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Known for leading the first Earth Day and heading the Bullitt Foundation

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In honor of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Earth Day on April 22, this article has been updated from the original, published in the April 2014 edition of Northwest Prime Time

t’s not often you meet someone who says they face each day excited about the work that lies before them. So it is with Denis Hayes, prominent environmental activist, national coordinator of the first Earth Day and president of the Seattle-based Bullitt Foundation since 1992. “I have the gigantic good fortune to get up in the morning and work on something I care about,” proclaims Denis with infectious enthusiasm. To engage Denis Hayes in conversation is to enter into his world for a moment and become inspired by the many things that clearly light his fire. This articulate, intelligent, thoughtful man speaks with passion and conviction that both compels and energizes. The Hayes family moved from Espinola, Ontario to Camas, Washington in 1950. It was here, growing up a stone’s throw from the banks of the Columbia River, that Denis began to cultivate a love for nature and the outdoors. Denis’ father made his living at the local paper mill as was the case with most men of that time and place. Denis recalls his father held hardworking, conservative values. He also possessed a certain stoic pride in his role as the operator of paper machine No. 10, which was responsible for producing paper that wrapped frozen food products. To Denis’ father and the rest of the town, the sulfur dioxide and other chemical pollutants thrown off by the paper mill were tolerated as “the smell of prosperity.” As Denis recalls, nobody at the time realized the inordinate amount of rust and corrosion destroying their automobiles was the same stuff they were breathing.

In addition to premature deaths associated with the pollution, most working men were deaf by the age of 50 or 55 due to the thunderous noise from the equipment they worked with at the mill. “For the first seventeen years of my life,” recalls Denis, “I had a nagging sore Denis Hayes is best known for organizing the first Earth Day, which is now recognized in 192 countries and throat.” However, is considered the world’s largest observed secular holiday. Denis has headed Seattle’s Bullitt Foundation since 1992. Photo courtesy the Bullitt Foundation. this did not stop him from hopping summer, Denis, at age 20, began a on his bike to explore the surrounding classic text Fundamentals of Ecology. This planted the seed that shaped hitchhiking odyssey that took him Columbia River Basin or hiking Denis’ values and continues to all over the world. He has visited through the nearby forests. Denis make a global over 140 countries in his lifetime. remembers impact on the Denis traversed places that exploring relationship today would be unthinkable for green verdant humans have their instability and threat to forests, only with this blue Americans. But in the mid-1960s, to be suddenly and green globe it was possible to travel just about disoriented we call home. anywhere in the world, including by stumbling As his countries behind the Iron Curtain. across a teenaged years Denis spent time in Eastern Europe, clear-cut unfolded into even train-hopping as far as Siberia wasteland, or adulthood, on the Trans-Siberian Railway, and “moonscape” Denis spent hitchhiked through the Middle East. in his two years He then made his way down the parlance, that at Clark West Coast of Africa. “I wanted to had been Community experience all the different parts of sacrificed to College before the world,” exclaims Denis, “and I feed the mill. deciding to must honestly confess that most of “[The mill hitchhike what I found in developing nations was] a great around the was quite depressing.” digesting world. A But it was in Southwest Africa, machine, feverish bug a place that is now called Namibia, continually for adventure that Denis experienced a second devouring the and world pivotal, life-changing experience. On April 22, 1970, an estimated 20 million people forests we’d came together in virtually every city, town, village travel had fully Indeed, this moment might be go hiking in,” and crossroad in the country for the world’s first Earth settled in. defined as a kind of crucible that he explains. Day, an event coordinated by Denis Hayes After failing forged the Denis Hayes we now Denis know, giving him clarity of purpose remembers a happy childhood growing to get a job on a ‘round-the-world cargo ship, Denis managed to secure for how he would spend the rest of up in Camas. The 40 mile round-trip his life. bicycle ride to the Beacon Rock area of a $99 passage on a vessel headed to There is a certain timeless beauty the Columbia River was, and continues Hawaii. He lived the carefree life of a to the details of this story that could to be, one of the most beautiful natural Waikiki surfer for a while and worked as a disc jockey at KNDI radio station belong to the mystics and sages of spots in the world to Denis. in Honolulu. any age. He was out in the middle of One of many pivotal moments in Eventually, Denis managed to get the desert and alone. The night sky his life took place in 1961 as a junior himself to Japan, where his ‘roundwas clear and encrusted with stars, at Camas High School (now named for him). Denis enrolled in an ecology the-world adventure continued. seminar where he read Eugene Odum’s With savings amassed over the continued on page 14

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Wicked Seattle Puyallup resident Teresa Nordheim is an award-winning author with more than 50 published articles and three books to her credit. She works full time as a civilian nurse for the U.S. Army and thrives on researching a good mystery to uncover a hidden gem. Her most recent book, Wicked Seattle, looks at the rapidly expanding early city of Seattle— full of gainful employment for fisherman, loggers and miners, but lacking one precious resource: women. Bored men yearned for companionship and entertainment. Wicked Seattle introduces the longstanding criminal side of Emerald City’s history, including the rise of prostitution, gambling and illegal alcohol, plus how graft, politicians, police officers and crime bosses all encouraged the vice and kept the city growing, Research for her first book, Tacoma’s Haunted History, appealed to Teresa because it mixed history, architecture and ghost stories. In her research, she found that the city’s paranormal history is riddled with Native American culture, spiritualists, mysterious deaths, tragedy and curses. “While tragic events don’t

always create hauntings, they often lay the storyline. These unfortunate circumstances bring forth tales of the strange and unexplainable.” Her second book, Murder & Mayhem in Seattle, explores Seattle’s dark and violent history, including a bloody battle between natives and settlers, the story of Dr. Linda Hazzard who stole money from patients after starving them in her infamous sanitorium, a look at the Wahmee gambling club—which saw the state’s deadliest homicide in 1983, and how some of America’s most notorious serial killers wrought terror in Seattle. Asked about her penchant for writing on such unusual topics, Teresa responds: “Why do I enjoy writing nonfiction historical books? After all, they will never turn into the next bestseller. It’s

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because I enjoy the treasure hunt of an excellent day of research and the challenge of making nonfiction read like fiction.” She gets her inspiration from such authors as Ann Rule, Gregg Olsen and Stephen King. Teresa began writing as soon as she was able to pick up a pen and put it to paper. She recalls sitting on the front porch of her grandparents’ house drawing pictures and creating story books about her own life’s adventures. Her grandfather encouraged her, “Don’t give up. You’re good at this.” She entered her first writing contest in third grade and, although she wouldn’t win, she learned a valuable lesson. Rejections are badges of courage, advises Teresa. It means you were brave enough to pour your heart and soul into paper and share it with the world. If you don’t try, you can’t succeed, she adds. Many years later, she had enough

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INDEX ARTFUL AGING

Earth Day Turns 50 – Denis Hayes... 1 Wicked Seattle...........................2 Movies for Grownups Awards...17 Writing & Poetry Corners..........20 Fresh New Titles.......................23

COMMUNITY

Volunteer Spotlight......................3 Tacoma Peace Prize....................4 Where in the Northwest?.............6 Award Notices.........................15 Community Grant Opportunities.16

HEALTH MATTERS

Aging and Chronic Conditions.....6 Medical Minutes.........................7 Bone Density Exercises................7 Peppermint is a Cool Solution......8

HUMOR & PUZZLES

The Funny Side of Life...............18 Rose & Dawn, Part 4.................18 Puzzles and Comics............. 18-19

LIFE PERSPECTIVES

Golden Ties that Bind..................4 Scenes from Childhood.............20

OUT & ABOUT

Ahoy from the Yacht Club............9 LET’S GO! Calendar.................17

RETIREMENT HOUSING

5 Tips for Downsizing...............10 Real Estate in Retirement............10 Senior Living 101.....................11 “You’re Moving?”.....................11 Retirement Housing Listings... 12-13 Is Staying the Best Choice?........16

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Volunteer Spotlight

Jim and Sue Laurenti Jim and Sue Laurenti volunteer as home helpers with Catholic Community Services’ Volunteer Services program, a program that matches their program participants over the age of 65 (or over the age of 18 living with a disability) with volunteers who are able to provide a small chore service such as yardwork, housework, laundry and other similar need-based requests from clients. Jim helps participants with yardwork and decluttering; Sue drives clients to and from medical appointments (the most common request from Volunteer Services’ participants is transportation). The most important thing that home helper volunteers bring, Sue and Jim say, is being present in another person’s life. Consistently interacting with another person as a home helper, Sue says, “You begin to see other ways you could use your skills to help someone.” Jim has helped repair vacuum cleaners and Sue has taught participants how to use their iPhones more effectively. But the regular presence of volunteers is, as Jim as noted, very motivating to take on tasks that would otherwise be a struggle. “It’s not just that you’re providing value to a client,” Jim says, “they

provide value to you, too. You can make a huge impact with such a small thing and people who haven’t seen that are missing out.” The support home helpers provide extends the time participants can remain Jim and Sue Laurenti independent in their own homes. It also gives volunteers a For more information on becoming a sense of perspective. Sue reflects, home helper through Volunteer Services “Remembering that they’re just like at Catholic Community Services, us, I mean, we’ll be there in 20 or please contact Megan Wildhood, RSVP 30 years. Volunteering in this way Coordinator of King County, at 206-694gives me perspective on what I still 6786 or meganw@solid-ground.org. want to do in my life.” Because Volunteer Services has participants all over King County and carefully matches volunteers to participants based on need, interest and location, this 1956 Homes for Better Living Award contest – the John is a very flexible Ridley house at 258 N 171st Street showing kitchen way to volunteer. interior, with a woman frosting a cake, taken in 1955. “There is From submission materials for the 1956 Homes for Better always somewhere Living Award. The house was designed by John Ridley and built by Albert Balch. to plug in,” Sue Courtesy of the University of Washington Libraries, says. “There is Special Collections, submitted by Nicolette Bromberg, always a way to Special Collections Visual Materials Curator help.” ❖

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childhood, teen years and until most of us were married. Mama worked out of the home, so Grandma became an ever-present symbol of love and security, always there when we came home from school, parties or church. She took the job no one else wanted—darning stockings for the ten of us—and never complained. She wove the yarn so skillfully that her patches never rubbed busy feet. She also mended our childish hurts and woes. I awakened a few weeks ago thinking about the Little Grandma, perhaps from hearing my grandson tell his wife about the ten years he lived with my own family. He sometimes came home from school through ...by Pearl Towne Reece, as told to Colleen L. Reece the snow. When he saw the light in the window and smelled fresh-baked bread or rolls, even the worst day I picture her as I saw her over 60 improved. Grandpa and Grandma were waiting. All years ago: the “Little Grandma” sitting would be well. in her rocker by the big front window For a moment I was a child again, rushing home with a never-ending mountain of from school to the love and warmth resident in that stockings to mend. She was the heart old rocking chair. Words from another era echoed of our family of seven boisterous through my mind. As a teenager, more than sixty children, whose lessons endure. years before, I wrote a poem to show the Little Barely ﬁve feet tall, she and Grandma how much I loved her. Grandpa Albert, six-foot-three, came “Seated there beside the window in that dear old to western Washington in 1902. rocking chair Darrington had seven saloons, one Is my Grandma, darning stockings. and she sorts small trading post and fifteen children them pair by pair. for the one-room school. Grandpa She is sweet and true and gentle and she has a Towne had fought in the Civil War. Pearl Towne Reece tender smile, When he returned to Michigan after Always kind and ever willing, even when she views that pile. the war, he chose a different fight—promoting She knows that ere the week’s out, those same socks again she’ll mend, brotherhood. Grandpa became a minister. Yet she’s always kind and patient, her dear help again to lend. The family moved to Darrington, huddled in Maybe sometime in the future they’ll invent new socks to sell, dark forests where mountain lions and wolves Those that never will need mending, or need darning—who can tell? sometimes followed children home from school But we’ll still love dear old Grandma. ever always just the same, during cold, hard winters. Grandpa and the Little Even though there’s no more stockings, for that’s not why she came. Grandma built the first church. We just want her here to cherish for we love her silver locks, After Grandpa died in 1914, Grandma came But if she’s happier darning, she’s welcome to the socks!” to us. Her thirteen years in our home spanned our

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Grandma laughed until she cried, then carefully tucked the poem away among her treasured memories. Years have passed. Now I have silver locks just like Grandma’s. The world has survived wars, depression, prosperity and tragedy. Yet some things never change. There are simple golden strands that may prove more important and valuable than whatever else the world may offer. What can bind the generations more closely than: • a welcoming light in a window • the security of knowing someone who cares is waiting • the aroma of bread or rolls fresh from the oven • or a Little Grandma rocking by a window with her basket of mending nearby? ❖ Author’s note: Mom lived to be almost ninety-six. She proofed and edited my writing for twenty years and was looking up Scriptures for a devotional book until just before she “graduated.”

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Tacoma Peace Prize Honors Local Peacemakers ...by Maddie Smith

Willie C. Stewart, 2019 Peace Prize Laureate, photos courtesy Greater Tacoma Peace Prize

On May 17, 2005, the 100th anniversary of Norwegian Constitution Day, local Norwegian American community members founded the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize (GTPP) to honor local individuals who bring peace and justice to the community. GTPP believes that peace begins at home. Their mission is to support peacemaking locally in order to “sustain peace, justice and reconciliation at home and abroad.” Each year, the GTPP committee selects a laureate who was nominated by their peers. The 2019 GTPP laureate is Willie C. Stewart. Stewart was recognized for 36 years in the Tacoma School District where he was Tacoma’s first AfricanAmerican principal at Lincoln High School. Stewart diffused potential race riots at Lincoln High School by encouraging students and staff to have honest conversations about race, according to Linda Caspersen who attended Lincoln during Stewart’s time as principal. As with all laureates, Stewart was invited to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway, which took place in December 2019. Stewart also attended the concert that followed the ceremony, participated in an continued on page 8

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condition worse. One of the major differences between aging symptoms and chronic illness symptoms is time. Natural changes in our aging bodies and minds tend to happen over the course of years, not weeks or days, says Auld. Symptoms that develop in a short span of time may be due to a health condition rather than aging. It’s useful to share with your health care provider how recent a symptom is and how quickly it developed, so they better understand the context. Auld recommends writing down how you feel each day or even using a phone app that helps monitor your symptoms. Getting in tune with your body through fitness may also help you better attend to symptoms, he adds. “Everybody has a different level that’s normal for them,” said Auld. “It’s when something deviates from normal that you really want to start addressing it.” Auld presented at the de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging’s annual Ignite Aging event in September 2019, talking about how older adults should track their health and symptoms day to day. It can help individuals notice new symptoms or manage existing ones. ❖

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Aging and Chronic Conditions ...by Paige Bartlett, UW School of Nursing de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging

As we problems age, we are earlier rather more likely than later. to develop “People chronic who are illnesses. At managing the same their time, we can symptoms get worse at better and detecting are more signs of those responsive illnesses, says to their Jonathan Auld (right) with another presenter, Oleg Jonathan symptoms Zaslavsky, at the 2019 Ignite Aging symposium Auld, a posttend to doctoral fellow at the University of have better outcomes, tend to Washington School of Nursing. be hospitalized less, tend to have Our perception of classic better quality of life,” said Auld. chronic disease symptoms— like Auld’s research is in heart pain, fatigue and shortness of failure symptoms and selfbreath—may decrease as we get management, although he says older. It’s important to know the techniques and practices for difference between changes in your symptom management can be health that are a natural part of applied across many chronic aging versus a condition that might diseases. His interest in the field need treatment. Tracking symptoms started when he was a ventricular can help manage existing chronic device coordinator, a nurse who illnesses and detect new health works with heart failure patients

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Health Matters

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Insulin Patches for Replacing Shots UCLA bioengineers and colleagues at UNC School of Medicine and MIT are continuing to report success in the development of a smart insulin-delivery patch that could one day monitor John Schieszer and manage glucose levels in people with diabetes and deliver the necessary insulin dosage. The adhesive patch, about the size of a quarter, is simple to manufacture and intended for once-a-day use. Study investigator Zhen Gu, PhD, professor of bioengineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, said, “Our main goal is to enhance health and improve the quality of life for people who have diabetes. This smart patch takes away the need to constantly check one’s blood sugar and then inject insulin if and when it’s needed. It mimics the regulatory function of the pancreas but in a way that’s easy to use.” The adhesive patch monitors blood sugar, or glucose, and delivers doses of insulin preloaded in very tiny microneedles, less than one millimeter in length, that deliver medicine quickly when the blood sugar levels reach a certain threshold. When blood sugar returns to normal, the patch’s insulin delivery also slows down. Researchers said the advantage is that it can help prevent overdosing of insulin, which can lead to hypoglycemia and other serious complications. “It has always been a dream to achieve insulin delivery in a smart and convenient manner,” said study investigator Dr. John Buse, director of UNC Diabetes. “This smart insulin patch, if proven safe and effective in human trials, would revolutionize the patient experience of diabetes care.” A New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers say they have identified a previously unknown gene and associated protein, which they have named aggregatin, that could potentially be suppressed to slow the advance of Alzheimer’s disease. “Based on the data we have, this protein can be an unrecognized new risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease,” said Xinglong Wang, associate professor of pathology at Case Western University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio. “We also see this as a

potential novel therapeutic target for this ...by Mark Bryant, Functional Aging Group Exercise Specialist devastating disease.” Wang said aggregatin accumulates, or There are two types of aggregates, within the center of plaque in exercises that can develop patients with Alzheimer’s disease, like the yolk bone density: weightof an egg. However, it may now be possible bearing and strength to develop new agents to prevent this process training. Weight-bearing from occurring. exercises force you to work The relationship between Alzheimer’s and against gravity, such as subsequent brain atrophy due to amyloid-beta walking, running, dancing, in the brain is well established. However, it is hiking or climbing stairs, less understood precisely how that amyloidMark Bryant to name a few. Strength beta actually leads to plaque formations in the training exercises include using weights to brain, causing memory loss. The findings of build muscle, such as with squats, bicep curls, this research indicate that reducing levels of tricep extensions, shoulder presses and back this protein and inhibition of its interaction exercises. with amyloid beta peptide could potentially Both types of exercises can develop bone be therapeutic and help attack Alzheimer’s density and most senior fitness classes will disease in a whole new way. teach all of the exercises mentioned above, Jury Still Out on Zinc Lozenges for so you can have the best of both worlds. Find Treating Colds a senior fitness class in your area and start It may be time to reconsider taking zinc improving your bone density. ❖ acetate lozenges to treat the common cold. Eight controlled trials previously reported Mark Bryant teaches senior fitness at the Southeast that zinc lozenges reduced the duration of the Seattle Senior Center and is offering a new “Silver common cold, but several other trials did not Sneakers” program. “It is a great place to start!” find any benefit. Variation in the types of zinc lozenges has been proposed as one explanation for the mixed study findings. Many studies with negative findings used lozenges that had common cold was observed between the zinc low doses of zinc or contained ingredients and the placebo groups during the five-day such as citric acid that bind zinc ions, treatment period. Unexpectedly, after the end perhaps preventing the release of free zinc of the five-day treatment period, participants in the oropharyngeal region. It appears that in the zinc group recovered less rapidly than further research is warranted to determine in the placebo group. This potential adverse the conditions when zinc lozenges may be effect after active treatment needs to be effective and the type and dosage of lozenges confirmed or refuted by future studies. that may be optimal. “Our study does not confirm the usefulness In a new randomized, double-blind of zinc lozenges for treating the common placebo-controlled trial, Dr. Harri Hemilä and cold, but neither does it refute the previous his colleagues from the University of Helsinki, studies where zinc lozenges were found to be Finland investigated the effect of zinc acetate. effective,” said Dr. Hemilä. “In future trials To minimize the delay between the onset of of zinc lozenges, the dosage of zinc should common cold symptoms and the initiation of be greater, the lozenges should dissolve treatment, the participants were administered more slowly, and the treatment should last a package of lozenges with an instruction longer than five days. Before zinc lozenges to start treatment as soon as feasible after can be widely promoted for common cold the onset of symptoms. Participants were treatment, the characteristics of lozenges that instructed to slowly dissolve 6 lozenges per day are clinically efficacious should be defined in in their mouth with a total zinc dose of 78 mg/ detail.” ❖ day zinc for 5 days. During the trial, 88 participants contracted John Schieszer is an award-winning national journalist and the common cold and started to use lozenges. radio and podcast broadcaster of The Medical Minute. He No difference in the rate of recovery from the can be reached at medicalminutes@gmail.com.

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Peppermint Is a Cool Solution for IBS ...by Suzy Cohen

Many people have lost their joy in eating because they have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, which includes many symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, sleep problems and suppressed immunity. One hallmark symptom is how IBS affects your ability to eliminate (diarrhea or constipation or alternating between the two). An actual diagnosis of IBS is based upon your duration of symptoms, which must be six months or more. If you’re tired of the problem, and sad because you have to toilet-map every trip to the mall, then maybe peppermint is something you should try. Peppermint is a beautiful plant that has been medicinally treasured for centuries. Known botanically as Mentha piperita, peppermint is

actually a hybrid—it’s the hybrid baby of its parents watermint and spearmint. Many people know that applying peppermint essential oil to your temples can help with a headache, and that peppermint gum and candies freshen your breath. Mint leaves can be infused into a pitcher of ice water for instant freshness, not to mention antibacterial and anti-fungal effects. I think that’s where mint excels for people: it has been proven to help with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and IBS. Peppermint is available at any health food store (soft gels and liquid extracts) and supermarkets (usually as a tea). You can also buy it in the produce section of some supermarkets as fresh whole leaf. Enteric coated peppermint oil supplements are considered a relatively safe, effective

traditional holistic remedy. I’m not referring to essential oil, I’m referring to a dietary supplement of peppermint oil which acts as a smooth muscle relaxant inside your intestines, as well as an antispasmodic herb. It is also known to help with gas, bloating and minor cramping. The latest study published in the August 27, 2019 issue of Gastroenterology was conducted, in part, to evaluate the safety and efficacy for peppermint in people with IBS. They used two different formulations that would go to certain parts of the intestine. The enteric coated (small intestine release) preparation of peppermint did in fact prove to help reduce abdominal pain, discomfort and general IBS severity.

March/April 2020 Here are a few words of caution. The enteric coated form is ideal because plain peppermint oil can irritate the stomach lining and make heartburn and ulcers worse. The enteric coating protects the peppermint oil so that it can get down lower to your intestines (rather than breaking down in your stomach). Avoid peppermint if you have GERD, which is a disorder of the lower part of your esophagus. My rationale is because peppermint relaxes your esophageal sphincter and will allow acid to reflux upwards and that’s what you are trying to avoid. So antacids and peppermint supplements should not be combined. There are other warnings, so please ask your doctor or pharmacist if this type of herbal remedy may be good for you. ❖

Try Peppermint Water Take 3 to 4 sprigs of fresh peppermint (the freshest you can find), depending on taste. Remove any damaged or brown leaves and wash the sprigs very well. Put them into a pitcher of water, making sure to cover the mint completely. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to steep for at least one hour. The water will now have taken on the aroma of the mint.

Jr. Day in the 1980s, Cunningham on” efforts in the arena of peace began organizing Tacoma’s annual work have touched lives in our own Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhoods and in countries ...continued from page 4 Day celebration. The first around the world. celebration she put together The 2018 laureate interview with took place at Tacoma was Melannie Denise CNN and met with City Hall. It was such a Cunningham, or as she members of peace success that it was moved is known locally, ‘Peace organizations in Oslo. to the Tacoma Dome and Queen.’ Cunningham The first GTPP is now the biggest indoor was awarded the laureate, granted in Martin Luther King Jr. Day GTPP for The Peoples’ 2005, was George F. Tacoma’s first Peace Prize “Peace Queen” celebration in the United Russell who was a Laureate, George F. Russell Gathering, a series Melannie Denise States, Cunningham said. of workshops where peace educator both Cunningham, 2018 The GTPP is the only she equips professionals to locally and globally. Among many Peace Prize Laureate local peace prize in the prevent discrimination in the other projects, Russell piloted high United States, according to an article by workplace. Baffled about the lack of school curriculum on promoting Pacific Lutheran University. celebration for Martin Luther King peace and understanding. His “handsTacoma Peace Prize Honors Local Peacemakers

Keep the mint water in the fridge and add more water as you use it. The mint will keep flavoring the water for up to three days. Courtesy www.cookforyourlife.org

Nominations Open for the 2020 Peace Laureate Do you know someone who is dedicated to peace and justice in the greater Tacoma area? Nominations for the 2020 GTPP laureate will be open until March 31. Cast your nomination today at www.tacomapeaceprize.org/ get-involved/nominate/ or print out a nomination form and mail or email it to the GTPP committee. ❖ Send your nomination to: Greater Tacoma Peace Prize 2661 N. Pearl St. PMB #291 Tacoma, WA 98406 commitee@tacomapeaceprize.org

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Ahoy from the Bradley Park Yacht Club! ...by Steve Whitaker

Model building is an ancient art. King Tut commissioned the construction of approximately 18 model ships to be placed in his tomb upon his death. Most children have built and played with models of one sort or another. Some might recall the excitement and fun of assembling a magnificent doll house,

car, airplane or boat model. The reward was admiring the creation and enjoying the deep feeling of accomplishment once the modeling project was complete. There’s no reason why those enriching hours of model building should be left in childhood. That is particularly true for Wesley Bradley Park residents Art Sortland and Jim Christensen. Art and Jim initially met, not because of model building, but through helping Wesley Community Foundation to raise funds to build A shared love of model boat building inspired Art Sortland and Wesley Bradley Park. During this Jim Christensen to form the Wesley Bradley Park Yacht Club

time, Art and Jim discovered that they both have a passion for model boat building. From this relationship, the Bradley Park Yacht Club was born. Art has been building model boats since he was five years old. His granddad introduced him to the joy of model boats and taught Art the craft. He has sailed model boats on the Round Pond at Kensington Palace in England, where he also had the role of steward. His connection to boats doesn’t end there. Art was also in the U.S. Navy. Jim has always loved all kinds continued on page 22

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There are many things in life that go smoothly with proper planning and action. Looking into the future of Lynn Creasy your retirement is no different. Here are five tips to keep top of mind as you navigate the terrain and gather information to gain more insight: 1. Have a Plan: Every great adventure begins with a good plan, but this plan is a guideline that can be altered along the way as needed. Two top considerations are financial and lifestyle goals. 2. Start as Early as Possible: There are many items and concepts in senior living options, and more will

be uncovered as you progress. Give yourself several months or even a few years to narrow the search. 3. Where will you move? You can downsize across town or to the other side of the globe. There are so many different options: a smaller house or condo, houseboat, RV, senior living retirement communities, to name a few. 4. Take A Good Look at Your Stuff: Downsize yourself or with the help of family members, or hire an expert to help you decide what to keep, giveaway or donate. 5. Learn to Love Letting Go: As we lighten our homes and material items, often we feel a bit lighter too. Do your best to find the joy in the process. For tips and help getting started on your plan, call and reserve your FREE space for the upcoming seminar and gourmet luncheon, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Managing Your Move.â&#x20AC;? It will be held on Tuesday, April 7th from 10:30-1pm and is hosted by Foundation House at Northgate retirement living, 11301 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 (north of Target, near Northgate Mall.) Experts will present information on the current real estate market and proven strategies for making a future move less overwhelming. Please RSVP to Lynn Creasy at 206-361-2758 x103 by Thursday, April 2nd. â?&#x2013;

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Bi-Annual Special Section Retirement & Assisted Living Communities Is it time to consider a move? Twice each year Northwest Prime Time brings you our Retirement & Assisted Living Communities Guide. As the experts say, even if you are healthy and active and don’t foresee a move anytime soon, planning ahead will maximize your options. See our Sampler of Retirement Housing Listings on pages 12-13.

Senior Living 101 ...by Leslie Handler

As a boomer, I feel fortunate that both my parents are still living and, until recently, were completely independent. It was at this new crossroads from independence to dependence that I realized I had no degree in senior living arrangement choices and how they affect the pocket book. Please allow me to introduce you to the world of senior living. ‘Over 55’ communities: These are usually independent houses, townhomes or condos that are independently owned. They usually come with HOAs (Homeowner’s Association) fees which can cover anything from lawn maintenance, to club houses, pools, golf and more. Aside from the fact that they are limited to those people over the age of 55, they are no different from owning any other home or condo. Often their attraction is to downsize into a community where there are built-in activities, ways to meet other folks of common interests and have basic maintenance handled for you. Independent living communities: These are most often buildings of two stories or more, with one- or two-bedroom apartments with small efficiency kitchens. These are made for seniors who don’t want to deal with a whole house anymore. Some meals are included in most independent living facilities, giving you the option to cook or not cook as you desire. The advantage of an independent living facility is that some meals may be included, often transportation to and from entertainment and shopping centers is provided, and in-house or off-premise activities are planned for socialization. Another advantage is that as you age and may require more and more assistance, some independent living facilities also house assisted living facilities, avoiding having to move elsewhere. Assisted living communities: Assisted living is for people who do not require constant care but need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as help with eating, bathing, dressing and

medication management. The advantages are not only assistance with personal care but continued socialization. If you are moving into assisted living from the same independent living facility, you may continue to see your same friends and can continue to participate in outings and other activities arranged by the facility. Skilled nursing: Skilled nursing is a medical residential setting. People who live in these types of settings require more than just assistance with their ADLs—they require medical assistance such as feeding tubes or ventilators. The advantage of living in a skilled nursing setting is that it offers residents continued long-term medical care without family and friends needing to care for them at this high level of constant 24-hour care. Memory care: Memory care is a living situation in which doors and windows are locked and closely monitored for the safety of the residents. Residents who require this type of care have Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memoryrelated problems. Aging-in-place: Many seniors prefer to stay in their homes if at all possible. An aging-in-place option assists with this type of living. You may stay in your own home but need assistance with Activities of Daily Living. An aide will come anywhere from a few hours to 24 hours a day to assist with anything from ADLs to cooking, cleaning, running errands and medication management. The advantage is that you can continue to live at home in your own environment. There are disadvantages to each of the above options as well. When a person becomes even slightly less independent, staying in their own home can increase risks of falling, seclusion, lack of nutrition, hygiene issues and more. Independent living communities force people to leave the home and community they’re familiar with and can be expensive and less private. Assisted living is shared with other residents; you may have to wait your turn for non-emergency assistance. Skilled nursing and memory care units are extremely expensive and much

trust in the facility is needed to know that you or your loved ones are being properly cared for.

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The Costs of Each Option Rentals: There is usually a month-to-month lease plus an initial security deposit or community fee. Some rental communities offer only independent living situations. Others may also include assisted living, while others may offer a full array of living situations including memory care units and skilled nursing. The advantage of renting is that you are not locked into longterm commitments. If your situation changes, you usually need to offer only 30 days’ notice, and then walk away. The disadvantage is that the rent can – and most likely will – go up by 2-5% per year. Ownership: This requires an actual purchase of the dwelling and usually also includes a monthly maintenance fee. The advantage is that there is equity in an apartment whose value, like any other owned home, may go up. Some owned communities include care at all levels in the purchase price. In other words, if you are independent when you move in, but after a few years require assisted living or even skilled nursing, the purchase price may include this service for no extra fee. But beware – not all ownership communities are like this. A decline in health may force a move out but still require mortgage payments and monthly fees until the unit is sold. Continuing care: This option offers a full continuum of care. There is usually a substantial entrance fee plus a monthly charge. Requirements vary from state to state: financial ability to pay for a specific time frame is required to be accepted into such a facility as well as medical criteria. However, you can move seamlessly from a low level of care to the highest level without ever needing to leave.

My Dear Friend, When I learned you will soon relocate to an assisted living residence, I recalled all the times I have transferred to a new state, far away from friends and family. Among the many challenges a move presents, meeting new neighbors is one of the most important. I learned some valuable lessons that have served me well. You may also find them helpful. Take the initiative. Don’t wait for neighbors to welcome you. I once asked a new acquaintance to help me. “I’m anxious to meet some of my new neighbors. If I plan a mid-morning ‘coffee-and-muffins’ at my place, would you invite three or four of your friends to join us?” That worked out better than I expected. Six ladies came to visit. They welcomed me and included me in future dates when they planned to celebrate birthdays. These new friends added pleasure and comfort to this new season of my life. Making new friends is not about telling them everything about you; it is mostly about discovering things about them. Where have they lived? What is their family like? Where have they been employed? Expect your new neighbors to include seniors of all ages and abilities. Some may be experiencing depression or mild memory impairment, making it difficult to talk with them. Eager conversation will follow carefully selected questions: • Do you like to read? Do you have a favorite author? • Do you have a favorite TV show? • Do you like animals? What kind of pets have you had? • Did you serve in the military? What branch? • What is your favorite holiday? • Do you belong to a faith community? • Do you remember your first car? You can think of lots of other interesting subjects: Favorite food? Favorite music? Sports? Keep the nature of your conversations upbeat, not critical. The art of communicating includes

Would Medicare or Medicaid Help Pay for Any of These? Medicare is a health insurance program that serves people over 65 and the disabled. Medicare will pay toward doctor and hospitalization charges, but it will not pay for any type of independent living arrangement. It will cover some healthcare expenses while in an assisted living facility, and it will usually pay for a short-term skilled continued on page 22

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the world we live Day” and in and decided move it mostly ...continued from page 1 on the influential off college brilliantly illuminating everything. spheres of law campuses and Denis was very hungry and as darkness and government. into the broader set in, so did a deep chill. At a precise Upon graduating community. moment in Denis’ memory, a wave from Stanford, he On April of something deep and profound applied to Harvard 22, 1970, an passed through his body. He believes University. He was estimated he was experiencing an epiphany—a selected to enroll 20 million realization that there must be a way to in what is of what people came look for and identify certain organizing is now called the together in The Bullitt Foundation offices are principles that explain the world. Masters in Public virtually every located in The Bullitt Center, a Seattle “I began to wonder what it Policy program city, town, office building known as "The Greenest would be like if we began to bind at Harvard’s village and Commercial Building in the World" – photo by Nic Lehoux ourselves to the principles of Kennedy School crossroad in ecology,” reflects Denis. He stayed up of Government. the country all night, alive with a buzzing energy But in the autumn of 1969, for the world’s first Earth Day. and awareness more powerful than something else began stirring. Senator Earth Day was another pivotal his hunger or cold. As the sun rose Gaylord Nelson was calling for an experience for Denis. “I’m so proud in the eastern sky, Denis quite simply environmental teach-in at colleges of what we accomplished back declares, “I knew what I wanted to and universities. Denis sought a then, and what we continue to do with the rest of my life.” meeting with Senator Nelson and accomplish. But of course, we still Remarkably, he applied to only flew down to Washington DC; have a long, long way to go.” He one university, Stanford, and was what was supposed to be a courtesy went on to oversee the Earth Day accepted. He was drawn there by appointment turned into a lengthy, Network, a nonprofit that promotes influential academics connected to the impassioned conversation between Earth Day and all it stands for. Now university at that time: the eminent two like-minded individuals. Pete recognized in 192 countries, Earth biologist and professor of population McCloskey, another politician (who Day is the world’s largest observed studies Paul Ehrlich and Don would go on in 1973 to co-author The secular holiday. Kennedy, who later became president Endangered Species Act), entered the When asked about the tangible of Stanford. conversation. Together they persuaded impact of Earth Day, Denis points When he entered Stanford, Denis Denis to drop out of Harvard to to legislation like the Endangered was convinced he was coming back to organize a major nationwide event to Species Act, the Clean Water Act, make a real and meaningful impact. promote environmental awareness the Clean Air Act and the founding He became deeply politically active. on university campuses. At that of the Environmental Protection He was elected student body president time, interest in environmental and Agency, all of which became reality and was involved in the anti-war and ecological issues, though growing, was in the early 1970s. civil rights movements. still fairly tepid on college campuses. “Earth Day got people talking Denis knew he wanted to apply It was Denis’ decision to rename about the value of the environment, his new-found principles to better the environmental teach-in “Earth and the importance of its protection and survival for our own survival,” reflects Denis. Denis reminds us that it was often pro-environment Republicans like Pete McCloskey, Chuck Percy, John Lindsay—even Richard Nixon, who worked with Democrats to make environmental legislation a reality. “Richard Nixon was a bit tough and old-school—not unlike my dad. He might say, ‘Why whine about Yep, Mary just moved into Fairwinds – Brighton Court. a little bit of grit in the air?’ but he created the EPA by presidential Here’s a short reenactment of Mary: “No fixing the house? executive order and chose Bill No doing the dishes? No vacuuming? No cooking? Ruckelshaus to head it,” observes No cleaning? And I can just have fun doing my hobbies Denis with a chuckle. “Nixon wasn’t much of an environmentalist, but he and being with friends? Woahhhhh! That is awwwwesome!” was a very savvy politician.” Denis Hayes was appointed head Come see what we mean at your complimentary of the Solar Energy Research Institute lunch and tour. Call (425) 243-6387 now to schedule. during the Carter administration.

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March/April 2020 When the Reagan administration slashed 80% of funding for solar energy, Denis went back to Stanford to complete his Juris Doctor degree. In 1992, the children and heirs of Dorothy Bullitt, founder of KING broadcasting in Seattle, met with Denis as they were considering a more specific focus for the Bullitt Foundation. The conversation went well and Denis was hired as the foundation’s president. The Bullitt Foundation’s focus has been on “safeguard[ing] the natural environment by promoting responsible human activities and sustainable communities in the Pacific Northwest.” With his new position, Denis was delighted to return to the region where he grew up. “We are fortunate to live in the most beautiful spot on the planet,” he says. Part of what inspires him in his work at the Bullitt Foundation is the realization that much more can be done to promote sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in all aspects of business and industry. “The gap between what is being done today and what is necessary for a genuinely sustainable future is enormous,” he laments. But there are bright spots. When the Bullitt Center, an office building and the foundation’s headquarters, was built, it was judged “The Greenest Commercial Building in the World” by Architect magazine. Located at 1501 East Madison Street in Seattle, the Bullitt Center was the first sixstory structure in the world so very efficient that it generates more energy from solar panels on its roof (in the cloudiest major city in the contiguous 48 states) than it uses. Everything, from its non-toxic building materials to its composting toilets, use of rain for all drinking water and “irresistible stairway,” promotes the greenest, most sustainable building practices available. “The Bullitt Center cost about as much per square foot as other Class A office buildings in Seattle,” says Denis. “Of course, solar panels cost more than asphalt shingles. But other comparable office buildings have things like granite counter-tops, Carrera marble, Chihuly sculptures and parking garages. We spent that money instead on solar energy, rainwater purification,

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ultra-efficient windows and external venetian blinds. Instead of marble from Italy, we used beautiful, carbonstoring wood from local FSC forests. The Center is still a strikingly gorgeous building— we just chose to spend our money on deep green design instead of conventional fixtures.” On a more personal level, Denis and his wife Gail cowrote a book entitled Cowed, about the impact of cows on America. After humans, “cows are the most Denis Hayes and his wife Gail. Together, they have written a book, COWED, detailing how cows are influential species on our the second most influential species of mammal on our continent,” asserts Denis. continent. Photo by Leah Boyer “Gail and I are pro-cow-inmoderation. Ninety-three million time. I’m not sure how I will use all my cows is way too many.” new free time, but I have accumulated Denis and Gail have a daughter more than 100 books that I want to working as an attorney in Washington read, I hope to write a book or two DC for the progressive American of my own, and I mostly plan to do Constitution Society. Their son-inwhatever my wife decides to do. It’s law, a former Navy Seal, engineer definitely her turn.” and Stanford MBA, is the CEO of When invited to offer some a startup seeking to commercialize advice for Northwest Prime Time innovative NASA materials for high readers, Denis reflects that he comes tech. Their granddaughter is both “a from a generation that “never trusted genius and an athlete!” anyone over the age of 30.” Now that When asked if he plans to retire, his generation is running the world, 75-year-old Denis confesses that he he thinks that is still good advice. views retirement with dread. He “People with authority are always too still “jumps out of bed at 5:30 every bound up by perceived constraints. morning eager to do what I do.” Real change tends to emerge outside However, he concedes that he owes the power structure at the grassroots. it to his wife to commit eventually to People are most free to follow their some form of retirement. conscience when they are very young “Having traveled to 120 countries or very old. I’d like to use Earth Day by the time I was 25, I now generally to create a new partnership of my travel only with a purpose. But Gail fellow boomers with the young folks still has many places on her bucket now in college or at the start of their list” says Denis. careers. Although we’ve made great He is looking forward with special strides on many environmental issues, eagerness to the 50th anniversary of the big issues—climate disruption, Earth Day on April 22. “I’ll probably population growth, the epidemic of roll it up then,” he says He encourages extinction, worldwide loss of topsoil, everyone to get involved in Earth Day the poisoning of the oceans— activities now and leading up to its continue to worsen.” Golden Anniversary (www.earthday. Denis pauses for a minute before org). continuing. “Our future is in our own Denis has announced a change hands—especially those of us at the in his role at the Bullitt Foundation: beginning and end of our lives who “My change at Bullitt—moving have the freedom to get out there from President to Board chair, but and make a difference. Like that shoe remaining CEO—will be mostly a company in Portland keeps exhorting matter of moving from full time to part us, ‘Just do it!’ ” ❖

Earth Day 2020 – A 50th Anniversary Celebration • “You Have the Power to Change the World,” proclaims the Earthday Network (www.earthday.org), the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement. The organization works with more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries to drive positive action for our planet. • Here in the greater Seattle area, Earth Day Northwest is building a model for the nation to take the fundamentals and mission of the first Earth Day and apply it to regional long term sustainability—with the goal to make this region more livable and sustainable for all. Visit earthdaynw2020.org to view events scheduled for Earth Day (April 22) and more, including EarthFest at UW’s Red Square; Seattle Arts & Lecture is presenting Pulitzer Prize-winning author, environmental journalist Elizabeth Kolbert, who will speak on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day; panel discussion on “Building a Resilient Future for Washington” including national bestselling authors—the mother/daughter duo Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé, and a panel of local farmers who will share stories about climate change impacts on farmland. Many other earth day events are scheduled across the region and across the world. • Check with your municipality to learn how you can participate in other Earth Day events.

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short-term activities to several thousand or tens of thousands for larger projects. The program will accept applications for projects in the ...by Amanda Frame, AARP Outreach Director following categories: • *New Communities in 2020* across Increase Washington civic are working engagement each and every with day to become innovative more livable and tangible for residents projects of all ages. In that bring support of that residents and work, AARP is excited to As a 2019 Challenge Grant recipient, the Pike local leaders together provide funding Place Market Foundation made upgrades to their volunteer-run space that provides produce to organizations to the Pike Market Food Bank, increasing their to address through capacity for production and accessibility for all challenges and facilitate the AARP a greater sense of community, Community Challenge grant inclusion and diversity; program to help them get a • Create vibrant public places jumpstart on neighborhood through permanent or temporary projects. solutions that activate open spaces, We know that it takes time to improve parks and enhance access build great communities. But we to amenities; also believe that quick action can • Deliver a range of spark longer-term progress. AARP transportation and mobility launched the AARP Community options through permanent or Challenge in 2017 to fund projects temporary solutions that increase that build momentum to improve walkability, bikeability, wayfinding, livability for all. We are excited access to transportation options and to announce the program is back roadway improvements; in 2020 for its fourth year and is • Support the availability currently accepting applications of a range of housing through through the April 1st deadline. permanent or temporary solutions Since 2017, the AARP that increase accessible and Community Challenge has affordable housing options; funded 376 projects nationwide, • Demonstrate the tangible including eight right here in value of “Smart Cities” by Washington. Grant projects developing and implementing in the Evergreen state have innovative programs that helped communities increase engage residents in accessing, civic participation, improve understanding and using data and transportation options and create participating in decision making to vibrant public places. Last year, increase the quality of life for all; Sound Generations worked with and Hopelink to educate riders about • Other innovative projects to a variety of transportation options improve the community. to improve independence and mobility. Our beloved Pike Place The application deadline for Market used their grant to make 2020 AARP Community Challenge the market more accessible via grants is Wednesday, April 1, 2020, wayfinding signs so people could 11:59pm ET. All projects must be better locate services available in completed by Monday, November the market. 9, 2020. The Community Challenge is open to nonprofits and government For more information or to apply, visit entities. Grants can range from AARP.org/CommunityChallenge. several hundred dollars for small, Grant Opportunity Helps Communities of All Ages and Abilities

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AARP’s ‘Movies for Grownups’ Awards ...by Maddie Smith

Best Supporting Actor: Tom Hanks. Hanks delivers a feelIt’s that time of year again. Cash good performance in on your senior discount and make as Fred Rogers in A a beeline for the theatre because Beautiful Day in the AARP revealed the winners of their Neighborhood, doing annual ‘Movies for Grownups’ award. the part justice. Alternatively, streaming services like Best Director: Netflix allow you to enjoy many of Martin Scorsese. At these movies from the comfort of your own couch. Here is a list of the winners: age 77, Scorsese Best Movie for Grownups: The has a long history with directing Irishman. Martin Scorsese’s movie (L-R) Jane Rosenthal, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro mob movies with about an aging mafia hitman as he accept the Best Movie for 'The Irishman' from Harvey Keitel onstage during from AARP The Magazine's 19th Annual films such as Mean reflects on his life, starring Robert Movies For Grownups Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Streets, Casino and De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. Seasons Hotel on January 11, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. Goodfellas under Career Achievement: Annette Credit: Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AARP his belt. To deliver Bening. From her early roles in a new experience to his audience, illness. Cultures collide between the mid-80s, to her 2019 role in Scorsese slows down the mobster the American relatives and their “Captain Marvel,” Bening has not action in The Irishman for the aging Chinese family. The relationships stopped acting. At the age of 61, characters. The film clocks in at that follow charm viewers in this Bening received the ‘grownup award’ three and a half hours, and was family-oriented comedy. for her impact on the film industry. nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Best Ensemble: Knives Out. Best Actress: Renée Zellweger. Best Screenwriter: Noah Knives Out is another familyNominated for her lead role in Baumbach. Baumbach’s take on oriented movie, but with gothic Judy in 2019, 50-year-old Zellweger divorce evolved from his previous undertones. After the patriarch of amazes viewers as Judy Garland. satire films. Marriage Story is a a family dies, the rest of the family Best Actor: Adam Sandler. searing drama, detailing the divorce tries to reveal who the killer is with Sandler stars in Uncut Gems, of a stage director husband and an an air of suspense. With a very performing a more serious role than actor wife and their legal battle. valuable will on the line, family the familiar “Saturday Night Live” Best Intergenerational Film: dynamics flare in this witty film. Sandler we all know and love. The Farewell. The Farewell is based Best Time Capsule: Harriet. Best Supporting Actress: on the experiences of director Lulu Written and directed by Kasi Laura Dern. Dern’s role as divorce Lemmons, Harriet artfully portrays attorney Nora Fanshaw in Marriage Wang. The protagonist visits her aging grandmother in China after heroine Harriet Tubman and her Story earned her title of best she is suspected to have a terminal 14 trips through the underground supporting actress.

railroad. Cynthia Erivo delivers an impactful performance as Tubman, from pioneer of the underground railroad to a leader for Union soldiers during the Civil War. Best Foreign Language Film: Pain and Glory. Popular Spanish director Pedro Almodovar woos his audience with his newest film, Pain and Glory. Almodovar shares a personal reflection on his life through lead actor Antonio Banderas. At age 70, Almodovar takes viewers through ailments related to aging and down memory lane of the protagonist’s childhood. Best Documentary: Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. Linda Ronstadt’s radiant personality and soulful voice is reflected in this documentary created by filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. A trailblazer for women in the music industry, Ronstadt’s repertoire highlights her artistic versatility. Readers’ Choice: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. AARP readers choose the beloved A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a tribute to Mister Rogers. ❖ To see what AARP has to say about the winners and to view photos and commentary about the Movies for Grownups awards show, visit www.aarp.org.

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The Funny Side of Life

Frozen Rosen ...by Sy Rosen

I read an article in the paper about this man suing his in-laws because he didn’t get his fair share of his wife’s ashes after her cremation. Apparently, Sy Rosen he only got a few ounces. It didn’t say how much a person’s ashes actually weigh, so I looked it up and it’s four to six pounds. I’m guessing that after the holidays my ashes would weigh eight pounds (turkey stuffing is fattening). Okay, a family’s arguing over ashes is painful and heart wrenching, but since I am a comedy writer, I also found some humor in it. What can I say, I have no boundaries and I am ashamed of myself. But that, of course, doesn’t stop me. Anyway, I brought up this newspaper article to my wife, Wanda, thinking it would lead to a light, comical conversation. It didn’t. It actually led to a discussion about what we should do with our bodies if we die. Notice I use the word “if” because I’m still not convinced it’s going to happen. Anyway, I know it’s strange that we never had this discussion before. I guess we were just avoiding it. Wanda said she didn’t want to be buried but, like that lady in the newspaper article, she wanted to be cremated. “That’s a little weird,” I said. “Well, what do you want done with your body?” Wanda asked. “I’d like to be frozen,” I quickly replied. “So you’d be Frozen Rosen,” Wanda laughed. “I don’t think you should make a joke about it,” I replied. “I wasn’t joking. I was being poetic.” “Well, you want to be cremated, so you’d be Toasty Rosen.” “That doesn’t even rhyme.” “It’s a free form poem,” I weakly replied. Wanda then looked at me and very seriously said, “I would like my ashes to be put next to you so we will be together for eternity.” “Okaaay,” I replied. “You don’t sound very

Have it all, all in one day.

enthusiastic,” Wanda complained. “It’s just that, you know, eternity’s a long time,” I stammered. “So?!” “So, uh, we’d be in this enclosed space and we like to do different things.” “Like what?” Wanda pressed. “Like, uh, you like to garden, and I don’t.” “I don’t think my ashes will be doing a lot of gardening.” “And, uh, we like different temperatures. You’ll want it to be warmer and you might even put a blanket over us which would defeat the purpose of being Frozen Rosen.” I tried to add the rhyme just to put a little humor in the conversation. It didn’t work. “So you’re saying you don’t want to be together?” “Okay, okay, the truth is we’ve developed this pattern in our lives and at times we both need our space. It would be great if we’re near each other and any time we wanted to get together you could just knock on my refrigerator door.” I laughed. Wanda didn’t. Wanda looked at me and said, “I want us to be together through eternity. My love for you is that strong and I don’t want any space between us.” I looked at Wanda, my beautiful, wonderful and a little scary wife, and said, “I want us to be together through eternity. My love for you is that strong and I don’t want any space between us.” Okay it was exactly what Wanda said but somehow it worked. She looked into my eyes and proclaimed, “To an eternity together.” “To an eternity together,” I replied. “So, what do you want to do today?” Wanda then asked. “I thought I’d watch the ballgame.” “I thought I’d do some gardening.” “Okay, see you later.” “See you later.” ❖

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The ongoing life-affirming adventures of Rose and Dawn

Mystery of the Noisy Part 4—A Possible Neighbors Solution …by Diana Couture

The sweet sound of a bird song woke Rose on the day after the confrontation with the noisy Kelly girls who lived next door. Rose had enlisted the help of the Homeowners Association. She and the HOA President, Julia, had come up with a wonderful plan to nip this problem right now! Rose got up and put on the kettle. She quickly completed her morning ablutions and was now ready for the day. Dawn, her best friend, should be arriving shortly, followed by Julia from the HOA. Rose peaked out the kitchen curtains while she was drinking her first cuppa. To her surprise, she saw Julia walking along the flowered path from the garden to Rose’s front door with… what?... An officer of the law?! The doorbell rang and Rose answered with trepidation. They had discussed getting the police involved, but Rose had hoped it was a last resort. And now, here was Julia bringing in the authorities. Oh dear. Rose wished Dawn would arrive to help with this delicate matter. When she opened the front door, Julia introduced Officer Ohara from the North Precinct. Rose swallowed hard. “Uhm, Julia don’t you think this will agitate the Kelly girls to the point they might act up even more?” Rose posed. Julia began to talk but officer Ohara spoke first in a perfectly soft, lilting Irish accent and assured Rose that he had a way with older women. Especially those of Irish decent. Rose smiled and blushed a little after noticing how tall and handsome Officer Ohara was. They were all still standing at the front door when Dawn approached. Dawn had the same feeling of concern at involving the police. But as soon as she was introduced to Officer Ohara, she swooned with delight at his accent and his seeming ability to handle this situation with charm to spare. As the group was strategizing at the kitchen table before going to the Kelly girl’s apartment to confront, they were serenaded by the latest batch of daily wailing coming from the adjoining condominium. Officer Ohara immediately turned into the observant policeman when he heard the hollering. He assessed the situation in

moments and asked Julia to accompany him to the neighboring condo. Rose and Dawn stood in the doorway of Rose’s condo as the officer and the HOA president walked the short distance to the Kelly apartment. Within seconds, there was an aggressive knocking, not pounding, on the Kelly’s door, followed by the strong voice of Officer Ohara demanding that the door be open. It took a few minutes and a few more intimidating words to get the Kelly’s to open the door. When they did so, the women were standing close to each other with their hands in the air. Officer Ohara then became the smooth, Irish charmer and said, “Oh dear, my ladies, we are not here to arrest you. No need for hands in the air. I believe you’ve been watching a wee too much of the copper shows on the telly.” The older women put their hands down and managed a slight smile. Ever the gentleman and officer, Ohara went on to explain that there had been numerous noise complaints regarding this unit. He himself, he said, had heard loud noises coming from this apartment just this morning. Did they have anything to say regarding this matter? The Kelly sisters stood there clutching each other. They were far from the aggressive old dames they had been when Julia and Rose confronted them regarding the same thing. They were just a couple of blushing marshmallows in the hands of Ohara. “Now ladies, let’s get this yelling under control. If it continues, I’ll have to take you to the North Precinct and book ya’ for disrupting the peace.” The lilt in the brogue was charming and warning at the same time. Finally, Colleen, the older of the sisters managed to squeak out a word. “Well, uhm…you see, my sister and I are both stone deaf. We read lips and can get by without wearing the uncomfortable hearing aids, but sometimes we get carried away and try to just shout at each other to be heard. And then, of course there’s the Irish temper that we both have. Surely, Officer, you would understand about that.” Colleen batted her eyelashes while delivering this critical information. “Really, you’re both deaf?” The officer asked. Could it really be this easy, he wondered. ❖ To be continued…

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they got EGOTs ...by Len Elliott

Across 1. Salmon species 5. Shut the door noisily 9. Prefix for con or classical 12. Popular black and white cookie 13. Ring ____ (phone alert) 14. Mother of pearl 16. Bovine baby 17. Play beginning: 2 wds. 18. The O in EGOT 19. Little bill 20. He got an E for producing “Angels in America” (2004) 22. Peter of Herman’s Hermits 24. Moo ____ pork 25. Detests 27. Rip again 30. Tilted in Stilton 31. Bygone rulers in Iran 32. Ending for Israel or Seattle 35. Poet Angelou 36. Recurring task, to some 37. Flower support 38. Consumed 39. Provides a meal 40. Smoke or fire follower 41. “____ Nacht” (Christmas carol) 43. The G in EGOT 44. Make bigger, as a photograph: abbr. 45. Associate Justice Samuel 46. He got a G for narrating “The Emperor’s New Clothes” (1992)

www.NorthwestPrimeTime.com 19 51. Fish eggs 54. Dinner dish 55. Famous tower in San Francisco 56. ____ and haws 57. Cut 58. Spading product 59. Football play starter 60. High school dropout’s goal: abbr. 61. Fateful sign 62. The T in EGOT Down 1. ____ Chanel (designer) 2. Algerian port city 3. She got an O for best supporting actress in “Airport” (1971) 4. Sound after getting hit in the stomach 5. Laundry problems 6. English philosopher John 7. Poker pot pitch-in 8. Chicken chow ____ 9. 1955’s horse of the year 10. Danish footwear company 11. Kind of exam 14. Buenas ____ (goodnight) 15. EMT destinations: abbr. 20. Satirist Sahl 21. “Orange ____ New Black”: 2 wds. 23. Actress Chaplin 25. Mater preceder 26. Triumph over 27. ____ Island Red 28. Aural organs 29. She got a T for acting in “West Side Story” (1975) 31. Author Silverstein

Number Please ...by Len Elliott

The answer to each clue includes the same number, whole or in part. (Have a good year!) 1. Jules Verne underwater adventure featuring the Nautilus and Captain Nemo. 2. Currency with Andrew Jackson’s image. 3. XX. 4. Excellent eyesight. 5. Famous passenger train that ran between New York and Chicago. 6. Decade famous for flappers, jazz and Prohibition.

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33. Semester, e.g. 34. The E in EGOT 36. Certain string instruments 37. Bed board 39. Pinkie or pointer, e.g. 40. Very dry 42. Encamped 43. Celiac’s avoidance 45. Nimble

46. They sometimes marry folks: abbr. 47. Fashionista Cassini 48. Possess 49. It answers to “Alexa” 50. Weaver’s device 52. Mideast sultanate 53. Catch a glance of 56. He followed FDR: abbr.

GOING OUT WITH THE GIRLS An old lady who never was married Declared how she wished to be buried: “To Heaven or Hades, give me pall bearing ladies. I’m particular how I am carried. In my lifetime,” she said with a pout, “No man ever cared about How much I was pining for wining and dining. It’s too late to be taking me out.” -- Pat D’Amico

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Growing Up Near 20th Century Fox Studios ...by Charles J. Forsher

people practicing To make room for their characters prior my new baby brother, to a scene being my parents moved from filmed. Years later, a two-bedroom house I was passing the in West Los Angeles, studio and saw a fullreplete with two sized Greek temple at palm trees, to a threethe top of a knoll. bedroom home at the The success corners of Manning and of television had Mississippi Avenues. A new sight to Charles with his big brother, Jim, 1955 its impact on 20th Century Fox. the east was a patch of Small movie theaters were shutting sky unlike any I had ever seen. It was down in droves, movie production bluer than the usual sky in smoggy Los Angeles, and no clouds ever rolled across decreased and property taxes went up. So one day on the local evening it. One day I noticed dark storm clouds news, the demise of 20th Century in that strange patch of sky. But the Fox Studios was commemorated by clouds never moved. silent movie star Lillian Gish, who As luck would have it, the mystery improvised chaos by running into was solved when mom got a job in the same neighborhood as the patch of sky. I a bungalow and running back out sat in the back of Dad’s Dodge when he melodramatically. Then a bulldozer went to pick up Mom, and I saw that the moved in, demolishing the structure. Half of 20th Century Fox became strange patch of sky wasn’t sky at all... Century City. A grand hotel was built more like a screen for a drive-in movie, only much taller and stretching a quarter where the strange patch of sky had been. of a mile. One morning, Olympic Boulevard, It was 20th Century Fox Studios, which predated theme parks like the one which used to bisect 20th Century Fox, was closed off by the police department Walt Disney was to build in Anaheim. in both directions from an arched bridge Besides the phenomenally long wall that I could see from my house, the that had for decades allowed actors and movie-making equipment to move acres of grounds of 20th Century Fox between the two parcels. Los Angeles sported at least one Old West town, a Times reported that a small crowd street from 1900’s New York City and a typical small town USA, complete with had gathered to watch the pre-dawn explosion that brought down the span. a village square and railway depot. The Olympic Boulevard was open in time for small town was augmented by a hidden the morning commute. set of railway cars: a steam locomotive, That was not the end of 20th coal car and passenger cars. There Century Fox Studios, though. Mom still was enough railway track to allow the worked there, which allowed me to take train to screech to a stop or to huff off leisurely strolls around the wonderfully dramatically. One afternoon Dad drove make-believe set for Hello Dolly. ❖ by that village, and it was filled with

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Writing Corner

Getting Published …by Ariele M. Huff

As a publishing professional for 45 plus years, I’ve dealt with many writers, artists and photographers. Most were professionals, Ariele M. Huff but some were fortunate enough to have something amazing to sell and to be adequate at instinctively sliding into publishing. I’ve met a few in my roles as a writing teacher, a manuscript editor, a submissions manager, the editor of periodicals (magazines/newspapers) and as a small publisher (Candy Bar Books). It’s not hard to sell the occasional article. With some useful information or a fun approach, many people turn writing into a retirement job. Just be sure to turn things in on time and recognize that the editor is your boss whether you’re being paid or not. It’s harder to have a column where you need to be a self-starter with an abundance of salable ideas and writing style. Be sure to meet deadlines, word count limits, send billings—if requested, and be courteous to the periodical’s staff.

Poetry Corner

Getting a book published is hardest—it takes the longest and costs the most. Here are a few things I’ve discovered over the years about getting a book published. 1. If you think you have an amazingly unusual life or story, you are probably wrong. Odds are good that lots of people have had similar experiences/illnesses/religious conversions/deep depressions/ epiphanies/abuse. Some of them have been professional writers who have already covered that territory. That doesn’t mean you can’t too, but release the likelihood that you have something to tell that no one else has ever told. (In publishing, something NEVER covered is often questionable anyway. Untested ideas/material means it may or may not grab readers which makes it a riskier project.) 2. Publishers are gambling their money anytime they accept a book. It is a mistake to think of selling to them as a tactic to get around jobs like editing or distribution or marketing. They know they do not exist to serve you. Plus, authors are expected to help with those jobs—at the least, in a thoroughly researched proposal and at personal appearances. If you want continued on page 22

EASTER QUESTIONS in Haikus “Three Tall Trees”

How come it’s bunnies that deliver chicken eggs for Easter baskets?

who told this story? where did the details come from? some odd fairy tale? bunnies and baskets what’s up with all those “found eggs”? make mine deviled, please. --Frieda Risvold

The Valentine haiku published in the January/February 2020 edition was incorrectly credited to John Eckert. It was written by Carol Fraley. Sorry Carol!!

Looking like soldiers, standing so tall. Next to them, I feel so small. Their bark so tough, providing safe cover, shielding them like a protective mother. The branches survive the perils of life… rain, storms, wind, lightning and strife. A few branches fall…but the tree will survive. Follow the roots…and the sprouts also thrive. They’ve stood here fifty years by the shore. I expect they’ll stand for fifty years more. --John Eckert

Send poetry to ariele@comcast.net or Northwest Prime Time. Pieces may be excerpted, edited or used in Sharing Stories.

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Questions about Medicare? Mar 2 & 16, 1-5pm, RSVP for free Medicare counseling services at Shoreline Library 206362-7550 & Mar 10 at 6:30pm Covington Library 253-630-8761; Medicare presentations needing no RSVP Mar 19 at 7pm presentation Woodinville Library 425-788-0733 & Mar 7 at 1pm Duvall Library 425-788-1173. Aging Smart Mar 3, 5:15pm, Financial Planning & Veteran’s Benefits presenting solutions to common challenges, free Gig Harbor’s Round Table Pizza event room, 5500 Olympic Drive, presented by Aging & Disability Services, 253-509-2340, Creating Aging Conference Mar 6, 8:15am-6pm “Perspectives on Legacy” designed for social and healthcare professionals, artists, educators and lifelong learners on making a positive difference in the world, includes speakers, Frye Museum in Seattle, $75-$100, 206-622-9250, www.fryemuseum.org Wisdom Cafes Free discussions for seniors, Mar 10 at 2pm “What Keeps Us Stuck? Richmond Beach Library 206-546-3522; Mar 13, 10:30am keeping the lines of communication across the generations, Redmond Library 425-885-1661; Mar 20, 1pm “Being a good listener” Issaquah Senior Center 75 NE Creek Way, 425-392-5430; Mar 25, 1pm “Stress,” Newcastle Library 425-255-0111. Guided Cannabis Shopping for Seniors Mar 11, April 8, May 13 (second Weds) 10am, Curious about cannabis, marijuana and CBD? Join the team for free Wednesday events, 9am-10am coffee & conversation followed by in-store shopping at the Fremont store in Seattle, must RSVP (206-946-8157 or Service@ SeattleHashtag.com). 3534 Stone Way N, Seattle, www.seattlehashtag.com/seniors Crone Tales Mar 13, 7-9pm, evening of stories passed on from the wise women of old, by donation, Haller Lake Methodist Church, 13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle, www.seattlestorytellers.org Senior TED Talks Mar 13, 1pm, Auburn Library 253-931-3018; Mar 27, 1pm Auburn Senior Center; short inspiring and entertaining lectures. Des Moines Activity Center A variety events for all – Mar 16, 3-6pm FREE Fix It Repair event – call in advance to discuss what you need repaired; Mar 20, 5:30pm “Luck O’ Irish” $30 or $175 for table of 8; ongoing enhance fitness, Tai Chi & Yoga; May 23 join the group to see the musical “Book of Mormon” and August 9 “Mean Girls” Also, classes, trips, day trips, museum trips and social events including a trip to the Portland Rose Festival (June 5-7) & Canadian Rockies (Oct 6-16). 206-878-1642, www.desmoineswa.gov/Seniors. Reverse Mortgages Mar 16, noon & 6:30pm; Mar 18 at 6:30; presented by Pierce County Aging & Disability Services, for more info call 253-798-4600. Staying Connected as We Age Mar 18, 10:30-2pm, how to actively maintain friendships, bring your stories and questions, Lake Hills Library Bellevue, 425-747-3350. Challenges of Aging & Illness Mar19, 6:30pm Redmond Library 425-885-1861 Aging Well Learning Community Mar 21, 10:30 join the conversation, Snoqualmie Library, 425-888-1223. Social Security Demystified Mar 21, 11am Renton Library 425-226-6043. Arts for Memory Loss Mar 23, Caregiving and the Arts for those with dementia, Edmonds Center for the Arts, RSVP with Katie 425-275-9485. African Travel Presentation Mar 28, 11am-3pm, FREE African Travel Open House with African Travel expert, includes African-themed snacks & free parking, Seattle AAA Cruise & Travel Store, 1523 15th Ave West, Seattle, free event RSVP 206-216-4205. Dementia Reimagined Mar 31, 7:30pm, Tia Powell, MD, author of Dementia Reimagined presented by the Alz Assn, $5, Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave in Seattle. 206-652-4255. Managing Your Move Apr 7 (rsvp by Apr 2), 10:30am-1pm includes gourmet luncheon, learn about the current real estate market and strategies for making a move less overwhelming, free but RSVP to Lynn Creasy at 206-361-2758 by Foundation House at Northgate, 11301 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, www. FoundationHouseNG.com. Crone of Puget Sound Apr 18, noon potluck for women over 55, Sunset West Condominium 6535 Seaview Ave NW, info call Moreah 206-300-1657.

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Aging Expo May 2, 8am-3:30pm, free event promoting a long and active life, presenters include Ciscoe on tips for gardening as we age, breakout sessions, exhibitors, lunch available, Pierce College Puyallup, 1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, 253-964-6500. Memory Café Fridays 10:30am-1pm weekly program for those living with dementia and their caregivers, social activities through games, movement song & stories, Federal Way Library, 253-838-3668. Dockside Cannabis Call for free Cannabis 101 workshops at your senior center or community, or group tours of stores, 1-844-dock-420, www. docksidecannabis.com.

Theater & Musicals & Dance Village Theatre Mar 12-Apr 19 in Issaquah (425-392-2202) & Apr 24-May 17 in Everett (425-257-8600) “Hansel & Gretl & Heidi & Gunter” a wickedly funny world-premiere musical ENTER TO WIN 2 tickets (see ad this page for entry) in Everett musical comedy hit that inspired You’ve Got Mail “She Loves Me” an endearing touch of old-world elegance Everett Feb 28-Mar 22 – ph: 425-2578600. www.VillageTheatre.org. Seattle Rep Thru Mar 29, August Wilson’s “Jitney” (Best Revival of a Play award winner) about 1970s Pittsurgh’s Black Hill district when cabs refused to service the community, 206.443.2222, www. SeattleRep.org Black Box Theatre Improv Workshops, Wednesdays April 8-29 at 7pm. Improv Performances, Saturdays, 7 & 8:35pm. Tickets on sale now. Edmonds Community College, 425-640-1448, www. blackboxedcc.org. 5th Avenue Theatre Apr 14-19, Winner of Best Musical, “Jersey Boys” – a behind the music story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons featuring all their hits “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” “Oh What A Night” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” 206-6251900, www.5thavenue.org

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Seattle Symphony Mar 8, 2:30pm (main concert 4pm) “Celebrate Asia Concert,” www.seattlesymphony.org Early Music Festival Mar 10, 7:30pm, Christ Episcopal Church, 4548 Brooklyn Ave NE, 206-633-1611. Seattle Choral Company March 14, an evening with Franz Shubert, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Ave W, Seattle. Master Chorus Eastside Mar 15, 3pm, “ 425-392-8446. Everett Philharmonic Mar 22, 5:30-9:30pm, Spring Fling Americana with live music, silent auction, gourmet dinner & dancing, Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, Everett. May 3, 3pm Listener’s Choice - Smetana, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Everett Civic Auditorium. 425-585-8975, www.everettphil.org. Seattle Wind Symphony May 3, 3pm, “Out of this World” Holst’s ‘The Planets’ Newport High School; July 1, 7:30pm, Benaroya Hall, Star-Spangled Spectacular, www.seattlewindsymphony.org.

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truly being interested in another person. When their answers give you an opportunity to relate something about yourself, keep it short. We all like to talk about ourselves. Keep your response simple, ask another question and then listen. A quote on my bulletin board states, “It is all right to hold a conversation, but you should let go of it now and then.” Good advice. If there is a compulsive talker living near, one who leaves no thought unspoken, you can carefully redirect the conversation by asking appropriate questions. I found a quote containing a truth that makes me laugh: “A gossip is one who talks to you about other people. A bore is one who talks to you about himself. A brilliant conversationalist is one who talks to you about yourself.” I’m working on being a brilliant conversationalist. It’s easier than you think. Scripture has advice for people skills: My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry (James 1:19 NIV).

It is usually considered a compliment when you ask others to share their skills with you. Which new neighbor might teach you new tips on your smart phone? How to play a better game of chess? How to craft hand-made greeting cards? Maximize computer skills? Share their favorite table game? You will be surprised at the amazing variety of interests and talents you discover in your new acquaintances. Your retired neighbors might include a teacher, engineer, auto mechanic, registered nurse or author. They will each enrich the new season of your life when you carefully engage them in good conversations while becoming friends. Continue to socialize with familiar activities if possible. Church groups, Lions Club, American Legion, senior centers and other community groups will help keep you mentally and physically active. I hope you find these suggestions helpful. I pray your new adventure will be richer than you ever imagined. And please stay in touch. Don’t let the distance between us change our friendship. Most sincerely, Your long-time friend Marge ❖

that may have been transferred. Money spent in consultation ...continued from page 11 with an elder law attorney could nursing facility or short-term health be money very well spent in care assistance in the home for order to learn what is required those who choose to age in place. for qualification and how best to But get all the facts: time limits protect assets. The earlier you and percentage of payments vary know the rules, the better you are considerably. able to plan ahead. Some people Medicaid, on the other hand, believe they can “gift” their money is a financial assistance program. away to their children so that Almost all state Medicaid programs they qualify for Medicaid, but it’s cover at least some of assisted not that simple. Medicaid has a living arrangements for eligible five year “look-back”: Any large residents and usually all fees for assets that are transferred out of an skilled nursing or memory care account within the past five years units if the resident qualifies and will be reviewed. There is even if the facility accepts Medicaid. Be a penalty that for every $10,000 sure you understand all the rules. that is gifted away, the applicant Qualification for Medicaid is based must wait an additional month for on your financial situation; in most eligibility. ❖ states, an individual must have less than $2,000 in countable assets to Leslie Handler is an award-winning qualify – and what counts varies syndicated columnist. Follow her blog significantly from state to state and and read previously published essays at: they look back to check for assets http://www.lesliegoesboom.com/. Senior Living 101

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of boats and was a yacht club commodore. As a member of the Rogue Yacht Club in Southern Oregon, he and other boat enthusiasts in the yacht club got into model boat building. “The members of the Rogue Yacht Club wanted something else to do together when out on the boats,” said Jim. Currently, Jim also volunteers at the Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma. The Bradley Park Yacht Club started humbly with three boats. The club currently consists of six residents involved in model boat building and

the club now has a total of seven Tippecanoe model boats and six scratch-built boats. The club members go to nearby Bradley Lake Park to sail the model boats for a few hours every Saturday all year round. Jim referred to those Saturdays in winter as “frost bite.” Art expressed, “I look forward to those beautiful spring and summer days when the sun will be shining through the trees and sparkling on the lake and the people cheering.” The weekly yacht club events at the lake have become quite a ‘to-do’ and provide the perfect opportunity to connect with the community. At times, the general public has the chance to operate the boats too. ❖

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a well-done story of your life or your fiction in a cute paperback for family and friends, either pay someone to help you do a good job or figure out how to do a good job yourself. 3. Remember, the publisher is the boss who sets the rules and the timing. The publisher offers you a contract and some negotiation can happen, which is best done at least with the help of a literary attorney. I’ve seen offers on books and movie scripts cancelled because the author attempted to wield a power s/he didn’t have. 4. Good news today is that self-publishing is so easy, and you can even, sometimes, make better money than working with a publisher. That is, of course, if you’re willing to spend for help or to put in the sweat equity yourself. 5. If you simply want to see yourself in print: I’m looking for 50word childhood toy stories (for an article) and what you think “fun” is (anthology book). Send to ariele@ comcast.net. ❖

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Library Corner

Fresh New Titles ...by Wendy Pender

The year 2020 is such an important one in the life of our nation. It’s the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, the 30th anniversary Wendy Pender of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, among others. As we get ready for spring, check out these fresh new titles, recently published, weaving together

www.NorthwestPrimeTime.com 23 some of our most important issues regarding the planet, our society and the nation. • The Going Green Handbook: 52 Inspired Ideas for Saving Money and the Environment by Alice Alvarez. Everyone wants to know “what can I do to help the planet?” This book provides 52 answers and a money-saving focus. Choose one idea or several as your spring focus to help “go green” this Earth Day! • American Hemp: How Growing Our Newest Cash Crop Can Improve Our Health, Clean Our Environment, and Slow Climate Change by Jen Hobbs. It seems hemp is everywhere now, but what is it, and how can we use it to help ourselves and our planet? Hemp is a renewable resource that once was

used for paper the way we now use trees. Now legalized as an agricultural crop, see how this versatile plant can positively affect many aspects of our world. • Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Environment, and Our Communities One Bite at a Time by Mark Hyman. Head of Strategy and Innovation for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, Dr. Mark Hyman is one of the pioneers addressing food policy with an eye toward both the health of our planet and the health of our bodies. • Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says about the Environment and Why It Matters by Sandra L. Richter. Dr. Sandra Richter is a scholar of ancient

Middle East and Biblical studies. In this readable book, she illuminates environmental stewardship from a biblical perspective. • Unlikely Ally: How the Military Fights Climate Change and Protects the Environment by Marilyn Berlin Snell. This book sheds new light on how our military industrial complex is taking on the issues of endangered species, water conservation and renewable energy. Need more suggestions? Stop in or call your local library. We’re here for you! ❖ Wendy Pender is the Older Adults Program Coordinator for King County Library System. She can be reached at wgpender@kcls.org or 425-369-3285

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