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Giving Thanks INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Long Distance Caregiving • Holiday Wine • Spotlight on Small Museums • Turkey Talk

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Say “Thanks” To A Caregiver This Month 4. Help a family caregiver decorate their home for the holidays or offer to address envelopes for their holiday cards.

Dear Readers,

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all is my favorite time of year. I grew up in the forests of North Carolina and one of the things I looked forward Tracie Schmidt, to most, from late Editor October to early November, was seeing the leaves change.

In grade school one year, our teachers asked us to make a leaf log. This involved taking a leaf from a selection of different species of trees once a week for five weeks and pressing them in a notebook next to the date they were gathered. I watched as the days went by and, slowly, green dogwood leaves mottled and turned red, poplars shifted into gold, red maple became a fiery orange and the big sweetgum in our backyard mellowed into a deep purple.

As an adult, the fall change serves to remind me that, right before the winter of our lives, we can be the most colorful, the most bold and the most vibrant version of ourselves—far more so than we ever were in our summer. Aging is a time for fearless self expression.

We don’t get much leaf-turning here in Florida, so I satisfy my fall color cravings by going to a local craft store and buying sprigs of faux fall leaf boughs to decorate my house with. It’s shameless, but it helps.

While I was there, a thanksgiving craft caught my eye and I thought I would share it with you. It’s a way to make your own leaf log, of sorts. But instead of documenting change, it’s a way to keep track of the things you’re thankful for. Look for the “Thankful Tree” craft column in this issue to learn how to make your own; it’s a great activity to do with the grandkids.

5. Offer comic relief!

Purchase tickets to a local comedy club, give a family caregiver your favorite funny movie to view, or provide them with a book on tape.

Speaking of Thanks If you have a caregiver in your life, there is much to be thankful for.

To celebrate National Caregivers Month, we are honoring all of the unsung heroes out there—especially the ones who must cope with caring for a loved one over long distances.

Here are a few small ways you can say “Thanks” to a caregiver in your life. (Or if it’s you, there’s no harm in passing this anonymously to a friend. Go on, you’ve earned some appreciation!) These 10 tips come from the National Family Caregiver Association (caregiver.org).

1. Offer a few hours of respite time to a family caregiver so they can spend time with friends, or simply relax.

2. Send a card of appreciation or a bouquet of flowers to brighten a family caregiver’s day.

3. Encourage local businesses to offer a free service for family caregivers through the month of November.

6. Find 12 different photos of the caregiver’s family and friends. Have a copy center create a 2015 calendar that the family caregiver can use to keep track of appointments and events.

7. Offer to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a caregiving family in your community, so they can just relax and enjoy the holiday.

8. Take a few minutes to write a letter.

Encourage your faith community to ask for prayers not only for those who are ill, but also those who care for them.

9. Encourage family caregivers to become a part of the National Family Caregiver Story Project (caregiver action.org/resources/story-project).

It’s a great place to not only share but read about others in like situations.

10. Help a family caregiver find new educational materials and support through family caregiving websites or by calling local social service agencies for help.

Thanks for reading our magazine, and happy holidays!

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uesday and Thursdays Yoga in the Garden. $10 per class or 3/$25. 10 a.m. Palma Sola Botanical Park, Bradenton. 414-333-8078.

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aturdays and Sundays Sarasota Swap Meet. Find great deals on plants and herbs, local produce, food and beverage, tools, arts, crafts and more. Free. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 125 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. 239-287-0890.

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Woodwork, jewelry, scarves, pottery, wreaths, wallets, shell decorations. $24.

11:15 a.m. Hosted by the Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee. Laurel Oak Country Club. 941-306-5633.

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through Dec 18. Scottish Country Dancing. A diverse group from all over the world that loves Scottish Country Dancing. $5. Thursdays at 7 p.m. Sarasota Bayfront Center. 941-923-2431.

First Annual Bun Softener Fun Ride and Poker Run. Breakfast: 7 a.m. and registration: 8:30 a.m. Buckaroo Roadhouse, Bradenton. Kickstands up at 10 a.m. Stops in Osprey, Venice, Arcadia and Wauchula. $15 rider/$10 passenger. Cash prizes. 813-446-7995.

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– 23 Sarasota Medieval Fair. Three weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts and pure family fun. $16.95. 9:45 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sarasota County Fairgrounds. 888-303-3247.

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and 9 St. Armands Art Festival.

Sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more. Free admission.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. 561-746-6615.

22, 23 Sarasota-Bradenton Home Show. Free. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bradenton Area Convention Center, Palmetto. 877-730-7469.

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A Woodland Stroll on the Pocono. Environmental specialist Jeff Weber leads a stroll from upland habitats to the shores of Shakett Creek.

Free. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pocono Trail Preserve, Nokomis. 941-861-7275.

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Venice Blues Festival. Featuring the legendary Chicago blues man, Mac Arnold. $25. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Maxine Barritt Park, Venice. Call for more info at 941-484-6722.

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Sarasota Youth Opera presents “The Hobbit” Recount how a comfort-loving hobbit accidentally acquires the golden ring of power. $12 – $55 tickets. 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House. 941-328-1300.

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Mixon’s Concert in the Grove.

Enjoy live music in the midst of the orange groves. Beer, wine, food and soft drinks available. $5. 6 p.m. Mixon Fruit Farm, Bradenton. 941-748-5829.

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Boutique and Luncheon. Just in time for the Holiday gift-giving.

21, 22 “Copenhagen.” A live theatrical performance about a meeting in 1941 that unintentionally decided whether Hitler would acquire nuclear power before the Allies. $15.

7 p.m. South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium, Bradenton. 941-746-4131.

Doo Wop Oldies Dance. Three hours of live entertainment.

BYOB. $15. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Venice Community Center. 941-497-2480.

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Scrapbooking and Card Making Class. $7. 1 to 3 p.m., Renaissance on 9th, Bradenton.

Details at 941-749-0100.

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ec. 4 Holiday Splendor. Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holiday season and enjoy music and performances by local schools. Food and beverages available. Free with one unwrapped toy or $10. 5 – 9 p.m.

The Ringling Circus Museum, Sarasota. 941-359-5700.

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ec. 6 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. Sample signature dishes from 30 local restaurants, enjoy wine, beer and soft drinks, live entertainment and free parking. $25/$35. 12 – 2 p.m. The Resort at Longboat Key Club. 941-383-0440.

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ine is the perfect complement to any occasion, whether celebrating with friends or enjoying your favorite meal. With the grape harvest in full swing, now is the perfect time to learn more about wines, flavors and pairing to deepen your enjoyment of this beverage. Here are three ways to get the most out of this exciting season.

Chardonnay. With aromas of lemon drop, yellow apple and subtle toasted oak, this wine pairs beautifully with breast meat and balances dishes like creamy potatoes or roasted carrots. lf darker meat is your preference, consider a richer style with a lush texture and spicy notes that can hold up to the more intense flavors of the wing and leg meat.

Pleasing pinot Pinot noir is the perfect addition to any party because it pleases a lot of palates and doesn’t overwhelm classic Thanksgiving food. Pinot’s inherent earthiness and notes of plums, cherries and spice notes like vanilla and nutmeg are a natural pairing with cranberries, dark meat turkey, stuffing and root vegetables.

Like chardonnay, there’s a pinot noir that complements almost any menu.

A darker, concentrated pinot noir will hold up to deeper flavors, while a more vibrant, juicy wine such as the La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a great option for pairing with the variety of flavors of delicious side dishes that a Thanksgiving feast delivers.

Not only will it pair well with both dark and light meat, but its sweet spice and classic earthy notes resonate well with the savory herbs often seen in holiday dishes.

Train your senses Wine tasting notes often include descriptions of aromas and flavors, including many fruits and baking spices.

Train your nose and your palate by heading to the grocery store or farmers market. Pick up a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and then start sniffing and tasting. You’ll soon discover green apple and yellow apple have different scents and flavors, and you’ll start to recognize the distinctions between cinnamon and clove. Then open a bottle of wine and see if you can pick out those sensory characteristics.

Retirement Living Explore new wines Gathering friends for an evening of wine tasting is a great way to discover new favorites.

Structure your party by asking each person to bring a bottle of the same varietal, like chardonnay or pinot noir, so you can taste the varied expressions of the same grape. Or, ask everyone to bring a different varietal so you can compare and contrast the wines.

Easy Thanksgiving Wine Pairings ºGathering friends and family over a delicious meal is often a highlight of the holiday season.

As you start to plan your menu for the big day, remember to consider which wines you’ll offer as perfect pairings for your favorite dishes.

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Whether you’re preparing a traditional feast or planning to fill the table with new harvest-inspired recipes, food writers and wine connoisseurs agree—chardonnay and pinot noir are the ultimate Thanksgiving wines.

Versatile chardonnay One of the primary reasons chardonnay is at the top of a Thanksgiving wine list is

the flexibility inherent in America’s most popular white wine grape.

Chardonnay flavor profiles can range from fruit-forward with bright acidity to big, rich and opulent. In either case, it’s the right white for the job.

If you prefer white meat and lighter fare, choose a lively chardonnay with notes of citrus, like the La Crema Sonoma Coast

Serving wines To best showcase the wines you select, it’s important to serve them at the right temperature. With just a few adjustments, you can bring out the best in your favorite wine’s unique flavor profile, character and bouquet.

White wine is best when served between 45 and 50 degrees F. Served too cold, the flavors and aromas will be masked, and served too warm they become flat.

Conversely, in general, red wines should be served a bit warmer, between 55 and 65 degrees F. A colder serving temperature will make a red wine seem excessively acidic, and warmer will bring out an overly alcoholic flavor. Chill room-temperature pinot noir for 10 – 15 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

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Family Holiday Survival Tips Set realistic expectations about family members’ behavior. The narcissist, nonstop talker or chronic complainer is not going to change. Plan to steer clear of them if possible, otherwise limit the amount of time you spend with them.

Give yourself a pep talk. Reassure yourself that you are up to the challenge of gracefully handling a few hours with anyone. If you are particularly anxious about a gathering, invite a friend along for support.

Aim to cut your visit short as a last resort. Plan something to look forward to afterwards.

BY LISA M. PETSCHE

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he holiday season is a hectic time for many people. Staying sane is even more of a challenge for those who don’t get along well with their extended family.

Every family has dysfunction, of course, because no member is perfect.

But some families are prone to more interpersonal tension than others, due to diverse personalities, circumstances, values and lifestyles among members.

Read on for some tips on how to cope with the almost inevitable stress inherent when relatives get together for the holidays.

During a Gathering: Do’s and Don’ts Avoid consuming alcohol; otherwise, limit yourself to one or two drinks. Disinhibition can cause you to say things you may regret.

Practice good listening skills: pay attention, don’t interrupt and ask open-ended questions. Be conscious of your non-verbal language, keeping your posture open (avoid crossing your arms), making eye contact and nodding periodically.

Preparation Make it a point to practice self-care at this time of the year. Eat healthy foods, make time for exercise and get adequate sleep. Allow plenty of time to get ready for a family event, so you’re relaxed and feel your best.

Conjure up compassion for relatives who emanate negativity, bearing in mind that they are unhappy individuals. Try to feel pity rather than anger toward them.

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Count to ten and refuse to take the bait when someone tries to one-up you or goad you into an argument.

Instead, adopt a “stupid and cheerful” demeanor—signature advice from syndicated radio host and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Browne.

Stay away from contentious topics and change the subject if others raise them. Don’t participate in gossip or put-downs of others, or bring up unpleasant events.

Engage relatives positively by reminiscing about pleasant times or inquiring about something meaningful to them, such as their children or grandchildren, work, a hobby or a recent vacation.

Breathe deeply if you find yourself getting stressed. If that doesn’t help, head to the washroom or step outside to compose yourself.

Parting Thoughts If you keep in mind that you can’t change anyone’s behavior except your own, and that it’s always within your power to be civil and, yes, even kind to a certain degree, you will make it through family events, perhaps even better than you anticipated.

If things don’t go well in spite of your best efforts to be congenial, plan a vacation over the holidays next year so you can have a guilt-free break from family functions—and other sources of seasonal stress— and thoroughly enjoy yourself.

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et ready for the Palm Aire Women’s Club’s (PAWC) fashion show to be held Nov. 14 in the Lakes and Champs room of the Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota.

There will be a vendor and business showcase prior to the fashion show luncheon, starting at 10 a.m. This will be a great opportunity to do some early holiday shopping! There will also be “celebrity local models” participating and quality raffle items.

Please act now to reserve your seat, as it may sell out early. Admission is $40; send a check payable to PAWC directly to reservation chair Jan Ganz, 6995 Country Lakes Circle, Sarasota, FL 34243. Please include the names of the party that will be sitting at your table.

The PAWC meets yearly from October to May. To learn more about the club, contact Peggy Fainelli at 941-355-7591 or visit their website at www.palm-airewomensclub.com.

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iew creative floral designs by members of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs on Nov. 7 (1 to 4 p.m.) and 8 (10 to 4 p.m.) at the Manatee River Garden Club, 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton.

The theme: Man’s best friend. Designs are arranged within 12 classes, each defined by a Westminster Kennel Club dog category. The show is free for everyone.

Any person may enter her/his plants into more than 50 classes within the horticulture division. Learn what can be grown in Florida’s Growing Zone 9B.

If the Flower Show doesn’t draw you in, don’t miss Paws in the Park on Nov. 8 in Lewis Park, just behind the clubhouse. Non-profit organizations will feature their rescue, shelter, adoption and therapy dogs. Demos will be held throughout the day and you can enter your dog into the Dog Parade at 2 p.m.

There will be “dog-oriented” vendors where you can find treats and other items. Lunch and refreshments are available for purchase. To learn more, call 941-794-6402.

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Patriot Plaza Enshrines Servicemen and their Families

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ince the groundbreaking and dedication of Sarasota National Cemetery in June 2008, Debra Jacobs, president and CEO of the Dorothy Patterson Foundation, decided to establish Patriot Plaza as a way to provide a forum and memorialize veterans. “(Patriots Plaza) has been a five year endeavor from conceptualizing, planning, getting all the drawings done and working through the processes and the Department of Veterans Affairs,” Jacobs said. “So it’s been quite an investment of our time. We’re not surprised it took this long, because it’s never been done before.”

Jacobs said the plaza celebrates the roots of the Patterson Foundation honoring veterans since the Civil War. “(Our source) traces back to the history of when Joseph Medill bought the Chicago Tribune and worked to get Abraham Lincoln elected president,” she said. “Medill and his heirs had great loyalty to service and country.

His grandsons both served in World War I, Col. (Robert) McCormick and

Captain (Joseph Jacobs said the original Medill) Patterson. thought was to create the McCormick would plaza with shade and seats. later run the It started out as the concept Tribune Company of a basic amphitheater for while Patterson major ceremonies where went on to create people can sit under cover. the New York Daily News, which is renowned for photojournalism.”

Lincoln’s second inaugural address allowed the creation of the National Cemetery Administration, according to Jacobs.

“We thought, (Above) Artwork from the plaza: ‘is there anything the “Night to Day Spire.” (Right) we could do with “The commissioned Testimonies of veterans in stone. the cemeteries,’” art that’s out there,” she she said. “As we worked with our said. “The artist went over 3000 phoarchitect, the idea of the photojournaltographs from the Civil War up to now ism importance and our heritage, it and culled it down to 49. It captured was how we could use imagery in the testimony, the witnesses’ stories for art. That’s why in the commissioned those who have served and their family. art that we have, it makes sense in Those are embedded permanently in Sarasota where art is in our DNA.” white marble plates behind glass.”

Jacobs said she often hears a story about how the plaza touches people’s souls.

“We often say that when you visit Patriot Plaza, if you don’t get a tear or a goosebump, you walked through it too fast,” she said. The art and the way it’s situated is a place for reflection and we hear it over and over again.”

Jacobs said veterans would openly discuss their service where they haven’t before and she’d heard stories of those who come and want to stay forever.

On November 14 – 15, the Patterson Foundation is hosting a Veterans Legacy Summit featuring keynote speaker and TV personality, Iraq War veteran Wes Moore.

“This is an opportunity for leaders from around the country to come talk about veterans issues, to connect and learn from each other with the capstone of that weekend being to celebrate service and sacrifice at Patriot Plaza.”

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Veterans Corner

Bugles Across America Provide “Taps” for Veterans

BY JANICE DOYLE

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aps”—that haunting melody that invariably brings tears to the eyes when played at the funeral of a fallen soldier—dates back the Civil War. In 2012—the song’s 150th anniversary—Leo Murphy of Kissimmee was honored to play Taps in Arlington National Cemetery. Though the event was an honor for Murphy, he considers it an honor any time he is charged with playing Taps to honor a veteran.

auditioned and joined Bugles Across America. And I fell in love with the trumpet and am still taking lessons!”

Taps is played by 321 buglers in Florida and “very few requests go without being filled.” A family or funeral home makes its request online at buglesacrossamerica.org. That request goes out online to buglers within a 100-mile radius, and the first bugler who commits takes the event.

Buglers also play for special events like Memorial Day, Veterans Day, etc.

Leo Murphy, state director for Bugles Across America.

Murphy is state director for Bugles Across America (BAA), an organization which provides volunteer buglers for veterans’ funerals at no charge to their families. Tom Day of Illinois, retiree and founder of BAA, says BAA volunteers “play with real breath, from the heart.”

Nationwide, BAA has over 7,500 bugler volunteers in all 50 states.

They play wherever a veteran’s final service is held—a cemetery, private home, church, funeral home or hall.

The Department of Veterans Affairs expects more than half a million veterans’ funerals each year for the next seven years.

Taps originally signaled lights out and only later was used for funerals. The military once provided live buglers, but budget cuts have meant the use of recordings unless a family provides a bugler or requests one from BAA. The volunteers are all ages. Murphy’s Florida buglers range from an 11-yearold Boy Scout to an 87-year-old veteran.

Murphy started after reading an article about BAA 12 years ago. “I bought a cheap trumpet on eBay and started taking lessons to learn just enough to play the 24 notes for Taps. I learned that,

They come from varied musical backgrounds. At a service, they may wear their military uniform, an official BAA uniform, or they may wear just a white shirt with black pants and a black tie.

A fee, if one is charged, is set by each bugler. Families may give a tip to cover expenses, but it’s love for their country and those who served that rallies the buglers.

Why do it? “This is the last thing that can be done for a comrade.”

“This is my thank-you to the men and women who serve our country.”

Murphy, a Vietnam veteran, says, “This is my way to give back.”

To accomplish their mission, BAA relies on its members, including about 2,000 females. Those who can play a bugle, trumpet or flugelhorn are welcome to join. Beginners can get, free of charge from BAA, materials for learning the instrument. BAA accepts donated bugles (valves or no valves), trumpets or flugelhorns that are no longer being used but can be reconditioned.

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f you live more than an hour away from your loved one, then you’re considered a long-distance caregiver. You’re definitely not alone.

There are about 7 million caregivers who fall into this category out of the more than 65 million estimated caregivers in the United States.

What exactly do long-distance caregivers do? The responsibilities can vary and don’t necessarily follow any one formula. The care can include helping a loved one with finances, arranging home and medical care, and supporting primary caregivers who may live closer to a family member in need of help.

Living away from loved ones as they age is a fact of life for many.

There’s a strong urge to move parents closer to family members so they can be watched closely and have someone nearby for emergencies, but many older Americans want to stay in their own homes and close to friends and familiar communities.

“There’s a strong and natural tendency to want loved ones nearby as they get older,” says Gary Barg, founder and editor of caregiver.com and the author of The Fearless Caregiver.

Based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Barg explains that all long-distance caregivers deal with a number of questions.

How do you know whether Mom is really eating well? Is Dad taking his medications? What happens if my parents don’t want to move into an assisted living facility? Are they going to their doctor appointments, and what did they find out? How much longer should they drive? Many families struggle with these questions, says Barg, which become even more pronounced when there are many miles of separation.

Managing guilt One of the biggest challenges of being a long-distance caregiver is dealing with the guilt of not living close by. Day-to-day caregiving is extremely difficult in any circumstance, but Barg—who was a long-distance caregiver to his mom who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease—says people underestimate how emotionally charged caring from a distance can be.

Distance creates its own set of problems. For example, caregivers worry about what will happen in emergency situations when they can’t get there right away—and that’s where the guilt arises. “Long-distance caregiving

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means constant juggling that often leads to feelings of inadequacy,” says Gail Hunt, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, a non-profit group based in Bethesda, Md. “Most caregivers feel guilty because they think they aren’t doing enough for their loved ones.”

As a result, caregivers often ignore their own personal and health needs, which can be detrimental to their own physical and emotional wellbeing. In one survey of caregivers, one-third admitted that managing their own stress is something that they wanted more help with, and a similar number said that they wanted more time to themselves.

The important thing for caregivers to remember, says aging expert Donna Wagner, Ph.D, professor and dean with New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M., is that they are not alone. “Caregivers tend not to take care of themselves so they burn out very easily,” says Wagner. “It’s essential for them to get exercise, take mental breaks, and ask for help.”

She adds that caregivers can find it rewarding to share their experiences with others through support groups. Nowadays, support groups are available not only in community settings; many sites are available online where caregivers support and help one another.

Balancing your own needs Many long-distance caregivers also have to deal with a full- or part-time job while also managing the demands of caregiving—demands that can dictate taking time off from work to spend more time with their family members.

It’s virtually inevitable that caregivers will miss work to help with doctor visits or meet with paid-care providers.

Adjustments to work schedules—coming in late, leaving early, telecommuting, and missing days of work to accommodate caregiving responsibilities—are all commonplace. In one survey, half of all respondents reported making major adjustments at work, with 44% saying that they rearranged their work schedule.

A small percentage of caregivers switch from full time to part time to make more time for caregiving; others make accommodations by turning down work travel.

One attorney who lived several states away from his dad in Florida would regularly take Fridays or Mondays off to go to doctor visits and handle the grocery shopping and other chores. Barg visited his mom as much as possible, but he recommends developing a local care team to be the “eyes and ears” on the ground. “Identify friends, neighbors, members of religious and community groups,” says Barg. “They can be helpful in emergency situations, or just provide informal updates on how mom is eating or the state of your parent’s house.”

It’s also important to gather information about your loved one’s medical, legal and financial situation. That may include contact phone numbers and email addresses for doctors, lawyers, accountants, insurers and bankers. The goal should be to ask your loved one for this info before there’s an emergency situation. The Family Caregiver Alliance website (caregiver. org) provides a useful document that summarizes the info you need like wills, power of attorney, insurance policies, among other important paperwork.

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“We suggest a simple…solution that can help consumers who would otherwise choose vice over virtue to simultaneously increase consumption of healthy foods (virtues) and decrease consumption of unhealthy foods (vices) while still fulfilling taste goals—‘vice-virtue bundles,’” says Kelly L. Haws, a Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management marketing pro fessor who studies consumer self control.

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I had a concussion,” he says. “Over the course of the next few days my hearing slowly returned, but it was muffled and fuzzy. I had little damage to my body but continued to struggle to hear. At the time, I did not perceive this as an overly traumatic event. It was part of my job—my service.” My dad’s exposure to dangerously loud noise continued throughout his military career. No one thought about the consequences. Certainly my dad never did.

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Boomers: Preserve Your Family’s Story

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Meanwhile, other memories created with outdated technology might no longer be able to be viewed as computer hardware and software advances.

To answer this need, personal digital archive services are being established as a way to permanently store and protect “digital estates”—photos, videos, audio, documents, letters, newspapers, paintings and more—for future generations.

“Imagine the joy on your greatgreat-great grandchildren’s faces as they browse pictures and videos or hear audio files and read documents about you and your life, and that of your parents and grandparents,” says Peter Schmitt, CEO of Gen-Arc (short for Generational Archiving).

Gen-Arc (gen-arc.com) is one of several secure online private services established to preserve and organize digital legacies.

Other services, like Memloom (memloom.com) and StoryWorth (storyworth.com) provide ways for you to upload digital content, build stories and then save and share them with loved ones.

Most of these involve a fee depending on the amount of data you want to preserve. However, free resources like familysearch.org exist as well, providing comparable ways for you to upload and preserve your family history—and even find out about your ancestors—as long as you don’t mind that the public has access to some of the information, too.

While it takes time, it may save you money to convert your media to a digital format yourself as long as you have the appropriate gear, such as a scanner (for photos); a VCR and a device that converts VCR analog signals into digital (for video formats like VHS); or RCA adapters and a computer with sound-processing software (for cassette players or LP turntables); and a secure Cloud or portable hard drive for storage. Dummies.com offers free tutorials that can help with the process and tell you where to find the gear you need; just visit their site and search for “digital media conversion.”

And if you’re having trouble converting older media—think slides, 8mm film or floppy disks—companies like Peggybank (peggybank.com) and Retromedia (retromediaonline. com) have the equipment to translate them into a digital format for you—for a price.

There are pros and cons to preserving your legacy digitally. It can help you declutter your home while keeping memories safe and accessible for future generations. But you may have to weigh it against the cost of time, equipment and professional services, depending on which options you choose.

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Late Nite Catechism is an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back—sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully—to the children they once were. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class

to a roomful of “students.” Over the course of the play, she goes from benevolent instructor, rewarding the “students” for correct answers with glow-in-thedark rosaries and laminated saint cards, to authoritative drill sergeant.

These abrupt mood swings are bound to strike a chord with everyone who survived the ups and downs of going to school with an omniscient authoritarian at the helm.

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Outdoor Adventure And Old Florida Charm in Charlotte Harbor

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arm days, cool nights and the tourists are gone—there’s no better time to enjoy the best of Florida in Charlotte Harbor.

With miles of sunny beach and parks that offer choice fishing excursions, kayaking and a chance to WannaB Inn and Stump Pass State Park connect with the native flora and fauna, it’s a paradise Chris O’ Neill, a fishing expert from for the outdoor adventure seeker.

Reel Saltwater Outdoors who often I spent three days exploring the sights hosts his radio show at the WannaB. from my home base on Manasota Key at Snook, redfish and trout are plentiful Weston’s WannaB Inn (wannabinn.com). in the area and nearby Boca Grande With the beach as its backyard and Pass is known as the “Tarpon Stump Pass State Park as its next Capital of the World,” luring sport door neighbor, the newly renovated fishers from across the country.

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On the next day, I took a tour of Stump “It’s a true reflection of old Florida,” Beach Pass State Park with ranger Betty says Bobbie Marquis, manager at the Baust, who showed me the best places inn. “People come here for fishing, to find gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, or the beach, to enjoy the outdoors.” wading birds and nesting osprey. Natural On my first night, local fishermen mangrove-lined water channels throughpulled their boats up to the resort for out the park invite boaters and kayakers a beer and the latest angling tips from to explore Florida’s unspoiled wild side.

And if you still haven’t gotten enough of the beach, you can take in the sunset drum circle on Englewood beach every Sunday; order a seaside massage from Silhouette Day Spa (mysilhouettespa. com); or charter a catamaran at Smoke and Roses (smokeandroses.com) and sail around the harbor.

If you’re planning on staying for more than a week or so, hop on the ferry to Palm Island Resort. They offer vacation rentals, plenty of space for big events and killer cocktails at Rum Bay Restaurant. Not to mention a beach that’s a haven for nesting sea turtles.

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If civilization is more your scene, there is plenty of fun shopping and dining to be had at Fishermen’s Village. Located at 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, this community hub hosts regular concerts and events like their annual “Lighting of the Village” this Nov. 15.

And the Military Heritage Museum, with its collection of war memorabilia and personal stories of courage and sacrifice, makes for a must-see this Veterans Day. You’ll find even more quirky shops, curios and art—as well as some of the most beautiful orchids you’ve ever seen—by the Margaret Albritton Gallery in Placida.

And don’t forget the food! You can’t go wrong with seafood anywhere in the harbor, but there’s plenty of variety as well.

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See antique toys at Kidd’s Toy Museum in Oregon.

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t’s been 25 years since Kevin Costner lit up movie screens with his baseball fantasy “Field of Dreams.” His character hears a voice in an Iowa cornfield that says, “If you build it, they will come.”

Across America collectors have heard something of the same voice and opened their collections to the public. Small museums showcase the inventiveness, passions and the life stories of private individuals. Try these out on your travels.

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The website is great fun to read; visiting the free museum is worth the trip to Middleton, Wisconsin! Barry Levenson, founder and curator, has more than 5,676 mustards from all 50 states and more than 70 countries. Learn mustard history and see antique and vintage mustard pots, advertisements, etc. An online store never closes, and their on-site gift shop is a rare treat. mustardmuseum.com 2. Seattle Pinball Museum—go and play your history on over 50 machines from seven decades of pinball machines.

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Enjoy vintage style soft drinks and bottled beers as well! The All Day Pass means no need for quarters but lots of childhood memories. Hey, have fun and don’t tilt! seattlepinballmuseum.com 3. The Bonniebrook Historical Society and Kewpie Museum is not only interesting but also a beautiful place to visit just north of Branson, Missouri.

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4. Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum makes San Antonio rock! Owner Barney Smith, in his 90s, is a retired master plumber who reasoned that used toilet seat lids were free and began making art on them in his garage—the same garage that is now home to the nearly 1,100-lid Toilet Seat Art Museum. He’s the tour guide and you need to call ahead to visit and see lids remembering JFK, Mount St. Helens, the Challenger, Michael Jackson and occupations such as dentistry and more. (Bemis Co., the world’s largest manufacturer of toilet seats, wants to move the museum to its headquarters in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, when Barney passes on.) Call Barney to make an appointment. 210-824-7791.

8. Tinkertown USA shows off what every genuine “tinkerer” wishes he could do. The museum, run by tinkerer Ross Ward’s family, is an unusual place full of junk made into interesting things by Ward over a 40-year span of carving, collecting and constructing. See olde world circus tents and people, Wild West scenes, 50,000 glass bottles in the walls and horseshoes in the floor. It’s wacky and wonderful at the same time.

If you went every day for a year, you’d see something different each time. Sandia Park, New Mexico (on the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway) or tinkertown.com These museums prove that if you collect it and build around it, they will still come and enjoy.

Middle row photos, L to R: The National Mustard Museum, Wisconsin; Seattle Pinball Museum, Washington; The Bonniebrook Historical Society and Kewpie Museum, Missouri; Barney Smith shows off one of his infamous pieces at the Toilet Seat Art Museum, Texas; The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum, Tennessee.

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