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May/June 2008
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not just trinkets but stories and legends
he life stories that you pass to your family are treasures that exceed any material value. Lasting Memories by Lori Burner is an invaluable and creative way to help share your family memories. Burner is a Colorado native who was selected as the Grandmother of the Year for 2007. She was originally inspired to write Lasting Memories because her own childhood lacked family unity and thus knowledge of family history. Believing she could prevent other families from the loss of knowledge she created the fill-
in story book to inspire grandparents to leave stories to their children. Lasting Memories provides prompts and questions to encourage story telling, and it includes space to allow for answers and stories to be written. It is a fantastic resource for younger generations to connect with older generations through stories of laughter, courage, and strength. Can you imagine the year 2080 and a member of your family being able to read about how life was in the 21st century? With technology and life changing rapidly, your own book will be intriguing for
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We want to hear from you! Tell us if you like what you see and what you would like to see more of! Legacies for future generations –
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generations to come. To get your own copy of Lasting Memories and to find out about the new Grandparent Club, please contact Lori Burner at 719647-0991 or lorilastingmemories@msn.com. Burner also teaches workshops at the Dorcy Cancer Center. Please contact Lynn at 557-3738 for class offerings or contact Lori.
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ummer temperatures cause bread to mold faster, but don’t worry. There are many ways to keep your bread fresh. It would be a shame to enjoy nutritious, fresh bread for fear of spoilage. Small households can bake smaller loaves; or bake traditional size loaves and freeze half of each loaf. If you like to toast your bread, halve your cooled bread and put half of each loaf into a quality freezer bag. If you want to slice it later, put uncut bread into freezer bags, freeze, and thaw as you need it. You can also shape part of your dough into pizza crusts
or rolls and freeze it unbaked. If you freeze dough, just be sure your recipe has about 1 TBS of sweetener in it so the yeast has something to feed on during its time in the freezer. Thaw frozen rolls, let them rise, and bake according to a roll recipe. Bread is getting expensive. Consider making it at home more economically. Kristine Hulet is teaching baking classes May 12th and 13th. Check out her blog at highaltitudebaking.blogspot. com for links to the newsletter and class schedule. She can also be reached at loves2bake@hotmail.com or 719251-8310. –Kristine the Baking Queen
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Make Eating a Priority
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ant to know one of the real secrets to feeling good and staying healthy this summer? Make eating a priority. Demanding schedules often lead to poor food choices or worse--skipping meals. Admit it – food is fuel for your body, and low quality fuel will undermine your health and stamina. Not maybe – for sure. Take responsibility – It’s your job to make sure you eat healthy, nobody else’s. Get back to basics - String
cheese, raw nuts, dried fruit, whole grain crackers, canned tuna, peanut butter, and raw vegetables are easy grab-n-go healthy choices. Always carry water – Even mild dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue, and muscle weakness. Don’t be fooled by “healthy” claims – Read the ingredients. Power bars, sports drinks, and energy drinks can have more sugar than a candy bar. –Jo Schrubbe, BS,BCN Therafit Smart Nutrition 719-248-0660