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2-Story lakefront estate with main house plus guest house with full kitchen and bedroom and bath. Main house with 4-bedrooms + Library, 4 full and 2 half baths. and 3-car side entry garage. Sweeping staircase to master suite on second floor with marble bath, his and hers dressing areas, walk in closets. Private sundeck overlooking lake. Kitchen with center island, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Many architectural details and crown molding thru-out plus; Family room with 20 ft ceilings and foyer and living room with 21 ft ceilings. All bedrooms with wood floors. All hurricane impact windows and doors and house generator.
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Uniquely private, botanical sanctuary with gated entry, large pond with fountains and waterfall. A 2 story main house; with Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Architecture plus a 1692 sq. ft. Barn with 3 stalls and tack room. Private master bedroom on 2nd floor with sitting area, loft and screened patio. Horses permitted; 500 ft. driveway, 3+ acres maintained with pride of ownership. 4 Bedrooms, 3 ½ Baths, 2 Car Garage with City Water..... and no HOA fees..
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Tudor lakefront estate in sought after Whispering Woods, a gated community. Completely renovated and totally rebuilt by South Shore Homes. 5 Bedrooms, Plus Den, 4 full baths, ½ bath. New electrical, new plumbing, new drywall, all hurricane impact windows and doors. 1000 Gallon gas tank that services the pool, spa, water heater, dryer, summer kitchen, Barbecue and New tankless water heaters. All new appliances, new bathrooms, new kitchen, new window treatments and fixtures, a must see.
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CASERAS IN PARKLAND GOLF & CC $545,000 First time offering, original owners in pristine condition and meticulously maintained-Shows better than a model. This 2nd Floor Caseras unit is loaded with extras and upgrades. 3 Bedrooms plus Den, 2 full baths and 2 car garage. Wood staircase and wood paneled custom elevator, all impact windows and doors, built-ins, crown moldings and more. With elegant decor, 4 BR/2BA/2CG.
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72, 73 Keeping Jazz Alive The Gold Coast Society is striving to renew interest in jazz music
HOLIDAY HISTORY 28, 29 The History of Santa Where did he come from and how did he get here? 32 Hanukkah The Festival of Lights explained 44 Bethlehem Revisited Take a step back in time to the town of Jesus’ birth
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Editor’s Letter 6 Parkland’s Mayor 8 Coral Springs’ Mayor 9 Community News 12, 13 Events Calendar 74 School News 88, 89 Parkland Library Events 92, 93 Last Word 118
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Guy Talk 46 Seasonal blues
Humor 50 An adult Charlie Brown tree
82 Restaurant Review Casa Tequila 86 Dr. Bob Prescription for happiness
Male Matters 54 Ode to my parents
90 Holiday Stress Children have anxiety too
Mom’s Perspective 56 Yeti’s, fire, and change
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Photo Page 66 Honoring the Veterans Holiday Meals 76, 77 Traditional foods for your table Busy Day Recipes 78 Love the other leftovers
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Elliot Goldenberg, an award-winning journalist, not only writes a humor column, but also writes books on espionage and terrorism.
Freelance writer/editor Cynthia MacGregor is the author of over 100 published books. She has also worked as the editor of magazines and books.
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here are plenty of reasons for happiness and excitement this month. As folks from all walks of life get ready to celebrate their holiday with family and friends, it’s nice to have a bit of history behind the tradition. We have a story on how Santa got his start, pages 28, 29. Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, also has an interesting meaning behind the celebration, page 32. Take a trip back in time to Bethlehem and see what the city looked like when Jesus was born, page 44. Interestingly enough is the fact that three holidays take place at the same time this year, page 36. While making your list of what to buy for whom, see which toys are trending and don’t forget the safety issues that come with buying gifts, page 22. There is plenty to do and see this holiday season, page 42. As stressful as this season can be for grown-ups, it can affect the young ones too. We provide some tips on how to keep your child from stressing out over the holidays, page 100. Women have come a long way in the workforce. They now fill jobs that only a few short centuries ago men pretty much exclusively did. We have female doctors, lawyers, senators, and executives to name a few. There are, though, a few jobs that women are doing that are quite unusual, page 60, 61. Is there anything more relaxing than sitting and enjoying the sounds of good music? With so many genres of music today, some seem to be pushed to the background. The Gold Coast Jazz Society is working hard to keep jazz from fading by introducing young musicians to its history and sounds, page 72, 73.
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With three new commissioners (Grace Solomon for District 2, Ken Cutler for District 3, and Bob Mayersohn for District 4) joining Commissioner Stacy Kagan and me on the dais, I know we have the skills to work together to build on the success of earlier Commissions to preserve a great future for Parkland.
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T hank you to all of the Parkland residents who took the time to come out and vote this year. I am both honored and humbled to have been elected as Parkland’s Mayor. It has been my privilege to serve the residents of Parkland over the past three and a half years as the City Commissioner for District 2 and I look forward to continuing to serve our community as Mayor.
Thank you to our wonderful city staff and to the wonderful, passionate, and involved residents of Parkland. On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to wish all of you a happy and safe Holiday Season. Your questions and concerns are important to me. Please feel free to email me at chunschofsky@cityofparkland.org. P
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his year has flown by. Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. On behalf of the City of Coral Springs, I wish you all a happy holiday season. I also hope to see you all at our Holiday Parade on Wednesday, December 14th. It all starts at 7pm as floats make their way down Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. This year, the parade will “Light Up the Night.” Please note that Sample Road, west of University Drive and east of NW 110th Avenue, and Coral Springs Drive, north of NW 29th Street and south of NW 37th Street, will be closed on the night of the parade from 5 until 10pm. For more information, visit CoralSprings.org/holidayparade. On Saturday, December 10th, bring your entire family to Downtown in December at the ArtWalk. The fun begins at 5pm and will include holiday treats, hot cocoa, and other fun winter surprises. The event is free but there will be food and refreshments available for purchase. For more details, call 954-344-1111.The ArtWalk is at 9405 NW 31st Ct., just west of University Drive. There will be free parking in the Downtown area. Make sure to visit the new and improved Farmers’ Market on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, from 9am to 1pm. The Market will run through April. If you didn’t have a chance to attend the ArtWalk Grand Opening, I encourage you to take a stroll and view the wonderful public art on display. I also want to invite our residents to our annual State of the City, which will be on Thursday, February 16th, at 6:30pm. The City will highlight its accomplishments over the past year, thank its volunteers, and end the night with a concert by Beatlemania. The event is free and will be at the Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Tickets are available first come, first served at City Hall and City Hall in the Mall starting next month. Please keep in mind that residents must be 13 to attend. P
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EVENTS CSCC Business Academy
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December 2nd, 8:30 to 11:30am The Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Academy at Mullins Hall, 10000 NW 29th Street, Coral Springs. Breakfast is included. Topics to be discussed are “Top Ten Ways to Avoid Employee Lawsuits,” by Greenspoon Marder and “Cyber Security: A Small Business Guide,” by AmTrust Bank. For information, email amanda@cschambeer.com
December 14th, 7 pm The City’s annual Holiday Parade will feature marching bands, decorated floats, and other entries along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. In case of inclement weather, the parade will be on December 15th. For more information on participating in the Holiday Parade, call 954-345-2112 or visit CoralSprings.org/holidayparade.
Holiday Craft Show December 3rd, 1 to 9pm; December 4th, 9am to 9pm; December 5th, 9am to 1pm The Southern Handcraft Society of Boca Raton will have its Annual Juried Craft show at the Patch Reef Park Community Center, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. For information, visit shsbova.com.
A Taste of the Holidays December 8th, 7pm The Friends of Music Inc., will host A Taste of the Holidays at Plaza del Lago at Heron Bay as part of Coral Springs Festival of the Arts. The event will have food, live entertainment, auctions, and raffles. Tickets must be purchased in advance, call Linda Hanson at 954-461-8023 or email llhncs@aol.com.
Downtown in December December 10th, 5 to 10pm Bring the family to the City’s Downtown in December at ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court. This free event will include holiday treats, hot cocoa, and other winter surprises. For more information, visit coralsprings.org.
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December 10th, 5:30 to 9:30pm Sugar Ray and The Bluetones perform. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy live music and food trucks at the Michael Udine Amphitheater,10555 Trails End. Visit cityofparkland.org for more information.
The Walk at 2600 - 2920 University Drive will be hosting its Eighth Annual Winter Wonderland. The event will have live music with The Front Street Band and Where’s George? Rock Duo, face painting, train rides, holiday scavenger hunt, holiday crafts, face painting, and photos with Santa. The Walk will also have Toys for Tots, so bring an unwrapped new toy for a child in need. The event is free. For more information, call 954-340-6070. 12
Coral Springs Farmers’ Market December 11th, 9am The Coral Springs Farmers’ Market features more than 50 vendors selling fresh and organic products. The market is at 9405 NW 31st Court, Coral Springs. Visit coralsprings.org. DECEMBER 2016
Kruel Classic December 15th, 2pm Teams from local schools will compete against teams from 12 different states for the prestigious Kreul Championship. The event will be at 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. The non-profit Kreul tournament provides exposure for aspiring players and benefits the organization’s academic scholarship fund for South Florida students. Visit coralsprings.org.
Winter Break Program December 26th to 30th, 8:30am to 5:30pm Joy Deco will provide a winter break program at the Heron Bay Clubhouse, 6100 Heron Bay Blvd. The program is for children ages 5 to 10. It includes activities, sports, drama, arts and crafts. For prices, information, and to register by December 21st, call 954-971-9917.
CENTERSTATE BANK OPENS NEW LOCATION CenterState Bank opened its newest branch at 10385 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs. CenterState offers the latest in banking while it specializes in personal treatment of each customer.
Kendra Salerno, left, retail market manager, and Cindy Brief, CS Chamber president.
Kendra Salerno,center left, and Joy Carter, Coral Springs City Commissioner, cut the ribbon along with the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce,branch staff, and CSB customers.
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Golf Classic raises $160,000
The Boca Chamber celebrated its 64th Annual Celebration at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Nearly 250 professionals gathered for the black tie affair. The Chamber honored the end of Chairman Jerry Fedele’s reign and welcomed the new Chair of the Board of Directors, Ethel Isaacs Williams. She currently serves as the Director of Corporate Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion for NextEra Energy, Inc. Prior to her time with Florida Power & Light, she was the principal and owner of the Law Office of Isaacs Williams. She is a native of Palm Beach County, and is committed to continued service in this community.
4KIDS of South Florida hosted the 7th Annual South Florida Orphans Classic & Auction raising more than $160,000. More than 100 community leaders and 4KIDS advocates gathered for a morning of golf with the goal to create more homes for kids in crisis. All of the proceeds will go to recruiting, training, and licensing Christian foster families in Broward, Palm Beach, and the Treasure Coast counties.
Ethel Isaacs Williams delivering her speech after being announced as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.
Coral Springs office staff includes: Yadini Poonaie, left, Personal Banker, Jeanie Collado, Teller, Debbie Kelljchian, Teller Supervisor, Nancy Davis, Personal Banker, and Sophia Rowe, Assistant Branch Manager.
and others are monitoring the Zika virus. For information on prevention and links to regularly updated sources, visit the Zika virus page at www.cityofparkland.org/zika or call 855-622-6735.
Volunteer Parkland Earn volunteer hours by helping others, or helping the City of Parkland. Gardening, Parks and Recreation events, the Parkland Library, and community events and projects are among the volunteer opportunities available. For information and to apply online visit: www. cityofparkland.org/volunteer or call 954-757-4145.
Coral Springs wins award for 37th time
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The City of Coral Springs was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report. The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and
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The Amphitheater at Pine Trails Park was renamed the Michael Udine Amphitheater at Pine Trails Park in Parkland. Udine was elected the 11th mayor of Parkland in 2006 and his last day of mayor was November 2. The announcement to rename the amphitheater was made at that meeting. Udine was elected to the District Three Seat on the Broward County Commission. He was the second longest serving mayor in Parkland history. Sal Pagliara was served the most years from 1988 to 2003 and the Parkland City Hall is named after him.
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Caryn Gardner-Young, the former city manager of Parkland, reached a separation agreement with the City of Parkland. Her last day was November 30. She will stay on with the City as an outside Caryn Gardner-Young consultant. In part of a statement she read during a recent Commission meeting, GardnerYoung said: “During my tenure, the City has accomplished so much. We built a new and rebuilt an existing fire station, stations 109 and 42, we completed the last 30 acres at Pine Trails Park, we built a new dog park, Barkland, we created DECEMBER 2016
the largest farmer’s market in Broward County, we moved the county line from Palm Beach County to Broward County bringing 1,900 acres into Broward and potentially all into the City, and we opened and took over operations of the City’s Community Center just to name a few. The residents feel the City is going in the right direction by the high scores we have received in our citizen surveys. The City is in great financial condition having survived the 2008-2009 recession without a loss in the level of service and we are preparing financially for the future.” Parkland earned a national reputation for being a leader in many areas. The City was designated as a Playful City since 2007, issued the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the GFOA since 2007, Top Rated Small Towns and City in 2010, Best Intergenerational Community in 2014, Top Ten Places to Live in Florida in 2015, 14th Best City for Young Families in 2015, Best Small City in the Nation for Families in 2015, fourth most Successful City in Florida in 2016, and lowest or second lowest crime rate in Broward County since 2009. P
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The first thing I noticed about Annette when she came to my office was the way she walked. Her hand would periodically touch the walls of the hallway, as if she wasn’t sure of her balance. I soon found out, she wasn’t really sure of anything. “I’ve been depressed pretty much my whole life. It’s just that it’s gotten worse lately.” Annette continued, “My doctor changed my meds last December to a combination of Lexapro and Abilify but I still feel down.” “Two out of three people treated for depression still have depressive symptoms. They call it treatment-resistant depression, and drugs such Abilify are often added, to augment the effects of antidepressants. Unfortunately, they have side effects.” “You’re telling me! Before this I was on Symbyax and I gained nine pounds in three weeks! Despite dieting for forever, I still haven’t lost that weight.”1 “Abilify and Symbyax both can cause weight gain and diabetes. And since you aren’t getting that great of a response from them, perhaps we should look elsewhere. Perhaps we can fix your depression and help you lose weight at the same time.” “My psychiatrist sent me here because she wants you to look at my thyroid. Do you think that could be it?” “Though it is possible to ‘just be depressed’, I tend to think there is some specific cause. Hypothyroidism is one classic cause of depression, and thyroid medicines have been used quite effectively to improve mood and energy.”2 “I really hope it is my thyroid. That would fix a lot of my problems, even my weight.” “Your thyroid isn’t the only thing I want to look at though. The way you wobbled down the hallway makes me wonder if you are low in vitamin D. Deficiencies of that vitamin lead to poor coordination and balance.” “But we live in Florida. Don’t I get enough vitamin D from the sun?” “Unfortunately, no. Even in Boca Raton, I’ve seen many patients with insufficient vitamin D, and vitamin D deficiency is yet another cause of treatment-resistant depression and weight gain.”3 I finished my physical exam. “Within a few weeks, your blood tests for thyroid and vitamin D will be back. Until that happens, however, I think we should try some high-dose vitamin D supplements. Though we are going to use doses far higher than a multivitamin, it is extremely safe with no side effects.” Annette’s vitamin D level was indeed low, and at her follow up visit, she was already feeling significantly better. “As your psychiatrist suspected, your test for thyroid antibodies was positive. You also have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.” “So what does that mean?” “Thyroid antibodies interfere with the ability of other thyroid lab tests to detect which patients will respond to thyroid medication.
Even though your TSH test was within the normal range, you probably would respond well to thyroid medication.”4 The combination of vitamin D and thyroid hormone seemed to do the trick. Annette’s mood improved to the point where she had desire to do things again. And no longer on the Abilify, the weight was far easier to lose. “I’m playing tennis again, and honestly, I think that extra vitamin D is helping my tennis serve too!” REFERENCES: [1] Callan JA. Weight gain with atypical antipsychotic drugs in bipolar disorder. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2009 Sep; 47(9):11-2. [2] Kelly T, Lieberman DZ. The use of triiodothyronine as an augmentation agent in treatment-resistant bipolar II and bipolar disorder NOS. J Affect Disord. 2009 Aug; 116(3):222-6. [3] Jorde R. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on symptoms of depression in overweight and obese subjects: randomized double blind trial. J Intern Med. 2008 Dec; 264(6):599-609. [4] Lojko D. L-thyroxine augmentation of serotonergic antidepressants in female patients with refractory depression. J Affect Disord. 2007 Nov;103(1-3):253-6.
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It’s the mark of the holiday season for parents across the country. Crowded malls, extended store hours, and painfully long lines - all for toys that will seemingly sell out no matter how early they decide to get their holiday shopping done. However, with popular retailers such as Toys ‘R Us and Walmart releasing their predictions for the hottest toys of the season well before Halloween, family and friends will get ahead of the curve. Based on polls, which surveyed hundreds of children ages 18 months to 12 years, this year’s most popular gifts will fit the personalities of any child, ranging from high-tech robotic pets, classic Nerf guns, and Barbie Dream Houses to educational toys that teach children to code.
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FOR THE CURIOUS: Books, board games, and science experiments have long been replaced with the newest in technology for educational toys. This holiday season the trend focuses on technological and engineering skills for children as young as toddlers. Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar
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A simple toy that is perfect for introducing pre-school aged children to the concept of coding, the Code-aPillar has a motorized head and eight segments that can be taken apart and rearranged. Each combination of segments makes the caterpillar move in a different direction and perform different actions. The caterpillar’s simplicity, flashing colors, and sounds engage toddlers for hours while reinforcing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
It’s not just about video games anymore. Digital toys can interact with children, whether it be on a screen or in the form of a stuffed animal.
Circuit Maze Board Game This board game teaches older children (and even adults) the basics of circuits - all without being in danger of being electrocuted. It’s an easy concept: read the card and arrange the tokens so it creates a circuit that will light up the board. However, with 60 levels that increase in difficulty, children will be honing logic and reasoning to solve the challenges. This gift is perfect for a variety of interests, from puzzle-lovers to aspiring electrical engineers. 22
Little Live Pets Snuggles My Dream Puppy It’s an almost life-like pet that is projected as one of the most demanded toys for the holiday season. Its behavior mimics a puppy to a tee: pat his head or rub his tummy and he’ll give you a content sound; forget to feed him, and he’ll start whining. Unlike its predecessor, Fur Real Friends, Snuggles is far more technologically and physically advanced. His stomach moves up and down, even during the night when he’s ‘sleeping,’ and his fur is soft enough to cuddle with. This toy has all the qualities of a dog - minus the mess. Cozmo Wall-E fans will be overjoyed to receive Cozmo, a real-life robot that will develop a unique personality the more it interacts with its user. Referred to as a ‘supercomputer on wheels,’ Cozmo is capable of expressing hundreds of emotions. It’s small enough to fit in your hands, and all it needs is a compatible iOS or Android device.
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FOR THE OLD-SCHOOLERS: Barbie Dream Houses and Nerf guns have been classic staples of childhood for decades. New developments in design and technology will cater to the latest generation of toy owners. Barbie Fashionistas Original, Petite, Tall, Curvy Long gone are the days of the stereotypical Barbie doll: blondehaired, blue-eyed, impossibly perfect proportions. Mattel’s latest Barbie line features dolls of all different ethnicities and sizes, from short, curvy, tall, white, black, to Asian. Children will be sure to find a doll who looks like them, all while promoting confidence. Nerf Rival Khaos MXVI-4000 Designed to appeal to older children, the latest Nerf gun is a fully motorized blaster that can fire 40 rounds of foam balls in just 11 seconds. Parents, be careful using this toy in the house: the gun can fire foam balls at up to 70 MPH.
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Over-sized floaties are on the wish list for every teenager on social media. Kids and parents alike will enjoy lounging on a six-foot swan in the pool, and teenagers will love posting pictures on it with their friends on Instagram.
Before buying a toy, parents should read the warning labels and be aware of potential safety hazards.
by Ramisha Maruf Pay attention to age recommendations Age-appropriate toys are especially critical for toddlers - children at this age are just now learning to utilize their sensory skills, and tend to put objects in their mouths. Fisher Price recommends buying toys that are lightweight, non-toxic, colorful, and have numerous textures for toddlers. Buy toys that you believe will best fit your child’s age and skill level. Always buy a helmet According to John Hopkins, the overwhelming cause of toy injuries are from riding toys, such as bicycles and scooters. The injuries sustained from bicycles are often the most ominous, many causing concussions or significant brain injuries. When purchasing a bike, it is imperative to also buy a helmet. The helmet should contain a sticker that says it’s approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and should fit the child’s head snugly. Avoid toys with choking hazards
Razor’s newest invention allows wannabe surfers to ride the waves - on dry land. Its innovative design with 360-degree wheels allows riders to make sharp turns and effortlessly glide on sidewalks. Fans of the RipStik will love Rip Surf's flexibility. Swan Floatie
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Parents should go gift shopping for younger children by using this rule of thumb: avoid buying toys that have a diameter of less than 1.75 inches. Any part of a toy that can fit inside of an empty toilet paper roll, according to Everyday Health, can pose a significant choking hazard. Toys that are filled with small pellets or beads, like some stuffed animals, should not be given to small children in case any were to fall out. If any toys with small parts are gifted to older children, parents should teach them to keep it out of reach from their younger brothers and sisters. Remain aware No matter how experienced the child may be in skateboarding or bicycling, it is important that parents still supervise. Take the time to create a safe environment for play both inside and outside the house, and keep an eye out for potential dangers. Any toys with frayed wires and sharp points should be discarded immediately. It is also wise to keep up with toy recalls, with update recall listings at cpsc.gov/recalls
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e’s known by many names in many languages: Santa Clause (a.k.a. Claus), Father Christmas, and Saint Nick just to name a few. Some believe in him, some do not. For those who do, he comes every Christmas. But there’s one thing we can all agree on, he has a long history, and it all begins with Saint Nicholas.
Nicholas of Myra). As you can well imagine, numerous legends and miracles are attributed to Saint Nicholas. When he was an infant, his mother was
Saint Nicholas Most experts in religious folklore believe that there is no hard evidence to support that St. Nicholas ever existed as a human. In fact, there are quite a few indicators that the legend of St. Nick is based on ancient Pagan tales centuries before the founding of Christianity. This should not be too much of a surprise since many other ancient Pagan gods and goddesses were similarly Christianized in the early centuries of the Church. Santa’s legends appear to have been mainly created out of myths attributed to the Greek god Poseidon, the Roman god Neptune, and the Teutonic god Hold Nickar. During the Middle Ages, the Christian church created a fictional life history for St. Nicholas, the earliest on record was Hagios Nikolaos (Greek for St.
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said to have nursed him only on Wednesdays and Fridays; he fasted the remaining days. (now that’s willpower for a baby!) Throughout his life, he is reputed to having adored children, often throwing gifts (anonymously that is) into the windows of their homes. One fable recounts a sailor who fell overboard and was reputedly saved by Nicholas when the saint walked on water, retrieved the sailor and carried him back to the ship. Then we have the
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story of an innkeeper who had robbed and dismembered some students. Well… Nicholas faithfully reassembled them and restored them to life! Now that’s a talent! Another story has Nicholas taking pity on an impoverished family with three daughters who faced the threat of being forced into prostitution because they had no wedding dowries. For two of the daughters, the ever-resourceful (and apparently wealthy) St. Nick crept up to their house at night and threw bags of gold through a bedroom window. For the last daughter, he threw a bag of gold down the chimney — which landed in a stocking that she had set by the fireplace for drying. Get it now? So, the traditional association of chimneys and stockings with Santa Clause comes from this story. Last, but not least, Nicholas was also noted for rewarding children with treats if they had studied their catechism and behaved well. This is how St. Nicholas became the patron saint of schoolchildren and sailors.
Santa Clause The metamorphosis of Saint Nicholas to Santa Clause has taken place primarily in America but with inspiration from the Dutch. In the early days of the New Amsterdam colony, the Dutch Sinterklass became known
It has appeared countless times since.
among their English-speaking neighbors as “Santa Clause” (or “Saint Nick”). In 1809, Washington Irving, a member of the New York Historical Society (which promoted a Dutch Saint Nicholas as its patron saint), created a tale of a chubby, pipe-smoking little Saint Nicholas who rode a magic horse through the air visiting all the houses in New York. The elfish figure was small enough to slide down chimneys with gifts for the good children and switches for the bad ones.
Thomas Nast The 19th century American cartoonist Thomas Nast, who amazingly had lived on the same West 23rd Street as Dr. Moore, did a series of Christmas drawings for Harper’s Weekly. The Harper’s story was where today’s much familiar fat and rosy cheeked Santa with his large beard and ringing bell made his debut. (This came after a series of modifications of the little elflike creature depicted in Dr. Moore’s poem.)
So, you could say that today’s Santa Clause is the sum total of several trends, customs and beliefs that only became unified about a century and a half ago. His story is retold every Christmas as a loose-knit collection of tales attributed to the three given to him in America: St. Nicholas, Kriss Kringle, and Santa Clause.
Of course, no story about Santa would be complete without another colorful New York vignette. You see, little more than a century ago, eight-year old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of The New York Sun enquiring as to if there really was a Santa Clause. The editor replied, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Clause.” Santa has been real for millions of children ever since.
Clement Clark Moore Much of the present form of the
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Santa story is most certainly due to the works of two New Yorkers, Dr. Clement Clark Moore and Thomas Nast, the latter is often acclaimed as the “Father of the American Cartoon.” In 1822, Dr. Moore wrote a Christmas poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, to read to his children on Christmas Eve. The following year, Harriet Butler read the poem and requested a copy from him. Later, she sent it, without Moore’s consent, for publishing to The New York Sentinel. Although in Santa’s vernacular that might have been “naughty,” the poem became immensely popular across the United States. As for the apparent plagiarism, in 1938 Moore revealed that St. Nicholas was his creation.
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The Festival of Lights
he Talmud does not have much to say about Hanukkah. In fact, there are but 40 lines spread out among a number of different volumes. The passages are cryptic, subjecting them to frequent reinterpretation through the ages. This has continued up to our own age. Regrettably, this has led many to mold the holiday to their own liking and to ignore the magnificence of what is truly a wondrous tradition—one that pays tribute to the undefeatable spirit of the Jewish people.
Hanukkah comes from the Hebrew word meaning dedication. The history of Hanukkah begins with Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) who, after conquering Syria, Egypt, and Judea, allowed all people to continue to observe their chosen religions. It wasn’t until more than a century and a half later that one of the successors of Alexander the Great, Antiochus IV (216-164 BCE), caused a great upheaval among the Jewish population. Under the reign of Antiochus, the Jewish people were required to worship Greek gods. In 165 32
BCE, the Jews decided to rebel against this law and formed a crusade against Antiochus.
The commanding general of the Jewish rebel army was the great Judah, known to the world as Judah the Maccabee (or Judas Maccabaeus as he was called in Shakespeare’s Love’s Labor’s Lost). After defeating the Greek army, Judah and his soldiers entered Jerusalem in triumph and ritually cleansed the Temple, which had been left in ruins as a result of desecrations carried out by Antiochus’ army. After restoring the Temple to its former glory, the Maccabees reestablished traditional Jewish worship there and installed Jonathan Maccabee, a brother of Judas, as High Priest. On the 25th day of Kislev, they dedicated the Temple by lighting a restored Menorah. Although they were only able to find enough oil to keep the Menorah lit for one day, a miracle occurred in which the Menorah stayed lit for eight days. Thus, the Festival of Lights was born to commemorate that day in the Temple DECEMBER 2016
when the miracle of the Menorah first occurred. Observant Jews celebrate the miracle of the oil by placing eight candles in the Menorah and lighting one candle on each of the eight days of Hanukkah. Although not considered a holy day, Hanukkah is nevertheless celebrated by Jews around the world in observance of the miracle of the oil that occurred in the Temple. Hanukkah traditionally begins on the 25th day of the ninth Hebrew month. Research also reveals that there are two types of Menorahs: one is sevenbranched and one is eight-branched. There was a prohibition against the use of a seven-branched Menorah similar to the one used in the original temple. The Hanukkah Menorah has a place for eight candles as well as a ninth candle set apart from the rest. Tradition says that the eight candles commemorate the miracle of the oil while the ninth candle, the Shamash, symbolizes light. The Hanukkah tradition serves to remind all of us that God makes miracles for those who stand up for truth and justice. P
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DECEMBER DEALS: Three holidays at once The menorah is lit for eight consecutive nights. Hanukkah – although never really considered a major religious Jewish holiday – is celebrated by families exchanging gifts each night, singing Hanukkah songs, spinning the dreidel, and giving the children Hanukkah gelt – chocolate coins covered in tin foil. As part of the
Expect this holiday season to be even more hectic – or perhaps more festive – than usual. It depends whom you ask.
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lame it on the Jewish calendar, because this year the first day of Hanukkah actually falls on Christmas Day, a somewhat uncommon occurrence. Some have even gone so far as to calling it, “Chrismukkah.” And because the Jewish holiday also happens to overlap the start of Kwanzaa, some have even dubbed this holiday season as, “Chrismukkahwanza.” Rabbi Bradd Boxman, of Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland, said the holiday season is not always easy for Jews. “It’s a tough time for Jews,” he said. “It’s a minor holiday. Christmas takes all the air out of it. All we hear about is Christmas starting months before. It’s like the whole world’s having a party and we’re not included.” This year might be somewhat different according to Boxman. “We don’t feel left out because we’re all celebrating together. It might be better for interfaith families,” he said. “It makes the holidays more special,” said Chris Crippen, a Boynton Beach resident. “It would be nice to light the menorah with the glow of Christmas tree lights in the background.” Jews worldwide will be lighting the first candle on the menorah at sundown December 24th. (That is Christmas Eve for any visitors from another world who are reading this.) 36
tradition, Jewish families eat foods fried in oil, most notably potato pancakes called latkes. A joint Christmas/Hanukkah season might present higherthan-normal crowds for late December shoppers. Evelyn Rodriguez, of Miami, was shopping at Coral Square Mall with friends. She had no idea both holidays fell on the same day this year. “That means the malls will be extra crowded, almost horrible,” she said. But will this deter her from hitting the store aisles for last-minute shopping? “No way,” she said. Her friend, Carmela Mercado, said it won’t matter to her either way. “It depends on the post office. I shop on Amazon,” she said. For those wondering why Jewish holidays fall on different dates each year, it’s because of the moon. Yes, you heard right; it’s because of the moon. For the most part, the Jewish calendar is based upon lunar cycles. The calendar we are familiar with is based on the sun. DECEMBER 2016
Actually, it’s not that simple, explains Rabbi Boxman. He said the lunar year is somewhat shorter than the solar year. The Jewish calendar loses about 11 days a year relative to the solar calendar. However, ancient rabbis devised a solution to “push back on this” which still works these many centuries later. “About 2,000 years ago, the rabbis added an extra month every two or three years,” he said. “It’s an ingenious mathematics formula.” As a result, Jewish holidays might vary by date year to year, but only over a five or six-week time frame. He pointed out a few years back the first day of Hanukkah fell on Thanksgiving Day. The Muslim calendar is purely lunar, the rabbi said. Therefore, holidays can vary greatly year to year. “Ramadan can occur in completely different seasons each year,” he said. Although Jewish holidays vary year to year using our calendar, the date always remains the same on the Jewish calendar. All in all, everyone has a different opinion on how to manage these overlapping holidays. “Makes no difference to me,” said Michael Goffredo of Boca Raton. Arnie Kover, a Boynton Beach resident, has a novel approach. “Latkes and turkey, candles and Christmas lights…and gifts galore. What could be bad?” P
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by Cynthia MacGregor Shawn Beckowitz as Santa and his wife Andrea as an elf.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE SANTA CLAUS An Area “Santa” Shares His Story
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ittle kids wait expectantly on Christmas Eve, faces lit up with joy. Santa’s coming! But Santa, who’s all about making kids happy, looks forward to seeing the kids too. At least, he does if the “Santa” in question is Loxahatchee resident Shawn Beckowitz, who has done Santa gigs since he was 19. Shawn and his wife, Andrea, had a costume character company, hiring out princesses, other characters, and Santa for children’s birthday parties. At that time, Shawn was not portraying Santa himself. But in 2010 the decline in the economy got to them and they closed up shop. They still got a lot of calls for Santa, however, and Shawn decided to step back into the Santa role. The calls came from malls, stores, preschools, elementary schools, cities offering programs for their local kids, nonprofits, and several large corporations, including Neiman Marcus, that were doing benefits for underprivileged children. There were also calls from private people who wanted to book a Santa visit in their homes. Shawn, who is a firefighter in his “other life,” arranged to take his vacation time in the two weeks preceding Christmas Eve so he could accept as many Santa bookings as possible. Working 12 to 14 hours a day, he typically gets just over 100 gigs in the two-week time period. In the mornings and afternoons, he goes to schools and daycare centers, and works benefits in the evenings. There are also benefit parties and personal visits to kids’ houses. Asked what impelled him to start being 40
a Santa impersonator, Shawn answers, “I’ve always been a big Christmas person. It’s a happy time of year. I love children. The benefit of being Santa is seeing the sparkle, and the belief, in the kids’ eyes.” Santa “cheats” a little to foster that belief: With home visits, he talks to the parents ahead of time and gets “inside information” about the kids. When he talks to the kids and mentions their new puppy, their trip to Colorado over the summer, and other such tidbits, the kids are more willing to accept that he really is Santa.
grandparents or a neighbor at the fence will cry during a visit. Teachers have shed tears during school visits,” he said. As with any event, there are occasional mishaps. Shawn-as-Santa arrives in a pickup truck labeled Santa’s Southern Express, complete with Christmas decorations, a siren, emergency lights, and blaring Christmas music. This is true whether the venue is a private home, a
Shawn’s wife, Andrea, plays an elf, and their daughters, now 23 and 17, play elves too. Their “elf names” are Jingle and Cinnamon.
Shawn’s favorite thing about playing Santa is the personal satisfaction he gets from making other people happy at Christmastime. It isn’t all ho-ho-ho and jolly, though. “Two years ago, a woman called for her friend’s daughter, who was terminally ill and wasn’t going to make it to Christmas. So her family was having ‘Christmas in September’ for the girl, who was only five years old. Would we do a Santa visit in September? Of course, we did. The girl passed away two days after our visit. That was a tough visit. You know it’s the child’s last Christmas, and she’s so young and so small.” As Shawn recounts the story, he has to pause several times to get control of his emotions. Shawn tells of others crying too — not just in circumstances like the dying five-year-old, but in more ordinary visits as well. “Frequently the parents or DECEMBER 2016
school, or a corporate event. “One year we got our addresses mixed up and arrived with lights, sirens, and Christmas music blasting. The parents were as amazed as the kids were because we were three houses down from where we should have been.” Shawn is what’s known as an “artificial Santa,” meaning that his beard is not real. “Today,” he explains, “most people want to book a real bearded Santa. You have to really sell the kids with today’s internet, movies, etc. But I am proud that we make such a connection to kids that families and organizations keep booking us even though I’m an ‘artificial.’” The two times Shawn will not appear as Santa are Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. “That is our time together, not as Santa and his elves but as a family—my wife, my daughters, and me.” P
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by David Volz
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Holiday Fun The Holiday season is right around the corner and many cities and businesses are planning events and celebrations that are sure to be enjoyable and family friendly. On Saturday, December 10, the City of Coral Springs will host Downtown in December, a winter themed event at The ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court. The activity begins at 5pm and will include holiday treats, hot cocoa, and winter activities. The event is free, food and refreshments will be available for purchase. There will be snow for the children and free parking in the Downtown area. The City of Coral Springs will host its annual Holiday Parade on Wednesday, December 14, at 7pm. The parade will feature marching bands from the local high schools and middle schools, decorated floats, members of the police and fire departments and their vehicles. Also, members of faith groups, civic organizations, businesses, athletic teams, and scouting groups participate and walk along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. The bands will stop in front of the reviewing stand and give a performance. Before the holiday parade, folks can participate in the Coral Springs Holiday 42
Mile along Sample Road near Coral Springs Drive at 6:15pm. This is a timed one-mile event, with awards for the top three male and female participants in each age category. Residents should note that Sample Road west of University Drive and east of NW 110th Avenue, and Coral Springs Drive north of NW 29th Street and south of NW 37th Street, will be closed on the night of the parade from 5pm until about 10pm. In case of rain the parade will be on Thursday, December 15.
other characters. The mayor will light the community Yuletide Tree to ring in the holiday season. On December 11, the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce will host the Holiday Boat Parade. This free event brings out the creative side of boat captains as they cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway. Participating vessels are decorated for the holidays with lights and music. The boats sail
The City of Parkland will have Snowfest on December 15. It is a family friendly event that includes snow for children and an elevated slide. It takes place at Terramar Park from 5 to 8pm. There will be food trucks, music, contests, and events for children. There will be a lighted fairy on stilts to entertain people. This event is limited to Parkland residents. Register at Cityofparkland.org/snowfest or call 954-757-4105. The City of Pompano Beach will begin the holiday season with the Yuletide Parade and Celebration on Thursday, December 3, at 6:30pm. It will start on Riverside Drive, head west on Atlantic Boulevard and end at McNab Park. The Parade will feature floats, marching bands, dancers, fire clowns, and other entertainment. After the Yuletide Parade, there will be a party at McNab Park. It will include children’s activities, inflatable slides and a visit from Santa Claus and DECEMBER 2016
through Pompano Beach and surrounding towns. The parade begins at Lake Santa Barbara at 6pm and cruises the Intracoastal Waterway ending at the Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge. P
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HOLIDAYS
by Dale King
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he holy season leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ, according to Christian tradition, arrived with the start of Advent in late November. A jubilee of special celebratory events will mark the most wonderful time of the year in cities around the world. First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs will again give people of all faiths a chance to experience the town of Bethlehem as it may have appeared 2,000 years ago. “Bethlehem Revisited,” a live, interactive exhibit, complete with volunteers in ancient garb tending to 17 shops in the bustling city where Jesus was to be born, will again draw as many as 10,000 visitors during its five-night run December 9th through 13th. Volunteers dressed as shepherds, a rabbi, an innkeeper, and the wise men will participate, and live animals will also be on hand.
elaborate, but the story told on all five nights is the same – the birth of Jesus Christ according to the gospel of St. Luke. “The nativity is the focus of the exhibit,” Brockway said. “It begins as the gospel begins, with people returning to the city for the census.” On opening night of this year’s display, a ceremony involving Roman guards unlatching the gates and allowing visitors in will kick off the fiveevening presentation.
Don Weber blows the shofar – an instrument formed from a ram’s horn – at last year’s Bethlehem Revisited sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs.
Attendees will move to the census room and sign in, then go to the rabbi’s chamber for a discussion of prophesies. Then, to the marketplace where shops featuring precious metals, music, perfumes, pottery, Bob Darga in the leather shop at last year’s baked goods, and other wares will intrigue Bethlehem Revisited sponsored by First visitors. As this is a play, Bethlehem United Methodist Church of Coral Springs. “residents” don’t actually sell anything real, and they are directed to remain in character. The bakery is of particular importance since the name, Bethlehem, means “house of bread.” Church members, often entire families, have spent weeks putting together the framework for ancient Bethlehem. Beginning in October, workers have been assembling the nativity city.
Parishioners and children from First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs in the basket shop
“The church used to have a live nativity scene,” said Janet Brockway, this year’s event coordinator whose family – husband Michael and children – has been involved since 1995, two years after it began. Based on an idea that a parishioner brought from Texas, First United decided to recreate Bethlehem for a week in December. “It started with six shops, some clothesline and trees, and 600 visitors,” she said. The revisited holy city is now more 44
This year’s presentation has special meaning to the Rev. Vance Rains, who just came to the church from Jacksonville as its new pastor. “He is extremely supportive,” Brockway said. “He has never seen this before.”
From left, Jay Rodriguez, Steve Thomas, Jim Endres, Tony Viera, and Anthony Gonzales are dressed as Roman soldiers at last year’s Bethlehem Revisited sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs.
What the minister and others will see is a recreation of Bethlehem that’s as accurate as church folks can make. “Through the years, we have done a lot of research and tried to make it as authentic as we can.” Brockway said.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 8650 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs (just east of University Drive), will sponsor its Bethlehem Revisited event Dec. 9-13 at the church.
“It has become a tradition for a lot of people in Coral Springs and other communities,” she said. “It’s free, but donations are accepted. It’s something to do, and share with the family. This is kind of like our Christmas card to the community.” P DECEMBER 2016
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Bethlehem Revisited will be open from 7 to 9pm on Friday, Dec. 9; 6 to 9pm on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11; and, 7 to 9pm on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 12 and 13. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For details, call the church office at 954-752-0333 or visit firstchurchcoralsprings.org.
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t’s during this period of late November and December when there’s a variety of elements I find pleasing. The cooler weather is a big one. Give me low 50s and 60s all yearlong and I’d be happy. A jog or walk around the neighborhood will not feel any better than it does now. Then there are sports. Baseball is long finished, but hockey and basketball are in full swing, and football is now getting to the good stuff. NFL teams are making their last push for a spot in the playoffs. College bowl games, even meaningless ones, are still fun. NCAA basketball is hitting full stride too. Whatever you like – and I like it all – it’s there in bunches.
With the holidays comes what feels like a collective deceleration of our society, at least a couple of weeks of diversion from the typical routine of the year, a period with some days off, visits to the stores for gifts, maybe some travel. I dig the festive lights around the neighborhoods and even the radio channels dedicated for a few weeks to holiday songs. I was born in the winter and maybe that has something to do with it. I just feel good this time of year. 46
Unfortunately, many people experience a different mood during these months, Seasonal Affective Disorder or a milder version sometimes called “winter blues.” This is a type of depression that recurs in relation to seasonal changes, and most commonly affects people in the late fall and winter months. Fittingly, December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health’s website, in addition to feelings of depression, this disorder during the winter is characterized by low energy, social withdrawal, and a propensity to overeat (with a particular craving for carbohydrates). The effects of SAD is seen in increasing numbers in populations further from the equator. Women and young adults are more often affected. About ten to 20 percent of Americans may suffer from mild symptoms of winter blues. Fortunately, only one percent of Floridians experience SAD. Causes can include biochemical changes related to the shortening of daylight hours in the winter, such as the increased production of melatonin due to more darkness, as well as difficulty regulating serotonin, an important neurotransmitter related to mood. DECEMBER 2016
Some preventative tips are to seek exposure to light and sunshine, and keep a regular sleep schedule. In addition, as hard as it is this time of year, avoidance of overeating is also recommended. Seasonal depression is treatable by various methods, including medication,
cognitive-behavioral therapy, light therapy, and vitamin D supplements. If you know anyone who could benefit from professional treatment related to seasonal depression, there is a wealth of information online that should get them started in the right direction.
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on’t know if you’ve caught wind of it, but there’s a trend to make holiday trees out of something unusual. Unopened wine bottles. Empty wine bottles. Unopened beer cans and bottles. Empty beer cans and bottles. Unopened liquor bottles. Empty liquor bottles. Add a couple of strings of white mini-lights, and voila, your living room now resembles an uber-trendy bar. Or a cruise ship. Aren’t you just the cat’s meow. Next, by all means, post many pictures on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Because nothing says the holidays like telling the world just how much you are in love with alcohol. Now, I adore my glass (or two) of wine just as much as the next suburban mom. When my boys were teenagers, it was a great way to mellow out when all I wanted to do was wring their hormoneravaged little necks. I am rather certain, however, that constructing a liquor bottle tree in the house and worshipping it would have maybe sent the wrong message to the impressionable minds in my life. And the kids, too. 50
Back to social media. This intrepid reporter’s investigation into alcoholic Christmas trees has revealed some pretty darned interesting phenomenon. It used to be Martha Stewart’s exclusive domain to make the rest of us feel like we were born with only thumbs permanently encumbered by Band-Aids. Now we have Pinterest. Where crafty folks post pictures of their perfectly turned out DIY projects. This is way worse than Martha. It’s one thing to be put to shame by comparison to an all-thingsdomestic diva. It’s a totally devastating development to be bested by thousands of amateur crafters, who−if you believe what’s presented to you−constructed their masterpiece while working fulltime, heading the PTA, cooking gourmet quality dinners, and attending daily yoga classes. At least Martha admits that creating her perfections is her full-time job.
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Oops, forgot to buy wine for our dinner party, I’ll just swipe a few from the back. No one will notice. Oops, attending a holiday gala and ran out of time to shop for a hostess gift, I’ll grab a few more. After drinking with friends at my gathering, I’d no doubt hand one to each parting guest. By the time Christmas Eve arrived, my poor ‘tree’ would look like the glass version of Charlie Brown’s. And after having to tangle with Lucy all his life, it’s entirely plausible Charlie Brown’s adult tree might very well be made of booze. Not everyone on social media is aware of their own limitations. Some, having forayed into DIY projects for the first time, proudly post their creations, too. So blinded by enthusiasm and adoration, they can’t see what the rest of us do. It’s very much like when someone doesn’t think your baby is the most beautiful in the world. Perhaps the less than wonderful crafters are the real reason we peruse these sites. Somebody else failing to reach perfection makes us feel sooo much better about ourselves. I saw a bottle tree made from a few dowel rods stuck, at odd angles, into a stump. Yes, a stump. The beer bottles didn’t match, still had their labels on, and clearly hadn’t been washed first. You’d have to drink a lot of beer before that spectacle looked good to you. I’ve also seen trees mounted to the ceiling. Yes, it’s different. But, oy, can you imagine how disorienting that would be on Christmas morning while you’re nursing a hangover? Both Santa and the kids would be so confused. Sometimes, we should just celebrate normal. That’s a good thing. Right, Martha? P
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dedicated my latest book, Spy of David, to my parents, card carrying members of the so-called ‘Greatest Generation,’ called that mainly because it was the generation that survived the Great Depression and beat back Hitler. The well-deserved dedication reads: “To my parents, Pearl and Abe Goldenberg, who were far better people than I will ever be.” And they were. For one thing, raising me was no easy task. I wasn’t a bad kid, but I wasn’t exactly the Beaver’s brother, Wally, either. Admittedly, my parents, who passed away years ago, weren’t June and Ward. They tried their best, though. When I think about them, I also think of those days when my life was far less stressful. The days when I was younger and healthier. Days when I would wake up to a fresh snowfall, and hopefully, miss a day of school to play in the snow.
sister. As for my parents – well, for “the sake of the kids,” they always tried to put on a good front. But, like most marriages in those days, when couples were far less apt to get divorced, they definitely had their ups and downs. My mom and dad met during World War II, although I don’t exactly remember how. What I do remember is my mom, who was as attractive as Ava Gardner, was in show business. My dad, who resembled Errol Flynn, he had the same pencil-thin mustache, was in Army Intelligence. Before he was drafted, my dad manufactured staples. He bid on an order of millions of staples to be shipped to the middle of nowhere in Tennessee and won the bid. It was later that he learned the staples were used in the Manhattan Project to build the first atomic bomb.
My mom left her home at 17 to escape an abusive stepmother – her real mother died when she was two – and entered Life was good – at the Major Bowes radio talent contest, the late 1930’s version of American Idol. least I thought it was good - for me She was one of the three singing Tell and my younger Sisters – they really weren’t sisters – who came in first place, the prize being a contract with the major, kind of like the Ed Sullivan of his time. The winner of the following Bowes competition was a singing group from New Jersey that called itself the Hoboken Five and featured a skinny lead singer who would forever languish in obscurity. His name was Francis Albert Sinatra. Mom, who would leave the Tell Sisters to fly solo as blues singer Peggy Dean, tried to get out of her contract with Bowes when one of the big studios offered her a movie contract, but Bowes wouldn’t let her go. Sinatra got out of his deal, meanwhile, to sign with Tommy Dorsey. The story goes that some
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of Frankie’s friends made the major an offer he couldn’t refuse. So, my parents eventually found each other and got married. They had me and my sister, and moved from Brooklyn to Queens. Among my fondest memories were just sitting next to my dad watching a baseball game, or the Friday nights fights; working with my dad to build something out of wood in our basement, or going with dad to the main library on Parsons Boulevard — always a special occasion. Just as cool was going with my mom and sister to Radio City Music Hall, the Museum of Natural History, the Hayden Planetarium, or taking advantage of just about any of the special treats that the wonderful city called New York offered. They may not have been perfect, but Abe and Pearl, like so many of their generation, at least gave it their best shot. P
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’m sitting in my house in Georgia living a completely different life than I was at the start of 2016. Yes, I only moved six hours north but for some reason I feel like I’m in a strange new world. For instance, it’s been two months and I’m still slamming face first into the front door, or any door for that matter. You see, in Georgia the doors open in - not out. I’ve been treated to a face full of “door” on a regular basis. It’s a dead giveaway that I’m not a Georgia peach when I’m struggling to pull the door open and I so gracefully fall through the threshold. Then there’s this epidemic with all things Yeti. Driving through my town, businesses are advertising that they have YETI’s. There are shirts with Yeti. Bumper stickers with Yeti. Don’t worry; we will engrave your Yeti. The only Yeti I know about is the scary abominable snowman that lurks in the shadows when you’re riding Expedition Everest at the Animal Kingdom in Disney World. Do these people have some odd obsession with this furry fictional menace? Could this be a thing? I found out it’s a pricey cup that keeps your beverages cold or hot for 12 whole hours. In Georgia life is Yeti and apparently Yeti is life. The first couple of weeks that we lived here I kept smelling smoke. Then one day I saw it billowing from the backyards of homes all over neighborhood. Do I call 911? Are these people obsessed with fancy engraved cups and S’more’s? Finally I was enlightened to the fact that you can burn garbage here. Which is honestly a good thing, and brings me to my next point, that they don’t pick up the garbage very often in Georgia. There’s a once a week pick up - one trash can. 56
There’s no putting out extra Hefty bags or bulk pick up. You put it in the can, you burn it, or you take it to the dump. And forget recycling. Based on the number of water bottles that my family goes through pick up could be daily, but here it’s only once every two weeks. Maybe that’s why
they’re staying for the long-haul. I was never on such friendly terms with an exterminator before in my life. I know his life story, the entire history of the neighborhood I live in, everything to do in this part of the state. It’s a little weird but I’m getting the hang of it. Another reason the Yeti would come in handy: to enjoy a cold drink standing in the yard having lengthy life affirming conversations with the septic tank guy.
these people are so invested in the Yeti! Just fill it up and avoid recycling woes. Shopping here is definitely interesting. Nothing is nearby. It seems the townspeople’s answer to needing anything is The Goodwill or Dollar General. Then there’s the grocery issue. I was always a diehard Publix gal, but people here are all about Kroger. I felt compelled to try it and was quite impressed. Special member prices, gas perks, and digital coupons galore. My first real “shop” there was terrifying. I’m sweating, heart pounding, but I pushed through and I now I love it. Also, everything is slow-paced in Georgia. The people around here keep telling me they know I’m from Florida because I talk so fast. Nothing is fast here. If someone comes by to do something in your house, DECEMBER 2016
So here I am. A girl who has forsaken Publix and wedge heels, who is wearing a bandana and trail running at the park. Who hasn’t been to a mall in a month and who makes trips “into town” only once or twice a week. Life has changed. It’s all new and scary but feels fresh and it’s good. I still feel like a fish out of water but I think I’m doing a good job so far of assimilating. So if you see me in the yard burning my trash, chatting it up with the lawn guy drinking from my Yeti cup, don’t be too surprised, I guess it’s just the new me. P
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wenty-seven years old is late for someone to become a jockey. But Patra Jean didn’t think it was too old to live her dream, which she did. Despite the late start, she finished her apprenticeship quickly and was in full gear. “You could say I was self-accomplished,” she said. For a couple of years beginning in 2000, the 5’1” 100 pound jockey donned her silks to compete in more than 500 races, and bring home 54 winners.
most of Patra’s racing was at Calder race Course in miami Gardens, but she also rode at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Hialeah Park in Hialeah, and in a track event in Jamaica. she rode for different owners and trainers, sometimes getting as many as five mounts a day. Big-time horse racing has its dangers, and Patra knew them well. she was trampled in a race when her horse’s hoof clipped the heels of the horse in front of her. she went down, and was run over by the horse that was racing behind her. Patra was rushed to the hospital where she learned, fortunately, that she had no serious injuries beyond a collection of bruises. Patra learned something from her experience that day: “If I got hurt, it wouldn’t keep me from racing,” she said. As a child in Hialeah, Patra’s first experience with horses was in preschool when a babysitter’s husband took her for pony rides at Hialeah Park. she was hooked immediately and knew horses would be part of her life, not just riding them but caring for them. Today, Patra and her husband, rich Fitzgerald, own and 60
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here’s a rough road ahead for jazz and jazz musicians. Sales of jazz music have fallen for years and are now the least sold style of music. Few radio stations play jazz these days, public radio being an exception. Clubs that catered to jazz fans 15 years ago have closed. There are fewer places for musicians to play. Many jazz musicians find more appreciative audiences overseas. Some are forced to get day jobs, while others teach. “We may be educating musicians so they can educate the next generation of mostly unemployed musicians,” said Dave Langzattell, a long time trumpet player. Tony Boffa was a full-time musician and music educator in Maine for many years until semi-retiring to Florida a year ago. He’s now as busy as ever, playing music at least four nights a week in the Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda area. “We have to incorporate current songs that mean something to people under 60; we can’t
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just play the jazz book we’ve played for years,” he said Despite the challenges, the Gold Coast Jazz Society has been a leading force in the community to keep the art form alive and has done so for 25 years. The nonprofit organization brings world-class talent to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for a series of concerts each year. But it couldn’t do so without financial support from benefactors, the community, and state and county grants. Ticket sales don’t cover the cost of renting the performance center, the increasing cost of advertising, and, of course, the artists. “Fundraising is always a challenge for the arts, but it’s especially challenging for jazz because
of its niche,” said Pam Dearden, the Gold Coast Jazz Society’s executive director. Jazz fans are getting older, and young people aren’t exposed to the music – partly because they don’t hear it. One step toward keeping the art form alive is to nurture young musicians. Toward that end, the Gold Coast sponsors a monthly session called “First Friday Jazz Jam.” High school musicians are invited, at no charge, to bring their instruments and play with a group of professionals. Since 2002, the society has also provided $245,000 in college scholarships to outstanding high school musicians, and some have gone on to impressive careers in the major leagues of music. The jazz society tries to book younger artists, hoping to attract a new and younger audience, but Dearden said that hasn’t made much difference. Because there’s less chance of exposure, it’s difficult for new musicians to
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Jon Faddis
Virtuoso jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis comes to Fort Lauderdale Students play at Jazz Jam be heard and build an audience. Another problem for attracting an audience is the fundamental question of what jazz really is – what to expect. Is it Dixieland? Is it be-bop? Is it fusion? Is it blues? Well, it’s all those things and more – all stages of the music’s evolution. If it doesn’t continue to evolve, there will be even more empty seats at jazz concerts. For now, Dearden said the Gold Coast Jazz Society “is holding its own.” As older dues-paying members leave, new members are joining, but they’re not younger – and not an audience for the future.
Still, the Gold Coast Jazz Society deserves accolades for again scheduling a first-rate series of top jazz talent. This month’s concert is December 14 with world-renowned trumpet player Jon Faddis.There aren’t enough adjectives to describe Faddis’s exciting and sensitive musicianship. He’s as good a trumpet player as you can hear. No one could bring a better one to play for you in Fort Lauderdale. P For the schedule and information, visit goldcoastjazz.org.
Jazz great Dizzy Gillespie said, “Jon Faddis is the best ever, including me.” He wasn’t kidding. Gillespie was a mentor to Faddis, who deserves the superlatives he receives in reviews:
“He possesses a virtually unparalleled range and full command of his instrument, making the practically impossible seem effortless.” -Time Out New York “He sustains searing stratospherically high notes, and in the next, magically captures soft, achingly thoughtful melodies.” - National Center for Performing Arts When just a teenager, Faddis played with jazz greats Lionel Hampton and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band. At 18, he played at New York’s Philharmonic Hall with Charles Mingus. He went on to play with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, performed all over the world, played for royalty abroad and U.S. presidents at the White House, and conducted the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Faddis is also on hundreds of recordings with a variety of music stars such as Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, and Eric Clapton.
IF YOU GO When:
Wednesday, December 14
Where:
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale
Time:
7:45pm
Sponsor: Gold Coast Jazz Society Ticket information at goldcoastjazz.org
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Symphony of the Americas: Holiday Magic BROWARD CENTER
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HOLIDAYS
by Larry Schwingel
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he holiday season, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, is a time to get together for a traditional holiday meal. Each holiday has its own specific menu to celebrate the day. Three holidays fall at the same time this year, so here is a little history to go with your celebration.
The Christmas Ham The Christmas ham is a traditional dish associated with modern Christmas and historical Yule. The tradition is believed to have begun among the Germanic peoples as a tribute to Freyr, a god in Germanic paganism associated with boars, harvest, and fertility. Today's hams are pre-sliced or easy to carve, and easy to serve. Most menus include potatoes, gelatin salad, steamed green beans, and dinner rolls. For a modern twist, try Potatoes Grand Mere, a combination of tender potatoes, rich heavy cream, mustard, garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese.
Potatoes Grand Mere Eight potatoes, peeled and cut into oneeighth-inch slices Salt and white pepper to taste 2-1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup of milk 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons of butter 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
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Preheat the oven to 350°. Layer the sliced potatoes in a greased 9" x 13" glass baking dish and season with the salt and white pepper to taste. Combine the cream, milk, mustard, garlic, and butter in a heavy saucepan and heat just to the boiling point, stirring frequently with a wire whisk. Pour the hot cream mixture over the potatoes. Cover the casserole dish and bake for 1 hour. Remove the cover and evenly top the potatoes with the grated Parmesan cheese. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes longer or until the cheese is golden brown, the casserole is bubbling, and the potatoes are tender.
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Hanukkah: Traditional Favorites Since it is the festival of lights, traditional foods served are fried in oil. The oil represents the holy oil in the temple. Brisket is a traditional main course. Beef brisket, when correctly cooked and cut, is a delicious meal. The brisket should have good marbling and the fat should be distributed throughout the meat. Whether the recipe is for a savory or sweet sauce, briskets taste best when slowly cooked. A must have on the menu are potato latkes, veggie sides, and an array of pareve desserts.
Latkes 5 large potatoes (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds) 2 onions, peeled 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 to 3/4 cups allpurpose flour Oil for frying (canola is recommended)
Line a platter or plate with paper towels and set aside. Peel the potatoes. Place them in a bowl and add enough cold water to cover them, so they won’t turn brown. When ready to prepare the latkes, drain the potatoes. Place potatoes and onions in a food processor fitted with a knife blade. Pulse until smooth. Drain the mixture well. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Add the beaten eggs, salt, and pepper and mix well. Add enough flour so that the mixture holds together.
Pour 1 inch of oil into a large, deep frying pan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Carefully drop 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Flatten the pancake slightly so the center will cook. Repeat with additional batter, taking care not to crowd the pan. Fry for several minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to the paper towel-lined platter to drain, and continue frying the the remaining latke batter in batches. Serve with applesauce and sour cream.
The holiday celebrates African values of family, community, and selfimprovement. Founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, it reaffirms the culture, customs, and ancestry of African-Americans and is observed by more than18 million people worldwide. The holiday lasts from December 26 to January 1, and an African feast, Karamu, takes place on December 31. Traditional favorite African-American dishes, as well as Caribbean and South American recipes are on many menus. Recipes range from Caribbean fruits and jerk sauce to classic Southern sweet potatoes and catfish, as well as black-eyed peas and collard greens for good luck and money in the New Year.
Oven Dried Mashed Sweet Potatoes 2 pounds medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean and dried with a kitchen towel 1/4 cup of heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, plus 1 stick Kosher salt 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice, plus a few grates orange zest 1 tablespoon of dry sherry 1 tablespoon of molasses
Preheat the oven to 400°. Place the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and cook until the potatoes are completely yielding in the center when pierced with the tip of a knife (45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of a potato). Remove from the oven and lower the temperature to 375°. Place the potatoes on a flat surface and the PARKLANDER
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by Cynthia MacGregor
RECIPIES
Love the other leftovers While some of you may be serving turkey as your main dish at Christmas dinner, the Parklander already covered utilizing leftover turkey in our November issue. So here are some suggestions for leftovers for those of you serving ham, roast beef, or roast pork. Follow these creative suggestions if you want to do something more inspired than just warming up leftovers. POTATO-HAM-STRING BEAN CASSEROLE This is an all-in-one dish, with potatoes, veggies, and meat mixing happily (and healthily) together in one casserole. You don’t need to serve anything with it, but you wouldn’t go wrong offering a simple salad. 1-1/2 cups cooked ham, cut bite-sized or smaller
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste 1 tablespoon flour
1 package (9 oz.) frozen string beans
1-1/2 cups milk 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon oregano
3 medium-to-large potatoes 2-1/2 tablespoons butter, divided 1-1/2 and 1 1 medium-to-large onion, diced
1 teaspoon sage
Preheat oven to 325°. In a saucepan, bring to boil enough water to cover the string beans, with two pinches of salt in it. Add the string beans and boil for 2 minutes. (String beans should be undercooked.) Peel potatoes and cut into thin slices that roughly form circles. Layer a casserole dish with half the potatoes. Spread the ham out evenly over the potatoes, and spread the string beans evenly over the ham. Add the remaining half of the pototes in a layer above that. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1-1/2 tablespoons of the butter and sauté the onions until they are soft and translucent. As they cook, add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. When the onions are soft, add the flour and stir for a couple of minutes. The mixture should start to thicken. Add the milk and mustard, and bring to a slow boil, stirring frequently. Allow to cook 2 minutes and then pour the sauce over the potatoes and ham in the casserole. Put the casserole in the oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the breadcrumbs, oregano, and sage. Near the end of the 45 minutes, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over that. Return to oven (uncovered) for another 10-15 minutes. Serves 4. ROAST BEEF STROGANOFF Here’s a great way to utilize leftover roast beef. It’s easy, elegant, virtually foolproof, and no one will know the main ingredient is leftovers. 2 cups cooked roast beef, cut bite-sized 1 beef bouillon cube 3 drops Tabasco 3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup hot water
(or other hot pepper sauce)
2 onions, chopped
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon oregano
1 green pepper, cut in bite-sized strips
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
Scant 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 tablespoons sour cream
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and green or red pepper, sauté until soft, and remove to a Dutch oven or similar large pot. Put the mushrooms into the skillet (you may need to add a bit more butter first) and sauté until golden. Meanwhile dissolve the bouillon cube in the water. When the mushrooms are ready and when the bouillon is dissolved, add all to the Dutch oven. Add all the other ingredients except the sour cream. Simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off the burner, remove the pot from the hot burner, and add the sour cream, stirring it in until it’s well blended. Serves 3. P 78
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by Sheila and Bennet Bodenstein
WINE WATCH
As it does every year, the winter holiday season is upon us, without the snow of course. Having spent an inordinate amount of money on Christmas or Hanukkah gifts we feel it is our duty to help you get through this Christmas’ and New Year’s celebration without having to mortgage the house or indenture the children. It is customary to celebrate the holidays with champagne but unfortunately that particular beverage is usually very expensive. There are however many other sparkling wines that are of excellent quality and are less expensive than champagne. Please allow me to suggest some of these wines that will save you a bunch of money and make you look good all at the same time.
Biltmore Estates 2011 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine ($29.99). With the holiday seasons upon us, sparkling wines are often called for and a really good buy is the Biltmore Estate Chateau Reserve Blanc De Blanc. The color is a bright and clear daffodil yellow that begs the first sip. The aromas are very typical of any Chardonnay based sparkling wine, citrus and toast. The flavor continues with the citrus and shows significant amounts of apricots and honey. As one would expect from a Chardonnay based wine, this one has a soft, smooth, velvet-like creamy finish. Perhaps it is the softer carbonation, but the creaminess is so intense that it becomes the dominant feature of the taste and then continues on into the aftertaste.
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Zonin Prosecco Black Edition ($16.90). This wine is a treat. The traditional Prosecco Glera grape has been blended with some Pinot Noir to produce a really fine and yet affordable wine. The aromas and flavors abound with apple, rosé, and spice which trail off to a fruity, creamy finish. This is an impressive wine that in no way will lower the level of your holiday celebration.
Patriarche Veuve Du Vernay Sparkling Rose ($15). This sparkling wine is French but it is not champagne. Only wines made in the Champagne district can be labeled as champagne so this very nice wine must be labeled simply as vin mousseux, French for sparkling wine. Made from a blend of Burgundian grapes, the Syrah, Cinsault, and Grenache, it is a fruity, bubbly excursion into another style of French sparkling wine that can turn any ordinary meal into a feast and is most definitely worth your attention.
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Left Coast Cellars 2014 Queen Bee Bubbly ($36). If you saw this on the shelf you probably would pass it by as some cheap unsophisticated joke but it will really “shake them up” if you are having a New Years party. The bottle is a typical sparkling wine bottle that is very unceremoniously sealed with a crown cap similar to those used for soda bottles, unattractive yes, but there is more. A quick look will show that there is “junk” lying in the punt of the bottle. This wine starts off as a well made white Pinot Noir, which is then bottled and given a dosage of encapsulated yeast, the “junk,” to start secondary fermentation (turn the bottle over and see the snow shower). It is then carbonated by the addition of honey from bees living on the estate and sealed. The resultant wine is outstanding. It is dry, displaying a host of flavors and aromas never experienced in a wine before. Ginger, honey, pear, and clove are the most obvious but there are many more. While we never use the 0-100 rating system we will digress just this once and give this wine a 124. The wine is available on-line only at leftcoastcellars. orderport.net. P
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by Charles Marcanetti
RESTAURANT REVIEW
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t’s 1958, a small West Coast studio band quickly records a song with only one word in it, and for the next 16 weeks, most of which were at number 1 on the charts, America listened to the Champs’ smash hit, Tequila! Now, today, I offer you all one word to brighten your lunch or dinner, and no, I am not saying you should drink your meal, I am saying the word is “Tequila!” I am recommending the Casa Tequila in Coral Springs (and, if the other Casa Tequilas are just as good, they will also be a delight for you). As with so many Mexican restaurants, customers dine in a party-like atmosphere. There’s upbeat music playing, the décor is “happy” and the dining floor is bright but not overpowering. The entire eatery is spotlessly clean and there is plenty of room between tables, so there’s no claustrophobia, clamoring, or overhearing your neighbors. Casa Tequila has a great mixed drink menu and they absolutely know how to prepare each one expertly (especially the ones with, shall I say it, tequila). Being a rebel though, I had the Mojito (rumbased) and it was delicious. Our waiter for the evening was Ever, who was ever-present and ever invisible; a perfect blend. He helped us understand what each dish was and what degree of spiciness each had (though each dish can be adjusted to suit each patron’s pallet).
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Casa Tequila makes several soups “to order” and “from scratch” and with that boast I decided to put them to the test. I ordered the Seafood Soup, which is made with shrimp, scallops, crab legs, fish, octopus, and vegetables, served in a mellow briny-broth with fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. It was perfect. I ordered the Ceviche Salad made with shrimp cooked in fresh lime juice with onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and mango. I love Ceviche. Casa Tequila’s is properly called a salad because it is thin, cool, and
crisp. You will want to drink the remaining liquid (I did) and, since it is light, there will still be plenty of room for the “real” food. Our waiter, Ever, next recommended the fresh Guacamole. I thought fresh meant made with avocado bought that day. Actually it does, but at Casa Tequila it also means created right before your eyes, at your table, using whole avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, fresh lime juice, and other spices prepared as entertainment much like a Hibachi chef would do in a Japanese restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyable, titillating multiple senses. The Taco Salad, which is a traditional Mexican starter, is made in a crispy flour tortilla shell with ground beef, chicken, or picadillo and we all loved it.
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asada and comes accompanied with four shrimps wrapped in bacon. Of course they come with rice, beans, and sour cream. Since I was reviewing a Mexican restaurant I tried those dishes that are called traditional and the Quesa Tacos (3) made with melted cheese, carne asada, specially seasoned, served with whole beans and homemade hot sauce is fabulous. My confession for the month is that I love burritos. I eat them all the time. If they were not good I would tell you. The burritos at Casa Tequila are wonderful. They are somewhat spiced and, unlike the bland burritos served in many so-called Mexican restaurants (to accommodate the American tastes, or, so we’re told), these have a little kick. To me, if you are offering a certain type of food it should be offered as it is meant to be made, not simplified for this pallet or that pallet. It is the job of the chef to educate the customer. It will result in a loyal following and grateful diners. I am completely sold on the ones offered here. My standard burrito fare is Burrito Relleno made using a soft flour tortilla filled with chile relleno, rice, and beans, and covered with enchilada sauce of chopped tomatoes then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. You should try different ones even though these are my favorites. Go ahead, experiment. Gamble. Venture into unexplored territory. The burritos are very special and your experience will be worth it.
I can also recommend the steak or chicken fajitas made in a sizzling skillet and served with sautéed vegetables.
The desserts are a fabulous end to an enjoyable evening, whether it’s the apple chimichanga, flan, or fried ice cream, your sweet tooth will be sated. I will return to Casa Tequila whenever I am anywhere near the Magnolia Shoppes in Coral Springs. Join me. Tequila! P
We tried (and loved) the Dos Amigos which is either grilled carne asada or pollo
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Paging Dr. Bob:
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throughout his career, he’s taught songwriting, vocal phrasing, bass guitar, and omnichord. He’s also written multiple books, played the banjo, ukulele, and by his estimate has composed more than 600 songs.
different type of ‘doctor’ strolled down the hall of a nursing home, ready to make the residents feel better. robert Blake is not the type of doctor who’ll prescribe medication for a sore throat or headache. Still, people have known Blake as “Dr. Bob” and “the music doctor” ever since the margate resident entered a nursing home in his native massachusetts about 25 years ago. that’s because one of the residents told Blake his musical entertainment had a healing effect on him that was profound.
music runs in the Blake family. Blake’s father played the piano and organ, while his brother plays the harmonica and concertina, a freereed musical instrument similar to the accordion and harmonica. Bob naylor, of Oakland Park, has been playing music for about 60 years and been coming to “Dr. Bob’s musicians’ Coffeehouse” for two years. naylor plays the guitar, piano, and has composed about 100 songs, he said.
“He said i make him feel better than the doctors do,” said Blake, who is in his early 70s. the title of “Dr.” has followed Blake south into a room in the margate Public Library, 5810 Park Drive. that’s where “Dr. Bob’s musicians’ Coffeehouse” takes place from 2 to 4 pm usually on the last Saturday of the month. anyone who can sing or play an instrument is welcome to showcase their talent in an open mic, casual setting. Each session features a different style of music, from variety to folk, to country music, and Blues. anyone is welcome to attend the program. if you’re not comfortable performing, nobody will force you. Blake said people representing a variety of ages perform and attendance varies. “Everybody seems to like it,” said Blake, who is also a guitar teacher and song writer, with many originals to his credit. You can hear his songs on CDBaby. com. Blake has been playing guitar since 1956 and began public performances in 1959, playing in two local bands in massachusetts. 86
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“i have to be inspired,” he said. One of naylor’s inspirations was a stewardess on a train from Ft. Lauderdale to Jacksonville. naylor said he has a “vivid imagination” and the “congenial, friendly” woman inspired him to write a song about her. Blake’s inspirations sometimes stem from his curiosity. He once saw a landscape truck bearing the words “property sculptor” and wondered what such a person does. He looked it up and wrote a song about the vocation. You can hear the song at https://play.spotify. com. at Blake’s monthly coffeehouse/ open mic, you’ll find musical veterans as well as novices such as Karen Byron, who lives in Parkland. Byron plays the ukulele. She said she enjoys attending the showcases. “i think it’s awesome because it’s fun,” she said. When attendees aren’t up on stage performing, they are tapping their toes or singing along. P
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Westglades Middle School
by Margaret Curtis, Westglades PTA Corresponding Secretary The past few months have been very busy at Westglades Middle School and we would like to acknowledge those that have made all our events a huge success. First, the PTA hosted its first Howl-o-ween Party. We want to thank our sponsors: Chris Cruz & the Y100 Promotion Team, Liz Eias an Atlantic Recording Artis, Fantastic Photo Favors, Lice Lifters of South Florida, Parkland Orthodontics, Xtreme Action Park, Your Art Time, and FreshPoint. We also want to thank our amazing parents, staff, and Stoneman Douglas student volunteers. Westglades also hosted the annual Harvest Drive. Thank you to our teachers, Mrs. Deck and Mrs. McGuire, for leading this wonderful program that helps feed needy families in our area. We also appreciate all the students and parents that volunteered to make this event so successful. Lastly, we would like to thank Mrs. Stratos, Denise Engelhart, Karyn Carter, Nicole McGhee, and the many volunteers for yet another amazing fall Book Fair.
The PTA is proud to support the
Pajama Program
in the month of December. This program is celebrating its 15th Anniversary delivering warm sleepwear and nurturing books to children in need. Westglades will be collecting new pajamas for infants to teens from December 5th to December 16th. Please send them to school with your student or drop them off in our Security Office. For more information about the program, visit the website pajamaprogram.org. Other events include the monthly PTA meeting on December 16th at 6pm and Success Night on January 11th at 6:30pm. Visit WestgladesPTA. com for information on all of the PTA programs. Media Center renovation sponsorships are available to families and businesses that would like to donate and have their name displayed for permanent recognition in our Media Center. Contact Robin Lopatin at RobinLopatin@gmail.com. Registration for the Westglades Glow Run 5K on March 4th at 7pm at Pine Trails Park has begun. Register at
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WestgladesPTA.com. For more information about sponsoring the event or volunteering, contact Margaret Curtis at westgladessecretary.gmail.com.
Forest Glen Middle School by Robyne Friedland The air is a little bit cooler and there are colorful lights all over town - must mean it is December and holiday time. Forest Glen has some great concerts to celebrate the holiday season. Support our music program by attending these concerts. Concerts will be on:
December 8th at 7pm: Innovation Zone Chorus Concert at Coral Springs High School
December 12th at 6pm: Beginning Band Concert December 13th at 6pm: Honors/Symphonic Band Concert On behalf of the administration, we would like to wish our students, parents, teachers, and staff a wonderful holiday season, a restful and safe winter break, and a very Happy and Healthy New Year. If you have any questions or concern, call754-322-3400 or visit forestglen.browardschools.com.
Heron Heights Elementary by Casey Monti It’s the holiday season and our students and staff are busy wrapping up 2016. Winter break begins December 26th and school resumes on January 9th, 2017. Thank you to our families for your generosity last month to the
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community Harvest Drive. Setting an example of charitable giving begins even with our youngest children. This month, the PTO continues the tradition of giving with the Snowflakes for Larkdale toy/fundraising drive. Larkdale Elementary is our sister school in Lauderhill, and we are asking families to talk with children about making a positive difference in the lives of the students at the Larkdale campus. The PTO’s goal is to provide a gift for each student at Larkdale Elementary, with students’ Snowflake donation and/or donation of a new toy. If you wish to help, or contact the Snowflakes for Larkdale committee, visit HeronHeightsPTO.com. There is a General PTO Meeting on December 9th, at 9:15a.m. in the school cafeteria. Come to the meeting to learn about upcoming events and programs scheduled in the New Year, and hear a brief report from our Principal. There will also be a SAC/SAF Meeting on December 19th, at 2:30p.m. in the Art Room. You do not have to be on the SAC Committee to attend. Students will have an opportunity to visit The Holiday Shop the week of December 12th through December 16th. Volunteers will assist your student, but we encourage parents to send small children with a list and a suggested budget for their purchases. Contact the PTO if you would like to volunteer at The Holiday Shop. The PTO presents a Winter Festival on December 15th, at Heron Heights Elementary. This family event will have Food Trucks, Games, Entertainment, and an infamous Ugly-Sweater-Contest. RSVP and visit HeronHeightsPTO. com for more exciting details. Have a safe and fun winter break.
Riverglades Elementary by Pam Ofstein December Greetings! As we get ready for 2016, let’s end the year with some exciting news. Our third annual Riverglades Elementary NO-BRAINER FUNdraiser was a success thanks to all our families, parents, staff, administration, friends, and Riverglades supporters. We raised more than $25,000 in two weeks’ time and even duct taped the Principal (thanks to Mrs. Seltzer.) It is wonderful that 100 percent of the fundraising goes directly to our school – for new computers, educational programs, materials, family event nights, teachers’ wish lists and so much more. Thank you again.
lunchtime. Gift budget envelopes and instructions will be sent home and volunteers will be available to help out shoppers with purchases. On December 12th to 16th, it’s Holiday Gift Wrap time. The PTA and volunteers will lend their hands to help wrap gifts of the teachers and staff members at Riverglades. On December 21st, it is our Staff Holiday Luncheon. There is no better time to show our appreciation and finish up the year with a staff and teacher celebration. For information and happenings sign up online and visit myvlink.org/rivergladeselementarypta/. Hope everyone has a healthy and happy New Year.
Park Trails Elementary by Erica Cukierman The holidays are here and our students are busy learning and getting excited for a well earned break. As this year comes to a close, we would like to first thank everyone for your enormous support with our Annual Thanksgiving Drives. Because of your generosity, we were able to help feed many local families in need. Our Fall Fundraiser was also a great success. Thank you to all those who helped plan and support and distribute the items. This month will be filled with many fun and joyful events as we gear up for the holidays. Our Holiday Shop will be December 5th to 9th. This is a great opportunity for the students to purchase gifts for their families and friends. Speaking of gifts, look out for your little artists’ creations coming home soon. Square 1 Art orders will be arriving this month-just in time for holiday gift giving. The Holiday Faculty Luncheon will be on December 22nd for our wonderful teachers and staff. Winter break will begin December 23rd and classes resume on January 9th. We’re looking forward to the Dan Marino Autism Walk early next year. Visit ParkTrailsPTA.com for more information and events for the new year. The Park Trails family would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season filled with lots of happiness, love, and good health. P
Beginning the week of December 5th to December 9th, the Riverglades School Holiday Shop will be open for business in the cafeteria from 7:30 to 8am and during
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he holiday season is a very busy time for everyone. Many parents want holidays to be happy for everyone, especially the children. They do not realize that the holiday season can be a never ending whirlwind of stress for their children. Between shopping, parties, and school functions, the holiday season can be an exhausting schedule for children. Routines can often be disrupted and bedtimes pushed back in an effort to attend every function and handle the never-ending to-do list. Although the holidays are fun and exciting, stress among children is a common occurrence.
children and parents need to find time to relax and enjoy this wonderful time of year. How can children relax when they see their parents running around frantically shopping, cooking, decorating, and spending while griping about all of it at the same time?
While adults tend to have an awareness of stress levels and know when to step back and slow down, many children struggle to process and verbalize their feelings of stress. They internalize it because they do not have the positive processing capabilities (Herb Rappaport in Rediscovering the Art of Celebration). In children, stress can manifest itself as tears, headaches, stomach issues, poor sleep, changes in eating habits, general irritability, or a change in general behavior. In general, children may not say they are stressed, but they will show it.
There are a number of things parents can do to help children cope with holiday stress. These can include:
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Routines help drive children’s lives. Try to maintain your normal schedule as much as possible. Routines provide children with a sense of control. When they know what they need to do and when they need to do it, they don’t stress as much about what comes next, or changes to their regular schedule. Remember to keep stress to a minimum, put children’s needs first.
• Remember that children can be impacted by stress in the family and try to effectively manage your own stress. • Discuss holiday plans well in advance, and let children participate in decisions as much as possible. Children need a degree of predictability; constantly changing plans or last minute decisions. • Holidays stress everyone. When waiting in long lines, remember that you do not control the way other people behave, but you do have control over the way you react to their behavior. • Do not overschedule. Although it is tempting to attend every holiday party, it isn’t necessary. As an adult, you may be able to do everything and see everyone, but children get cranky, overtired, and worn out. DECEMBER 2016
• Make sure children get lots of sleep. While it may be exciting to stay up late, there is always a price to be paid later. • Do not promise things or situations you can’t produce. Doing so only stresses you more and can lead to trust issues for the child. It’s much better to under-promise and over-deliver. • Many people do not realize how important traditions are to themselves and their children. Family traditions offer great comfort and security for children. • Help children find a special way to remember special people who are not with them over the holiday. • Find family time to remember what is important, and it’s not the newest toy on the market. Most children enjoy the holidays. However, preparation, patience, and honesty can help prevent conflict, reduce stress, and make the holiday season better for the whole family. Too often we get caught up in what we think we need to do to create the perfect holiday, but what our children actually crave is time with us. P Dr. Christopher Saffici has more than 19 years of university teaching experience and prior to that was an elementary teacher in Houston, TX. He is a published author of two books, 25 articles, and 50 conference presentations. Currently, he lives in Boca Raton and is helping individuals as a life coach in the south Florida area.
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Parkland Library Events December 2016
Register online www.cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207. Parkland Library card is required to participate. ART RECEPTION WITH RELLY PECKETT Saturday, December 10th, 11am to noon Capturing the inner spirit of animals, people, and nature, Relly Peckett offers a beautiful portfolio of paintings. She has always loved horses, and they will be the focus of the exhibit. Her art will be on display December 1st through 31st.
ITALIANISSIMO Monday, December 5th, 12th, 19th, 7pm This is a class for individuals who would like to learn to speak Italian and for those who like to improve their Italian speaking skills and is led by Antonio Del Bene of Byron Tree USA. ADULT COLORING BOOK ART Tuesday, December 6th, 10:30am to noon Decompress and let your mind wander while enjoying this latest creative trend: coloring books for adults. We’ll add some soothing background music and light snacks to create a little “me time” in your day. We will provide the supplies or you may bring your own.
KNIT ‘N’ KNOWLEDGE Monday, December 5th, 10:30am Bring your projects, tips, techniques and ideas to share with fellow knitters at the Parkland Library.
CHESS CLUB Wednesday, December 7th, 4:15pm Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and older. Beginners can learn to play and players meet your match.
STAR WARS CRAFTERNOON Monday, December 5th, 4pm Prepare for the launch of the movie Rogue One by making the Empire’s atmospheric patrol fighter called the Tie Striker. For ages 6 and older.
TEEN WRITERS ROUNDTABLE Wednesday, December 7th, 6 to 7pm This group meets to share all forms of writing, give and get feedback from peers, who are guided by a qualified adult facilitator. Bring your poetry, stories, writing homework, or whatever writing you’d like to discuss with the group. Each meeting starts with a creative writing warm-up. BUILDING WITH LINCOLN LOGS Friday, December 9th, 3pm Children ages 4 to 6 will have fun using their imagination while building whatever they become inspired to make.
COFFEE BAR AND USED BOOK FAIR Saturday, December 10th, 10am to 1pm Located in the Library Lobby, the fair is sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library. ALL BOOKED UP BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Saturday, December 10th, 10:30am My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman,is a story that focuses on Elsa, who is seven years old and different. Her grandmother is 77 years old and crazy. When her grandmother dies and leaves behind a series of letters apologizing to people she has wronged, the instructions lead Elsa to an apartment building full of drunks, monsters, attack dogs, and old crones but also to the truth about fairy tales and kingdoms.
WRITING BUDDIES (K-5TH GRADE), Saturday, December 10th, 2 to 3pm Teens will be paired up with young budding authors to guide them through the story creation process. Each child will write and illustrate a mini story to take home. A different genre will be explored each month. Teens 14 and up, who are interested in becoming a Writing Buddy should also call for more information. HOLIDAY CRAFT AND STORY Monday, December 12th, 3:30pm Join us for holiday stories and cookies then make a craft that you can give as a gift. For ages 7 and older. ADULT ART CLASS: TEA DRAWINGS Tuesday, December 13th, 10:30am Certified Teaching Artist Lori Arbel will guide students through simple practices and drawing techniques, allowing them to experience the art of play. Experiment
Register Online at www.cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207 with tea drawings and drawing from observation with a small surprise. Supplies included. MINECRAFT Tuesday, December 13th, 5pm Children ages 7 and older, will get the chance to build, explore, share, and learn the basics of Minecraft. Participants must bring their own device with Minecraft already downloaded. WRITERS’ CAFÉ BOOK PRESENTATION, Wednesday, December 14th, 6:30pm The group recently published its second book of short stories and poetry. You are invited to join them as they read and sign books. TOP MYSTERY BOOKS OF 2016 WITH SPEAKER OLINE COGDILL Saturday, December 17th, 10:30am Journalist and mystery fiction columnist Oline H. Cogdill, whose reviews appear in more than 300 publications worldwide, will discuss her top picks of 2016. AFTERNOON FILM AND DISCUSSION: BROOKLYN Saturday, December 17th, 2pm An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. ARTS, BOOKS, AND CULTURE DISCUSSION GROUP Monday, December 19th, 10:30 to 11:30am Similar to a current events group, but focused on entertainment and culture, this lively discussion will cover topics like: What’s on the bestseller list? What’s big at the box office? What have you been reading or watching? Share your thoughts, listen to others, and get your culture fix as we chat.
BRICKS ‘N’ BOOKS Monday, December 19th, 4 to 4:45pm Children age 7 and older, bring your imagination and Lego building skills to the library. Conquer a building challenge with a buddy or work on your own.
magic, wonder ,and unexpected friendship. A young girl is launched on an adventure when she crosses paths with a mysterious being called the Big Friendly Giant. For ages 5 and older, must be accompanied by an adult.
TINY TOTS SOCIAL TIME Tuesday, December 20th, 10:30 to 11:15am Children ages 9 months to 4 years old, enjoy free-play time with age-appropriate toys, puzzles, and books while the adults get to socialize, too.
SPORTS TALK CHALLENGE Wednesday, December 28th, 6:30 pm Do you know everything about sports? Then join other sports fanatics like yourself in the Sports Talk Challenge. Modeled after the show Pardon the Interruption, this fun game pits teams of two against each other to discuss randomly selected sports topics.
GINGERBREAD MAN STORYTIME AND PUPPET SHOW Tuesday, December 20th, 3:30pm Come to the Parkland Library and catch sight of the Gingerbread Man in his own puppet show. Then decorate a paper gingerbread man to take home. Ages 3 to 7.
WELCOME TO WINTER MURAL PAINTING Wednesday, December 21st, 3:30 to 5pm It’s the first day of winter! What better way to celebrate than to add your creative mark on a giant mural that will be displayed at the library all season long? This all-ages family fun painting event will get you in the winter spirit. Drop in anytime during these hours to participate. FACIAL BEAUTY EXERCISES Wednesday, December 21st, 6:30pm Kamala has been practicing a unique set of facial exercises for 25 years and would like to share these tips with others. Join us at the library where she will show you a relaxing way to keep those muscles firm. FAMILY FLIX: THE BFG (AGES 5 AND OLDER) Wednesday, December 28th, 1:30pm The BFG is an imaginative tale filled with the PARKLANDER
DANCE PARTY Thursday, December 29th, 2pm Come to the library and dance to your some of your favorite storytime songs. For ages 3 to 5. Parkland Library card required to register.
LIBRARY READING BUDDIES (K-5TH GRADE) Monday, December 5th and 12th, 3:30 to 4:30pm The Parkland Juniorettes, high school girls dedicated to making a difference, have partnered with the Parkland Library to help younger students with reading. (Note: On the Mondays that school is closed, Reading Buddies will not meet. Also, this month there is no session on December 19th.) SMART START TUTORING Varied Saturdays, 1 to 4pm This program provides free tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students provided by high school students. For information and to register, visit smartstartfl.com. P 93
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ross country is a popular sport in Parkland and Coral Springs. High school teams are performing well in local and regional competitions. The coaches and student-athletes agree that dedication, discipline, and the right attitude is what propels these teams to winning meets. The Stoneman Douglas Cross Country program has been very successful over the years. Team members are expected to put in long hours of training and be dedicated to the sport. This year the girl’s team has performed well in all its regular meets and invitational meets. Emilia Thom, a senior and team captain, recently finished first in a large meet featuring Coral Springs schools. “It takes a lot of dedication and discipline to be a good cross country runner. I train six days a week. It is something I like to do. It is therapy for the brain,” she said. “The feeling of winning is awesome.” Her goal is to make it to the state championship. Emilia is also in the top ten percent of her class academically. Angela Chambers, a coach for the team, believes that dedication is important to winning. “A runner needs to be motivated. We do speed workouts and we train on hills. We also do long distance runs of as much as ten miles. You need to have a good attitude to be a good cross country runner,” she said. Amanda Taylor, one of the top runners on the Stoneman Douglas team, believes the right mindset is what helps her achieve her goals. “It takes discipline and hard work. We do a lot of speed
workouts,” she said. Karel Klos, a senior and team captain for the Stoneman Douglas boy’s team agrees. “It takes a lot of mental strength and discipline to do well in cross country,” he said. Each day, the athletes participate in demanding running workouts to improve their time over a 3.1-mile course. They may run ten miles in a single workout, or complete shorter runs at a higher speed. “It takes mental toughness and a lot of commitment. We do cross fit training and long distance runs,” said Kate Hearn, the coach of the Coral Springs Charter Cross Country team.
Halie Murphy, left, and Emilia Thom. Austin Shook, a top runner on the Coral Springs Charter boy’s team, said “We run a lot of miles every day. I do a lot of training on my own. It relaxes me and relieves stress.” Jodi Medina, the captain of the Coral Springs Charter girl’s team, sees a dual side to training. “This is a good way to stay in shape. I have been running all four years of high school. I like being a part of the team,” she said. Medina also plays on the school’s soccer team. Irwin Goldberg has been a cross country coach at J.P. Taravella for many years.
He is nearly 90 years old and has been coaching cross country for about 65 years. He enjoys being with young people who have an interest Coach Irwin Goldberg in distance running. Goldberg has found that distance runners tend to be high-quality students and are well behaved. “I love the kids who come out and run cross country. They are very nice and they are committed to doing better every day. Distance runners don’t fail in school. They are very dedicated to doing well in every area of life. They will go all out to achieve a goal,” Goldberg said. Michel Normal, the top runner on the J.P. Taravella Boys Cross Country team knows the value of hard work. “It takes discipline and hard work to be successful in the cross country. You have to work hard to be successful,” he said. “It takes commitment and dedication to do well in cross country. These are athletes who want to have better times and accomplish all they can,” Goldberg said. Brantley Barr has been coaching crosscountry for 37 years at Coral Springs High School. He believes it is important to encourage the sport. “I try to develop a lot of young athletes. After a few years of dedicated work, some of the runners will become very successful,” he said. Tyler Brunton, the captain of the Coral Springs High School Cross Country team, was among teammates who participated in the Coral Springs Championship meet. “Running and being on the team is fun. I have been on the team since my freshman year,” he said. P
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FROM THE EXPERT ASK DR. RENAE
Seeing my brings on anxiety Dear Dr. Renae,
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Several years ago in Middle School I had a very disturbing experience with my boyfriend at that time. I chose to forget about it and move on, believing that I would never need to see him again. This year, after three years of not seeing him, he transferred to my high school and I pass him in the hallways several times a day. We are not in the same classes or lunch, thankfully. I have begun to have anxiety and panic attacks, which result in my needing to leave class to get myself under control. How can I avoid getting upset about him all over again?
Looking for Peace Dear Looking for Peace,
Dear Looking for Peace,
My first thought in this situation would be to reroute the way you walk to classes, but you shouldn’t rearrange your routine entirely, because that means you are letting him get the best of you. Seeing him will be inevitable, so I think your best options would be to try to put it behind you. Remind yourself when you see him that you are in a new phase of your life and he is not relevant to you. Do so until he begins to blend with the crowd. Also, try walking with friends, keeping yourself distracted through conversation in the halls. Chances are he is uncomfortable and regrets whatever it is he did. Lastly, remain calm and don’t let him know you feel threatened by his presence. If you show that you are confident and independent despite what he did to you, you will begin to feel this way too. You don’t have to forget what he did, but you should not to let it hold you back, but rather grow from it.
You just need to remind yourself that this was in the past and you have moved on. Therefore, this will only affect you if you let it. When you start to feel panic or anxiety coming on regarding your ex-boyfriend, take deep breaths and keep telling yourself that you are much stronger than what has happened several years ago, and that you do not have to interact with him. Not having him in any classes or a lunch period does help with this separation. Just keep reminding yourself and remembering this.
A Friend Dear Looking for Peace, First off, you are strong and courageous. Never forget that. I’m so sorry to hear that you had a disturbing experience with your boyfriend, but I’m happy to hear that you ended it. Unfortunately, many girls stay in bad relationships for fear of causing any kind of controversy, so it takes a lot to do what you did. Remember the strength you already displayed, and try to tap into that strength whenever you feel anxiety or panic creeping up. Remind yourself that you no longer have anything to do with this guy, and that you have found a better life without him. Don’t just think these thoughts - make them real. Either speak them out loud or write them down. Although you may think that these issues are just temporary and you’ll eventually overcome them, which may even be true, in many cases the issues come back later in life.
Your Friend Dear Looking for Peace, Holding all of your emotions inside is definitely not a step forward. Try talking to a close friend or your parents to let them know what is going on. They might know how to help. If you feel super comfortable though, it would be a good idea to talk with him and get whatever happened in middle school straightened out. I’m sure once you do you will feel so much better. As a last resort solution try to take different routes to some of your classes; change it up a little. Set up a meeting with your school guidance counselor if your current situation gets any worse. I really hope this gets resolved soon.
A Caring Friend Dear Looking for Peace, Unfortunately, I don’t think the paranoia and panic attacks will go away on their own. It may be very beneficial to talk to your parents about this to get you therapy to talk to a professional and really get over the incident. It could also help to confide in a close friend of yours that you can trust to help you get through the school day.
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Dear Looking for Peace, I’m sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience back in middle school. You are in quite a predicament, but I assure you the easiest way to quench the anxiety you’ve developed would be to talk to an adult. That adult can be a guidance counselor, your parents, a cousin, aunts, or uncles; talk to someone with more experience. It might enlighten you in your current situation and hopefully help alleviate your anxiety. Wishing you well.
A Caring Friend Dear Looking for Peace, Just like you, many people who choose to keep a bad experience a secret, hoping to forget about it, find that it does not work. You need a new plan. Your school Guidance Counselor can make sure your schedules do not place you in the same classes in the future. A therapist can help you discuss this with your parents, if you feel that they can be a support to you. You can also learn very effective skills to combat the anxiety and panic which interfere with your school day. It is critical for you to address this now. Without therapy, these symptoms can become much worse, even disabling in the future. Good news! There is much success in treating anxiety with some simple solutions with proven effectiveness. Strategies such as mindfulness and meditation can help you find peace and relaxation throughout your lifespan.
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Pancreatitis: One small organ,
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46 year old man is admitted to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain. this is his third emergency room visit in less than a year for severe abdominal pain. the prior admissions resulted in a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and each attack resolved quickly. He has a fourth emergency room visit with the same chief complaint and he is admitted. a Ct scan is done and the results reveal that there are changes to the pancreas that indicate fibrosis and the physician diagnosed the man with chronic pancreatitis. the pancreas is a small organ that is about one inch wide and less than one inch thick. it lies beneath the stomach and next to the small intestine. in addition to being the site for the production of the most potent digestive enzymes, the pancreas also secretes insulin and glucagon, the hormones primarily responsible for regulation of blood glucose. Chronic pancreatitis has a critical impact on nutritional status because of the central role the pancreas plays in digestion (enzymes) and glucose homeostasis (hormones.) Pancreatitis is the most common disease that affects the pancreas and it is an inflammation of the pancreas. acute pancreatitis is characterized by severe epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and decreased peristalsis. Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by a disturbance in the functioning of the pancreas, leading to the inadequate production of digestive enzymes and permanent damage to 100
the organ. when fibrosis or scarring of the pancreas occurs, the organ is no longer able to make the right dose of enzymes needed for proper digestion. Digestion of fats and other key elements of food becomes impossible and, as a result, stools become bulky and foul, with an increased excretion of protein, fat, and carbohydrate. Diabetes mellitus may be diagnosed if blood glucose levels remain elevated. although pancreatitis is not a prevalent disorder, its development is most often associated with alcohol abuse or chronic alcoholism. Repeated occurrences of acute pancreatitis lead to chronic pancreatitis. Genetics and other factors have been linked to pancreatitis. these include when
the immune system attacks the body, blockage of the ducts that drain enzymes from the pancreas, cystic fibrosis, high levels of triglycerides in the blood, an overactive parathyroid gland, and use of certain medications (sulfonamides, thiazides, and azathioprine). the condition is more prevalent in men. Diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis can include examination, several tests, and imaging results. if hospitalization DECEMBER 2016
is necessary, treatment for pancreatitis may include pain medication, rehydration with iV fluids, discontinuing all food and fluid intake during this treatment, and then slowly reinitiating a bland, low-fat diet. in severe cases, the stomach contents may be removed through a nasogastric tube so the pancreas has a chance to rest completely. aside from pain control, medical management goals are mainly related to nutrition. the nutrition goals for an individual with chronic pancreatitis are consumption of adequate calories, maintaining a healthy weight, and prevention and/or correction of nutrient deficiencies. this includes drinking plenty of fluids (no alcohol), limiting fat intake, eating small, frequent meals that are nutritious and calorie dense, taking the proper vitamin/mineral supplements in addition to diet, and limiting caffeine consumption. Pancreatic enzymes may be prescribed for proper digestion and to aid in weight gain. insulin or an oral hypoglycemic may be prescribed for glycemic control if diabetes is diagnosed. a dietitian can assist with the nutritional management of this debilitating disease. Chronic pancreatitis must be taken seriously. alcohol and smoking are prohibited as these both aggravate the disease. Other complications include ascites, bile duct obstruction, infection, diabetes mellitus, and decreased digestion and absorption of fats, fatsoluble vitamins (a, D, e, and K), and other nutrients. if you feel you are experiencing the symptoms of acute pancreatitis, make an appointment with your primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist right away. P
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Flu season is here and health professionals recommend that you get vaccinated. The flu shot can reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refers to a study published in 2016 that showed that people 50 years and older who got a flu vaccine reduced their risk of being hospitalized by 57 percent.
The flu vaccine is an important preventative for people with chronic health conditions. The CDC found that the vaccine has reduced hospitalizations among people with diabetes and chronic lung disease. It reduces the risk of flu-associated acute respiratory infection by about half. The vaccination helps protect women during and after pregnancy and protects the developing baby during pregnancy and for several months after birth.
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babies, young children, older people, and people with certain chronic health conditions. The CDC studies show that the vaccine reduces the risk of flu illness by 50 to 60 percent. The effectiveness of the vaccine can range from season to season. Age and health are factors that play an important role in determining the likelihood that the vaccine will provide protection.
The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Traditional flu vaccines known as “trivalent” vaccines are made to protect against three flu viruses; an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus. There are also flu vaccines made to protect against four flu viruses called “quadrivalent” vaccines. These vaccines protect against the same viruses as the trivalent vaccine and an additional B virus.
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refrigerator at 40 degrees or lower, and the freezer at 0 degrees or lower. Wash raw vegetables and fruits before eating them. If you are sick, do not prepare food for other people. If you must, make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before and after food preparation. Food poisoning is a distressing, and possibly life threatening, problem for many people locally and throughout the world. Those infected with food-borne organisms may not have any symptoms or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration to bloody diarrhea.
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the Holiday Gifts That Keep on Giving (and Taking)
Cherie Wachter holds one of the many cats at the Humane Society that are up for adoption.
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“If you are active and he typical have the time to take family holiday multiple walks, make photos regular trips to the park, collection is full of Mt Ranier, Washington and oversee house images of happy training, a puppy or children tearing kitten with energy to through wrapping burn may be a great fit,” paper and playing Wachter said. “But if with new toys. What you prefer to spend time you won’t find are indoors quietly reading, any photos of those Meg Formoso, Nova Animal Hospital. watching movies, or gifts collecting dust a your kids are growing up few weeks later after and spending more time their newness fades. with friends, an older dog or cat will be a That’s why the professionals who devote much better companion.” their lives to finding happy, long-term homes for animals want parents who are The next step is to select a specific considering giving their kids pets as gifts breed. You have a large selection to to think far beyond the photo opportunity. choose from. The American Kennel Club “Getting a pet means making registers 189 dog breeds, everything a commitment to that animal from the Affenpinscher and Bichon Frise the Xoloitzcuintli and Yorkshire Terrier. for its entire lifespan, not just to Think you just want a common, ordinary to keep the kids occupied spaniel? There are 13 different types, during school break,” said from the Boykin to the Tibetan.
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Searching for one breed used to mean making multiple phone calls and visits to pet stores, breeders, the Humane Society’s locations in Fort Lauderdale or Boca Raton, and the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Division’s brand new Adoption Center on 42nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Fortunately, the Internet can make your search much easier. The Broward County Animal Care and Humane Society both regularly update their web sites with the animals awaiting adoption. The Adopt-a-Pet.com web site is a national directory where shelters and rescue centers list animals for adoption. The site also features a tool to help you select a breed. Another key consideration is how a pet will affect your household budget. Dr. Meg Formoso with the Nova Animal DECEMBER 2016
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hat is sportsmanship? Merriam-Webster’s definition of sportsmanship, “fair play, respect for opponents, and polite behavior by someone who is competing in a sport or other competition: conduct (as fairness and respect to one’s opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport.” After many years of taking students to horse shows I have seen many positive examples of good sportsmanship and my fair share of sore losers. But one example of exemplary sportsmanship occurred at our most recent horse show. Nine-year-old student Addison Laudanno attended her first horse show and what this little girl displayed was the epitome of good sportsmanship. Her new friend was also showing that day and was having a difficult time with her horse due to the day’s typical unpredictable weather. Addison actually offered her horse to her friend as a sincere gesture to help her feel better. Even though it was her
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I felt this story was worth sharing since our community revolves heavily around our children’s sports activities. Never have I experienced such an amazing act of kindness. You have to understand how much these children and students train for the shows to appreciate the magnitude of Addison’s own willingness to give up the show for the sake of another person’s happiness. Addison did end up showing that day and everyone left in good spirits. A child’s kindness spoke volumes of all things good in our world. What would it be like if everyone could display traits like this in all aspects of life? December is the time of year we try to think of others more than ourselves. I will remember this sweet, touching story of not just great sportsmanship but the value of genuinely caring for others. May we all have a holiday season full of love, peace, and kindness.
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ecently my cousin bought an Irish setter puppy for his kids. He paid the breeder to have him neutered before bringing him home to his three boys. He asked me to take a look at the incision. I had my technicians bring me the paperwork before going into the examination room. The first item of interest was the fact that the breeder did all her own vaccinations, but paperwork stated that a licensed veterinarian performed the examinations and vaccinations. The second item was that the puppy was neutered three days ago and the breeder declined all pain medications, antibiotics, and recommendations for an Elizabethan collar, microchip, and fecal parasite exam. My cousin was concerned about the incision. It looked raw and the area of the scrotum was swollen. I was concerned about the whole situation. The paperwork said that the puppy was 3½ months old. Typically, when a puppy is that young the scrotum has not developed so I questioned why the scrotum was swollen. The incision was bruised and inflamed, and the glue that was holding the incision closed was missing. I explained that after a dog is neutered, if he excessively licks the incision, any bleeding from the tissue will pool in the scrotum and the incision will swell and get infected. On examination of the puppy, I noticed that all his adult teeth were in, but some of his puppy teeth remained. This meant he was probably closer to five months old and that explained why he has a developed scrotum. Also, the puppy
teeth were probably not going to come out by themselves and he would need a sedation in the future to remove them. At the same time, we could remove the lone dewclaw that he has on his back leg. At that point, I did not trust anything on the purchase order. The microchip, that was supposedly implanted, was not seen by my microchip scanner. The fecal that was supposedly performed the previous month said that the puppy had no parasites, was rechecked, and he had whipworms. The prophylactic dewormer that he received did not cover whipworms.
her best interest. She did the vaccinations, there was no health certificate, she dewormed with an inferior product, lied about the puppy’s age, did not purchase an E-collar, pain medications, or antibiotics for the puppy. At the time of the surgery, I would have recommended taking out the puppy teeth and removing the lone dewclaw to avoid a second procedure. The Lemon Law applies to the purchasing of a pet. The law assumes that the purchaser does not have any medical knowledge and all pets should be checked out in the first month before the law expires to protect you from dishonest breeders and puppy stores. P
My cousin was fuming. I told him that Glenn Kalick, DVM, Brookside Animal everything is fixable but in his line of work Hospital of Coral Springs, Brooksidevet.com. your word is your word and a contract is binding. I told him that I agree BROOKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL with the logic but, • Open 7 Days a Week contrary to how • Convenient Early Morning he lives his life, Drop-offs & Evening Pick-ups this purchase was • Complete Medical, Diagnostic done in a rush. In & Surgical Facilities • Air-Conditioned Boarding Facilities a rush, he had the • Spacious Dog Runs & Kitty Condos breeder contract • Pet Day Care Available out with a local • Medicated & Flea Baths humane society to perform the neuter The doctors and staff of so his kids did not Brookside Animal Hospital wish you have to deal with a happy and healthy holiday season. the E-collar and could just play Dr Kalick, Dr. Goldberger, Dr. with him. Everything this breeder did was in
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Fear and Faith
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“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.” – Psalm 34:4-7 Fear is something that strikes everyone at one point or another or maybe more often than we would like. There are phobias, everyday fears, fears brought about because of circumstances, fear because of insecurities, or fear because of things happening in the world around us. The good news is that God is still on His throne and He is faithful to hear us when we cry out to Him to deliver us from our fears.
I am all too familiar with this “fear” word because of situations that I have faced in life. Situations that I didn’t see coming and I could not have overcome alone. From having a miscarriage, needing a D&C, and fearing that I could hemorrhage and not survive because I was so weak. Then being told I have pre-cancerous cells and I should have a mastectomy to remove them. I’ve had my share of intense, anxious moments, as I am sure all of us have, where I had to face fear head on. But I didn’t face it on my own or in my own strength. God knows I was probably an emotional mess inside, but yet a peace reigned in me in the midst of the storms. Only God’s peace and strength got me through those difficult times. I love the verse at 2 Timothy 1:7 that says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” God does not want us to live in fear. He reminds us that we are so loved by Him. We just have to look to Him and trust that He hears us, and will save us from our troubles. I have learned and continue to learn to seek God, trust Him, and be at peace knowing that He loves me and cares for me no matter what. I’m not perfect at it, but one day at a time, He’s always there for me. Don’t let fear of the dark, of your finances, of your health, of your future, or of what’s happening in the world around you take you over. Seek God, trust in Him, and let His peace overtake you today. A verse that was like my motto for at least two years is: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6,7. Enjoy God’s peace today. 116
Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav wrote: “The whole world is a very narrow bridge and the important thing is not to be afraid.”
Fear manifests itself in different ways in our modern society, fear of the unknown and what lies ahead; fear of facing one’s personal goals, fear of falling short of who we think we ought to be. However, in the Bible we read stories telling us of how we are not to fear our enemies. We are to take risks, go forth to new lands, and trust in God. It seems that today we are also heading into unchartered waters. With a nation divided many are gripped by fear of what will be. Faith in Judaism remind us that we have the free-will and choice to conquer these fears while placing our trust in God. In Jewish tradition it is taught that Jews should love and fear God. Prayers recited at every worship service, such as the v’ahavta, remind Jews of this love. Engaging in this love of God requires positive action, not a passive response. Fulfilling commandments such as taking care of others in the world is an example of this demonstration of love. Fear on the other hand, is typically not seen as the opposite of love. However, in Jewish tradition, it is the reminder that while we are all made in the image of God, we are still human. We need to remain humble and refrain from engaging in actions that are not right or just, not because we believe that God does not want us to do them, but because we aspire to be God-like. Recently we marked the 78th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of the Broken Glass. This pogrom, marking the beginning of the Holocaust, instilled an unimaginable fear that still lives on in the Jewish psyche. With fear comes a sense of anxiety, grief, and mourning. At this time Jews turned toward their faith in God to help maintain hope. Again we are at a time when many are feeling fear and confusion and looking toward tradition and Jewish community for solace and guidance. Most recently Rabbi Paul Kipnes shared this prayer to help comfort the Jewish people in his own community: There was that moment at the Red Sea when our people despaired like never before. Looking behind, the people saw an enemy coming for them. Looking ahead, the waters seemed ready to swallow them up. To stand still was not an option. We pray, Eloheinu veilohei avoteinu v’imoteinu, Our God and God of our fathers and mothers, When our nation is divided When our people are afraid When our children are confused When we ourselves are unsure about how to move forward. Grant us, Like Nachshon, the courage to face our fears and walk forward into the unknown. Like Miriam, the insight to find the hidden waters in the wilderness to quench our thirst. Like King Solomon, the wisdom to decide wisely as we face difficult questions in the days and months ahead. Like the prophet Nathan, the faith to speak truth to power, demanding as he did from King David, truth and justice, compassion and kindness. And may we lie down in peace and rise up each tomorrow refreshed and renewed, prepared to work toward blessing for all. Amen. My blessing for you is that whatever fear you face, internally or externally, may you seek comfort and hope from your religious tradition and seek to understand and pursue justice as part of your healing process.
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y how time flies. I can’t believe we are already in the last month of 2016. This year has been full of milestones, but perhaps the biggest one for this country is Donald Trump being voted in as president. This is going to prove to be a very interesting four years. As I flip through CNN, MSNBC, and Fox, I see the worry and stress over what’s to come with a business mogul at the helm. Honestly, there is nothing to do but wait and see. No matter who was voted into office, promises will be broken, people will be disappointed, and maybe some good will come. Who knows what will happen. All you can hope for is the best. I hope the unhappy Americans calm down. Just because you’re not happy doesn’t mean you should to burn the cities down. Grow up and stop behaving like petulant little kids. Oh, and lest we forget, the Cubs won the World Series. I’m not a sports fan, but the excitement generated was contagious. I’m guessing the 108 years they waited to win deserved the party and the noise. Not sure who’s headed for the Super Bowl, but I’ll probably watch it. If for nothing else, I’ll watch for the great, and not so great, commercials. The half-
time show I’m not so sure. Lady Gaga isn’t one of my favorites. On a personal level, my big milestone was celebrating my 40th wedding anniversary. That’s right, 40 years in the institution. Ask me how I did it and I’ll tell you ... no, not alcohol … love. Yes, it sounds corny, but it’s true. You may think you love the person you marry on your wedding day, but true love comes after years of being together. We’ve been through quite a roller coaster ride. When I reflect on our wedding vows, the line that stands out the most is “for better or worse, in sickness and in health.” Three children and four grandchildren later, we rarely argue. We are content to sit in a room together and just be. Sometimes there no need for words. Of course it wasn’t always like that, but as we grew together we got a sense of what was really important. What is important? Love and forgiveness. It really is as simple as that. Now as we head into 2017, I look forward to good days and rocky ones as well. My philosophy is everyday above ground is a good one. Hope your next year is good too. P
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