Observer Editor Diane Hawley 971-5339 Mobile or 981-7079 Home
Email: jumbaco56@gmail.com
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President’s Message
I hope you are enjoying your summer! We celebrated the 4th of July with our traditional Family BBQ & Family Fun Day, with about 78 members of our neighbors, friends, and families. This year, we decided to change things up to a bit, to keep costs down, ~ despite the rising grocery store prices. We provided the basics: BBQ hamburgers & hot dogs, buns, condiments, beans, beverage, place settings and decorations, at a cost of $5 per person. Each household was asked to bring a potluck item to share, and they came through with-flying-colors. The potluck items filled the table with delectable salads, fruits, appetizers, and desserts, which rounded out the menu. Let’s just say there was an amazing variety and an abundance of food to go around and more.
As people were finishing their meal, entertainment was provided on the patio by Michael Stadler, who sang while providing his own guitar and banjo accompaniment. He brought the 4th of July flavor alive with his music, which was enjoyed in the shade of the tree and umbrellas and the comfort of a cool summer breeze, with the company of family and friends.
I’m especially grateful for the planning and hard work of Nancy Jamarck and Ray Fazzini. Nancy planned, organized, and created the beautiful decorations and Ray brought in the BBQ, tent, and helped with set-up and take-down, not to mention cooking the hamburgers from 12:30-2:30. Thank you also to all the volunteers who pitched in wherever needed. It takes a village, and many hands make light work. Our volunteers are a tribute to who we are as a community, and I love it when we come together in this way, to celebrate the holiday together. So now, let’s look at other activities:
The Phone Book committee & volunteers have been busy gathering information for the PEHA Phone Book which will be the entire SEPTEMBER OBSERVER, so when it arrives, be sure to set it aside to reference throughout the year.
Next month we have an amazing presenter from the Alzheimer's Association for our General Meeting on September 4th
Our Manager, Alan La Pierre, will be our guest speaker at our meeting on October 2nd. Watch the bulletin boards in mid-September for more information.
Well, that about wraps it up for now. I look forward to seeing you around the park and hope you all continue to enjoy our beautiful summer weather.
Sincerely.
Diane Pimentel
707-772-7514
August 2025
Swing into summer with the New Horizon Swing Band
If you love to dance or enjoy great live music and ice cream, this afternoon promises to be a lot of fun. The dance floor awaits.
This event is FREE! We provide ice cream, bowls, spoons, & napkins. YOU bring the TOPPING OF YOUR CHOICE.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH
3-5pm in the Clubhouse
Happy Birthday to you!
Feiazi Sherbano 8/1
Rossi Brenda 8/2
Lee Tommy 8/6
Willcher Phillip 8/6
Savelli Bob 8/8
Lindzy Nancy 8/11
Steinfels Vera 8/11
Garcia Nicole 8/19
Tieche Roger 9/1
O'Donnell Sherry 9/3
Dellabruna Joe 9/8
Murphy John 9/8
Vogt Marcey 9/11
Paul John 9/15
Mazzoleni William 9/17
Childs Lucy 9/18
Steele Melanie 9/23
Li-Durall LiPing 9/25
Wishiewski Catherine 9/25
Lopus Marie 9/25
Heitman Mary 9/26
Hilton Mary Lou 9/29
Paluso Mike (son) 8/21
Petersen Sheri 8/23
Thorsen Barbara 8/25
Stone Stephanie 8/26
Goodfield Jeannie 8/26
Thomsen Kathleen 8/27
Grant Lauri 8/31
Wellington Sandy 10/4
Wong Viv 10/10
Curtis Mary 10/10
Hoffmann Margaret 10/11
Decker Joel 10/11
Grant Bruce 10/12
Wong Carl 10/15
Corcoran John 10/22
Jacobsen Helen 10/25
Tong Jon 10/28
Budzinski Ed 10/31
We are a vibrant 55+ community with fun activities that are OPEN TO ALL.
Please join us in the clubhouse, pool, or join a game on our NEW pickleball court!
Tue & Fri: Yoga 10:00 Coordinator: Stephanie Stone (707) 364-3178
Wednesday: Group Pool Exercise 10:00 Coordinator: Jean Williams (707) 939-8666
Thursday: Game Day 1:00-3:00 Coordinator: Dennis Vollmer (707) 763-6524
Every 2nd Thursday: Zingo! 5:30
Friday: Game Day 1:00-3:00
Treasurer’s Report Beginning Balance: $2,173.55
Checks: 508,510,511,512 ~4th July $542.46
Check: 513~Ink $48.06
Deposit: $5x88 4th July attendees $440.00 Total: $2076.81
Sunshine Report
6/05/2025 Sympathy to family of Marilyn Lee
6/05/2025 Get well to Diane Pimental
6/05/2025 Get well to Sandra Sommers
6/06/2025 Get well to Gloria Pearson
6/24/2025 Get well to Joyce Japser
6/30/2025 Sympathy to family of Bill Rainey
Letter to the Editor: A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the July 4th lunch! The lunch was one of the best I’ve had, itwasAMAZING, and there was enough to feed an army! Every attendee looked thrilled to have a full belly while being among their friends and neighbors. And the clubhouse was wonderfully decorated, especially pretty in red, white and blue.
To every neighbor that was involved in making our 4th of July BBQ & Potluck & Family Fun Day a HUGEsuccess, THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU!! ~fromanonymous.
The Impact of Alzheimer's & Dementia in our Community
At the August PEHA meeting, a guest speaker from the Alzheimer's Association – North Bay Office will guide us through:
The difference between Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
The 10 warning signs – what to look for in yourself and others.
Brain-healthy lifestyle tips to reduce risk.
Local resources available for family caregivers.
This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect.
The presentation will take 20-25 and we will have time for Q&A
There are no minutes to publish as there was NO meeting in July.
The statue of liberty in its original color in Paris before being brought to the U.S.
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886. Designated as a National Monument in 1924, employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the Statue of Liberty since 1933.
Island of Hope, Island of Tears
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration Building was the epicenter of one of the greatest migrations in modern history. Today, Ellis Island is a memorial to all who pursued the American dream and have made this nation their adopted home.
This is NOT Rudolph, and it's definitely not Christmas in July; it's simply a case of fawn mischief! Our animal control officers received a call last night about – yes, you guessed it – a deer on a rooftop in Petaluma! This little one somehow made its way up there, but fortunately, it managed to climb back down safely, all while under the careful watch of our officer. He pranced off to rejoin its mother, reminding us once again that youngsters, whether they have two legs or four, can find themselves in tricky situations! Wrong holiday, little buddy! We’ll catch you again in December!
Who knew there were so many pink birds beautifying our world?!
Pretty in pink!
In this beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson presents a definitive and dramatic account of one of the great untold stories of American history: the Great Migration of six million Black citizens who fled the South for the North and West in search of a better life, from World War I to 1970.
Wilkerson tells this interwoven story through the lives of three unforgettable protagonists: Ida Mae Gladney, a sharecropper’s wife, who in 1937 fled Mississippi for Chicago; sharp and quick-tempered George Starling, who in 1945 fled Florida for Harlem, and Robert Foster, a surgeon who left Louisiana in 1953 in hopes of making it in California.
Wilkerson brilliantly captures their first treacherous cross-country journeys by car and train and their new lives in colonies in the New World. The Warmth of Other Suns is a bold, remarkable, and riveting work, a superb account of an “unrecognized immigration” within our own land. Through the breadth of its narrative, the beauty of the writing, the depth of its research, and the fullness of the people and lives portrayed herein, this book is a modern classic.
From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women―at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.
Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets―and becomes one of―the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost.
But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.
The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times!
Top Speed: 115 MPH
The '71 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda is somewhat of a legend in the world of muscle cars. Besides its iconic look and raw power, the car is also incredibly rare due to its super limited production. Plymouth halted production of the model in 1971 as they didn't want to alter the mighty HEMI V-8 to meet new emissions regulations, making the 'Cuda one of, it's not, the most sought-after muscle car of the '70s. The even rarer convertible version sold for a record-breaking $3.5 million back in 2014, the highest amount for a muscle car.
Top speed 150 MPH
Another staple vehicle in the golden age of muscle cars was the Dodge Challenger. Like the Charger, the road and track model simply built everything great about the base car, honing in on performance on and off the racetrack The '70 Challenger R/T isn't as bold and brash as the Charger, being slightly more understated but still no doubt a gutsy muscle car through and through. The Challenger also focuses more on luxury, with the R/T model still maintaining this despite adding performance.
1971 Plymouth HEMI Barracuda
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
A Rich Aloha Style History
The history of the Hawaiian Islands is rich and diverse in everything: its culture, its language and its traditions. The muumuu has a colorful, interesting history in the Hawaiian Islands.
The Beginning of the Muumuu
The story of the muumuu begins with the arrival of the Christian Protestant missionaries in the 1820s. These outsiders found many South Pacific women to be scantily clothed, wearing very little to nothing, aside from tattoos on their skin and feathers on their head. Some women would wear a “pa’u,” which looked like a hula skirt, and a “kihei,” which was a type of a rectangular shawl. These clothing items were all made from materials that were found in their tropical environment, most notably “tapa,” a barkcloth made from plant fibers. The tapa was decorated with bamboo stamps and dyed with vegetables dyes. Some of these tapa fabrics were perfumed, which was achieved by beating scented flowers into the barkcloth.
Head-to-Toe Coverage
To cover the Hawaiian women’s skin up as much as possible, the missionaries introduced a two-piece ensemble. The undergarment, a “holoku,” was a floor-length, loose dress that featured a high-necked yoke. The outer dress acted like a chemise and was called a “mu’umu’u,” which was literally translated to mean “cut off,” because this part of the dress originally lacked a yoke. Predictably, this two-layer dress was uncomfortable and hot in the tropical South Pacific climate. For this reason, the Hawaiian women adopted the cooler muumuu for everyday wear and saved the more formal holoku for more formal occasions. The holoku became the formal traditional dress for Hawaiian women. These pieces were made from beautiful fabrics and had intricate details like ruffles at the bottom hem; some holokus had long trains for evening wear, special occasions and weddings.
Muumuu’s Mainstream Evolution
The muumuu’s and the holoku’s styles evolved to reflect European and American influences. The muumuu underwent a fashion transition from tropical island wear that was loose and cool out of necessity, to a fashion trend in the mid-20thcentury. Designers like Halston, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior integrated muumuus (also called caftans) down their runways, thrusting these garments into the mainstream. Television shows like Dynasty featured the muumuu as part of their wardrobes.
The Modern Muumuu
Today’s Hawaiian wahine loves her muumuu! She considers this comfortable, loose-fitting dress a must-have dress in her wardrobe. The muumuu is also part of the Aloha Friday tradition, much like the Aloha shirt for men. The muumuu is decorated with brightly colored patterns that reflect the Hawaiian tropical island feel, like bird of paradise flowers, ginger blossoms, orchids, hibiscus, palm fronds and more. For weddings or on Sundays, you may see a more formal version of the muumuu that is all white.
Hawaiian women’s love of the muumuu is in its comfort, its versatility and its accessibility to women of all shapes and sizes. For lounging, for date nights or for walks on the beach, the muumuu is a go-to for many modern Hawaiian women.
Swamp Potatoes and Sausage
These swamp potatoes and sausage are so hearty, full of flavor and comforting. Highly recommended serving alongside crusty bread for soaking in the delicious juices.
Ingredients
• 3 pounds gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1-pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1-pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup of butter
Directions
1. Add potatoes and chopped onion to the bottom of a slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Layer the sliced smoked sausage and green beans on top. Sprinkle with onion soup mix and garlic powder. Place pieces of butter evenly over the top.
3. Cover and cook on Low until potatoes are tender and everything is well flavored, 6 to 7 hours, stirring a few times throughout the process and just before serving. Serve warm.
Ingredients
For the Filling
• 5 cups (1 pound 10 ounces) raspberries (red, black, or a combination of the two)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
• ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
For the Biscuit Topping
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
• ¾ cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing Sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Directions
1. Make the filling: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together raspberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Pour into a 9-inch square baking dish (2 inches deep).
2. Make the biscuit topping: Whisk together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until largest pieces are the size of small peas. Add cream, and use a fork to incorporate, stirring just until cream is absorbed (there should be lots of loose pieces).
3. Turn out dough onto a clean surface, and knead once or twice, gathering loose bits into ball. Pat dough to a 1 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 9 rough squares and place them on top of filling. Brush with cream, and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
4. Bake cobbler until bubbling in center and the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through, about 1 hour (loosely tent with foil if biscuit topping gets too dark). Let stand at least 30 minutes before serving.
Raspberry Cobbler
Strawberry Icebox Pie
Because only some of the berries are cooked and just a small amount of thickener is used, this pie has a fresh, true strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
• 10 graham crackers (2 ½ by 5 inches)
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup unsweetened cranberry juice
• 2 quarts strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced (a few whole berries reserved for garnish)
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup heavy cream
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, blend graham crackers with 2 tablespoons sugar until finely ground; add butter and pulse until crumbs are moistened. Press mixture into the bottom and up the side of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until crust is lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cranberry juice, 2 cups strawberries, cornstarch, and salt. Using a potato masher, gently mash strawberries. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until very thick, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in remaining strawberries. Pour into cooled pie crust. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours (or up to 1 day).
3. In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over cream and continue to beat until soft peaks return (do not overbeat). Spread whipped cream over pie, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border around edge. Garnish with whole berries.
Deep in a New Zealand swamp, scientists discovered an ancient kauri tree that had been entombed for more than 40,000 years its trunk preserved like a wooden time capsule. But this wasn’t just any prehistoric tree. Its rings revealed something extraordinary: it had lived through the Laschamp Excursion, a rare moment when Earth’s magnetic poles reversed. More alarming, however, was the period just before the flip known as the Adams Event when the planet’s magnetic field all but vanished, exposing the Earth to an onslaught of cosmic radiation.
With Earth’s magnetic shield weakened to as little as 0–6% of its normal strength, solar and cosmic radiation surged in, triggering global climate chaos. Ice sheets expanded dramatically, storm systems rerouted, and once-verdant lands like parts of Australia were swallowed by desert. Some researchers believe the event contributed to the extinction of the Neanderthals and forced early humans into caves for protection where they began creating the earliest known symbolic art. These dramatic shifts suggest the Adams Event wasn’t just a magnetic anomaly it was a turning point in human history.
Now, the ancient kauri stands as both relic and warning. Its rings carry the silent testimony of a world on the edge, a reminder that our magnetic field is not permanent. If such a collapse were to happen today, the consequences could be dire satellite failure, communication breakdowns, grid collapses, and rapid shifts in climate. This tree, long dead, still speaks whispering across the ages about the fragility of the invisible forces that shield our modern world.
Evolution has given this plant a lot of patience. The Haleakalā Silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense subsp. macrocephalum), found only on the high slopes of Maui’s Haleakalā volcano is a rare alpine plant that blooms just once in its lifetime. For decades, it waits in silence, its shimmering silver leaves gathering sunlight in the thin mountain air. Then, without warning and only once in its life, it blooms.
According to National Park Service, this event typically occurs after 20 to 50 years though some may flower as early as 7 years depending on environmental conditions. This final act of beauty lasts only about seven days. And then, having poured every ounce of stored energy into reproduction, the plant dies. It’s a symbol of endurance, timing, and the profound rewards of waiting. In a world driven by urgency, it stands as a quiet reminder: some of nature’s most magnificent displays require a lifetime to unfold.
“I’m not sweating, it’s my body’s summer sparkle.”
French Sites
BASTILLE CATACOMBS
CHAMBORD
CASTLE
DDAY BEACHES
EIFFEL TOWER
LASCAUX CAVES
LES INVALIDS
LOUVRE
NIMES ARENA
NOTRE DAME
OMAHA BEACH
PONT DU GARD
SACRE COEUR
SAINT MALO
SAINTE CHAPELLE
VERSAILLES
Across
1.“What ___ is new?”
5.Any doctrine
Expecting an answer
8. Greek earth goddess: Var.
9.On the ocean
10.Jobs
11.Responded in court
12.Con man
14.Souvenir
20.Wise one
21.Eagle’s nest
23.Early video game
24.Flower holder
25.“A Chorus Line” number
26.Greek god of love
Down
1.Breakfast fare
2.Secular
3.Sound of relief
4.Facilitate
5.Part of an archipelago
6.Soothsayer
7.“Spy vs. Spy” magazine
9.Likely
13.“___ we there yet?”
14.Atomic particle
15.Sea eagle
16.Coffee holder
17.Church section
18.Eye drop
19.About
20. U.S. document publisher
22.“I agree”
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
August Sudoku
How to solve sudoku puzzles
No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only
appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.
TRIVIA
TEASER
Sunny Side Up
1. Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs were cops on what TV series? a-Miami Vice, b-Hill Street Blues, c-NYPD Blue, d-The Streets of San Francisco.
2.Who defeated Sonny Liston in 1964 to become the world heavyweight boxing champion? a-George Foreman, b-Muhammad Ali, c-Ingemar Johanssen, d-Rocky Graziano.
3. What TV show's theme song includes the lyrics "Sunny day, chasing the clouds away, on my way to where the air is sweet?" a-The Jeffersons, b-Good Times, c-Sesame Street, d-The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
4.Singer Sonny Bono served as the mayor of what California city? a-Oakland, b-Beverly Hills, c-Palm Springs, d-Pasadena.
5.Sonny Jurgensen played most of his NFL career as a quarterback for what team? a-Dallas Cowboys, b-San Francisco 49ers, c-St. Louis Cardinals, d-Washington Redskins.
6.In TV commercials, Sonny the bird is "cuckoo" about what breakfast cereal? a-Cocoa Puffs, b-Froot Loops, c-Corn Flakes, d-Honeycomb.
7.What mystery writer's creations included a fashion-conscious private eye named Sunny Randall? a-John D. MacDonald, b-Janet Evanovich, c-Robert B.Parker, d-Martin Cruz Smith.
8.What singer won a 1997 Grammy for Record of the Year for "Sunny Came Home"? a-Alison Krauss, b-Alanis Morissette, c-Shawn Colvin, d-Paula Cole.
9.What TV series was set in fictional Sunnydale, California? a-Gilmore Girls, b-Buffy the Vampire Slayer, c-One Tree Hill, d-Gossip Girl.
10. Which songwriter earned a total of 37 cents in royalties from his first published effort, "Marie From Sunny Italy"? a-Cole Porter, b-Irving Berlin, c-Woody Guthrie, d-Pete Seeger.
QUOTES
A salary is the drug they give you to forget your dreams.
Kevin O'Leary
I would visualize things coming to me. It would just make me feel better. Visualization works if you work hard. That's the thing. You can't just visualize and go eat a sandwich."
Jim Carrey
When we forget to use visualization and imagination, it is like not using our minds.
Jose Silva
You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.
Mahatma Gandhi
The start is what stops most people. Don Shula
I realized early on that success was tied to not giving up. Most people in this business gave up and went on to other things. If you simply didn't give up, you would outlast the people who came in on the bus with you.
Harrison Ford
Want of foresight, unwillingness to act when action would be simple and effective, lack of clear thinking, confusion of counsel until the emergency comes, until self-preservation strikes its jarring gong, these are the features which constitute the endless repetition of history.
Winston Churchill
The difference between try and triumph is a little "umph."
Author Unknown
The pessimist worries about the wind; the optimist thinks it will change; the realist adjusts the sails.
William Arthur Ward
Progress equals happiness.
Tony Robbins
The Lighter Side
Careful
A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband.
Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitchen. "Careful," he said, "CAREFUL! Put in some more butter!
Oh my gosh! You're cooking too many at once. Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter.
Oh my gosh! They're going to STICK! Careful. I said CAREFUL!
You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt!"
The wife stared at him. "What in the world is wrong with you? You think I don't know how to fry a couple of eggs?"
The husband calmly replied, "I just wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm driving!"
GI Insurance
Airman Jones was assigned to the induction center to sell recruits GI insurance benefits.
Captain Smith noticed that Jones had a 100% record for insurance sales. It had never happened before.
The Captain then sat in the room and listened to Jones's sales pitch. Jones explained the basics of the insurance.
"If you have GI Insurance and get killed in battle, the government has to pay $200,000 to your beneficiaries. If you don't have GI insurance, and get killed in battle, the government only has to pay $6,000. Now, who do you think they send into battle first?"
Answers to 'Sunny Side Up'
1-a, Miami Vice
2-b, Muhammad Ali
3-c, Sesame Street
4-c, Palm Springs
5-d, Washington Redskins
6-a, Cocoa Puffs
7-c, Robert B. Parker
8-c, Shawn Colvin
9-b, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
10-b, Irving Berlin
August 2025 Calendar
1-17, Indiana State Fair at Indianapolis, IN. Livestock exhibition, top entertainment, giant midway, more, 900,000 attend.
1-7, International Clown Week. Recognizing clowns for entertaining and supporting good causes worldwide.
1-10, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at Sturgis, SD. World’s largest motorcycle rally with races, concerts, and street food, 500,000+ attend.
1-31, National Immunization Awareness Month. Promoting vaccinations to prevent life-threatening diseases for all ages.
1, National Girlfriends Day. Celebrating the bond of friendship among women with shared activities.
2, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. Enjoying the sweet treat of ice cream between two cookies.
2-3, Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire at Bonney Lake, WA. Also August 9-10, and August 16-17.
3, National Watermelon Day. Savoring the juicy, refreshing fruit popular in summer.
4, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Baking or eating the classic American cookie favorite.
5, National Oyster Day. Indulging in fresh or cooked oysters, a coastal delicacy.
6, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony at Hiroshima, Japan. Commemorating the 1945 atomic bombing with calls for peace (80th anniversary).
7, National Lighthouse Day. Honoring lighthouses and their role in maritime safety.
7-17, Iowa State Fair at Des Moines, IA. Agriculture, entertainment, and food on a stick draw over 1 million annually.
8, International Cat Day. Celebrating feline companions and promoting their welfare.
9, August Full Moon reaches peak illumination. Viewing the Sturgeon Moon, named for abundant fish in North America.
10, National S’mores Day. Toasting marshmallows and chocolate between graham crackers by a campfire.
11, National Son and Daughter Day. Appreciating the joy and love of children in families.
12-13, Perseids Meteor Shower peaks. Observing up to 100 meteors per hour in clear night skies.
13, International Left-Handers Day. Recognizing the unique experiences of lefthanded individuals.
14, National Navajo Code Talkers Day. Honoring Navajo servicemen’s WWII contributions using their language as code.
15, Assumption of Mary. Observing the Christian feast of Mary’s ascent into heaven, a holy day in some communities.
16, National Rum Day. Sipping or mixing cocktails with the versatile spirit.
17, National Nonprofit Day. Recognizing the impact of nonprofit organizations on communities.
18, National Fajita Day. Grilling and enjoying sizzling fajitas with peppers and onions.
19, National Aviation Day. Celebrating the history and innovation of flight, established for Orville Wright’s birthday.
20, National Radio Day. Honoring the invention and impact of radio broadcasting (100 years since first U.S. radio network, 1925).
21-Sept. 1, Minnesota State Fair at St. Paul, MN. Massive fair with food, rides, and entertainment, attracts over 2 million.
21, National Senior Citizens Day. Recognizing the contributions and wisdom of older adults.
21-31, Wisconsin State Fair at West Allis, WI. Agriculture, music, and cream puffs draw over 1 million annually.
22, National Tooth Fairy Day. Celebrating the mythical figure who rewards kids for lost teeth.
23, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Reflecting on the history and legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.
24, National Waffle Day. Enjoying crispy waffles with sweet or savory toppings.
25, National Park Service Founders Day at Yellowstone, WY. Managing parks for 109 years.
26, Women’s Equality Day. Commemorating the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment granting women’s suffrage (105th anniversary).
27, National Just Because Day. Doing something spontaneous or kind for no particular reason.
28, National Red Wine Day.
29, National Lemon Juice Day.
30, National Grief Awareness Day. Raising awareness about coping with loss and supporting others.
31, International Overdose Awareness Day. Honoring those lost to drug overdoses and promoting prevention.
Tips to guard against one common infection
About one in 10 women aged 65 or older who report having at least one Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) every year.
Common during warm weather, a UTI can cause pain and burning when passing urine. It can cause frequent urination, fever, fatigue, nausea, and pressure or pain bellow the belly button, according to Johns Hopkins.
Sometimes another symptom can be strange and scary: Confusion and even delirium. One woman who experienced this began seeing common objects loom before her in giant size. Suddenly, she couldn't find her way home on very familiar streets. She thought she was going crazy, but a trip to the doctor solved the problem in one day.
It's crucial to get treated for UTIs, which can be diagnosed with a simple urine test. Untreated UTIs are very dangerous and can spread infection from the bladder to kidneys, or to the bloodstream.
If you have had a UTI before, focus on prevention by drinking lots of water.
Eat high-probiotic food such as pickles, sourdough bread, cottage cheese, peas, sauerkraut, or kimchi.
Take showers instead of baths.
Wear cotton underwear.
Gather your dragons and bams, it's time for mahjong
You are going to need a pung of 7 bams.
If you know what we mean here, you are a mahjong player. Mahjong is a 19th century Chinese social game, with over 40 game variations. In America, it has a lively following of players who have their own rules. It even has its own national society, The National Mah Jongg League, founded in 1937.
While once mahjong was the favorite of Chinese and Jewish grandmothers, today it reaches people of all ages and has been surging in popularity. Actress Julia Roberts once said she plays regularly. There are even mahjong tutors these days.
If you have never played mahjong or American Mah Jongg, you might be thinking of those little game apps that let you match pairs of identical tiles stacked on top of each other. This is a sort of new mahjong solitaire, but
this isn't like the authentic mahjong game of any variation.
American Mah Jongg (note the unique spelling) is played by four people, using 144 tiles, a special language, and a lot of luck. While it is a game of skill, some players estimate that 60 percent of the game is luck.
The idea is to form a winning hand by drawing, discarding, and exchanging tiles to form various combinations, kind of like rummy. Mahjong has numbered tiles grouped as suits (dots, bamboo, characters), honors (winds and dragons), and Bonus (flowers and seasons).
In American Mah Jongg, the league prints an annual card of winning combinations. In 2025, it had a misprint, causing consternation among its many fans and sparking a story in The Wall Street Journal. Just when you think you need a pung of 7 bams, this happens.
Improving the safety of your bathroom
By now, you have probably installed non-slip mats in your shower and grab bars where you need them. And, if you haven't, you should!
But there are other ways to improve the safety of your bathroom.
One of the easiest ways is to install a night light. Many varieties light when they detect movement.
Consider re-painting an all-white bathroom. An all-white bathroom with shiny fixtures, bright lights and mirrors can cause glare that make people disoriented. They can even be blinded by the brightness, especially if their vision isn't perfect. Reduce the glare by using frosted bulbs. Consider painting the walls a contrasting color, which can help you and your guests keep their balance.
Don't try to make the bathroom
warmer by using a space heater. They are a risk of electrocution. Propane heaters also don't work. They need more ventilation than a bathroom provides. Install a permanently wired heating unit instead.
*Check your shower doors for cracks, chips or the glass rubbing against metal. Shower doors have been known to shatter. In one recent year, the Consumer Products Safety Commission received 2,000 such reports. Of course, doors will also break if someone falls into them.
Shower doors are made of tempered glass, which means they shatter into hundreds of pieces and shards. Anyone present can be injured by falling into the pieces. If it ever happens, throw one or more towels over the broken pieces so you and others can walk out safely.
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