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ASK THE VET

COVID and separation anxiety

BY MATTHEW KEARNS, DVM

Luckily, with more people getting vaccinated, things are opening up and people are going back to work. This also means many dog owners previously working from home are leaving some distressed (and possibly destructive) doggies. The term separation anxiety refers to the anxiety your pet feels when you leave.

The frustration of behaviors associated with this condition is a common cause of surrendering pets. This two-article series should hopefully give an overview of the disorder and treatment options.

Separation anxiety occurs in dogs of any age, breed (even mixed breeds), and gender. The disorder is seen in a higher percentage of dogs adopted from shelters.

Previously, it was theorized that separation from mom and littermates and changes in environment (surrender to a shelter) may play a major role. More recently, we’ve seen owners that are spending almost all their time sheltering in place with their dogs having the same problems.

When my son turned two I learned very quickly what separation anxiety is in humans and what triggers it. He would scream and cry when his mother left the room. When we spoke to his pediatrician about this behavior the doctor explained that at that age my son was aware enough to understand that his mom was leaving, but still too young to understand when (and if) she was coming back.

Dogs that suffer from separation anxiety are the same way. It may manifest as “spiteful” and this behavior is unacceptable, but these dogs are purposely “spiteful” or “bad dogs.”

They are actually having the equivalent of a nervous breakdown every time you leave.

The most common sign of separation anxiety is destructiveness (scratching, biting, urination, defecation) when you are not home, especially if it is aimed at the door you just exited or windows near the door. One pet owner described their dog as running upstairs every time they left. One time the dog became so agitated it broke through a screen and jumped from an upstairs balcony.

Another common sign is vocalization (barking, howling, whining) after you have left (this will not make you popular with your neighbors). Self-trauma (the pet licking or chewing at itself sometimes until bleeding) is also very common.

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COVER STORY

Artists revisit the past in new exhibit at Mills Pond Gallery

BY HEIDI SUTTON

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t is said that the past is always an important part of the present. It is also said that a picture is worth a thousand words. The Smithtown Township Arts Council's Mills Pond Gallery in St. James has taken those two adages and melded them into an exciting new summer exhibit, Visualizing the Past. The juried show opens Aug. 7 and runs through Sept. 5.

Juror Carol Strickland, who selected 52 works for the exhibit, was intrigued by Emily Dickinson's lines — Memory is a strange bell, both jubilee and knell. She asked artists to respond to that in visual terms—both the celebratory memories and sad ones. The call was very open-ended, leaving a lot of room for varying interpretations.

"Selecting artworks to include in the exhibition was very difficult because we received so many entries that were both technically proficient and evocative. I was especially moved in deciding what to accept by those artists who took risks and showed me new perspectives," said Strickland. "Art conveys what can’t be communicated in words, and my response to so many entries

'The Pier,' New York City 1956; pastel, oil, wax on panel by Georgia Rittenhouse McKenna

was non-verbal, like an inner vibration that brought a shock of recognition."

Allison Cruz, Executive Director of the Mills Pond Gallery, is pleased with the beautiful show which incorporates many types of mediums including acrylic, charcoal, colored pencil, collage, fused glass, ink, mixed media, oil, pastel, watercolor and welding.

"The artists have shared memories or recalled stories and events and assembled them in a variety of media to be seen and experienced by others. Their works offer narratives open to a wide range of interpretation and expression. For me, that is the strength in this exhibit. I hope it encourages the viewers to reflect on their

own memories and hopefully learn that art is a wonderful tool to explore different points of view, gain understanding and experience the world in different ways," she said.

Participating artists include Amal, Tina Anthony, Victoria Beckert, Sheri Berman, Jean Marie Bucich, Frank Casucci, Eric Chimon, Donna Corvi, Caryn Coville, Brigham Dimick, Paul Edelson, Elizabeth Fusco, Kathleen Gerlach, Ashley Rose Gillin, Maureen Ginipro, Jan Guarino, Heidi Hogden, Elizabeth Kelly, Julianna Kirk, Sueim Koo, Cara London, Dorothy Lorenze, Margaret Marzullo, Briana McGinleyDowney, Georgia Rittenhouse McKenna, Avrel Susan Menkes, Cliff Miller, Gail Neuman, Lily Newland, Catherine Rezin, Alan Richards, Roberta Rogers, Oscar Santiago, Alaina Scheffer, Stacey Schuman, Alisa Shea, Faith Skelos, Erica Perjatel Stolba, Angela Stratton, Hui Su-Kennedy, Daniel Van Benthuysen, and Taylor West.

The Mills Pond Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James will present Visualizing the Past from Aug. 7 to Sept. 5. The public is invited to an opening reception on Aug. 7 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 631862-6575 or visit www.millspondgallery.org.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Irritable bowel syndrome strategies

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Stress management and diet can have positive effects According to estimates, 10 to 15 percent of the population suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, although only five to seven percent have been diagnosed (1).

Symptoms can directly affect quality of life. They include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, constipation and diarrhea.

Diagnosing IBS is challenging.

While the general perception is that IBS symptoms are somewhat vague, there are discrete criteria physicians use to provide a BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD diagnosis it and eliminate more serious possibilities.

The Rome IV criteria comprise an international effort to help diagnose and treat functional gastrointestinal disorders.

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different from that of healthy participants.

Their hope is that this information will lead to more robust studies that could result in new treatment options (3).

Gluten In a small randomized clinical trial, patients who were given gluten were more likely to complain of uncontrolled symptoms than those who were given a placebo, 68 percent vs. 40 percent, respectively.

These results were highly statistically significant (4). The authors concluded that nonceliac gluten intolerance may exist.

Gluten sensitivity may be an important factor in the pathogenesis of some IBS patients (5).

I suggest to my patients that they might want to start avoiding gluten and then add it back into their diets slowly to see the results.

Fructose Some IBS patients may suffer from fructose intolerance. In a prospective (forward-looking) study, IBS researchers used a breath test to examine this possibility.

The results were dose dependent. When patients were given a 10 percent fructose solution, only 39 percent tested positive for fructose intolerance, but when they were given a 33 percent solution, 88 percent of patients tested positive.

The symptoms of fructose intolerance included flatus, abdominal pain, bloating, belching and alternating bowel habits. The authors concluded that avoidance of fructose may reduce symptoms in IBS patients (6).

According to another study, about one-third of IBS patients are fructose intolerant. When on a fructose-restricted diet, symptoms appeared to improve (7).

Foods with high levels of fructose include certain fruits, like apples and pears, but not bananas.

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Probiotics Treatment with probiotics from a study that reviewed 42 trials shows that there may be a benefit to probiotics, although the endpoints were different in each trial. The good news is that most of the trials reached one of their endpoints (9).

Probiotics do show promise, including the two most common strains, Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteri, which were covered in the review.

All of the above gives IBS patients a sense of hope that there are options for treatments that involve modest lifestyle changes. I believe there needs to be a strong patientdoctor connection in order to choose the appropriate options that result in the greatest symptom reduction.

References: (1) American College of Gastroenterology [GI.org]. (2) Am J Gastroenterol. 2011 Sep;106(9):1678-1688.

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2011 Mar;106(3):516-518. (6) Am J Gastroenterol. 2003 June;98(6):1348-1353.

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The “brain-gut” connection is real. It refers to the direct connection between mental state, such as nervousness or anxiety, to gastrointestinal issues, and vice versa.

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Those in the treatment group were instructed to do meditation, gentle yoga and “body scanning” — focusing on one area of the body for muscle tension detection.

The control group attended an IBS support group once a week.

A preliminary study has suggested there may be a link between IBS and migraine and tension-type headaches. The study of 320 participants, 107 with migraine, 107 with IBS, 53 with episodic tensiontype headaches (ETTH), and 53 healthy individuals, identified significant occurrence crossover among those with migraine, IBS and ETTH. Researchers also found that these three groups had at least one gene that was

Lactose Another small study found that about one-quarter of patients with IBS also have lactose intolerance. Two things are at play here. One, it is very difficult to differentiate the symptoms of lactose intolerance from IBS. The other is that most IBS trials are small and there is a need for larger trials.

Of the IBS patients who were also lactose intolerant, there was a marked improvement in symptomatology at both six weeks and five years when placed on a lactoserestrictive diet (8).

Though small, the trial results were statistical significant, which is impressive.

Both the durability and the compliance were excellent, and visits to outpatient clinics were reduced by 75 percent. This demonstrates that it is most probably worthwhile to test patients for lactose intolerance who have IBS.

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Community welcomes Your CBD Store® to Port Jefferson Station The Port Jefferson StationTerryville Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration for Your CBD Store® in Port Jefferson Station on July 23.

In less than two years, Your CBD Stores® have grown to become the world’s largest brick and mortar CBD retailer with locations in over 600 locations and 40 states. Founded with an emphasis on education

and community, Your CBD Store® has helped dismiss misconceptions about its hemp derived products.

“Everything we do is focused on improving the lives of our customers. We are a high-quality learning environment where customers can try products and leave knowing what is in their CBD product,” said Dee Earle Browning, store owner of Your CBD Store Port Jeff Station.

“We are not just another retail chain. We are a community of store owners who truly care and are educating CBD consumers around the nation,” she said.

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Legislator Anker thanks essential grocery store employees Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended three local Stop & Shop’s Employee Appreciation Day celebrations located in her legislative district, to thank the employees and present them each with certificates of appreciation for being frontline workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grocery stores across Long Island remained open to the public following the Center for Disease Control’s COVID-19 guidance and recommendations.

In an effort to keep customers safe during the pandemic, Stop & Shop made alterations to their store locations such as requiring masks, creating oneway shopping lanes and adding additional self-checkout stations.

Stop & Shop also established accommodations for customers at higher risk of infection, such as seniors, through daily early morning shopping hours and curb side pick-up.

“Thank you to the 464 employees and managers of the Stop & Shops in Miller Place, Coram and Rocky Point for ensuring that your store was clean, safe and open for the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Legislator Anker. “We know it was a difficult job, but you continued to show dedication to our community and provide essential services that were so much needed during the pandemic.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic presented a host of challenges that Stop & Shop has never before faced,” said James McGinn, the District Director for Stop & Shop. “I am so proud of these stores and their teams — Coram, led by store manager Katherine Pastore; Rocky Point, led by store manager Bob Evans; and Miller Place, led by store manager Mike Donegan, and grateful for the recognition for all they have done throughout the pandemic.”

Legislator Anker joins Rocky Point Stop & Shop Manager Robert Evans and employees to present a proclamation for their commitment to the community as frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UCP of Long Island has announced the appointment of Alisa Charles of Freeport as the new Director of Nursing. Charles joins UCP of LI from Lifespire, INC. where she held the Director of Nursing position.

Prior to joining Lifespire, INC. she held a Director of Alisa Charles Medical Services role with the Jewish Board.

“We are delighted to have someone with Alisa’s experience join the leadership team here at UCP-LI. She is a seasoned medical profession with a strong background in the nursing industry. We believe she is well equipped to work with our team and lead us in our efforts to provide the highest quality of care to the individuals we support,” said Colleen Crispino, President and CEO of the Hauppauge-based organization.

“I am truly humbled to join UCP of Long Island and I look forward to working closely with the agency to further our mission to create a Life Without Limits for those in our care,” said Charles.

Cirelli named senior executive Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty recently promoted Katherine Robinson Cirelli of Huntington to Senior Executive, M a r k e t i n g Operations.

As a key member of the organization’s marketing team, Cirelli most recently has led the marketing Katherine Cirelli program for its luxury Masterpiece Collection.

“I am thrilled to be able to promote Katherine into this leadership role,” said Chief Executive Officer Deirdre O’Connell.

“Our marketing team has set an industry standard for innovative, impactful marketing. The various positions Katherine has held here in corporate marketing have given her a broad scope of experience and deep knowledge of our organization, our culture, and the essence of what makes us the premier real estate organization on Long Island. I couldn’t be more confident in her ability to lead our talented team.”

“How can we exceed our own expectations and everyone else’s? This is what the marketing team will continue to pursue. This team is more than up to that challenge,” said Cirelli.

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t may be mid-summer, but back-to-school season is just around the corner. While the world is slowly returning to normal, it can be a hectic time for you and your kids. You want your kids to have everything they need to do well in school. At the same time, balancing their educational needs with your responsibilities can be challenging.

One of the biggest challenges is ensuring your kids maintain a healthy lifestyle. A CDC study shows that when kids have healthy habits, they tend to have high academic achievement and display better classroom behavior.

When you encourage the proper habits, you can help your kids reach their full potential. To do so, make sure they: Get quality and consistent sleep: Rest is vital for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Young elementary school kids should get at least 9 to 12 hours of sleep each night, which can feel impossible on a hectic schedule. However, there are a few easy ways you can help ease them into bedtime, like cutting out electronics one hour before bed, creating a bedtime routine and keeping their room at a cool temperature.

Eat a healthy breakfast: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for a good reason. Breakfast not only helps your child

break their overnight fasting period; it also boosts their energy. That energy can help keep them full and focused throughout the day. A solid breakfast with a mix of whole grains, fruit and protein can give them the energy they need to do well in school.

Drink plenty of water: Keeping kids hydrated can significantly impact their health, especially if they're involved in sports or active when the weather is hot. The amount of water your child should drink depends on how old they are. Children between ages 4 and 8 should drink approximately 5 glasses of water per day.

If your child is between 9 and 13, they should drink around 6 cups a day for girls, and boys should drink approximately 7 cups a day.

Kids might find drinking that many cups of plain water a day boring, but there are plenty of simple ways to make it fun, like putting fruit in their water, or getting them naturally flavored sparkling water.

Have nourishing snacks after school: Your child probably has homework and projects to work on after school. Having a snack that keeps them full and focused can help them tackle those projects with ease. Nutritional snacks can provide a natural source of energy, which is necessary for students of all ages.

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How kids benefit from being read to when comparing kids who are periodically read to each day with kids who are read five books per day. Children who are read to daily may hear slightly less than 300,000 words prior to entering kindergarten, while those read five books per day will hear more than 1.4 million words.

Reading to children also expands their imaginations. The Northern Virginia Family Services reports that research has shown that children who activate their imaginations through being read to develop higher activity in the area of their brain that’s responsible for cultivating mental images and deciphering and comprehending verbal cues. That heightened activity bolsters youngsters’ imaginations and instills in them a greater fondness for reading.

Reading can help kids learn to focus.

Parents of young children no doubt know that such youngsters rarely sit still for any significant length of time. However, when being read to, young children, even those who are initially reluctant to engage in story time, will learn to sit still for the duration of the book. That can help them learn to

focus, a benefit that will pay dividends when children begin school.

Reading to children can speak to children’s interests or emotional needs.

Children’s favorite stories may speak to their emotional needs and interests. That’s why so many youngsters insist on reading a

favorite book over and over again. Though that’s often boring for parents, it can benefit youngsters, who will eventually move on to other books.

Reading to children can benefit them in myriad ways and provide a great way for parents to bond with their youngsters.

Gear Up for the School Year at MCPL The new school year is fast approaching, and the Middle Country Public Library is here to equip students and their parents with resources for all their back-to-school needs! MCPL is more than just a place where students can visit to check out books -- it’s a place to work on homework assignments, explore new technology, online resources, and participate in community service. All the amazing resources at the library and on the website are available with your valid library card.

Check out Live Homework Help, an online one-on-one homework and skills assistance resource for all ages and skill levels. Discover resources available to elementary-aged students, such as online encyclopedias, FreedomFlix, ScienceFlix and CultureGrams. There are also resources for middle and high school students, such as Opposing Viewpoints and Science Online. Develop STEM-related skills by borrowing items from the Library of Things – Education Collection. Items to borrow include things to learn coding, robotics, circuitry and more.

MCPL offers an array of volunteer opportunities for teens to earn hours and give back to their community. Buddy programs provide mentoring experiences, pairing teens with younger children; other volunteer programs include Green Teens, Media Teens, Mutt Club, Teen Advisory Council, and much more. Visit the Middle Country Public Library’s website for information about online resources, services, programs and collections at www.mcplibrary.org. Be sure to visit the library at 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach and 575 Middle Country Rd., Selden or call 631-585-9393. MCPL is here to support you throughout the school year!

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Reading aloud to children is about more than just establishing a bond between parent and child. Infants can look at pictures as their parents point to them and say the names of the various objects within them.

By drawing attention to the pictures and associating words with them and real-world objects, parents are helping infants learn the importance of language.

The following are a handful of ways that reading aloud to children can benefit them.

Reading to children dramatically expands their vocabulary. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics found that young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard roughly 1.4 million more words than kids who were never read to. The disparity is even significant

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usy schedules, hybrid learning and demanding coursework have affected students’ academic performance over the last year-plus. The months since a pandemic was declared in March of 2020 have been unlike any other, and confronting the academic challenges of the pandemic may have adversely affected some students’ grades.

A recent report from the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Research and Strategic Improvement in Virginia found the number of middle and high school students with two or more failing marks increased by 83 percent in the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year compared to the year prior. But students’ grades may slide or they may find certain school work overly challenging even in normal years. Since many parents have not seen a periodic table or had to solve high school math problems in decades, tutors may be just what students need to regain their academic footing.

Failing grades are not necessarily the most notable indicator that students can benefit from the services of a tutor. The Princeton Review says 25 percent of high school students say homework is their biggest source of stress, and homework progress can help parents determine if it’s time to call in a tutor. Students who find their homework is taking too long, particularly double or triple the amount of time it once required, may need some extra help. Here are some additional indicators that a tutor may be needed as children return to school in September: Declining test scores: Some students are simply poor test takers, but a gradual or sudden decline in test scores may indicate students are having trouble mastering material. Teachers can pinpoint if certain concepts are overly challenging to students and notify parents if there are any problem areas.

Poor time management or focus: Students who are struggling may have their attention drift or they put off doing tasks because they don’t grasp the assignments.

Lack of homework help at home: Parents may have prior commitments during the times of day when their children are doing homework. Even when parents are home, they may discover that the concepts covered in school are not being taught in the ways parents learned them and they may have difficulty assisting their children. Tutors can step in and help students when parents cannot.

Learning disorder: Certain students learn differently from others due to a diagnosed or undiagnosed learning disorder. A child who is struggling with reading, phonics, spelling, and writing may have dyslexia, according to the tutoring experts at Dyslexia Practitioner NJ. Tutors who specialize in learning disorders can assess and address learning conflicts and tailor instructions in ways that can help students overcome those challenges.

Students “shut down” or say they “hate” school: Disinterest in school or expressions of hating going to school may be indicative of academic struggles in the classroom, says the Princeton Review. Some students get so frustrated they simply give up.

Tutors can solve learning puzzles and help get students back on track and reignite their interest in school.

Tutors can be valuable resources for students who need some one-on-one attention to master general learning concepts or reinforce skills for key tests or projects.

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That marijuana is now legal doesn't make it safe, especially for kids

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ew York recently joined 20 other states and territories and legalized the adult use of recreational marijuana — a move that could have significant public health consequences for families and communities. With the stroke of the Governor’s pen, cannabis went from being widely prohibited for the last 80 years to widely available and with retail pot stores

BY JEFFREY L. REYNOLDS opening in our community next year, parents should be gearing up for questions from curious teens.

It’s important to remember that marijuana possession, sale or use by people under the age of 21 remains illegal in every state. That’s because several studies have found that underage cannabis use — and more specifically, exposure to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principal psychoactive component in marijuana that

produces a high — alters brain development in unhealthy ways. THC levels can vary widely, but potency has increased dramatically in recent years as growers and retailers battle to claim market share. High potency weed was recently linked to psychotic episodes and violent vomiting episodes among young people in Colorado, the first U.S. state to legalize adult-use and one of the nation’s biggest marijuana markets.

Researchers have found that short term marijuana use by teens can impair attention span, memory, learning and decisionmaking and those effects can last for days after the high wears off. Chronic or heavy marijuana use during adolescence or early adulthood has been associated with significant structural changes in the brain and its neural pathways, which in turn have been connected with mood and personality disorders, future addiction, a loss of IQ points and a host of negative outcomes related to school/work performance, family functioning and interpersonal relationships.

Parents can generally begin talking with kids about marijuana and other drugs between the ages of eight and 10, depending

on the child’s maturity level, although it’s fine to start sooner if they ask. Discussions with tweens, teens and young adults should be age appropriate and continually build on previous conversations.

Some tips for having productive and supportive conversations with your kids: • Listen as much as you talk. Find out how much your kids know about marijuana, how they feel about their friends who might be experimenting and pose open ended queries like, “What would you like to know about marijuana?”

• Use their questions as a springboard for discussion. A series of short, spontaneous casual conversations in the car will be more effective than an hour-long formal family meeting that puts everyone on edge.

• Help them understand that making marijuana legal doesn’t make it safe, especially for young people and those driving a car. Alcohol and cigarettes, for example, remain legal yet carry significant health consequences. Still, avoid exaggerating the potential dangers associated with cannabis (comparing it to heroin) and try not to demonize those who use it.

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• It’s fine to acknowledge that medical marijuana can help with certain health conditions and that people generally turn to their doctors for guidance about whether it’s right for them.

• Teens often repeat social media messages proclaiming that, “it’s just a plant.” Right, but so is hemlock and poison ivy.

• Clarify your values and convey your expectations. As a parent, you have more influence over your kids than anyone else, including the rappers in smoke-filled TikTok videos or the neighborhood kid who vapes weed on the bus. Use that influence and challenge the notion “everyone is doing it.”

• Experimentation is normal. If your child is caught or admits to smoking marijuana, you have an excellent opportunity to better understand why they decided to try it. Ask probing questions like, “What happened?” and “What are some of the reasons you used marijuana?” Ask them how they feel about it after the fact and let them know you are concerned about the habit progressing.

• If your child is using marijuana regularly, try to understand why. Is it social pressure?

Curiosity or boredom? Or is it a way to cope with stress, anxiety or depression? Their

answers can help you address the underlying motivations and manage them in a safer and healthier way.

Above all, ensure that each conversation — regardless of how challenging it gets — conveys your unconditional love, support and concern for your child’s healthy development and well-being. That’s the very best antidote to marijuana and everything else that puts our kids at risk.

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s many a parent can attest, decoding a youngster’s needs can be challenging when that child is not yet able to fully communicate. Diagnosing health issues may require a little trial and error. So it’s no wonder many parents are not aware if their children are having issues with vision.

Routine wellness exams by your child’s physician can help to determine if a child is having problems with his or her vision.

Doctors may detect subtleties that parents may not see, including signs that suggest kids are having trouble with their vision.

The American Optometric Association recommends vision exams at age six months, three years and before entering first grade, as well as every two years thereafter until age 18. Initial vision assessments typically take place in a pediatrician’s office. Parents can speak with their children’s pediatrician and ask if he or she can look for signs of vision trouble in their sons or daughters. Some pediatricians may recommend children visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

In addition to speaking with their children’s pediatricians, parents can keep

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4. Rubbing eyes due to visual fatigue and not general fatigue.

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The world is divided into two groups of people: those who love cilantro aka coriander and use it in all sorts of dishes and those who cannot abide it and say it tastes like soap. If you belong to the first group read on. Cilantro lends its distinct flavor to salsa, marinades, sauces, pestos, salads and even coolers and cocktails.

Pico de Gallo YIELD: Makes 2 1/2 cups INGREDIENTS: • 4 tomatoes, diced • 1/2 onion, minced • 1 serrano chile, minced

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Cilantro Marinated Chicken or Pork YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded • 4 garlic cloves, chopped • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems • 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1 teaspoon sesame oil • Salt and crushed red pepper flakes to taste • 4 boneless chicken breasts or 4 pork chops DIRECTIONS:

In a blender puree the jalapeño peppers, garlic, cilantro, fish sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, salt and pepper flakes. Place meat in a shallow dish and coat it with cilantro puree. Cover and refrigerate for one to three hours. Bring back to room temperature.

Grill or broil meat for 5 minutes each side until no longer pink in center. Serve with rice and stir-fried veggies.

Cilantro-Pistachio Pesto YIELD: Makes about one cup INGREDIENTS: • 2 garlic cloves • 3 serrano chiles, seeded and charred • 2 tightly packed cups fresh flat leaf parsley • 2 cups fresh cilantro • 2/3 cup shelled pistachio nuts • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:

Peel the garlic cloves; coarsely chop the chiles. Transfer garlic, chiles, parsley, cilantro, pistachios, oil and salt and pepper to bowl of electric food processor or jar of blender. Puree until fairly smooth; transfer to small glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one month. When ready to serve bring to room temperature.

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Cilantro Margarita Spritz YIELD: Makes 3 to 4 cocktails INGREDIENTS: • 4 ounces Triple Sec • 6 ounces tequila • 6 ounces prosecco • 15 cilantro leaves • 1 1/2 cups pureed peeled and seeded cucumber • 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice • 2 ounces simple syrup • 3 ounces chilled sparkling water • 3 cilantro sprigs for garnish DIRECTIONS:

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2021 continues to look good It has been a busy summer. The warmer months can be somewhat slow in real estate. This year the season has been on the robust side.

Looking good If the market keeps going in the same direction, the odds are 2021 will

BY MICHAEL ARDOLINO end strong.

To answer the popular questions people have been asking, “Are we in a housing bubble? Is the market going to crash and burn?” What experts in the field will tell you is “no” to both.

These are valid questions. Many remember the mid-2000s when borrowers were defaulting on their subprime mortgages, which typically were given to those with low credit ratings. This set off a domino effect because what happens in the real estate market affects the economy overall.

Experts say what increases the chances of remaining more stable than where we were in the mid-2000s is that people can’t get a mortgage as easily now. Banks are looking for buyers with credit scores on the high side who can afford a solid down payment.

It also makes a difference in the market overall when homeowners are refinancing their home, they need to maintain 20% equity. We weren’t seeing that 15 years ago and houses were “underwater,” which means the property value had fallen to the point where the owner had a higher principal than what the home was worth.

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In last month’s column, I advised everyone to keep an eye on the market in Queens. The borough was starting to see a slight shift where

more homes were coming to that market and taking a little longer to go to contract.

We are seeing the number of listings increasing in Nassau as well. Queens is still in the lead though showing in the last few months around a 125% increase in listings over last year. Nassau has a more than 50% increase. Here in Suffolk, the listing increase has been in the 30s percentile.

Suffolk County is experiencing the highest percentage of growth in sales on record.

Timing is everything Experts are still saying this is the time to buy. The Federal Reserve announced on July 28 that interest rates would remain low.

This will continue to help buyers and sellers secure a low mortgage rate for the home they have been dreaming about.

Nobody wants to enter into a bidding war for their dream home. There is a benefit to this right now. If you come out the top bidder, while interest rates are still historically low, you will be locked into a payment that is still within your budget despite it being a seller’s market.

In its Primary Mortgage Market Survey released July 29, mortgage professionals Freddie Mac showed that the 30-year fixedrate mortgages are averaging under 3%.

“As the economy works to get back to its pre-pandemic self, and the fight against COVID-19 variants unfolds, owners and buyers continue to benefit from some of the lowest mortgage rates of all-time,” said Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac, in a press release.

Takeaway The real estate market is a dynamic one where potential sellers and buyers need to be aware of trends. We’re watching the trends for you. So, let’s talk.

Michael Ardolino is the Founder/OwnerBroker of Realty Connect USA.

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Ongoing Huntington Summer Arts Festival Heckscher Park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival with music, theater and dance through Aug. 8.

The festival continues this week with Al DeGregoris & JJ Sansaverino (jazz) on Aug. 5; Urban Bush Women “Legacy, Lineage and Liberation” dance concert on Aug. 7; and a concert Bumper Jackson (Americana/Roorts/ Jazz/Country Swing/Street Blues) on closing night, Aug. 8. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Free.

Bring seating. For more information, call 2718423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

Times ... and dates Aug. 5 to Aug. 12, 2021

Thursday 5

Author Talk Join Book Revue in Huntington for a special evening celebrating Rita Dove as she sits in conversation with award-winning author Roger Rosenblatt live on Crowdcast at 7 p.m.

The pair will be discussing Dove’s new book of poetry, The Playlist for the Apocalypse.

Free. To register, visit bookrevue.com.

Hallockville Drive-In Live Music Drive-in live music is back at Hallockville Museum, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead with Not Quite Dead celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead in concert at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, $50 per car. Advance reservations only by calling 298-5292 or by visiting www.hallockville.org.

Friday 6 Estate Walk & Talk See Aug. 5 listing. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Grist Mill Tours The Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook is open to the public for guided tours with a miller and a Country Store on Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. through October. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. For more info, call 751-2244 or visit www.wmho.org.

Grab a picnic blanket, a bottle of wine and join the Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook for an inspiring event with author and photographer Kyle Marshall from 4 to 6 p.m.

Marshall will discuss stories and themes from his book Americana, Farmhouses and Manors of Long Island. Free. For more information, call 751-7707 or visit www.rebolicenter.org.

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts an Estate Walk & Talk today, Friday and Saturday at noon and again at 1 p.m. Join a museum educator for a walking tour of the Vanderbilt estate and gardens and learn about architectural details and William Vanderbilt’s passion for travel, marine biology, and car racing. Tickets, which include general admission, are $16 adults, $15 seniors and students, and $13 children under 12. For more info, call 854-5579 or visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

The Northport Historical Society hosts two Historic Harbor Tours — at 5:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Meet at Seymour’s Boatyard (63 Bayview Avenue) where you will board launches and enjoy a 45-minute cruise around Northport’s historic harbor. Guides will share stories about the boat builders, oystermen, and EXVLQHVVHV WKDW LQÀXHQFHG WKH GHYHORSPHQW RI Northport as a thriving waterfront community.

Refreshments will be served afterward. Rain date is Aug. 6. Cost is $60 per person, $50 members at www.northporthistorical.org.

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while listening to stories of Huntington’s residents and rich history. Meet at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 members, $5 children. Advance reservations required. Call 427-7045, ext. 401 or visit www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Wind Down Sundays

A PLEASURE CRUISE The Northport Historical Society hosts two cruises around Northport’s historic harbor from Seymour’s Boatyard on Aug. 5. Photo from Northport Historical Society

Three Village Farmers Market

Happenings on Main Street

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, the Three Village Farmers Market, 93 North Country Road, Setauket will host a series of special events today from 3 to 7 p.m. including Zucchini 500 car building at 3 p.m. with races from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. (free but registration is a must); special guests from the 2I¿FH IRU WKH $JLQJ 6WRQ\ %URRN :,& DQG America’s Vet Dogs; Stories by Miss Claire; a visit from Krissy the Clown; photo ops with “Face in Flowers” standee from Buttercup Farms; and complimentary lemonade from David J. Lorber & Associaties. Fun for the whole family! For more information and to register for the Zucchini 500, call 901-7151.

The Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at Northport Village Park at the harbor Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. Tonight’s performance features The Anna Coronna Group. Weather permitting. Bring seating and a picnic. Free.

Call 827-6827 or visit www.northportarts.org.

All Night Movie Marathon Do you enjoy creepy cults, fantastic worlds and street justice? Join the Smithtown Public Library, Main Branch, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown as they celebrate the world of late QLJKW FLQHPD ZLWK WKHLU ¿UVW HYHU DOO QLJKW PRYLH PDUDWKRQ IURP S P WR D P 5DIÀHV will be conducted at the half-way point and at the end of the program; you must be present to claim a prize. Light refreshments will be provided. There will be no readmittance into the building if you leave before the end of the program. This program is open to all adults as well as teens accompanied by an adult chaperone. Free but registration is required by calling 360-2480 ext. 232.

Saturday 7 Estate Walk & Talk See Aug. 5 listing.

Chicken Hill Country Picnic The Three Village Community Trust will host D &KLFNHQ +LOO &RXQWU\ 3LFQLF DQG %HQH¿W Auction on the grounds of the Factory Worker Houses, 148 Main St., Setauket from 2 to 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket and join them for house tours, a concert by Buddy Merriam and Back Roads, chicken GRJV DQG DQ DUW DQG DQWLTXHV DXFWLRQ WR EHQH¿W the restoration of the factory worker houses at Chicken Hill. Free admission. For more information, call 689-0225 or 942-4558.

Old Burying Ground Tour Join the Huntington Historical Society for a guided walking tour of Huntington’s earliest public burying ground, established soon after the Town’s 1653 founding, at 4 p.m. You’ll view stunning folk art and beautiful epitaphs

The popular summer concert series continues at the historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with The Jazz Loft All Stars at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. Free. Questions? Call 689-6146 or visit www.frankmelvillepark.org.

Monday 9 Goat Yoga in Smithtown Join the Smithtown Historical Society for an evening of Goat Yoga today at 5 to 6 p.m. or WR S P LQ WKH ¿HOG EHKLQG WKH %UXVK Barn at 211 E. Main Street, Smithtown. All levels welcome. Take part in yoga with friendly, interactive goats from the Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. BYO mat and water. For ages 17 and older. Tickets are $28 per person on Eventbrite. Questions? Call 265-6768.

Monday on Main The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce will host a Monday on Main event tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a street fair featuring live music, dance performances, art shows, dining at the sidewalk bistros, an antique car show, and fun events for kids. Main Street will be closed between Indian Head Road/Church Street and Pulaski Road. Free admission. For more info, call 269-7678.

Write America series Join Book Revue in Huntington for the twentyeighth episode of Write America live on CrowdCast at 7 p.m. The evening will feature memoirist and novelist Kaylie Jones & Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Vijay Seshadri as they read and discuss their works and about how books and art might bridge the deep divisions in our nation. This event is free to attend. To register, visit www.bookrevue.com.

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Magic Show at the Vanderbilt Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a Courtyard Conjuring, an interactive performance of wonder, mystery, and astonishment featuring magician, Alexander Boyce at 7 p.m. Boyce will be joined by jazz duo MYSA to brings the performance that The New York Times called “sophisticated” to the Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard. Recommended for adults and children ages 10 and older. Tickets are $45 per person, $35 members at www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Virtual Movie Trivia Night Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a virtual Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan French, the winning team will get up to four CAC Gift Cards (1 per team member) and bragging rights. Tickets are $10 per team, $7 members.

Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to register.

Questions? Email Danlovestrivia@gmail.com.

Tuesday 10

Behind the Scenes at the Museum

Concerts at The Gazebo

Explore hidden treasures, back stories, and highlights from the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor’s historic collection and archives with Executive Director Nomi Dayan during a virtual Behind the Scenes event at 7 p.m. View a backstage glimpse of a beautiful piece of scrimshaw, a fascinating letter, or other artifacts which give us insight into the lifeways of Long Island’s maritime communities and beyond.

Free. $10 suggested donation appreciated.

Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Enjoy Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 7 p.m. with Bon Journey (Bon Jovi & Journey tribute band), courtesy of the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce. Free. Weather permitting.

Bring seating. Call 672-5197 or visit www. nesconsetchamber.org.

Wednesday 11 Cruise Nights at The Shoppes Cruise Nights are back at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. and every Wednesday through Oct. 27. Car enthusiasts from across Long Island will display their classic and coveted automobiles in The Shoppes parking lot. Free.

For more information, visit 929-3500 or visit www.EastWindLongIsland.com.

Sunset Concert in Port Jeff The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concert series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with Cole Fortier from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Dogs welcome. Rain location inside Port Jefferson Village Center. Free. For more information, visit www.gpjac.org.

Antique Car Show/Summer Concert Join the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber Train Car Park, corner of Nesconset Highway and Route 112, Port Jefferson Station for an antique car show, School of Rock concert, BMX Stunt Show, vendors and Ice Cream Night from 6 to 8 p.m. A fun night out for the whole family!

Free. Questions? Call 821-1313 or visit www. pjstchamber.com.

Vanderbilt Maritime lecture Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport kicks off its new three-part lecture series about Long Island’s rich maritime history in the Reichert Planetarium at 7 p.m. with a Powerpoint lecture by author and journalist Bill Bleyer about the development of submarines and torpedoes, the landing of Pan Am Clippers in Port Washington, the world’s most innovative whaling captain, and more! Refreshments will be served. A book sale and signing will follow. Tickets are $6 per person, members free. Register at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

For more information, call 854-5579.

Atelier lecture MAGIC AND JAZZ Alex Boyce returns to the Vanderbilt Museum for a Courtyard Conjuring on Aug. 12.

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CAC Sky Room Talk Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a Sky Room Talk (virtual edition) titled The Win, The Sadists and The Outsiders - Spaghetti Westerns in American Culture at 7 p.m. Film historian Keith Crocker will explore how Italian ¿OPPDNHUV WRRN DQ $PHULFDQ JHQUH RI ¿OP DQG reshaped it to give the world a very different view of the old west. Fee is $7, $5 members.

Register at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Northport Summerfest The Northport Chamber of Commerce presents a free Summerfest concert at the Robert W. Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 25. Join them tonight for a concert by Chaser (smooth Jazz with R&B overtones.)

Bring seating. Call 754-3905.

Thursday 12 Estate Walk & Talk See Aug. 5 listing.

Hallockville Drive-In Live Music Drive-in live music is back at Hallockville Museum, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead with the Grateful Blues Jammers in concert at 6:30 p.m.

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Film ‘Western Stars’ The Village of Port Jefferson continues its Movies on the Harbor series with a screening of the Bruce Springstein documentary “Western Stars” at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 10 at dusk.

Rain date is the next evening. Bring seating.

Free. Call 802-2160 or visit www.portjeff.com for updates.

Theater

$20 children ages 5 to 12, $28 seniors and students. For more information or to order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Shakespeare Festival Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport and The Carriage House Players continue their annual Summer Shakespeare Festival with Titus Andronicus from Aug. 8 to 29. 6KDNHVSHDUH¶V ¿UVW WUDJHG\ a tale of ambition and revenge, comes to the Vanderbilt stage with a modern spin on the classic material. Performances are held on the mansion courtyard stage Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children.

To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www. carriagehouseplayers.org.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect ...’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown continues its Main Stage productions with “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” from Aug. 21 to Sept. 19. This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as “the relationship.” This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” Tickets are $45 per person, $40 seniors. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Vendors wanted »The Davis Town Meeting House Society, 263 Middle Country Road, Coram seeks vendors for its annual Yard Sale and Craft Fair on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date Sept. 19. $25 per spot/$15 members. For a vendor application, call 804-2256. »Stony Brook Community Church, 216 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook is seeking vendors for their Apple Festival (2021 version!) on Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Oct. 3). 10’ x 10’ spots are $40 each. Call or text 631-252-0777 for an application to reserve a space and for further information. » Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown seeks exhibitors for its Evening Market for Wildlife event in the fall. Date TBD. Looking for vendors who specialize in homemade, nature themed and RQH RI D NLQG FUDIWV QRQ SUR¿WV VSHFLDOL]LQJ in the natural world, environment and rescue; and food vendors. Call 979-6344 or visit www. sweetbriarnc.org.

‘The Fantasticks’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the world’s longest running musical, The Fantasticks, on the Mainstage from July 16 to Aug. 15. A boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall … Here is a timeless tale of love and loss, of growth and acceptance. Featuring a score blending musical theatre and jazz, the show is a heartfelt celebration of moonlight and magic.

Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 adults,

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Catholic

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson 631-473-0165 Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631-331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9am in the Church, 12pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Each Saturday 3:45pm, 4:45pm Mass: Saturday 5pm only Sunday 8am, 10am & 12pm Weekday Mass: 9am Confessions: Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am-2pm.

Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket Phone: 631-941-4141 Fax: 631-751-6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org www.stjamessetauket.org REV. ROBERT KUZNIK, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm ...

Saturday 9am to 2pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 8am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5pm (Youth) Sunday 8am ... 9:30am (Family) ... 11:30am (Choir) Baptisms: contact the Office at the end of the third month of pregnancy to set a date.

Matrimony: contact the Office at least nine months before desired date to set a date.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4 to 4:45pm or by Appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Bereavement: 631-941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631-941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631-941-4141 x 313 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3:00 pm closed ... reopening TBD Food Pantry Open ... Wednesdays 12Noon to 2pm and Sundays 2pm to 3pm Mission Statement: We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel.

We strive to respond to Jesus’ invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to our neighbor and enemy; to be stewards of and for God’s creation and to be living witnesses of Faith, Hope and Charity ... so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach Parish office: 631-744-8566; fax 631-744-8611 Parish website: www.stlouisdm.org REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith.

No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 10:00 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Saturday 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SOCIETY OF SAINT PIUS X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville 631-736-6515 sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7am and 9am Please consult sspxlongisland.com for updates and current mass times

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Online service continues 10am with Rev. Phil Hobson on our You Tube channel.

The service is accessible anytime thereafter.

We have TWO worship services. 9-9:45 OUTDOORS, bring a chair and mask. 10:00-10:45 INDOORS please bring a mask.

The online service with Rev. Hobson on our You Tube channel continues at 10Am and is accessible anytime Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm.

Wear a mask and stay in car Grace and Peace REV. PHIL

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond 61 Main Street, Stony Brook Visit our website www.allsoulsstonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00am- Half Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music 8am Tuesday-Morning Prayer Service at the Church This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net 631-941-4245 REV. COOPER CONWAY, INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community Holy Eucharist Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am and 9:30am

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH B a r n u m Av e . , P o r t J e f f e r s o n 631-473-0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church office hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST IN CHARGE Please join us for our 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday Eucharists and our 10:00 Wednesday Eucharist in our chapel.Please wear masks.

GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH “To know Christ and to make Him known” 12 Prospect St, Huntington (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Sunday Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 AM Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 10:00 AM Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Sanctuary Music at Noon Sundays in our beautiful, historic church & Facebook Live Soothe your soul and revive your spirit with 30-minute performances by pianist Alex Pryrodny and guest artists Taize service every last Sunday of the month Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open!

12 to 3pm- Tuesdays & Saturdays www.stjohns1745.org FOLLOW us on Facebook

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson Tel: 631-473-0894 Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. ELIAS (LOU) NICHOLAS, PROISTAMENOS Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

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Jewish NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER 385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928-3737 www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan Call For Times. Tot Shabbat Family Services Sisterhood Men’s Club Seniors’ Club Youth Group Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Judaica Shop Food Pantry Lecture Series Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home!

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM) 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751-8518 www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, and Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN KALIX JACOBSON EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY, RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: 1st Friday of the month 6pm, all other Fridays 7:30pm and Saturday B’nai services at 10am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood Book Club-More

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH

309

Patchogue

Road,

Port

Jefferson

Station 631-473-2236

E-mail:

Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell:

347-423-3623

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DOWNING A.

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Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Our summer worship schedule is one service at 9:30am followed by a coffee fellowship. The wearing of masks while attending service is optional. The service will be live streamed on our YouTube page.

Go to our website (www.messiahny.org) for the link.

We are here for you and if you are in need,

please call us. Our Pastors are available and you are welcome to call thechurch to speak to them.

May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you.

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. LISA WILLIAMS PASTOR Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 PM. S E TA U K E T

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Indoor at 10am Every 3rd Sunday only Outdoor service at 10am Services are streamed online @www.setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook.

Church School meets online Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1pm No Matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON 107 South/Main Streets (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us.

Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Fridays 4-5:30 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy & good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR In- person worship in Fellowship hall Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks requires-social distancing possible. Childcare availableBasic live streaming of the service. Link available on our website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Bell Choir All ringers welcome Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) Opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website, email the church Setauketpresbyterian@verizon. net Follow us on FB

Quaker QUAKER RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS Conscience Bay Meeting 4 Friends Way, St. James 11780 631-928-2768 www.consciencebayquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God,/the Inner Light/Spirit.

We’re guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship. In-person worship blended with virtual worship. Monthly discussions, Sept.June. Religious education for children.

Sept.-June, 11 a.m.; July-Aug., 10 a.m. All are welcome. See our website.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 www.uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service by Zoom: 10:30 a.m. (go to uufsb.org for Zoom links) Adult Faith Development, Choir, Folk Group, classical music, Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative and wellness arts classes .

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B27

BOOK REVIEW

Something to Remember Me. BYE

By Bruce Stasiuk

E

Reviewed by Jeffrey Sanzel

verything you need to know is on the copyright page: “Maybe some of the names have been changed to protect the identities of certain characters. Maybe not.” The “Non-Dedication” follows.

This book defies categorization.

It almost—but not quite—defies description.

With Something to Remember Me. BYE, Bruce Stasiuk has created a work that is edgy, raw, and darkly comic. There is not a word wasted; the writing produces chills because it is, quite simply, brilliant.

Subtitled “Short Stories about a Long Life,” the over three dozen interconnected pieces find extraordinary depth in even the most everyday topics.

His stark prose captures a deeper essence.

The stories could be read individually— or perhaps randomly—but the underlying structure gives strength to the whole. And while they are not chronological, the order possesses an indescribable logic.

The book is a memoir—of a sort. It is also a collage, a reflection, and many more things all at once. As a young man, Stasiuk was a first-rate athlete: stickball, baseball, diving, and basketball. He covers them with a keen eye. Girls are discussed in almost pastoral terms. And yet, Stasiuk makes everything “other” and somehow “more than.”

At age seventeen, a devastating trampoline accident changed his life’s trajectory. A long recovery set him on a different path, eventually becoming a teacher. Yet, he is never self-pitying, whether describing the hospital, the rehab, and the many losses that ensued. He has not overcome challenges; he has transformed them. Somehow, his struggles manage to be simultaneously germane and tangential. It is never less than personal and self-revelatory, and yet there is unique and contradictory objectivity that only enriches his account.

“The war ended and new customers were marching home, toting duffle bags over their shoulders, and the Spanish flu in their lungs.”

Few authors possess the art and the skill to be both simple and unnerving in the same sentence. Stasiuk possesses a remarkable elegance: “Marie buried her daughter and took her grandchild in.” The synthesis of the

Author Bruce Stasiuk

rhythmically poetic and the prosaic reality weaves throughout the slender volume.

Succinctness is not just a strength but a gift. In “The Apology,” a picturesque fatherson venture to a baseball game builds to a coda, both sad and inspiring. Stasiuk’s family exists within the pages as painted shadows, hovering around the edges, peeking in, sometimes coming into bright focus, but then receding.

One of the finest pieces is “Uncle Jack”: He spoke fast, compressing conversations, rarely offering the courtesy of a comma. As he flooded the air with words, his eyes scanned Win a copy of this book! the room like an oscillating Be the first person to email us fan, hunting for a larger at leisure@tbrnewspapers.com audience. Uncle Jack was and we will mail you a copy of Something to Remember Me. BYE. always trolling to see who wasn’t listening. Since the adults weren’t, he aimed for us, his nieces and He poses the rare direct messages with nephews; little pairs of ears to be filled.

In a trip to Provincetown, his ruminations eloquence and subtlety. The thoughts, on seemingly absolute truths of childhood ideas, and musings sneak up, land, and are revealed to be anything but. He then quickly retreat. His one nod towards offers nostalgia laced with tension. In commentary references the assistance he “Knuckles,” whimsy and death go hand- received: “Sometimes, if the government in-hand in astonishing ways. The book is invests in a person, especially one trapped rich in dark humor. The final sentences in a difficult spot, it might be the best of “Consanguinity” are hilarious and investment the government could ever epiphanous. He refers to his colonoscopy as make.”

The report of a close friend, remembered “the age of the medical scavenger hunt.”

In describing his second career, he on his death, is not a hagiography but a states: “Nothing spectacular. Nothing detailed and heartfelt portrait. A celebrity extraordinary. No heroics.” The self-effacing encounter. An autopsy. Nothing is arbitrary, statement resonates throughout the entire with seemingly candid narratives turned book. He never touts his accomplishments; into almost twisted parables. The piece titled “The Happy Ending” is subtitled, he presents them.

“This is a true story up to the point where it is not.” In some ways, this is the perfect bookend to the copyright page.

Sometimes a piece of writing defies description. Something to Remember Me. BYE does not ask or beg to be read. Instead, it demands to be experienced. And shared.

Such is the case with Bruce Stasiuk’s book.

Purchase. Read. Repeat.

A resident of Setauket, author Bruce Stasiuk presently teaches a workshop at Stony Brook University’s OLLI program.

Something to Remember Me. BYE: Short Stories about a Long Life is available through the publisher, bookbaby.com, Book Revue in Huntington, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

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KIDS KORNER

Programs Pirate Crafts

Celebrate International Pirate Month at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor with crafts in their self-serve workshop Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31. Admission to the museum is $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. Questions? Call 367-3418.

Weaving Workshops

THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER HEADS TO LOCAL THEATERS Stop the presses! In celebration of its 40th anniversary, The Great Muppet Caper returns to select theaters nationwide on Sunday, Aug. 8 and Wednesday, Aug. 11, courtesy of Fathom Events and Universal Pictures.

Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are investigative reporters for the Daily Chronicle who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy. Don't miss the song-filled, star-studded extravaganza directed by the legendary Jim Henson on the big screen. Rated G. Catch a screening at AMC Stony Brook 17, 2196 Nesconset Highway, Stony Brook on Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.; or Island 16 Cinema De Lux , 185 Morris Ave., Holtsville on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.

To purchase tickets in advance, please visit www.fathomevents.com.

The Huntington Historical Society presents two weaving workshops on Aug. 6: 9 to 11 a.m. for ages 7 to 11; and 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 12 to 14 at the David Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington. Learn to weave on a table loom. At the end of class, you will have a piece of fabric to bring home! Cost is $35 per child, $30 members. To register, visit www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Pirate Quest Drop in at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor Tuesdays to Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. from Aug. 7 to 22 for a Pirate Quest. This drop-in program offers pirate fun where you can use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum.

Complete your quest and decorate your very own treasure chest to take home. For ages 5 and up. Fee is $10 per participant plus admission fee to the museum. Call 367-3418.

My Reptile Guys Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park continues its Children’s Summer Theatre Series on Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. with a show by My Reptile Guys who will bring the thrill of a safari to you! Kids will enjoy this fun, entertaining and highly interactive show.

Bring seating. Free but a vehicle use fee may be in effect. For more info, call 321-3510.

Art as a pollution solution Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket continues its summer programs with a program titled Art as a Pollution Solution at the Red Barn on Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. Erica Cirino from the Safina Center will demonstrate how to transform beach trash into artwork that carries the message that plastic does not belong in nature. Free. Questions? Call 689-6146.

Medicine in the 18th Century The Huntington Historical Society hosts a summer workshop, Medicine in the 18th Century, at the Daniel Kissam House, 434 Park Ave., Huntington on Aug. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. Did you ever wonder how doctors treated patients in the 18th century? Learn what medicines and procedures were used, we promise you will be surprised! Take a tour of The Daniel Kissam House, plant 12880 38150

Catch a performance of 'Moana Jr.' at the Smithtown Historical Society before it sets sail!

Photo by Courtney Braun

your own medicinal herbs and take home an herbal tea. For ages 7 to 12. Cost is $35 per child, $30 members. To register, visit www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Theater 'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit' Children’s theatre at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues with a perennial favorite, The Adventures of Peter Rabbit — an original musical based on the characters created by Beatrix Potter, on Saturdays at 11 a.m. through Aug. 14.

Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Rabbit and the McGregors come to life in this Theatre Three tradition. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Moana Jr.' The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts will present outdoor performances of Disney's Moana Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown through Aug. 14. Join Moana and the legendary demigod Maui as they embark on an epic journey of self discovery, as they both learn to harness the power that lies within. Featuring all the beloved songs from the film, the adventures of Moana come to life live on stage. Tickets are $18 per person. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

'The Little Mermaid Jr.' The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. through Aug. 22. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

All numbers are in (631) area code unless noted.

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Horoscopes of the week

HECKSCHER BLOOMS

Heckscher Park in Huntington was in full bloom on July 31. A gift to the people of Huntington by philanthropist August Heckscher, the eighteen acres of parkland and the Heckscher Museum of Art are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.

The park is currently hosting the Huntington Summer Arts Festival through Aug. 8.

Photos by Heidi Sutton

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Enjoy time spent connecting with some new people this week, Leo. It is a fine time to branch out of your typical social circles and embrace new friendships with confidence.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You gravitate toward people who prefer to see life through rose-colored glasses this week, Virgo. Enjoy this optimistic outlook and make the most of it.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 An intense phone call may put you on edge for a little while, Libra. But once you get to the heart of the matter and think things through, you can work it out.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your desire to socialize will be stronger than ever, so get out there and make a new friend or two. You will enjoy sharing ideas with others and trying some new things.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Appreciate all of the good things you have going in your life now, Sagittarius. Pay homage to those who have lent a hand or offered support that went above and beyond.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You may be on the brink of making a major move Capricorn. Try not to focus too much on all of the small details; look at the bigger picture.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A short trip out of town might be necessary to clear your head, Aquarius. Schedule some time to get away so you can rest, relax and recharge free of distraction.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Take some time alone this week to reorder your priorities, Pisces. You may have made commitments that no longer are vital.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Try to dig a little deeper and not take things at face value this week, Aries. Some surprising elements that you may not initially recognize are just waiting to be discovered.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It’s good to have a rich fantasy life to envision plans for the future, Taurus. Some of these ideas may come to fruition this week as you dig down deep into your creative side.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Avoid jumping to the conclusion that a romantic partner is looking to move on, Gemini. There may be another underlying factor at play that will soon come to light.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Some major news is the catalyst that ignites the flame for your motivation to change, Cancer. You may find you’re interested in volunteerism or another worthy project.

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