Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota/Manatee February 2015 edition

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When Fate Hits You In The Face Dear Readers,

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atters of the heart have been on my mind recently, and not just because of Valentine’s Day. I am officially a Mrs. Tracie Lukens, Editor now. I met the love of my life two years ago at my younger sister’s wedding.

There was a fairy-tale quality to the whole encounter that wasn’t lost on me, though I would have poked fun at it at the time. I was at a ball, in a dress, when a handsome stranger walked up to me and introduced himself.

Like any girl who grew up with the Grimm brothers, Hans Christian Andersen and Disney cartoons—I knew what I was supposed to do next. Take the man’s arm and dance, right?

But it had been a very long time.

I muttered something nervous and slipped off to another room to hide with a cocktail. Cinderella, I was not; I had never been good at this sort of thing. But my sister, Laura, ran into me. She was radiant and commanding in her huge white dress and, in true sibling fashion, told me to man up and go back out there.

A fairy god-sister if there ever was one.

So I did. (One doesn’t argue with a bride on her wedding day.) I found the handsome stranger again and we talked.

We connected. Then we danced (was it possible—someone who danced as badly as I did?) and the time flew by in a giddy rush until my sister was ready to throw the bouquet.

I smooshed my way into the crowd of would-be bouquet-catchers, wondering all the while how all of my sister’s friends got to be so tall and gazelle-like. At 5’4”, my chances were slim. Then I remembered that the bride had a wicked arm.

The handsome stranger, meanwhile, had moved well behind the crowd and was pointing his camera at a group of girls who were precariously close to the wedding cake, hoping they would topple into it in a mad rush for the flowers. So he never saw it coming.

My sister chucked the bouquet. It sailed well over my head, and well over the outstretched manicured fingers of the six-foot females, past the cake and the onlooking bachelors. It smacked right into the handsome stranger’s head. He was startled, but he managed to catch it while the gazelle women and I looked on, bewildered.

I don’t know if my sister knew what she was doing (her back was turned, after all), or if God just knew that I appreciated a good story. But there was some truth to the old bouquet myth in the end. The handsome stranger, who became my dearest friend, proposed to me later that New Year’s Eve and recently, we snuck off to the courthouse to tie the knot.

It was a simple ceremony. After “man and wife” I kissed him so hard I knocked the display vase of fake flowers in the courthouse chapel over.

A couple of our friends found out we were getting hitched and met us outside with bags of yellow rice (the nearest convenient store was out of white rice) and they pelted us mercilessly. They even managed to hurl half-full bags through our car’s open window while we were driving away. The Civic has smelled like saffron ever since, and we’re still picking yellow grains out of the CD player.

Life is weird, and wonderful, and unexpected, and full of stories.

I watched enough of my friends get married and start families over the years to wonder if I’d missed my chance.

A friend of mine has committed to the bachelorette lifestyle— living it up, traveling the world when she can, not tied down to kids or a significant other. “It’s freeing,” she told me. “I can be myself, go where I want, do what I want.” Being single is not a crime, after all, and there are many who could happily do without all of the cultural expectations and hullabaloo that happens around the 14th of February each year. Big whoop!

But love can also happen at any age.

My aunt got married in her sixties, and while illness took her unexpectedly, those last few years with her husband were happy ones.

There’s no set formula for love, even if the fairy tales or the relationship gurus or the wedding industry tells you otherwise. Single, married, whatever you choose, just don’t let fear or doubt stop you from finding happiness, being yourself or having adventures. I often wonder what would have happened if I had stayed hidden in that room.

Life’s too short not to go dancing with a handsome stranger, should one come your way.

—Mrs. Tracie (Schmidt) Lukens

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and 24 Paint your own 16” x 20” Matisse masterpiece using his style and colors. Beginners welcome, atmosphere is fun. $35 fee includes all materials. 1:30 – 4 p.m. G.T. Bray Recreation Center, Bradenton. 941-742-5923.

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Film Fridays: Great Minds: The Loving Story. A series of documentaries highlighting some of the greatest thinkers, artists and minds of our time. $7/$5. 6 p.m. South Florida Museum, Bradenton. 941-746-4131.

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and 15 27th Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts.

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– 21 Local and Black History Week. Educational exhibits and a series of films featuring local heritage and the history of our nation. All ages. 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. at Laurel Park, 509 Collins Road, Laurel (Nokomis) 941-486-2753.

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Venetian Harmony Chorus.

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Reba Says: Kick Life In The Butt & Have Fun Susie and I how to sing three part harmony.” They started a band called The Singing McEntires, and the trio would sing locally whenever they could.

“Any time there was a solo needed, I volunteered,” McEntire said. “I loved the attention; I was the third of four kids, so I did anything for good attention and singing was the way I got it the best.”

After hearing her performance of the “StarSpangled Banner” at the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City in 1974, country singer Red Steagall helped her get a record deal. Ten years later, McEntire was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards, and she went on to win it the next four years. Today, McEntire holds the record as the female artist with the Reba McEntire: March 8 most CMA Award nomiAt The Strawberry Festival nations (49), and is the biggest female hit maker in Country music history. She earned her 64th

By Tracie Lukens, Editor Top 10 hit and her 35th #1 with “Turn On ountry music star, dancer, actor, The Radio” from her most recent album. writer, producer, host, mom and McEntire’s life and career were recently grandma—at 59, Reba McEntire has featured in the “Reba: All The Women I done it all, and there’s no stopping her. Am” exhibit at the Country Music Hall The title of her most recent album, “All of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The The Women I Am,” says everything— exhibit featured costumes, memorabilia, she’s a true renaissance woman who is video and music from her 40-year career.

“Looking back on your life so far, did you passionate about her music, family and taking on new roles to see where the ever dream you’d get this big,” I asked.

“No, but I am a collector—almost a hoarder. next adventure will lead her.

Lifestyles After 50 had a chance to ask I kept everything from my first grade music about her life, career and what’s ahead. program where I sang “Away in a Manger,” to all my clothes from every movie, every Music video. They had a field day. I enjoyed seeing Growing up in Oklahoma, Reba and her what they selected to display. It was a huge siblings were encouraged to develop their honor and I’m so thrilled they did it.” musical talents by their mother, who had once dreamed of being a country singer. Broadway and the Big Screen At what point did you realize, ‘I could make “When did you know you wanted to go a career out of singing?’” I asked Reba. into acting?” I asked.

“Well, because I’m on stage, acting out It was at a rodeo with her family, she recalled. Her brother Pake was entertaining each song. And when I got into music vidthe crowd with his version of “Ain’t Noth- eos, that was acting too. I wanted to persue ing But a Hound Dog,” which earned him it, so my agent got me the movie Tremors a quarter. Reba wanted to sing, too, “...so I in 1989—that was my first movie. got up right in front of the cowboys, sang “I’d never had an acting class; that was ‘Jesus Loves Me’ and got a nickel for it,” the first acting I’d ever done outside the she said. “After that, mama taught Pake, videos, so it was hard,” she said.

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Her talent shone through the challenges, however, and McEntire went on to play roles in ten more movies. In 1995, she played Annie Oakley in the TV movie Buffalo Girls, and felt so drawn to the role that she auditioned for Annie in the Broadway play “Annie Get Your Gun.” Her performance was met with rave reviews, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award.

Some fans know her best from her sitcom “Reba,” which ran for six seasons, and while her second TV show “Malibu Country” only ran for a year, she’s still excited about future projects.

“I’d love to do a western movie. If Robert Duvall happened to be in it, that would be even better,” she laughed.

Family Of all the roles she’s taken on, one in particular has meant the most to her.

“Being a mom is the greatest thing I’ve ever been able to be a part of. It’s my greatest achievement. I’m very proud of all of them,” she says of her three stepchildren, all grown, and her son Shelby, who is a professional racecar driver. Balancing travel, work and home life hasn’t always been easy. “I guess the greatest challenge is time management,” she said, “but I’ve had great help to make sure everything on the business end is running smoothly, and people on the home end, too.”

Her mom, she says, is her biggest hero, and her greatest musical inspirations have been fellow country stars Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton.

“I had a lot of strong women in my life, and they were my greatest influence. My older sister Alice is in that category, too.”

Some of the things her family taught her that she carries with her to this day are: “If you say you’re going to do something, you do it, don’t back out. Keep your word, work really hard, give everything 110 percent, or don’t do it at all,” she said.

When she does have downtime, McEntire enjoys spending it with loved ones, going to the movies and traveling. Africa, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and road trips across America have been a few of her stops. Austria is still on her bucket list.

She has a message for her listeners: “I just want to let them know how much I appreciate them. I’m in my 40th year of the music business, and I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

To others her age interested in reinventing themselves, Reba McEntire gave this advice: “Don’t let anyone say because you’re 50 you have to get put out to pasture. Life’s just starting; go out there, kick it in the butt and have fun!”

See Reba McEntire perform at the Strawberry Festival on March 8. For tickets and info, visit flstrawberryfestival.com.

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’mon, get happy! The soundtrack to the summer of your life is coming to the Strawberry Festival Mar. 2 at 7:30 p.m. with the Happy Together Tour, featuring The Turtles (Flo & Eddie), Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, Chuck Negron (formally of Three Dog Night), Gary Lewis & The Playboys and Gary U.S. Bonds.

Hear your favorite songs from the ‘60s including “Happy Together,” “Young Girl,” “This Diamond Ring,” “Jeremiah was a Bullfrog” and more. “It’s a great show with nothing but hits,” praises Ron Hausfeld, Tour Manager.

“Everyone will do some flashing back, remembering the good times.” Tickets/info: flstrawberryfestival.com.

Take Me To The Fair!

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t’s time for corn dogs, funnel cakes, craft shows, animals, live bands and the lights and rides of the midway—fair and festival season has returned to Florida!

There’s more to see and do than ever before. Here are the must-sees near you: Florida State Fair February 5 – 16 New this year: Vietnam War Memorial “The Wall That Heals” and the 9/11 Never Forget Traveling Museum. Senior Day on Feb. 9: $7/adv., $9/gate. Info: floridastatefair.com or 1-800-345-3247.

Bay Area Renaissance Festival Weekends: February 14 – March 29 Armored jousting, 12 stages of entertainment, seven theme weekends, food and crafts. New this year: Bacon and beer sampling, ale tasting, Royal Tea and more. Senior Day: Friday, Mar. 27. $15.95. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. adjacent to MOSI, 11315 N 46th St., Tampa. Info: bayarearenfest.com; 800-966-8215.

Pasco County Fair February 16 – 22 Fair standards along with talent shows, rodeo, racing pigs, Sea Lion Splash live seal show, hay bale decorating contest, parade and more. $8/adults. Specials: $3 admission on Feb. 18. Wednesdays: BOGO tickets. Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Rd. 52, Dade City.

Info: pascocountyfair.com; 352-567-6678.

Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair February 26 – March 8 New this year: Contests – Count the Jelly Bean; Hay Bale Decorating; Glue the Shoe.

Tickets: $5/adult in advance. 11831 Bayshore Road, Fort Myers. Tickets and info at swflcfair.com.

Strawberry Festival Feb. 26 – March 8 Enjoy all things strawberry, famous shortcake, big name concerts, parade,

fair favorites and more. Senior Days: Feb. 26 and Mar. 5 – $8 admission.

Mar. 3 – $8 for Red Hatters.

American Heroes Day, Mar. 4 – free admission for military, veterans and first responders with ID. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City. Info: flstrawberryfestival. com or 813-752-9194.

Sarasota County Fair March 13 – 22 ‘60s and ‘70s music, talent and magic shows, bear show, big cat encounter, fair standards and more. Seniors, active military: $4 admission. Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd. Tickets/ info at sarasotafair.com; 941-955-1515.

Lake County Fair April 9 – 18 See Oscar the Robot, The One Man Band, pageants, creative arts, talent shows and more. Senior Days: Apr. 11 and 18 – $5 admission. Apr. 12 – $2 admission. Apr. 14 – $1 admission. Lake County Fairgrounds, 2101 County Rd. 452, Eustis.

Tickets/info at lakecofair.com.

More Festivals Edison Festival of Light: Feb. 5 – 23, downtown Ft. Myers. 239-334-2999; Edisonfestival.org.

Lemon Bay Fest and Cracker Fair: Feb. 7 – 14, Englewood. 941-474-5511; lemonbayfest.com.

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival: Feb. 14, Tampa. beerandbourbon.com/florida.

Silver River Knap-In and Stone Age Arts Festival: Feb. 21 and 22, Ocala.

Silverrivermuseum.com; 352-236-5401.

St. Stefanos Super Greek Festival: Feb. 20 – 22, St. Petersburg. 727-3458235 and supergreekfest.net.

Sumter County Fair: Mar. 6 – 15.

Bushnell. 352-569-6851; sumterfair.net.

Bonita Blues Festival: Mar. 6 and 7, Bonita Springs. bonitablues.com.

Collier County Fair: Mar. 12 – 22, Naples. 239-455-1444; colliercountyfair.com.

Sarasota Folk Festival: Mar. 21 and 22, Osprey. sarasotafolkfestival.org Lifestyles After 50 • February 2015 • page 7

Chocolate In American History

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t’s Valentine’s Day, so pass the chocolate!

Aside from being a traditional gift to your sweetheart this time of year, chocolate has been a celebrated treat in the U.S. for hundreds of years. Here are a few fun facts: Chocolate in American History: • Chocolate was a military ration during the American Revolutionary War. • In 1768, John Hancock, protesting Britain’s decision to tax the colonies without representation in Parliament, organized a boycott of tea from China sold by the British East India Company.

As it was unpatriotic to drink tea, colonists breakfasted on coffee and chocolate instead.

• George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin all drank chocolate.

• Chocolate was drunk for its purported medicinal benefits during the Lewis and Clark Expedition and on the Overland Trails by California Gold Rush miners.

• Amelia Earhart had a cup of chocolate during her record-setting flight over the Pacific from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland on Jan. 11, 1935.

• The first published recipe for brownies appeared in the Sears Roebuck Catalogue during the end of the 19th century.

Take A Surrey Ride

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he Friends of the Legacy Trail (FLT) Surrey Program offers a way for mobility challenged residents and visitors who would otherwise be unable to share in The Legacy Trail to enjoy the experience. Now through March 26, 30 minute surrey trips will leave from Laurel Park at the Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, 509 Collins Rd., Laurel.

The surrey rides will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays with departures at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Riders can sit back and enjoy the ride on a four-passenger, four-wheeled canopy-covered surrey type bicycle while FLT volunteers provide the pedal Lifestyles After 50 • February 2015 • page 8

power. A small indoor lobby area will provide information and educational materials about the animals and plants of The Legacy Trail corridor for passengers while they wait.

Pre-registration is required for your surrey ride by visiting scgov.net/parks, clicking on “View Activities” and searching for the keyword “surrey.”

Space is limited to four participants per ride, per time slot, and participants must be willing to sign a waiver. Sun protection, a light jacket on cooler days and sturdy walking shoes are recommended. Registrants must have the ability to climb up one step onto the surrey bicycle. Rides are free, but donations are appreciated—proceeds benefit Friends of The Legacy Trail, including efforts to extend the trail into downtown Sarasota.

No smoking or pets, please. Subject to cancellation in rainy or cold weather.

For cancellations, contact Laurel Park directly at 941-486-2753. For more info, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000 and ask for Legacy Trail Surrey Rides, or visit legacytrailfriends.org.

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VETERANS CORNER

Finding What’s Missing: Dad’s World War II Story

By Janice Doyle

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t may start with a simple question from a child: What did Grandpa do in the war? Or it may be learning the background to stories Dad has told over and over. For others, it’s a need to find out why a parent never talked about experiences at war.

“Something was always missing from my life,” says Jane Anslaus. “Other people knew how their fathers died. I just knew mine died in the war.”

For children, the loss of a parent can lay the foundation of a lifetime of grievances, says Karolyn Rogers. “I was only five when I lost my father and, while there’s no good time to lose a loved one, it was a tender age to lose him.

The circumstances of his death—and how my family dealt with it—left a palpable void,” says Rogers, author of the new book, When Daddy Comes Home, which details her journey of healing through researching her father’s death during World War II. The way her family dealt with the devastating loss was by not talking about it, she says.

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earlier in my life if I had him growing up—or, at least, better understood his passing,” says Rogers.

By researching his life and death she finally provided what was missing in her heart. She started with two boxes of letters from her father that her mother kept from her through the years. She found that her father, Pfc. Wilmeth, died during the waning days of WWII —in Patton’s secret Third Army during the advance on Berlin—a surprise Rogers found out while finally doing the research in her 60s. She learned her dad earned the Purple Heart and many other decorations.

Wesley Johnson wanted to learn his father’s war story. His dad survived WWII but died when Wesley was only 8. Wesley had a few fragments of stories, a scrapbook and some WWII souvenirs but little notion of what his dad had seen and done. The result of his research is now a thorough website to help others find and tell their stories. Johnson’s website Dad’s War: Finding and Telling Your Father’s World War II Story is a valuable place to start as well. (at wwjohnston. net/dadswar).

Starting a search can begin by clicking on the link “First Steps to Finding Your Dad’s Story.”

The site also includes a place to post stories as well as links to other sites for sharing.

Johnson’s book Dad’s War: Finding and Telling Your Father’s World War II Story—Workshop Book paperback is also a practical, guided resource. It is laid out in useful outline format. Wesley provides many examples of how to start a search and carry through with research. He gives much information on books, websites, periodicals and other places to find information about the service member.

From Sea to Stars: South Florida Museum

By Tracie Schmidt

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went to meet a senior friend at the Parker Manatee Aquarium not too long ago. He was just as grey and whiskered as I remembered, a bit heavier around the middle, perhaps. He’s in decent shape for 65, though—especially for someone who spends most of his time lounging around the pool.

I waved at him through the aquarium glass and watched him drift lazily to the surface where Katelyn, one of his caretakers, held a bowl of fresh veggies.

Snooty the manatee has been a resident of the aquarium since 1966, helping to educate visitors about the endangered mammals and providing companionship for injured manatees who are brought to the aquarium for rehabilitation.

“Even though he’s a senior, he’s still like a little kid sometimes with his habits,” Katelyn remarked as Snooty wiggled his nose for more carrots. “Because of their size and slowness, a lot of people think that manatees aren’t intelligent. That’s not true at all,” she said, “They are very good at problem solving. Especially if it involves food.”

Around Snooty’s aquarium are dioramas of the diverse aquatic life found in Florida’s oceans; I followed them up through the second floor where the aquarium joins the South Florida Museum next door. There, exhibits displayed river and estuary flora and fauna, and a turn-of-the-century cabin surrounded by trees made me feel like a pioneer in Florida’s pine uplands.

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There is plenty to see and do in a single visit to the Parker Manatee Aquarium, South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium.

The South Florida Museum explores the state’s natural and cultural history, from the Pleistoscene epoch to the 21st century. Mastodon fossils, images of giant sloths and dioramas of early man paint a picture of Florida’s prehistoric wilderness. Standing in front of the 6+ foot megalodon jaws made me feel like a light snack— the ancient shark wouldn’t even have to chew.

I turned the corner into a room filled with tools, pottery and art from early native tribes, and later, discovered a map of the coast drawn by a voyager from the Santa Maria.

Other exhibits spotlight the lives of Floridians—from settlers to today— as well as the story of the museum’s founders.

The planetarium has been one of my favorite places to visit since I was a kid. Shows are held at noon, 1:30, 3:15 and 4:15, and on the fourth

Weds. of every month (Feb. 25) at 7 p.m., Jeff Rodgers, the Director of the Bishop Planetarium, hosts “Stelliferous Live,” an event that combines stargazing with a discussion about current events in astronomy. RSVP required; $5.

On Feb. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Bishop Planetarium becomes a forum for discussions at Think + Drink (science). Grab a beverage and a snack and learn about the latest topics in science with guest speakers. RSVP required; $5.

Film Fridays every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Museum boast “the greatest movies you’ve (n)ever seen,” with mindexpanding documentaries, tales from history, great thinkers, discoveries and more. RSVP required; $7.

If you’d like to discover something new about your own backyard, I definitely recommend a visit to the South Florida Museum. Location: 201 10th Street West, Bradenton. Hours: Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Seniors (65+) $17; adults $19. To learn more, or to RSVP for events, call 941-746-4131 or visit southfloridamuseum.org.

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One current example of this resides in the red crest of the rooster’s comb. This anatomical feature contains a naturally occurring substance called hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is also present in humans, and is a primary ingredient in synovial fluid, the body’s natural joint lubricant.

As we age and endure the stress of continued use, the body’s synovial fluid can become depleted, especially in the knees, which are the body’s largest weight bearing joint. This can lead to a reduction in joint space resulting in loss of cartilage, swelling and discomfort, as well a reduced strength and limited range of motion. This process results in a condition known as osteoarthritis of the knee, sometimes referred to as “wear and tear arthritis.”

Until recently, primary arthritis treatments were limited to corticosteroid injections, physical therapy and knee replacement surgery. Now, scientists have

successfully extracted, purified and concentrated the hyaluronic acid found within the rooster’s comb into a product known as Hyalgan.

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Stem Cells May Be The Next Penicillin

By David Ebner, Staff Writer

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onsider the history of penicillin. In 1939, while Poland was surrendering to Hitler’s Blitzkrieg German offensive, a Scottish biologist by the name of Sir Alexander Fleming was on his 10th year of studying his accidental discovery named penicillin. Sir Alexander Fleming did not know the magnitude that his mold experiments would have a short five years later when the antibiotic would save thousands of lives on the French beachfront on D-Day. It wasn’t until 1945 that Sir Alexander Fleming was acknowledged for his service to the medical field by being awarded the Nobel Prize. Since then, penicillin has been used in vast quantities and has saved millions of lives.

With further advancements in the study of stem cells, the question is posed: are stem cells the next penicillin? Stem cells and penicillin both come from humble beginnings and accidental discoveries; they are both used to treat life-threatening conditions and diseases; and just like penicillin, stem cell biologists have won Nobel Prizes due to the practical uses of their discoveries.

The discovery of penicillin was an early example of groundbreaking medical advancements changing the course of modern medicine.

Stem cells have also been studied extensively over time and have crept into the national dialogue as a buzz word for certain political agendas, particularly the stem cells found in fetuses. How-

ever, the actual stem cells that are now being used to treat diseases in the United States, and the same cells that warranted the 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine, are adult stem cells. This type of stem cell is found in fully developed individuals and flourish in all people regardless of age or health.

Most cells found in the body have developed into a specific type of cell, like a skin cell or a brain cell. At the turn of the 20th century, biologists discovered that some cells (stem cells) have not yet been assigned as a certain type of cell. They are simply blank cells standing by to meet your body’s needs.

Stem cells being used to treat diseases traces back to 1968 when the first bone marrow transplant was used to treat a patient suffering from leukemia.

Placing healthy stem cells into a sick individual’s body results in the creation of only healthy blood cells that are not infected with the disease. In turn, these cells replace the diseased ones and start to heal the patient.

Today, one clinic, the Lung Institute, is using adult stem cells harvested from the patient’s own fat, blood and

bone marrow to provide similar healing results for people with lung diseases.

Their website, www.lunginstitite.com, states that they have treated over 500 patients to date. These physicians take the blank stem cells from the patient, then they clean and separate the cells.

Once this is done, they use a growth factor that will turn just a few thousand healthy cells into millions. Then, the cells are reintroduced into the patient’s body. The result is that the healthy cells replace the damaged ones found in the lungs. Not only can this slow the progression of the disease, but it also works to restore lung function.

Just as people were wary about how penicillin might help fight infections when first developed, there is some hesitation that stem cell technology can help treat diseases. However, just like penicillin was recognized by the scientific community, so are stem cell developments. If the number of people successfully treated with stem cells already is any indication, then it will undoubtedly be heralded, like penicillin, as the groundbreaking medical technology of its time.

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Being lonely has a bigger eeling lonely? You’re not alone. A study by the National Institute on impact on mortality than smoking, Aging found 43% percent of adults 65 obesity, physical inactivity and and older feel lonely, even though only drinking, says Louise Hawkley, 18% live alone. A powerful antidote: a senior research scientist at the University of Chicago who studFind a way to connect with people.

That’s what Delores Muldrew, 70, de- ies health and well-being in aging. cided to do when she retired three years “Loneliness trumps all of those ago as an insurance sales supervisor. other factors,” Hawkley says.

Feeling very lonely or feeling It was only after Cecil Daniels, 73, Through the AARP Experience Corps, which uses older volunteers in 20 cities lonely over a period of time doubles your retired as a school administrator that to boost literacy of elementary school chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease he realized how lonely he was. Then students, she spends three days a week and can cause sleep problems, high blood a friend suggested the SilverSneakers helping Philadelphia first graders to read. pressure and depression, says Dr. Carla Fitness program (silversneakers.com).

SilverSneakers, an exercise program “I fell in love with the kids immediately. Perissinotto, assistant professor of geriThey have such a great capacity to love,” atrics at the University of California, San for older adults, is available at 12,000 she says. Muldrew, who never married, Francisco. Loneliness also is associated locations nationwide and offered through says the program has “provided me with “with functional decline, meaning not be- Medicare Advantage and other health a purpose”—and she gets to spend time ing able to do activities of daily living as plans. “People get together for the socialwell,” says Perissinotto, who conducted ization,” says Daniels, who lives in Miami with teachers and other volunteers.

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Even if you’re not lonely now, prepare “I’ve found the program to be invigorator a close friend has died, or your children and grandchildren live elsewhere. It’s es- for the years you could be—stay in touch ing both emotionally and physically.” sential to hang out with friends, volunteer, with friends and find new social activijoin a club or find another way to be with ties. “Relationships become increasingly Look for Places to Make Connections If you are seeking volunteer opporpeople, according to health experts. Stud- important as we age and it pays to nurture tunities, check out the Senior Corps ies show that individuals who have good those now,” Hawkley says.

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program of the Corporation of National & Community Service (nationalservice.gov/ programs/senior-corps). Also look at AARP’s Create the Good (createthegood.org) and VolunteerMatch.org.

Eldercare Locator (eldercare. gov) can connect you with local activities through your Area Agency on Aging. Activities can include group meals, fitness classes, theater outings and senior center programs. Check out community college offerings aimed at seniors.

For homebound adults, ask your aging agency for information on your community’s Friendly Visitors Program, which sends volunteers to visit seniors’ homes.

The program also enables the homebound to call others who are homebound.

If it’s difficult to invite friends over, Hawkley says, speak with friends and family by phone. “Some agreed-upon schedule of calls could go a long way to ensuring a sense of connection,” she says. Plus, Hawkley says, “a pet can be a great companion and arguably a helpful defense against loneliness.”

Dramatic Improvement In Woman’s Musculoskeletal Health After Using Low-Intensity Vibration

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ike many older adults, Method exercise and posture Sara Meeks, 74, is at risk program is recognized both in from musculoskeletal degenthe United States and internaeration that affects the health tionally to prevent, arrest and of her bones, leaving her vulreverse the postural changes nerable to painful fractures. that negatively impact muscuDiagnosed several years loskeletal wellness. ago, Sara is still technically Sara began using low-intensiconsidered osteoporotic, but ty vibration about 7 years ago at a time when her muscuwhen she discovered research loskeletal health is expected

by Marodyne Co-Founder and to be deteriorating at a rapid Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Sara Meeks pace, it is actually improving.

Clinton Rubin. Dr. Rubin has Sara puts these improvements in mus- spent more than 30 years researching culoskeletal health down to her compre- the effects of low-intensity vibration in hensive program that includes the use of relationship to musculoskeletal issues. low-intensity vibration, a therapy that can “I’m really excited to see technology stimulate the repair of and maintenance available like this,” Sara said. “I’m an adof musculoskeletal tissues. vocate of a non-drug approach to health.”

“Since I’ve started using the low- High intensity vibration therapy, called intensity vibration as part of my com- whole-body vibration, is available, but prehensive routine, my bone density has this is considered risky and may even be improved a lot,” Sara said. harmful to the elderly, frail or infirm.

As a physical therapist, Sara has focused “Whole-body vibration can be dangerthe last 30 years of her career on muscu- ous,” Sara said. “The devices can give loskeletal health, so she knows just how you headaches. That’s not what my important healthy and strong muscles are patients want; they want safety.” for supporting bone health. Her Meeks Dr. Rubin’s LivMD device is the only

vibration therapy Sara recommends to her clients. Both she and her husband have been using the low-intensity vibration daily to support their musculoskeletal health, said Sara.

LivMD was developed in line with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) safety standards.

The device, that accelerates the user at 0.4g at a frequency of 30HZ, is safe to stand on for up to four hours per day, according to the International Standard Organization 2631 evaluation of human exposure to whole body vibration.

“It’s the only one I would use because it was designed with safety in mind,” Sara said. Sara described the sensation while standing on the device as a nice buzzing that works its way through the body “In my experience, people don’t like to exercise. If you can give them something that fits into their daily life, they’re more likely to do it. This fits into your life.”

Contact Sara Meeks for more information about low-intensity vibration and her programs by visiting her website www.SaraMeeksPt.com. To learn more about LivMD, visit www.LivMD.us.

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Take 5 for Heart Health, Longer Life

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arathoners are the thoroughbreds of highperformance runners, but even the draft horses of the running world—slow and steady joggers—improve their health.

A study by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds that even five to 10 minutes a day of low-intensity running is enough to extend life by several years, compared with not running at all. It shows that the minimal healthy “dose” of exercise is smaller than many people might assume.

Take five to stay alive The new study focused on a group of more than 55,000 men and women ages 18 to 100. About a quarter of them were runners. Over 15 years, those who ran just 50 minutes a week or fewer at a moderate pace were less likely to die from either cardiovascular disease or any cause, compared with those who didn’t run at all.

The study suggests a relatively low entry level for the benefit of jogging, but it is not a prescription. “A little bit is good but a little bit more is probably better,” Dr. Baggish says. A 2013 study in Denmark suggested

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that the “sweet spot” for maximum longevity is up to 2.5 hours of running a week.

Feeling better “Many dedicated longterm runners do not run because they want to live longer,” Dr. Baggish notes. “They run because it makes them feel better on a daily basis. There is a mood elevating, qualityof-life benefit that comes from being a regular exerciser.”

For regular runners, the cost of feeling good can be strains and sprains, so Dr. Baggish advocates for the value of what he calls “active rest.” His rule of thumb, not supported by any specific research, is that it’s a good idea to spend 25 percent of exercise time over the course of a year running at a lower level of intensity or doing other activities like swimming or biking.

“The body responds to training, but to preserve that benefit over the long haul there needs to be active periods of recovery,” Dr. Baggish says. “Pulling back allows the body to repair and heal.” (Harvard Men’s Health Watch)

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elcome to this month’s Tech Talk column, where we cover the latest apps, gadgets and websites that make life a little easier.

We’re giving away the Leuchtturm1917 NotebookwithWhitelines LinkTechnology this month. These smart notebooks combine the best of traditional and digital mediums.

Write or draw on the pages as you would on a regular journal, then download and open the free Whitelines app on your smart phone.

Hold your phone over the book, line it up with guides on the page, and the app makes a clean digital copy of your page automatically—no background lines! You can then send it via email or save it to an Evernote or Dropbox account.

Send your loved one a hand-drawn valentine digitally without a scanner! The notebooks start at $13.95. Order at www. leuchtturm1917usa.com and amazon.com.

We’re giving away two notebooks to one lucky winner this month so you can share with a friend! One is 6 x 8 in. and one is 9 x 12.5 in.

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Send us your name, address and phone number by Feb. 19. The drawing will be held on Feb. 20, and the winner will be contacted and announced in the March issue of Lifestyles After 50. Look for more giveaways in upcoming editions. Good luck!

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Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Heart-Healthy Desserts

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he aim of healthy nutrition is a critical one, especially for those who want to achieve optimum heart health.

But how necessary is it to do without the sweet things in life? As it turns out, it’s not necessary at all. Just add a dash of resolve, a pinch of creativity, and stir. The results are a lot tastier than you might have imagined. Check out these suggestions for some truly amazing, impeccably flavorful heart-healthy desserts and drinks. (From spot55.com)

Fresh Fruit Kebabs

4 oz. fat-free, sugar-free lemon yogurt 1 tsp. lime juice 1 tsp. lime zest 4 to 6 pineapple chunks 4 to 6 whole strawberries 4 to 6 red grapes 1 peeled and diced kiwi Approximately half a banana, sliced 4 skewers Instructions: Mix the yogurt, lime juice and lime zest in a bowl, cover and refrigerate.

Spear the individual fruit pieces onto the skewers and serve with yogurt dip.

Strawberry Shortcake 6 cups sliced strawberries 3/4 cup plain, fat-free yogurt 1 3/4 cups sifted whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup sifted plain flour 2 1/2 tsp. low-sodium baking powder.

1 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup chilled trans-free margarine.

3/4 cup chilled skim milk

Instructions: Mix flours, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl.

Cut the chilled margarine into the bowl, using a fork to break it into small chunks.

Add the chilled skim milk and stir into a moist dough. Knead the dough by hand and use a rolling pin to shape it into a 1/4inch thick rectangle.

Slice the dough into 8 squares.

Bake at 450 degrees on a baking pan until golden.

When ready to serve, simply add strawberries and yogurt and commence devouring.

Peaches A La Mode

2 peeled, sliced peaches 1/8 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup low-fat granola 1 cup fat-free vanilla ice cream

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put peaches in a baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray, and bake 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with granola and cinnamon, and bake another 30 minutes.

Cool for 10 minutes, then serve with fat-free vanilla ice cream.

Cranberry Spritzer

1 qt. low-calorie cranberry juice 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 qt. carbonated water 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup raspberry sherbet 10 lemon or lime wedges

Instructions: Refrigerate the juices and water until cold, then mix the juices, water, sugar and sherbet into a large pitcher.

Serve with lemon or lime wedges.

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“Easy Boarding” Bicycle Puts Older Adults On The Road To Better Health

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recent AARP study reveals that 63 percent of Americans ages 50 – 79 believe that exercise is the “best thing” they can do for their health. Yet, lack of flexibility and conditions like arthritis sometimes prohibit older adults from enjoying a full range of fitness options.

Biria USA’s “Easy Boarding” bike— which features an award-winning German design—is helping to change that.

The “Easy Boarding” bike makes cycling easier for older adults because it has a frame bar that is only six inches off the ground, creating a stepthrough frame that is extremely easy to mount. Riders can mount The “Easy Boarding” bike simply by lifting their leg less than six inches—rather than up and over the bike’s frame, like on traditional designs. The bikes feature: • An award-winning unisex design that is ideal for people looking for comfort • A frame bar that is only six inches from the ground, creating a step-through frame that is extremely easy to mount and dismount

• A comfortable seating angle that keeps the back upright

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By Elle Layne

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et’s face it. When you get to my age, you’re done playing games when it comes to dating. Been there, done that. That’s part of the reason why some boomers are turning to the convenience of online dating, whether they are looking for a friend, a fling or a long-term commitment.

Convenient though they may be, we all know that dating sites aren’t foolproof.

But they can be a rewarding experience if you shop wisely and safely. Here’s some important stuff to keep in mind before casting a line into the online pool: How it Works If you’re unfamiliar with online dating, most services follow a similar format.

You start by creating a profile. In it, you list personal traits or answer questions about yourself and what you’re looking for in an ideal mate. You attach a photo or two to your profile and send it off into the dating community, where potential mates can see your picture and browse your profile—and vice versa—and you can contact one another via e-mail or a built-in messaging system.

Some online dating sites are free, while others will charge additional fees for professional matching services, access to certain features or the ability to contact a potential suitor.

Pros: Online dating sites can be an affordable way to connect with a large number of people at once, and can help you find matches by interest or compatibility. They also offer some anonymity, as well as icebreakers, which can be helpful if you are shy about approaching others.

Cons: There’s always the potential for false profiles—whether they are ads or samples created by the site to generate interest; scam artists trying to phish for personal info; or simply members who are dishonest about their attributes.

Middle-Aged Women Missing Passion Seek Affairs, Not Divorce

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hen middle-aged women seek extra-marital affairs, they are looking for more romantic passion, which includes sex—and don’t want to divorce their husbands, suggests new research.

“Being happy in marriage is far different than being happy in bed,” said Eric Anderson, a professor of sexuality at the University of Winchester in England and the chief science officer at AshleyMadison.com, a website for those interested in having extra-marital affairs. Their study focused on 100 heterosexual, married females, 35 – 45, and their conversations with potential suitors in hopes of determining what drives them to infidelity.

The researchers found that 67 percent of the women were seeking affairs because they wanted more romantic passion, which always included sex.

“But, the most surprising finding is that none of the 100 women were looking to leave their husbands,” said Anderson, who co-authored the study with Matthew H. Rafalow, a doctoral candidate in sociology at the University of California-Irvine, and Matthew Ripley, a doctoral candidate in sociology at the University of Southern

California. “Instead, they were adamant that they were not looking for a new husband.

Many even stated their overt love for their husbands, painting them in a positive light.”

According to Anderson, he thought women might be looking for sexual affairs because they were unhappy with their husbands or because they felt unloved. “But this was not the case,” he said. “Our results reflect not martial disharmony, but the sexual monotony that is a social fact of the nature of long-term monogamous relationships. The most predictable thing about a relationship is that, the longer it progresses, the quality and the frequency of sex between the couple will fade. This is because we get used to and bored of the same body.”

While popular culture suggests that men cheat because “they have a stronger libido and women cheat because there is something wrong with the emotional aspect of their relationship, our findings challenge these perceptions,” Anderson said. “Our research suggests that men and women are not as different from each other as some may think.” (From The American Sociological Association; asanet.org)

Most “free” sites require a subscription fee before you can truly connect with other users, and some can be difficult to cancel or get a refund for. Subscriptions can also auto-renew without informing you first.

Three Tips for Date Site Shopping 1. Choose a site that best fits your interests. Are you looking for sex, a friend or marriage? How about someone with similar beliefs? Are you looking for a younger (or older) mate, or someone who shares certain interests? Doing some soul-searching early on can help you narrow your site-searching later. A smaller, more niche-oriented site may have a better match for you than millions of profiles on a larger site.

2. Read reviews from other users before subscribing. Stay away from sites with reports of questionable billing practices, large numbers of fake profiles or poor customer service.

3. Try a few. Test drive each site for ease of use, profile customization and dating pool size before subscribing, if you can.

Do they overwhelm you with matches that are poor fits, or do you have to hunt to find a single match within driving distance?

Here are a few popular dating sites geared toward the 50+ crowd: SeniorFriendFinder.com: About 300,000 members worldwide seeking friends or serious relationships. Basic features: free; Unlimited access: around $12/mo.

SeniorMatch.com: Around 500,000 single members. $29/mo.

AARP Dating (dating.aarp.org): Encourages face-to-face meetings. Propose a date or scan dates suggested by potential partners. Seven-day free trial; $17.50/mo.

Match.com: Boasts 2.5 million mature members and a matching service. $20.99/ mo. My experiences were mixed, but a friend of mine met her husband here.

Author’s note: Meetup.com: While it’s not a dating site, it’s a (truly) free site that can be used to connect with local singles’ or interest groups, romantic or otherwise. If you don’t meet Mr. or Mrs. Right, you’ll at least make a few friends and have a good time.

Other dating sites abound; I wish you happy hunting! In the meantime, stay tuned for part two, where we’ll talk about online dating safety and ways to make your profile more effective.

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Subscriptions Now On Sale For Venice Theatre’s 2015-2016 Season

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lthough there are still plenty of shows to see this season, (Ring of Fire, Mary Poppins and The Kingston Trio being this month’s highlights) the theatre always gives subscribers ample time to prepare for the following year. Here’s what’s coming:

Mainstage Series

Exit Laughing, a new Sept. 29 – Oct. 18, 2015

comedy:

Hair (The American Tribal Love Rock Musical); Directed by stage and screen legend Ben Vereen! Nov. 10 – Dec. 12, 2015 Noises Off, often called the funniest farce ever written: Jan. 12 – 31, 2016 Ragtime, the theatre’s biggest hit from 2010, back during the height of season!

Feb. 16 – March 13, 2016

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, “Something for everyone: A comedy tonight!” April 5 – 24, 2016

Stage II Series

The Beauty Queen of Leenane, a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh: Nov. 5 – 22, 2015

Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Steven Sondheim’s musical thriller: Jan. 21 – Feb. 14, 2016

Venus in Fur, based on David Ives’ erotic novel of the same name: March 31 – April 17, 2016 Metamorphoses, a re-telling of Ovid’s tales: April 28 – May 15, 2016

The theatre also presents a Summer Stock show in July and August. This year’s production will be the beloved musical Brigadoon. The Cabaret Series also begins in the summer with the 3rd Annual Cabaret Festival and continues with Church Basement Ladies and returns of two sell-outs, The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical and The Rocky Horror Show. Finally, the theatre’s familyfriendly Generations Series will include the annual production of A Christmas Carol, I Never Saw Another Butterfly and the musical James and the Giant Peach.

Remember, becoming a subscriber is the best way to save money on your theatre tickets. Call the box office today at 941-488-1115 for more details.

Join The Players Theatre On A Journey To Be Healed With “Violet: The Musical”

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eginning February 11 and continuing until March 1, The Players embarks on a heart-stirring odyssey of illusions with the inspirational musical “Violet”—the moving story of a woman grappling with shame, self-delusion and the fear that a deformity will forever leave her standing alone outside the circle of humanity.

As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward axe blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face.

With enough money finally saved, she’s traveling across the racially segregated 1964 Deep South toward a miracle—the healing touch of a TV evangelist that will make her beautiful.

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intervention but the more tangible comfort of human attachments and the veil-raising truth of love. The show features a score of show-stopping anthems ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel. Tickets are $25 for regular seating, $30 for seats in rows A – E and $12 for kids 18 and under. Don’t know where to go or what to do for Valentine’s Day? (nudge)(wink). Here you go.

Call 941-365-2494 or visit online at www.theplayers.org.

Say “I Do” Again

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ouples are invited to gather to celebrate a renewal of wedding vows. A magistrate will perform this non-denominational service beginning promptly at 6 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at two locations: Siesta Beach in Sarasota and Maxine Barritt Park in Venice. Light refreshments will be served. Arrive early for best parking.

The fee is only $5 per couple, and pre-registration is required by Feb. 11.

For details, call 941-861-5000 and ask about Say “I Do” Again.

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or a wonderful afternoon of beautiful harmonies and popular music, enjoy “A Topsy Turvy Year” presented by Magic of Manatee Sweet Adelines Chorus. The concert also features guest performers “Main Street,” 2014 International Men’s Barbershop Quartet Bronze Medalists.

Under the direction of Lois Van Beek, the show is Saturday, February 14 at 2 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th Street W., Bradenton. Tickets

are $18; call Una at 941-792-6427 or visit www.magicofmanatee.com for more information.

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The Florida Orchestra: Valentine Concerts, Mozart and More!

Henry Adams

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icking off the month of February at the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks, The Florida Orchestra’s (TFO) newly appointed Music Director Designate Michael Francis will lead the orchestra and The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay in Faure’s gorgeous Requiem, along with Henri Dutilleux’s Métaboles, and Maurice Ravel’s charming Mother Goose in the complete ballet score version. Feb. 7 and 8 in St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

Enjoy complimentary coffee and doughnuts at the next morning Coffee Concert with Principal Guest Conductor Stuart Malina leading the orchestra in favorite romantic themes for the Valentine’s weekend. Music includes highlights from Bernstein’s West Side Story, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Bizet’s Carmen and Gershwin’s Girl Crazy, along with music by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and others. These concerts are Feb 11, 10 a.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, and Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.

You can also celebrate Valentine’s Day at the next Raymond James Pops concert with multi-award-winning vocalist Denzal Sinclaire singing the heart-winning ballads of the great Nat King Cole. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in St. Petersburg on Feb.14 and 7:30 p.m. in Clearwater on Feb. 15.

The following Masterworks concert offers a night of virtuosic displays with Frenchman Pascal Rogé performing Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert also includes Wagner’s dramatic Overture to Tannhäuser and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4. Associate Conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Perry So conducts on Feb. 20, 21 and 22 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

Karen Gomyo performs Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, “Turkish.” New York Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Joshua Weilerstein leads TFO in this program, which also includes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 and Thomas Adès’ Three Studies from Couperin. Concerts are Feb. 27 and 28 and Mar. 1 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

For tickets, visit floridaorchestra.org or call 727-892-3337 or 1-800-662-7286.

New Books

“The Art Of Not Having It All: True Stories of Men, Sex and Other Disasters” Melissa Kite

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or Melissa, it seemed like every woman she knew was heroically juggling work and family life, but there was a note on her fridge that read, “Don’t forget to get married and have kids,” which had been covered up by shopping lists and dry-cleaner receipts.

A “modern-day Bridget Jones” (Easy Living Magazine), she didn’t believe there was anyone out there even remotely like her. “The Art Of Not Having It All” is Melissa’s relatable journey toward understanding that not having it all—the white picket fence, the kid, the job, and Mr. Right— was enough for her, and can be for others as well.

The book is available at Amazon.com, Google Books and us.macmillan.com.

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“The Widow or Widower Next Door” Mary Lee Robinson

In her book, Mary Lee recounts the day that doctors told her that her husband, Pat, who suffered from a cerebral hemmorage at 63, was not going to be with her much longer. She took a red marker and a ballpoint pen with her to the hospital on Valentine’s Day, then took his hand and drew a heart on his palm.

She wrote “my heart” inside it and said ‘I love you; you hold my heart in your hand.’ The mortician left it in place. Mary Lee states, “Pat still holds my heart in his hand and my heart is warm because of it.”

“The Widow or Widower Next Door” is a collection of stories from 25 storytellers revealing the unexpected reactions that occur after the death of a loved one. “We hope to educate others about what is helpful and what is not when a friend or loved one is grieving,” Mary Lee says.

Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Google Books and maryleerobinson.com.

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