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Niche Practice for Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction Dive Into History With The Shipwrecks of Lake Champlain The (Great) Lake Champlain 5 Simple Ways To Brighten Any Day
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Dive Into History With The Shipwrecks of Lake Champlain By Clover Whitham
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Foods That Reduce Harmful Inflammation
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How the Pandemic Made Vermont Even Better by Ben Durant
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A New Way to Plan Your Retirement by Kirk Shamberger
“This Stove Is Filthy” Teaching the Value of a Job Done Right
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PHOENIX PHYSICAL
Therapy Offers a Niche Practice
for Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
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n 2001, physical therapist Jane Kaufman started Phoenix Physical Therapy, PLC. The practice is devoted to types of impairments that are rarely discussed; specifically pelvic floor muscle
dysfunction and incontinence. Kaufman is board
infections, prostatitis, and other challenges related to
certified by the Biofeedback International Certification
pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Phoenix uses a non-
Alliance in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and
surgical technique designed to help patients live happier,
today, Phoenix Physical Therapy specializes in treating
more productive lives. “Our goal is to empower each
patients of all ages who experience these embarrassing
individual who comes to our office with the skills and
and debilitating issues.
training to eliminate this embarrassing and life altering
Kaufman cited statistics indicating that over 50
problem,” Kaufman said. “You know patients are pleased
percent of people aged 65 and older living at home
with the results when they refer their spouses, children,
reported bladder and/or bowel incontinence and she
grandchildren and friends.”
noted that this can lead to depression, risk of falling on
As Kaufman’s reputation for care grew, her
the way to the toilet, social isolation, skin irritation, and
practice grew, as well, and now includes four pelvic
numerous psychosocial problems. These issues are not
floor therapists and an office manager. In addition to
restricted to seniors. According to HealthDay News, over
treating patients, Kaufman teaches courses to healthcare
25 million Americans admit to regularly having issues
providers throughout the country in person and via
controlling their bladders.
telehealth, and mentors others worldwide as they work
Typical challenges for Kaufman’s patients include urinary urgency and frequency, incontinence, difficulty
toward their certification in this treatment. Located in South Burlington, Phoenix attracts
voiding or moving bowels, constipation, pelvic pain,
patients from across Vermont, western New Hampshire
painful bladder syndrome, frequent urinary tract
and northern New York. Physicians from major
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metropolitan medical centers have referred patients to the practice. Kaufman said the comfort they offer patients makes the business seem more like a medical spa than a typical clinic. While other physical therapists treat a variety of conditions, Phoenix’s only focus is the treatment of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, working with clients across the age spectrum from small children to patients in their 90’s. Clinicians work with patients in a oneon-one partnership through a series of steps that Kaufman said results in a substantial and often complete improvement of their condition. Kaufman notes that pelvic floor problems are intimate issues, shared reluctantly, if at all, with others, including patients’ own physicians and families. “These issues generally cause embarrassment, confinement, and discouragement, and can become quite debilitating,” she said. “They create a self-imposed burden on one’s life. Through appropriate physical therapy intervention Vermont Maturity | July/August 2021 | 7
with a highly skilled and caring therapist, the results are quite successful without surgery.” Kaufman said the issues faced by her patients tend to be underreported, underdiagnosed and undertreated. “Many people, especially the more mature population, are just too embarrassed to mention this to a physician,” she said. Kaufman believes many older adults think incontinence is a normal part of aging but she assures them that this is not the case and that treatment options other than surgery and/or medication exist. Common problems for mature adults include, but are not limited to, urge incontinence which is a strong urge to void and not being able to get to the toilet in time, nocturia which is using the bathroom more than twice a night, and stress incontinence associated with leakage from sneezing, coughing, laughing, or lifting. The leakage can be in the form of solid or liquid matter or both and Kaufman said that having more than one of these issues is common. Other problems for the mature population which she said are rarely discussed include withholding
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waste to avoid use of toilets and
changing the function of
dyspareunia which is discomfort
this muscle and teaching the
during sexual intercourse. “These
patient a variety of strategies
issues are especially challenging
for self-management, the
for mature adults to discuss
symptoms can often be
with a healthcare provider,”
resolved. Treatment for
she said “but the Phoenix
dyspareunia involves specific
physical therapists are acutely
gentle stretches as well as
aware of them and provide the
muscle visualization to release
compassionate, discrete care
the tone in the muscle for
necessary to help overcome these
improved relaxation and
life altering issues.”
function. “Phoenix sends patients
Treatment by Phoenix staff includes the use of small sensors
back into the world they are
to teach patients how to visualize
accustomed to, empowered
the muscle associated with incontinence, dysfunction,
with newfound confidence and a package of life-long
pain, or discomfort. Computer soft ware captures the
skills to manage their incontinence, pelvic pain, and/
body’s signal and provides information to the therapist
or pelvic floor muscle dysfunction,” Kaufman said.
and the patient. The root of these problems is the pelvic
“While the treatment is based on highly refined scientific
floor muscle which releases in an untimely manner to
methodology, it is the environment of a trusting
eliminate body waste, thus creating incontinence. By
partnership that enables the patient to take charge and believe, ‘yes I can do this!’ Overcoming pelvic floor problems is a personal issue. By working together as a patient/clinician team, the majority of patients are pleased with the outcomes.” “The work we do gives us real pleasure,” Kaufman said. “I love what I do from multiple perspectives. I can help change someone’s life in a really positive manner in a way that most health care providers can’t or don’t.” Kaufman said the name Phoenix was chosen because it connotes rising from the ashes. “People say they are too embarrassed to leave their houses,” she said “but after coming to us, they’re able to go out and go dancing again. We improve their quality of life. There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t make a big difference in someone’s life and that feels really good.” Patients interested in treatment must be referred by a physician but can call the office at 802-863-6662 or use the “contact us” portal at Phoenixpt.com to schedule an appointment. They accept virtually all medical insurances. VM
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Dive Into History With The Shipwrecks of Lake Champlain
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By Clover Whitham
ake Champlain is known for its picturesque and peaceful waters - but a dive beneath the surface shows just how deep its history goes. The lake’s namesake Samuel de Champlain
Those artifacts tell fascinating, enlightening and at times wild tales. About 300 shipwrecks, plus 10,000 objects and archives have been conserved by the Lake Champlain
was certainly not the first to ply its waters. As the Lake
Maritime Museum. The museum, located on the shore
Champlain Maritime Museum points out, people
in Vergennes, is dedicated to protecting and sharing the
have been interacting with the lake for centuries for
cultural and natural heritage of Lake Champlain.
transportation, food, trade, war, and fun - leaving
Several of those shipwrecks are what one would
behind many artifacts as clues about how life was lived
imagine: the result of late-night crashes after some sort
in the region.
of accident. Some, such as the Steamboat Phoenix, are
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shrouded in mystery. All tell a story about life on the
time is often underrepresented in the written history,”
lake at the time of the ship’s demise.
said Sabick.
Overall, the scuttled ships are a diverse group, from
He points to the canal boats that were essential to
war ships to a horse-powered ferry. What they have in
commerce in the region. As the historical equivalent
common is their remarkable condition.
of today’s tractor trailer trucks, canal boats were
“The cold dark fresh water of Lake Champlain is
background scenery left out of written documentation.
just a wonderful preservative environment,” said Chris
Their wrecks offer a glimpse at the economy, life, and
Sabick, director of research and archeology at the Lake
work of that period.
Champlain Maritime Museum. “Some of these vessels
“In many cases they’re the only permanent physical
look like they were literally just sailed down to the
record we have of people’s lives and livelihoods and the
bottom of the lake. They still have paint on them, the
watercraft that they lived and worked on,” said Sabick.
masts are still standing in some cases. The artifacts of
The Steamboat Phoenix that now sits on the bottom
the people that lived and worked on the boat are often
of the lake is the oldest steamboat shipwreck in the
still there and well preserved.”
world, according to Sabick. It first launched in 1815 as
That’s a good thing, because as Sabick says, the
the second commercial steamboat on Lake Champlain.
underwater artifacts and vessels are sometimes the
Four years later, on September 4, 1819, the boat was
only record left of everyday life and commerce from an
traveling to Plattsburgh, N.Y., from Burlington with 46
era.
people aboard. A fire was discovered at about 11 p.m., too late to save the boat, according to the Maritime
“They are really time capsules that preserve a specific moment in time really well and that moment in
Museum’s account.
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“The passengers were roused from their cabins and
Waiving the entrance fee has been a goal for the
loaded into two small boats. Unfortunately, in the
museum, said Megan Salocks, director of marketing
confusion, a dozen people (including the captain) were
and engagement, and the hope is to make that
left to fend for themselves on the burning ship,” reads
permanent.
the museum’s history. The captain and several others were rescued in the
After the campus was closed for nearly all the 2020 season, the staff was excited to welcome the public back
morning, but six people died. For many shipwreck
to the grounds. Speaking a week before opening day,
tales, the story could end there - but for the Steamboat
Salocks said she was particularly fond of this season’s
Phoenix, mystery remains.
exhibit on Prohibition in Vermont.
“The cause of the fire was said to have been a
“There are some common themes that connect
candle carelessly left burning in the pantry; however,
to our world today. It’s really exciting to bring those
circumstantial evidence suggests that the fire may
stories out and let people see the connections,” Salocks
have been intentionally set by competing lake sailing
said.
interests,” according to the museum. More of the Phoenix’s story continues to be
Shipwreck fans can fi nd a wealth of information about more than 70 wrecks on the museum’s
uncovered. Just last year a local shipwreck explorer,
website, including virtual tours of three wrecks with
Gary Lefebvre, found the steamboat’s two long lost
underwater video and narration of their dramatic tales.
paddle wheels - more than 200 years after they drifted
In years without Covid restrictions, the museum offers
to the bottom, and 40 years after the discovery of the
shipwreck cruises on which visitors can view live video
ship’s hull.
taken by remote controlled underwater vehicles.
The Steamboat Phoenix is part of the Vermont
Salocks said the museum regularly hosts talks about
Underwater Historic Preserve, which is managed by
shipwrecks, follow the museum’s social media channels
the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in partnership
to learn more about virtual and in-person events.
with the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation. The Underwater Historic Preserve provides public
MORE INFORMATION:
access for divers to some of the shipwrecks, while
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum: Lcmm.org
protecting the sites from damage.
More information about the Vermont Underwater
Th is summer season, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum will write a new chapter for itself. For the first time there will be no entrance fee for
Historic Preserve: Historicsites.vermont.gov/ underwater-preserves Book recommended by Chris Sabick: Sails and
visitors. The indoor exhibits remain temporarily closed,
Steam in the Mountains: A Maritime and Military
but outdoor exhibits will be available daily from 10 a.m.
History of Lake George and Lake Champlain, by
to 4 p.m.
Russell Bellico.
As in other years, visitors will be able to explore
“It’s my go-to reference for everything. The first
the schooner Lois McClure, a full-scale replica of an
time I look up something, that’s where I start,” Sabick
1862-class sailing canal boat based on two shipwrecks
said. VM
in Burlington Harbor. The plan for this season was to keep the ship docked, but visitors can climb on board to learn about its history and what life on the canal schooner was like.
Clover Whitham has been a journalist at Vermont newspapers for more than a dozen years and is now a freelance writer and editor near Burlington.
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Foods That Reduce Harmful Inflammation
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by Brigitte Harton, RD, CD, NBC-HWC
nflammation in the body is a double-edged sword.
diet can affect the levels of C-reactive protein in your
Without the normal process of inflammation,
blood (a marker for inflammation).
the body would not be able to fight infections or respond to injuries. Problems result when low
What’s more, you don’t need to adopt a complicated eating plan. Anti-inflammatory foods tend to be the
to moderate levels of inflammation occur chronically
same foods that promote good health overall. You’ve
throughout the body. There are several possibilities for
guessed it, veggies and fruits have a central role!
why chronic inflammation happens. These include an unresolved infection or injury, an autoimmune disorder,
Tips for Anti-Inflammatory Eating
long-term exposure to irritants, smoking, alcohol use, obesity, and chronic stress. This chronic inflammation can be damaging. It has been linked to plaque buildup in your arteries,
GO FOR PLANTS Plant foods have the anti-inflammatory nutrients
increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. There is
that your body needs. Make half your plate veggies and
also an association with a higher risk of cancer, diabetes,
fruits, include more veggies and fruits during snack time,
and other chronic health conditions.
switch to whole grains, and boost legumes (beans and
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peas) are great places to start.
THINK ANTIOXIDANTS They are substances (vitamins, minerals, and other plant chemicals) that help prevent, delay, or repair some cell and tissue damage. Go for a rainbow of fruits and veggies like berries, leafy greens, and beets, as well as legumes, whole grains, ginger, turmeric, nuts, and green tea.
along with deep-fried foods and other junk foods are all pro-inflammation. Added sugars help release inflammatory messengers that can increase the risk of chronic inflammation. Unhealthy fats are also linked to inflammation. Replace these foods as much as possible with veggies, fruits, grains, nuts, and beans.
THINK TWICE ABOUT MEATS
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REPLACE THE HEAVILY PROCESSED STUFF Foods with lots of added sugars like certain
Think twice before reaching for red meat and other high-fat processed meats such as hot dogs. These meats are pro-inflammatory, mainly because they contain large quantities of saturated fat, which can cause inflammation if you get more than a small amount each day. VM Brigitte Harton is a consultant Registered Dietitian at Age Well and a Board-Certified Wellness Coach. Have more nutrition or wellness questions? Contact Age Well’s Helpline at 800642-5119 or visit AgeWellVT.org.
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How the Pandemic Made Vermont Even Better
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by Ben Durant
t was no secret that Vermont had the lowest number of COVID-19 cases of any state in the nation. Some said it was because no one lives here, but the reality is that our population
density on a people per square mile basis is about average. The fact is Vermont, as a community, handled
the problem beautifully because we are a community. At around 650,000 residents, we are small enough to have cohesion. We care for one another; we respect and help our neighbor. In some states, mask wearing became a political football. Here, it was something we did to help our neighbors as much as to help ourselves, because it was rational and respectful. The pandemic caused the
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There are some interesting bits of data supporting this from places like United Van Lines, and the US Postal Service that show big increases in people moving to Vermont. As a real estate agent with boots on the ground, I can say firsthand that the number of out of state buyers now represents about half of the home buyers that I meet. Home prices have risen; accordingly, up about 25% over last year. When I price homes these days, I start high, and let the bidding begin like an auctioneer setting a reserve. I typically see dozens of offers that settle significantly over the asking price. It is certainly a good time to sell, especially if you have someplace else to go. It is still important to have a good agent to help you sell your home and make it look it’s very best. Even in a strong seller’s market, a home in tip top showing
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A New Way to Plan Your Retirement
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by Kirk Shamberger
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up the handset of your telephone, wait for the
understanding how you got to where you are today.
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changed is the need to connect to others remotely.
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Retirement plans, particularly financial investments,
see are hundreds of people yelling, screaming, and
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waiving tickets. The “floor” is virtually empty, with the
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The (Great) Lake Champlain
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by Joshua Nichols
ake Champlain, nestled in its eponymous
In Senate Bill 927 a small line in Section 4 read
valley to the west of the Green Mountains,
as follows: “The term `Great Lakes’ includes Lake
has been a constant presence throughout
Champlain.” This small line was written to ensure that
Vermont’s history. Burlington was settled
colleges studying Lake Champlain were eligible for
on its eastern shore in 1783. It’s become a sustainable
Federal research money. Democratic Senator Patrick
habitat for bald eagle re-population. Cargo ships and
Leahy, who still serves Vermont today as President
navy vessels have traded and fought across its waters,
pro tempore, snuck the line into the bill, which went
leaving behind over 300 shipwrecks as testament.
unnoticed until it was passed by President Bill Clinton.
Despite its colorful history, Lake Champlain never was
Though Vermont residents were ecstatic that
recognized as an equal to its Western cousins: Ontario,
their beloved lake was receiving national recognition,
Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior. Well, almost
Leahy’s colleagues on Capitol Hill took an aggressive
never. Lake Champlain had one miniscule span of
stance against Lake Champlain’s status as a “Great.”
Greatness, and it all began on March 6, 1998.
Representative Steve LaTourette was quoted in the
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LA Times. “If Lake Champlain ends up as a Great
long iron carriers out here in dock. Maybe if we
Lake, I propose we rename it ‘Lake Plain Sham,’ …
donated one of them to those nice people in Vermont,
Next thing you know, Iowa’s gonna want a sea-grant
they could take it and make a bridge across the little
program because it’s got a big old reservoir.” John
lake they have there.”
Glenn, LaTourette’s Ohio counterpart in the Senate,
But Lake Champlain’s dance with Greatness soon
said, “I know the Great Lakes. I’ve traveled the Great
reached its tragic fi nal act. On March 24th, 1998, the
Lakes. And Lake Champlain is not one of the Great
Senate unanimously voted to strip Lake Champlain
Lakes.” Representative Fred Upton of Michigan called
of its Great Lake status after only 18 days. However,
Champlain a “pencil line on the map” in a personality-
it still retained Federal funding earmarked for lake
fi lled article published by the Baltimore Sun that
study. Today, Federal dollars go to the Lake Champlain
begins with the people of Vermont “vigorously, but
Sea Grant, which develops and shares science-based
politely” defending the newly minted Great Lake from
knowledge to benefit the Lake Champlain basin.
critics. Naysayers often criticized Lake Champlain’s size, noting that it only covers 490 square miles. When
RIP Great Lake Champlain. March 6, 1998 – March 24, 1998. You’ll always be a Great Lake in our hearts. VM
compared to the smallest of the original five, Lake Ontario, Champlain would have to grow to sixteen times its original size to surpass it. Davis Hellberg,
Joshua Nichols is the Vermont Maturity associate editor.
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How to Help an Elderly Parent with Their Finances
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any adult children serve as financial helpers to their elderly or ill parents.
They provide services like paying bills, handling deposits and investments,
filing insurance claims, preparing taxes and more. Here are some tips and resources that can help you.
Start with a Conversation Taking on the task of helping an elderly parent with their finances can be a sensitive and difficult topic. The first step in helping your parent is to have a respectful talk with them expressing your concerns and offering to help them with their financial chores. If you have siblings, it can be a good idea to get them involved too. This can help you head off any possible hard feelings, plus, with others involved, your parent will know everyone is concerned.
Get Organized If your parent is willing to let you help manage, monitor or take over their financial affairs your first order of business is to get organized by making a list of their financial accounts and other important information. Your list should include: ✔ Contact list: Names and numbers of key contacts
like insurance agents, financial advisor, tax preparer, family attorney, etc. ✔ Monthly bills: Phone, cable, water and trash, gas,
electric, credit card accounts, etc. ✔ Financial accounts: Including bank accounts,
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usernames and passwords for financial accounts that are set up online. ✔ Company benefits: Any retirement plans,
pensions or health benefits from their current or former employer. ✔ Insurance policies: Life, home, auto, long-term
care, Medicare, etc. ✔ Taxes: Copies of your parent’s income tax returns
over the past few years.
Locate Important Documents This is also the ideal time to find out if your parent has the following essential legal documents: A will; an advance directive that includes a living will and healthcare proxy, which allows you or another family member or friend to make medical decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated; and a durable power of attorney, which gives you or a designated person similar legal authority for financial decisions, if needed. If they do not have these important documents prepared, now is the time to do it. And if they are
prepared, make sure they are updated, and you know
for older adults with cognitive issues this card would
where they are located.
provide your parent access to their money but with
Simplify Financial Tasks The quickest way to help your parent simplify their monthly financial chores is to set up automatic payments for their utilities and other routine bills and arrange for direct deposit of their income sources. If your parent has savings and investments scattered in many different accounts, you should consider
restrictions that you set on how funds can be spent. Or check out EverSafe.com, a web-based service that will automatically monitor your parent’s accounts, track suspicious activity, and alert you when a problem is detected.
Seek Help If you need help or live far away, consider hiring
consolidating them. You can also set up your parent’s
a daily money manager (see AADMM.com) who can
bank system and investment accounts online, so you can
come in once or twice a month to pay bills, make
pay bills and monitor their accounts anytime.
deposits, decipher health insurance statements, and
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“This Stove Is Filthy” Teaching the Value of a Job Done Right The title of this article is an exhortation I distinctly remember coming from my mother. It addresses the subject of finishing what you start.
Dishes, Dishes, Dishes We didn’t have a dishwasher at our house when I was a kid; we all took turns. When it was my turn, it Glenn Jarrett and Jennifer Luitjens Certified as Elder Law Attorneys by the National Elder Law Foundation
There were three parts of this task, as outlined by my mother’s expert job description: Wash the dishes, dry them and put them away. Wash and dry the old cast-iron
always seemed to me that the dirty
skillet as best you can, then put it
dishes were in piles and piles and
on low flame on the stove to remove
piles on the sink.
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was also important to remember to turn the fire OFF.) Clean the top of the stove.
A Shortcut I was a reasonably bright kid; I knew the drill. I just didn’t like the job. I felt enslaved to the sink as all the best TV programs were pelting the airways on our new (black and white) Stewart Warner television. (There was no cable or satellite TV in
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those days, but Dad had put up an antenna that could pull in stations from six states. But that’s another story.)
One day I took a shortcut. The stove looked clean enough to me; I let
our children had a dishwasher for
their lives.
it go.
most of their growing up years. But
Not Automatic
I got caught. “This stove is filthy. I thought
one day one of those old tapes ran
It’s not an automatic thing. If our children are to gain the satisfaction of
I told you to wash the dishes.” (It
doing a job well, they have to learn it
had occurred to me that the dishes
somewhere. young person with the people skills
unfair to combine them. Fortunately,
of smiling, showing respect toward
however, I managed to keep those
and delivering their best efforts to
thoughts to myself.)
the customer can’t stay at the counter at McDonald’s. They’re prompted to supervisor before you can blink.) Willingly doing a job right is not
short again. Now, I’m not suggesting
It sounded a lot like Mom; a bit different, but still the same: “Son, this mower needs oil. I VM
and from a kid’s viewpoint it was
remember cutting the dishes job
through my head and out my mouth.
thought I told you to cut the grass.”
(And isn’t it interesting how a
and the stove were separate items,
I cleaned the stove, and I don’t
In a way, it was unfortunate that
who lived their integrity every day of
I did everything perfectly after that,
only right, it eventually translates
but I do believe I managed to capture
into all kinds of success, financial and
a pretty decent work ethic. For that, I
otherwise.
A semi-retired child and adolescent psychologist and speaker, Dr. James Sutton is the author of The Changing Behavior Book: A Fresh Approach to the Difficult Child, as well as other books and articles. He also founded The Changing Behavior Network, an early internet podcast and blog supporting young people and their families. You can visit his blog at Itsaboutthem. wordpress.com.
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solitude of being alone can bring unexpected pleasures
amaze me but even I need to step back and
and much needed restoration of your inner being.
take time to appreciate the simple joys of living. We can easily become over committed
and over scheduled with all the activities that we love to
do. We soon find ourselves feeling slightly overwhelmed and, perhaps, taking the simpler joys of life for granted.
It’s easy to change and, with a little bit of effort, you can find that you develop a greater appreciation for the things we somehow don’t notice as much as we should. This is my list of activities that have always been able to rekindle the simple joy of living. Although each of them can be enjoyed with others, sometimes embracing the
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Feel the sun warm the air and realize how magical this
will make you realize how inadequate words or even a
time of day can be and how rarely we take the time to
picture can be at times.
appreciate it.
Take A Walk Hopefully, you’re physically able to do this but, if
Have A Picnic Is there anything more fun than an outside lunch with a soft breeze and a comfortable place to sit and
not, seek assistance from a friend or family member and
enjoy a special treat? This is an activity where the
take a few minutes to experience some of the wonders
company of someone else can add to the experience, but
of nature. This is an exercise to appreciate the small
it doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed on your own. There
treasures in life and take note of all the things your little
is something extremely satisfying about a little hike
corner of the world offers. It’s time to slow down and
that makes you hungry and thirsty and then sitting
notice the flowers – their colors and fragrance surpass
down and realizing how much you needed a rest. That
any artist’s palette or the finest bottle of perfume. I am
sandwich or piece of fruit will taste better than it ever
amazed at how rarely I do this and always make a vow
did and that water that has been chilling in an ice pack
to do it more often. It’s a great way to experience the
will remind you how good clear, cold water can be. If
seasons and realize that even the dead of winter can
you’re so inclined, a little wine and cheese with some
dazzle you with a scene that will stay with you for a long
crusty bread can also make that little lunch just a bit
time. Trying to explain what you’ve seen to someone else
more special.
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Find Some Water Consider yourself lucky if you live near a lake, river
of a day, you haven’t paid attention or been able to enjoy a really nice sunset. While the rising sun is the starting point for all the work that must be done, I think of the
or stream and have easy access to it. Whether you view
sunset as a time for total relaxation. A time to savor the
an ocean or a babbling brook streaming over the rocks,
pleasures of the day and to be thankful that we can have
there’s something calming and peaceful about the water.
more in store for tomorrow. Instead of a cup of coffee,
From listening to the waves crashing on a beach to
my beverage of choice in the evening is a glass of wine.
watching a lake turn into a sheet of glass with no hint
It tells me the day is officially done and it’s time to step
of a breeze in the air, I have found the water to have
back and be thankful for the simple pleasures of life. I hear too many people say how bored they are or
restorative powers for me. No matter how much stress I might have, the water seems to have a way of calming
that they have nothing to do. Whenever I get even a
me down. I don’t even have to get wet! I just love to look
hint of those thoughts crossing my mind, I work my
out onto a lake or a river, a waterfall, or an ocean. Even
way down this list of things to do. Life is too short to
a two-foot waterfall can stop me in my tracks and give
lose sight of how the simplest of things can bring us the
me an endless amount of satisfaction.
greatest pleasure. VM
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