than once a week! Stay safe and well nourished. We will get through this, one day at a time.

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Finding Hope Amid a Pandemic Going Places with Dina Guzzardo

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ver the last month, COVID-19 has been the sole focus of our country, and rightly so. It has put a halt on nearly every aspect of our daily routine and almost every event in our area has been cancelled. Events that have taken up to a year of of planning and months of anticipation by attendees are being put on hold or even cancelled. The entire world has come to standstill and people are living in fear over the uncertainty of the future. With so much uncertainty in the world, now is the time to come together and shift the focus and discussion to more positive things. We have all read enough doom and gloom about the current state of the world even though our future is not bleak at all. As a matter of fact, it is quite the contrary. Let’s focus on what makes us one of the greatest nations in the world. Our resilience to adverse situations where we always come out better and stronger than before, and trust me, this time will be

no different. It is times like these that we must celebrate the things we have to be thankful for and appreciate the ones we love. No matter your background; your race, religion, political viewpoint or any other difference you may have with someone, everyone in the country, and even in the world, has the same common goal. We must, and we will, get through to the other side. What is the best way for us to do that (other than social distancing)? Have something to look forward to in the future. Imagine the next time you can go around your family and friends’ house to catch up over a cup of coffee. Imagine the next time you can call up your pals and say "hey, meet me for lunch." For me, I cannot wait until I can go shopping again or meet my friends for a happy hour! Of course, something our community can all look forward to is the incredible events coming to the shore. As a promoter myself, I know first-hand the effort and passion that goes into these events. More importantly, I know that promoters are working extra hard now to make sure everyone has something to look forward to when this is all over. The events that

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businesses are going to need our support to get back on track so let's continue to spread the love once this thing is over and enjoy all the wonderful, independent businesses we are so fortunate to have in our area. This also provides us with the perfect opportunity to reach out to that person you ‘haven’t had time for.’ Set up a virtual coffee date and reconnect with people. The most important thing to know from all of this is that although this

will be. Let's focus on everything that we have to be grateful for. I, for one, am incredibly excited for what is to come. I cannot wait to be surrounded with my friends and family enjoying laughs and good times and creating incredible memories. However, for now, please stay home, stay safe and let’s get through this, united as one nation. their balconies at different locations around the world. Families are bonding now more than ever, and for the first time the world has seen that healthcare workers, truck drivers, and grocery store employees are more significant than NBA players, actors, and famous people. People are recognizing the importance of supporting local businesses. Although many have now temporarily shut, these local

outbreak has caused heartbreak for many, and there is much uncertainty as to what the future holds, we know it will get better. That is what we need to hold onto – the prospect of things getting better than they are now, and even better than they were before. We will bounce back from this and we will be stronger than before. Now, instead of focusing on what has happened, let's focus on what

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hile we are spending more time at home, many of us find ourselves experimenting in the kitchen. My kids have been entertaining themselves by making cookies and other goodies. They recently baked homemade sticky buns. (I made it a point not to check the calorie count on those.) Others have been enjoying the warmer days of spring and the extra time at home by learning the joy of digging in the dirt. Both of these activities can provide a welcome diversion from what’s going on around us. Fortunately, you can combine the two hobbies by starting a kitchen garden. Nothing enhances a dish like fresh herbs and produce straight from the garden. Plant fast growers like radishes or basil from seed directly in the garden, or for instant results, purchase seedlings that have been started for you. Grocery stores often sell vegetable seedlings this time of year and many of our local garden nurseries now offer delivery service. Filled with herbs, vegetables, and fruit, kitchen gardens (or, from the French, potagers) are planted with function in mind and are normally separate from the main ornamental garden. But that doesn’t mean they can’t include flowers or be attractive. Many flowers can serve double duty, not only will they add beauty to the kitchen garden, but

also have practical uses, such as attracting pollinators. Nasturtiums will make a pretty border around vegetables. But they are also edible, and the flowers and leaves make a pretty and peppery addition to salads. Marigolds will also add color to your garden, and a border of those will help repel rabbits. Chives deter a number of garden pests including moles and aphids. As chives mature, you will see their small and pretty edible globe flowers. In addition to planting flowers, you can make your culinary garden attractive by paying attention to color and texture. Plant interesting lines of green leaf lettuces, among purple cabbages, interspersed with lavender and orange and red marigolds. This is a great time to use your creativity to form shapes and patterns from the plants. Plant your kitchen garden in an area that is easily accessible, preferably by a back or front door. You’ll be more likely to add herbs like thyme or rosemary to your meal if you can quickly snip a few sprigs while you're cooking. Don’t have much space? A small raised bed will give you plenty of room, especially if you plant in succession. Sow peas in early spring and use the same bed to plant tomatoes when the weather warms. Even a few

pots of herbs will provide you with enough seasonings to elevate your culinary creations. Shore Local News would love to see pictures of your kitchen gardens. More than ever, we need to stay connected. Please send your gardening questions, comments, or photos to: shorelocalgardener@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Happy Gardening! Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach.

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he last several months certainly have “shaken” our priorities and changed our lives. COVID -19 pandemic showed us that we are not in control of what is happening in our lives. On March 8, 2020 we went to bed as usual, yet we woke up to the BIG AWAKENING, with a UNCERTAINTY of how we are going to live and function under the NEW RULES of social/physical distances, home schooling, cancelled vacations, cancelled college courses, lost jobs, fighting for toilet paper in the groceries store, etc. We witnessed the “lowest” part of human nature under the sudden changes in our lives. In my many years of practice as OB/GYN physician I witnessed numerous newly pregnant “couples” being very excited about having a

baby, planning for “gender reveal” party, birth plan because pregnancy test was positive. Yet later on they are to find out that pregnancy is not viable. Since they were already attached to the “expected outcome” and how it was “supposed to be” in their minds, the news of unfortunate pregnancy loss is absolutely devastating to them. They can cry, scream, being angry, yet nothing is going to change the outcome. Once again, the Universe shows us that we are living our lives as we want or plan, yet the outcome can be different. And we need to learn how to be flexible and accept changes in our lives as they come with deeper understanding of it’s meaning. There are no guarantees in our lives. We do not have control over the future! I hope that this historic pandemic will awake more people to the true realization that we do not control what happens in our lives. The only thing we can control is our ability to handle OUR ATTITUDE and our REACTION toward whatever happens in our lives. Let’s appreciate every moment of our lives. Be nice to each other, help each other, and count your blessings every day!

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n light of the ongoing global health concerns, wellness is top priority for people around the world. While one should never disregard their health, it is now more critical than ever to ensure we take care of ourselves and our loved ones. Our bodies are naturally equipped to fight off disease, and while no one is invincible, we can significantly lower our risk of infection by strengthening our immune system. At times like these - when our travel is impacted, major events are canceled, and the news fails to offer any glimmer of hope, it can seem like we don’t have any control. But we do. We can choose what goes into our bodies, and we have the power to protect ourselves in this way. Keep reading to learn how you can take control, strengthen your immune system, and remain strong and healthy through these uncertain times. Humans are not defenseless. Our bodies are naturally equipped with a complex and powerful immune system to fend off disease. Both to its credit and detriment, our immune system can be compromised depending on one’s lifestyle. Treat your body right, and you can give your

cells a fighting chance of fending off infections. Here are five basic steps to strengthen your system: ●● Eat a varied, plant-based, and dairy-free diet ●● Don’t smoke ●● Exercise regularly ●● Practice stress management ●● Get enough sleep ●● Stay clear of high fat foods We get it - all of these are common sense practices that should be incorporated into any healthy lifestyle, but that’s the key: a healthy lifestyle. The immune system is based on the constant creation and death of cells. When we keep these cells in a steady state of health, we can take charge and defend our bodies to the best of our ability. People that are malnourished even micronutrient malnourished - tend to be more prone to disease. Those in developing countries and the elderly tend to be most at risk, as these two populations either don’t get enough food or decrease the variety in their diets, but young, affluent, and seemingly healthy people can also experience micronutrient malnourishment. To function at full capacity, cells need the essential nutrients - not just carbs, proteins, and fats, but vitamins A-K, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, boron, and more. The Standard American Diet along with popular “DIET” trends such as Keto and Paleo - relies on foods such as meat and dairy that are severely lacking in these micronutrients. Plant-based foods, on the

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other hand, tend to be extremely high in these essential nutrients that support healthy cell function. Think of it this way: when one consumes a dairy product, such as cows’ milk, they are likely opting out of a more nutrient-dense option, such as pea milk. While it’s true dairy does contain some nutrients - mainly calcium, protein, potassium, and fortified vitamin D - It also contains harmful trans and saturated fats, artery-constricting cholesterol, natural bovine hormones that may stimulate unregulated cell growth (increasing the risk for hormone-dependent cancers), and inflammatory properties. When there are ample amounts of foods that offer the same nutrients without the harmful side effects, there is no reason to consume dairy for the sake of meeting nutrition needs. In addition to micronutrients, antioxidants, These compounds are mostly found in plant foods and help fight inflammation—the nexus for disease. In fact, a whole foods, plant-based diet contains 64-times the amount of immunity-boosting antioxidants compared to a diet that includes meat and dairy. Cut out the antioxidant-depleted animal foods and incorporate these nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich plant foods into your diet. ●● Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc) ●● Beets ●● Cherries ●● Raw cacao (in powdered form,

mixed into oatmeal or smoothies Leafy greens (kale, collard greens, bok choy, chard, etc) I always say , “Inflammation is part of our immune system’s toolkit." When we scrape a knee, break down our muscles via exercise, or become infected with a pathogen, the immune system triggers an inflammatory response to help the body heal. Cells rush to the injury or infection site and work to destroy the pathogen or heal the wound. Temporary, or acute inflammation, is perfectly natural. You might experience some site-specific swelling, soreness, or redness, but it will go away within a few days. Long-term, or chronic inflammation, however, can compromise your immune system. Essentially, the immune system goes into overdrive, and over time it simply cannot keep up. Because chronic inflammation overtaxes the immune system, it’s been stated that chronic inflammation is malignant and sets the stage for disease. Certain foods are known to cause inflammation, and when one consumes these foods regularly, they can lead to chronic inflamma-

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Tips to Staying Fit at Home Shore Fit By Bonnie Miller

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arch 16,2020 marked the day that most businesses and schools were forced to close their doors as a result of COVID-19, the CoronaVirus. One of the first to shut their doors were gyms and fitness centers because of social distancing. Thus leaving most of us fitness enthusiasts at a serious loss! We are currently on week four of quarantine and social distancing which has forced most of us to become quite creative with our workouts. Chances are your usual routine, in general, has been seriously shaken up. You may have already preferred to exercise at home and this pandemic doesn’t change this aspect of your life. Maybe you rely on exercise videos that you faithfully complete every morning at 6:00 AM, regardless of the situation. Well, don’t worry if you’re not and have experienced a real disruption in this department. There are plenty of options out there

that will most likely suit your individual needs. At first, I delved into running the boardwalk in Ocean City to prepare myself for an upcoming half marathon that I’m registered for on May,16th. Not only did the boardwalk and bridge serve the runners, bikers, and walkers, but it was also a way to get out of our homes, feeling like an escape. What a relief that was for those

who needed it, mentally and physically. It was a two-fold solution! All that changed quickly as we clamped down

on social distancing keeping people from gathering on the boards, beaches and bridges. It has forced us to keep our distance from one another by closing them. It’s particularly sad in this situation, for the boardwalk, beaches and bridge serve so many modalities. It’s physically, auditorily, and visually satisfying. While we run, walk, or bike, the sound and sight of the ocean is such a mood booster and good for the soul. Of course, I can only speak for myself, but I was so disappointed to see it close.

What can we do, other than move forward? We have to keep moving forward and figure it out as we go! This is such a huge learning process for all of us. We can boost our bodies immune system as long as we eat healthy, exercise and get the proper rest. For those who absolutely love and are committed to their group fitness classes have been thrown for a loop. Not only, do they enjoy group exercise but the setting is also very important because it meets that social need as well. Many bonds and friendships are formed there because people with similar goals and interests usually enjoy each other’s company. The bottom line is, we miss

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our people! Personally speaking, this has been the toughest part for me. I still get my workouts in, but I miss my people that I see three times per week. Social media has helped some with this via Facebook or other platforms where individuals can get a live workout with their regular instructors from their gyms. Other fitness centers are putting workouts and exercise ideas on their websites. This has also helped me as well through FaceTime or an application called, ”Zoom.” I am able to create live videos with my friends and family which has helped keep us on a regular routine or schedule. We schedule a workout and whoever can hop on, does! It works out great and we also get to see each other on our screens. It’s great to see everyone and catch up for a few seconds either before or after our workout. It brings us some sense of normalcy during this difficult time. It’s a definite mood booster because we have such a camaraderie between us. As the weather warms up, getting outside is a big plus. A great workout idea to get that workout in at home is

setting up stations or a circuit in your own backyard! If you’re limited with equipment or space, body weight exercises are a great way to achieve this. An example of a quick workout may be six stations of squats, pushups, high knees, lunges, sit-ups and burpees. One minute intervals of each exercise with a fifteen second break in between. Complete five rounds of this and there you go, a quick workout. Change it up, weekly with six new exercises and get creative with it. If you don’t have any equipment readily available, you can always use canned goods or water bottles as weights or even a bag of rice or sack of potatoes. Use your imagination and if you want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to make it happen. Let the creative juices flow! We are so fortunate to be able to utilize the internet for ideas. If creativity isn’t your strong suit, just do a search for the type of exercise that interests you and I guarantee you’ll find what you’re looking for. You may even discover something new that you’ve never tried. If you’ve never tried yoga and think it’s something that you may like, it requires virtually

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A Salute to Shore’s Healthcare Heroes

By Brian Cahill

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bout a year ago, I started this column with the intention of connecting you to many people who are making a difference in Atlantic County. There aren’t any people in our community making more of a difference right now than the hospital workers who are courageously caring for patients or supporting healthcare providers during the COVID-19 crisis. Over the past month, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with the leadership team at Shore Medical Center to help facilitate communication to the staff and the community. One of the members of the Senior Leadership team is Shore’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jeanne Rowe. Now, I’m not personally smart enough to understand her clinical brilliance, but what I, and anyone who knows her can tell you, is that she deeply cares about and respects the work of the staff, at all levels, no matter what their responsibility is. This is evident especially now, and her admiration for what the team at Shore is doing comes through in everything she does. Dr. Rowe has a message to staff on the front lines of this pandemic, and

it’s really powerful. I asked her if she would let me share this with you, too. Maybe one of your family members or friends is working at the hospital now. Or maybe it’s one of your neighbors. Or maybe you are even one of the brave souls on the front line. I know either way, you’ll find Dr. Rowe’s words inspirational: "Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach." Clarissa Pinkola Estes Grateful. Yes, I am grateful for every single one of you. I am confident and proud that every person is driven by compassion to care and work with others using their talents with healing intentions. I am blessed in knowing that despite social distancing, the masks and the shields, I can see eyes that care so much and hear voices that offer words of knowledge, advice and offers of "I will help. What can I do?"

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Facing the New Normal, a Zoom Wedding By Erica Hoffman

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hile we sit in front of our screens watching the world cope with the lightning spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, a Chicago couple refused to allow the global pandemic and various shelter-in-place efforts stop them from exchanging wedding vows. “I was on a mission to make this work,” Doug Winkelstein, a native of southern New Jersey, said during a recent chat with him and his new husband, Michael Oxman, via Zoom, the media platform that helped the couple make their nuptials viewable to family and friends who couldn’t attend because of the coronavirus crisis. In one week, Winkelstein, 37, and Oxman, 35, scrapped their original year-in-the-making plans and reinvented their ceremony. With only two or three mental breakdowns a day, things were back on schedule. Relocating the ceremony was do-able. But compromise wasn’t an option when it came to the date of the wedding, which had been picked out long ago for its descending signif-

icance – March 21, which numerically is 3-2-1. Suddenly, the once-spectacular event planned for hundreds of people in America’s first planetarium was whittled down dramatically. Their new plan was to host a party of 20 in a hotel, with their rabbi officiating via Zoom, a website better known for its remote meetings and conferences than it is for weddings. Then, when the hotel was no longer an option and even 20 people was too large a crowd under COVID-19 social-distancing restrictions, the final guest list was down to just five people and the couple’s dog, Herman Pickles Oxstein who looked stunning in a coordinated blue bowtie. The ceremony was moved to one of the few places that hadn’t been shut down: their living room. With space, money and time restrictions out of the way, the couple decided to open up the virtual invite

list and share something good in everyone’s scrolling feed of dismay. “It was a chance for people to feel good for the first time in a long time,” Oxman said. “We’re not the only ones going through something like this. A lot of couples will probably have to start doing it. Everyone has to emotionally accept that this thing that you’ve put so much time, money and thought into is going to be different. And these days, you just have to go with it.” For some online viewers, it was an opportunity to rest their Netflix subscriptions. For others, it was a reason to shower, change out of their daytime pajamas, get dressed up and feel a real connection to people who aren’t characters on “The Office” or any other binge-worthy show. “People really appreciated having a reason to get dressed up,” Winkelstein added. “So many people said it was the first time they had been in nice clothes, or even clothes that

weren’t sweats, in over a week.” As the ceremony began, the couple looked handsome – some used the word “dashing” - as the rabbi pronounced the blessings and prayers and Winkelstein and Oxman exchanged their vows. Out of camera frame was an impressive display of quarantine ingenuity. Cardboard boxes held up computers and cameras. As if the couple wasn’t glowing enough, a number of lamps borrowed from neighbors were strategically placed to illuminate the couple as a few hundred virtual guests watched from their own approved social distance. The couple kept their Zoom feed open as they celebrated their unconventional first hours of marriage. Like a virtual open house, people “stopped by” online all night to offer congratulations to the newlyweds. “Giving people some much needed happiness and joy felt really good,” Oxman said happily as he smiled at his new husband. The couple plans to have their wedding reception at their original location – the century-old Adler Planetarium - in November. Welcome to the new normal.

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A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings

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o many coronavirus jokes out there, it’s a pundemic!” “Yeah, I have plans tonight. I’ll probably hit the living room around 8 or 9.” “Snow White is down to six dwarfs. Apparently, Sneezy is in quarantine.” Okay, I get it. People are out of work. Businesses are closed and workers are hurting. There is sickness and even death but even in the darkest of times there can be humor; in fact, there MUST be. It may be called “gallows humor” or “dark humor.” The term “gallows humor” was originated by Freund. As an example, he told a story about a man who was about to be shot by a firing squad and was asked if he wanted a last cigarette. “No thanks,” he said. “I’m trying to quit.” It is a form of humor I am intimately familiar with. Some years ago, my family suffered an unthinkable tragedy. Fortunately, I have been blessed with a spouse who shares my humor although not quite to my extent but when faced with some dire truths, there were times when we had to laugh at the absurdity of our lives. For us, clinging to humor was crucial to our survival both as individuals and as a couple. According to an article in the magazine Psychology Today, “laughter has long been considered therapeutic and studies demonstrate that in the face of stress, comedy is a more effective coping strategy than seriousness.” The article goes on to

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say that dark humor “in particular, typically takes a negative event or experience and reconsiders it from a less threatening point of view. This allows the person who experiences the negative event to look directly at what is painful but see and interpret it in a less harmful or threatening way.” There is evidence showing there is probably more dark humor exhibited in the military than anywhere else. I have heard it first hand and read about it regularly. How else can war veterans attempt to come to terms with what they have done and witnessed? Fortunately, the value of humor has not been lost on the social media community. In fact, examples of humor in our present circumstance have blossomed. People have found an outlet to diffuse their discomfort and fears. Of course, I have cautiously dipped my toe into those waters. It seems that my humor has increasingly developed shall we say, an edge. Yes, I have lost Facebook friends over it but if they didn’t “get me” it was no loss. Life at times can be hard; it can be cruel, punishing and unfair. It has been to us. If you can have just one synapse in the brain laugh and pass it along to another synapse and so on, perhaps this challenge can be tolerated with some ease and grace. God bless us all. “Gentlemen, why do you not laugh? With the fearful strain that is upon me day and night, if I did not laugh, I should die.” —Abraham Lincoln Charles Eberson has been in the newspaper business for over 25 years. He has worked as a writer, advertising executive, circulation manager and photographer. His photography can be viewed at charles-eberson. fineartamerica.com

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want to start off this column with my sincere condolences to Cindy Fertsch and her husband Bob on the recent loss of their son Jamie. Parents are not supposed to grieve their children. I’m sure everyone who reads Shore Local will join me in sending our thoughts and prayers to all. Of course, this comes at a time when the coronavirus or COVID-19, has had an unprecedented impact on the world of sports as well as entertainment. Since I last wrote, the ShopRite LPGA has moved its dates to later in the summer. The USGA has just announced that the Men’s U.S. Open will be moved from its traditional Father’s Day finish in June to September. The NBA, NHL and MLB are all still in a “holding pattern” on when they might be able to play again. The NFL is still holding out hope for a regular start to the season, but preparing in case it might be delayed. On the local level, a prominent high

school football coach steps down, and spring athletes are hoping their season can be saved. From the entertainment world, pretty much the entire summer movie season has now been pushed back. Also, several big TV shows are making earlier episodes the series finale, so they don’t have to resume any more production this season. As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts: ●● The email came on Friday April 3rd that the LPGA was moving the dates back for the ShopRite LPGA Classic. This is actually good news as many feared the LPGA would call off the tournament all together. Now, the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer that was originally scheduled for May 29-31, will move to July 31st to Aug. 2nd. Again this is actually GOOD news as they are still hoping to play a 2020 version of the ShopRite LPGA event. ●● As I am writing this, the USGA is announcing that the Men’s U.S. Open at Winged Foot is moving back to September as well. The 120th U.S. Open, which was scheduled to be held June 18-21 at Winged Foot Golf Club

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who announced last Friday that he is stepping down as the only football coach the Cedar Creek Pirates have ever known. Watson says he’s stepping down as coach to focus more on his children. Kylee, 18, is a senior at Mainland Regional High School, and an Oregon Ducks recruit. His son Hunter, 14, will be a freshman at Mainland next fall, and his son Ryder, 8, is going to begin his pewee football career in September too. Watson finishes with a 71-27 record and two South Jersey Group II championships in nine seasons. The Pirates finished 10-3 last season and won the S.J. Group II title. Cedar Creek won at least 10 games in three of the past five seasons. On a personal note, he will be sorely missed, and I’m sure plans are already in place to find someone who can bring the same passion and energy to Cedar Creek football that he did. Coach, you will be missed! My last item on high school sports is about the spring season. So far, the NJSIAA is still saying all the right things, as last Wednesday they held an executive committee meeting. My media colleague Mike McGarry wrote about this in the Press of Atlantic City and had an interesting take. Let the kids

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play into July if they need to. One problem with that is the legality of it all. The school year, by state law, ends June 30th. Budgets for the school year 2019-20 school year end on that date. Competitions held in July would create issues with coaches’ contracts. But, McGarry also writes, “When it comes to summer games, the NJSIAA and all state schools should be flexible. New Jersey high schools have, with a wink, sanctioned summer competitions for years. Think about early-season football camps and summer basketball leagues. Schools should be able to use the money they had allocated to pay umpires June 30 for following dates. We’ve all seen in the past few weeks that laws can be changed to meet these extraordinary times.” Mike, I couldn’t agree more! From the world of entertainment, “Mulan” and “Captain Marvel 2” have each been pushed back as Disney continues to reshuffle release dates. I’ve enjoyed going on Netflix and watching “The West Wing” again. Aaron Sorkin’s writing is addictive for me, and the ensemble cast was so outstanding, no matter what party you follow, I think Martin Sheen played a President we all wish we had!

I did finally watch “The Tiger King” on Netflix that everyone has been talking about. It’s so bizarre that you can’t stop watching. I’m now reading that there will be a new episode launched on Netflix in the next week or so, as a follow-up episode. I’m sure everyone will tune into that again too. Watching Netflix is staying home, and that’s what we all need to do. Please stay healthy, stay safe, and listen to the announcements from the governor and at the federal level. We will get through this! ●●

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Movies for Solitary Confinement Some of my favorites available on TV Judy (2019)

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ince most of us have been forced into “solitary confinement” due to the onset of the viral apocalypse there are a lot of hours to fill when not trying to work or trying not to overeat (good luck with that!). Because most every professional and amateur sport has been cancelled, this leaves movies and TV to fill much of the gap. The profusion of choices is practically paralyzing. When I was young (in the 60s and 70s when dinosaurs roamed the earth) we had just a handful of TV channels and networks and there always seemed to be something to watch, often as a communal experience with the whole family encircling a 19-inch black and white Zenith tube TV. Now we have a bazillion channels and web streaming services available on our big screens, desktops, laptops and phones and sometimes it can seem like less is worth watching. To kill tons of time while staving off The Plague, I’ve compiled a list of on-demand and streaming movies that can soak up a whole lot of hours. Rankings are between one and five stars.

Renée Zellweger quite literally becomes Judy Garland, albeit Garland towards the end of her sadly too-short short life. Set in 1968 the film mostly focuses on her highly successful last series of concerts in London and all the accumulated challenges, setbacks, depressions, anxieties and neuroses that have all piled up to produce an artist at her breaking point. Zellweger embodies Garland as did Gary Oldman in his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour (2017, also ★★★★★) to such an extent that she won the Academy

Award for Best Actress along with the Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild trophies for the same category. She swept all major and minor awards across the spectrum and when you see this movie, you’ll know why. Zellweger’s portrayal of Garland encompasses not just drama but also song – she treats us to a bravura array of Garland hits (Zellweger proved she could sing back when she starred in Chicago (2002 ★★★★) but this level of song mastery goes straight to the ethereal. Her Judy Garland is affecting, touching and haunting and you will be left profoundly moved. There are flashbacks to Judy as a girl and adolescent (played competently by Darci Shaw) but the real action takes place in the late 60s present. The British supporting cast lends gravity and verisimilitude. This is a must see if you like rock bio heartbreak and redemption sto-

ries like Ray (★★★★★), Bohemian Rhapsody (★★★★), Walk The Line (★★★★) and What’s Love Got To Do With It (★★★★★) all of which are highly worthwhile seeing as well.

One Upon A Time in Hollywood ★★★★

Staying in the world of the late 60s, Director Quentin Tarantino brilliantly recreates 1969 LA and Hollywood right down to the smallest paper clip. I’m in love equally with the performances of Leonardo DiCaprio,

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Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie as with DiCaprio’s cream-colored 1966 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. How do I know every detail of Tarantino’s 1969 is correct? Because I was alive and 11 years old at the time. Brad Pitt, although not having top billing, really anchors the film. Pitt won Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild. The film itself won Best Picture at the Golden Globes. Pitt made this movie as a 55-year-old and to say on him 55 looks 42 is an understatement. We should all look so good. This is a bromance between a fast-fading TV star (DiCaprio) and his faithful sidekick and stunt double (Pitt) that echoes the relationship between John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson in Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction (1994 ★★★★★) although with the violence spaced out and themed differently. In the Uma Thurman role is Margot Robbie (Wolf of Wall Street, 2013, also with DiCaprio, ★★★★) playing the late Sharon Tate. “Once Upon A Time” takes the Charles Manson-Sharon Tate Murders in a different direction and with an alternate story line full of twists, turns and surprises. There are two versions of this film, the full-on version is 2 hours and 41 minutes – (that will chew-up time!) but there is an airplane cut that’s about a half hour shorter which benefits from tighter editing and a quicker pace. Try to rent that one if you can. The only reason this film gets four instead of five stars is because it’s about 20 minutes too long, but I sympathize with the director, what with all these great performances, where can you cut? Any Tarantino film is worth seeing and this latest one is no exception.

Ad Astra ★★★★

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Happy Easter Perfect for the “end times” we’re living in, “Ad Astra,” (2019) has the fate of the whole universe in play – all life as we know it is in the balance. Brad Pitt (he had a busy 2019) rockets from 1969 to an unspecified future, perhaps 50 years from now, so about 2069. Pitt plays a heroic astronaut who is tasked with traveling out to Neptune to possibly confront his maybe alive or dead father (played with stoic derangement by Tommy Lee Jones) who headed a space station out at the edge of the solar system where Space Command thinks the cosmic threat is coming from. The movie also retreads Donald Sutherland as a former friend and colleague of Jones in the quest to stop the threat. “Ad Astra,” Latin for “to the stars,” is evocative of Stanley Kubric’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968 ★★★★★) probably one of the most creative, original and innovative science fiction movies of all time. In “Ad Astra” as with “2001” we are presented with existential ponderings on the of meaning of life and of the nature of life itself. There are plenty of parallels including commercial flights to the moon (on Virgin Atlantic in “Astra” versus the defunct Pan Am in “2001”), vast stretches of uncooperative space and a lot to go over again and again in your mind after viewing the film.

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How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected your life and how are you coping?

Tonya Smith of Somers Point "Not coping very well. A close friend lost her mother to the virus this morning. Schooling at home is a nightmare. Friends and family are afraid. Can't get through to unemployment over the past eight days. There is no work and bills continue to flow in. Awful."

Clare Volk of Ocean City "I'm trying to stay healthy and positive while being quarantined. It's not easy when you're used to being out and about. I'm thankful that I have a safe and comfortable place to be with wonderful friends and neighbors."

Kendal Cobb of Egg Harbor Township "I think the hardest part is trying to explain to my children that the playgrounds are closed and why we can't go see their grandparents. I'm grateful for technology so that we can still connect with family and I can work."

Taina Speaks of Atlantic City "I never thought a day would come where I wouldn't be able to attend my friend's funeral. There are so many choices that we all have taken for granted and the freedom to chose how we spend every day is one of them. It has been hard adjusting because I have shopped at night to avoid crowds for 17 years. I've now how to adjust my entire sleeping pattern in order to be able to shop for the things I need."

Kim Berk of Linwood "We are coping with the Corona virus as best as we can. We stay home, do schoolwork, spend family time together by playing board games, watching movies, and playing outside. We try to keep the kids on a schedule. It's difficult because we don't know what's going to happen and I feel like we sit and wait. It's a scary time."

Jason Dobson of Egg Harbor Township "COVID-19 unexpectedly disrupted our worlds, our reality, our economy and our health & wellness. To counter, I chose to work harder, think outside the box. Maintain my health & wellness, keep a positive mindset and pro-actively keep myself as well as those around me safe. In hopes of guaranteeing that we walk out of this battle mentally, physically and emotionally stronger than we went in!"

Bobbi Mcquire of Brigantine "The reality of the corona virus pandemic is constantly on our minds. We are trying to keep busy with home projects and 'social distance' walks with friends."

Shana Edelmann of Northfield "Since we have been home from school, I have been a teacher to my 15 students via Google Classroom along with my own two children’s schooling. We have adjusted to being home around the clock and have emotionally handled the changes to our lives. We miss our routine but home is where our hearts are! The only thing missing is my parents and we wish they could be quarantined with us."

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THEME: COFFEE AND TEA ACROSS 1. Bookie's number 5. Parents org. 8. Slang for microwave 11. Time distortion 12. One with biggest share? 13. Like a case of appendicitis, possibly 15. Decanter 16. Knowing about 17. Mister in Madrid 18. *Usually served on ice, 2 words 20. Barber's sound 21. Accepted truth 22. Took a load off 23. Artist's office 26. Excites passions, 2 words 30. Comic book cry of horror 31. Rude or sarcastic 34. Chips, perhaps 35. Roleplay 37. Chinese "way" 38. Ice floaters 39. 100 centavos 40. Merry 42. Table scrap 43. Breastbone 45. *Double shot of espresso 47. Feather's partner 48. Not here 50. Nickname for Putin? 52. *Revolutionary event 55. *"Tea is the only simple pleasure left to us," he wrote 56. Research facil. 57. Typically used in the fairway 59. Goodbye to amiga 60. Plenty 61. Why not 62. *Black tea, in China 63. Bard's "before" 64. Pay close attention

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Shore Collectibles: The Gold and Silver Mine that market? Gold this year was inching up to a 7 year high, $1790 per ounce, just before the coronavirus exploded on the scene. That’s when the stock market crashed and gold followed suit by losing over 10% of value, the exact opposite of what I have come to expect; that is in hard times when stocks go down, gold goes up. See, I told you I wasn’t good at forecasting. Silver fared worse, losing around a third of value, dropping briefly to under $12 per ounce. We have now been closed for 2 weeks, but during the week leading up to our closing we sold out of both gold and silver as the price was falling. Bargain hunters. And it seems we weren’t alone, because when I went to reorder silver bars, I was told delivery wouldn’t be until sometime May. And it seems silver isn’t the only metal in short supply. A recent Wall Street Journal article told about a shortage of gold for investors, but since there is a shortage of both sil-

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ast issues’ article about rhodium is the first of what I hope to be many more articles to come. I’ve been writing articles in another paper for over 8 years and have just had the opportunity to have Shore Local include my columns in their publication. My subjects are varied, but mostly deal with coins, currency and precious metals, but sometimes I go off in other areas of collectibles that may include sports and nonsport cards, memorabilia, stamps or whatever else I feel may be of interest to my readers. I try to write at a level that is understandable by all, not just people who specialize in certain areas. I include insight to current events and discoveries or I may write about what happened hundreds of years ago. And I’ll keep my readers up to date about any new discoveries that may have value that can be found in everyday pocket change. Everything I write is my opinion alone and I avoid making forecasts as I am always wrong, just like the weatherman (he at least gets it right half the time). But I enjoy what I do and I hope you will find my articles interesting and educational. But moving on to todays’ events,

and its’ impact on our lives, of course I’m referring to the coronavirus. Is TP the new Collectible, or is it a Replacement for Gold? I must admit that after almost 50 years in business (June marks 50 years since I opened my first store) I have seem numerous examples of what is called “herd mentality” in the collectibles market. This is when something becomes popular, but is not readily available, sparking a “got to have it’ impulse in the general population. Examples are Cabbage Patch Kids, Beanie Babies, Tickle Me Elmo; I could go on. And shortages of these caused demand (and prices) to go through the roof. But where are they now? In the discount bins. But now toilet paper (it’s not even a collectible) is the ‘got to have it” item with grocers shelves wiped clean (no pun intended). I remember in days past when an emergency was pending, hurricane, snow storm, everyone went to the store for milk and bread, but not TP. What’s happened? Has TP replaced gold as a means of barter in an emergency? “Hey, I’ll trade 4 rolls of toilet paper for a tank of gas”. I don’t think so. A small gold coin maybe, but not a roll of toilet paper. And speaking of gold, what’s with

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Ford vs. Ferrari ★★★★★

especially in the time they had to do it. The movie keeps you on the edge of your seat and you also feel like you’re a part of the action. There’s great chemistry between Damon and Bale, two of the best actors of our time, giving highly charismatic performances. The race scenes are probably the best since the original Ben Hur back in the late 50s. “Ford/Ferrari” garnered two Academy Awards along with a bazillion nominations for best everything. 2019 was a highly competitive year and in another time this film would have seen more awards. If you’d like to see Christian Bale in his first starring role (as good as anything since) rent Empire of The Sun (1987 ★★★★★) Steven Spielberg’s WWII coming-of-age epic set in Japanese-occupied China. John Malkovich and Joe Pantoliano are also great in the film.

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Matt Damon and Christian Bale star as famed performance car guru Carroll Shelby and legendary race car driver Ken Miles respectively in this seemingly “gearhead” movie that women will actually like, believe it or not. As much a car movie as an “accomplish the impossible story against crazy odds and establishment guys in suits” who are always getting in the way of real vision and innovation. As the title suggests this is about Ford Motor Company taking on Ferrari at the Grand Prix of Le Mans back in the mid to late 60s and doing what no one thought was remotely possible,

★★★★ Edward Norton directs, stars and co-wrote the screenplay for this modern Film Noir set in 1950s New York City. Norton plays a private detective with a highly visible case of Tourette's Syndrome, so to say he’s viewed as quirky and totally underestimated by all and sundry persons around him is an understatement. Norton’s character has Tourette’s, but he plays it with tremendous heart and pathos so that you never really feel sorry for him (and certainly don’t laugh at him) but on the contrary with each passing scene come to admire him more and more. Norton gets all the visuals right about 50s New York, the clothes, cars, streets, dialog. He’s got a great cast backing him up featuring Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Bobby Canna-

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vale and the always terrific Willem Dafoe. It’s a real old-time gumshoe whodunnit and you’ll never guess the end until the end. While “Motherless” wasn’t nominated for any Academy Awards, this was a major omission as it deserves far more recognition. For a “Bizarro World” Film Noir also featuring Bruce Willis, check out Sin City (2005 ★★★★) directed by Quentin Tarantino along with Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez. The film is based on a graphic novel by Miller and it actually looks like a charcoal or pencil drawing with amplified black and white cinematography with a

50s riff. “Sin” features Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Jessica Alba at her peak (MTV Movie Award Winner), Rosario Dawson, the late Powers Boothe (“Deadwood”), Michael Clarke Duncan and even Rutger Hauer. Winner at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Visuals. Not for the squeamish. Guys and teens will love it. Finally, for those of you singles cooped-up solo, or those in need of a semi chick-flick, a real apocalyptic romcom would be Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012 ★★★ ½) where Steve Carell and Keira Knightley stumble into one another’s arms as an asteroid heads towards Earth. There’s no real sci-fi in here, but a lot of tenderness, empathy and heart. Carell often plays the emotionally down on his luck dude and this film is no different. Even though oblivion is neigh we’re not afraid because love burns eternal.

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