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e wish all dads a Happy Father’s Day so enjoy the hammock while you can. Then start stocking up on plywood because hurricane season is a comin’.

While images of Irma still dance in our hurricane-weary heads, we could be headed for another active season say the researchers at Colorado State University.

Their preliminary prediction is for a slightly above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2018, citing a relatively low likelihood of a significant El Niño. This weather phenomenon can contribute to an increase in wind-shear that can tear hurricanes apart as they try to form.

Currently, the tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are about average and thus considered a neutralizing factor for the upcoming season.

The CSU Tropical Meteorology Project team has forecast 14 named storms, seven of those turning into hurricanes and three of those predicted to reach major hurricane strength (Category 3 or above).

CSU’s outlook is normally one of the first to speculate as to what the upcoming storm season will look like, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and others providing more detailed forecasts as the season progresses.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, with a sharp peak in activity in late August, September and early October.

The 2017 season was among one of the most harrowing on record. Hurricanes

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Harvey, Irma and Maria comprised the costliest hurricane season in history with a combined total of $265 billion in damages.

Irma, in particular, overwhelmed Florida. Because the entire peninsula was in the fluctuating cone of uncertainty, a record 6.5 million Floridians evacuated, making it the largest evacuation in the state’s history. This caused significant traffic congestion on Interstates 95 and

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75 as well as the Florida Turnpike. As Irma began her assault on our state, fuel, hotel rooms, batteries, canned food, water and plywood were in scant supply.

On top of that, lengthy power outages were widespread during oppressive heat and humidity. At least 134 died because of the storm.

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Father’s Day

By SCOTT GREENBERG

What Does Dad Really Need?

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s Father’s Day approaches the question always arises: What to get a man who has everything? I know my daughters go through this exercise every year and no doubt you may too.

I usually request a cute 30-year old which makes everyone laugh but maybe that’s not a bad idea after all.

If your father is of advanced age and the infirmities of this stage of life are starting to take their toll, consider giving him the gift of a regular companion.

Of course, I’m talking about the kind of person that will assist him with activities such as driving, errand-running, shopping, meal preparation, personal hygiene and doctor appointments. Whether they are 20, 30 or 60 doesn’t matter as long as they are reliable, credentialed, professional, trustworthy and have the personality and training to do the job.

If your dad is like most dads, he is fiercely independent, rigid in his opinions and stuck in a routine. He may not want to admit that most of his friends have moved into a senior living community or passed away. He may not want to face the fact he is becoming more isolated and, at the same time, less capable.

And as much as you want to be there for him, you have a life too.

You love him and want him to be happy, so how do you approach the subject?

I always start with reminding people that getting help is not the end of one’s independence but rather the beginning of the restoration of their independence. When people socialize and exercise more, eat better, get out and experience all life still has to offer, their spirits improve and soon their health does too.

It’s quite possible that when you mention the idea, Dad will say, “I don’t want any help; I don’t need any help. I’m fine and I can do it myself.” But deep inside you know that providing him with some assistance and companionship will give you both precious peace of mind.

In my experience, I can say with absolute certainty that after an initial period of resistance, Dad’s attitude will migrate from reluctance to thanks to excitement and anticipation.

So, if you want to do something really great for Dad this year and give him the best gift ever – give him his life back.

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Hot Flash: Menopause The Musical is coming to Tampa

By TERRI BRyCE REEVES

Cindy Williams got her first big break in the role of Ron Howard’s girlfriend in 1973’s American Graffiti. Then she skipped into our hearts as the co-star of Laverne and Shirley. Since then she’s made some films, done some theater, and wrote her memoir, Shirley, I Jest!

We caught up with her and at age 70, she’s as much fun as ever.

Q. So you are the “fifth girlfriend” in Menopause the Musical –a role created just for you when you are available to perform with the regular cast. Please tell me a little bit about your character.

A. I play myself with a few fun things added.

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TAMPA -- Bring your boas, tiaras, waterproof mascara and hand-held fans -- it’s going to be a rip-roaring gals’ night out (although men are very much welcome too).

GFour Productions brings the international hit show, Menopause the Musical, to Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for six performances, June 27 through July 1. And there’s a special guest star on tap: Cindy Williams of Laverne and Shirley fame plays the “fifth girlfriend.”

The 90-minute theatrical song and dance fest brings the “silent passage” out of the closet and casts jokes about hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain, brain fog and all the other interesting little changes the female body experiences.

Call it Humor Replacement Therapy.

The Tampa cast features Lisa Mack as the Professional Woman, Patti Gardner as the Soap Star, June Lang as Earth Mother, and Liz Hyde as the Iowa Housewife. The women, who meet at a lingerie sale at a department store, are either on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “the change.” They form a bond and, along with the audience members, sing along to parodies from the classic pop songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

“It is freakin’ hysterical,” said Vicki Willis, who will see the show for the third time around. “They change the lyrics so songs like Puff the Magic Dragon becomes Puff, My God I’m Draggin’. Stayin’ Awake is sung to the tune of Stayin’ Alive.”

MenoPAuSe tHe MuSICAL Where: Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa When: June 27 through July 1 (various start times) Info: (813) 299-7827 or visit www.strazcenter.org

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Q. Will you be singing any solos? Did you take singing lessons or are you a born natural?

A. I sing one little ditty by myself and can carry a tune if it’s in my key and I’ve had 8 hours of sleep.

Q. Do you believe this musical has a social value in helping women cope with and accept “the change?”

A. Absolutely. The show makes fun of menopause. It takes what might be considered a depressing time of life and turns it into laugh-out-loud fun and joy for both women and men.

Q. How has the word “menopause” come out of the closet since the days you were on Laverne and Shirley?

A. When I went through menopause, I knew nothing about it. I was depressed, fat, and sweating constantly. My memory was shot. I know it sounds silly, but I thought I was the only one suffering through this. But now, as we all know, there’s so much information out there for women’s health…and then, of course, there’s Menopause the Musical.

Q. Any special connection to Florida?

A. I’ve performed in many shows in different cities throughout Florida and I have many wonderful memories of this beautiful state.

Q. Can you touch on your career and life highlights you’d like mentioned?

A. Are you kidding? I’m so old now, I can’t remember any of that except to say I’ve been so blessed to have had and still have a wonderful career…Wait, what was the question?

Q. In Laverne and Shirley, you were exploring your budding hormones. In Menopause the Musical, you are saying goodbye to the hormones that made you a woman, mother and a wife. Do you (or your character) miss that “period of your life?”

A. No. Thanks to my estrogen patch, I’m still lusting after Carmine.

Happy Birthday to those born in June!

I Plead Temporary Insanity

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isten! That’s me, Susie Snowbird, breathing a sigh of relief after transitioning from south to north, and recovering from my latest episode of relocation madness.

Twice yearly, the anticipation of moving induces an irrational compulsion to leave our house in such a state of perfection it appears no one has ever lived there. I don’t try to fight it; it’s been going on for years. So I succumb, confident it will run its course.

About a week before, I sense it coming. I alert my husband because for the next seven days he’ll be living with my evil twin.

Beneath his Florida tan he becomes quite pale.

Remaining reasonably under control, I manage to sort and pack our clothing.

“Good job,” my husband says.

“Now, can you relax?”

Relax? How clueless! There’s still so much to do.

At 3 a.m. he finds me in the kitchen.

“What’s up?” he inquires.

“There’s chaos in the container cabinet.”

“The what?”

“You know, where we keep the plastics for leftovers.”

“So?” he asks.

“The tops and bottoms don’t match.”

“What’s the difference? Who will see them?” he queries.

“What if the alarm goes off and the police come? This could be the first place they’ll look.”

The following day I refuse lunch because I must reorganize the junk drawer.

“It’s a junk drawer,” he says, “it’s supposed to be junky.”

I roll my eyes and move on to the silverware drawer, ensuring that each utensil is appropriately compartmentalized, shining and ready for its closeup.

He lunches alone; halfway through his sandwich, I command: “Get undressed!”

His eyes light up with hope.

“No,” I say, “I’m doing the final laundry.”

Cyndi Lauper 65 on June 22

Nicole Kidman 51 on June 20

p Meryl Stree 2 69 on June 2

eman Morgan Fre 81 on June 1 May’s flower is: Rose May’s birthstone is: Pearl

Johnny Depp 55 on June 9

Paul McCar tney 76 on June 18

June Birthdays include President Donald Trump (turning 72), Vice President Mike Pence (turning 59) and former President George H. W. Bush (turning 94).

It’s departure day and I’m finally satisfied.

The spoons are nesting perfectly; there’s not one crumb in the pantry.

The dining room chairs are precisely aligned and the guest room looks positively inviting.

Everything that could be washed has been. The clothes left behind are folded and hung as if part of a department store display.

For some bizarre reason, my standards for vacating my house are higher than when I actually reside there. I stop to contemplate why.

I guess it’s that there’s a certain satisfaction in walking into a place that’s perfectly clean and tidy when we return to Florida in the fall.

Plus, I can simply drop my suitcase and head for the beach.

Susan Goldfein holds a doctorate in Communication Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University, and enjoyed a successful career as a clinician, teacher, and consultant. For more essays filled with wit, wisdom and irony, visit Susan’s blog, www.susansunfilteredwit.com. Her book, How Old Am I in Dog Years? may be purchased on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com

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By RANDAL C. HILL

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-a-a-h. Father’s Day. Some of you will choose to spend the day in a La-Z-Boy with a remote in one hand and a cool drink in the other.

Others may experience an attack of biophilia – an innate desire to connect with nature. Florida, for all its natural glories, can pose some special problems this time of year, mainly in the form of wildlife and wild weather, so let’s review some potential hazards before you head out for the fun.

Skeeters. These little suckers can turn almost any outdoor activity into a miserable experience—or even a serious illness like Zika or West Nile.

The most effective repellent against mosquitoes contains DEET but there are some natural alternatives available.

Snakes. Florida is home to six venomous serpents—the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, coral snake, copperhead and the water moccasin. Learn to identify each one, stay on cleared paths, give snakes their space -- and listen for rattles.

Gators and Crocs. Florida is the only U.S. state where both alligators and crocodiles exist, and each is a leathery hunk of dangerous teeth and claws. Always observe from a distance and never offer them food. (It’s illegal, by the way.)

Poisonous Plants. Poison ivy is Florida’s most common poisonous

plant, identifiable by three shiny green leaves and a red stem. It is usually found alongside riverbanks. If you become infected, thoroughly wash the area and apply calamine lotion and hydrocortisone cream. Never ingest unknown plants.

Storms. Florida is known as the lightning capital of the nation with more injuries and deaths attributed to these brilliant flashes of nature than any other state. When thunderclouds threaten, move indoors, never use a tree as shelter, and avoid tall and metal objects. If you can’t get inside a building, move to a non-convertible car. (Contrary to popular myth, it’s a car’s framework—not the rubber tires—that absorb the potentially lethal bolts.)

Heat. Florida’s sun can be deadly in the summer. Besides drinking plenty of water, head out for adventure by wearing a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and non-slip shoes. It’s best to dress in lightweight, moisture-wicking garments and pick activities that take place in shady, cooler environments and during morning and late afternoon hours.

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any may feed their passion for nature by camping, hiking, boating, fishing or golfing on Father’s

Day, so here are a few additional tips for those pursuits.

Camping and hiking. You’ve spent a balmy evening under the stars, now Mother Nature beckons. Before launching into your walk, doublecheck to make sure you have your basic first aid kit, adequate water (at least 64 ounces per day per person), and that you’ve left your campsite as you found it, making sure the fire is out and the trash is safely disposed of.

Check for any ticks on you and your pet after your woodland hike.

Boating. With an azure sky above and an expanse of liquid glass ahead, you ease the throttle forward, ready for the best Dad’s Day ever. Make sure to leave a float plan with the marina or a family member which includes your name, address, phone number, departure, location, expected arrival time, boat make and model. Don a life jacket. Plan to drink plenty of water and delay the partying until safely ashore since booze affects response time and the ability to focus on what you’re doing. Check local forecasts and radar and always take a radio with you before casting off. If clouds threaten, head back to shore quickly. Finally, travel at a safe speed and be aware of other watercraft and objects in the area.

Fishing. If the thought of reeling

in the evening’s dinner makes you eager to bait that hook and drop it into the sparkling clear water, go fish. Ah, but beforehand make sure you inform others as to your plans, be aware of your surroundings, and never wade and cast at the same time. Plant your feet first, then toss your line. And wear a lifejacket too, just in case you take a spill.

Golfing. On the golf course, acres of green manicured lawn are yours without all the work. Before you take the first swing, make sure you’ve warmed up with stretches and trunk twists. Drink water and avoid alcohol to avert potential accidents and hydration problems. Watch the weather and if lightning occurs on the course, be sure to get away from open ground, isolated large trees and bodies of water.

Take shelter in a building, a restroom or a car, avoiding all contact with metal including golf clubs, umbrellas and golf carts.

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eteran actor Christopher Plummer likely had a good chuckle over his recent obituary on a Facebook page. Not to worry, Plummer fans. The veteran actor—a remarkable 88 and still very much alive—returns to the silver screen with a growl in his voice and a wink in his eye in the Sony Pictures Classics offering of Boundaries, a soft-edged dramady opening June 22nd.

Plummer, still best known as the dashing Captain Georg von Trapp in 1965’s The Sound of Music, is perfectly cast as Jack Jaconi, the charming and debonair (yet ultimately sly and selfish) octogenarian father of Laura (Vera Farmiga), a frazzled single mom long on the outs with Dad. After being kicked out of his nursing home for dealing marijuana, Jack shows up unexpectedly at Laura’s place. But poor Laura is already angst-ridden about her own life issues, including the fact that she can’t resist adopting all the stray dogs that

fill her cramped Seattle house.

“You’re the pied piper of mange,” Jack wisecracks, suggesting that in reality Laura needs to rescue herself.

Time for a road trip, it seems. Laura piles Jack, her surly but bright 14-year-old son Henry (Lewis MacDougall), and a few adorable mutts into her car.

The destination is Los Angeles, where Laura hopes to hand Jack over to her goofy dog-walker sister JoJo (Kristen Schaal).

But Jack has a hidden agenda: he needs to dispense $200,000 worth of weed stashed in the trunk.

As the trio heads south, Jack drops off some of the contraband to a couple of grizzled old hippie pals (Christopher Lloyd and Peter Fonda). Later, the family meets up with Laura’s crude and philandering ex-husband Leonard (Bobby Cannavale). Along the way Jack forms a secret alliance with Henry, who helps his grandpa hide and sell his valuable stash while

Christopher Plummer as Jack and Vera Farmiga as Laura in Boundaries. Photo credit: Lindsay Elliott, Sony Pictures Classics embracing the old guy as a much-needed father figure.

It’s another road-trip flick, yes, but Boundaries is also an engaging and unconventional offering that’s blessed with a savvy and edgy screenplay from Shana Feste, who also directs the project.

And really, no movie can miss with such delicious scenes as when irascible Jack punches out slimeball Leonard, who responds with, “I thought you were a Buddhist.”

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Just send $19.95 19 plus 22shipping and handling. Act now, our 24 25 operators are standing 32 33 by. I must31warn you. As 36 Adrian Monk says: “It’s a gift and a curse.”

39 I did not develop 42 this skill over time so 45 I can’t really take credit for it, nor can 54 55 I always control it. It just fell 58 into my59lap in recent years.

Three things will cause me to 62 instantly 65become invisible: when my wife is with her childhood friend making beaded jewelry, when she is on her computer and when she encounters a baby in a stroller out in public.

Last night, I put my gift to the test while she was in the dining room on her laptop. “Honey! I cut my arm!”

I yelled from the living room. “If it spurts, does that mean it’s an artery?”

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Test no. 2: “Honey! Does it bother you that I’m having an affair with Catherine ZetaJones?”

Deafening Silence.

I walk past her with ninjalike stealth and go into the kitchen, open the refrigerator and uncap the jug of 2 percent milk that’s been calling my name. I take two healthy swigs straight from the bottle. My milk-lust fully satiated, I stand there smiling as I bask in the afterglow of the 40-watt bulb that illuminates the room.

Being invisible does have its benefits.

Like an Indian scout, creeping silently through the forest, I return to the living room couch realizing that the invisible are apparently silent too.

What a gift! What will tomorrow bring? Should I become a crimefighting superhero? Or an ace reporter for the Washington Post?

Like a fly on the wall, I imagine I could eavesdrop on some pretty interesting political conversations.

The possibilities are endless!

See you next month but not viceversa.

Michael Wright can’t be seen but you may find his footprints at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County or at one of Florida’s sandy beaches. Send him a letter written in invisible ink or email him at micwrighthamo@gmail.com.

Seniors Getting Together WomEn SEEKinG mEn 4820 - ALonE no moRE! 79 years young, 5’6”, WWF, ISO, SOH, NS, ND, LTR, HWP, FF, TLC. Dine in - Dine out, shows, travel, theater, laugh, love to cuddle. Hope to find same. Ft. Myers 4815 - ATTRACTivE S, H, F. 67yy.

Educated. ISO SWM, SHM buddy, friend.

Good manners, educated a plus, to go on outings, garage sales, treasure hunting, discovering places in FLA. Age 60-72.

Dunedin 4813 - SEEKinG HonEST Wm, 65-80 yrs., compassionate, caring.

FF, ND, NDrg, NS. I am easy going, enjoy walks, beach, cooking, dining out. Let’s enjoy life together. Send phone number. Riverview/ Apollo Beach area.

4809 - LiFE iS SHoRT. ISO friendship with widower, early 80’s, SOH, HONEST, NEAT, LT, SD & sports fan. I am W, WW, honest, well dressed, 5’5”, HWP, attractive. Reply with telephone number or email. Bonita/ Ft Myers.

4793 - LooKinG FoR A mATE. I am 68, widow, W, LTR, NS, ND. I am a country girl, likes country music, slow dancing, gospel, folk, music of the 50s and 60s, eat out, wild life, travel, artwork, exercises, 68-73. Please write, send pictures. Duette.

4790 - iSo bSm. 60-65 yo, long term relationship. Interested in traveling, theater, music and quiet times. HWP, at least 5’9” and up to 200 lbs. give or take.

FF and TLC. 4786 - WSF SEEKS SPiRiTUALLy SECURED WSm. nS, nD, clean cut, honest, FF, companionship for enjoying life’s casual socials, travel, theatre, dancing, dining, cards and walks with a love of life.

Please send photo and phone number.

Port Charlotte area.

4757 - my nAmE iS CHARiTy. I’m mature, single, cuddly with short blonde hair, blue eyes, 5’7”, 654kg, and very attractive. I’m a nurse and have been for 7 yrs. I am very caring, honest & trustworthy. I live alone and care very much about other people’s feelings. I enjoy gardening, cinema, cozy nights in with a bottle of wine, swimming, watching some sport and good movies.

I am looking for a guy aged from 50 and above and good looking, honest and trustworthy. I am in need of tender loving and care. Write soon.

4738 - i Am SinGLE, CUDDLy with long blonde hair, blue eyes, 5’7”. I’m very attractive. I am a nurse and have been

for 21 years. I am very much about other people’s feelings. I am very loving, enjoy gardening, cinema, cozy nights in with a bottle of wine, swimming, watching some sport and good movies. I seek a serious marriage minded matured guy. Someone good looking, honest and trustworthy. I am in need of tender loving care. Write me a letter now with your contact and arrange to meet for a cup of coffee.

4763 - SinGLE, mALE, WHiTE, CHRiSTiAn. 78, ISO SOH, Non-smoker, light drinker, LTR, WGT proportional. TLC LOTS AND LOTS!! Venice

4746 - iSo LovinG FRiEnDSHiP. 79 yy, W, HWP, R, C, SOH, NS, ND, NDrg. Happy, healthy, secure, easy going, dancing, music, conversation, reading. ISO FF gentleman with like interests, to love me, share are years. Send phone number. Ellenton Area.

4740 - WiDoWED GEnTLEmAn in Venice looking for a lady around 80 to enjoy the “golden years”. I am a clean cut, honest, stable and loving gentleman. Please send your phone number. I’ll call you.

4737 - GoLDEn GAL - no GoLD. Mild disability. ISO 62 plus church going Gentleman. Friendship and Possible future. NS, NDrg. Please be respectful. No jail birds. 34287 area. Northport.

4119 SEEKinG HonEST GEnTLEmAn. Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals.

WW. Loves the Lord. Florida. mEn SEEKinG WomEn 4819 - SLEnDER, T-SHiRT, JEAnS TyPE, nS, GAL. Sought by secure SWM, 5’7”, 145#, for LTR or share my home life. I am easy going, affectionate, romantic. Why be alone? Write me. Photo, phone number please.

4800 - SinGLE WHiTE mALE. My name is Edward. I am a retired dairy farmer seeking a companion between 67 & 70 years of age. Someone who likes to go out to dinner, music, travel, talking, being happy.

4756 - mAn, 72YY, 5’5”, 145, seeking a non smoker, 65+ for caring, romantic, quiet times. Kind, gentle, church, most sports.

Fort Myers, Cape Coral. Please send photo & phone.

4715 - SEEKinG LovE & mARRiAGE. 72 yR, SWm, nS, nD, disease and drug free. Easy & out going. Easy to please.

Looking for love & marriage. Only sincere need reply. No game players, druggies or convicts. Age & looks unimportant. Photo, phone please.

4716 - SWm, 58, 5”8”, 160., I’m attractive, active, honest and sincere. Like outdoor activities plus music, theatre, dancing, dining out and travel. You are attractive, SWF, 40-50s, Let’s talk, laugh, begin a friendship. North Port area.

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