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NEVADA’S MOST POWERFUL SENIOR MEDIA RESOURCE 

2O22 

January 

For your Health, Wealth, 

and Good Times! 

Happy New Year! 

Our 2022 Resolution: 

Live Well, 

Help Others 

and... 

Laugh Often!

“ASK LAURA ABOUT REAL ESTATE” 

Happy New Year! 

Everyone keeps asking me for predicons for 2022 in the real estate market, 

so I thought I would share some thoughts on the topic. 

With homes sll selling faster than builders can build new homes, and with 

today's seniors being less likely to downsize than previous generaons, 2021 

has been a difficult one for home buyers forced into stressful bidding wars 

because of the lack of available inventory of homes. 

Laura Harbison 

Broker/Owner 

B.0026537.LLC/ PM.0164922.BKR 

Accredited Buyer Representave ® (ABR) 

At Home With Diversity (AHWD) 

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(RSPS) 

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Call Laura Today! 

702‐777‐1234 

But is that changing? Will demand decrease, or supply chain challenges 

fade and allow more homes to be built in 2022? Is this winter’s cooling of 

the market indicave of re‐balancing & normalizaon, or just seasonality 

that will give way to a Spring of bidding wars and increasing prices? 

My guess is that we all beer prepare for another high‐demand, low 

inventory year. I don't think it will be quite the intensity of 2021, but sll a 

strong and appreciang market. There is no easy x for the housing 

shortage and it seems demand for housing inventory will stay elevated for 

the foreseeable future. 

So, is it a good me to sell? Denitely. Your home will sell for a strong 

price in today's market, and you will be more likely to be able to negoate 

terms favorable to you due to the dynamics. 

But is it a good me to buy? Also yes. The prices are connuing to 

increase and the interest rates are low ‐ waing for the prices to be higher 

and the interest rates to increase isn't going to benet you. 

Whether selling or buying (or both), I am here to help you navigate the 

marketplace to achieve your best result. My office is open 7 days a week 

for your convenience ‐ and we are all looking forward to hearing from you. 

Sharing Your Goals 

Laura Harbison, ABR, AHWD, BPOR, BS, CDPE, CRS, DRB, GRI, PSA, RSPS, SRES 

Realty Execuves Southern Nevada Properes 

Broker/Owner 

License # B.0026537.LLC / PM.0164922.BKR 

770 Coronado Center Drive, Ste. 100 

Henderson, NV 89052 

Office: 702‐777‐1234 

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Dianne Davis 

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OUR FANTASTIC COLUMNISTS 

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Renee Riendeau 

Diane Rosen 

Crystal Sarbacker 

Jim Valkenburg 

Beverly Washburn 

Vicki Wentz 

Kate Wind 

About The Vegas Voice 

There is nothing more gratifying than to be honored by your fellow 

senior publishers. With that humble statement, we are very proud to 

announce that The Vegas Voice received 10 national awards from the 

North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) in 2021. 

Everything from General Excellence to Senior Issues to Editorials to 

Graphics, the judges held (and it remains our unconditional commitment) 

that “every issue demonstrates that The Vegas Voice is paying 

attention to the needs and interests of its readers.”

Try, Try Again 

By: Dan Roberts / Roberts Rules 

“ 

Man plans and God laughs.” 

The above quote is attributed to various 

verses of the Bible as well as…(wait for it) Woody 

Allen. 

Although my Rana and I have made definite 2022 resolutions for 

ourselves and The Vegas Voice, we are likewise extremely aware that 

whatever we plan is more like a wish. 

Last time we mapped out our future 

adventures and dates, something 

called COVID-19 hit the country 

and…well, you know the rest. 

I looked back what everyone at 

our Vegas Voice family previously 

planned for our “media empire.” 

Unfortunately it all evaporated and 

disappeared. Honestly, we were just 

quite lucky to hang on. 

So with that caveat and hoping 

that the Almighty truly has a sense of 

humor, we are making plans for 2022. My goal (besides dropping a 

few ponds – okay more than a few) is to follow the resolutions on the 

front page. 

Beginning with our last point – Laugh Often. Thanks to our 

Executive Director, Bill Blurb humor columnist (and my best buddy 

& Bronx brother) Bill Caserta, we seem more than able to succeed 

on this issue. 

It takes a “special person” to eagerly volunteer to pose as our front 

page New Year baby and no one would ever disagree that Bill is “special.” 

And while his Barbara and my Ladylove remain dumbfounded at our 

(at times juvenile) antics, so long as we don’t make fun of anyone 

(except ourselves) I have no doubt that we will continue our idiocy and 

laughter. 

In the “Helping Others” category, my PILL (partner in love & life) 

remains unconditionally devoted to assisting readers. She never tires 

of her Don Quixote “tilting at windmills” quest to protect our fellow 

seniors from the ugliness and evil that may face them. 

Over the last few years, she has received at least 2-3 phone calls/ 

emails per week asking for assistance. 

And she has plans (see page 10) on 

how to help those who have (and will 

be) exploited. 

Last, but certainly not least, “Live 

Well.” Assuming everyone remains 

healthy and has a roof over our 

heads (and we all saw in last month’s 

destructive tornados how that can 

disappear in an instant) you might as 

well enjoy life to its fullest. 

With more “yesterdays” than 

“tomorrows” in our future, we hope 

everyone gets to enjoy our Vegas 

Voice shows (thank you entertainment editor Evan Davis) or go on 

that “bucket list” too long delayed cruise/vacation (with thanks to our 

travel/vacation editors Stu Cooper and Crystal Sarbacker respectively) 

in 2022. 

Yes, I know that all our plans are nothing more than assumptions 

based on speculation. But we still want to try. Will we be successful? 

Who knows, but as that other cliche (attributed to Robert the Bruce, 

King of Scotland in 1314. I bet you didn’t know that. Thank you Goggle) 

states, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” 

A very happy and healthy 2022 to you and yours! 

Always a smile & a laugh with our Bill Blurb columnist 

Vegas Voice columnists posing at our Holiday/Christmas party last month. Our family wishes you and your family a very happy, 

prosperous and healthy New Year. Let’s hope 2022 is the best year ever! 

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King Richard 

By: Renee Riendeau / Movie Revelations 

“ 

King Richard” is based on the real story of a 

family whose love and unconditional belief 

delivers two of the world’s greatest sports legends, 

Venus and Serena Williams. “King Richard” is about Richard Williams 

who was determined to place his tennis star daughters into history. 

Hindsight makes this story worth telling. 

Before they were born he wrote a 78 page manifesto that in retrospect 

almost all of it has come true. He steered his daughters to dominate 

the sport of tennis, achieving five Wimbledon titles and a $12 million 

contract for Venus. 

From Compton’s 

neglected tennis courts, 

(rain or shine) their 

father’s unyielding 

commitment and 

mother’s (Aunjanue 

Ellis) balanced 

perspective defied the 

insurmountable odds 

laid before them. The 

movie depicts countless 

prejudices working 

against the family. 

Their mother was 

the daughters’ secret 

weapon and support. 

She often needed to 

remind Richard that 

the Williams family 

project was a group 

effort. 

Will Smith is Richard. He walks slightly stoop shouldered, grizzled, 

nearly unrecognizable making his charisma into a stubborn yet 

supportive focus. 

Richard is a one-of-a-kind-guy, hard to reproduce, flawed, and far 

from humble. Coaches and promoters didn’t question the fact the girls 

were from Compton, but the fact they had been trained by a hands-on 

dad inserting himself into the process. 

Most sports movies are about exceptional talent, “King Richard” is 

about exceptional belief. The conviction of their father provided the 

girls both pressure and protection. 

Venus played by Saniyya Sidney, and Serena played by Demi 

Singleton were both strong roles and the girls dramatized their athletic 

dimensions spanning three years brilliantly. In Compton the Williams 

daughters were referred to as the “ghetto Cinderellas.” 

Don’t miss this straight from the heart film. I loved it and rated it 5 

out of 5. You’ll be happy you made the effort to view it. 

Renee Riendeau is the movie critic for The Vegas Voice. She loves to 

hear your opinions on films. You can contact her at: rriendeau@ 

aol.com 

January 2022 

You Gotta Laugh 

By: Bill Caserta / Bill’s Blurbs 

1 

. My goal for 2021 was to lose 10 pounds. 

Missed it by only 22 pounds. 

2. I don’t mean to brag, but I finished my 14- 

day diet food supply in 3 hours and 20 minutes. 

3.Life is like a helicopter. I don’t know how to 

operate a helicopter. 

4. Remember back when we were kids and every time it was below 

zero outside they closed school? Yeah, Me neither. 

5. I’m at a place in my life where errands are starting to count as 

going out. 

6. Kids today don’t know how easy they have it. When I was young, I 

had to walk 9 feet through shag carpet to change the TV channel. 

7. I love approaching 75, I learn something new every day… and 

forget 5 other things. 

8. It’s weird being the same age as old people. When I was a kid I 

wanted to be older, however this is not what I expected. 

9. I don’t always go the extra mile, but when I do it’s because I 

missed my exit. 

10. I just did a week’s worth of cardio after walking into a spider web. 

11. You don’t realize how old you are until you sit on the floor and 

then try to get back up. 

12. Just remember, once you’re over the hill, you begin to pick up 

speed.

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Folk Legacy Trio Kicks Off 2022 

By: Evan Davis / Entertainment Editor 

George Grove, Kingston Trio 41 years. 

Rick Dougherty, Limeliters/Kingston 

Trio 25 years. Jerry Siggins, lead singer of the 

legendary Diamonds. 

What do they have in common? FOLK LEGACY TRIO 

An American folk and pop music group that has helped relaunch 

folk music of the late ‘50s to late ‘60s. They have been selling out across 

the country, as well as Las Vegas. 

The Vegas Voice is thrilled to bring them back for an encore 

performance at Sun City MacDonald Ranch. And we’ve brought them 

to the west side of town at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts 

Center. 

The Saturday January 22 nd performance at MacDonald Ranch is 

already SOLD OUT, but there are tickets still available for the show on 

Friday January 21 st at the Summerlin Library. See next page. 

Now I don’t believe in stealing, but at $25 a ticket, it’s highway 

robbery. Please do not miss this opportunity to hear some wonderful 

folk music and some originals. Along with the great music comes 

stories of what really went on at the festivals and shows back in the day. 

And don’t forget about our February variety show on Valentine’s Day 

at the Starbright Theatre. The Vegas Voice “Afternoon Affair” is back 

with a star-studded lineup. 

The 2:30 show (See page 17) will introduce you to fantastic talents 

such as Ruby Lewis, an American actress and singer. She is also 

known for such television shows as Desperate Housewives, Girl Meets 

World, and Rules of Engagement. 

Kevan Patriquin has 

performed in Broadway 

productions, national tours, 

and regional theater as well as 

television and film. Find yourself 

laughing as Tony Arias (see 

our Nightlife editor/ buddy 

Sam’s article page 24 for more 

information) recaps some of 

With Llynda More 

Broadway’s best-known classic 

show stories as ONLY HE CAN. 

Also scheduled to perform will be Ronnie Rose, Llynda More, 

Shiela Wright & Mark Gendel. All will be accompanied by the 

Vegas Voice Band under the direction of Bill Fayne. 

Trust me, these two shows are definitely ones I wouldn’t miss. 

You can read Evan’s entertainment blog and sign up to receive 

his free email weekly Calendar of Events at www.EvanDavisJazz. 

com. Email him at: evan@thevegasvoice.net. 

The Show Did Go On! 

We had to cancel our December concert “Believe In The Magic 

Of The Holidays.” On the day before the show, the pianist (who 

was fully vaccinated no less) tested positive for Covid. 

Under the motto, “The Show Must Go On” The Vegas Voice was 

very fortunate to have Mark OToole step up and “save the day.” His 

one-man show 

“Classic Crooner 

Christmas” was 

fantastic, and the 

standing ovations 

were richly 

deserved. 

As one audience 

member remarked: 

“I will think about 

Mark OToole doing 

this for a long time. 

I know stories about 

people in show business doing wonderful things for each other, but this 

is beyond the pale as they say. 

“Please forward our compliments to Mark - our group of 6 was just 

floored that Mark took on this task. What a guy!” 

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Here to Help 

By: Rana Goodman / On My Soapbox 

wish everyone a WONDERFUL New Year 

I and hope that we see the end of the COVID 

nightmare in the coming months. 

I have received several phone calls asking what should be done when 

a friend or neighbor suddenly seems to have vanished from their home. 

The idea that many of us try to keep a concerned eye for our neighbors 

as we age is terrific. 

Previously my neighbor Hardy (whose backyard can be seen from 

mine) has always been a favorite spot for my dog to watch each 

morning. Hardy and I agreed, years ago, if one of us didn’t see, or hear 

our dogs “talking” to each other daily we would call and make sure we 

were both OK. 

My Dan and I wish all of you a very happy & healthy 2022 

Sadly, he passed away. Publisher Dan now has the job of looking out 

for me and I do the same for him. 

I mention this since a reader’s telephone call last month was especially 

concerning. The lady couldn’t recall the name of her neighbor. However 

she noticed some men taking furniture from the home, including 

mattresses that they were casually dumping in a truck. 

Her main concern was a comment made by the men taking the 

furniture. They stated that the owner of the home was now in a “group 

home” - a scary place to be. 

I said I would run a title search as a first step so that she could have 

the name of the owner and then she could request a “wellness check” 

by the police. It took less than 15 minutes to find the lady’s name. No 

living relatives were listed, but there was enough information to ask the 

police to check it out. 

My caller sounded very hesitant when I suggested she contact the 

police, so Dan and I came up with a solution. I have asked Henderson 

Councilwoman Michelle Romero to find a contact person with the 

police department that I can reach out to with any concerns about the 

safety of one of our neighbors. 

I am in the process of doing so in Summerlin/Las Vegas and North 

Las Vegas as well. 

Should you have this type of concern, and you would like my 

assistance, please reach out to me at Rana@thevegasvoice.net. I am 

more than happy to assist in any way that I can. 

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January 2022

Recognize Him? 

By: Beverly Washburn / Hollywood Memories 

hope you had a happy and safe Holiday. Here’s 

I hoping 2022 will be a better year for all of us 

and we can get back to 

some kind of normalcy . 

Do you recognize the handsome man in 

the photo with me? Well, if you recall an old 

TV show called Daniel Boone way back 

in 1964 and until 1970, the man next to 

me is the one who played Fess Parker’s son 

“Israel.” 

He’s Darby Hinton. 

In the 4th season, it was said there were 

30 million viewers of that show, which way 

back then, was unheard of! 

Because I’m “just a bit” older than 

Darby, we never ran in the same circles. 

However in later years, we seem to be 

running into each other all the time at 

various autograph shows. 

Let me tell you that not only is he one of the nicest, and most fun 

celebrities I know, he also has a tremendous fan base and following! It’s 

safe to say that his female fans are right up there with Elvis! 

Darby did his first “acting” role at the age of 6 months on an episode 

of the old television show Playhouse 90. He did many other shows as 

both a child and adult, including Wagon Train and Mr. Ed. 

Darby also had a role in the Disney film, Son of Flubber and was a 

regular on the soap opera Days of our Lives. 

He and Fess Parker remained friends for 

45 years up until the death of the wonderful 

Mr. Parker. 

We are scheduled to do a documentary 

in March regarding the way animals were 

treated in the early films until thankfully 

the Humane society stepped in. You’ll now 

notice in films where there are animals, 

it will say, “No animals were harmed 

during the filming.” 

I have been asked to narrate it which I’m 

truly looking forward to. I feel blessed to 

now add Darby to my list of dear friends. 

Until next time remember ... In a world 

where we can be anything...Be kind. 

Beverly Washburn graced the silver screen as a child actress and 

is the author of Reel Tears. You can contact Beverly at: bjradell@ 

hotmail.com. 

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2022 Astrological Forecast 

By: Kate Wind / Kate’s Insight 

The time has come to close the door on 2021. 

January 1 st always acts as a restart-button, 

allowing us to clean the slate and start new! 

Use this forecast to guide your focus and 

priorities for 2022. 

Aries: 2022 promises major changes for your professional persona 

as well as financial growth. Feeling lucky? You should! 

Apply for the position, ask to speak on the board or step out of your 

comfort zone. 

Taurus: 2022 shakes up your thought process! You may start 

withdrawing from long-held beliefs, asking yourself “why, not?” 

The eclipses will be activating your sign all year long, so be ready for 

plans and thoughts to be eclipsed by the new! 

Gemini: 2022 puts focus on long term wealth. Money, savings, and 

investments are priority. You will be truthful about money habits. 

Expect opportunities to flourish - especially in the beginning of the 

year. You should find yourself busier than usual! 

Cancer: 2022 puts relationships in the spotlight! Are the people 

around you supportive and on the same page? 

You will be sensitive to people and environments that are not 

providing a balance of recognition and responsibility. The latter half of 

the year supports leadership roles. 

Leo: 2022 is about work and health! You will be discriminative about 

what’s going on in the workplace and what’s going into your body. 

So much so, that you redefine how you work and how you eat. New 

rules, a new location or new management may affect the structure of 

your daily life. 

Virgo: 2022 brings VIP and exclusive invites. This energy supports 

social activities so you may start showing up more! You should feel a 

payoff for past efforts. 

Looking to sign a professional contract? It’s a go for the first half of 

the year. 

Libra: 2022 will bring changes to the home and income! Money and 

home will be redefined, signaling the beginning of an era. 

Major events such as moving, parental issues or separations may 

surface. On a smaller scale, home improvements and changes in and 

around the home are likely. 

Scorpio: 2022 focuses on proving your skills and finding your 

passion! Whether you are being thrown into something new or running 

toward it with arms wide open, this is a great time to lead with new 

strengths and talents. 

While it may suggest a learning curve, you are laying the groundwork 

for your next adventure. 

Sagittarius: 2022 is about money and income so get ready to focus 

on your financials! Whether you are up for a settlement, been saving 

up for a house or coming into a raise, money is on your mind! 2022 

should feel easier. 

Capricorn: 2022 is the time to break out and be seen! This should 

be a year of tangible changes such as a new handshake, relationships, 

or project. 

You are finishing a cycle that started in 2008 that mandated a change 

in identity. Growth can be uncomfortable, but you got this! 

Aquarius: 2022 puts focus on privacy and healing. Whether its 

therapy or recommitting to a spiritual practice there is a need for deep 

understanding. 

May and October will bring good news for career. Structural issues 

will dominate such as dental and chiropractic work. 

Pisces: 2022 puts the focus on your community. You may ask 

yourself, “Am I in a supportive environment?” 

Challenges will force you into a new community, new support group 

or new group of friends. This challenge will force you to align with your 

truer self. 

For updates around the astrological forecast for 2022, tune in to my 

podcast, Mom and Me Astrology which can be found on your favorite 

podcast apps. 

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January 2022

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Magic Mike Live 

By: Dianne Davis / That’s Entertainment 

MAGIC MIKE LIVE is a delightful, fun, 

sexy, entertaining show at the Sahara. 

Apparently, the show is based on a Channing 

Tatum movie. I don’t know who he is and never 

saw the movie. Did you? Good news - It doesn’t matter. 

What matters is that there are a whole bunch of hot talented male 

dancers everywhere in the room. They may be on the stage, climbing 

the ladders, or walking right by your seat on one of the multi levels of 

the theater. 

They are spirited. They gyrate, they climb, they dance, they participate 

in wonderfully choreographed numbers. They entertain. 

Yes, there’s a plot. But it is totally secondary to the action. Have I used 

the word sexy? They are that for sure. 

New Year - New You 

By: Liz Breier / This & That 

Having a facial is one of the most relaxing 

and rewarding experiences for a senior – 

male or female. Personally, I recommend having 

a facial on a regular basis, but even if you only 

reward yourself with one to start the New Year, it is so worth it, and you 

might get addicted. 

A good aesthetician not only applies the proper creams and lotions 

to make your skin more youthful and healthier but will massage your 

scalp, shoulders and neck. It is actually easy to fall asleep during the 

experience. 

A platform comes down from the ceiling with a drummer on it. The 

dancers line the steps. The action is non-stop. The choreography is 

creative. Did I mention that the guys are sexy? 

This is a quality production, from start to finish. Yes, it qualifies 

as a male review. But it goes so far beyond that with its outstanding 

acrobatics, instrumental interludes, a bit of singing, and verbiage from 

the female MC. 

It is theater in the round and above. There is not a bad set in the 

house as the guys come to where you are so you can get a closer look 

at their dancing gyrations. It is sexy and sensual but in an upscale way. 

Women are brought up on stage. Some are patrons, others are 

“plants.” It may take a minute or two to figure out which they are. 

That’s part of the fun. 

There is one routine that takes sensual to a new level. You’ll see what 

I mean when you visit the Sahara to enjoy Magic Mike Live. 

One last note. Bring the guys to this top notch show. My husband 

Burt enjoyed it and because we have seen so many shows in the last 17 

years, he isn’t easy to please. 

Dianne Davis is delighted to once again share her opinions of 

local performers and shows. She is the lead reporter for SCA-TV 

and Associate Editor of lasvegas.splashmags.com. 

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January 2022 

The array of possible “treatments” provides an option for everyone, 

from a basic facial to those that infuse collagen and wrinkle reducing 

potions, or provide for a gentle exfoliation. 

Men often associate this enjoyable spa treatment as something only 

for the ladies, but the men I know that have taken the time to indulge 

themselves have been impressed with the results. After all, men’s skin 

ages too. 

Besides, who doesn’t enjoy an hour or two of peace and quiet and 

being pampered? I figure if we have lived long enough to be considered 

a senior, we deserve some amount of attention to ourselves after a 

lifetime of attending to the needs of spouses, children, parents, careers. 

This is our time! Start 2022 with a great facial and if you are feeling 

really adventurous, add in a massage too. 

If you check out some of the local hotels, you will find they offer 

locals discounts and you can even make a day of it with a massage, 

time in the jacuzzi and end it with a facial. In between you can lounge 

in the spa’s lush robe and enjoy a snack or lunch. The entire experience 

is a staycation, and you will leave feeling relaxed, reinvigorated and 

rejuvenated. 

For those that take the time for a manicure or pedicure, consider this 

- isn’t your face deserving of some attention too? For me, the monthly 

facial is something I feel I cannot do without and if you haven’t tried 

it, once you do, you too may want to make it a part of your regular 

hygiene routine. 

Liz Breier is an ex-New Yorker who retired to Florida for 24 years 

before deciding that Nevada means home to her. You can contact 

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Make Your Dream a Plan 

By: Liz Palmer / NSG 

What’s that saying…”New Year, New You?” 

Lots of us have very similar resolutions: 

Lose weight, become more active, maybe make 

new friends or get involved in our communities. 

The Nevada Senior Games is an organization that can help with 

these goals! How? 

Our annual members meeting is coming up in January. We will elect 

new Board members and officers, discuss our results from last year, and 

present plans for this upcoming season in September and October of 

2022. 

Would you like a few “sneak peaks?” We have several candidates for 

new Board members and will be selecting a new Games Director from 

previous applicants. 

We will discuss adding a new sport to our roster of 2021 competitions 

– wonder what it is? We’ll also talk about upcoming administrative 

changes that will help with greater communication and information 

exchange among our sports coordinator staff. 

How does this affect you? It means that we’re planning for an 

even better 2022 season this Fall to be enjoyed by seniors like you! 

We’re already selecting our venues and working on the schedule of 

competitions. 

This is a great time for you to decide 

which of the competitions you’ll enter. 

Will it be our golf tournament or 

our pickleball competition? Maybe 

swimming or cycling is your sport. 

Whatever sports gets you going, 

chances are we offer it. We have over 

20 individual and team sports for athletes ages 50 and better. And 

by setting a concrete goal of participation, you’ve given your fitnessrelated 

resolutions a boost. 

Just thinking about it and wishing for it makes something a dream, 

but committing to it and following measurable steps and a path of 

progress turns a dream into a PLAN. 

So don’t just dream about losing some weight or getting into better 

shape; make your dream a plan. Use our competitions as your end 

goal toward achieving your 2022 resolutions. 

Check out our website at www.nevadaseniorgames.com for past 

games and results, and keep checking for updates regarding our 2022 

competitions. 

Liz Palmer is the Executive Director of the Nevada Senior Games. 

For more information on how you can participate, contact Liz at: 

702/242-1590 or by email: Nevadaseniorgames@outlook.com. 

By: Pat Landaker / Positive Aging 

There are many reasons for downsizing and 

many ways to do it. You 

may choose to downsize and 

move or downsize and stay put. 

No matter which you choose, you’re going to miss 

your home and all the memories it holds. Bottom 

line: You can’t keep it all and decisions must be made! 

Some of the WHYs for downsizing are: 

1. Too much unused space 

2. Desire to save money 

3. Too much upkeep or costs 

4. Too much stuff for your current lifestyle 

Downsizing must be well-planned. Lists should include: 

1. Pros & Cons: Why you should downsize and stay or why you should 

downsize and move? 

2.What you need to keep: Furniture, appliances and other required 

things. 

3.What you’re going to keep: Items you’re certain you want to keep 

for whatever reasons. 

4. What you’d like to keep - Items you have to decide whether or not 

still fit into your lifestyle. 

Some suggestions and tips for ways to distribute, contribute or 

dispense of items: 

Host a family giveaway party and give your family the things 

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More Than Just Packing Boxes 

January 2022 

they’ve been begging you for over the years. Give it to them now so you 

can see them enjoy it. 

It’s also a great opportunity to discuss your downsizing plans and/ 

or move. You can also share other important family 

information while everyone’s gathered. 

Have a garage sale. It’s the perfect way to 

downsize and make money at the same time. It’s also 

a great way to catch up with your neighbors and let 

them know you’re moving. 

Donate. It’s a great option for helping community 

organizations. Your donated items can be used as a tax deduction. 

Consult your lawyer, accountant, and financial advisor 

about what paperwork or records you should keep. Make sure to secure 

all those items so they don’t get misplaced in your move. 

Rent a storage room for your extra items, but do you really need 

one? Remember, you’re downsizing, not adding new expenses and 

obligations. 

No matter which decisions you make downsizing is a great way to 

begin the next chapter of your positive aging adventure! This one’s for 

you, Richard! 

Pat Landaker is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and a Senior 

Lifestyle Consultant. She is owner of the Living La Vida Senior 

brand, serves on the City of Henderson’s Senior Citizens Advisory 

Commission and teaches Positive Aging at UNLV/OLLI. Contact her 

at positiveaging54@gmail.com.

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By: Yvonne Cloutier / Musical Moments 

In general, a good definition of ragtime music 

would be the accenting of the off-beat in 

music rhythm. This off-beat rhythm is usually in 

the treble (right hand) notes, set to a steady oompah or boom chick, 

boom chick of the bass notes with the left hand on the piano. 

This rhythm is called syncopation. Ragtime is full of syncopation! 

Classic ragtime was pioneered after the Civil War, mainly by Scott Joplin. 

He was a poor black man and from the Missouri School of Ragtime 

Composers - specifically, St. Louis and middle America. This region was 

the cradle for the blossoming of ragtime music. 

Joplin and other young ragtime composers realized there needed 

to be a defining structure. There was little consensus on how to print 

the syncopated melodies of ragtime, making confusing variety in the 

formatting of sheet music. 

For instance, should it be 4/4 time or 2/4 time? It often followed 

conventions of earlier musical forms such as the march. 

So, as the 20th century dawned, most composers, arrangers, and 

publishers began to settle on a common structural way to notate it. 

Since Joplin was the best-selling ragtime composer in that era, it was 

his structural conventions that eventually predominated. 

However, by no means was Joplin’s the only form. There actually 

were two other men recognized for their haunting, harmonious 

compositions within this structure guideline. 

Besides Scott Joplin there was James Scott and a German, 

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What is Ragtime Music? 

Not For Me 

By: Pat Alexander / Art of Entertaining 

We were talking about “bucket lists” the 

other day, probably 

because we were deciding how 

to celebrate the New Year. A friend had taken a ride 

in a two-seater plane and loved it - except for the 360 

degree roll that made her airsick. 

She asked if any of us would try it. Me? I’m trying to 

celebrate life, not end it, so that was a solid “No.” 

Does it sound as though I’m not adventuresome? 

In fact, I’ll try most things, just not small planes, 

climbing or jumping. 

As a kid I climbed a tree because it looked so inviting. 

Halfway up I discovered a snake wrapped around a 

limb. The decision to jump took no time at all. 

I looked at the snake, looked at the ground and let 

go. Good choice? Who’s to know? I do know my arm was in a sling. 

I was spending the summer with my mom’s friend in another state, 

so mom didn’t get the details until I went home. Lucky for me! 

What I remember most is the pain and boredom. Since my mother’s 

friend had a busy life, I spent a lot of time with her “housekeeper,” her 

Uncle Mack, a cranky ex-sailor who ran the household. 

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Joseph Lamb. They 

are often referred to as 

the Bach, Beethoven & 

Brahms of Ragtime. 

A classic rag is set 

in 2/4 time, starting 

with a 4 measure 

introduction with 16 

measures of an “A” 

theme written in the 

named key signature, 

then repeated. A “B” 

theme enters and is 

repeated, followed by a 

repeat of the A theme in 

the name signature. 

Then there is a third 

(C) theme repeated, a 

fourth theme (D) repeated making the rag - INTRO, AA, BB, A, CC, DD. 

Although a generalization, this is accepted as the classic form. 

Yvonne Cloutier, a former teacher/principal, with a music 

background, specializes in ragtime piano. She is the author of the 

book, Scott Joplin, King of Ragtime. You can contact her at www. 

mytimeisragtime.com. 

He took pity on a bored kid, and we did a lot of cooking together. 

Mack had a very colorful vocabulary, and I learned a lot of “new words” 

that summer. 

In Mack’s kitchen I first learned to experiment with 

food. And although I couldn’t bake because of the 

strength and dexterity needed, cooking was easy and 

fun. 

This recipe is his and it’s really simple. When I 

prepare it, I think of Mack, a gruff man with a kind 

heart. 

Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce 

Season 2-4 pork chops. Sauté 6 oz. sliced 

mushrooms. Set aside. Brown chops in 2 tbs. oil in 

oven-proof skillet. Add mushrooms, 2 sliced onions 

and 1 sliced red pepper. 

Dissolve beef bouillon cube in ¼ cup hot water, mix 

with can of tomato sauce. Add one tsp. each garlic and 

onion powders and dried basil. Pour over chops. Cover. 

Bake in 375 degrees oven to internal temperature of 145 degrees 35- 

45 minutes. Rest 5 minutes. 

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By: Dan Roberts/Publisher 

Have you signed up for the federal “Do Not Call Registry”? You’re 

not alone. 

Per the Federal Trade Commission “Do Not Call Date Book – 

2021” there are now 244,302,202 telephone numbers registered. 

The FTC proudly proclaims that the Registry “provides an easy 

and efficient way for consumers to tell companies they don’t want 

to receive telemarketing sales calls.” You think it does any good? 

According to the complaints received by this government agency 

nearly 5 million telephone calls were still sent. And that figure was 

only the reported calls. 

You want to bet that the total unwanted calls were a lot (and we 

mean a lot) more? 

Anyway, the FTC found that the most common reported unwanted 

calls were by 

“imposters.” These 

are ALWAYS the scams 

stating the caller is 

from “Social Security” 

or “Medicare.” 

The next most 

reported calls were 

the “Warranty & 

Protection Plans.” 

You know that one too 

– like that message telling you that your car warranty is expiring – 

even though you haven’t had that vehicle in years. 

Still want to file that complaint? Go ahead, but know that you are 

behind over 2 million other complaints – and that’s just in Nevada… 

and for 2021. 

Once again, we have a federal program that “sounds good” but is 

really a waste of your time. 

So our monthly Vegas Voice reminder - What should you do when 

you get that telephone call? The answer is simple, easy and 100% 

effective to avoid being scammed. 

Hang up the phone, hang up the phone, and HANG UP 

THE PHONE! 

Still have concerns that maybe - just maybe that the Social Security 

or Medicare telephone call is legit? 

Again a very easy answer to ease your 

mind. 

Call or email Yours Truly or our ACE 

(Any Content Editor) Rana Goodman. 

We promise to help and get to the 

bottom of it. 

*And once again, for shameless 

plugs, check out our Scams segments 

on our Vegas Voice YouTube channel 

(YouTube.com/VegasVoiceTV). 

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Don’t Waste Your Time 

January 2022 

Here We Go Again! 

By: Adrea Nairne-Barrera / Senior Moments 

When I found myself single again, I realized 

that I wanted to move forward and meet 

new people. It was a hard decision to make after 

losing my husband to Covid early on. Of all his health battles, the worst 

thing happened and there I was alone again. 

First you get through the initial shock and then you take inventory 

of your life. I did that one day at a time, but time is not guaranteed. 

Being a senior changes the expectation. I am much more flawed 

than I was 20 years ago. Or even 10 years ago. And there are days when 

I’m pretty drained. 

Some are content to live alone and not engage or take chances. I’m 

not one of those. I’m wired to be social and though I’m not overly 

adventurous, my mother taught me always to move ahead and live life 

with optimism. 

Being optimistic can be downright hilarious. I chose a senior dating 

site and told the truth. 

I’m not so sure all the people who contacted me were truthful and I 

think a few flunked out of grade school. Others were very specific with 

what they wanted. Only a manufactured doll could qualify for them, 

I’m sure. 

I had three meetings and I ran laughing from #2. The 3 rd was too 

young but really a nice person. I have no idea what anyone thought of 

me and that’s OK. 

I jumped off and then I got a really awesome message that perked 

my interest. Intelligent, handsome and a killer smile. So I jumped back 

on for a day and now we’ve been dating since last February. 

But as we get older, the game changes and so do we. My 9:00 bedtime 

is challenged on date night, so I am not a sparkling joy as the evening 

wears on. 

And I can no longer drive safely in the dark, so I need a designated 

driver. 

Toby Keith summed it up perfectly when he sang “I’m not as good as 

I once was, but I’m as good once as I ever was.” 

Adrea likes to opine and find the lighter side of life as a senior.

Are Your Affairs in Order? 

By: Jerry Creed / Trust Jerry 

The Road to Hell is paved with good intentions 

- starting with New Year’s Resolutions. 

I can’t stress enough how important it is to 

have your affairs in order to protect you and your loved ones. Good 

powers of attorney for health care and finance often avoid the need 

to get an adult guardianship. The Vegas Voice has done a good job of 

documenting what a nightmare that can become. 

A funded trust-based estate plan avoids probate, saving both time 

and money. A better estate plan prepares people for the possibility of 

long-term care and protects assets from Nevada’s Enhanced Medicaid 

Recovery. 

No estate plan, no Will, only a Will, an unfunded or underfunded 

Trust all mean probate. Intending to get estate planning done or 

planning to put your checking accounts into your trust is paving the 

road of good intentions. 

Why is this bad? Imagine a married couple with 500k insurance 

policies on each other. The first spouse dies. The insurance company 

writes a check that gets deposited into the checking account which 

hasn’t been funded into the trust. 

Then the second spouse dies, and the policy beneficiary is the first 

spouse. The heirs are now facing a probate with legal costs over $100k. 

What if I or if I’m married, my wife gets dementia, Parkinson’s or 

Alzheimer’s and must go into a Memory care facility, or skilled nursing 

facility? They cost an average of $9,000 a month or about $108K a year. 

Remember Medicaid now functions like a loan. Medicaid will 

help pay the high cost of care, but only after you have spent down to 

meet some strict asset limits. 

And when you die, Medicaid gets repaid the money spent on your 

care before your estate pays your heirs. A good estate plan helps avoid 

impoverishment caused by the high cost of long-term care. 

What if you have done no planning and find yourself heading into a 

skilled nursing or memory care facility? There are often steps that can 

still be made to protect some of your assets. The term for this is Crisis 

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Everyone’s situation is different, the devil is in the details, and you 

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That’s That! 

By: Dianne Hahn / Back in the Days 

just celebrated another birthday. Never mind 

I which one, but I’m over the hill beginning 

my slide down to somewhere I don’t want to go! I 

see wrinkles, gray hair, and extra pounds. 

Revlon conceals the gray hair, and a basic black wardrobe helps hide 

those extra pounds, but there isn’t much I can do about the wrinkles, 

unless I want to go the way of a facelift. 

I considered having one a few years ago, but my hips started 

complaining. The doctor told me if I wanted to walk without pain the 

hips needed fixing, not the face. 

Okay! Two hip replacements, one after another. Now, I thought, what 

about that facelift? 

I shouldn’t have muttered aloud because my shoulders were 

eavesdropping, and they decided they wanted my attention… to heck 

with the face. Really?! 

Not My “Fountain of Youth” 

By: Linda Bateman-Gomez / Timeless Beauty 

My daughter’s wedding is around the 

corner, and I’m gearing up for pictures 

and meeting new family members. She recently 

told me about this new “fountain of youth” product she heard about, 

and I decided to try it. 

It’s a gel moisturizer from Germany for $70 called Biotulin-Supreme 

Skin Gel. That’s pricey in my book, but the claims were so amazing, I’d 

pay double for anything that really works. 

It claims to be a natural alternative to Botox, eliminating wrinkles 

and tightening your face in 60 minutes and lasting up to 24 hours. 

It has 3.7 out of 5 for reviews. The positives were as strong as the 

negatives, so people either loved it or said it was a waste of money. 

Unfortunately for me, I may have gotten caught up in the hype of a 

product “too good to be true” and perhaps expected too much. 

It’s a nice, fragrance-free gel that goes on well. You can apply makeup 

over it if you wear foundation. 

For my trial, after applying I waited but nothing happened. I 

continued to use it for several days, still nothing. 

My face wasn’t tighter, my wrinkles weren’t gone. It did seem to work 

as a nice moisturizer though. Since I don’t wear foundation, the added 

hydration is nice but for the price there are other things on the market 

like the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel for only $20. 

Two shoulder surgeries later and I must say I didn’t feel up to another 

bout with a surgeon. 

My face took it rather well, not a word of condemnation. But it did 

stare at me every time I walked by a mirror, swinging my hips and 

arms. 

The aging continued and I thought about the past. I was so anxious 

to grow up. I used to say, “I’m nine and a half years old,” and then, 

“I’m almost eighteen.” Wow! 

Marriage and three babies. I began to wonder if anyone spoke in full 

sentences. Then the kids suddenly finished college and left home. I sat 

on their beds and cried. 

Hubby said, “It’s time. You don’t want me to support them until 

they’re ready for Social Security, do you?” I cried harder. 

Mother Nature didn’t slow up either. More wrinkles and inches added 

to my already ample figure. “Slowdown that paint brush, Mom!” She 

didn’t. 

Then it hit me. Our lives are like books. Some are short and some are 

longer. I’m lucky to still be writing a new chapter. With a bit more luck 

I’ll soon be competing with War & Peace! 

Ain’t it the truth - when you’re young, you want to be older. When 

you’re older, you want to be younger. That’s that! 

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All that being said, my 37-year-old daughter loves it! She uses it 

around her eye area for her crow’s feet and feels it does a great job. Is it 

an age thing? Maybe. 

Does it work better on skin that doesn’t need as much help? Perhaps. 

Either way, I will continue to use it until it is gone. It may not help, but 

for $70 as long as it doesn’t hurt, I’m not wasting a drop. 

Like most things in life, what might be great for one person, may not 

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Arias Returns to the Stage 

By: Sam Wagmeister / People & Places 

The rebirth of 

Las Vegas as 

pandemic restrictions 

wane marks the third New Beginning for 

Tony Arias, the long-time singer/funnyman 

who’s been delighting audiences since 

arriving in town as a teen in 1985. The night 

of his high school graduation party, “after 

everyone went to sleep, I packed my car and 

came to Vegas.” 

Although he was just 17, his towering size, 

“I was 6” tall at nine years old and my voice 

had changed” assured locals that Arias had 

reached adulthood. He quickly landed his first 

job when the switchboard operator at a local 

radio station, hearing his booming baritone 

voice, mistakenly transferred Arias‘call to 

apply for an advertising sales job instead to 

the Program Director. 

A week later, he was the midnight on-air 

DJ. That exposure created a chain of job offers 

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the roots of his professional career. “When I was eight, I was doing 

weddings and Bar Mitzvahs. 

I didn’t even know what they 

were but the food was great.” 

Arias’ music career began 

early, as a pre-teen soloist 

in recreation centers and 

churches near his California 

home. ”People saw me 

everywhere.” 

Las Vegas, Arias’ first 

Beginning, hit an early snag. 

As the fill-in ringmaster at 

Circus Circus, an expletive 

blurted into the microphone 

when the highwire act nosedived 

into the net ending 

that career after six hours. 

But his radio time had 

opened doors to opportunity 

in the casinos. He was the 

slot host/announcer at the 

Tropicana and Desert Inn 

and official voice of the 

Hilton and their commercial and in-house events. 

At 18, he accepted the job as Midnight Singer at the Riviera, a 3-hour 

gig following Freddie Bell and the Bellboys. “That’s where I met Tom 

Jones, Debbie Reynolds, Red Buttons,” he recalls. 

Without mentioning names, he says the “connected” casino bosses 

“liked me because I didn’t ask questions. They told me that I could be 

funny, but not too funny.” 

After 25 years, Arias retired. “Cirque changed everything,” The shows 

he appeared in, Jubilee, Follies and others were gone. “My form of 

entertainment went out with the dinosaurs, replaced by the video game 

crowd.” 

A second Beginning began ten years later. Husband Scott observed, 

“You need to get in front of people.” 

They soon found inspiration on a cruise. While viewing on-board 

entertainment, Scott commented, “You can do that.” 

Returning home, Arias booked the Clark County Library Theater. 

“It was like I had never left the stage.” Just months later, friend and 

producer Stacey Jones had Arias booked on the luxury Azamara line. 

“I was rebooked on the ship before the cruise ended.” The longtime 

Strip showman took his shows to local audiences before COVID 

slammed the door. 

Beginning #3 is well underway, prompted by Arias’ feeling that after 

a year’s lockdown, “Audiences need the human contact again.” He’s 

returning to local stages, including a tribute to the legendary crooners 

at the Clark County Library February 26 (Tickets TonyArias.com) and 

The Vegas Voice Valentine’s Day variety show at the Starbright Theater 

in Sun City Summerlin. 

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Kyle and Kellan 

By: Diane Rosen / Animal Magnetism 

I 

’ve always loved dogs, but that love grew 

even deeper when I volunteered at a no-kill 

animal shelter in the Chicago area. My husband 

Phillip and I went to the Buddy Foundation 

every Thursday evening for nine years. We walked and fed the dogs, 

gave them their meds, and showered them with love and affection that 

many had never experienced before. 

Kyle and Kellan were two older Bichon Frises who were rescued from 

a puppy mill and brought to Buddy. When they first arrived, they were 

huddled together, shaking in the corner of the kennel, hair dirty and 

matted, and brown tear stains under their crusted eyes. They were timid 

and afraid. 

The following week, Kyle and Kellan were significantly different 

dogs. They now came to the front of the kennel when we stopped by, 

and accepted little treats through the bars. 

Over time, we were able to pick them up and take them outside for 

fresh air. Neither dog had ever touched grass before, and watching 

them feel it under their paws brought us to tears. 

With the love and patience of dozens of volunteers, Kyle and Kellan 

learned to go for walks, play with squeaky toys, and learned that ear 

rubs, belly scratches and most people are good things. 

The thing I remember the most about them was the way they loved 

Soul Retrieval 

By: Ali Guggenheim / Psychic Phenomenon 

“ 

We are all lost souls, trying to find our 

way home.” - Seth Adam Smith 

We’ve all heard of’ lost souls, or hopeless souls 

that claim they will never be the same again. 

It’s true. Whenever soul gutting is experienced 

(abuse, loss of a loved one, displacement, etc.) a 

part of our vital essence separates from its core. 

Whether knowingly or not, unconsciously 

these souls spend tremendous amounts of 

psychic energy searching for their missing 

self. This survival mechanism protects us by 

fragmenting the soul to avoid the full impact of 

the pending, debilitating pain. 

Sandra Ingerman, author and leading 

authority on Soul Loss & Soul Retrieval (35 

years), explains that these traumatized souls 

often feel a disconnection mentally and/or physically. Ingerman states, 

“That prolonged dissociation produces a nameless void.” 

Eventually, it shows itself through a loss of meaning, direction, 

vitality, mission, purpose, identity, and genuine connection. This 

disconnect could also be the root cause of many physical/mental 

symptoms; chronic depression, PTSD, immune deficiency issues, 

unhealing grief, addiction, etc. 

Shaman Jill Kuykendall describes the three soul parts as mental, body, 

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sleeping with Phillip 

in the playroom. 

Phillip would put 

both dogs on his 

tummy and they’d all 

fall asleep together. 

With each breath, his 

stomach would rise 

and fall, taking his 

two little buddies for 

a ride. 

They’d go up and down, up and down, to the delight of all the other 

volunteers who would watch them through the window. Those two little 

dogs had found peace at Buddy. 

We wondered if they’d ever get adopted, since they were older and a 

bonded pair. We weren’t about to separate them. 

Kyle and Kellan did eventually get adopted together. They were lucky. 

Puppy mill dogs usually don’t experience love. 

This year let’s all pledge to help our local rescues and shelters. Please 

Adopt-- Don’t Shop! 

Diane Rosen is the proud mom of two dogs, a lover of all things 

pets, and the Rover Reporter for SCA-TV. You can contact her at: 

dianerosen2188@gmail.com. 

and spirit, aligning perfectly with Freud’s Id theory of superego, ego, 

and subconscious. Unfortunately, Western medicine has no framework 

for this kind of diagnosis because it only deals with imbalance when it 

appears on a physical and/or mental level. 

Kuykendall believes that the missing soul fragment most likely 

resides in one of three other realms. The lower 

world, a protective place that animal and plant 

spirits inhabit, a middle world, that is akin to 

the dream state with both positive and negative 

attributes and an upper world, a place of 

divine knowledge that is home to angels and 

ancestral spirits. 

Kuykendall uses deep prayer and spirit 

medicine to enter a heightened state in the 

spirit realm. There, Kuykendall can conduct 

retrievals and repairs. She also assures us 

that the divine can work with any religious 

affiliation. 

So, how can you heal? 

1. Connect with a local or long-distance Soul Retrieval practitioner 

(Check out Ingerman’s website for referrals). 

2. Write the question: “What is the main cause of my soul loss?” 

Then use automatic writing to respond. 

To contact Ali or for spiritual consultations, coaching, workshops 

and readings, email: alivegasvoice@yahoo.com.

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New Year’s Resolution: Try Dawdling! 

By: Susan Goldfein / Susan’s Unfiltered Wit 

Dawdle: Take one’s time, waste time, idle, 

linger, take more time than necessary, 

to spend time without haste or purpose. 

In my opinion, dawdling has gotten a bad rap. 

It’s been instilled in us from a young age that dawdling is morally 

undesirable. 

On a list of “Dos and Don’ts” 

dawdling definitely falls under the 

“Don’t” column. “Don’t dawdle 

over your breakfast. You’ll be late 

for school.” Or “Stop dawdling, and 

do your homework if you want to 

get into Harvard.” 

In life’s second stage, we’re the 

ones issuing the anti-dawdling 

warnings to our kids, as we rush 

them out the door in the morning 

and ourselves off to work. After 

school, there are appointments, 

games, lessons, and rushing here 

and there with no time to spare. 

Then the day finally comes when your last child leaves home for 

Punxsutawney State Junior College (you tried your best) and the color 

of your life begins to change from fire-engine red to salmon. Not quite 

peaceful pink, because you’re still rushing yourself out the door each 

morning to get to work on time. And the dog, who requires walking, 

remained at home. 

Eventually you cross the magic threshold. You’re a person of a 

certain age. You’re a retired person of a certain age. 

Life finally takes on a pinkish glow. Not exactly my personal favorite 

color, but pink is associated with calm. So congratulations, you have 

earned the right to dawdle. 

As for me, I plan to do my best 

dawdling at breakfast. I’ve never 

been a morning person, and 

frankly don’t understand people 

who are. 

I’ve always relied on that first cup 

of coffee to get my engine revved, 

whereas morning people act like 

they had a caffeine drip inserted in 

their veins at bedtime. But now, my 

mornings will be luxurious. 

My life will finally be in lockstep 

with my circadian rhythm, which 

doesn’t awaken until 10 am. I will take that second cup of coffee, watch 

the news on TV, even do a crossword. Maybe two. 

How much time has elapsed? An hour? The beauty is it doesn’t matter. 

No early morning appointments, please. No breakfast dates, no golf 

games. I plan to be way too busy dawdling and loving every precious 

second. 

But at some point I’ll spring into action. There’s that little cricket 

who sits on my shoulder and warns me that my dawdling will turn into 

sloth if I spend one minute more in my bathrobe. 

I will be happily productive for the remaining hours, right up until 

bedtime. Because tomorrow morning brings a new opportunity for me 

to elevate dawdling to an art form. 

And maybe, just maybe, I’ll dawdle back to my computer to write. But 

first, another crossword! 

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Inspiration from the Neighborhood 

By: Chuck Dean / Vet 2 Vet 

Sometimes we run short of inspiration; 

especially when trying to get something 

done that is so daunting that giving up may be 

the best choice. You’ve been there, I’ve been there - we’ve all been there 

in some shape or form. 

Working through perplexing issues that have come along as a result 

of serving our country, we veterans can easily throw in the towel and try 

to use the “silent method” - which is sweeping it under the rug rather 

than facing it head on. Believe me, I’ve tried 

that one, and it works for a while, but the past 

always catches up. 

For me, I just didn’t like the time or place 

that the bad genie decided to come out of 

the bottle. It was not only embarrassing, but 

dangerous as well. Digging deeper takes some 

guts, and when we decide to do it, we may just 

need a little extra push to get up and move 

out again. 

Years ago, I was doing work helping 

veterans process their challenges of getting separated from the service, 

and for many, dealing with the aftermath of war. Now, as the new year 

begins, I’m doing some reflecting on those times and thinking of how 

Mr. Rogers became such a special inspiration for me. 

In the early ‘90s I had, just in passing, mentioned to some of the other 

volunteers how much the TV show, “Welcome to the Neighborhood” 

put me at peace. I told them there were times when I had been very 

fritzed out, and that if 

I simply watched an 

episode or two of Mr. 

Rogers, I calmed down 

and found some much 

needed relaxation. 

Well, unbeknownst 

to me, one of the ladies 

in the office sent off a 

copy of my first book, 

“Nam Vet: Making Peace with Your Past” to 

Fred Rogers and told him how his show was 

affecting me. 

A few weeks later I was blown away to 

receive an unexpected personal letter from 

him. 

It came at a time when I really needed the encouragement to 

continue the mission. Needless to say, the letter hangs on my studio 

wall reminding me of his immense goodness as a human being, and 

how much he inspired me when I needed it. 

It is my 2022 hope for all of you, that if you’re in need of a “push”, 

that someone, or some special happening, comes along to get you up 

and going again, just like Fred did for me. Happy New Year. 

Chuck Dean served as an Army paratrooper in Vietnam and 

through that experience was led to address the many transitional 

issues veterans struggle with. He is the author of several important 

books for veterans. All can be found on Amazon at: http://www. 

amazon.com/author/chuckdeanbooks 

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Never Too Old for New 

Tricks 

By: BJ Killeen / Down the Road 

Many young people believe that the older 

you get, the less inclined you are to adopt 

new technology. Unfortunately, that’s a stereotype that those of us who 

use computers and smartphones everyday have to deal with. 

In order to combat that misconception, we have to keep up with what’s 

new to stay relevant. The same is true for automotive manufacturers. 

Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, Ford, Dodge, Rolls-Royce, and a 

handful of other automotive brands are centenarians, while others like 

Toyota, Volkswagen and Honda are in their 80s. Even Hyundai Motor 

Company is over 50. 

In order to combat the image of old and out of touch, each of these 

brands is venturing deep into the technology abyss by introducing 

electric vehicles, hydrogen power, and autonomous driving. And it’s all 

exciting news. 

The Electric Vehicle 

Conundrum 

By: Dan Hyde / Call to Action 

There is a catastrophe brewing that few in 

positions of power realize is coming! Our 

President and Congress are aggressively moving forward in the 

allocation of billions of taxpayer dollars for deploying thousands of 

electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the country. 

The calamity that he believes will be avoided by this deployment, 

will, in fact, be a colossal failure! 

Don’t get me wrong! I firmly believe that Climate Change is real and 

that electric vehicles will play a pivotal role in reversing the alarming 

trend. But the manner in which it is approached today will not work! 

The reasons are twofold. 

First, all of the charging stations will need to be “plugged in” to the 

very frail and vulnerable national power grid! The system currently 

operated cannot handle the increase in power demand that millions 

of EV’s will require! 

General Motors recently introduced its latest manufacturing facility 

in Michigan called Factory ZERO, which will focus on building electric 

vehicles for the upcoming GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV, the 

Chevrolet Silverado EV, and the Cruise Origin, an all-electric selfdriving 

shared vehicle. All those vehicles share GM’s Ultium Platform, 

the basis for the majority of GM future vehicles. 

Ford is developing Blue Oval City in Stanton, Tennessee, an 

environmentally and technologically advanced campus that will 

produce the next-generation electric F-Series trucks and batteries. 

Toyota is investing in a new $1.3 billion automotive battery 

manufacturing plant in Greensboro, North Carolina. 

While the majority of the industry is focused on electrification, 

Hyundai is working toward popularizing hydrogen fuel by 2040. 

It believes that hydrogen will play a significant role in building a 

sustainable future to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels. 

Hyundai isn’t just considering it for personal vehicles, but more 

toward commercial vehicles. It estimates that hydrogen energy will 

account for 18 percent of global energy demand by 2050, help cut 

CO2 emissions by more than six billion tons a year, and create over 30 

million new jobs. 

So the next time anyone questions your ability to understand new 

technology, let them know that old dogs can still learn new tricks. 

BJ Killeen has been an automotive journalist for over 30 years. 

She welcomes all questions and inquiries, and can be reached at 

bjkdtr@gmail.com 

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Just last summer NV Energy implored owners of electric vehicles 

(only numbering in the low hundreds) to forego plugging in to the 

power grid because demand on the system for residences was too much 

to handle. We would all be subject to rolling “blackouts.” 

Second, even if the power grid was able to handle the demand, few 

have considered what powers and fuels the turbines and generators 

that feed the power grid and allows EV’s to be re-charged. Surprise, it is 

natural gas, oil and coal! 

All of which are the culprits of air toxins that EV’s are intended to be 

avoided! So, is there an answer? YES! 

Challenge the innovators to perfect a system whereby charging and 

recharging EV’s would come directly from the sun’ avoiding the power 

grid completely. Fantasy? Well I disagree! 

John Kennedy challenged the scientific community in 1963 to “...go 

to the moon and return safely to Earth... “before 1970. To many that 

was considered impossible. But we did it! 

The problem today is the lack of commitment we have to get it done! 

We have always been able to overcome insurmountable odds when we 

really need to act! That is a cornerstone of who we are as a people! 

Dan Hyde is a passionate and effective advocate for the senior 

community. He can be reached at: dhyde9@cox.net.

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Purses & Bags - Oh My! 

By: Sandi Davis / Fashion “Cents” 

While doing my closet shift between seasons, 

I save the purses for last. What is a purse? 

By any name a satchel, clutch, pochette, bag, 

handbag, even a pocketbook. Then there are those spectacular ones 

that have an iconic name: Hermes Della, 

Birkin, Louis Vuitton, etc. 

I always see long lines outside Louis 

Vuitton – and NO, not for a sale, but for 

people that must have these pricy and 

sometimes priceless bags. Do I covet? 

Maybe, and yes. 

But back to reality. I remember one 

of my first purchases of a purse that my 

mother did not buy for me or handed 

down. 

It was Thom McCann, grey leatherette with a white leatherette band, 

and a covered white large “button.” The button was about 1 ½ inches 

across. 

And I bought shoes to match! Kitten heeled slings with the same 

detail. I loved them. 

Since then, buying or wearing a matching or close-to-matching shoe 

and handbag was important to me. And not to mention wallets! 

When in Paris, a lifetime ago, we went into Longchamp on Champs- 

Elysees and Evan purchased a beautiful soft yellow bag for me (the 

color was called corn). Glorious! 

When we were flying home, and settled at the airport in Paris, I had 

some Parisian money left and decided to look in the shops. And guess 

what? 

I found a beautiful, though rather large, 

wallet to match. Of course, I bought it! And 

that wallet got more use than the bag. 

The bag has been retired (given away), 

but the wallet, though worn at the edges, 

is still in my possession. By the way, it 

has a special section for a passport. How 

continental!. 

Stories aside, I have more purses than I 

really need. And I have promised myself that if compelled to buy a new 

bag, purse, clutch, or pocketbook, I must give away two that I already 

have. It’s called downsizing. 

I still don’t understand why it is called a pocketbook. None of my 

purses fit in a pocket, and I certainly don’t read it. 

Anyone with a clue? Please drop me an email. 

Sandi Davis is the Fashion Style columnist and Behind-the-Scenes 

Research Analyst for The Vegas Voice. She welcomes all questions 

and opinions. You can contact her at Sandidavis@cox.net 

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Let’s Get the Word Out! 

By: Carol Chapman 

From McDonald’s Quarter-Pounder to 

Disneyworld, to Amtrak and Hamburger 

Helper, these are a few well-known places and 

things turning 50 in 2022. Along with that, people 

besides Jon Hamm, Lance Armstrong, and Elon Musk are reaching 

their 50-year milestone birthdays this year. 

You’ve probably noticed the new neighbors moving into our senior 

communities. It’s a new year which brings new beginnings for millions 

of Americans. 

A New Year - New Goals! 

By: Mary Richard / Health Fitness 

WOW! Another new year already! Where did 

2021 go? I turned a magic 77 year young 

last month and love it! I have great friends, 

family, a home, wonderful jobs, health and two beautiful fur babies. 

I’m on to new goals this year. I don’t make resolutions, just new 

goals. One thing that I will do this year is put an empty jar on my 

kitchen counter, put happy thoughts or events into the jar and then in 

January 2023 take out all the happiness that has transpired throughout 

the year and read them. 

I did that for 2021 and I was surprised at my “happy thoughts!” 

We will celebrate our twentieth anniversary this year. For two decades 

we’ve supplied the senior community with durable medical equipment, 

wellness checks, and resources since our founders, Chuck Davis and 

Favil West, recognized the need and took action in 2002, creating The 

Foundation Assisting Seniors. 

We’ve grown despite the fact that we don’t have the luxury of a large 

advertising budget. Since our inception, we’ve provided more than 

360,000 assists to surrounding communities. 

As a nonprofit that operates on contributions from individuals, along 

with support from sponsors who help fund our events and operations, 

we depend on you to get the word out about our services and programs. 

Seniors should know that we loan medical equipment to those who 

are recovering from knee or hip replacements to name a few. For those 

who live alone, we provide peace of mind through the HowRU and 

Medication Reminder programs. 

Families rest easy knowing that their loved one can safely and 

comfortably remain in their own home with the support The 

Foundation provides at no cost to the individual. 

Please inform neighbors and friends about our programs. As the only 

501(c)3 nonprofit senior organization providing these services in the 

Las Vegas Valley, we are dependent upon you to fund our operations. 

In the new year, we hope you’ll reach out to learn more about us and 

spread the word. 

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What Do 

You Think? 

Do you agree with our 

columnists? Did anyone get 

you angry, make you think or 

simply put a smile on your face? 

Please tell us by forwarding 

your comments, thoughts or 

suggestions to Publisher Dan at: 

dan@thevegasvoice.net. 

January 2022 

So we all gained a few pounds in 2021? Don’t stress about it. Just take 

it easy – better to lose a few pounds at a time slowly than to crash diet. 

Try to enjoy the goodies if you must – but in moderation. I try not 

to deny myself of any of the wonderful sweets, chocolates, etc. – even 

indulging in a holiday drink or so. 

I found one secret to keeping your alcohol in moderation is to have a 

sip of water every so often when drinking wine or cocktail. It sure helps! 

I also try to nibble on some veggies before venturing out to a party. 

Then I am not so famished when I get there and eat much more than 

I intended! 

Life is shorter than we think! Make 2022 a year to reflect on what we 

did in 2021. Set some goals (not 

resolutions!) to try to attain what you didn’t do in 2021. 

Make a conscious effort to exercise more, try to lose those added 

pounds that suddenly appeared around the middle, eat healthier, enjoy 

your friends, and make new friends. Enjoy each and every given day. 

POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND HAPPY HEALTH TO ALL! 

Mary Richard is a long term supporter of senior fitness. She 

teaches Zumba, toning and dance classes throughout the Las Vegas 

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My Thoughts on Aging 

By: Linda Salmon / Guest Column 

want to share some of my reflections on 

I turning 80 years old. When I was 79 it did 

not seem that old, but now that I am 80 it really 

seems old. 

When I was a young girl, I always thought all old ladies looked like 

Eleanor Roosevelt. They all wore funny dresses, strange shoes and put 

their thinning hair in a bun. 

And even though Eleanor Roosevelt didn’t live to be 80, when she was 

still in her 70s I had to ask myself did Eleanor bowl in a mixed bowling 

league once a week? Did Eleanor golf in a ladies club every week? Did 

she walk one mile every morning? 

Did Eleanor play bunco with friends or go to champagne Sunday 

brunches or happy hour at local restaurants once a month? Did Mrs. 

Roosevelt wear short shorts, flip-flops or tennis shoes? 

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Because I was pretty sure all of these answers were NO it made me 

somehow feel younger at 80 years old. 

Remembering that all my life I had fine, straight hair and always 

wanted curly hair. Well, in my late 70s my hair started to curl. I now 

have curly hair at 80 years old. 

I have a good memory and wonderful memories about my teenage 

years in Burbank, California, including my three close friends, Jean, 

Linda and Michelle. Michelle and Linda never made it to 80 and this 

makes me sad, but I still talk to them and remind them of funny times 

and stories we had. Many times this makes me smile. 

I have regrets, but I try not to beat myself up reminiscing about them. 

I have now come to accept that I am 80 years old and will, hopefully 

continue to enjoy every day of my life that I have left and continue to 

be happy and content. 

And why shouldn’t I be happy? I can do more things than Eleanor 

Roosevelt could when she got old - plus I now have curly hair. 

Linda Cook Salman is a faithful Vegas Voice reader. You can 

contact her by email: lmsalman41@gmail.com.

The Cactus 

By: Howard Galin / Happy Gardening 

It’s time to take a break from our outdoor 

gardening and to learn about one of our 

best-known native plants: Cactus. 

Its earliest Cactus started to evolve over 550 million years ago 

when the “connected” continents of the two Americas and Africa 

broke apart and drifted across the oceans. This event led to the 

emergence of two different, but genetically similar plants. 

The African Euphorbia developed a noxious milky sap to protect 

it from being eaten and continued to grow in Africa. The Cactus 

developed protective spines/needles to protect itself from a harsh 

climate and from predators in the Americas. 

The Cactus stems evolved into pads, columns or cushions 

while their leaves changed into spiney needles. The pads and 

spines permitted increased water storage and protection from 

hungry animals. 

The skins developed thick “waxy” textures that prevented 

evaporation caused by the desert’s hot and dry climate. In addition, 

they developed protective fuzzy hairs that would filter out the 

harsh sun as well as providing insulation from extreme temperatures. 

The root system evolved, changing from deep vertical growth 

to shallow and horizontally expansive. This evolutionary change 

allowed for the roots to absorb the scant rainfall on the topsoil before 

evaporation occurred. 

The shapes of the plants also help them to survive. Barrel-shaped 

cactus have vertical ribbing that carries any water straight towards 

the roots. Others have curved concave pads that catch any moisture 

directing it downward to the roots. 

These plants developed propagation methods in addition to seeds! 

If a portion breaks off and is left on the ground, it will go dormant 

(even for extended periods of time) until soil and water make 

contact. 

In time, the cactus will grow roots and begin to grow. Even the 

spines can help the cactus to spread. Animals brush by the spines, 

causing plant pieces to stick. 

Eventually these pieces are transported until falling off in new 

locations. They take root and grow, helping the cactus to spread to 

new areas. 

Have a question? Contact me at: Theplantwhisperer28@gmail. 

com. 

Howard Galin, a/k/a: “The Plant Whisperer” is a retired NYC 

school administrator, transplanted in Las Vegas who devotes his 

time to communicating with and lecturing about our native 

plants. 

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By: Heather Latimer / Heather’s Self-Help Tips 

Tossing paperwork into trash that contains 

your personal information is positively 

dangerous. Scammers can steal your identity! 

Destroy junk mail and either save important papers in a secure 

place or scrap health reports, bank statements, and bills because they 

customarily have your name, address, and account number in the 

heading, at the top of each page, and on the envelope. 

If you don’t have a shredder you’d be 

wise to obtain one. You don’t need a heavyduty 

model but rather a cross-cut personal 

shredder. 

Check features carefully because they vary 

from one brand to another. Does it have a 

clear front so you can see how full it is? 

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January 2022 

Holiday Hangover 

By: Gayla Kalp / Life is Laughter 

During the Holidays, no doubt you had 

a ball stuffing yourself with chocolates, 

cakes, puddings and all your favorite foods. You 

hoisted the Holiday cup of your favorite ale many 

times in honor of your best friends and family members. 

You received and gave great gifts that delighted you and others you 

love. You had fun singing your heart out (even though you were not 

blessed with perfect pitch) to your most beloved Holiday songs. 

In other words, the Holidays were stupendous! Now that they are over, 

the “real” fun begins! 

First, your 8,000 decorations need to be taken down (yes, those 

massive strings of jumbled lights too) and put back in their boxes to 

be stored for next year’s Holiday. Did you really scale that 20’ ladder 

carrying those 100 pound boxes and lifted them up into the attic? 

You now have to figure out what to do with the “bad” presents. Like 

Aunt Effie’s brilliant orange vase with ugly plastic snap dragons in it. 

Bury it in the backyard? 

Your brother’s framed picture of himself in his Speedo proudly 

flexing all his muscles. He recently lost 50 pounds and wants the world 

to see his new body. 

Unfortunately, he started off at 5’3” tall and weighing in at 489 

and is now a trim 439 in a thong Speedo. Where do you display the 

treasured picture? 

The neighbor’s famous fruitcake. Send it off to the War Department 

as a suggested new bomb? How about those returns? Isn’t it just a joy to 

put your life on the line battling for a store parking space? 

Once you find one, procure a cart with a “wonky” wheel, pile the 

many items that didn’t work, were missing parts, were not as pictured, 

too small/big/short/long or just plain “butt ugly” you must get to the 

back of the mile long return line. 

You just want to return your items and go home. However, you are 

sure a relative of Hitler is the Return Supervisor and she is giving 

everyone a very difficult time. 

But don’t dismay! Relief is just around the corner – tax season! 

Gayla is a speaker, author, psychologist and humorist. She also 

happens to be Ms. Sr. California, Nevada and Universe England.

I’m Doing the “Wheat Belly Weigh” 

By: Vicki Wentz / Vicki’s Voice 

The newest craze to hit the diet circuit and 

I am TOTALLY connected to the diet circuit, 

is the craze of throwing wheat out of your life 

completely - lock, stock and bagel, right out the 

window or into the landfill. 

They’ve now decided, and by 

“they” I mean “not me”, that 

wheat is basically Satan in the 

form of a cookie. And if you 

don’t give it up, you’re going 

to die of belly fat, probably 

sometime next week. 

And so, in the interest of my 

readers and to become a part 

of our country’s serious weight 

loss research, I have decided to 

join the wheat-free revolution 

as soon as is feasible, although 

certainly not today. 

I’ve been so busy this 

holiday season that I haven’t 

had time to buy all the non-wheat substitutes for the things I normally 

eat, like Golden Grahams, sesame bagels, pecan pie, and Oreos. (I’m 

sure there is a wheat-free substitute for Oreos, like...uh...Snickers!) 

You never want to rush into these new fads full tilt; at least until you 

have all of the accompanying tools. Like if you’re starting yoga, you 

wouldn’t want to go in there without the correct yoga pants, a cute little 

mat and good socks with no holes in them. 

Or, say you’re joining a biking group. You’ll want a really cool helmet 

and a biking outfit in neon colors so bright they’re annoying people in 

the space lab. 

So, until I have the correct food substitutes in my house, I cannot 

effectively participate in this wheat-free trend with any real passion. I 

saw Dr. William Davis, who wrote “Wheat Belly; Lose the Wheat, Lose 

the Weight” and after years of studying the wheat phenomenon, he has 

whittled it all down to one basic principle: SPIT OUT THAT DOUGHNUT, 

YOU BIG OINK! 

I haven’t actually read Dr. Davis’s book, but I’ve tried to find out the 

basics of the wheat-free plan online and I’ve been modestly successful. 

However, I looked at something called the “Wheat Belly Blog”, and saw 

several letters from wheat-free wannabes to Dr. Davis, and many replies 

from the good doctor himself! 

But I’m kind of questioning its validity because, for example, in reply 

to a reader’s question about whether she could eat quinoa (which is 

supposed to be pronounced “keen-wah”, which is ridiculous and was 

probably devised by some nerd at Wikipedia who wanted to prank us 

all, so I simply pronounce it the way it’s spelled - “Kwin-o-ah”, and 

refuse to discuss it further) the doctor allegedly wrote, “Sure, if you 

want to kill yourself!” 

Now, I’m not a huge Kwin-o-ah fan myself, although in some recipes 

it can be quite tasty. But, I think, if this truly is the doctor responding, 

this may be overstating his case just a bit. 

I mean, are you telling me that if I became a Kwin-o-ah devotee 

and began eating it regularly, that I might, while dining on Kwin-o-ah 

with friends and family, suddenly clutch my throat, fall to the floor 

and slump into a Kwin-o-ah 

coma? Because I find that odd. 

In any event, the wheat 

abolishment begins tomorrow. 

I’m in the mountains right 

now, and all wheat containing 

items will be thrown from the 

deck. 

I’ve put notices on the trees, 

so the deer, possums and bears 

are already lined up in folding 

chairs down there. This is not 

however a diet. 

This is not a New Year’s 

resolution. This is a lifestyle, 

and - wait a minute...is there 

wheat in bourbon? 

Vicki Wentz is a writer, teacher and speaker living in North 

Carolina. Readers may contact her - and order her new children’s 

book! - by visiting her website at www.vickiwentz.com. 

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State of Travel 

By: Stu Cooper / Happy Adventures 

Here’s my take of the state of travel. It’s 

based on what I experienced through 

conversations I’ve had with airline and cruise 

line personnel these past few weeks. 

As many of you know, last month, I traveled from my home in New 

York to Las Vegas. My wife Sharon and I spent a week preparing for 

Vegas Voyagers 2022. 

We flew on Delta and were pleasantly 

surprised at how smooth and effortless the 

experience was. And while the flights were 

90% full, everyone “worked and played well 

with others.” 

The Delta staff was attentive and efficient. Full food and 

snack service was provided, and our flights were not only 

on time, but early. All in all, a great airline experience. 

We met with Voyagers scheduled to go on our two Vegas Voyagers 

upcoming cruises, the RCCL Navigator of the Seas to the Mexican 

Riviera, February 21-28 and the Princess Cruise Line’s cruise March 

26–April 2 along the Pacific coast. In preparing for these trips we 

informed all of the current protocols initiated by the cruise lines. 

For example, cruise capacity as of this writing has been limited to 

50%. With those numbers, when you cruise, you will feel as if the ship 

is empty. 

There will be plenty of elbow room with good social distancing. While 

masks are still required indoors on the ship, they are not required in 

dining rooms and bars when eating or drinking. 

There is also no mask requirement on open decks. Proof of full 

vaccination and a negative Covid test 

within two days of departure however are 

still required. 

With all these proactive measures in 

place, we are happy to announce three more 

“Bus to the Boat” cruises for late 2022 and 

early 2023. They are: 

1. Discovery Princess 7 night Mexican 

Riviera, December 10-17, 2022, 

2. A 10 night Mexico cruise on the Crown Princess, January 6–16, 

2023 and 

3. A 15 night Hawaiian Island cruise on the Crown Princess February 

15–March 2, 2023. 

For more information or if you have any questions, give me a call 

at 516-485-3200. 

By: Kathy Manney / Around Our World 

Seated comfortably, John leans forward to 

talk about his 

Southern Nevada 

Honor Flight. In person, he is disarming 

and at 81, appears younger than his 

years. 

As I question him, John had little 

interest in talking about himself. Instead, 

he is quick to praise Honor Flights and 

how much they do for military veterans. 

When talking about himself, the focus 

is on the present, not the past. The praise 

for the time and effort volunteers put 

into the program. 

John left Las Vegas on an early Friday 

morning, spent all day Saturday sightseeing 

with a banquet that evening 

and returned home on Sunday. John’s 

grandson, stationed in Norfolk with the 

US Navy attended the banquet. 

John was scheduled for his Honor Flight three times between 2020 - 

2021. Those trips were cancelled due to Covid. 

Southern Nevada’s first Honor Flight trip since 2019 took place 

in October 2021. John was fortunate his daughter, herself a military 

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Thanks for the Memories Honor Flights 

January 2022 

veteran, initiated his application and was his guardian. Guardians saw 

to the veteran’s needs and that their experiences go safely and smoothly. 

If you haven’t heard of Honor Flights, they are a volunteer nonprofit 

organization that began in 2005 

as a way to pay tribute to World War II 

veterans by taking them to Washington 

D.C. to see the World War II Memorial on 

the National Mall built in their honor. 

It grew to include Korean and Vietnam 

veterans. 

Like all wartime veterans, John vividly 

remembers the first time he entered a 

combat zone. A Vietnam veteran, during 

his life John has seen much that has 

changed and much which has not. 

His full activity day in Washington 

included the VIP treatment throughout 

his trip and opportunity to visit the 

war memorials, especially the Vietnam 

Memorial. John simply stated, “Thanks 

for the memories Honor Flights.” 

Adds John’s daughter: “I have never seen my dad so happy” and his 

grandson later texted, “I absolutely loved it.” 

Kathy Manney enjoys visiting interesting places and being an 

Adventure Diva. Her “Must See” travel journeys continue - always 

with enthusiasm.

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My Mom & the Rose Parade 

By: Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker / Out & About and patio cushions to block out the cold night air. 

W 

I’m afraid occasionally we risked annoying people 

hen I was a little girl, New Year’s was really 

who had already been in their choice viewing spot for hours. But my 

fun because my family always celebrated 

mom was a good cook and if anyone was 

the holiday at the 

offended or inconvenienced by our sudden 

Rose Parade, one of 

appearance, they were quickly invited 

the most picturesque and exciting events 

to join our group and enjoy my mom’s 

in the United States. Actually, we lived in 

homemade fried chicken. It always worked 

South Pasadena, a quiet neighboring 

like a charm, and added to the fun. 

community, where my brothers and I grew 

As many New Year’s passed, my brothers 

up. 

and I grew up, and my mom and dad 

It had good schools, tree lined streets, 

decided they no longer needed a large house 

and its own movie theatre. But I think my 

in South Pasadena. My dad was an artist, 

mom was especially proud to live there, 

so he talked about moving to the country 

because South Pasadena traditionally had 

or seaside, but mom immediately started looking for something she 

its own float in the nearby Rose Parade, which was a source of pride 

considered to be more suitable, which meant my mom wanted a house 

for the entire community. 

in Pasadena close to the Rose Parade route. 

My mom wasn’t interested in volunteering to work on the South 

When she found a small bungalow only three blocks to Colorado 

Pasadena float, but she delighted in taking visiting family members on 

Boulevard, she knew she had found her dream house. And after many 

New Year’s Eve outings to watch the float take shape as it was covered 

years of going to the Rose Parade, she had perfected her plans. 

in flowers. Then after midnight and a fireworks display, my mom, 

Shortly before New Year’s, mom would carry a few folding chairs 

dad, brothers, and visiting aunts, uncles and cousins, would head for 

to Colorado Boulevard, tie them together and mark them as reserved, 

Colorado Boulevard, the major Rose Parade route. 

according to new city rules. Then at the scheduled time, she returned to 

Everyone was looking for a good vantage point for parade watching 

her reserved spot and when given the City’s signal, moved her chairs to 

the next morning. And magically, with my mom’s guidance, we always 

the adjacent street area. 

found a great spot on the sidewalk, with enough room for our blankets 

It was simple and worked like a charm. No one had to sleep on 

the sidewalk unless they really thought it was fun, so everything was 

comfortable, easy, and the fried chicken was still delicious...But now it 

was provided by the Colonel! 

Please Note: The Rose Parade is one of the oldest and most popular 

holiday events in the United States. Founded in 1890, by members 

of the Valley Hunt Club, who started a local tradition of decorating 

their carriages with flowers on New Year›s Day, it has been annually 

delighting the Pasadena population and 37 million others, every year 

on New Year›s Day. 

Thanks to television, cable, and satellite transmission, the Rose 

Parade has worldwide coverage and typically features at least forty floats, 

twenty marching bands, countless decorated horses and carriages, over 

a route which is five miles long and so strenuous it takes months of 

training to build enough stamina to complete the Parade. 

Selection for the Parade is very competitive, and attracts talented 

would-be participants from around the US and many international 

locations. 

Reserved, ticketed seating is very popular and available for advance 

purchase, and open seating areas are also available at no charge. The 

2021 Rose Parade was cancelled due to serious COVID outbreaks, but 

this was only the fourth cancellation in the 133-year-old history of 

the outdoor event. Plans are underway for the 2022 Rose Parade to go 

forward. 

Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker is a travel agent and the owner of 

Vegas Vacationers Inc. She can be reached at: 

Merryman2@aol.com 

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January 2022

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New Year's Resolution: Let's Keep Sharp Throughout 2022 

By: Jan Fair / A No-Brainer Minute 

S 

anjay Gupta, M.D. is a neurosurgeon, medical reporter, writer & Associate Professor 

of Neurosurgery at Emory University of Medicine. If you watch CNN, you'll see him 

because he's their chief medical correspondent. Dr. Gupta has studied brain health and gives easy-tounderstand 

explanations . 

in his most recent book, Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age. 

Check out his book for a 12-week program giving you practical strategies to strengthen your brain. 

MOVE 

your body with 

aerobic exercise, 

strength 

training and 

by walking. 

It will increase, 

repair & maintain 

brain cells. 

Sanjay's 5 Pillars of Brain Health 

DISCOVER 

new things. 

Do something 

new like take up 

a new hobby, 

learn a language 

or a new piece 

of software, or 

master a skill. 

RELAX 

and find ways 

to reduce your 

stress & get 

good sleep. 

Engage in 

stress-reducing 

activities. 

NOURISH 

your body with 

fibrous fruit & 

veggies, whole 

grains, seeds, 

nuts & so on. 

Limit sugar, salt 

& saturated fats. 

CONNECT 

with others 

face-to-face. 

It will reduce 

your stress 

and boost 

your immune 

system. 

Jan Fair is a writer, consultant & public speaker who has published over 40 books PLUS the 

No-Brainer Brain Games series. Sign up for her FREE newsletter at www.JanFair.com 

Mental Minutes 

“2022 Resolutions” 

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to brush your teeth, … 

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January 2022 

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