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Mother’s Day is May 14th and on that day, we will be remembering and honoring our own special moms that taught us so much of what we know. But let’s not forget our other mothers, those memorable matriarchs of the TV screen who doled out advice, made us smile and expanded our worlds. Here, we give props to some of our favorites and what they taught us.

Lucille Ball will be remembered as the kooky, disaster-prone comedienne, Lucy Ricardo, from the ‘50s show, I Love Lucy. Whether she was stomping grapes or packing chocolates with her BFF Ethel Mertz, she kept us laughing and guessing how each crazy episode was going to end. We had to admire her passion, creativity and ambitious schemes to break into showbiz.

Her lesson? Humor can be found in nearly every situation, no matter how messy or embarrassing it may be.

Mary Tyler Moore was perhaps our favorite mom when she starred in the ‘60s comedy, The Dick Van Dyke Show. She was gorgeous, for sure, but she was also human. Always a bit nervous, she was unable to control her curiosity and had a flair for accidentally spilling the beans. But perhaps she is best known for defying the cookie-cutter image of housewives in pearls and skirts by wearing capri pants with flat shoes. The tight-fitting pants created such a shock wave in the beginning, the writers initially limited her to one pants scene per episode.

Her lesson? Women can dress comfortably and still look great.

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Donna Reed played the wholesome, pretty mother in The Donna Reed Show (1958 to 1966). Married to a handsome pediatrician, she strutted around the house in perfectly coiffed hair, pearls, heels, a dress and lacy frocks. And she was always ready to handle the problems of the day whether they were measles, poor report cards, teen-age dating or white lies. But alas, all was not really perfect at all. Her first two (real world) marriages ended in divorce.

Her lesson? Aim for perfection but realize that life is never perfect.

Jean Stapleton was best known for her award-winning role as Edith Bunker in the ‘70s hit, All in the Family. The kind-hearted “dingbat” was the perfect foil to husband Archie, who was outspoken, testy and bigoted. She was submissive – up to a point – and baffled about almost everything.

But as the show progressed she became a symbol of emerging feminism, and audiences loved her even more.

Her lesson? Be sweet, understanding and noble. And if you have to sing, sing with gusto, even if you sing off-key.

Shirley Jones oozed flower power in the ‘70s show, The Partridge Family. She was by far the coolest of moms, touring the country in a psychedelic school bus and acting as lead vocalist for her family of sugar-pop musicians.

Phylicia Rashad played the role of Clair Huxtable in The Cosby Show, which ran from 1984 to 1992. She was a loving mom and attorney who worked to instill good moral values in her brood.

She could evoke her authority with just the lift of an eyebrow, a roll of the eyes, or a smirk, but could also be silly and lovable too.

Her lesson? Being a mother and being cool are not mutually exclusive.

Her lesson? Laugh. Love. Have a family. Have an interesting career.

And don’t give into peer pressure.

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The Merry Month of May

ow. Here we are in the third and last month of spring already. Seems like we just celebrated New Year’s. But as the legendary Andy Rooney of 60 Minutes said, “I’ve learned that life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.”

While none of us know how big our roll is or how long it will last, the fact is we all have a limited number of days ahead. But let’s not focus on the end of the roll, let’s direct our attention to the soft, white, paper that unfurls from the spool.

May is Older Americans Month, a celebration of the lives of seniors, established by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Back then, about a third of older Americans lived in poverty and few programs were available to meet their needs.

Now, every May, the government’s Administration for Community Living leads the celebration and has designated this year’s theme as “Age Out Loud.” It’s a shout out, a call for seniors to make their thoughts and needs and talents known.

As a whole, we older folks are working longer, techno-literate, striving for wellness, focused on independence, and advocating for causes we hold dear to our hearts. We have more money too, with Baby Boomers controlling 70 percent of U.S. Disposable Income.

We are living longer and with improved quality of life due to advances in medicine, enhanced vision and dental care, a decline in smoking, better diets and more active lifestyles. And we look younger than our parents did at this age thanks to all of the above and, yes, advances in cosmetic surgery.

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In this issue we celebrate Older Americans Month with a list of inspirational people who kept dreaming, achieving and creating in unexpected ways – even in their 9th decade of life. Take Teiichi Igarashi of Japan for example. At age 99, he climbed 12,395 feet to the top of Mount Fuji. So whether it’s that novel you want to complete, the recital in Carnegie Hall you want to perform, or the parachute jump you want to make, set your goal and get crackin’.

We hope you’ll enjoy our Mother’s Day tribute which remembers our “other mothers” -- those women on TV who helped raise us when Mom was busy. It’s a nostalgic trip back to the days when TV shows ran on three networks. You didn’t even need a remote, just a pair of rabbit ears and maybe a bit of foil.

Also for Mother’s Day, our columnist Iris Ruth Pastor, the mother of five adult sons, shares a wistful look back to her carpooling days. How many of you miss those trips with the kids in the car and all the wonderful eavesdropping opportunities you had back then?

This issue includes some recipes that should come in handy for Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. There’s a preview of a military museum, some travel stories, and on the lighter side, some children’s letters to God. We’ve added a new feature too, the joke of the month.

Finally we pay a visit to Mar-a-Lago back when socialite and owner of General Foods, Marjorie Merriweather Post, owned the 120-room Palm Beach mansion. She donated it to the U.S. government in 1973 in the hopes that it would become a “winter White House.” Now, in a strange twist of fate, that has come true.

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The untold story of the fight for the Statue of Liberty TARPON SPRINGS — Elizabeth Indianos — artist, professor at St. Petersburg College’s Tarpon Springs campus, and award-winning screenwriter — is about to tell Lady Liberty’s backstory for the very first time.

Her newest play, Libertaire, takes to the stage at the Tarpon Springs Performing Art Center, May 11-13.

In it, she unveils the true story of Lady Liberty, revealing that our treasured symbol of freedom

almost didn’t make it to our shores. The play revolves around the lives of two men: French artist, Auguste Bartholdi, who was obsessed with giving a 151foot tall statue to an America that treated him rudely, and Joseph Pulitzer, an American journalist and publisher that crowdfunded the cause in a newspaper campaign.

The play is the stage version of an award-winning screenplay by Indianos which is currently being shopped around in Hollywood.

Libertaire, the world premier by playwright Elizabeth Indianos

Composed by Michael Amish; directed by Lianne McDonnell-Kruger When: May 11-13 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Tickets: General: $25 / Groups (10+): $24 / Tarpon Arts Members & Students: $23. www.tarponarts.org or call (727) 942- 5605

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Dear God, Maybe Cain and Abel would not kill each so much if they had their own rooms. It works with my brother. ~Larry Dear God, If you let the “dinasor” not “exstinct” we would not have a country. You did the right thing. ~Jonathan Dear God, Please send Dennis Clark to a different camp this year. ~Peter Dear God, If you give me a genie lamp like “Alladin” I will give you anything you want. Except my money or my chess set. ~Raphael Dear God, We read Thos. Edison made light. But in Sun. School they said you did it. So I bet he “stoled” your idea. ~Donna Dear God, Please put another holiday between Christmas and Easter. There is nothing good in there now. ~Ginny Dear God, Thank you for the baby brother but what I prayed for was a puppy. ~Joyce

May is Older Americans Month W

e’ve all heard the expression, “I’m too old for that!” But as they say, age is just a frame of mind. Research has shown that those who think they are old and frail, will act old and frail, giving up physical and mental activities that can keep them healthy. Here’s a list of seniors who didn’t let age get in the way of their dreams and goals.

George H.W. Bush celebrated his 90th birthday parachuting from a helicopter.

At 71, Katsusuke Yanagisawa, a retired Japanese schoolteacher, became the oldest person to climb Mt. Everest.

At 73, Larry King celebrated his 50th year in broadcasting.

At 75, cancer survivor Barbara Hillary became one of the oldest

people, and the first black woman, to reach the North Pole.

At 77, John Glenn became the oldest person to go into space.

At 80, Christine Brown of Laguna Hills, CA, climbed the Great Wall of China.

At 81, Bill Painter became the oldest person to reach the 14,411-foot summit of Mt. Rainier.

At 82, William Ivy Baldwin became the oldest tightrope walker, crossing the South Boulder Canyon in Colorado on a 320-foot wire.

At 85, Theodor Mommsen became the oldest person to receive a

Nobel Prize in Literature.

At 86, Katherine Pelton swam the 200-meter butterfly in 3 minutes, 1.14 seconds, beating the men’s world record for that age group by over 20 seconds.

At 87, Mary Baker Eddy founded the Christian Science Monitor.

At 88, Michelangelo created the architectural plans for the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

At 90, Marc Chagall became the first living artist to be exhibited at the Louvre museum.

At 91, Allan Stewart of New South Wales completed a Bachelor of

Law degree from the University of New England.

At 94, comedian George Burns performed in Schenectady, NY,

63 years after his first performance there.

At 95, Nola Ochs became the oldest person to receive a college diploma.

At 96, Harry Bernstein published his first book, The Invisible Wall, three years after he started writing to cope with loneliness after his wife of 70 years, Ruby, passed away.

At 99, Teiichi Igarashi climbed Mt. Fuji.

At 100, Frank Schearer seems to be the oldest active water skier in the world.

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Recipe Corner • by Lauren HiLton Here’s an easy recipe created by Alexandra Steele, 9, who has expanded her cooking talents to include the artistic, nutritious creation of salads.

“Alexandra’s salad was created the day that her grandmother gave her a fresh watermelon,” said her mother Brianna. “It’s rich in nutrients and contains fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Watermelon is in season and one of the most refreshing fruits around, so this is an ideal recipe for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day picnics.

Alexandra’s Refreshing Watermelon Salad Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spring greens 1 cup fresh cilantro 1 cup fresh watermelon, cubed 1/2 cup red grapes, halved 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup Feta cheese 4 whole-grain dinner rolls 2 teaspoons butter Directions: • In a large salad bowl, mix all ingredients together. Arrange the salad mixture on a platter and serve with whole-grain dinner rolls spread with grass-fed butter, if possible.

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Seasoned chunks of cod topped with fresh diced tomatoes, shredded cabbage, a squeeze of lime, and a dollop of cilantro-infused sour cream are all served on top of a warm corn tortilla. These fish tacos are the perfect combination of simplicity and excitement; perfect for Cinco de Mayo or anytime.

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Makes: 6 Servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 package taco seasoning, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 pound cod or white fish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups red and green cabbage, shredded 2 cups tomato, diced 12 corn tortillas, 6-inch, warmed lime wedges, for serving Directions: • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, and 2 Tbsp seasoning mix.

• In a medium bowl, combine cod, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and remaining seasoning mix; pour into large skillet. Cook stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until cod flakes easily when tested with a fork.

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ot that one needs an excuse for a trip to St. Augustine, but with the spirit of Mother’s Day and motherhood in mind,

Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche

a May visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche and Mission Nombre de Dios in America’s Oldest City could be in order.

Mission Nombre de Dios (the Mission of God’s Holy Name) sits on the west side of Matanzas B a y, j u s t n o r t h of downtown. Its signature landmark is a stainless steel Our Lady of La Leche 204-foot cross. The statue grounds date back to 1565, some fiftyPhotos by Scott Smith five years before the pilgrims founded Plymouth Rock, when Pedro Menendez de Aviles, the Admiral of Philip II’s Spanish fleet, landed here and began America’s first Mission.

From the cross follow the path to a small, ivy-covered, Spanish-style chapel where the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche (our

The grounds are great place to step back, not only in time, but away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to enjoy some peace and serenity. Be mindful that the mission and shrine are operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine and visitors are asked to be respectful of the setting’s prayerful atmosphere. Catholic masses are celebrated each day at noon along with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 1 to 3 p.m. Also be aware that Mother’s Day might be especially busy if you are not into crowds.

In addition to the shrine, Mission Nombre de Dios also features archeological excavations, a historical cemetery, a museum and gift shop, and the Prince of Peace Church.

nursing mother) is housed. The centerpiece is a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary breastfeeding the infant Jesus. This image dates back to Spain in the early 1600s and Our Lady of La Leche is considered the patroness of mothers and mothers-tobe. The shrine is where thousands have asked and given thanks for a safe, happy delivery and healthy children as well as other maternal matters -- or to just simply pray. The original chapel was built in 1615

by Spanish settlers and is the first shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the United States. It was destroyed during the British siege of St. Augustine in 1728.

In 1875 it was rebuilt only to be ruined by a hurricane. The present chapel was reconstructed in 1915 in the same coquina shell-stone style as the original.

Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche and Mission Nombre de Dios

Where: 34 Ocean Avenue, St. Augustine Admission: Free Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

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Poetry Corner Congratulations to Linda Sullivan of Tampa for her Mother’s Day tribute.

“Our Mother” A heart filled with compassion For those who are in need Of some kind word of tenderness Or some small, loving deed.

A hand that’s quick to reach out In service large or small.

She’ll listen to our troubles, And she’ll catch us when we fall.

She finds real joy in giving.

She’s always put us first.

She’s seen us at our best, And she’s loved us at our worst!

Our mother is a woman Whose love will never end.

We were born to call her “Mother,” But we choose to call her “Friend.”

Vena Reel Sullivan

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I raise a high spirited boy Betty Puchala My mother believes and now a puppy. The all children are beautiful. She inspired challenges become landmarks for a me to be a Mom and for that I am strong soul. The joys are always a thankful. Having her in my life has been reminder of what can be done if one a gift, a blessing, and a way to learn believes.

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ne day in 1965, when Otis Redding changes, adding the “Sock it to me” returned from a particularly gruel- line—a future catch phrase on TV’s ing tour, he complained of exhaustion legendary Laugh-In show – and spellto his pal, drummer Al Jackson. In ing out “R-E-S-P-E-C-T.” Behind the Hits, Jackson recalled, “I Franklin had come to Atlantic after said to Otis, ‘All you can look for is a six-year stint at Columbia Records. a little respect when you come home.’ She was only 18, a high-school dropout He wrote the tune with two out-offrom our conversawedlock sons, when tion. We laughed she signed with Coabout it quite a few lumbia in 1960. She times. In fact, Otis saw only middling laughed about it success there with all the way to the mainstream pop bank.” before the switch Redding creto Atlantic put her ated Respect in a on the right (comsingle day. He had mercial) track. promised the song Some major difto “Speedoo” Sims, ferences are readily his road manager apparent in the two and leader of a soul versions of Respect. group called the Redding’s song is Singing Demons. a plea from a man When the band almost begging for couldn’t fully appreciation when capture the gritty he comes home. But Aretha Franklin “feel” that RedFranklin, banging out ding had in mind, gospel chords on a Redding decided to record the song piano, makes her Respect a ramped-up himself. It proved to be a good career declaration from a woman both steelmove: his Respect reached No. 3 on the strong and supremely confident. She 1965 Billboard R & B charts and even demands the proper respect that she feels made Billboard’s Top Forty pop (white) is her due as a partner, a friend, a woman. singles’ list.

Franklin’s disc reached No. 1 on Two years later, Atlantic Records both the R & B and pop charts, and her producer Jerry Wexler felt that a redone appeal for dignity became a landmark Respect by the label’s rising star, for both the Women’s Rights and gospel-belter Aretha Franklin, had Civil Rights movements. Respect the potential to break big with white also fetched two Grammy Awards. audiences as well as black. Franklin The ultimate respect Franklin earned? enthusiastically agreed and cut her Two decades later, the Queen of Soul version on Valentine’s Day of 1967. deservedly became the first woman to Just before the tape rolled, she and her be inducted into the prestigious Rock & sisters Erma and Carolyn made a few Roll Hall of Fame.

Randal C. Hill, a former disc jockey, English teacher, record collector and author, confesses to being hopelessly stuck in the past when it comes to music appreciation.

He lives on the Oregon coast and can be reached at wryterhill@msn.com.

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by Kathy Megyeri

Mar-a-Lago Before Trump Mar-a-Lago, the Florida estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, designed by Joseph Urban.

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irst Lady Mrs. Lyndon Johnson called it a “beautiful never-never land.” Rose Kennedy, mother of President John F. Kennedy, attended square dances there.

A Palm Beach Post columnist wrote, “You go to Mrs. Post’s to dance or stay home.”

These were impressions of Mar-a-Lago, a sprawling estate in Palm Beach. Its name in Spanish means land between the sea and lake but it really lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Florida Intracoastal Waterway. In 1967, it was called one of America’s most elaborate 20th century mansions and was certainly the center of Palm Beach’s social scene.

Owner Marjorie Merriweather Post was a legend herself. Born in 1887, she came to own the growing Postum Cereal Company in the late ‘20s after her father, Charles William (C.W.) Post, died.

Within 15 years, she had transformed that business into the General Foods Corporation and she became one of the wealthiest Marjorie Merriweather Post in 1929, wearing a gown in which she was women in the United received at Buckingham Palace.

States. In addition to Mar-a-Lago, which was completed in 1927, she owned two other estates, married four times, and owned couture jewelry collections that included designs by Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, and Harry Winston. She was also a philanthropist and amassed an extraordinary collection of Russian Imperial Art. When it was built, Mar-a-Lago brought together Old World features that include Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Moorish, French and English influences. Mara-Lago was mainly used by Post for entertaining during the high season -- from early January to the end of FebLifestyles After 50 • Suncoast • May 2017 • page 12

ruary. The dining room had simulated marble columns, frescoes, Spanish chandeliers and Venetian chairs. It took four men to put in one section of the dining room table because the sections weighed 300 pounds each for a total of 6.5 tons.

After rain repeatedly cancelled dancing on the patio, she added a 200-person pavilion in 1962 that also held 40 tables for playing bridge. There was a fallout shelter in the basement, and she eventually built an enclosure of glass for dining outside.

She employed about 75 staff members -- maids, valets, kitchen staff, chauffeurs, secretaries, laundresses and watchmen.

Guests -- senators, ambassadors, generals, authors, artists, movie stars and family members -- were flown in by Post’s private plane. One grandchild recalled her favorite memory, “Grandmother always had these wonderful comforters that were satin on one side and velvet on the other, so you’d wrap yourself in them and Marjorie Merriweather Post wore this gown with Cartier jewels pictured in the parade around pretend- portrait behind her. From the Hillwood ing you were a prinEstate Museum collection. cess.”

Guests were particularly impressed that the valets repacked their bags for them with everything cleaned and in tissue paper so nothing was wrinkled. One wrote, “On a visit to Mrs. Post, you came back looking better than you arrived.”

Post was superstitious. She would not ever seat a table of thirteen, cocktails began at 7:00, and dinner

Dining Room was scheduled for 7:30. She did not wear opals. She never put her hat on the bed or tolerated open umbrellas in the house.

The usual number of guests for dinner and dancing was 75. She loved to tango and square dance and had many pairs of shoes colored to match her square dancing outfits.

When Post grew ill, she bequeathed the mansion in her will to the U.S. government to be used as the winter White House. She died in 1973 and is buried at her Washington D.C. home of Hillwood, now a museum complete with extensive formal gardens, a greenhouse, and a pet cemetery. “Marjorie Post brought an incredible acumen for organization and impeccable taste to each of the grand estates she called home,” explains Hillwood’s Executive Director Kate Market.

In 1980, the government declared Mar-a-Lago a National Historic Landmark. The following year, it returned the estate to the Post Foundation citing the high maintenance costs.

Donald Trump first offered $28 million for the estate but to no avail. He persisted and following the real estate market slump, he obtained Mar-a-Lago for $5 million in 1985 and paid an additional $3 million for the antiques and furniture. Trump turned it into a private club in 1995 and built a 20,000-square-foot ballroom with $7 million in gold leaf gilding. Recently, he had a helicopter landing pad erected on the western lawn, big enough to accommodate Marine One. Since being sworn into office, Trump refers to the estate as his Southern White House and uses it as a Camp Davidstyle retreat.

Now Post got her wish—Mar-a-Lago is truly America’s second White House.

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Lifestyles Event

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ifestyles After 50 magazine held one of our very popular Fun Fests, April 12, at the Kapok Special Events Center and Gardens in Clearwater. The venue is known for its famous kapok tree, distinctive Old World character, numerous fountains and statues, and elegant chandelier-laden rooms.

Live retro music was provided

by L.O.T.P (Life of the Party) which played an array of rockin’ cover songs.

They had the crowd singing, dancing and clapping along. Guests enjoyed a huge Easter Egg Hunt, visiting with a wide array of vendors, an Easter bonnet contest and parade, bingo, health screenings, and a lunch special.

Join us for our next event in Sarasota, Wednesday, June 14th, Flag Day, L.O.T.P. performs for the crowd. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at the Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail. For more information call (813) 653-1988; for directions call (941) 365-2032.

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remember the first carpool I ever drove.

It was 1974 and marked a new stage of life for me as a young mother. Each time I picked up another four-yearold on the carpool list, I jumped Clipartoons.com out of the car to open the door for them, gave them a hug and a goody bag filled with raisins and graham crackers (nutritionally sound snacks to make a good impression on the mother). I also included stickers and a stick of gum to make a good impression on the kid.

When all were picked up, I embarked on my pre-rehearsed litany of nursery rhymes — reciting each with appropriate hand gestures and wild variations of voice volume, pitch and tone to keep their short attention spans focused.

By the time we reached nursery school, we were all exhausted — me from my performance and them from the avid participation I had demanded.

Fortunately for all concerned, my interest in high intensity interaction with the pre-school gang waned rapidly. After that initial run, I got some sage advice from the other mothers: “Get a life, Mom, and stay out of theirs.”

So I learned to let the four-yearolds set their own pace and to only intervene in matters of safety — both psychological and physical. And as the four-year-olds became five-year-olds and older, I also became adept at listening. I fine-tuned my auditory skills and realized by being unassuming and quiet while driving, I had a bright and shiny window into their world.

I wasn’t the only parent experiencing anonymity. One friend told me of his adolescent daughter and her buddies bantering back and forth about the most intimate of sexual maneuvers they read about in Cosmopolitan magazine. They totally ignored his presence — speaking as if he were feeble and pathetic, a middleaged relic without ears, eyes, thoughts and feelings.

What I didn’t learn at breakfast, dinner or right before lights out, I learned by driving my child and his cronies to school, movies, dances, practices, and games. Each time, going through my highly evolved checklist: Did he laugh easily with his friends? Was he naturally part of the group? Were the kids he was hanging out with the “right” kids? Was their language within acceptable limits?

Were the things that they were laughing about, literally behind my back, harmless, semi-troublesome or serious concerns?

I began to think that my days of driving carpools would go on forever. But, of course, after each one of my five sons passed his driving test, my days of carpooling dwindled. And then stopped altogether.

Now my car’s interior is so clean.

And so quiet. And my back seat so empty. My boys have grown and gone.

My information pipeline to their lives and thoughts is now more circuitous, less accessible and much more opaque.

Some days at 3 p.m., an overwhelming yearning envelopes me and I realize how much I miss those carpool days.

Iris Ruth Pastor is a slice-of-life author, blogger and motivational speaker.

Reach her at irisruthpastor@gmail.com

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Rising Interest Rates -Bad for Bonds?

by DaviD Novak

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hile just about all investors are familiar with the volatility of the stock market, I find that not as many fully understand the risks that come with investing in bonds. Many predict that interest rates will soon be rising from an extended period of being at historically low levels, and that this will hurt fixed income investments. Why is a rising interest rate environment bad for bonds?

To explain the relationship between changes in interest rates and bond prices, let’s use an example. Assume you purchased a five-year, $10,000 bond at face value that was paying a 7 percent coupon rate. Now suppose interest rates fall, thereby causing newly issued bonds similar to the one you bought to offer only a 6 percent coupon rate. If you were looking to sell your 7 percent bond before it matures, since it is now more attractive than the 6 percent bonds that reflect current yields, you will be able to get more than par value. In fact, you will be able to sell your 7 percent bond at $10,421, a nice premium to the par value that you paid. Buying your 7 percent bond at $10,421 nets an investor the identical return to maturity that would be achieved by buying the 6 percent bond for $10,000.

On the other hand, suppose interest rates rise, thereby causing bonds similar to yours to offer an 8 percent coupon rate. If you were looking to sell your

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7 percent bond, since it is no longer as attractive as newly issued bonds, you would need to discount the price of your bond to the point where the buyer would achieve the same total return being offered by the bond paying 8 percent. It turns out that this price where the return is equivalent is $9,601, approximately a 4 percent discount to the par value that you paid.

In a very general sense, the longer a bond has until maturity, the more its price is affected by a change in interest rates. Other factors, such as the bond’s credit quality, can also be a factor.

It is important to note that if a bond is held to maturity, as long as the issuer— whether it is a corporation, government, or municipality—is solvent, you will receive your original $10,000 back (in addition to the $700 in interest payments that you received each year).

Next month we will explore how interest rate changes can affect bond mutual funds.

David Novak, CFP® is a Certified Financial PlannerTM at Novak & Powell Financial Services in Pinellas County. Please note: he is not an attorney and this article should not be construed as one offering legal advice.

For information about investment decisions and financial planning, contact him at (727) 451-3440.

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Military History in a Mall

BY KATHY MEGYERI

Memorial Day is often referred to as the unofficial start of summer — a three-day weekend complete with pool parties, barbecue and potato salad. But it began on a much more somber note when, shortly after the Civil War, the graves of fallen soldiers were adorned with spring flowers. Eventually, it became an annual tradition; in 1971, Congress made it a national holiday, a time to pause and honor our nation’s war dead.

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or an especially meaningful MemoUntil his death in 2007, the murial Day, plan to visit the Military seum’s honorary chairman was retired Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda, Air Force Brigadier General Paul Warflocated on the southwest coast of ield Tibbets, Jr., best known for piloting Florida. Its vast array of the Enola Gay, which artifacts (10,000 or more) dropped Little Boy, the tell of America’s role in first of two atomic bombs past and present conflicts. on the Japanese city of Located at the entrance to Hiroshima. Since Tibbets’ Fisherman’s Village, the passing, the honorable facility is convenient to Sean O’Keefe, a former shops, restaurants, bars and NASA Administrator and boutiques.

Secretary of the Navy, has The Florida Military served as honorary chair.

Heritage Museum is a Admission is free. nonprofit organization that The museum has a opened its doors on Vetbudget of approximately erans’ Day of 2001. Cur$200,000 per year and is Paul Warfield Tibbets, Jr. rently, the museum covers funded by a small grant 2,500 square feet and receives 60,000 from Charlotte County government, visitors a year. It displays military membership fees, donations, proceeds artifacts from as far back as the Spanish- from fundraising events, and sales in the American War up to and including the gift shop. present day conflicts in Iran, Iraq, and Visitors will see an array of displays Afghanistan. such as the one depicting the plight of

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MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM Fishermen’s Village 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Unit 48, Punta Gorda, Florida Hours beginning May 1st: Mon-Sat 10-6, Sunday 12-6 Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is free.

(941) 347-7941 • freedomisntfree.org Captain Luis Chirichigno, a Cobra gunship helicopter pilot who was shot down while delivering fire upon the enemy in Vietnam. He spent three and a half years as a prisoner of war -- eight months of that time in a bamboo cage in Cambodia.

While a captive, he was mistakenly reported killed in action in the Army Times.

Though he had sustained numerous injuries and was given very little food, Chirichigno’s story has a happy ending with his release from capture. His exceptional bravery gave his comrades sufficient time to escape the immediate enemy threat and inflicted vast damage on the enemy.

There is an array of Civil War, U.S. and foreign uniforms to admire. Of particular interest is the myriad of military recruiting posters. Showcases exhibit weaponry, armament, and souvenirs that soldiers brought home.

Thus, what started out as collection in a couple of closets in an American Legion and a VFW Post has grown into a mighty museum, thanks to the Charlotte County Veterans’ Council and the lease negotiated with Fishermen’s Village.

Plans are under way to erect a new

building at the Punta Gorda Airport, site of the annual Florida International Air Show, where donated military aircraft and vehicles can also be displayed. Its name will be the Military Heritage and Aviation Museum. The current museum will remain and continue its mission to promote an understanding and respect for the rich military heritage of the U.S. and to remind us all that “freedom is not free.”

When Is the Best Time to Start Receiving Social Security Benefits?

By Daryl rosenthal Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Tampa FL

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njoying a comfortable retirement is everyone’s dream. For over 80 years, Social Security has been helping people realize those dreams, assisting people through life’s journey with a variety of benefits. It’s up to you as to when you can start retirement benefits. You could start them a little earlier or wait until your “full retirement age.” There are benefits to either decision, pun intended.

Full retirement age refers to the age when a person can receive their Social Security benefits without any reduction, even if they are still working part or full time. In other words, you don’t actually need to stop working to get your full benefits.

For people who attain age 62 in 2017 (i.e., those born between January 2, 1955 and January 1, 1956), full retirement age is 66 and two months. Full retirement age was age 65 for many years. However, due to a law passed by Congress in 1983, it has been gradually increasing,

beginning with people born in 1938 or later, until it reaches 67 for people born after 1959.

You can learn more about the full retirement age and find out how to look up your own at www.socialsecurity.gov/ planners/retire/retirechart.html” www. socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/retirechart.html.

You can start receiving Social Security benefits as early as age 62 or any time after that. The longer you wait, the higher your monthly benefit will be, although it stops increasing at age 70. Your monthly benefits will be reduced permanently if you start them any time before your full retirement age. For example, if you start receiving benefits in 2017 at age 62, your monthly benefit amount will be reduced permanently by about 26 percent.

On the other hand, if you wait to start receiving your benefits until after your full retirement age, then your monthly benefit will be higher. The amount of this increase is two-thirds of one percent for each month –– or eight

Florida Orchestra closes out season with Journey, Beethoven

by Kelly Smith

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he Florida Orchestra season winds down in May, but not quietly. It’s a packed month of spectacular shows, from The Music of Journey rock concert to the American Songbook to Beethoven. And don’t forget free music under the stars at Pops in the Park.

Here are orchestra highlights. Savor it before the long, hot summer.

The Music of Journey (May 5): Journey was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Celebrate with The Florida Orchestra, a full rock band and fan favorite singer Brody Dolyniuk, who will have you swaying to epic hits like Don’t Stop Believin’, Open Arms, Any Way You Want It, Faithfully and Separate Ways. Martin Herman conducts. One night only at the Mahaffey Theater.

Free Pops in the Park (May 7): Bring a date or the whole family for music from Brahms to Beauty and the Beast, along with movie music from Superman, Jurassic Park and Star Wars. All leading up to a patriotic finish with fireworks as the grand finale of Riverfest in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa.

Ryan Haskins conducts. Free. Don’t forget canned goods for Tampa Bay Harvest.

The American Songbook: Then and Now (May 12-14): Nobody loves a piano like Tony DeSare.

From Irving Berlin to John Lennon … Johnny Mercer to Elton John, he spans the generations for marvelous music from America’s great songwriters, with

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hits like Kiss, Come Fly with Me, Imagine and Great Balls of Fire. Jeff Tyzik conducts, in the Raymond James Pops series.

Season Finale! Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto (May 19-21): Music Director Michael Francis leads a splendid season finale, with international pianist Dejan Lazic in his TFO debut on Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Free tickets for kids and teens as part of this Tampa Bay Times Masterworks series.

Subscribe to 50th anniversary season now: Full Masterworks, Pops, Coffee and Matinee series subscriptions are available now with all the perks, including priority seating, single ticket discounts and free flexible ticket exchanges. Subscribers to the Coffee series also receive 20% off the regular ticket price. For a look at the full 2017-18 season, go to floridaorchestra.org, where you can purchase subscriptions online, a new feature available this season. Or call the TFO Ticket Center at 727.892.3337 or 800.662.7286. Single tickets will go on sale in August.

percent for each year –– that you delay receiving them until you reach age 70.

The choices you make may affect any benefit your spouse or children can receive on your record, too. If you receive benefits early, it may reduce their potential benefit, as well as yours.

You need to be as informed as possible when making any decision about receiving Social Security benefits.

Read the publication When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10147. pdf” www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ EN-05-10147.pdf.

If you decide to receive benefits before you reach full retirement age, you should also understand how continuing to work can affect your benefits. Social Security may withhold or reduce your benefits if your annual earnings exceed a certain amount. However, for every month benefits are withheld, it increases your future benefits. That’s because at your full retirement age Social Security will recalculate your benefit amount to give you credit for the months in which benefits were reduced or withheld due to your excess earnings. In effect, it’s as if you hadn’t filed for those months. You can learn more at www.socialsecurity. gov/planners/retire/whileworking.html” www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/ whileworking.html.

Social Security’s mission is to secure your today and tomorrow. Helping you make the right retirement decisions is vital. You can learn more by visiting our Retirement Planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire” www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/ retire.

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Here’s the dish on radishes

by Teri Pizza he word, radish, comes from the Latin word, radix, meaning “to root.” The word “radical” also comes from the Latin “root,” as in radicals that want to change the root of the political system. Beware those radish radicals, they can get hot under the collar (so to speak). Perhaps that’s because radishes belong to the mustard family and contain glucosinolates—the stuff that brings the hot out in horseradish and wasabi.

The Egyptian and Greek cultures so idolized radishes they made gold replicas of them. Today these roots are celebrated in Oaxaca, Mexico at their Radish Festival.

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