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he Seattle Mariners formed in 1977. The team saw losing records and low attendance for the first several years, but by 1993 new ownership and new manager Lou Piniella signified a change. Thanks to strong players, at long last fans started to see some winning records. A few of those players were center fielder Ken Griffey, Jr., pitcher Randy Johnson and third baseman Edgar Martinez. Shortstop Alex Rodriguez was drafted the same year. The year 1995 became the Mariners’ “Refuse to Lose” season when they clinched their first-ever trip to the playoffs. After losing the first two games of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, the Mariners won the next two at home. In game 5, the Mariners trailed by one run in the bottom of the 11th inning. Joey Cora was on third and Ken Griffey, Jr. on first. Edgar Martinez strode to the plate for a game-changing hit down the left field line that drove in Cora and had Ken Griffey, Jr. rounding for home and the winning run. It is a play known as “The Double” and is called by some “the moment that saved baseball in Seattle.” Dave Niehaus, the Mariners’ play-by-play announcer, called the play— ending with his signature, “My, oh my!” Many Mariners’ fans remember that moment to this day. While the Mariners did not make it through their championship run, 1995 has been called “The Magical Season” that led to renewed interest in the team and eventual construction of a baseball-only stadium that prevented the team from being sold and moving to Florida. It was the beginning of a new outlook for the Seattle Mariners. In a few short years, the Mariners traded Ken Griffey, Jr. and Randy Johnson. By 2000, A-Rod was lost to the Texas Rangers, but the Mariners brought in Japanese superstar Ichiro Suzuki.
Since then, the team has seen its ups and downs, but rosters from the crucial years of 1995 to 2000 include the names of Seattle’s greatest players, according to several reports and ranking organizations. Player statistics, playoff appearances and team longevity are factors when calculating the list of all-time greatest players. Honors like inclusion in the Hall of Fame, AllStar status, and being named Most Valuable Player can be part of the consideration. Some include a more elusive calculation: character. Ranker.com creates lists through “the wisdom of the crowd” – otherwise known as the popular vote. While these reports don’t all agree on the exact line-up—and there are many more great Mariners not on this short list—it is true that the same top names appear over and over. According to a compilation of several reports, the following six players alternately make up the top five greatest players in the history of the Seattle Mariners. (Note – if you don’t see your favorite Seattle Mariner from your personal list of best players, they probably show up on the Top Ten lists.)
Greatest Seattle Mariners of All Time: Ken Griffey, Jr.
Edgar Martinez, Randy Johnson, Ichiro Suzuki, Alex Rodriguez, Felix Hernandez—with many celebrated names just behind.
Ken Griffey, Jr. – Center fielder. Nickname: Junior and The Kid. No. 1 draft pick 1987. This prolific homerun hitter had 13 years with the Mariners. Famous for hitting back-toback home runs with his father while both were playing for the Mariners, for scoring the winning run after “The Double,” and for wearing his cap backward. 13 All-Star games, seven Silver Sluggers, 10 Gold Gloves, 1997 Most Valuable Player. He returned to the Mariners at the end of his career. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016. Edgar Martinez – Third baseman and designated hitter. Nickname: Gar and Papi. Started in 1987 and played for the Mariners his entire 18year career. Famous for “The Double.” Seven-time All Star, fivetime Silver Slugger, two batting titles.The
American League’s annual Best Designated Hitter award is named after him. In 2004, Atlantic Avenue outside the stadium was renamed Edgar Martinez Way. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. Randy Johnson – Pitcher. Nickname: The Big Unit. Played with Mariners ‘89 to ‘98. At 6’10’, one of the tallest players in major league history. Left-handed pitcher famous for his height, his intimidating look, his early wild pitches and the game where he beaned a bird from the mound. Threw no-hitter in both leagues and holds five of the seven highest singleseason strikeout totals by a lefthander. Cy Young Award winner. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015. Ichiro Suzuki – Right fielder. Nickname: he needs only one name— Ichiro, though some call him Ichi. Famous for being the first Japanese player to sign with a Major League club. Years as Mariner: 14. continued on page 18
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Suburban Serenity at Soos Creek ...by Sandra Nachlinger
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Have you ever wanted to escape to a world filled with vivid flowers and majestic trees, where nature provides music from birdsong, accompanied by a whispering brook? Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center provides this island of beauty in a sea of suburban housing developments— a respite from concrete, cars and crowds. Located not far from Highway 18 in Auburn, the gardens cover twentytwo acres. The original homestead consisted of 200 acres, purchased in the late 1800s by the ancestors of current owner, Maurice Skagen. The fourth-generation resident has turned the remaining property into an amazing public place. Sections of the acreage honor the land’s early owners—the Leonard and Olive Skagen Woods; the Ole and Sarah Skagen Cedar Grove; Ole Native Woodland. The beautifully landscaped gardens feature wide, strollable paths meandering between flowering shrubs, overarching evergreens and lush ground covers. When my friends and I explored in early August, hydrangeas bloomed, orange-red crocosmia spilled onto the walkways, and delicate pink water hyacinths floated on the pond near the garden’s entrance. We could only imagine how stunning the gardens must look in springtime. We explored most of the graveled paths (more than two miles, according to my FitBit) and crossed the creek more than once. Sculptures enhance the gorgeous plantings. A metal dragonfly hovers over the pond, flowers made from horseshoes “bloom” in a bed, a fairy flits nearby. Beauty surrounds visitors
whichever way they turn, kept in tip-top shape by volunteers. On our visit we discovered a trio of babies, toddling after their peahen mother, at the Louie/Christensen Aviary. A plumed peacock oversaw their progress. A stop at the onsite Soos Creek Heritage Center provided an overview of the Soos Creek Plateau and its history through a collection of photos and maps. In another area of the garden, plants were available for purchase. Visitors’ explorations can be as short or as long as they like. The main paths are wide, level and covered in gravel, with benches placed just right for pausing to enjoy the view. If you venture past the cedar grove and near the creek, the paths narrow with more ups and downs and are not paved. That area felt more like being in the woods than in a manicured garden. You’ll find Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center at 29308 132nd Avenue SE in Auburn, not far from the SE 304th Street exit from Highway 18. Admission to the gardens is free; however, donations to its nonprofit organization are welcome. The gardens are open seasonally (generally between April and October). Current hours are Wednesdays through Saturday, 10am to 4pm (masks required as of this writing). For more information, visit www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org or call 253-639-0949. Other sources of information are: Video interview with Maurice Skagen: https://vimeo. com/143404873 Book: History of the Soos Creek Plateau from 1860 to 1960, available through the garden’s website. ❖
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Laughter Yoga ...by Debbie Stone
I’ve always been intimidated by yoga classes. I’m insecure about my inflexibility, which seems to stand out amid a sea of lithe, Gumby-like creatures. I finally left yoga to the yogis. Laughter yoga group, photo courtesy Randee Young Recently, however, I caught wind of something called Laughter Yoga and my hand, has a calming effect and can interest was piqued. Laughter Yoga was created back decrease symptoms of pain, despair and anxiety. in the 90s by Dr. Madan Kataria, The secret to good breathing, a medical doctor from India. Dr. per Young, is to breathe out twice Kataria’s research found that when as long as you breathe in, and you combine deep yogic breathing to do this often. She advocates with laughter, there is an increased synchronized breathing, where you flow of oxygen to the brain and regulate your breath by counting. body. Happy endorphins are Young admits that most people released, resulting in an elevated don’t know what to expect during mood. their first Laughter Yoga class. But after Randee Young, a certified experiencing one, they are attracted to Laughter Yoga teacher in Duvall was first attracted to the movement the release of tension, the distraction from daily life, the invitation to be after watching a Laughter Yoga silly and lower inhibitions, and the specialist in action at a retirement opportunity to relax. community. Young says, “I Though every leader or teacher remember saying to the instructor has their own style, the basics of before she started the session, a Laughter Yoga session include a ‘You do realize this is a group of combination of breathing exercises seniors…. they are never going to along with laughter exercises, eye do that.’ The woman assured me contact and playfulness to increase she could get them to giggle, and the amount of oxygen to your brain sure enough, she did!” When the and body. According to Young, specialist told Young she could get it has been scientifically proven trained to do this, too, that’s all it that the brain doesn’t know the took to motivate Young to move difference between real laughter forward with certification. and exercised laughter, so it will Laughter Yoga is for everybody, still release the endorphins even if young and old, with programs throughout the country and around you’re faking it. Young has participants warm the world. Its popularity is rapidly up by helping them find their hegrowing, especially now during hes, ha-has and ho-hos. Then she a global pandemic. “Participants have told me they want to get their does specific laughter exercises. smile or laughter back,” says Young. The sounds should come from the “Others want some relief from grief, diaphragm and be loud and deep— and many are just curious about it.” belly style. Though the laughter begins in an exercised fashion, it Laughter Yoga has many soon turns into the real thing. benefits. According to Young, Every class ends with a guided laughter gives you that “feel good relaxation meditation, leaving factor,” creating a positive mental participants feeling revitalized and state. As we know, hope and restored. optimism are necessary tools for In addition to teaching when the going gets tough. Laughter Yoga at retirement It also works as aerobic communities, Young has done exercise, like “internal jogging,” and tones muscles while improving sessions at wellness studios, the YMCA, libraries, hospitals, circulation. Additionally, Young corporations and nonprofit notes that this type of yoga, with organizations. its focus on deep breathing, aids Young consistently receives in removing the residual air that great feedback from her. hangs out in the lungs when we Participants tell her how much only take short, shallow breaths. Poor breathing can impact the body fun they had and how good it made them feel to laugh the in negative ways, contributing to inflammation, immune dysfunction, time away. One woman wrote of her experience, “This should be headaches, depression and more. required for all living people!” ❖ Deep breathing, on the other How to find a Laughter Yoga class near you: laughteryoga.org/finder/find-club (search by State or City) www.meetup.com/topics/laughteryoga/us/wa/seattle
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INDEX ARTFUL AGING
Writing & Poetry Corners.............. 16 Library Corner.............................. 19
COMMUNITY
Greatest Seattle Mariners of All Time...1 Legislative Session........................... 5
HEALTH MATTERS
Laughter Yoga................................ 2 Sleep Trackers................................ 6 Senior Fitness Tip............................ 6 Insomnia........................................ 7 Amazon Pharmacy......................... 7
HUMOR & PUZZLES
The Funny Side of Life...................14 The Adventures of Rose & Dawn....14 Puzzles and Comics......................15
LIFE PERSPECTIVES
The Cure for What Ailed Him.......... 4 My One-Armed Adventure.............. 4 Visiting Graveyards......................13 Scenes from Childhood.................16
MONEY MATTERS
Can You Un-sell Your Personal Data?...5
OUT & ABOUT
Suburban Serenity at Soos Creek..... 2 Where in the Northwest.................. 3 A Tourist’s Guide to Hollywood in Washington...................... 10-11 Enjoy the Season..........................13
RETIREMENT LIFESTYLES
Best Places to Retire in Washington.. 9
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The Cure for What Ailed Him Early mornings he’d set up our umbrella When it comes on the beach and to aging, my dad has head into the water. always been my role He liked it cold. Too model. He lived to warm — over 60 be 100, taking no degrees — he labeled “medications” outside it “sissy water.” of a daily spoonful I remember how of baking soda in a ankle-numbing cold glass of water. His the New England diet certainly wasn’t John T. Love, in his 90s, on his porch at water could be. It responsible for his Long Beach in Rockport, Massachusetts didn’t stop us kids, longevity. Following of course. We leaped my mother’s death, he lived on coffee, into the waves, shrieking our heads off. donuts, baked beans and pea soup. My dad swam for decades until, Now, looking back, I’m convinced that in his mid-90s, he had a scare. what kept him going was “taking a dip” Venturing into a rough surf, he in the cold ocean waters of Long Beach was knocked down by a wave and in Rockport, Massachusetts. couldn’t get his footing. When he Coming out of the surf, skin struggled to his feet, another wave puckered from the cold, he’d announce, came along to spin him around. “That’s the best medicine.” My dad Luckily, a neighbor spotted his was convinced there was nothing in struggle and raced into the water. life that “taking a dip” wouldn’t cure. After that close call, he was Oddly enough, recent studies are reluctant to go back into the ocean. proving this to be true. Cold-water My siblings and I found this new swimming lowers blood pressure and development alarming. How would strengthens the immune system. Dad survive without his daily dip? Back in the 1950s, when school Was this the beginning of the end? got out, our family would pack up Dad’s Was he giving up . . . on life? truck and move to our cottage at Long I tried encouragement, reminding Beach. There, Dad swam every day. him of the December day when the ...by Sharon Love Cook
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temperature had, incredibly, reached 62 degrees. We had gone for a swim. Changing into bathing suits inside the cold, dark, shuttered cottage, I’d had second thoughts. Finally, standing ankle-deep in the surf, I asked him, “We don’t have to duck under, do we?” His response was immediate: “It won’t count unless you do.” With that, he charged into the surf, leaving me no choice but to follow. Now, hearing me mention that December dip, my dad became indignant. “I was a young man then,” he sputtered. “I was in my 80s!” His remark has stayed with me, a reminder that attitudes about aging are relative. Dad, in his 90s, had viewed the episode as something zany he’d done—in his youth. Having given up swimming, Dad turned his attention to the cottage. Something always needed repairing. He never shied from hard work; for his 90th birthday, a grandson had given him a new chain saw. One morning, while replacing shingles on the roof, he’d grabbed a section of brittle “gingerbread” trim for support. It broke and he tumbled 10 feet to the ground. A neighbor called 911. At Gloucester’s Addison Gilbert Hospital, an orthopedic surgeon told me Dad’s leg was broken in three places requiring metal rods. Fearfully, I asked if he’d walk again. I’ll always remember the surgeon’s words: “Old bones, if they heal, heal poorly.” continued on page 18
My OneArmed Adventure ...by Marianne North
They say you are as young as you feel. One day, near my 75th birthday, I was feeling lively and decided to trip up some stairs like Heidi racing up the Matterhorn. I’m afraid my summer sandals had a different interpretation of “tripping up the stairs.” I tripped alright, falling, jamming my left arm into the stairs and causing a pain so bad the memory of Heidi will forever be a nightmare. There I lay sprawled out, moaning, unable to get up with one hand. The other, attached to a broken arm, wasn’t an option. A woman of my substantial age and proportions could cause injury to anyone trying to hoist me up, so I asked the Good Samaritans standing over me, wringing their hands, to call the Fire Department. If there was any bonus to my predicament it was that this was going to provide me a rare opportunity to have the arms of virile young men around me. The firemen didn’t disappoint. I never thought a broken arm would require such a drastic
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Legislative Session ...by Cathy MacCaul
Undaunted by COVID-19 and the challenges it created, our elected officials spent the most recent 90Cathy MacCaul day legislative session weighing the pros and cons of bills in a virtual environment. Even though this was a highly unusual period in Olympia politics for the legislature and advocates, AARP Washington persisted and secured victories that increase consumer protections, improve healthcare and promote financial resiliency. Some priority legislation ran into roadblocks in the House and Senate but were transformed into emergency orders like ending the use of credit scores to determine insurance premiums and budget requests to ease our housing crisis and expand technology access for older adults. The legislators did reach across the aisle to pass a few standout bills that penalize price gouging during emergencies and improve the well-being of longterm care. Price Gouging – As the state was caught in the throes of the pandemic, scam artists were preying on fears and scarcity by selling protective masks, hand sanitizer and similar items at vastly inflated prices. Senate Bill 5191 increases penalties for those capitalizing on emergency situations. This new law protects consumers, particularly those who are more vulnerable, like older adults and low-income Washingtonians. Addressing complaints in long-term care facilities – Many long-term care residents have experienced a decreased quality of life with restrictions that have cut them
off from seeing family and friends. AARP members have shared stories about a lack of communications happening in long-term care facilities like unreturned phone calls and e-mails, and limited support to check on the health and safety of loved ones. With the passing of House Bill 1218, facilities are required to be responsive to external communications, including answering the phone and returning calls in a timely fashion. The legislation also requires facilities to have enough phones or other communications devices to serve all residents and allows visitation to address social isolation and loneliness. While we embrace the positive outcomes of several bills, we will continue to work alongside our legislators in a bipartisan way to advance legislation that helps older Washingtonians. Competing priorities and political disagreements impede progress on several issues. Our elected officials need to put their differences aside and find common ground to address the needs of all generations. ❖
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Can You Un-sell Your Personal Data? ...by Karen Telleen-Lawton
It’s all about our personal information. Maybe we should be flattered. Never in the history of humankind has anyone cared more about every detail of our lives – and been willing to pay for it. Should we try to protect our private information from sale? I have to admit that I’ve been bothered – more like freaked out – by two recent financial news stories. One is Wells Fargo’s deal with Envestnet; Blackstone’s acquisition of Ancestry.com is the other. Who will have access to my personal information, and what will they do with it? Even if I trust Wells Fargo and Blackstone, they may spin off my personal data to some other company. Envestnet is a “turnkey asset management platform,” providing tools to help investors manage their money. Wells Fargo’s deal means they’ll now provide their customers with Envestnet apps for spending, continued on page 17
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from rubbing their head on their shoulder instead, five or ten on one side then repeat on the other. Next: Exercise Your Joints fingers and toes. Make a fist with your hands and then as you open ...by Mark Bryant your hands, spread your fingers wide (NOTE: If you have and repeat ten times. CAUTION! any balance issues at all, Please do all foot exercises in a do all exercises seated.) seated position: To exercise your Exercise your toes, make a “fist” with your toes joints. Let’s start (scrunch them up as much as with wrist and ankle possible) and then put the soles circles. Slowly circle (bottom part) of your feet back your wrist ten times down flat on the floor. Repeat ten Mark Bryant in one direction times. Joint exercises are good for and then in the other direction. Do the body but be very careful. If you the same thing with your ankles. If feel any pain, stop immediately and you’re able to (hang on to something consult your physician. If you suffer solid if needed), stand up and slowly from arthritis, consider checking circle your hips ten times in each with your doctor before starting any direction. Turn your head very exercises. ❖ slowly from left to right five times but NOT too far. Some people Mark Bryant is a Certified Senior Fitness with neck issues might benefit Instructor
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Sleep Trackers These sensors may help with insomnia and other sleep problems ...by John C. Schieszer
It is now possible to find out lots of details about what you are doing while you are sleeping at night. There are now wrist sensors, rings John Schieszer and a host of other gadgets that measure how much sleep you are getting on a nightly basis. They are known as Consumer Sleep Technologies (CSTs) and there are dozens of options. These sleep trackers can give a person a better idea of whether they are getting enough quality sleep. Sleep trackers use sensors to detect body movement and heart rate. Some wearable trackers measure data and send the information to an app on a smartphone. Other options include having a sleep tracker that rests on your mattress, under the mattress, or even next to the bed. All these devices upload data that is analyzed through an algorithm. Dan Jennings, who is 76 years old and lives in Seattle, has been using a ring sensor for more than two years. It looks just like a regular ring on his finger and it is paired to a smart phone app. “You should not expect perfection but the devices give you a good idea of your sleep patterns and the amount of sleep you are getting at night,” said Jennings. “I like that it is easy – it is just a ring and I wear it to bed. It is not a watch or bulky device. It has been fairly
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accurate.” He said it has improved his sleep because it motivated him to go to bed earlier and to set goals. Dr. John Krehlik runs a sleep center in Anchorage that provides home sleep testing. His sleep disorder clinic specializes in the nonsurgical treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. He told Northwest Prime Time that CSTs have become more prevalent over the past few years. “Most CSTs are self-described as ‘lifestyle/entertainment’ devices. As such, they are not subject to FDA oversight. These devices generally lack standardization and validation of data,” he added. He said sleep trackers are not a substitute for appropriate medical evaluation. “None at this time have been validated to render a diagnosis or treatment plan,” said Dr. Krehlik. However, they have helped raise awareness of sleep issues, which can be addressed and successfully treated. He said a 2020 study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine suggested that wearing a CST may have a positive impact on the perception of sleep quality. Dr. William J. Healy, director of Sleep Quality Improvement at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, agrees that sleep trackers can be helpful adjuncts but should not be considered to be medical data. “I recommend using a pen and paper to track sleep like a sleep log from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine,” said Dr. Healy, and added that while CTS can be helpful for getting patients to think more about their sleep patterns and
what factors improve and worsen sleep, there has not been a rigorous validation of the technology and they do not always accurately reflect sleep time. “I think it is fine for patients to use the information as a part of the puzzle,” said Dr. Healy. “However, they can likely achieve as good of results with pen and paper.” He acknowledges that sleep trackers are constantly improving and here to stay. The Sleep Foundation has studied and rated many of these gadgets. It claims some of the best sleep trackers are Fitbit Versa, which is a wearable watch that costs about $160 and the Go2Sleep Tracker from SleepOn—a silicone ring that syncs with your phone to provide sleep data you can access on a phone app. The Sleep Foundation rates the Tempur-Pedic Sleeptracker (about $300) as the best non-wearable sleep detector. It slides under your mattress and monitors sleep quality and duration. It also monitors your
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bedroom environment, such as air purity, humidity, CO2 levels and temperature near your bed. Currently, The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has issued a position statement saying CSTs cannot be utilized for the diagnosis and/or treatment of sleep disorders at this time, but may be utilized to enhance the patientclinician interaction when presented in the context of an appropriate clinical evaluation. Jennings said he has benefited significantly over the past two years with his ring and now has added a pad under his sheet that prevents the mattress from getting too hot or holding heat. “In the past, I struggled staying asleep because I was too hot. Between the ring and this pad, I’m sleeping longer than I have in the past,” said Jennings. ❖ John Schieszer is an award-winning national journalist and radio and podcast broadcaster of The Medical Minute. He can be reached at medicalminutes@gmail.com.
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Insomnia Effective treatment delivered in a few short phone calls ...by Jake Ellison, UW Public Information Officerphone calls
Insomnia “It’s very exciting,” is a common said Susan M. McCurry, condition in PhD, lead author and older adults, research professor in the a condition UW School of Nursing, that can be “because when people have exacerbated by insomnia, it’s miserable. osteoarthritis— Our study has shown the most that this treatment can common form of be delivered over the arthritis causing phone, and its effects are Susan M. McCurry, PhD, joint pain. sustainable for up to a lead author of the study and While there year.” research professor in the UW School of Nursing are effective The study tracked 327 therapies for people over 60 years old treating insomnia in older adults, with moderate to severe insomnia many people cannot get the from 2016 to 2018. The patients treatment they need because they were interviewed six times for live in areas with limited access 20 to 30 minutes over an eightto health care. week period. Roughly half of the With telephones nearly patients received materials and universal among older adults, guided training called cognitive researchers at the University behavioral therapy for insomnia of Washington and Kaiser (CBT-I). CBT-I is a proven and Permanente Washington Health effective strategy used as the first Research Institute sought to line of treatment for insomnia. determine if therapy using only a The remaining patients phone connection could be used were in a control group, which to improve access to insomnia received education-only phone treatment. calls that did not include the In a study involving patients CBT-I therapy. The control group in the Kaiser Permanente was important, McCurry said, to Washington system—the make sure the positive effects of Osteoarthritis and Therapy for the phone calls weren’t due to Sleep, or OATS study, published “the fact that you have someone Feb. 22 in JAMA Internal who’s smart and pleasant calling Medicine—the researchers found you every week.” that effective treatment for The key task of the therapy insomnia can be delivered in sessions was to guide patients a few short phone calls. The through routines, information phone-delivered therapy, which and self-monitoring in order to consisted of guided training and get their homeostatic sleep drive education to combat insomnia, (the internal drive to sleep that also helped reduce fatigue as is dissipated during the night and well as pain associated with builds up during the day) and osteoarthritis. circadian rhythms (the complex The benefits for insomnia and innate cycles of biochemical, were “large” and “robust,” even for physiological and behavioral patients with more severe insomnia processes), working together and pain symptoms, the paper states. so that the patient will sleep at
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night and be wakeful during the daytime. The phone-based therapy also helped patients reduce anxiety related to sleeplessness. “People can become conditioned to knowing that when they get into bed, they’re going to have a bad night. The bed becomes an anxious place for them to be,” McCurry said. “We help them develop cognitive tools that can give their mind something else to do other than worry about what tomorrow is going to be like if they don’t get a good night’s sleep.” While earlier phone-based studies using similar techniques improved sleep, these studies were limited by their small number of participants and included only patients of specialty insomnia clinics. The OATS study was the first large trial of a statewide population of older adults with chronic osteoarthritis who were randomly assigned to either the treatment or a control group. While the study results can give hope to those suffering from insomnia and osteoporosisrelated pain, the study authors said patients may not yet have access to a phone-based system of treatment. However, they can still talk to their medical care provider to learn what treatment options are available to them now. ❖
Amazon Pharmacy Pros and Cons ...by Suzy Cohen
Just when you thought Amazon had enough money and had crushed enough small businesses, in comes Amazon Pharmacy! In November 2020, the e-commerce giant debuted its own drugstore – and successfully tanked the stocks of several big, reputable pharmacies. All those big retail pharmacies will take a hit in sales because consumers can now buy their drugs online using their Prime membership benefits. This whole “mail order pharmacy” is nothing new, it’s just getting a face-lift because Amazon is going to be very efficient with it. They’re good at everything! Amazon is easy, convenient and cheap. You can sign up in five minutes or less, and they work with many insurance companies. Do you love the idea of all that? It may come as a surprise to you, but this same service has been available at all major chain drug stores. Some offer same day delivery, depending on where you live. Amazon is not warm and fuzzy, continued on page 18
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The senior housing titan brings new meaning to affordability, sustainability and amenities For over 30 years, SHAG has sustainable and been known for providing quality, energy efficient affordable independent senior communities. housing throughout the Puget Keeping in Sound region. Now the non-profit line with organization is bringing a new sustainability, definition to its mission. a unique While the venerable company feature at continues to offer below market some SHAG rent to income-qualified seniors, buildings is they now also welcome residents the ability to without maximum income check out the limitations. The fresh focus allows community’s SHAG to expand the services electric car for and amenities it offers through a few hours a affiliations with other senior housing To promote community engagement and friendships, SHAG creates cozy day. SHAG gathering spaces, shared outdoor spaces and activities for their residents sponsors—and the renewed SHAG carries the might just surprise you. insurance, so drivers don’t need it. This residents’ vital needs that might With 18 communities and program is only $30 a year. otherwise go unmet. growing, SHAG’s latest quest is “More than just an apartment, At the same time, the mission reflected in a name change—same has expanded to offer a wider range of people move here for the social acronym, new intention: Sustainable interaction,” says Leslie Snider, a longamenities. Housing for Ageless Generations. time leasing specialist with SHAG. As Covid restrictions begin to “Residents can make friends, and that lift, SHAG offers plenty of ways Live well and stay happy is a big part of the appeal.” to connect at all the communities, SHAG views sustainable She adds that SHAG’s attraction including cozy gathering spaces, housing as the ability to live securely is a combination of reasonable rental shared outdoor spaces and a busy and comfortably within a budget costs, easy ways to make friends, as calendar of social activities. But the while also being supported through well as the amenities and services. newer communities offer much more: amenities and services. More than fitness rooms with low-impact exercise Add to that, SHAG locations are simple independent living, the equipment, media rooms with theater- convenient to bus stops, grocery communities offer supportive service shopping, pharmacies and medical style seating, craft and game rooms, a teams that connect residents to local business hub with free wi-fi, pea patch services. services—anything from food pantries gardens, walking tracks and pet areas. “In the past, people looking to transportation needs to accessing for a nice, affordable place to live Activities may range from yoga, book health and home care services, or even clubs and potlucks, to computer, art but making more than was allowed economic support. These services or cooking classes. Most communities through the tax credit program meant are intended to help residents age in they weren’t able to apply to SHAG,” now offer shuttles for shopping and place at SHAG even as their needs says Leslie. “Now everyone can apply.” other outings like viewing the tulip change. This is accomplished, in SHAG—Sustainable Housing for fields, visiting the Museum of Glass, or part, through SHAG’s Community Ageless Generations—says, “Live life any number of popular destinations. Life Foundation—created to meet your way, in a community of friends, The new buildings themselves are
with the freedom to enjoy pursuits that make you happy.” With 18 communities and growing, SHAG might offer just the home you are looking for. Current locations range from West Seattle to Bellevue, from Mountlake Terrace to Tacoma— with more in the pipeline. For more information, call 833-887-7424 or visit www.Housing4Seniors.com. ❖
MORE INFORMATION While market rate apartment rentals are now available to all without income limitations, SHAG continues to offer below market rent to incomequalified seniors through the Tax Credit program. Income limits for Tax Credit properties are calculated annually by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The income limit for an affordable housing program is the maximum amount of income a household can earn to qualify to receive assistance. The specific figure is based on the city or county's Area Median Income (AMI), and is adjusted depending on how many persons live in the household. King County's 2021 Median Income Limits 50% 60% 1 person $41,800 $50,160 2 person $47,800 $57,360
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Best Places to Retire in Washington This special edition of Northwest Prime Time features our 20th Annual Best Places to Retire issue. Read about the places in Washington State that have achieved national acclaim this past year as great places to live and to retire. Can you guess the Northwest towns and cities that made this year’s list of best places to retire?
NW Best Places to Retire Annual ‘Round-Up’ The pandemic has upended most things, including considerations for moving in retirement. On the other hand, the red-hot real estate market had some retirees selling their long-time homes sooner than Sunny Wenatchee Valley is a paradise for lovers of the anticipated. outdoors. Forbes says Wenatchee is one of the nation’s top places to retire, calling it a scenic, sunny small city with good But where to doctors, a low crime rate, low cost of living, performing arts move? centers and wineries, plus a revitalized downtown. In years past, towns and cities in 1. Camas the Great Northwest often ranked 2. Anacortes high on the national “Best Places to 3. Washougal Retire” lists. Sometimes two, three or 4. Kenmore more Northwest places made the top 5. Bainbridge Island ten. But in recent years, high cost of 6. Spokane living and other factors have knocked 7. Des Moines Washington State locations out of 8. Lynden the running with the major ranking 9. Vancouver organizations—with a notable 10. Longview exception. SmartAsset.com studied One Washington city made Forbes’ top 25: Wenatchee. At the tax-friendly cities for retirees, factoring in property, income, confluence of the Wenatchee and fuel, sales and Social Security Columbia Rivers, Forbes describes tax data. Without factoring in Wenatchee—the Apple Capital services and amenities that are of the World—as having sports important to seniors, their Top 10 and recreational activies for any in Washington are: season. Relatively low real estate 1. Birch Bay prices (compared to West of the 2. Wollocet Cascades), high quality medical 3. Lake Stickney care, low crime rates and abundant 4. Barberton sunshine make Wenatchee, 5. East Port Orchard according to Forbes, one of the best 6. Maplewood cities in the country for successful 7. Brier aging. 8. Union-Hill/Novelty Hill Ritual.com ranked cities across 9. Sudden Valley the country for healthy aging and 10. Sedro-Wooley longevity, but not cost of living. AARP offers a resource: “Great “For those who prioritize a healthy Neighborhoods for All Ages,” lifestyle, some cities offer better which scores communities across opportunities than others,” says the country for the services and Ritual. They looked at broad categories of data around healthcare amenities that impact older adults’ lives the most: livabilityindex.aarp. and health outcomes, community and general livability. Not including org. Check out your community to cost of living, they ranked Seattle as see where it lands. Take a comprehensive look the 13th best city for healthy aging at what makes your life enjoyable and longevity. San Jose, CA topped and satisfying, advises AARP— their list. factors that rankings can’t quantify. HomeSnacks.net “combines data from dozens of sources into ‘bite- Despite all the raves and reviews of sized’ articles to help you understand far-flung places, being near family what it’s like to live in different places and friends always ranks as the very best retirement destination for most across America.” They look at the retirees. latest FBI and census data, then Wherever your retirement add safety, affordability, rent and proximity to an international airport. takes you, Northwest Prime Time wishes you a happy and healthy Here is their 2021 Top 10 Places to adventure. ❖ Retire in Washington.
Choosing a Retirement Destination Most organizations that rank Best Places to Live, like Kiplinger, Forbes and US News, advise keeping certain factors in mind when contemplating a move in retirement. To attain their lists, organizations analyze the amenities seniors want vs. cost of living. Over the past year, access to quality healthcare may have jumped to the top of that list. Also consider living and housing costs, how tax structures impact retirees, agreeable climate, low crime rates, scenic beauty and outdoor recreation such as walking and biking trails, a strong local economy and infrastructure that support services for seniors such as public transportation, easy access to a pharmacy, senior center, library and others. Educational, volunteer and employment opportunities are meaningful to many. Being near a college or university can boost a place’s ranking. Having a dynamic downtown with an array of dining, shopping and cultural experiences are often considered. Is the area prone to natural disasters? Does it have clean air and a safe water supply? One pundit says not to choose a retirement spot based mainly on weather. “My little town, once a bastion of the sweetest springs and autumns, is now the newest version of Hurricane Alley in the fall and historically unheard-of cold in the winter. Another point, endless sunshine can be too much of a good thing.” And climate change might mean that waterfront living will have that same water lapping on your doorstop in a few short years.
Retirement Community Lifestyles Perhaps your next “Best Place to Retire” will be a retirement or planned community. Retirement communities offer a wide range of costs and lifestyle choices, from basic apartments to luxury accommodations with all the bells and whistles. Retirement community lifestyles appeal to many of today’s retirees and the not-quite retired. As some have said, “Living in a place like this allows me to get on with my life,” whether that life includes working, volunteering, traveling, education – or just plain relaxation and enjoyment. Below see a list of Northwest Prime Time’s current retirement community advertisers: Boulevard Park Place 2805 S 125th Street Burien, WA 98168 206-243-0300 www.boulevardparkplace.com Cogir of Mill Creek Senior Living 14905 Bothell- Everett Highway Mill Creek, WA 98012 425-338-1580 www.cogirseniorliving.com Cogir of Northgate Senior Living 11501 15th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125 206-362-7250 www.cogirseniorliving.com Cogir of Queen Anne Senior Living 805 4th Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 206-284-0055 www.cogirseniorliving.com Emerald City Senior Living 9001 Lake City Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 206-729-1200 www.emeraldcityseniorliving.com
Foundation House at Northgate 11301 3rd Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125 206-361-2758 www.FoundationHouseNG.com Harbor Place at Cottesmore 1016 29th St NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 253-853-3354 www.HarborPlaceRetirement.com Northaven Retirement and Northaven Assisted Living 11045 8th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125 206-365-3020 www.northavenseniorliving.org Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle 4515 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 206-457-2116 www.qpmcwestseattle.com SHAG 833-887-7424 www.housing4seniors.com Community locations include Bellevue, Bothell, Federal Way, Kent, Lake City, Mountlake Terrace, North Seattle, Puyallup, Renton, Tacoma, Tukwila, West Seattle.
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orthwest Prime Time readers may recall our last cover article, “Tugboat Annie & Seattle’s Silver Screen.” The 1933 smash hit, Tugboat Annie, was the first Hollywood movie ever shot in Seattle. Since then, innumerable locations in Seattle and other Washington State places have been featured on screens large and small, from the iconic Space Needle to mysterious backdrops in little known corners of the state. The theme for our annual “Road Trip” edition spotlights easily found movie and television scenes shot in the Evergreen State. Plug in your DVD or stream these Hollywood creations, then head out to see the locations in person. Even without scouting for specific film settings, the destinations themselves are so appealing they just might have you dusting off your sightseeing shoes. • The Space Needle & Seattle Center ★ The Space Needle has been seen on film too many times to list, but Hollywood first captured it in Elvis Presley’s 1963 hit, It Happened at the World’s Fair. Some rated the film with only 1 out of 5 stars, but it should be a fun watch for Elvis fans and, if for no other reason, to see what the fairgrounds looked like back then. Much has changed, but visitors can still hunt down locations from the movie. Elvis was mobbed by fans during filming and some Prime Timers may have actually spotted him in person when he was in town. To read a blow-by-blow account of Elvis’ 10 days here— including interactions with fans— check out an article by Peter Blecha at historylink.org/File/9363. ★ Another notable Space Needle appearance took place in the highly rated 1974 political thriller, The Parallax View starring Warren Beatty. The film opens at the Space Needle, which soon becomes a menacing set piece. Speaking of menacing, the Space Needle played home to Austin Powers’ arch enemy, Dr. Evil, and served as the destination for Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce as the brothers Crane in the 100th episode of television’s Frasier. ★ Consider taking the monorail on your next visit to the Seattle Center.
The nation’s first commercial monorail played a part in the Elvis pic, it served as an escape pad when Sylvester Stallone leapt from the train in Assassins, and was featured in the Frasier episode that had Frasier and Niles galloping through landmark Seattle settings on one misadventure after another. Like other series, including Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19, Frasier was set in Seattle but filmed in L.A. – except for this onetime 1997 Seattle shoot. ★ While at the Seattle Center, don’t forget to take in the eyepopping Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, which made its first cameo in Laggies, a film by the late, great Seattle-based director Lynn Shelton who filmed most of her movies in Washington. • Pike Place Market ★ After Seattle Center, swing by another favorite destination for locals and tourists alike—the Pike Place Market. Frasier’s Crane brothers are first seen at the Market when Niles gets hit by a flying fish at the famous Pike Place Fish Market, then the pair are at 1st & Pine and its view toward the “Public Market” sign. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) had a scene at the same Market sign location with Puget Sound and Bainbridge Island beckoning in the background. The characters, played by Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner,
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A Tourist’s Gu walk down Pine deliberating on Tom’s venture into dating again and whether he has a “cute butt” or not. They end up at the nearby Athenian Inn, where an enigmatic discussion on tiramisu takes place. The Market also set the scene for Jeff Bridges as he walked through it on his way to Ivar’s Acres of Clams in 1989’s The Fabulous Baker Boys, costarring Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeff’s brother Beau. • Other Seattle Movie Locations ★ Another notable location from Sleepless in Seattle is West Seattle’s beautiful Alki Beach—always worth a visit to soak in the views, roam the beach and miles of walkways, have a bite to eat or simply enjoy people-watching. Remarkably for Seattleites who know better, the movie has Tom Hanks quickly traveling from Lake Union to Alki—in his little boat, nonetheless. Gas Works Park is seen in the distance, and Meg Ryan’s character drives over the Fremont Bridge trying to chase down that little boat. Any visit to the Fremont Bridge or Gas Works Park (seen in other films, including Cameron Crowe’s Singles, the teen flick 10 Things I Hate About You, and Martin Short’s Three Fugitives), should take in the nearby Fremont neighborhood. Fremont is known for quirky statues, delicious food, interesting shops and the annual solstice fair with its music, crafts and wild parade. Fremont also offered a backdrop for scenes in John Wayne’s crime drama McQ, Cameron Crowe’s teen romance Say Anything, and the thriller, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. ★ The most popular sightseeing destination from Sleepless in Seattle is the most difficult to see: the houseboat where Tom Hanks’ character lived with his son. It is still at the same Lake Union location off Westlake Avenue North but best seen by taking one of the fun boat tours offered in the area. If you haven’t been to South Lake Union lately, set aside some time to visit the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). ★ Disclosure (1994), starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore,
took advantage of many downtown Seattle locations including the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. This elegant historic landmark is well worth a visit, and offers a revamped lobby including the new Olympic Bar—a place to linger over a bite to eat and cocktails while drinking in the hotel’s ambiance. The Olympic also appears in The Fabulous Baker Boys, Black Widow starring Theresa Russell and House of Games, a moody movie by David Mamet. Mamet’s film shows a 1987 Seattle where little except the hotel still exists. Another long-gone Seattle can be seen in 1973’s Cinderella Liberty, starring James Caan and Marsha Mason (sidenote: Oscar-nominated Marsha Mason portrayed Martin Crane’s girlfriend in Frasier). ★ The Paper Tigers (2020). The pandemic caused a major disruption in movie making, but this Seattle-based action comedy finally managed to open in May after premiering locally last summer. The film (called fun and goofy) is about three friends approaching middle-age who studied martial arts in their youth. Now older and out of shape, they band together to avenge the mysterious death of their kung fu master. The film opens with one of the well-known dragons that festoon parts of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. The movie was largely filmed in that historic district, which is filled with restaurants, markets, interesting architecture and includes Uwajimaya, the Wing Luke Museum and other popular attractions. • Bainbridge Island ★ Ferry Rides. If you take the ferry to Bainbridge Island, you will be eyeballing the same views that Michael Douglas did in Disclosure. The ferry ride alone is worth the trip, but while on Bainbridge, enjoy downtown Winslow’s Waterfront Park and Trail, along with the town’s lovely shops, restaurants and arts center. Pleasant Beach Village, on the other side of the island, has more dining options. Plan a visit to the tranquil beauty of Bloedel Reserve’s 150-acres of extensive gardens, woodland paths and the Bloedel family’s
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uide to Hollywood in Washington French inspired mansion, which was transformed into a museum. (NOTE – Bloedel requires advance reservations.) Bainbridge also offers parks aplenty, along with breweries, distilleries and a winery complete with a vineyard. Snow Falling on Cedars, the 1999 drama based on David Guterson’s critically acclaimed book, is beautiful to look at though critics dubbed the movie so-so. The book and film’s fictional island of San Piedro was inspired by Bainbridge Island, the author’s hometown. This legal drama explored the impact of Japanese American internment during WWII. For those looking to learn more about the local impact of internment, visit Bainbridge Island’s outdoor exhibit, the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. When President Roosevelt signed executive order 9066 creating zones of “exclusion” for Japanese Americans, Bainbridge Island became the nation’s first exclusion area. Today, visitors to the memorial can walk the path that 276 Japanese Americans took to board a boat on their way to an internment camp. • Whidbey Island Whidbey Island, with its charming villages, rural ambience and windswept vistas toward mountains, islands and the Salish Sea, has provided the picturesque backdrop to many films. The island’s Victorian-era seaport of Coupeville served as the hometown of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic, which showcased the town’s storefronts and farmer’s market. Don’t bother looking for the movie’s fantastical house—it no longer exists because it was only a temporary shell built on San Juan Island and removed after filming wrapped. Coupeville took another starring role when it stood in for a New England village in War of the Roses starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. ★ Snow Falling on Cedars was largely shot in Canada but utilized Coupeville plus nearby Fort Ebey State Park for the beach scenes, along with several other Washington State locations. Visitors to Whidbey should take in the artsy town of Langley and the unforgettable beauty of Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve. Walk the winding bluff trail for neverending views. If you have time, dog-friendly Double Bluff Beach south of Freeland offers a pleasant interlude. The island has two
sculpture gardens set in wooded landscapes: the Buddhistinspired Earth Sanctuary near Langley and the Sculpture Forest near Coupeville. ★ The sweeping splendor of Ebey’s Landing, Camp Casey, Fort Casey State Park, the historic Ferry House and photogenic Admiralty Head Lighthouse are captured in the short film, The Hour After Westerly. Fort Casey State Park and environs entice visitors with wide vistas, beach walks, kite flying, a lighthouse and the opportunity to explore massive gun batteries and the twisting passages beneath. The Keystone Ferry to Port Townsend is right next door. ★ Nearby Deception Pass Bridge (State Route 20) spans Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. The bridge can be seen, along with many other Northwest locations, in the horror flick The Ring (not for the faint of heart), starring Naomi Watts. Everyone seems to relish their time exploring Washington’s most visited state park, the stunning and expansive Deception Pass State Park, located near the bridge. The nearly 4,000-acre park spans two islands and has almost 15 miles of coastal shoreline. It offers picnicking, camping, hiking, saltwater beaches, freshwater lakes, cliffs, sand dunes and more. • Port Townsend ★ An Officer and a Gentleman: Much of this movie, starring Richard Gere, Debra Winger and Louis Gossett Jr., was filmed at the stunning Fort Warden State Park in Port Townsend. Both the park and the town beckon travelers from far and wide. Port Townsend is a picture-perfect seaport with extensive Victorian architecture, great shops, restaurants, galleries and the Maritime Center. The love scenes from the movie were filmed at an old-fashioned
waterfront motel, the Tides Inn, still in operation at the edge of town. Fort Warden appears much the same as it did in the movie, including the preserved military buildings along the old fort’s parade grounds. Fort Warden offers miles of trails and beaches, historic gun batteries and views, views, views. Fort Warden is also home to Centrum, which presents music festivals throughout the year. • Olympic Loop ★ Tiny Forks—the rainiest town in the contiguous United States—became an unlikely tourist hotspot when the Twilight books and movie series hit blockbuster status in 2008. Teenagers were its core audience, but the “Prime Time” crowd would enjoy a scenic driving tour of the Olympic Peninsula loop drive, 300 miles that encompass deep forest, wide-open lavender fields, remote lakes, hot springs and untamed ocean beaches. Hurricane Ridge, the Hoh Rain Forest, historic lodges and other destinations within Olympic National Park draw tourists from around the world. Small towns and accommodations can be found along the way. The movie also took advantage of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge and other Washington locations. • A few notable TV shows ★ Twin Peaks was filmed in and near North Bend and soon had a worldwide cult following. The original show ran only two seasons starting in 1990, then was revived as a limited run series in 2017. North Bend still draws thousands of tourists each year to seek out
filming locations, including Twede’s Café, Mount Si (a scenic backdrop and popular hiking trail), spectacular Snoqualmie Falls, the Salish Lodge & Spa (known as the Great Northern Hotel in the show) among several other local spots. The North Bend area also draws visitors for its great hiking, biking, river sports and other outdoor activities, as well as museums and an old-fashioned downtown core. The resident elk herd numbering in the hundreds can be seen roaming fields near town. ★ Northern Exposure. Roslyn, a historic mining town near Cle Elum, became a popular tourist attraction when the TV show began filming there in 1990. Roslyn’s main street has been preserved as a National Historic District, and visitors see familiar scenes from the show by walking the small downtown. The Brick Saloon is the oldest operating tavern in the state. The Roslyn Café will be familiar to the show’s viewers—Northern Exposure opened with a moose walking past the painted sign on the café’s exterior brick wall. True fans might want to visit the Roslyn Museum to see memorabilia from the show and a map detailing filming locations around town. The Dick Van Dyke movie, the tragic The Runner Stumbles, was filmed in Roslyn too. Nearby Suncadia Resort offers luxury accommodations with hiking, biking, golf, fine dining and a spa. Roslyn bills itself as the gateway to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, a highly popular backpacking destination. ★ Cedar Cove –New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber based her Cedar Cove continued on page 17
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The Great Outdoors
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Visiting Graveyards in Milo ...by Jaris English
...by Roger Urbaniak
Longtime outdoor writer Roger Urbaniak launched a website with articles, eBooks and videos to share his decades of experiences in the outdoors. The site also includes a section for outdoor storytelling in the tradition of campfire stories
I suspect that I’m not the only one tired of being locked up inside my home this past year. Warm weather promises the chance to be outdoors again, breath fresh air and simply enjoy being free to roam the world around us. The pandemic has taken away our customary routines of staying physically fit and healthy, and I can’t wait to convert a few extra pounds to better muscle tone by being active outdoors. With so many things available, what should be tried first? Fortunately, I spent time during our quarantine planning my outside escape. I even created my own web page, including a YouTube link. I wanted to share my years of outdoor experience and to encourage others to try new activities. My website, www.RogersOutdoorChannel.com, was designed to provide the basic information that someone would need to venture out their front door to have fun, try new activities and begin learning hobbies to enjoy for a lifetime. This site formally started March 8, 2021 and featured four activities. Initial video topics included Freshwater Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Making Up Your Own Outdoor Calendar, and Outdoor Safety. Our intent is to offer at least one new activity each week for the next six months or more. A free weekly calendar, identifying the dates a specific new activity will be offered, is included on our website menu. Each new weekly activity will provide a video and written companion information with basic information such as equipment needed, detailed information on regulations and licenses required (if any), and when/where to enjoy the activities. Plus, tips developed from my own years of experience. Subscribers will be notified of new activities when they are added to the site.
We also included a bookstore on our website that features 10 eBooks of articles that I have written over many years of enjoying the outdoors. Many of the articles were published in Northwest Prime Time, but two highlight articles that have not been previously published, including personal fishing and hunting pieces. To me, one of the exciting features of RogersOutdoorChannel. com is a section set aside for outdoor storytelling. You can find short videos that recall a variety of personal outdoor adventures I’ve enjoyed over the years. My storytelling videos are intended to follow the tradition of campfire stories and include outdoor events both real and imagined. Storyteller videos are offered free to people who subscribe to RogersOutdoorChannel.com on YouTube. Subscribers also have the opportunity to submit their own outdoor stories. If your story is accepted and published, $50 will be paid for the story (with appropriate acknowledgement given). One storyteller video is tentatively scheduled to be released once a week for several months. Details of how to submit your story are included on our website. It is a fun web page and I hope that you give it a try. I keep my own outdoor calendar to remind me of what activities are available at various times of the year. Spring is my favorite time to venture out and watch the outdoors being reborn after its winter hibernation. Summer brings so many fun outdoor things to see and do, I can hardly wait. If I can convince you to get started on a few new outdoor activities and you happen to see me wandering out there smiling and having fun, don’t forget to wave. ❖
In 1989, my husband and I flew to his birthplace in Endicott, New York for his high school reunion. With his mother and two aunts, we visited the cemetery where his father and many relatives from times past were buried. A few days later, we were on our way to visit some of my relatives in my birthplace—Indianola, Iowa. We flew to Omaha and rented a car, driving through southwestern Iowa to the area near where Bridges of Madison County was filmed. We stayed with my Aunt Lavaughn near The author recalls the time she visited her birthplace and the Indianola in Corning, cemetery where many of her relatives are buried where Johnny Carson roads separating each small town— was born. I do not think the oneso unlike the suburban sprawl of street town had changed much in Santa Clara Valley. eighty years. My aunt lived above Just as we had done in Endicott the hardware store and welcomed for my husband, it was time to visit us with motherly hugs and a table the cemeteries where my deceased piled with good old high-fat Iowa relatives were buried. I saw the plot food – enough for twenty farmers that Aunt Dorothy told us she had after a day in the field. My aunt purchased for herself (disturbing then brought out a large box of old photographs and gave me several to to me, since she had recently suffered two heart attacks). I saw take home. my mother’s heart-shaped head The next day, Aunt Lavaughn stone for the first time. She had went with us to pick up my Aunt died of breast cancer on her sixtyDorothy, another of my mother’s third birthday. I was amazed to see sisters, the one who used to bring my great, great grandfather’s burial me presents when I was sick with plot with a carved metal civil war tonsillitis. We had a full day of memorial. going to places I remembered It was a hot mid-western from my childhood and visiting summer day. I remembered how the cemeteries. I first moved to California when farmers used to stand on the corner in town, sharing stories about their I was six years old because my dad crops, and someone would always was a carpenter and there was say, “It t’aint the heat, it’s the plenty of construction going on in humidity.” But on this humid day, the Santa Clara Valley. After a few times moving back and forth, when the cemetery seemed somewhat cool, bordered with old oak trees I entered the seventh grade, we and with a slight breeze that finally stayed in California. brushed the leaves. There was a real Driving around with my aunts, sense of quiet and peace. I had only fleeting memories of the I was telling my Aunt Dorothy area but they were able to fill in a about our recent time in Endicott, lot of gaps. We drove down streets New York, and how Dick’s aunts where my older sister and brother were born. We went to Milo, where were second-generation Italians, still with mannerisms from their my mother lived until she married far-away roots. Here in Iowa, we my father when she was sixteen. It seldom saw anyone who was not was during the depression, and she generations away from immigration. had told me that she had a bag of I asked my aunt, “Where did our potatoes and a paring knife with her ancestors come from?” Expecting as they started their new life. to hear something about Germany An old water pump still stood or England or Ireland, and some in the front yard. Here was solid interesting immigration stories, I evidence for me that my mother waited. had really once been a child, and Finally, she answered, “I think her past seemed more recent than I they came from Indiana.” imagined. We saw the place where “Wow,” I mused, “that far I was born, but now a steak house away?” ❖ sat on the lot. Cornfields lined the
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Scams …by Sy Rosen Sy Rosen is taking time off to deal with family matters. Please enjoy this vintage Sy column.
Okay, scams against seniors are growing in epidemic proportions. There’s been a lot of advice on how to protect ourselves from Sy Rosen these evil, amoral con men. For me, there’s one sure solution: Sic my family of them. You see, my family has a special talent for driving anybody crazy. One common scam is for the con man to call, pretend he’s your grandchild, and ask you to wire him money through Western Union. For this I would bring in my Aunt Rose “the guilt tripper” Sidowski. I can just imagine the conversation: Con Man: Hi Grandma, it’s me. Rose: Why haven’t you called? I’m very, very lonely. Con Man: I’m sorry Grandma, but I have to talk to you about money. Rose: You never thanked me for the five dollars I gave you. Con Man: Thank you. Anyway, I need you to send me-Rose: Speaking of sending, did you get the birthday card I sent you? Con Man: Uh, yeah. Rose: I wasn’t sure because you didn’t thank me. Con Man (giving up): Goodbye Grandma. Rose: So soon? You don’t love me. Another common scam is when a con man comes to your door dressed as a policeman and asks for a charitable donation. Of course the crook expects money but he’s never met my Uncle Edgar “the collector” Shlumacker. Edgar has never thrown anything out in his life (he still has an empty pack of Chiclets from 1978). Nobody knows why he keeps everything. Maybe it increases his sense of self worth or maybe he’s just nuts (I’m going with nuts). Edgar thinks everything he has is valuable so he’ll actually think he’s being very
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charitable when he gives the con man The ongoing life-affirming adventures of Rose and Dawn two broken plates and six used Brillo pads. Selling bogus youth pills and creams is another common scam. To prevent this crime I would use my …by Diana Couture the aisle in a row close to the back eighty-year old Aunt Gussie “I’m a of the room. Just as Rose had advised, beauty” Guttleib. When asked if she they could see all the new arrivals. wants youth pills Gussie’s response will Rose stared at her reflection in the “Now, look over here, Dawn. be: “Why do I need that? People think bathroom mirror. Hair—a little too thin I’m thirty-five. I have a fifty-year old but combed. Face—a little too saggy but There’s the bickering Kelly sisters from next door. Remember them? They used gentleman friend. Maybe you can sell clean and moisturized. She was getting to be quite noisy and cause disturbances, him some pills. He needs them to keep ready for the yearly meeting of the but since they took up Yoga and got up with me.” condominium association. properly working hearing aids, they’ve Sometimes a con man will call and There would be dozens of her been model neighbors. Oh, Hi Colleen pretend you won a sweepstake’s prize. neighbors there and she wanted to and Debra,” Rose waved and threw an They then try to get you to send them look her best. She had invited her best air kiss. money for supposed delivery charges friend Dawn for the meeting and the Dawn stiffly smiled in their direction and taxes. My cousin Richard “dark cocktails and ‘heavy tapas’ afterwards, remembering the chaos they caused. cloud” Racklin is the perfect person to whatever those were. Dawn was on her thwart this crime. When informed that way over right now. When she got there, Just then Rose nudged Dawn to notice two attractive older gents. “Now those he won the sweepstakes Richard will go the girls would head to the Ball Room. two just moved in. I’ve heard they’re on and on about how he’s never won Hmmmm, thought Rose. “I wonder if retired bankers and really good dancers.” anything in his life. He’ll talk for two they ever hold Balls in the Ball Room. Rose waved and smiled. “We need to straight hours about how unlucky he is, What an antiquated term.” introduce ourselves and invite them not letting the con man say anything. As Rose was cogitating over the to the senior center for the Friday The frustrated scam artist will finally whole Ball Room thing, the doorbell afternoon dances.” hang up on him, proving once again to rang. Immediately the door opened to Mr. and Mrs. Jared walked in next. Richard that he’s never won anything. show Dawn’s beautiful, smiling face. Mr. Jared occasionally helped with the One of the most common scams “You don’t have to knock or ring, rose gardens that Rose tended. The is when a con man pretends he’s Dawnie. You know that.” from the gas company, gets into Dawn agreed she knew that, but her two of them came over to offer hellos to Dawn and Rose. Small talk about your house and robs you blind. For traditional manners told her otherwise. roses and weather ensued until the this scam to work the con man has She thought the ring and immediate Jareds went to claim seats next to their to have privacy once he’s in the opening of the door was a good neighbors, the Kindalls. house. The perfect person to foil compromise. Both ladies smiled. “I don’t like to gossip,” Rose began. this crook is my cousin Muriel “the “Well, let’s get going, Rose. We “Then don’t,” snapped Dawn. “I know. matchmaker” Fingerhuter. Muriel want to get a good seat towards the I know,” replied Rose. “But it’s hard will never leave the con man’s front so we can see the slide show, if not to when they’re just dripping with side, constantly trying to fix him there is one,” Dawn urged. “Oh, to the up. She may actually invite over contrary, Dawn. We want to sit close to sweetness toward each other after Mrs. Jared yelled like a fishwife at Mrs. a few nieces to meet him. She’ll the back so we can see all the arrivals, Kindall just the other day about leaving also ask this bogus gas man if he’s what they’re wearing and who they’re a garbage bag outside their door. I’m just gay because she has a wonderful sitting with. It’s people watching at its grandson who seems to be just best. That’s the only reason I go to these saying…” Gossiping had to take a back seat to his type. Frustrated, the thief will things.” the entrance of the condo association leave Muriel’s home empty handed “Really?” Dawn was surprised at managing committee. So many serious (except maybe for her grandson’s this announcement. “But there’s lots of phone number). financial information presented and any faces, thought Dawn. She leaned over and whispered to Rose that it looked I know I shouldn’t make light of changes coming to the condominium like they were walking to their death by a very serious complex. Aren’t firing squad. “Maybe they are, Dawn. I problem you interested in know some of the people in this room that’s facing that?” “Of course, are out for some of them because of strict us seniors. I am. But I like to enforcement of the rules. This could be But maybe see the fashions we can learn and the developing a very interesting meeting. Especially if blood is spilled.” something from relationships, too. “I swear Rose, if I didn’t already my family. In You’ll see. I’ll be know you, I’d ask who you are. When this somewhat your guide to the did you become a blood thirsty gossiper?” dangerous entertainment.” “Sorry, Dawnie. The very nature of the world it’s good The girls “OH MARJORIE, HE LOOKS SO association and the members facing off to protect walked to the PEACEFUL...WELL, IT’S ALMOST in a yearly meeting brings out the worst ourselves by main building and AS IF HE’S JUST SLEEPING” in me. I can’t wait to see who’s going to being cautious, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR cartoons is currently checked in at the attack first!” careful, front table. Name donating 100% of book sale proceeds to Feeding America, our nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief tags were provided. Dawn frowned... ❖ and very organization. Visit: animalbehaviorcartoons.com. To be Continued annoying. ❖ They took seats on
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Nautical Names ...by Len Elliott
Across 1. ____ one’s time (wait) 5. Fibbed 9. Door frame part 13. Part of USA: abbr. 14. ____ the above (you choose): 2 wds. 16. “If ____ I would leave you...” 17. Singer in classic musicals who was the backbone of many productions (HK) 19. Greek cheese 20. It’s above everyone 21. Caesar’s bad date 22. Film director Hitchcock 24. DEA action 25. Barry of the Bee Gees 26. Coax 29. Centennial State 33. Yemenis, most likely 34. Like a streaker 35. Main mosque man 36. 1948 film by 22-Across 37. Gave up, in a way 38. “Thin” coin 39. Ivan the Terrible, e.g. 40. Propellers for a lifeboat 41. Urge enthusiastically: 2wds. 42. This clue is one. 44. Songs of praise 45. Actor MacFarlane 46. Restrooms, slangily 47. Meditative sound
50. “You are ____” (mall map notation) 51. Chinese chairman 54. Inter ____ (among others) 55. Virtuoso who liked to fiddle on the fantail (IS) 58. College marchers: abbr. 59. Like Odin and Loki 60. Travel in a trimaran 61. Emblem of Wales 62. Pare 63. Broadway offering Down 1. Scroogean outbursts 2. Words from an uninjured one: 2 wds. 3. Like a meadow in the morning 4. The Clinton ____ 5. Scottish youth 6. Signed, slangily 7. Sight organs 8. Stag mate 9. Actor who likes to be in control of naval vessels (JB) 10. Positively declare 11. Dole (out) 12. Actor Pitt 15. Thrashed about 18. Iran’s currency 23. Corporate takeover type: abbr. 24. Actor who was obsessed with ship exhaust systems (RS) 25. Al and “Tipper” 26. Grocery vehicles 27. Came up
28. Honshu home 29. Military core group 30. Latina friend 31. Pythias’ pal 32. Portentous signs 34. Sandy site 37. Keep in check, as a wildfire 41. Downspout feeders 43. Always, to a poet 44. Something to post 46. Tenant’s paperwork
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47. Soft, crumbly soil 48. Soothing substance 49. Evening, in ads 50. Rabbit relative 51. Lunch, e.g. 52. Beverly Sills’ specialty 53. “____ the Lonely” (Roy Orbison hit) 56. ____ up (take care of a spill) 57. Recipe measure: 2 wds.
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...by Len Elliott
The answer to each clue is a four-letter word of which three letters are the same. For example, brief pause in activity: lull.
1. Kind of lettuce. 2. USSR, to the Soviets. 3. Blunt dueling sword. 4. Impudence. 5. 35, to Cicero. 6. Herman Melville novel after “Typee.” 7. Former Connecticut senator Chris or legendary Georgia Tech football coach Bobby.
There’s a perk of old age that will make it alright: Since tomorrow’s uncluttered, I’ll fill in the gap And engage in a lovely afternoon nap.
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Writing Corner
The Paper Boy
Finding Words
...by Suzanne G. Beyer
…by Ariele M. Huff
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Two weeks ago, I was struggling to “I delivered it), with a stone wall tell my husband newspapers to that surrounding it. the name of the house,” I screeched in They gave a bigger actor who had the quiet theater while tip, sometimes $1. been in Heaven watching the movie I delivered the papers Can Wait more The Godfather. like a young lady recently than the Ariele M. Huff In 1971, the big would. I parked my version we were house on Longfellow bike and walked up to watching. Avenue, Staten the front door, placing I started by snapping my fingers Island, became the newspaper neatly with delight and saying, “Oh, I famous. The movie on the welcome mat. know…that guy who played a kind production company If it rained, I tucked of a criminal in a movie.” built a high wall the paper under Then, I realized the movie’s title around the home, the mat with a bit had slipped my mind. “You know, transforming it into sticking out so the that movie, one that what’s his the residence of The homeowner would name was in. I don’t care so much Godfather, Don Vito know his paper had for it, but I liked him in Heaven Corleon, played by arrived. Once in a Can Wait.” Suzanne in the front yard of her childhood home on Staten Island Marlon Brando. I while, I got brave and “No. This guy is the star—Don couldn’t help reflect tried to hurl one from Ameche.” on the day in 1954 that I took over part my bike to see how close I could come “Later on, the movie was reof my brother’s paper route. to the front door. If the paper landed made and the guy who comes back “Pleeze can I deliver some papers?” I in the bushes, I retrieved it and placed to life was the one who starred in pleaded. it carefully on the mat. If the paper hit that other movie. We saw it.” My older brother, Rob, had a large the front door, I quickly peddled away “What movie?” my husband paper route and I was dying to take for fear the “thud” would disturb the asked—a reasonable question. some of his newspapers and deliver homeowner. Sometimes, I hadn’t folded “The one with…that guy. I them myself. Rob caved in and gave me it correctly and the paper flew apart can’t remember his name, but he a “street” where I could deliver papers. midair with sections fluttering down in was a kind of likable criminal in it.” Tips would be all mine. I was 10 at the different places. I immediately hustled to “Hmmm…nope.” time. put the paper together and make it look “You know, he’s the brother Longfellow Avenue was the next like it was never opened. of that star…everyone says I look street over from our house. We could cut As I became more accomplished, like her—red hair. She was in that through a neighbor’s yard quickly, trying the fun game was to see how close I movie where the daughter is dying.” not to get caught, or we could ride our could fling the tightly folded paper to its “Oh…oh….” He’d looked bikes down our street, turn right onto intended mark. hopeful. “Nope.” Ocean Terrace, a busy one, then turn Once a month, during money“Shirley. That’s her name. right again to enter Longfellow Avenue. collecting time, I rang the doorbell to a Shirley…and she was that guy’s Two of my friends lived on this street, surprised greeting, “It’s a girl paper boy.” sister, but they had different last which made the paper delivery more I don’t exactly join the ranks of names.” I was jumping up and down fun. I delivered to twelve houses. other famous paper boys: Walt Disney, in delight. I’d finally remembered Tips varied. I recall usually receiving Bob Hope or Ed Sullivan…but also something. a quarter from each house, except for don’t see many girl paper boys on that list “What was she in?” one big house, Don Vito Corleon’s future who delivered papers to The Godfather’s “We like her. She’s kind of the home, (at the time, the Palmas owned residence. ❖ crazy aunt type…aaaah, MacLaine. Shirley MacLaine.” “Steel Magnolias.” My husband snapped his fingers and picked up his tablet mumbling, “Shirley MacLaine’s brother…Warren Beatty.”
“Yes, Warren Beatty, and he was in a re-make of Heaven Can Wait.” “Yep, I see that.” More tablet typing. “Other movies. Bonnie and Clyde?” “No, it was not so sad as that one.” “Oh,” we both said, “Bugsy.” Whew. Finding words is often a monumental task. A coupla hints: 1. Keep a list of the ones you’ve remembered, especially those you’ve sought multiple times. My current list—on my computer monitor’s base has: Ashram, geodesic domes, filial duties, automat, Playland, and Shirley MacLaine and Warren Beatty. Also, a list of better ways to say “trailing off” as in verbally: diminishing, fading, waning, dwindling, lessening, weakening, petering out, fading away, rambling, muttering, murmuring, murmuration, mussitation, whispering, mumbling, susurration. 2. Ask for help. Two heads are better than one and even more can be helpful. Rather than being shy or ashamed, turn it into a fun game. 3. Practice following up on forgotten words or names. You’ll begin learning how best to navigate Bing, Google, Wikipedia to find your answers. 4. Make a point of using words you’ve temporarily misplaced. That will re-sync them into your brain synapses. I’ve just done it in this column, for example. 5. Slick up your word use by spending time with word lovers. For instance, me. I’m doing a ZOOM writing group on Thursdays 3pm until 4:30 or 5pm throughout the summer. Connect with me first so I can know about you a bit and give you the link. Fiction/ Nonfiction/Poetry are all fine. Connect at ariele@comcast.net. ❖
Poetry Corner THE GOOD BOY
There was a little boy who was very, very good. He never got into mischief in our neighborhood. He was the teacher’s pet and his mother’s joy. Other mothers asked, “Can’t you be more like that boy?” He didn’t ride his bicycle recklessly down the walk, or sass the fussy ladies who lived here on our block. He always ate his turnips and he loved cottage cheese, and if he asked for something, he prefaced it with, “please.” He never teased the girls or dipped their hair in glue. His clothes were always clean and his fingernails too. He was every mother’s dream, of this there is no doubt. He went to Sunday school and church and never did sneak out. He always did his homework, and we never heard him swear, till on a field trip to the zoo, when we fed him to a bear. --Del Gustafson, Duvall Poetry may be excerpted, edited or used in Sharing Stories on Northwest Prime Time’s website. Send to ariele@comcast.net.
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book series on her hometown of Port Orchard. The books were turned into a Hallmark television series and fans flock to Port Orchard to see “Cedar Cove,” although the show was actually filmed in British Columbia. However, many locations from the novels can be easily found in Port Orchard, including the waterfront library, totem pole, the courthouse, the art gallery and Bay Street’s restaurants.
saving, and planning. Granted, tools like these are invaluable for keeping track of personal budget and investments, helping small investors become more financially literate. However, Envestnet also sells its data to third-party brokers who then may provide the data to other financial entities and investors. The apps are “free,” but not without cost: we are paying by sharing our financial data. We’re basically still in the Wild West era as far as protections regarding how the data might be used. Providing tailored ads is the least of our worries. What’s more worrisome is the thought of being turned down for a loan or insurance or a job because of what your data may predict about your profile. If you want to protect your financial data from being shared by your bank, you’ll have to look further than Wells Fargo. Envestnet has also made deals in the last two years with Schwab, Citi, and J.P. Morgan. Investment News warns that “[The] industry needs to determine sooner rather than later the best ways to ensure that sensitive consumer information remains protected and that consumers are aware of how data is being used and sold.” Blackstone’s purchase of Ancestry.com might be even scarier for consumers. Blackstone Group Inc. is arguably the leader in private equity placement. It buys and sells private companies using investor money and debt. “They own health care companies. They own insurance companies. They own retail companies,” explains Michael Roberts, Wharton finance professor. “So they can identify spending behavior, health care expenses, actual health outcomes for individuals.” Blackstone sees big dollar signs in genetic data from Ancestry as it looks to “package and sell data” from the companies it acquires as a fresh revenue stream. A Blackstone spokesperson pledges that Ancestry’s data won’t be accessible to any Blackstone employee, its stakeholders, or other companies owned by them. An email to Neo. Life’s Matthew Ponsford said the company is “deeply committed to ensuring that Ancestry has worldclass consumer privacy.” Blackstone is judicious to try to assure Ancestry customers that their privacy is intact. Customers can pull their data off the site if they don’t feel secure. How customers can verify their data is deleted, I don’t know. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been working to protect our medical privacy since 1996. HIPAA does not apply to Blackstone or Ancestry. Further, Ancestry isn’t the only company finding profit in genetic information. The other big player,
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★ Seattle’s first feature film, Tugboat Annie, was a newspaper serial celebrating a salty, formidable older woman tugboat captain—the stories were so popular they became a movie series and television show. Tugboat Annie’s filming locations included Lake Union and Elliott Bay (and showed a one-year-old Aurora Bridge), but if you want to visit the essence of Tugboat Annie, perhaps a trip to Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway is in order. The waterway is named after the legendary Norwegian immigrant who – starting with a humble rowboat – launched Foss Tugboat Company into the largest tug and barge outfit on the West Coat. Legend has it that Tugboat Annie was modeled after Thea Foss. The waterway began as an industrial center and is now home to parks, walkways, a marina and easy access to Tacoma’s six major museums, including the Foss Waterway Seaport—a century-old restored warehouse that now houses a maritime heritage and educational center. The Museum of Glass is also on the waterway—from there, cross the Chihuly Bridge of Glass to the Washington State History Museum. The Tacoma Art Museum and Children’s Museum are just down the street (with the LeMay Car Museum a bit further afield, near the Tacoma Dome). The area has no shortage of restaurants for your dining pleasure. Believe it or not, this article represents just a drop in the bucket of movies and television shows filmed in scenic Washington. We hope you enjoy your summer in the Evergreen State – home to so many unforgettable moments in movie history. Perhaps you will create your own unforgettable summer this year, whether it is venturing out on a road trip, dining in at your favorite neighborhood restaurant, or simply luxuriating with friends and family in your own backyard. Have fun—you deserve it. ❖
23andMe, negotiated a 4-year deal with GlaxoSmithKline in 2018 to tackle diseases and work on new drugs. After giving customers the opportunity to opt out, 23andMe is sharing de-identified data. An independent review board was hired to review the ethics of the deal. Nevertheless, “DNA data, by its very nature, cannot be anonymized,” according to Pam Dixon, the executive director of the World Privacy Forum. “It is always going to maintain some semblance of identifiability.” You can’t get around “agreeing” to the interminable legal agreements that are standard on every website. Nevertheless, it doesn’t take much extra time to click on the “more info” link and opt out of any sharing choice you have. Importantly, you should check the privacy settings on any site with whom you share information: your bank or brokerage, an ancestry or genetics company, your medical clinic and insurance company. Choose the strictest privacy allowed. For-profit companies are in business for a profit, not to debate the ethics of sharing your genetic and personal data with companies who could use it to your detriment. ❖ Karen Telleen-Lawton helps seniors help themselves by providing bias-free financial advice. You can reach her with your questions or comments at ktl@ DecisivePath.com.
LET’S GO! • Libraries have begun the reopening process. • Museums are welcoming visitors again. • In-person events are starting up this summer. • And virtual events continue everywhere. Want some help on the computer or getting online, or finding affordable options for a computer or internet connection? Call the friendly folks at KCLS for free 30-minute or 60-minute appointments to guide you through your computer dilemmas: 1-800-462-9600. KCLS is offering online summer events including the “Aging Well Learning Community” on July 19 from 10:5012:30pm (the group meets every third Saturday of the month). Other events include multi-generational programs, performances, activities and book recommendations. Visit kcls.org and click on events or call 1-800-462-9600. • Check out Benaroya Research Institute Science Fridays. These are free events to learn about the latest in immune system disease research including presentations and Q&A. July 30 & Oct 15, noon-1pm. Registration is required at these free events, call 206-342-6500 or visit www. benaroyaresearch.org/sciencefriday • Northwest Prime Time is revamping its website over the summer which will allow for a bigger, better, more up to date calendar of events. Stay tuned.
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Second player to win Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year in same season. 10-time All Star, won Golden Glove award every season. Stolen Base Champion 2001, two-time Batting Champion, seven-time MLB hits leader. He played with the Yankees and Marlins before returning to the Mariners prior to retiring. Thought to be a sure bet for the Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible.
Alex Rodriguez –Shortstop. Nickname: A-Rod. #1 pick in 1993 and turned pro at age 18, Years as Mariner: 7. Youngest player to reach 300, 400, 500 and 600 homeruns. Five-time AllStar, four Silver Sluggers in Seattle. He has truly impressive stats but was suspended for a season for steroids use which may impact his consideration for the Hall of Fame. Became the richest player in history when he left the Mariners and signed with the Texas Rangers. Ended his career with the New York Yankees. Felix Hernandez – Pitcher. Nickname: King Felix. Played with Mariners 2005-2019. Pitched perfect game and is the Mariners’ alltime strikeout king. Cy Young Award winner, six-time All-Star. Logged most starts and innings as a pitcher with the Mariners. First spotted by a Mariners’ scout pitching at age 14 in Venezuela and started with the team after finishing high school. Played several years for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
Ken Griffey, Jr.: (Age 51) After spending 22 years in professional baseball, “The Kid” retired to his home in Florida to spend more time with his wife and three children. His kids are now adults and each an athlete (football and basketball rather than baseball). In January this year, he began a new role as senior advisor with Major League Baseball to focus on youth and diversity. He supports many charitable endeavors, including the Boys & Girls Club. He is part-owner of the Seattle Sounders. He’s had cameos in several TV shows and movies. The documentary, Junior, premiered on the MLB Network on Father’s Day last year. Edgar Martinez: (Age 58) He and his wife Holli have three children and live on the eastside. The couple is very involved with the community. They established the Martinez Foundation providing scholarships to increase teacher diversity; they have supported the Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, United Way, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, and the Boys & Girls Club. Starting in 2008, Edgar worked for 10 years as a hitting coach with the Mariners. He recently began a new role as a Vice President of the MLB Players Alumni Association. Randy Johnson: (Age 57) “The Big Unit” retired from baseball in 2009 after 22 years. He lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Having studied photojournalism in college, he now travels the world in his second career as a photographer. Has five kids, four with wife Lisa. Randy has supported many organizations, including the USO, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Red Cross and the “Strikeout Homelessness” program he started with the Mariners. He’s guest starred in The Simpsons, appeared in the movie Little Big League and several commercials. You can view his photography website at rj51photos.com. Ichiro Suzuki (Age 47) Retired from playing in 2019 but then joined the Mariners as a special assistant coach. His wife of 20 years, Yumiko Fukushima, is a former sports reporter in Tokyo. The couple has no children but do have a dog named Ikkyu. They donated generously to help victims of the Japanese tsunami and other causes. Their Seattle-area home has been in Medina. Ichiro received special permission to coach high school players in Japan (normally no one is permitted to coach while still affiliated with a pro team). Well-known for his meticulous preparation, Ichiro had a pitching mound built back home in Japan before flying in to help with the Mariners spring training. Alex Rodriguez (Age 46 in July) A-Rod has two daughters from a previous marriage but became famous all over again when he started dating Jennifer Lopez. The couple was engaged though recently called it quits. Even while still playing ball, A-Rod took courses in the business world. He has taught at Stanford Business School and now runs his own investment firm—A-Rod Corp. In April, it was reported that he is working to become an owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA franchise. He has a long history of supporting the Boys Girls Club, sponsoring scholarships and UNICEF, among other charitable works. Felix Hernandez (Age 35) As of this writing, King Felix is listed as a free agent, although he is battling an elbow injury. Last summer, he put his eastside Clyde Hill neighborhood mansion up for sale but during his time as a Mariner he lived there with his wife, son and daughter. Felix is known as an animal lover and was a spokesman for the Seattle King County Humane Society. “I am a dog person for sure,” he said in an interview. “I have loved animals since I was a kid.”
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meaning there are no pharmacists to chat with about your interactions and side effects. If Amazon becomes the biggest pharmacy retailer in the United States, we can safely assume many retail pharmacists will face layoffs, reduced hours and diminished store sales in the front end of the stores. I’m not assuming that will happen – I’m sure of it. Amazon is very good at scooping up swaths of sales and crushing the little guy. Drug prices may be lower for people who are uninsured, but for those with insurance, it will not matter. Insurance copays and deductibles will remain the same. As for generic
prices, they are very inexpensive to begin with. Prices are comparable across all pharmacies, including Amazon’s. If this topic interests you, sign up for my free newsletter at my website, suzycohen.com. Here are some other reasons why Amazon may not be right for you: 1. Trust. You like your pharmacist and staff because you have cultivated that relationship for years. 2. Security. Private information is required to sign up with Amazon Pharmacy. Many Americans today are nervous about Big Tech, and what they might do with this private data that includes your drug list. 3. Availability. You have an urgent need, for example, you have food poisoning, a poison ivy reaction, a UTI
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I saw my dad before they wheeled him to the OR. He motioned me close. Gripping my hand, he whispered where he’d hidden his money—in the dirt cellar, rolled inside a stack of toilet paper. I promised to take care of it. Fortunately, I didn’t have to remove the money. Dad soon came home to recuperate, sleeping in a bed set up downstairs. After weeks of physical therapy, he graduated from an aluminum walker to a cane. On August 28, his 95th birthday, he walked into the surf surrounded by family, friends, neighbors and his physical therapist. At water’s edge, he handed the cane to his grandson. Then he took a dip. ❖ Sharon Love Cook is the author of the Granite Cove Mysteries: Come for the Chowder, Stay for the Murder. Reach her at sharonlovecook@comcast.net
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Let There Be Light! ...by Wendy Pender
Longer days, brighter spirits, light at the end of the pandemic tunnel— these days are lighter in many ways. Light is a noun, a verb and Wendy Pender an adjective, and can describe atmospheric, spiritual and artistic conditions. In these longer
www.NorthwestPrimeTime.com 19 days, look at some of the following library resources and let your heart get lighter! A new book I’m looking forward to reading is Make Your Own Sunshine: Inspiring Stories of People Who Know How to Find Light in Dark Times by television meteorologist Janice Dean. Her memoir, Mostly Sunny: How I Learned to Keep Smiling through the Rainiest Days, was published a few years ago. You may want to put one or more of these on your reading/ listening list: • The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. A surprising story about a childless couple living in a remote lighthouse who chance across an abandoned baby.
• The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light by Carlos Santana. The autobiography of this eclectic musician has a spiritual aspect, describing how the “universal tone” is the connection between all human beings. • Light as a Feather by Chick Corea. One of the first (and best, one of my colleagues insists) jazz fusion albums by the recently departed music icon. • Come Be My Light: The Private Writings Of The “Saint Of Calcutta” by Mother Teresa. A glimpse into the internal world of this famed saint. Don’t forget you can also stream movies free via your library. Check out Hoopla, Kanopy and
Access Video for selections such as these: Light and Dark: Light is the story of how we use light to reveal the cosmos begins in the third century BC with the Greek mathematician Euclid’s discovery that light travels in straight lines. Or how about this one for your artistic aspirations: Light, Shadow and Reflection: Painting with Light, an hour-long instructional video. Maybe you’ll become the next George Turner! Join in the celebration of our longer days! Need other suggestions? Check kcls.org/catalog. We’re here for you! ❖ Wendy Pender, Older Adults Program Coordinator, King County Library System
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