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This is not my first tattoo. I already have the initials of my wife, daughter and son on my lower back. I don’t take getting a tattoo lightly. I firmly believe the tattoo has to hold special meaning in your life and be at the centre of who you are. As you’ll see in my article on page six, the number 50 holds great importance for me (best read the last article to find out why). With that said, I booked my appointment at Feel The Sting in Simcoe and went to see John the owner, who did my first tattoo as well. I showed John what I wanted and he got down to work. John has a great back-story about how art is part of his life and how being a tattoo artist is his passion. He has been honing his craft for over 20 years and has done just about every type of tattoo you can think of. But where did it all begin? John smiles when I ask and tells me about his dad and the tattoo artist that did his father’s tattoos. “An
old guy in Hamilton,” he says and every time John was in the city he would visit the tattoo artist. They became friends. At 16 years old, John was doing his own homemade tattoos and it wasn’t long before he knew this was what he wanted to do. Today John explains the industry has changed, with the computer technology and the proper licensing tattoos are mainstream and folks of all ages come in and get them. For John, the challenge and the unique designs have made the tattoos of today incredible pieces of art and he fully invites that challenge to create new and exciting tattoos for folks. For me, I just needed 50, it said everything I needed it to and every time that I look down at my left foot that simple piece of art brings a smile to my face. Thanks John
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DREAMS not regrets “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” - Wayne Gretzky One day when I was in Grade 1, the boy sitting beside me challenged me to see which of us could hold one arm straight out to the side for the longest time. I remember being intrigued and immediately putting my arm out. It must have been a strange sight for Mrs. Kaye to see but we kept doing our work and she didn’t interfere. I don’t recall whether one of us won or if we were stopped. What I do remember is that I was totally attracted to the challenge. Throughout my life I have given myself mental and physical challenges, generally with little or no forethought. In Grade 12, as one of a small group of people inspired by a JFK military initiative, I ran and walked 50 miles from Barrie to Toronto wearing army boots, with little prior training. The next few days were a different kind of challenge. I entered the most difficult undergraduate program at the University of Toronto, not because I had any ambition to study Math, Physics and Chemistry, but just because I wondered if I could get accepted. I soon transferred into a more realistic area. After graduating, I travelled to Australia on my own for a few months. I worked a bit as a groundskeeper and hitchhiked up and down the country. Later, I walked hundreds of miles down the coast of Ireland by myself in the early spring when there were few other travellers around. I didn’t do any planning for either of these trips and didn’t know what I would do until I was doing it. Before the latter, I was down at the docks in a town on the west coast of Wales when I was offered a free ride across St. George’s Channel to Ireland on a mail boat, so off I went. I did some sightseeing in Dublin, then headed back to the coast and just decided to walk because I didn’t have much money. As a teacher I once trudged home in a severe blizzard a few hours after my school had closed early, simply to see if I could do it. Hardly able to see, I barely made it to my house. Another time I paddled up the lake to our cottage in a powerful rainstorm. That ill-thought out venture so exhausted me that after I climbed the steep hill to our place, I lay down immediately on the floor just inside the front door and slept for hours in my drenched clothes, all alone. I usually engaged in these challenges on my own, for obvious reasons. Also at the cottage, while standing on the dock one fine summer’s day, I decided, on the spur of the moment, that it would be a good time to swim across the lake and back, a distance of probably over a mile. No one in our group had ever done it. I was not the best swimmer there by any means
but away I went without telling anyone. Once again it wasn’t a particularly wise decision. I had to dodge a few boats coming around the point into our bay. I was not easy to see and I was not expected. During the course of my return from the far shore, I was sighted by someone and, upon landing, had to meekly accept a severe scolding from my wife Juta. She was none too happy, even though she, more than anyone, knew I could lack sound judgment from time to time. I don’t know why I have always been this way but I think, to some extent, that life begins at the end of our perceived boundaries. I have learned to be comfortable being uncomfortable. Are we ever more alive than when we are engaging in something a bit unnerving that we have never done before? For me, it seems to be merely part of my character. I generally didn’t do much planning, as I’ve always been a dreamer and one who assumes that I can possibly pull off some far-fetched idea. Thus far, I have only shared some secondary, off-handed, and decidedly unplanned activities of mine. However, I have come to believe that there is much to be said for having some challenging goals in life. How will you ever know what you are capable of if you don’t reach high, or even overreach, at times? If you never try, you will not have great accomplishments. Do you really want to look back on your life saying, “I wish I’d…”? In my life, running began as just another random undertaking. I was sitting in a tavern one night long ago after playing softball with a bunch of my friends. The fellow beside me was talking about his daughter’s upcoming track and field meet and he decided he was going to start running with her the next day. I said I would start soon as well. I actually did. Interestingly, running morphed into a major focus for me over time. It came to require serious planning, major time commitments and the setting of specific goals. I felt the draw to try to go further and further as the years passed, eventually becoming an ultrarunner competing in events from 50 kilometres all the way up to this year taking part in my first 6 day race. Next year, after my second knee replacement, I hope to return and improve at the 6 day. If you have a big goal, something that keeps returning into your thoughts, there are a few strategies that may prove useful. I believe the following considerations might assist in achieving that goal. 1. Make the serious goal as clear as possible. Visualize it, think about it over and over and maybe even write it down, being very specific. 2. Determine what the stakes are. How will it enable you to improve yourself? Will it lead to further benefits in life? 3. Develop a methodical action plan. Break it down into manageable chunks. 4. If it is a major goal that will take some time, review it on a regular basis. 5. Let some close friends know about your goal and commitment. When people are aware of what you are planning, it is much more difficult to give up if you are faced with adversity or flagging motivation. 6. If possible, become part of a group of like-minded individuals. The camaraderie, the sharing of knowledge and the accountability of being in the group will help. To me, what is most important in our lives tends to be the path toward the goal, not the final attainment. It can always be satisfying to be able to say to yourself, “At least I tried.”
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Lately I have been busy doing research on a person’s mental state after a heart attack. I wanted to share the following information I found and talk a bit about how I have been dealing with my life changing cardiac episode. The following was taken from an article in U.S. News called, “Depression Can Threaten Recovery After a Heart Attack” by Michael Schroeder. Those who felt bulletproof before, suddenly don’t anymore. “You no longer feel … invulnerable,” says Dr. Stephanie Coulter, a cardiologist and medical director of the Center for Women’s Heart and Vascular Health at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston. Practically speaking, experts say, a brush with death can spur a person to make long-overdue, needed lifestyle changes, from quitting smoking and exercising to eating a heart-healthy diet. Sometimes a pep talk is about all it takes, Coulter says, to lift a person’s spirits and to get back on track for recovery. For many, however, the same fateful concerns and mortal reckoning that can serve as a wake-up call are associated with a heavy darkness they just can’t shake.” “Depression rates are remarkably high after someone has had a heart attack. They range anywhere from 20 to 40 percent,” says Karina Davidson, a clinical psychologist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) in New York City. “We don’t know the exact reason for this. There has been some speculation that it’s just the shock and adjustment of having a very life-threatening disease. But, in fact, untreated, depression can last for many months or even years after a heart attack.” Davidson, who directs CUMC’s Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health, adds that inflammatory or neurohormonal changes that occur with a heart attack may also be part of the cascade that leads to depression. With my most recent health concerns a big change has occurred in my life in the physical sense. I always felt I was somewhat aware of my body and what was happening in it. It was something I had to learn as a runner, especially for the ultras I was doing. My doctor pointed out that my heart situation appears to be hereditary. This somewhat limits what I can do about it. Don’t get me wrong, I take every precaution I can. Today I want to chat a bit about the mental side of what happens after a heart attack from my perspective.
After my procedure I felt mentally awakened. I was keen on living life. I remember that night, going over a checklist of my life. I wanted to do the things I had promised myself that I would - nothing crazy, but things with personal meaning, things important to me. I committed myself to right some wrongs and forgive and forget folks that perhaps I felt had mistreated me or I had mistreated them. To tell the folks that are important to me that I love them and give them a hug. You come to the realization that every moment counts. People may look at you funny for this sudden outpouring of love, but for me I don’t care, I now understand just how quickly life can pass you by. I felt a personal shift in my own perspective and that confused people close to me. Emotions were and are much closer to the surface now and it was hard to explain my reactions sometimes. It took me a bit to remember that the folks in my life were dealing with the stress of the situation I was in on their own terms. I found myself realizing I needed to be more supportive of them as well and tell them it was okay. Next up was to stop sitting on the fence on some issues and let people know how I felt. I’m still working on that one (I’ve annoyed a few people already!). Things needed to be said and I needed to be truthful with myself. One of the other outcomes that came out of the incident was this feeling of being a little more selfish. Not in a bad way, but realizing that perhaps if I don’t have the energy to do something, I will pass on it. I have been savouring the moments, seeing life for what it is and people for who they are. I have been staying within myself and by that I mean, controlling what I can and letting everything else blow in the wind. My sense of humour seemed to stay intact. When you can start to laugh a little at life again it makes a big difference and folks soon realize they don’t have to tip toe around the subject of death with you. More than once, I have joked about it to put people at ease around me and remind myself to have fun. I’ve gotten bonus days! One of the areas that the doctor warns you about is that depression and anxiety may creep into your mind. I know I have had a few blue days where there are big sighs and no drive, along with a little self-reflection. There may be a sudden little hiccup up in the heart and the first thought is, oh no not again! It doesn’t last long though. I just think of this line to a song I like, never going to live if you’re too scared to die. There it is, too scared to die. It can stop someone who has heart issues cold in their tracks. They worry about every little pain, let others do the easy things for them, always thinking of the dark spaces in their thought process, the what if’s. What if I don’t wake up? What if I never see my loved ones again? I cannot do that. It is too hard. I could have another relapse. You have to come to terms with your (with my own) mortality. For me everything in life got easier once those words got stuck in my head, never going to live if you’re too scared to die. I have a much better sense of who I am and what I am capable of. I know folks worry about me, but it’s okay, you can stop. If I go
for a run on my own and don’t return, it is all good, I was doing something I enjoy! I refuse to sit and watch life pass me by! Another aspect that changed was I look at one day at a time now. I don’t get too far ahead of myself. Every day that you’re alive means, you’ve got another day, use it to your advantage and go help someone else. Earlier I mentioned how there were a few things I needed to get done. Well I began checking them off. I am back running three-hour runs, and building, someday I will race again. Another one was to get a second tattoo. I know it seems silly but I had been thinking about it for a while. After a 50mile race last year I decided I would like the number 50 on my left foot. It had to be my left because that was the foot that I injured at mile 30 and caused me great pain for the last 20 miles. The number 50 would also recognize that I am still alive. You see my dad and his father did not make it to 50. The final factor was that I did a 50km run a few months before my heart attack with a dozen friends, just for fun. It was a joy to watch them all conquer their first ultra. They made me proud! All these events in my life make the number 50 really important to me. So that was it, the number 50 would become part of me. I will keep you folks informed as I knock off these comeback goals. For those that have survived a heart attack I understand what you are going through. We are the lucky ones (numbers suggest that one in ten survive). It is great to be alive but your mind can torture you with the troubles that come after. Stay strong and get help. You are not alone, talk to a councillor, drop me an email even. Enjoy the day!
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in Eldercare JULY 2017 SUMMER HEAT AND MINT JULEPS ON THE VERANDA Dr. Bruce Veltri C.P.C.A. (Certified Professional Consultant on Aging) Anybody that has spent time in the Caribbean will attest to the much slower pace of life. People walk slower, a lot slower. Transactions take longer, eating in restaurants takes longer and when we westerners get impatient and fussy they chide us with, “Relax Mon, you’re on Island time now.” You don’t see too many islanders out in the mid-day sun, this is a time for rest and conversation, a tea, maybe a game of Dominoes. And our Southern American neighbours, they didn’t sit on those big verandas drinking Mint Juleps because it looks good in the movies. Those verandas were respite from the scorching Texas sun. People have always had to adapt to the heat; that is until modern western society started changing the heat into cool air with air-conditioning. This modern ‘chill’ has brought an unfortunate negative side-effect, isolationism. Many people, and particularly seniors are trapped in a cool cubicle of air (metaphorically speaking of course). The sun is very hot in Canada right now but the pace of life is as hectic as ever. We keep on rushing through the day. Seniors are particularly sensitive to the extremes of heat and humidity that July and August bring so many seniors either choose or are forced to remain in their air-conditioned living spaces and this leads to the isolation that I mentioned. I am a strong advocate of building public spaces for seniors that allow them to enjoy the summer weather with plenty of areas for shade and rest. Some towns and cities are great at this and many others are miles behind. Which scenario sounds better? Ninety-year-old Betty spending time with friends in a beautiful shaded park that allows her accessibility and safety, or, Betty sits alone in her apartment in front of a TV all day. Seniors deserve the freedom to move about their communities knowing that there will be opportunities to rest when needed, there will be shaded areas and obstacles to accessibility will be removed. When this happens, the community becomes a friendlier healthier place. Neighbours get to know neighbours. Let’s not hide our seniors away for the summer, let’s adapt our public spaces with seniors’ needs in mind, after all there are one heck of a lot of seniors in our communities, they have the same rights as everyone else to fully enjoy their community. If you want to learn more about Age-Friendly communities the Canadian Medical Association has an initiative called Demand a Plan (www.demandaplan.ca) that recognizes the wide range of capacities and resources of older people, it recommends that planners: • anticipate and respond flexibly to aging-related needs and preferences; • respect the decisions and lifestyle choices of older adults; • protects those who are most vulnerable; and • promote the inclusion of older adults in, and their contributions to, all aspects of community life.
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I could have written the standard summer article, “It’s hot out, check on older seniors to make sure they are okay,” but I think it is time to move beyond that. Yes, check on them, make sure the AC is working, that the fans are running and that the older senior is well hydrated. But as a society it is time to have older seniors re-enter day to day life, to be respected and to be included in society, whether it is hot out or not. Dr. Bruce Veltri works and lives in Norfolk County and is the CEO of Victoria Eldercare, a Norfolk based Home Care company. He is married to Susan with four grown children and two adorable grandchildren. Dr. Bruce Veltri can be reached at drbruce@ victoriaeldercare.com or call the office at 519-429-2644.
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NEWS HOUNDS. JULY NEWS As we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, I would like to take some time to reflect on what makes this country of ours such a great place to live. I am personally proud to live in a multicultural society where people from very diverse cultures can take pride in their ancestry. You may have read that we celebrated the end of Seniors’ month in June with our first ever Multicultural day. The event was a big hit and I am sure will be repeated in years to come. It is this all-inclusive attitude that in some way defines who we are. This diversity is certainly evident as you travel the roads of Norfolk County and visit the various halls, events and local festivals. The residents of Norview Lodge enjoy the opportunity to travel these roads, thanks to our beautiful wheelchair bus. Maintaining this connection with their community and continuing to experience the vast array of sights and activities in Norfolk County is such an important part of their lives. When we get back home from our travels and settle in, I think we realize that although our country is beautiful, diverse, and welcoming, it is the people who make this such a great place to live. When I look around at the staff at Norview Lodge, I see a lot of people who truly care about the residents in our home. They laugh with them, they give them hugs and they cry when they pass away. When you talk about the people at Norview Lodge, you have to mention the 80 volunteers who regularly visit our home and make such a large contribution. They run our gift shop, they bring their pets to visit, they assist
in our dining rooms, they teach us to paint, they provide spiritual and musical programs, they play cards and games and so much more, and in the end they put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces. According to volunteer Canada, “Older adults who volunteer have reduced stress related illnesses and higher self-esteem and are less likely to feel isolated.” Actually I think that we are the ones who enjoy reduced stress, thanks to their generous giving of time. So I will leave you this month with this thought. If you are feeling stressed, or just have an hour or two to spare, why not celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by volunteering your time. We would be happy to welcome you into our home. Take a chance on us and I guarantee that you will fall in love. I often say that I get so much more back than I put into this life at Norview and I am sure that you will feel the same. Give us a try!
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When Do I Change My Lure? No matter where I am, there are always some common questions that arise from whomever I am speaking to. It doesn’t matter if I am on the water as a fly fishing guide, or in the boat, or at a meeting or giving a presentation. One of those questions is invariably, “When should I switch my fly, switch my lure, or switch my bait offering?” The term bait is used to include artificial lure, live bait, fish egg or fly. This is a legitimate question. In fact, many anglers do not change often enough. A lot of this question arises from the angler when she/he starts with, “I didn’t want to change because it had caught fish earlier.” I believe you have already answered your own question – EARLIER! If biting fish cease it is time to look at what happened. Can a change in retrieve stimulate a reactionary strike? If this does not work then it is definitely time to take a look at what is on the end of your line. You must decide, do I just change the colour? Or should I change the size – smaller or bigger? Or do I totally put on a different bait style? Sometimes to trigger a fish into taking your offering it is as simple as changing that offering. Something new put in front of their face can often trigger a strike. I have encountered this often when fishing a fish egg imitation, such as a bead, or when fishing actual fish eggs (roe). A new colour produces a feeding take. One of the biggest mistakes an angler makes is putting on new bait (out of the package) or bait that has not produced well in the past and therefore the angler lacks confidence in that particular bait. We all have our confidence bait and it is generally the bait we use first. In the fly fishing game this may not be as true as fly anglers “match the hatch.” In other words, their fly will imitate the aquatic insect the fish are actively pursuing. If you are having great success with your confidence bait this is the time to try new bait or that bait you lack confidence in. Now you can find out if the new bait or old bait really does work as you are fishing over aggressive fish. But most anglers only do that when their number one bait fails to work. This is so wrong! Now if that particular bait fails to produce when there are feeding fish, it is time to sell the bait or give it to someone else. It just doesn’t seem to work on actively feeding fish. One of the biggest mistakes an angler can make is not to cover the complete water column. Fish will suspend in lakes and rivers for many reasons. These include serving Lake erie Boaters water temperature, water clarity, dissolved oxygen for over 60 years levels and location of bait fish. This is another reason to change your bait. Just maybe those fish are not relating to the bottom and are suspended for some reason. Make sure you use baits that will go from top to bottom. In Ontario sport fish will have an open season at the time of this publication. Enjoy your time on the water and please practice selective harvest. Larry can be reached at focusonfishing@rogers.com
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