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Creative Mother’s Gift Ideas

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How Families Can Comfortably Share Close Quarters

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ay is an exciting time of the year. Spring has sprung, and even though April snow showers are still making an appearance in some states, here locally, May flowers and the air promise warmer weather, inviting people outdoors with lots of activities, especially since the last year we have stayed mostly indoors. Hopefully, wearing our masks, we can start getting out and about and enjoy Mother’s Day and the Memorial Day holiday.

With the overall political climate in the country, Memorial Day seems to be just another 3-day holiday. Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? It is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Traditionally the holiday has been observed on May 30, but now officially is observed on the last Monday in May. This year, take a moment on that day to remember those who died serving their country. It was for you…and it was for me…it was for all Americans. It was for our America!

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How to Prevent Damaged Summer Hair

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new haircut or a color change can align perfectly with the carefree spirit of summer. Summer may be an opportunity to experiment with lighter hues or highlights to complement the natural changes to hair that come with exposure to the sun and surf.

Hair care routines after changing colors may require a few additional steps, as weather conditions can contribute to less-than-desirable results, including brassy tones.

Exposure to chlorine and summer sun can contribute to brassiness, making hair more vulnerable to damage and breakage.

Avoiding hair damage and unwanted color changes comes down to prevention and correction. These tips can make a difference in hair health.

• Wear a swim cap before going into the pool or the ocean to protect against chlorine or salt water, which may leach into hair shafts and cause brittleness and brassy hues. Specialty hair masks to coat tresses also can be effective.

• Stick to the shade when outdoors to avoid having hair fried by exposure to the sun’s UV rays. If that’s not possible, wear a hat or hair products that contain UV protection.

• Determine if the water in your home is “hard,” which means it has high levels of chlorine, metals and minerals in it. Water-softening systems and filters can help mitigate hard water issues. Also, there’s no need to wash hair multiple times a week, which can cause hair dye to fade more quickly.

• Consider highlights over all-over hair lightening/coloring. With highlights, there will be fewer colored portions of your hair and less opportunity for lightened hair to turn brassy. Stylists can add enough highlights to make the total effect appear much brighter.

• Use a toner or correctional “purple” shampoo.

Toning products rely on color wheel technology.

Opposite colors on the wheel cancel each other out. Orange and yellow (brassy) hues are opposite blue and purple. Therefore, using special shampoos that contain blue and purple pigments will offset brassy hues. Don’t worry, your hair won’t turn violet with recommended use.

Summer hair can retain its vitality and color with some easy steps. Speak with a local stylist about other ways to maintain beautiful hair color all summer long.

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Creative Mother’s Day Celebration and Gift Ideas

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n Sunday, May 9, 2021, millions of people will celebrate the special women in their lives, particularly the mothers, grandmothers and stepmothers who often tirelessly care for those they love.

Even though the way people have been living has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mother’s Day may be the first holiday on the calendar when the world can finally regain some sense of normalcy. But caution should still prevail during Mother’s Day celebrations. Thankfully, there are plenty of creative ways to celebrate mothers and mother figures this year.

• Dine truly “al fresco.” Outdoor dining has become commonplace, and even before it was a safety measure, enjoying a meal on a sun-soaked patio or overlooking a body of water was popular. If you’re worried about limited restaurant space or crowds, plan a picnic at a scenic location, such as a botanical garden or county park. Include Mom’s favorite foods and enjoy the fresh air and delicious foods together.

• Create a photo slideshow. Digital photos have eclipsed prints in many people’s hearts. But too often digital photos never get seen after they’re initially taken. That can change when you compile a slideshow of favorite photos from childhood and even present-day photos that Mom is sure to appreciate. Use sentimental music or Mom’s favorite songs as the soundtrack, and include some inspirational quotations or personal voiceovers. This is one gift that can be shared in person or over group meeting apps.

• Get involved together. An especially meaningful way to honor a mother who is always giving her time and love is to become involved in a difference-making organization. Joint volunteerism is a great way to spend more time together working toward a worthy goal.

• Enjoy her hobbies and interests. Devote a day or more to trying Mom’s interests and hobbies, whether they include hitting the links, knitting, singing in the church choir, or digging in her garden.

• Send an edible gift. If you can’t be there to celebrate with Mom in person, have a special meal delivered to her door.

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Please Read to Me

By Deana Landers www.morningcoffeebeans.com

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ne of the best memories I have from my childhood are the times my mother read to me. When it was cold outside, we sat on the couch late at night with the fire blazing in the fireplace. I leaned against her shoulder and watched the lines on her face disappear as she used her voice to mimic the characters in the book.

She laughed and pretended to cry to make the story come to life, and sometimes in those moments she looked younger to me.

It was our particular time together to read and talk about books.

It could have been her time to relax after taking care of children and a husband all day, but instead she would smile when I slipped out of my bed and came tiptoeing back in the living room after everyone else was asleep. Being the youngest of 11 children, sometimes it was easy to get lost in the crowd, and I cherished those moments when I could sit close to her and know it was just my time.

I recently had the opportunity to visit an elementary school to read to the first-grade class for National Children’s book week.

The students told me that they loved it when their parents read to them, too. One little girl said she did it the other way around.

“I read to my mom,” she said. “She sits and listens to me, and I like that.”

Besides helping a child develop a love for reading, it is a beautiful way to be close to your children and it instills a sense of secu-

Moms Need Timeouts, Too

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hile time-outs may be torturous for young children eager to get up and go, alone time may sound like paradise to busy mothers. It can be helpful for parents to schedule daily timeouts, though breaks a few times per week can do the trick as well. Any woman can benefit from a timeout, but working mothers juggling careers and home life may be especially in need of scheduled breaks.

• You don’t need much time. A break doesn’t need to be extensive to be effective. Schedule around 30 minutes for the timeout.

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rity they never forget. It’s when the parent focuses on the child without distractions, and a child can feel that. I did. When my mother read to me, I felt like I was the center of her attention, even if it was only one night, now and then, when everyone else was asleep. It is also a time parents let their guard down a little.

For a moment, we aren’t adults with all the answers and rules, but someone lost in a story with our children.

The reason my mother’s lines would melt away during those moments was because she wasn’t thinking about cooking or cleaning or disciplining or paying the bills. When she read Cinderella to me, she would make me feel the transition from ashes to riches because she was using her imagination to feel it, too.

Another little boy said he read to himself, but always in his mother’s room because he liked how it felt to be near his mom.

Reading and letting our imagination travel is not just for children, either. When I am at my busiest and feel the most stressed in my life, I find a book and let myself get lost for a while. The difference between reading a book and hanging out on your iPad, or lounging in front of the television to relax, is that when you read a book, the story can be what you imagine it to be and you can learn as fast or as slow as you want to. I like that.

When I became a busy parent with my children, I understood my mother’s sacrifices for sharing that late-night story time with me. But somehow, I think she needed it as much as I did.

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That’s just enough time to watch a sitcom, read a chapter in a book, or enjoy a nice, steamy bath.

• Choose a kid-free time of day. If possible, select a timeout period when the kids are away from home or you can be guaranteed some alone time. If this is not possible, make an arrangement with your spouse to look after the kids while you get some alone time.

• Find an enjoyable activity. Select an activity for the timeout that you may not have the opportunity to enjoy when other people or tasks require your attention. Listening to music, taking an exercise class, writing in a journal, engaging in artwork or other crafts, or reading a book make for great timeout activities. A timeout is not the time to catch up on chores.

• Treat yourself on occasion. Build an extra treat into the timeout, such as a bite of a favorite dessert or purchasing a clothing accessory or a luxurious body butter. This can make the timeout even more enjoyable.

Earth Mothers

By April Hensley

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he number one thing moms want for Mother’s Day is to spend time with their children. Gifts are just an extra bonus to help that special person in your life feel appreciated and loved. The most purchased gifts seem to be flowers. Cut flowers are popular along with hanging baskets and corsages to wear to church.

If you are looking for the perfect present and your mom is an avid gardener, or even just getting started, a gardening gift may be a unique and welcome surprise. With so many forms of gardening and outdoor activities, there’s sure to be something to make her hobbies more enjoyable. You may need to pick your sweet mom’s brain, like I did with mine, to get ideas and see what they love.

• Spring blooming trees like dogwood, cherry, and apple will give shade and beauty for decades to come.

• Bulbs are easy to plant and grow. Many varieties come back every year.

• Rose bushes are a lovely gift and simple to maintain.

• Sprinkler systems for lawns, flower beds, and gardens help save valuable time.

• A membership to a garden club will help make lifelong friends with similar interests.

• Gardening gloves protect hands while ripping out weeds, digging into the earth, picking the harvest, or cutting delicate blossoms.

• Give flower seeds in a pretty basket if she loves to grow blooming plants for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

• Decorative flower pots can be used on porches, patios, decks, and even in the yard for flowers, small trees, bushes, and vegetables.

• Bird feeders and hummingbird feeders bring the beauty of nature close enough to see. Attracting birds helps to keep insects in check and hummingbirds are natural pollinators.

• If your loved one likes to do their own landscaping and pruning, check out the new and improved battery powered tools. Weed eaters and pruning clippers have been joined by battery powered push mowers.

• Herb growing kits are popular for kitchen gardening for gourmet cooks. Packs of herb seeds tied with a colorful ribbon are perfect for those who grow outdoors.

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which marks a full three decades of recognizing exceptional women from the Tri-Cities region. But what sets this year’s Tribute apart is a commitment to help acknowledge and honor every special woman that has “Shared the Light.”

The theme for this year’s Tribute “Share the Light,” is inspired by the lines from Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman’s stirring poem “The Hill We Climb”:

Ms. Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. As the inspiring, unifying words of a young, strong person of color, Gorman’s poem represents everything the YWCA hopes to support and encourage through its mission of “eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.”

For this year only, individual citizens may join businesses and organizations in recognizing the women who have nurtured, empowered, and transformed our lives, businesses and communities. These women are our mothers, our grandmothers, our sisters, our neighbors, and our friends, still living or no longer with us, residing in our region or anywhere else in the world—there are no restrictions for this year’s honorees.

Anyone and everyone are invited to “Share the Light” by honoring the women who have shared their light.

Due to restrictions put in place to protect against the pandemic, instead of an in-person gala, this year’s Tribute will transition from a nomination and judged model to an inclusive opportunity for everyone to honor a woman in their life. The YWCA has developed a unique Tribute to Women website where donors can collaborate with friends, family, or co-workers to personalize a Tribute post celebrating their honoree. These Tribute posts will be made available to donors who contribute a minimum of $125 or more. This is a great way to give your special person a moment to shine their light for the whole world to see.

Another option is available as well: for a minimum donation of $125—the price of a ticket to the Tribute awards banquet—individual donors can have a personalized keepsake card, suitable for framing and display, mailed to the honoree of their choice. These donors may choose to honor their special person with a message in their own words. This is a good option to privately recognize an honoree who has shined a light on your life.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to support your local YWCA and its many essential programs while also acknowledging and celebrating the contributions made by the special women in your life. Don’t miss your chance!

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Certificate of Recognition Keepsake Card

The Tribute to Women

originated in 1992, born from the YWCA’s commitment to empower and honor the many contributions made by women in their communities. The Tribute was set in place as a way to celebrate women who have made significant contributions to their communities and to honor them at an inspirational banquet held each spring. Through this nomination process, the Tribute to Women has recognized and celebrated approximately 3,000 women over the past three decades.

Nominees typically embody one or more of the three key actions the YWCA itself embodies:

Nurture, Empower, and Transform.

The category of “Nurture” includes those women who have a long-lasting commitment to a cause, place, or group of people who benefit from their inspiration and efforts and who have been renewed or are thriving due to their particular influence.

The category of “Empower” represents nominees who are groundbreaking individuals who have blazed a new trail in their field or organization. These women have taken on challenging assignments and created new opportunities for themselves, other women, and/or underserved groups.

The category of “Transform” comprises women who have sparked change through inspiration and improvement of a community, group, family, or organization. Through exemplary leadership and vision, they serve as catalysts, creative influencers whom others can follow.

The iconic Tribute award statue designed by local artists Roma Baker and Sara McIver Reese, “represents a place of honor [for women] since ancient beginnings [and symbolizes] quiet strength with compassion, resourcefulness, and courage.” This elegant statue adds another layer of meaning to an already meaningful honor.

The Tribute to Women has done more than honor women annually. It has also helped educate communities throughout the region about the importance of the mission and services of the YWCA, whose service area covers 21 counties in both Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Perhaps even more importantly, Tribute has served as the YWCA’s biggest fundraiser to support its many critical programs and services. These include the Tech GYRLS program, which offers STEM-based educational enrichment for at-risk preteens; the Moms-R-Us program, which counsels pregnant teenagers and teaches them parenting skills; WE360, online classes for women entrepreneurs of color starting or growing their own business; YW CARES, a 24/7 crisis line and advocates who provide emotional support to help victims of crime cope with and heal from trauma; and the quality child care, which provides affordable, sliding-scale childcare for hundreds of working mothers, especially those deemed essential workers during the pandemic.

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Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives A

traditional lawn may not be right for every property nor desired by every homeowner. There is no denying that lawns take time and effort to establish and daily or weekly maintenance to thrive. Homeowners who find that a traditional lawn is not practical can explore some low-maintenance alternatives.

Wildflower meadow Homeowners with wide swaths of property may discover meadows are cost- and time-efficient. Stores sell special wildflower meadow mixes of seeds or homeowners can use wildflower plug plants throughout areas where grasses are left to grow longer. This natural area can be a home to wildlife and an idyllic backdrop to a home. Most meadows only require a spring or summer and autumn cut to thrive and look good.

Ornamental grasses Partition areas of the property for ornamental grasses to grow. The gardening resource Elemental Green says ornamental grasses tend to be drought-resistant and low-maintenance. They won’t need much fertilizer and are often resistant to pests as well. Ornamental grasses grow in tufts or sprays and will not require

mowing. However, they are not ideal for areas that get foot traffic.

Moss Moss can thrive in shady areas and ones where the soil tends to stay a bit damp. Moss is velvety soft and green, so it can mimic the look of a traditional lawn but won’t require mowing and other upkeep. Because it spreads quickly, moss can take over quite rapidly. You will need to protect areas where you do not want moss by creating barriers to stop spread.

Gravel Stone and gravel areas can reduce maintenance in the landscape and require very little upkeep. When gravel is installed correctly, weeds may not grow readily. Gravel installation may include laying heavy-duty, semi-permeable landscape fabric, which is available in home improvement centers. Gravel is cheaper than pavers and can be just as beautiful.

Artificial turf If the desired look is a lawn without all the upkeep, there are various artificial grass options on the market. Homeowners who opt for artificial turf can save money and space devoted to lawn mowers and other lawn tools.

Grass may be ideal for some, but there are alternatives for people who have troublesome landscapes or desire a low-maintenance product for their homes.

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How Families Can Comfortably Share Close Quarters

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uring the pandemic, families have spent more time together thanks to school closures, remote working and social distancing restrictions that limited contact between people who live in different households. The home improvement resource BobVila.com says that the average home in the United States is around 1,760 square feet, but when everyone is clamoring for a spot to spend most of their days, even the most expansive home can begin to feel a bit too confined. The following are some ways families can live comfortably when sharing close quarters for extended periods of time.

• Designate personal spaces. Bedrooms can be private respites, but they’re not necessarily the best places for people to spend the majority of their time. Try to create nooks that family members can call their own, like a man cave in the garage or a desk in a spare room for school lessons.

• Designate times for common areas. Make a schedule that designates spaces for specific times, particularly for those who may need uninterrupted study or work periods.

• Establish defined routines. Stick to a routine so that everyone at home knows what to expect and when. Parents can work around children’s school schedules when they know how school days are arranged. Children can avoid interrupting meetings if they realize that meetings occur at the same time each day. Set break times for meals so every-

one can take a break and spend time together each day.

• Voice concerns and keep communication open.

Family members should be able to freely express frustrations, anger or even fear of situations without being judged, according to the wellness resource Step to Health. Make sure everyone in the home recognizes others’ feelings are valid.

• Get out when you can. Family members can opt for safe interactions with friends or peers when needed. Engaging in conversation or getting a perspective from someone outside of the home can be beneficial. Even a short stroll alone outdoors can help to reduce stress.

• Use this as an opportunity to grow. Spending more time together can be beneficial. Use the time together to make meals as a family, talk more, engage in family game nights, and build stronger relationships.

Some patience and cooperation can help families make the most of spending so much time together at home.

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Tips to Avoid Bringing Job Stress Home to the Family

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he lines between work and home life can easily become blurred.

Such lines became even more blurry during the pandemic, when many children did not attend school in person while their parents worked from home exclusively. Such situations made it hard for everyone to differentiate between working hours and family time.

Each profession has its share of stress-inducing situations, and no parent wants to bring work-related stress home at the end of a long day at the office. The following are a handful of strategies parents can embrace as they try to keep work-related stress from affecting their home life.

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• Create a buffer zone. Heading straight home with stressful problems still on your mind may result in taking those problems out on the family. If you repeatedly leave work feeling stress or anxiety, build in an opportunity to unwind between work and home. Consider heading to the gym for an hour or taking a walk in a park to calm down. Make sure children and your spouse realize this decompression time is about ensuring stress does not come home with you at the end of the day.

• Create a routine for disconnecting. If you go home directly after work, create a system to calm down and unwind there. Sena Moran, a Florida-based mental health counselor, suggests mindful breathing, listening to relaxing music or some other activity that creates a system for disconnecting from work.

• Turn off notifications. When you’re home, focus on home and avoid work. That may require turning off work email notifica-

tions on your phone or putting a company laptop away and out of sight.

• Build more exercise into your day. A study by researchers at the University of Florida found participants who took at least 10,900 steps each day were less likely to take out stress on family members compared to participants who took only 7,000 steps. Exercise can help reduce stress and releases feelgood endorphins. Exercise paired with adequate sleep can improve self-regulation skills.

• Try a new job. While not an answer for everyone, moving on to a new career or even a different position can tame work-related stress and help improve relationships at home. Some people find scaling back hours may help them find balance as well.

Stress at work doesn’t have to come home at the end of each day.

Various strategies can ensure stress stays at the office.

The Tweetsie Trail: A Local Treasure

By Pam Blair

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hat’s the best way to enjoy a beautiful spring day? Get outdoors and let nature do the rest by heading for the Tweetsie Trail, a beautiful, packed gravel trail that used to be accessed only by train. Now anyone can walk, run, or ride a bicycle for almost 10 miles on a trail that extends from Johnson City to Elizabethton. It’s a great way to exercise while enjoying the natural beauty that graces the longest trail of its kind in Tennessee.

Nicknamed “Tweetsie” for the unique sound of the old locomotive’s high-pitched whistle, the trail follows the former ET&WNC Railroad right-of-way for almost 10 miles and is a Rails-to-Trails Conservancy project that was completed in 2015. The main entrance to the trail begins at the intersection of Alabama and Legion Streets in Johnson City, continues east through Sycamore Shoals State Park, and ends at Hatcher Lane in Elizabethton.

With its compact stone surface and mostly flat grade, the trail is perfectly suited to walking, hiking, running, and biking, and it is wheelchair accessible.

Along the length of the trail, seven bridges span beautiful, natural surroundings with

more than 150 benches to stop and rest or just admire the view.

Oh, the sites you’ll see when you’re out on the Tweetsie! Soon after you enter at the main entrance to the trailhead in Johnson City, you’ll pass through a stunning corridor of sheer rock walls. Here you may pause for a moment and imagine you can hear the old train rushing through the passage, its whistle blowing in the dark of night.

Throughout the seasons, natural foliage graces both sides of the trail, and you might see cows wading in a small pond on a hot summer’s day, or horses grazing in the pasture by the old Milligan depot. You can lean on the rail overlooking a rock quarry and wonder about the depth of its green water. On the trail near Lions Field in Elizabethton, be sure to check out the picturesque little creek flowing under the bridge.

Taking time to experience the Tweetsie Trail will not seem like the work of getting exercise to stay fit. It’s more about having fun while getting out and enjoying nature’s splendor, whether you’re just taking a stroll or really working out for an hour or two. When is the best time to go? Any time is fine, and don’t let the weather hold you back! I saw people walking on the trail on a snowy day so peaceful and quiet you could almost hear the train running on the track.

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Northern California Volcanos, Victorian Homes & Giant Redwoods Article and Photographs

By Nancy Binder

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had traveled in California a great deal, but had never visited the upper 150 miles of California, so on this trip I made it a point to go there. One of the first places we visited was Lassen Volcanic National Park, which is located about 200 miles north of Sacramento or about 50 miles east of Redding. Lassen Peak is the southernmost non-extinct volcano in the Cascade Range. It is also one of the world’s largest plug dome volcanoes. Its latest activity occurred with a series of eruptions from 1914 to 1917. Mount Lassen and Mount St. Helen were the only volcanos in the contiguous United States to erupt during the 20th century. Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the few places in the world where all four types of volcanos can be found; plug dome, shield, cinder cone, and stratovolcano.

The park started as two separated national monuments designated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907; Cinder Cone National Monument and Lassen Peak National Monument.

Because of the series of eruptions starting in May 1914 these two areas were combined and established as a National Park in August 1916. European immigrants in the mid 1800s used Lassen Peak as a landmark when traveling to the Sacramento Valley. One of the guides was a Danish blacksmith named Peter Lassen who settled in northern California in the 1840s. The peak was named after him.

We drove the 30 mile park road starting from the south. The first large peak we saw was Brokeoff Mountain, which was also a

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Fumaroles Lassen Volcanic National Park volcano. Just north of there is an area called Sulphur Works where fumaroles announce your arrival by the putrid smell. Fumaroles are openings in the earth’s surface that emit steam and volcanic gases such as sulphur dioxide. The road through the park is quite twisty with steep drop-offs. It is a spectacular drive with the highest point being 8511 feet. We had planned to hike part of the Bumpass Hell trail, but as we pulled into the parking area black clouds formed; it began to rain then hailstones pelted the car and the temperature dropped. It seemed like the mountain created its own weather, as it was hot and sunny as we approached the continued on next page

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mountain and again when we descended. Throughout the drive there are stops to see geothermal features such as boiling springs and mudpots in addition to fumaroles.

After an overnight in Redding, we headed to the quaint town of Ferndale near the Eel River. It was established in 1852.

In the 1860s dairies were a main industry. In the 1880s there were multiple creameries along the Eel River. In 1904 Central Creamery on Main Street combined these smaller operations into a modern production creamery. The use of paper wrapping on butter to reduce air oxidizing the butter was pioneered here about 1907 by Chester E Gray. The town is noted for its fine Victorian buildings, and the entire town is registered as a California Historical Landmark with six buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The Ferndale Palace Saloon purports to be the “farthest westernly bar in the continental United States.” One of the quirky aspects of the town is the annual Kinetic Sculpture Race that occurs every May. All sorts of human powered vehicles which are works of sculpture enter the race. The Kinetic Sculpture Museum has some of the unique vehicles on display.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park was our next stop. It contains Rockefeller Forest, the world’s largest remaining contiguous old-growth forest of coast redwoods. The coast redwood trees are the tallest trees on earth. They are closely related to the giant sequoia trees of central California. The coast redwoods have existed in northern California for at least 20 million years. The Avenue of the Giants is a 31 mile scenic drive on old Highway 101 surrounded by these giant redwoods.

Redwood Forest National and State Park is a combination of the national park and three state parks for the purpose of cooperative forest management. The tallest tree in the park is called Hyperion which was 379 feet tall measured in 2006. It is estimated to be over 600 years old. Its location is kept secret to

Gingerbread Mansion, Ferndale, CA prevent damage to it. At the visitors center we watched the informational video and asked about short hikes through the woods.

Three paths were marked for us. The first path was the Lady Byrd Johnson Interpretive trail, a one mile round trip among the tallest trees that I have ever seen. It was so overwhelming. It shows us how insignificant we are. We felt like ants under the trees. It was a beautiful walk in the woods. We drove on the Drury Scenic Parkway, a 10 mile drive that was even more spectacular than the Avenue of the Giants. At Elk Meadow a small herd of elk were resting. One of the bulls had a huge rack. A trail called Big Tree took us to a very large tree and through a number of very tall trees on the way to it. On the unpaved, narrow, coastal road which is high above the Pacific Ocean we had several great views of the sea. At one of the overlooks we saw the Klamath River entering the Pacific. Because of its remoteness, only about half a million people visit yearly. This year California condors are being reintroduced to the area. It would be so exciting to see them in their native habitat.

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“every story needs a book”

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Journey to Your Self — How to Heal from Trauma Written by Someone Who Did

Fireflies Dancing in the Night

Written by Andy Rogers Illustrated by Karen Maston It was a day like any other for Andy, until a visit from the virus turns his whole world upside down! Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Andy sets out on an adventure to find a cure with the magical Beats. Will they find the key that fits the cure?

Written by Kathleen M. Jacobs When Luna begins to see the pink petals of the blossoming dogwood outside her classroom, spring fever quickly turns to thoughts of summer vacation and her family’s annual trip to visit relatives in the Midwest. They soon pack their car with everything they need, including Luna’s pet hedgehog, Thistle, dreaming of watching the flickering fireflies dancing in the night. Fireflies Dancing in the Night is a story of the innocence of youth, the timeless beauty of nature, and the interwoven intricacies of the ties that bind us one to the other.

Molly’s life as she knows it Great Granny and Her Yucky Old Catis about to change…

“The scary old house stands looming, staring at me with its creepy dark windows. I have been abandoned against my will, and forced to stay with my old great granny for an entire week.

No computer, cable TV or even video games! My life is over! And then there’s that pathetic cat of hers. He’s always nearby, grossing me out!”

Molly’s thoughts run away with her as she realizes her reality for the next seven days. But Molly’s reality begins to change as she learns some very interesting things, such as how to gut a fish. She soon realizes that appearances can be deceiving.

Written by Frechia Collins “The scary old house stands looming, staring at me with its creepy dark windows. I have been abandoned against my will, and forced to stay with my old great granny for an entire week. No computer, cable TV or even video games! My life is over! And then there’s that pathetic cat of hers. He’s always nearby, grossing me out!”

Molly’s thoughts run away with her as she realizes her reality for the next seven days. But Molly’s reality begins to change as she learns some very interesting things, such as how to gut a fish. She soon realizes that appearances can be deceiving.

“Frechia Collins has written a truly delightful story, seamlessly combining the generations with all their differing attitudes, to make a comforting tale of discovery and joy.

She takes us back to simpler times, reminding us that the natural world and all it has to offer may be all we need for our happiness.” — Helen Thatcher, Author of A Little Black Cat's Big Adventure

Frechia Collins and her mother-in-law, Wilda Collins. Through years of cherished memories, Wilda helped inspire Frechia to write this book to pay homage to times long gone and to share a deep appreciation for our older generations.

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Andy and the Beats

Written by Sandra Cooze Trauma takes you away from who you are. It makes it impossible to live a life of fulfillment, ease, and joy. The stories it weaves can become a cage that traps your essence, keeping you from truly living in the world. It’s time to heal.

Sandra Cooze shares her path of healing from multiple traumas and the tools she used to come back home to herself. Included in her toolbox are: Reclaim your life. Heal your trauma. Let Sandra show the way. —Stephanie Renaud, B.A., B.Ed., Author, Editor, Coach

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The Origin Society: Us Book 2

Written by Billy Dixon In Billy Dixon’s first book in the series, They, Jess and Jace Grisham survived a harrowing adventure to find their father and expose the truth that aliens have been visiting Earth for years. In Us, “They” have arrived and nothing will ever be the same. The battle for the future of the planet is just beginning. The Erdeans, a race of highly-advanced locust-like creatures, are arriving in force to strip our world of the rarest natural resource in the galaxy. The only hope is to stop them before their full alien army can arrive. Can Jess and Jace survive an alien invasion and a government under Erdean control?

They are here. Survival is up to us.

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The Joy of Being You Written by Rick Toomey, Ed.D

Remembrances

Written by Charles H. Norman III

Scattered Flowers Anthology Written by Various Authors

The Summer the Air Changed Written by Padgett Gerler

JCP is Now Accepting Submissions for These Haunted Hills – Book Three Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc., of Johnson City, Tennessee, is now accepting submissions for the third installment of These Haunted Hills: A Collection of Short Stories.

These Haunted Hills is JCP’s 2017 fall anthology, filled with stories that indulge readers’ curiosity for the supernatural from an array of accomplished authors. A second edition of the highly reviewed collection was published in autumn of 2020, and both books have proven to be fan favorites!

These Haunted Hills—Book 3 is set for publication autumn 2021.

Stories submitted to the third edition of JCP’s haunting anthology collection should follow the theme of spooky or supernatural stories set in the Appalachian region. Stories must be fiction.

The submission fee per story is $10. You may call the office at 423.926.9983 with a credit card number or mail a check to JCP at P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN, 37605. Stories must have a minimum of 1500 words and a maximum of 3500 words per story.

The deadline for submissions is May 31st 2021. Send your submissions to submissions@jancarolpublishing.com.

AAG Members, Former Members, and Prospects: The Spring Fling Writers Day has been canceled. We have decided to have one of our great workshops instead this year. It will be held on Tuesday, May 11 from 1–3 pm at the Small Business Incubator in Abingdon, VA. If you will be able to attend, please rsvp by Friday, May 7 (vfletcher56@gmail.com). I hope to be able to do a Facebook Live for this meeting and upload it to our YouTube channel. Tammy Robinson Smith will be speaking on Content Editing. Then we have a panel featuring Delilah O’Haynes and Oral Frazier who will be speaking on the different genres and writing styles. I hope you can join us for this.

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This Month’s Featured Books

Linda Hudson Hoagland

E. Louise Jaques

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Diane Trott

My how times have changed! In the mid-1960s, Annette Taylor’s movie star mom, Rita, keeps her hidden away in an orphanage so she won’t ruin her chances of getting prime Hollywood roles. While seventeen-year-old Annette doesn’t like what her mother and father are doing to her, she is still excited when they come to pick her up for a family vacation. However, things don’t go as planned. A horrible car crash throws Annette from the vehicle, and now she cannot remember who she is. As she searches for her true identity, she meets some people who teach her about life, love and how a real family works—but not before she realizes someone wants her dead!

On Thanksgiving weekend, empty nesters Laura and John Beck move to their part-time home on Amelia Island, FL. On the beach, they make a shocking discovery: the body of local millionaire, Eduardo Conti. As Laura begins her life as a ‘splitter’-dividing her time between two homes-she meets her neighbors: Cassandra Harcourt, her friend turned- enemy from high school; Faith Proctor, a widowed Southern belle; and psychic medium, Amy Temple. The women are thrust into the mysteries surrounding Conti’s murder, becoming amateur sleuths in the process. They piece together the puzzle of Conti’s shady business dealings and his untimely death as they cope with personal life-changing circumstances, face dramatic events, and reveal scandalous secrets from the past. Ultimately, the women come face-to-face with a killer.

Single woman Emma Robinson works as an editor for Nobel Prize winner Ray West. She is on her way to work, when Ray tells her that the friendly old neighbor Natalie Woodbridge has been killed. Because the police found a blonde hair next to the body, Emma gets arrested until Ray mysteriously bails her out. Why is that important to Ray? Is Emma guilty or innocent? The twists and turns in the story will keep the reader engaged from the beginning to the end.

This page turner captivates the reader with mystery, murder, and a story that unravels to the end. Rose Martin of the series, Cherokee, Inc., begins a hunt for the brutal killer who chose a newcomer to the town as the victim. Rose, a private investigator, hunts for a brutal killer through grisly crime scenes.

Follow her as she uncovers all of the strings that lead to why this happened.

May is Mystery Month

Amelia Townsend

Set in Southwest Virginia and inspired by actual events and the story of the small town’s most revered doctor, who may just be a serial killer. A local police officer with a tarnished reputation, a reporter who manipulated facts, and the doctor’s chief intern, who may be a thief, have pieces of the puzzle. Yet no one in authority believes the great doctor could be responsible. All the while, patients are dying.

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By Ken Heath

Never Forget

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o think, today’s college juniors can’t remember a part of American history that so many of my generation shall never forget. It’s not their fault. They weren’t born yet.

This September 11, we will pause for the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the day “The World Stopped Turning.” Twenty years. It just doesn’t seem so.

Each Veterans Day, my local middle school asks me to come speak to their classes on politics, on sacrifice, on service, and particularly on 9/11. There are veterans, much more eloquent than I, that address their service and the ultimate sacrifice those in uniform make for freedom. My experiences are

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from my years in fire service as a volunteer, and perhaps more pointedly, my calling after those attacks.

My dad was the town’s fire and building inspector, and as a kid nothing was cooler than seeing my dad in his crisp white shirt adorned with that silver badge, riding in his black Pontiac sedan with two red orbs in the grille that he’d light up when he was called out. Or watching “Duck and Cover” movies as he previewed them for the Civil Defense classes he taught. But it never occurred to me that there might be a place for me on the “Big Red Truck.”

My first day with the town as the Main Street director, my job was to set up shared office in the basement of town hall, in the fire chief’s office. The trucks were garaged next to the office, and part of my duty was to open the bay doors when there was a fire call to help speed up their access to the apparatus. But I never dreamed of helping out other than cheering them on.

That changed on 9/11. Everything did. There was a renewed sense of urgency for many of us, to do something, to do all we could to pull our nation back together, to start healing deep wounds. For me, it was running for town council and volunteering as a firefighter.

Through that journey, I penned an essay to the Port Authority of NY/NJ, and our town received the gift of a piece of sacred steel from the World Trade Centers. And not just any piece—an eleven-foot, three-ton I-beam, twisted, rusted, but part of our storied American history.

We formed a team, developed a plan, raised the funds, and on the sixth anniversary, we dedicated Marion’s permanent memorial to those who perished on 9/11, so we may never forget.

The trip to New York by a trio of vehicles loaded with fellow firefighters is a story unto itself, and one I’ll share a little later on.

Those stories, and your stories, are what keeps the memory alive. It is all we have to teach our college juniors, and those too young to remember, some not even born yet, how we felt.

And more importantly, how we came together as a nation, as a people, in the days and weeks and months that followed.

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Never Too Old to Move

By Cindy K. Sproles

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alls are the leading cause of death from injury in seniors over 65. Each year over one-third of the seniors over 65 report a fall where the injury resulted in a trip to the emergency room or worse, death. This is a high enough statistic to insure you want your aging parents to limber up.

Often seniors fear exercise. They picture a gym with machines everywhere, with hard-bodied participants flinging weights around as though they are nothing. It’s frightening and intimidating. Still the fact remains, our aging parents need movement in their daily routine to keep their muscles firm and their balance good.

With the onset of Covid-19, seniors were locked down in a stay-at-home situation. If they were living in assisted living or senior communities, they were confined to their living space, meaning they were unable to even walk the parameters of the facility for exercise. Treadmills and stationary bicycles were closed until Covid was brought under some sort of control. Seniors suddenly found themselves sitting 12-15 hours a day with no means of exercise.

According to Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection journal, Covid-19 quarantines and mobility restrictions have and will continue to affect the physical activity level of older adults by increasing sedentary behaviors and physical inactivity. Thus leading to a higher number of falls due to weakening physical conditions. In other words, restricted movement leads to physical weakness and falls.

It is a proven fact that the more proactive families are with their aging parents, the better they thrive. Aging naturally A young woman’s life turns upside down when her father, who was her best friend, suddenly dies. Throughout her pain, she decides to turn her tragedy into triumph by writing a collection of poems in memory of her father. Her faith in God gave her the strength to survive such a challenging time in her life. This collection of poems gives hope to people who suffered the loss of their father and will show how God brings restoration through hope and prayer. This collection is my poetry journey from pain to purpose for Christians who can identify with the loss of a loved one.

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leads to a slowing down of the mind and the body so when families are diligent in keeping up with mom and dad and their needs, the results are safer, happier loved ones. Still being sure parents have their physical wants and needs is not enough. They need the encouragement of families to move.

As stated earlier, many seniors fear exercise so the first hurdle in helping them strengthen their bodies is getting past the fear. Begin by reminding seniors that exercise doesn’t mean sweating with the athletes at the gym. It begins in the comfort of their favorite chair.

Here are five simple exercises, that when done daily, will strengthen and refine balance for your loved ones.

1. Sit straight in a chair. Lift your left hand in front of you and lift your right foot off the floor. Then with your hand and your foot, pretend they are a pencil and write your name in the air. By using your hand and foot to draw the letters of your name in the air, you are moving ankles and wrists, strengthening those simple muscles that are the first to break in a fall. Choose 5 words to draw into the air for each hand and practice this daily.

The stronger loved ones get the more words they can spell into the air.

2. Sit straight in a chair. Now lean slightly forward and stretch arms down toward the ankles. Hold for the count of three then slowly raise straight into a sitting position.

3. Sit straight in a chair, feet flat on the floor. Lift your left leg off of the floor and hold to the count of three. Then switch to the right leg. Do this ten times on each leg.

4. Stand next to your chair. Grasp hold of the back of the chair and slowly squat. Squat enough to slightly bend the knees. Count to three, and stand slowly straight.

5. Sit straight in a chair. Lift both arms in front of you.

Make a fist with your right hand and hold your left hand tight and firm (as if motioning for someone to stop). Press your fist hard against the open palm and hold it to the count of three. Switch hands.

These exercises are simple and very low impact, yet they focus on building balance and strength in the wrists, ankles, and knees — those areas that weaken the quickest and are most likely to be injured in a fall.

Finally, when able, encourage your senior to walk. Set a goal of 50 steps, and once that is attained encourage them to aim for 60 steps. For many, 50 steps is a trip to the bathroom and back.

Break exercise into attainable goals. Small repetitions encourage success. More so, your aging parent is gaining flexibility and movement. This movement lessens stiffness and aids in better ranges of motion.

Exercise doesn’t have to be hard but it needs to be a must.

Encourage movement in your seniors to avoid falls and injury, keeping them healthier and safer.

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The A.W.E. To-Do List

By Jim Burns

“But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.”

Hebrews 3:13 KJV Interpretation: “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”

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hen our children were much younger, Cathy and I came up with a daily “A.W.E. (Affection, Warmth, and Encouragement) To-Do List.” We didn’t follow it legalistically, but rather used it as our guideline for intentionally bringing A.W.E. into the home. We tried to keep the spirits of our children open and give them a sense of security and love.

1. Say “I love you.” Remind your kids every day that you love them. The positive reinforcement and verbal reminder of unconditional love will give

your children the ability to go on even during tough times, and it will help them say no to temptation.

2. Show physical affection. Meaningful touches and hugs, kisses, and even high fives bolster a young person’s self-image. A real sense of security, self-worth and meaning comes from appropriate affection.

3. Listen. When your kids know you are really listening to them, they will sense how significant they are to you. Listening is the language of love.

4. Use eye contact. As parents we sometimes become so busy that we can forget how important body language and eye contact are in letting our children know that we care. With our eyes focused on them, we can show our hearts are focused on them as well.

5. Pray daily. A daily time of prayer with our children helps them grasp how important God is in our lives. Prayer time should be a warm, wonderful, loving part of our children’s lives.

Creating a home with A.W.E. isn’t always easy. This is especially true if you came from a shame-based family yourself. But what kind of home would you rather have? What kind of home is more successful? It starts with a proactive approach to parenting, and the result is a close-knit family with kids ready to become responsible adults.

Source: www.homeword.com

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What is asthma?

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute defines asthma as a chronic condition that affects airways in the lungs. The airways carry air in and out of the lungs, and when people have asthma, these airways can become inflamed and narrow, compromising a person’s ability to breathe.

Understanding Asthma as Allergy Season Returns

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pring and summer marks the return of allergy season. For many people, allergies are a minor seasonal nuisance that are overcome by taking over-the-counter medications or staying indoors on days when allergen levels are especially high.

But the World Allergy Organization notes that a history of allergies is a known risk factor for developing asthma. In fact, Statistics Canada reports that, among people diagnosed with allergies, 63 percent also reported having asthma.

Who gets asthma?

Many asthma patients are diagnosed during childhood.

The ACAAI reports that most children with asthma exhibit symptoms prior to their fifth birthdays. Asthma symptoms also may appear in adults older than 20, and such instances may be attributed to adult-onset asthma.

What are the symptoms of asthma?

• Coughing, especially at night • A wheezing or whistling sound when breathing, especially when exhaling • Trouble breathing or fast breathing that causes the skin around the ribs or neck to pull in tightly • Frequent colds that settle in the chest Allergy season has arrived, and that could make some people more vulnerable to asthma. More information about asthma is available at www.accai.org.

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How to Prepare for your Vaccination Appointment

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illions of people are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations every day. Projections from the United States government estimate that much of the country’s adult population will be fully vaccinated by mid-summer, providing hope that life can soon return to some semblance of normalcy. After booking a vaccination appointment, people can take various steps to ensure their vaccinations go as smoothly as possible • Bring your identification. A photo ID, such as a driver’s license, can be used to verify your name in the vaccination system. Though some vaccination sites may not require photo identification, some are asking for ID in order to confirm vaccine recipients are eligible members of groups currently considered priority.

• Wear your mask. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that vaccine recipients and the health care workers administering vaccines will both need to wear masks that cover their noses and mouths during the appointment.

• Ask for information about the vaccine you received.

The three vaccines currently being administered in the United States are the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID19 vaccine, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals should receive information about which vaccine they receive. The CDC notes that each COVID-19 vaccine has its own fact sheet that contains information to help recipients understand the risks and benefits of receiving that vaccine.

• Expect to be monitored on-site. After receiving their vaccines, individuals should expect to be monitored on-site.

The monitoring period may vary depending on how busy the administration site is, but individuals should expect to be monitored for any adverse symptoms for no less than 15 minutes.

• Expect to be given a vaccination card. Recipients of the vaccine will be given vaccination cards indicating which vaccine they received and when and where they received it. Keep this card in a safe place.

• Try to book your second appointment. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are two-dose vaccinations, while the Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine is a single dose. Individuals who receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine should get their second shot three weeks after their first, while Moderna vaccine recipients should get their second shot four weeks after their first. The CDC advises against getting the second shot earlier than the recommended interval, but notes that the second dose may be given up to six weeks after the first dose. Recipients can try to book their second shot during their appointments, but some sites may be unable to do so due to various factors.

• Learn about the side effects. Vaccine recipients can access information about the potential side effects of COVID-19 vaccines at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html. The CDC advises against taking over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, or antihistamines prior to vaccination for the purpose of trying to prevent side effects. If side effects appear after vaccination, individuals are urged to speak with their physicians about how to address them.

COVID-19 vaccinations are being administered across the globe. More information about vaccinations is available at www.cdc.gov.

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Area Health Advocate and Cancer Survivor Encourages Community to Screen for Colorectal Cancer

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Betsy Grossman

or many, screening for colorectal cancer seems terrifying. Health advocate Betsy Grossman has experienced the screening and hopes that her story can help those concerned about the simple yet intimidating procedure.

Grossman has lost many friends and family members to cancer, and she is a ten-year cancer survivor. Her experience with cancer has prompted her to grow a passion for sharing health information with others.

Her screenings took place during one of Grossman’s regular checkups. The two procedures that she had were a colonoscopy and a fecal immunochemical test, or FIT test.

The experiences during and after those tests, according to Grossman, were fairly uneventful and caused her no issues or discomfort. Grossman experienced “no problems, any inconvenience far offsets the value of regular screening,” she said.

While Grossman had no preconceived notions of the procedure, many fear being screened, she believes that it is important to acknowledge the advantages of early screening and an array of other options for tests.

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“It is important to realize there are a variety of colorectal screening tests available, at least three that you can take at home. A colonoscopy is the most thorough screening and precancerous tissues can be removed during the screening which will help prevent cancer.”

Early screening can lead to the removal of polyps and ultimately decrease any risk of getting colon cancer.

Overall, Grossman wants to bring awareness to how patients can explore screening options.

“To me, the most important message is to talk to your health care provider about cancer screenings and work with them to find the best screening method for you,” she said.

“The best screenings are the ones that take place!”

This article is from the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement for the University of Virginia Cancer Center. Betsy Grossman is a member of the Cancer Center without Walls Southwest Virginia Community Advisory Board addressing cancer disparities and access to care in Appalachia. For more information, visit the Cancer Center Without Walls’ website https://med.virginia.edu/ccww/community-advisory-boards-2/community-advisory-boards/

Easy Pasta Salad Serves 6 3 cups uncooked fusilli pasta 2 heaping cups halved cherry tomatoes 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cups arugula 1 cup Persian cucumbers, sliced into thin half moons 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup basil leaves, torn ½ cup minced parsley ½ cup chopped mint ¼ cup toasted pine nuts

Dressing:

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¾ teaspoon sea salt 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.

2. Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, dried Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt. (Note: the dressing will have a strong flavor, it’ll mellow once it coats all of the pasta salad ingredients).

3. Drain the pasta, toss it with a little olive oil (so that it doesn’t stick together) and let it cool to room temp. Transfer to a large bowl with the tomatoes, chickpeas, arugula, cucumbers, feta cheese, basil, parsley, mint, and pine nuts. Pour the dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with more lemon, salt, pepper, and/or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired, and serve.

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Vegan Cobb Salad with Coconut “Bacon” 1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced 1 medium zucchini, spiralized or peeled into ribbons 1 ear of corn, grilled, kernels sliced off cobb 1 avocado, pitted and diced 12 to 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cubed ½ cup coconut “bacon” (recipe below)

Coconut “bacon”:

1½ cups unsweetened coconut flakes 1½ tablespoons tamari scant 1 tablespoon maple syrup ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Cashew “buttermilk” dressing: (this makes extra):

1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water 3 to 4 hours, preferably overnight, drained and rinsed ½ to ¾ cups fresh water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt 1. In a blender, combine the cashews, ½ cup water, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon of sea salt. Blend until creamy, adding more water if necessary. Taste and season with additional salt as needed. Chill until ready to use.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the coconut flakes along with the tamari, maple syrup and smoked paprika on the pan and toss gently to coat. Spread in a thin layer on the pan and bake until dark golden brown and slightly crispy, about 10 minutes.

3. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the tofu cubes on the pan and toss with a drizzle of olive oil and generous pinches of salt. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.

4. In a serving bowl, assemble the salad with the romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, corn, avocado and tofu. Top with the coconut “bacon” and serve with the dressing on the side. Store any extra dressing in a sealed container in the fridge.

Source: www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-cobb-salad-wcoconut-bacon/

Festive Fruit Salad with Lemon & Ginger Serves 6 ½ honeydew, cut into about 15 stars (with cookie cutter) or melon balls ⅓ seedless watermelon, cut into about 15 stars or melon balls 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 cup mini mozzarella balls 1 cup cherries 1 loose-packed cup mint and basil leaves ½ cup blueberries ½ cup raspberries

Lemon-Ginger Dressing:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced ginger ½ clove of garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon maple syrup ¼ teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper 1. In a small jar, shake together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger, garlic, maple syrup, salt and pepper.

2. Assemble the fruit, cheese, and herbs on a platter. Drizzle the dressing over, gently toss, and serve!

Note: The author of the recipe got a little crafty and cut the melons into star shapes with a 2-inch cookie cutter. Of course, you could just use a melon baller (or a knife) to save some time. www.loveandlemons.com/festive-fruit-salad-lemon-ginger/ voicemagazineforwomen.com | May 2021 | 27

Keep Healthy Items on Hand for Family Snacking

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ho hasn’t been spending more time at home lately?

At several points during the day, families need to recharge. Having nutritious snacking choices on hand can tame hunger in a healthy way.

Choose among the healthiest options

Stock the pantry and refrigerator with an array of healthy snacking options.

• Nuts and their butters: Nuts are nutritional powerhouses that provide filling protein, fiber, healthy fats, and many different vitamins and minerals.

Nuts can be ground at home and made into spreads and dips.

• Popcorn: Plain, air-popped popcorn is full of fiber, making it a filling snack. Without toppings like butter, popcorn can be low in calories.

• Fruit: Fresh fruit, frozen fruit, fruit purees, and dried fruit are must-haves. Place a bowl of fresh fruit in reach of kids so it can be their first snacking choice. Frozen fruit can be transformed into simple smoothies. Dried fruit keeps longer, and is a great addition to trail mixes. Cups of applesauce can easily be grabbed and satisfy sweet cravings.

• Sliced vegetables: When preparing meals, slice vegetables, including carrots, celery, cucumbers, and sweet peppers. Later they can be dunked into homemade dips for an easy treat.

• Hummus: Speaking of dips, hummus is filling and tasty. Made from nutrient-dense chick peas, hummus can be enhanced with different flavors, from garlic to ginger to even chocolate for a dessert variety.

• Whole-grain chips: Opt for whole-grain chips that blend a variety of grains into the mix. Avoid products with hydrogenated oils.

Healthy snacking is possible when families think ahead and know what to look for at the grocery store.

Chores Kids Can Tackle to Help Busy Moms

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orking mothers are as busy as ever. A recent survey from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics found that women spend an average of more than two hours per day on household activities like interior cleaning and preparing meals. That additional work can feel especially tiring after a full day’s work at the office. But mothers may have some help right under their noses. According to the

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American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescents can benefit from participating in various chores around the house. The AAP notes that helping out at home teaches kids the importance of contributing to a team while boosting their self-esteem by helping them feel valued and competent. Kids might not jump at the chance to do chores, and some tasks may still be best performed by parents. However, the AAP notes that the following are some age-appropriate tasks for adolescents, the completion of which can help busy moms feel a less overextended.

• Put away their belongings • Do the laundry • Folding and putting away clean clothes • Vacuuming, sweeping, and dusting • Set and clear the table • Wash and put away the dishes • Feed and walk family pets • Mop the floors • Scrub the sink, toilet, bathtub, and shower stall • Prepare their own lunches for school • Cook dinner one night a week • Yard work

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