June 2023 Edition

“ASK LAURA ABOUT REAL ESTATE” 

What is Happening With Home Prices? 

If you are thinking of selling your home, you may be feeling unsure about what’s happening with 

home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines 

are painng a very negave picture. Contrary to those headlines, prices aren’t in a freefall. The 

latest data tells a very different (and much more posive) story. 

If we take a look at the year‐over‐year data, home prices stayed posive – they just appreciated 

more slowly than they did at the peak of the pandemic. 

In the rst half of 2022, home prices were climbing, and they peaked in June. Then, in July, home 

prices started to decline slightly. By roughly August or September, the trend began to stabilize. As 

we look at the most recent data for the early part of 2023, we see a recent rebound in momentum 

with prices cking back up. Monthly changes in home prices are gaining steam, slowly but surely, 

as we move into the busier spring season. 

Laura Harbison 

Broker/Owner— B.0026537.LLC 

Seniors Real Estate Specialist ® (SRES) 

Accredited Buyer Representave ® (ABR) 

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(RSPS) 

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What Does This Means to You ? 

 

 

Sellers: If you’ve been holding off on selling because you’ve been worried about what was 

happening with home prices and how it would impact the value of your home, it may be me 

to jump back in. You don’t have to put your needs on hold any longer because the latest 

data shows a turn in your favor. 

Buyers: If you’ve been waing to buy because you didn’t want to purchase something that 

would decrease in value, you now have the peace of mind things are going in the right 

direcon. Buying now lets you get into the market before home prices climb more and gives 

you the chance to own an asset that typically grows in value over me. 

Boom Line 

If you put off your plans to move because you were worried about home prices falling, data shows 

the worst is already behind us and prices are actually rising now. Call me today if you would like 

more informaon ‐ I’m here to help! 

Sharing your goals, 

Laura@HarbisonRealEstate.com 

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Call Laura Today! 

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Do What I Say, Not What I Do 

By: Dan Roberts / Roberts Rules 

“ 

Hey Sarah, if you call me one more time, I 

swear, I’m going to reach through the phone 

line, shove my arm down your throat, pull out 

your damn heart and feed it to the birds!” 

I was (as you can sense) “annoyed.” And as 

I was screaming such potential threatening 

behavior, my Rana very calmly looked at me 

and gently advised, “You do know that it’s a 

recording.” 

Catching my breath, I realized that she 

was (as always) correct. But I have to admit 

receiving such phone call every day, three times 

a day, finally go to me. 

“Sarah” (and I doubt that’s her real name) 

was trying to inform me of various Medicare 

benefits. She wanted to share the “great news” 

about the available options with yours truly. 

And to my embarrassment, notwithstanding 

what I have been urging Vegas Voice readers in 

our “Scams, Schemes & Senior Safety” columns, radio and podcast 

segments, YouTube video broadcasts, and even presentations around 

the valley, I failed to follow my own advice. 

I don’t think I was being a hypocrite but no matter what I said and 

no matter how many times, I hung up the phone, like my PILL (partner 

in love & life) may at times do, I was being ignored. 

At first I was polite in my rejection of their offer, then I raced to see 

how fast I could disconnect the call. But no matter what I did, Sarah 

kept calling. 

I even played along to determine how long I could keep them on the 

line. On one occasion, I was extremely cordial in thanking them for 

thinking of me and caring about my medical issues. 

I described in vivid details (including sound effects) that I was 

suffering from, among other various ailments, gout, syphilis and 

continuous gas. On and on, I rambled about my medical needs and 

humiliating flatulence problems. 

For the record, it was 4 minutes, 13 seconds (yes, I timed it. As you can 

What Do 

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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 

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tell, I have no life and plenty of free time) but although the supervisor 

finally disconnected the call, they still kept contacting me. 

Now I know that the correct action would be to notify the Federal 

Trade Commission about such “Do-Not-Call” violations but when I 

realized that my complaint would be one of (literally) millions, what 

good would that do? 

And even though I have scam blockers 

apps on my cell phone, somehow (and giving 

Sarah some credit) she was able to successfully 

navigate via another phone number. 

So, after my last encounter, besides just 

hanging up, I came up with another plan. 

Henceforth, I’ve decided not to answer my 

cell when it rings unless I know the identity of 

the caller or recognize the number listed. If the 

call is legit and he/she leaves a message, I’ll 

call them right back. 

So far “straight to voicemail” appears to be 

working although a few Vegas Voice columnists 

(who shall remain anonymous) advised that 

they “don’t like leaving messages.” But no doubt, they’ll learn. 

As for Sarah, while I’ll miss her persistent offers, I’m confident she’ll 

get over it. 

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It’s Father’s Day - Where’s the Remote? 

By: Mike Murphy / Social Insecurity 

always find it interesting how the store ads 

I differ between the build up to Mother’s Day vs. 

Father’s Day. 

For Mother’s Day the stores push products that are aimed at making 

mothers more attractive to fathers! Such things as cosmetics, perfume, 

fetching apparel, etc. 

I thought the whole idea was to give Mom 

a day off. Isn’t that approach simply making 

mothers work even harder than they already do? 

Or, to take that concept a step further, for 

mothers, the stores run ads featuring stoves, 

washers, dryers, and vacuums. Resulting in more 

work for Mom! 

Sure, a fancy washing machine is better than 

sending Mom down to the river with a shiny new rock to beat the 

babies’ diapers clean, but something still seems slightly screwy about 

this whole picture. 

Then there are the Father’s Day ads which attempt to create the 

illusion of the hard-working family man. Ads loaded with gas grills, 

power washers, lawn mowers, etc. which, quite honestly, make me 

laugh since I see women using these items as much as men. 

It’s probably a more realistic portrayal of the modern American Dad 

when the stores feature fishing gear, golf clubs, hammocks, and bigscreen 

televisions to purchase for his special day. It’s even feasible that 

wives pitch in to help the kids buy Dad these items so that he will use 

them and stay the heck out of the way so the rest of the family can get 

some work done around the house! 

There are other obvious commercial discrepancies. Stores display 

a variety of hair shampoos, and blow dryers for 

moms in May, only to be later replaced with 

deodorant, Rogaine, and nose and ear hair 

trimmers for dads in June. 

Restaurants offer elaborate brunches including 

prime rib, and chocolate-dipped strawberries for 

Mom’s Day, while pizza-delivery coupons and 

sales on beer and chips dominate Dad’s ads. 

Mother’s Day observers are enticed to attend a 

symphony concert of romantic classics while, for 

their special day, fathers receive a discount to an Elvis impersonator 

show. 

Despite such discrepancies, fathers know it’s the thought that counts 

- now, where’s the remote? 

Mike Murphy is a retired teacher/coach. His book of humorous 

articles titled “Tortoise Crossing - Expect Long Delays” is available 

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You Gotta Laugh 

By: Bill Caserta / Bill’s Blurbs 

& A for Sun City Retirees 

Q Q: Why is it no longer common to give a 

retiree a watch? A: Retired folks don’t care what 

time it is. 

Q: What’s the best way to describe retirement? 

A: A coffee break that never ends. 

Q: Why does a retiree often say he doesn’t miss the job but he misses 

the people he used to work with? A: He’s too polite to tell the whole 

truth. 

Q: What do you call a retired boss? A: Anything you want. 

Q: And most importantly: What is the key to a successful 

retirement? A: Not dying on the job. 

*You Know You’re Getting Old When: 

1. The gleam in your eye is from the sun hitting your bifocals. 

2. You feel like the morning after the night before except you 

haven’t been anywhere. 

3. You decide to procrastinate, but then never get around to it. 

4. You look forward to a dull evening. 

5. You sit in a rocking chair but can’t get it going. 

6. You look forward to calls from telemarketers. 

7. Dialing long distance wears you out. 

8. “Getting lucky” means you found your car in the parking lot. 

*Medical Advice: I told my doctor I get very tired when I go on a 

diet, so he gave me pep pills. Guess what happened? I ate faster. 

*To my fellow former New Yorkers: I was walking around my 

Sun City community when I saw a bumper sticker on a parked car that 

read, “I miss the Bronx.” So, I broke the window, stole the radio, and 

left a message that read, “I hope this helps.” 

*And finally: The older a man gets, the further he had to walk to 

school as a boy. 

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Stay Out of Probate 

By: Rana Goodman / On My Soapbox 

was contacted by an out of state reader asking 

I for information on Nevada probate issues. 

It appears, (just as in the case of guardianship 

before we had the law changed) 

a person has to be a Nevada 

resident in order to administer 

the probate of an estate. 

The reader and his cousin 

were the only heirs to the estate 

of a lady who passed away in 

Las Vegas. The decedent did 

not have a trust to protect her 

property. 

Therefore a professional 

administrator was to be 

retained. Susan Hoy of 

Nevada Guardian Services 

was chosen. 

While such a professional private guardian didn’t seem to be an issue, 

what became the problem was that no guidelines were established by 

the administrator and the cousins as to what property and items could 

be disposed of - be it sold, donated, or thrown away. 

Sadly, the home was listed for sale and all of the belongings of the 

decedent were disposed of without notification to the family. 

Our reader told me that his aunt was known as the family’s 

photographer. He remembered that on all occasions she could be seen, 

camera in hand, documenting the event. 

Sadly, those memories were of no value to administrator Susan Hoy. 

All photographs were thrown away. 

Final Wishes 

– Nevada 

Legislature 

Our Vegas Voice Rana 

Goodman holds up 

additional petition book 

as she prepares for her 

testimony. Rana appeared 

before the Nevada 

Legislature Assembly’s 

Health & Human Services 

Committee in support of 

SB 239 - our Final Wishers, 

death with dignity bill. 

The Vegas Voice and 

its readers submitted over 

1600 petitions in support of 

such legislation. 

That disclosure hit me quite hard since, when sorting through a 

large box of assorted photographs after my parents passed away, I found 

letters written to my mother in 1941 by her sister, who passed away at 

age 17 from polio. 

I was named after that aunt; 

thus, those letters are treasures 

to me. Just as those pictures 

taken by my reader’s aunt were 

to him. 

I started doing research 

and found under Nevada law 

(NRS 144.040) what a probate 

administrator was designated 

to do. Such responsibilities 

include a complete inventory 

of all the real and personal 

property of the decedent. And 

upon failure to do so, the court 

can hold the representative 

liable for such gross negligence 

or willful conduct. 

Note that one does not to go through probate if all of the property 

belonging to the decedent is listed in a living trust document. That 

trust would normally contain a will in addition outlining the wishes 

of the person. 

In the absence of a trust, we all need to make sure our wishes 

and personal belongings should be listed or willed to specific family 

or friends. Let’s not leave it up to strangers to decide if things, (be it 

property, photographs, or items of sentimental value) are worthwhile 

to save. 

Our Any Content Editor (ACE) Rana Goodman addresses the Sun 

City Summerlin Investment Club last month. Rana and Publisher 

Dan provided updated Guardianship information, distributed the 

Guardianship Nomination form as well as led the discussion over our 

Vegas Voice Scams, Schemes & Senior Safety Program. 

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It’s Miss Beadle! 

By: Beverly Washburn / Hollywood Memories 

Last month I had the pleasure of being at 

the Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield 

Missouri. 

This one was their 18 th annual event 

and it celebrates and showcases Missouri 

heritage, along with guest speakers, 

political dignitaries, food, crafts, vendors, 

performances and more. 

They also have celebrities there to meet 

and greet the attendees and sign autographs. 

I was honored to have been asked to be a part 

of it. 

Some of the other celebrities were Jerry 

Mathers (the Beaver) on Leave it to Beaver. 

Jon Provost from Lassie, Allison Arngrim from Little House on 

the Prairie, Cynthia Pepper from Kissin’ Cousins, Sharon Baird 

(an original Mouseketeer!), Mimi Gibson from Houseboat, Karolyn 

Grimes from It’s a Wonderful Life, Michael Learned from The 

Waltons and Johnny Whittaker from Family Affair among others. 

While I was there I ran into Charlotte Stewart who will be 

remembered for her role as the teacher Miss Beadle in the series “Little 

House on the Prairie.” Charlotte and I go way back. 

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I have to say without any doubt, she is one of the sweetest, loveliest 

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Miss Beadle might have been her most remembered role, however 

she has had quite a career. 

She was also on such shows as Bonanza, The Office , Gunsmoke, 

The Waltons, and Mannix to name just a 

few. Charlotte also had a recurring role as 

Betty Briggs in the TV show Twin Peaks. 

Charlotte was married for a short time to 

Tim Considine whom you will remember 

as the oldest son on My Three Sons and also 

played “Spin” in the Walt Disney tv series 

“Spin and Marty.” Sadly, he passed away last 

year. 

She has also written her autobiography 

“Little House in the Hollywood Hills.” 

It was wonderful seeing her again after all these years. How blessed 

I am to know her. 

Until next time remember, The safest place to be is in someone›s 

prayers. 

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. 

Aboard the USS Enterprise, Mr. Spock (aka Publisher Dan) interviews 

Hollywood Memories Beverly Washburn. Beverly was a guest actress, Lt. 

Arlene Galway in the TV show – a role she is most remembered for. 

What was it like on the Star Trek studio working with Captain Kirk and 

Mr. Spock? And how did Beverly’s character become part of Star Trek lore? 

Find out by watching her Vegas Voice/Hollywood Memories YouTube 

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Farewell and Thank You 

By: Evan Davis / Entertainment Director 

It’s been fifteen years since moving to Las Vegas. 

14 years since I’ve been 

doing my web site, emails, 

and calendar of local events. 

Nearly nine years with The Vegas Voice writing 

entertainment articles, producing and hosting 

their variety shows at numerous locations. 

A new chapter of my life is starting once again, as 

I will be moving out of town, but my Evan Davis 

Jazz Calendar and emails will continue to update 

you weekly. 

In Sandi and my 15 years in Vegas, we’ve moved 

7 times. Renting and owing homes, country club 

living, high rise living on the Strip, we have pretty 

much seen and done it all. Just like Vegas reinvents 

itself almost daily, I’ve grown and changed in my 

dozen plus Vegas years. 

Each step has allowed me to look back and say, “I’ve got nothing to 

regret.” I’ve met some wonderful and talented people and performers 

who appreciate the music scene. 

Some were truly friends and some just, well you know, liked you for 

what you could do for them. I don’t think there is a venue in town that 

I couldn’t walk into without knowing someone. 

Exiting a room always took 20 minutes as I said my good nights to 

friends and acquaintances. For someone who couldn’t sing, dance, or 

tell jokes, I felt comfortable, especially on stage with a mic in my hand. 

Now it’s time to make a new home and be closer to family. 

A big part of our Vegas family was The Vegas Voice. They gave me the 

opportunity to be creative with producing shows while I tried to expose 

as many performers as possible to the local fan base. 

One of my first shows was at the Silverton with a packed house of 

An Afternoon Affair to Remember 

Our final Afternoon Affair for the season was held last month at 

Sun City MacDonald Ranch. Sometimes there are simply no words to 

describe how fabulous and wonderful the show was. Backstage before 

the show (L-R) Sun City MacDonald Ranch’s Loizel Jimenez and Mary 

Fellows, E’stefano Disanto, Vegas Voice host Evan Davis, Michael Sinatra, 

Pete Peterkin and Johnny Fabulous. 

over 1200. I co-hosted with Bob Anderson and included about two 

dozen of Vegas’ best - and when Clint Holmes and Frankie Scinta 

joined the stage with Bob, I didn’t think it could get any better. 

I got that same thrill with a crowd of 90. 

The Vegas Voice is a magazine that covers all 

aspects of life for the active adult community. 

Entertainment solely for them was new to them, 

and they allowed me to run with it. From writing to 

producing shows, to videos interviews and podcasts, 

we ran the whole spectrum. 

The Vegas Voice opportunity happened with the 

vision of my friend and confidant, Night Life editor 

Sam Wagmeister, who said, “Hey let’s bring Evan 

aboard and bring entertainment to our magazine 

and focus it around Evan’s blog and calendar of 

events.” 

From the very first gigs I put together at the 

Mediterranean Grill, The Mad Greek and Blue Fire, 

all pre-Vegas Voice, to my last gig at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, it’s 

been a blast. Thank you Vegas Voice family Dan, Rana, Ray, Bill, Jonny, 

Anna and Sam. You guys are the best! 

We’ll Miss You 

Sandi & 

Evan Davis at 

our Vegas Voice 

“Goodbye” 

luncheon. 

Notice the cake’s 

message. 

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Our Evan Davis “Drops the Mic” 

By: Sam Wagmeister / People & Places 

Over eleven years 

ago, the Las 

Vegas music scene 

priced itself out of most locals’ budgets. 

Evan Davis, hungry for an economical 

alternative to ever increasing prices on 

The Strip, bravely donned a producer’s 

hat and began introducing top quality 

entertainment through performances at 

local cafes and supper clubs. 

Two years later, Davis joined The Vegas 

Voice, producing nearly 100 shows and 

extravaganzas starring some of the 

town’s top names…many of whom were 

near unknowns before teaming with 

the magazine’s Entertainment Editor. 

Last month, Davis announced the time 

had come to “drop the mic”, ending his 

tenure as producer and Entertainment 

Editor. 

“Evan was the person who gave me 

my first gig in town at the Blue Fire,” 

remembered the enchanting vocalist 

Rita Lim. “He introduced me to the Las Vegas community.” 

“Evan has created an amazing amount of opportunity for singers 

and musicians,” credits Doug Taylor, a musician and vocalist in town 

since 1982. “He afforded us the opportunity to show what we could do.” 

During his Vegas years, Taylor acknowledged significant industry 

changes. Early on, performers were contracted to one venue for two 

years or more. Today Taylor says, performers scurry for one-nighters. 

“Evan went out and found places for us to perform. He did the legwork.” 

Rick Dougherty, who fell victim to an ownership change after 15 

years with the Kingston Trio, teamed with the group’s alum George 

Grove and rock and roller Jerry Siggins to form the Folk Legacy Trio. 

The apprehensive trio, not ready to retire, wondered if their performing 

days were over. 

With one of his tightly knit variety shows just days away, Davis 

squeezed them into the lineup. Today, the trio tours the country playing 

before sold out audiences. 

“He introduced us in the perfect way to our first audience and he did 

it in such an enthusiastic way that it gave us confidence. He has a great 

sense of how to make things sparkle.” 

August 14, 2014, on Facebook, Vegas Voice publisher, Dan Roberts, 

announced Davis would take over a newly created position, announcing, 

“Through his Evan Davis Jazz Blog, (he) has become one of the most 

recognizable faces in the lounges, nightclubs and showrooms around 

town. I look forward to working with Evan and helping create an even 

better product to inform and promote the local entertainment scene.” 

Davis quickly fulfilled that prophecy, scheduling the twice monthly 

Afternoon Affair and a sold out tribute to Sinatra’s 100 th birthday 

Joining Evan are (L to R) Rita Lim, wife 

and Vegas Voice Fashion Cents columnist 

Sandi & Pia Zadora 

Evan with (L to R) Anne Martinez, Elisa Fiorillo, 

Jonathan Karrant, Chadwick Johnson, Amanda 

King, and Chris Phillips 

starring Gary Anthony at the Italian American Club. He followed up 

with the Spirit of ’45 salute to veterans 

that packed over 750 into the Silverton 

Casino’s showroom. 

The all-star lineup featured comedian 

Marty Allen, singers Clint Holmes, 

Frankie Scinta, Bob Anderson, Mark 

Giovi, Bill Fayne and relative newcomers 

at the time including Chadwick Johnson, 

VV 

Elisa Fiorillo, Michelle Johnson and 

others who have emerged in the national 

spotlight. 

Rita Lim, who starred in Davis’ final 

show, summed up Davis’ contributions. 

“He opened doors for me. I will always 

carry that very first friendship with 

Evan.” 

And on a personal note, I will miss 

my friend and our weekly breakfasts. I, 

along with everybody at The Vegas Voice 

wish Evan & Sandi all the best in their 

new Florida life adventures. 

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By: Gayla Kalp / Life is Laughter 

How many of these Baker’s Dozen words of 

wisdom apply to you?: 

1. As I have grown older, I’ve learned that 

pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing 

everyone off is a piece of cake. 

2. As I’ve gotten older, people think I’ve become lazy. The truth is 

I’m just being more energy efficient. 

3. It’s not my age that bothers me, it’s the side effects. 

4. I’m not saying I’m old and worn out, but I make sure I’m 

nowhere near the curb on trash day. 

5. There is no such thing as a grouchy old person. The truth is, once 

you get old you stop being polite and start being honest. 

6. He says I keep pushing his buttons. If that were true, I would have 

found “Mute” by now. 

7. God promised women that good and faithful husbands would be 

found in all corners of the world. Then he made the earth round…… 

and laughed and laughed and laughed. 

8. Common sense is like deodorant. The people who need it the 

most never use it. 

9. I haven’t gotten anything done today. I’ve been in the Produce 

Department trying to open the stupid plastic bag. 

10. Apparently, RSVPing to a wedding invitation “Maybe next time” 

isn’t the correct response. 

11. Turns out that being a “Senior” is mostly just googling how to 

do stuff. 

12. Sometimes the Universe puts you in the same situation again to 

see if you’re still an idiot. 

And finally: As I watch this generation try to rewrite our history, 

one thing I’m sure of - it will be misspelled and have no punctuation. 

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Aging Wisdom 

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

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

Bad Grandma Video 

Sharyn Younger shares the video screen with “Bad Grandma” 

Debi Silverstein. Their hilarious segment is on our Vegas Voice YouTube 

channel as well as on our website: VegasVoiceTV.net. 


Fireflies & Worms 

By: Adrea Nairne-Barrera / Senior Moments 

If you were a city girl, chances were that either 

your family or a friend’s family had a country 

house for the summers. And, if you were lucky, 

your Mom and Dad knew all the fun things to do outdoors since there 

was a no TV back there. 

Our country house had a screened-in porch with two rockers and 

Daddy would sit out there and read every afternoon. Of course, we went 

to the small store at the end of the road for treats and the paper each 

morning too. You could listen to the rustling leaves and enjoy the light 

breezes coming through the screens. 

I created my own world on the side of the house between two fully 

grown pine trees. I could crawl in and pretend it was a cave, sit in pine 

needles and play with pinecones. 

Sometimes I brought my dolls out there for a party. I even had a 

little tin swimming pool and all the neighbors’ kids were naked. 

We also found a duckling on the road who had been separated from 

the mother so we took her in and raised her in the bathtub until she 

was old enough to go to a friend’s farm. They had white swans so 

imagine our surprise when she developed and it turned out she was 

a he with the most beautiful feathers we ever saw! He went on to rule 

that farm. 

We had a brook behind the property and you could fish there too. 

My mother was a real country girl when we were there. 

She could make a fishing line and hook, dig out worms and climb 

trees to throw out the line. 

Back then I didn’t mind worms. 

But the best evenings were taking empty jars down a dark road and 

catching fireflies. We would run and run until the jar was full and 

bring them back to light up the porch. 

Childhood summers were innocent and years later I went back 

and my pine trees were gone. But memories of fireflies, worms and 

tranquility stay with me. 

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

The Docksiders 

By: Dianne Davis / That’s Entertainment 

The Docksiders have sailed into Las Vegas and 

I am glad. The show, anchored by three-time 

Grammy nominee Kevin Sucher is a Yacht Rock 

Residency. 

Sucher is producer, band leader, and 

one of the singers. On stage and off, he’s a 

likable guy that you would want to live next 

door. 

A residency in Las Vegas was his dream 

and he is making his dream come true. We 

get to reap the benefit. 

You’ll be delighted as you sit back 

and enjoy the ensemble of singers and 

musicians that fill the stage at Notoriety in 

downtown Vegas and sing about those who love Pina Colados..... See 

you’re already singing the words in your head aren’t you! 

The word “rock” usually scares me off, but this is smooth music. The 

tunes are nostalgic sojourns that take you back to soft rock favorites 

from the 70s and 80s. You’ll hear their renditions of mainly mellow 

favorites from entertainers including Olivia Newton-John, Kenny 

Loggins, Steely Dan, The Carpenters, and Hall & Oates. 

Their Abba Dancing Queen routine was delightful. The visuals on 

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This being Las Vegas, you can expect the mandatory changing of the 

garb. Which means Kevin changes from one sparkly jacket to another. 

But that’s fine and his wife and fab singer Erin’s dresses bring the 

female glitz to the act. 

This is a true ensemble production. Some 

of the band members who hailed from the 

Midwest became official Las Vegas residents. 

In addition to Kevin, the group includes 

his talented singer wife Erin, singer 

Justin Rodriguez, guitarist Larry Esparza, 

Saxophone Clay Konnor, drummer Chris 

Kollman, Anthony Jordan on the bass, and 

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It is one of those shows that you will want to return to see again on 

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By: Liz Breier / This & That 

Recently a friend fell ill in a public place and 

felt distraught at having made a bit of a mess. 

I almost felt worse for her being embarrassed 

than I did for her falling ill. 

It reminded me how 

frequently any or many of 

us have had “moments.” 

And especially as we age, we 

should not feel ashamed at 

our situations. 

If you have ever lost 

consciousness, then you 

know that more than likely, 

you may “come to” and find 

you have lost bladder control 

– not fun, but a fact of life. 

Who has fallen and caused a 

scene because they cracked 

open their noggin and made 

a bloody mess? 

How about falling and not being able to get up because you broke 

your hip. It happened to my own Dad many years ago right in the 

middle of his granddaughter’s band recital. 

Years ago, a friend stood up from the table in a restaurant and his 

By: Dianne Hahn / Back in the Days 

Last month I did something ridiculous; 

something I laughed at in the past. 

When I previously scoffed and giggled 

for such action, mind you, it was before 

I was a senior (but don’t be asking how senior I am, I’m not 

telling). 

And you don’t need to know how old I was the first time I 

did it. 

I doubt anyone on the lower spectrum of the senior scale 

would do it, so I’m not denying I’m up there, or that age had 

something to do with it. However, I’m still not disclosing my 

age. 

You’re probably going to do it soon…or not. Maybe you 

did it already! Just understand that I couldn’t believe it when 

I discovered what I was actually up to! 

“Really?” I said, sadly. 

I’m assuming my brain went on pause for a minute. When 

it righted itself and I took stock of the situation, my heart skipped 

several beats. 

The pitter patter part wasn’t alarming, but the stable part of my 

brain couldn’t believe it. “Are you serious? What are you thinking?! Oh, 

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Stuff Happens 

Really?? 


pants fell to his ankles. After dinner we went shopping for suspenders 

for him! 

A very tall friend fell in a parking lot and we could not get him up. It 

took 3 of us and some passers-by to get him upright again. 

We need to laugh this off and move on. 

Many of us cannot walk 

as spritely as we once did. 

Crossing a street or in a 

parking lot we sometimes 

delay traffic because of our 

lack of surefootedness. 

No kidding, it’s just part of 

life and living and not a thing 

we can do about it. Just smile 

and wave at the driver that 

was delayed and thank them 

for their patience (hopefully). 

The alternative to so many 

potential mishaps as we age 

is not having that luxury. 

Accept that things don’t work as well as they used to and sometimes 

“Stuff Happens” but in the words of Richard Carlson: Don’t Sweat The 

Small Stuff – and it’s mostly all small stuff. 

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 

Liz at: bluesky090372@gmail.com. 

wait. You’re not!” 

“Unfair!” I replied. “This isn’t a thinking action. It’s more reflexive.” 

“In that case you scored a hundred,” said my brain. 

“Your reflexes are working perfectly. I saw that finger action, 

deliberately pushing and pressing! You should be proud of 

yourself; it was very striking!” 

“Enough,” you say! “What did you do, Dianne?” 

Hmm… maybe I shouldn’t tell. It might color your opinion 

of me. Or maybe not, if you’re on the north side of the senior 

scale. Perhaps you’ll even understand. 

Believe it or not, I picked up my home phone this 

morning and actually tried to change the channels on my 

TV with it! 

I know, I know! That’s one of the most common jokes about 

(mostly female) seniors. I won’t make excuses. I wasn’t half 

asleep. I’d already had a cup of coffee. But don’t be laughing! 

It just so happens there is a huge similarity between the 

TV remote and the telephone remote...similar color, sameish 

size. They’re hardly distinguishable…except by a rocket 

scientist. Really! 

A former schoolteacher, Dianne Sebis Hahn writes for children too. 

Presently, Dianne has eight books available on Amazon.com.

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Opening Products 

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

There’s nothing more exasperating than after 

rushing to the store for an urgently needed 

prescription you’re unable to open it after you 

arrive home. I sought solutions from several Sun City residents who 

live alone. 

Two of them were not joking when they confessed they were so 

desperate to open a plastic press-down-and-turn childproof container, 

they waited in their driveway for the mailperson or a dog-walker to pass 

and ask for help. 

Jennifer stated that when entertaining, she took small bottles of 

Schweppes ginger ale from the refrigerator and was embarrassed 

when she kept everyone waiting whilst she tried to remove the caps. 

I questioned a bartender who explained: “Schweppes is not to blame. 

A plastic cap on any glass container can be difficult to remove - even 

when using a metal opener.” 

Extreme cold causes swelling. Before depositing the bottle in the 

refrigerator: 

1. Remove the cap; 

2. Replace that same cap lightly but securely; 

3. Then put the bottle in the refrigerator to cool. It will be easier to 

open when you need it. 

Reaching that delicious jam in a jar is simple. I’ve been doing it for 

years. Using a meat tenderizing hammer, and a knitting needle, I bang 

a hole in the lid and it releases instantly. 

If you customarily paint your nails at home, manicurist Tikki says 

it’s smart to purchase a two-handled steel nutcracker. Then, when the 

bottle-cap is stuck so tightly it’s impossible to remove, just use the 

nutcracker to give it a quick twist and the bottle will open. 

Heather Latimer is a nationally recognized specialist in making 

difficult subjects easy and author of 17 books. See amazon.com/ 

heather latimer/how to overcome. 

And the Winner is... 

Angel of Empire went off as the 4-to-1 Kentucky Derby favorite but the 

winner was The Vegas Voice’s Bill Caserta. Caserta›s Bill’s Blurbs humor 

column stole the show at Solera Stallion Mountain›s Derby viewing party. 


Splitting Hairs on Ageism 

By: Pat Landaker / Positive Aging 

Nowadays, everyone’s on the bandwagon of 

ageism, as if the term and its meaning were 

just discovered yesterday. No one really spoke of 

ageism out loud - and now that the topic is trendy, 

it seems we’re splitting hairs about it. 

Every little thing involving older-aged adults has become suspect 

for ageism. This is why I try to help people understand ageism and 

recognize its nuances through my classes, workshops, and talks. 

The terms Ageist and Ageism have been placed at the forefront of 

the latest social media topics, but there’s a real lack of understanding 

of what ageism really is, so it’s often misinterpreted. And now, society 

has taken hold and begun to interpret and apply ageism whimsically 

and capriciously - sometimes, only acknowledging ageism when it’s 

convenient for the next social media post. 

We see movies picked apart for allegedly promoting ageism and for 

their perceived lack of sensitivity to seniors. For example, Book Club, 

The Next Chapter, has some viewers feeling the movie is ageist because 

its promotions paint the women as “old, cute, and silly” instead of 

highlighting the importance of their long-time friendship bonds. 

It’s so ridiculous! Why can’t a movie featuring “cute and silly” 

seniors just be a fun, inspiring movie? 

So, what is Ageism? Robert Butler coined the term in 1969 to 

describe discrimination against seniors, old age and the aging process. 

He determined that ageism can be blatant, subtle, even casual and it 

can be technological, visual, or implicit. 

You probably don’t recognize ageism when you see it. And when 

you do see it, you may be surprised you didn’t recognize it before. It’s 

obvious; yet it’s so confusing. 

Ageism is left to a lot of interpretations, perceptions, and 

misconceptions. Not everything that seems like it’s ageism or ageist 

actually is. 

We must learn the meaning of ageism and understand its nuances 

so we neither offend or discriminate, nor manufacture misunderstood 

words, actions, and interactions into ageism. In other words, we can no 

longer split hairs on ageism. 

If you want to learn more, you may request my ageism info onesheet 

at: contact@livinglavidasenior.com. 

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

Living La Vida Senior, Ageless Aging, and CSA Senior Solutions. 

She teaches Positive Aging at UNLV/OLLI. www.patlandakerAGEncy. 

com or contact@livinglavidasenior.com

Let’s Talk About Fasting 

By: Tom Harmon / Lean Dog 

Fasting is defined as the act of abstaining 

from food or drink for 

a certain period of time. 

There are many different 

types of fasting, including intermittent fasting, 

water fasting, juice fasting, and more. 

One of the primary benefits of fasting is weight 

loss. When you fast, your body uses stored fat for 

energy, which can lead to a decrease in body fat 

and overall weight. 

This is particularly true for intermittent fasting, 

which involves restricting food intake to specific 

times of the day or certain days of the week. 

Fasting has also been shown to improve insulin 

sensitivity, which is particularly beneficial for 

those with type 2 diabetes. When you fast, your 

body becomes more efficient at using insulin to 

transport glucose to your cells for energy. 

In addition to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity, fasting 

has been linked to a variety of other health benefits. These include: 

1. Improved cognitive function - Fasting has been shown to increase 

the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein 

that is critical for learning and memory. This can help improve 

cognitive function and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline. 

2. Reduced inflammation - Fasting has been 

shown to reduce inflammation in the body, 

which is a key factor in many chronic diseases, 

including arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. 

3. Improved immune function - Fasting has 

been shown to improve immune function by 

increasing the production of white blood cells, 

which are critical for fighting off infections and 

diseases. 

4. Increased longevity - Fasting has been 

shown to increase lifespan in animal studies, and 

some research suggests that it may have similar 

effects in humans. 

While fasting has many benefits, it is important 

to approach it with caution and to consult with a 

healthcare professional before starting a fasting 

regimen. 

Tom Harmon is a Certified Fitness Trainer & Nutritionist and 

owns Lean Dog Fitness in Henderson. Call 702/297-6440 to book 

your free intro/assessment to begin your journey to reclaim your 

health. www.leandogfitness.com 

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How to Decorate with Art 

by Crystal Czerkas Sarbacker 

Have you considered using art to 

Crystal Czerkas- enhance your home? To create 

Sarbacker 

a mood? To make a statement 

about yourself? Art is one of the easiest ways to enhance 

and personalize your home. Whether you’re a senior like me 

who’s trying to simplify our home and eliminate clutter, or a 

new retiree who’s moving to the next chapter of his life, this 

is the perfect time to commemorate 

the event with a 

new art piece. 

And don’t forget to select a 

subject matter that demonstrates 

your special interests. 

Whether it’s travel, boating, 

outdoors, sports, your favorite 

flowers or hobbies, the painting 

you select tells us about 

you and what you like. Plus 

the colors that attracted you to 

your new painting or artwork 

can be used like a color chart 

to help you redecorate or 

spruce up a room or an entire 

house. 

Your new painting becomes your home’s new focal point. 

Imagine your new painting over a sofa with pillows in 

complementary colors on adjacent chairs; or in your dining 

room with flowers and placemats set on your table; or over 

your bed with contrasting linens…Well, you get the picture. 

A large 

painting is 

a natural 

focal point. 

But if you 

have smaller 

pieces of art 

to display, 

group them 

together to 

add importance to your collection. And add family keepsakes 

and photos, to make your arrangement really unique. For 

example, I’m considering putting together a wall grouping 

of some of my Dad’s miniature drawings and the awards he 

won. But I have a problem... How much space it will take to 

display over a hundred awards? 

Crystal Czerkas Sarbacker is the daughter of award 

winning artist, Victor Czerkas, who was the only private 

student of world famous, impressionist, Nicolai 

Fechin. Want more info...? Call 702/463-0966 


Summer Begins! 

By: Mary Richard / Health Fitness 

We got through the spring and now we’re 

into the summer months. How do we keep 

cool? One is to drink plenty of water (and not just 

coffee, soft beverages or adult beverages). 

Rule of thumb is to divide your honest weight (don’t cheat!) and 

that’s the amount of ounces of water you need during the summer. It 

sounds like a lot, but really isn’t if you figure it’s from wake-up time 

to bedtime. 

I also add to my water intake with fruit - watermelon, strawberries 

or anything that will help replenish my water intake. It sure helps and 

is refreshing! 

I also drink lemon water. It’s beneficial in not getting indigestion 

and helps to keep your internal temperature down. 

I try not to have my oven on during the day but rather in the evening 

when it’s a little cooler in the house. I also bake multiple items so that 

the oven is on the least time. 

Making banana bread at night not only makes the house smell great, 

but also for breakfast meals. I discovered an easy recipe for banana 

bread. 

For several years I have used a “no fail” recipe from my mother’s 

cookbook. The book has become so worn that I needed to patch the 

binder. 

Here’s an easy one I found for a “Three ingredient banana bread”: 3 

ripe bananas mashed up, 2 eggs, 1 box of yellow cake mix (Note: nuts 

are optional). 

Mash the bananas. Mix in your eggs, add nuts if using them. Mix 

in cake mix. Bake in 2 small loaf pans at 350 degrees for about 40 

minutes. You can freeze one for later. 

Whatever you can do to keep cool during the upcoming summer 

temperatures will help keep you healthy. If you walk around the 

neighborhood, try to do it early in the morning or later evening. That 

goes for walking your dogs too. 

Enjoy life - as we are not promised tomorrow! 

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 Valley. She can be reached at zumbaqueen@cox.net.

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By: Renee Riendeau / Movie Revelations 

Finally! A great movie! A must see! It’s been a 

long time since I’ve been emotionally moved 

and feel 

strongly about any recent film. 

This PG-13 true story, Chevalier 

is exceptional. It’s set in the 18 th 

century and tells a tale of music, 

love, and insurmountable adversity. 

“Chevalier” is a 2022 

biographical drama based on the 

life of the famous French Caribbean 

musician, Chevalier de Saint 

George. He was the illegitimate 

son of a slave owner and a French 

plantation owner. 

Being of mixed race, he rises to 

improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist, composer 

and champion fencer. It’s complete with a love affair and falling out 

with Marie Antoinette. Sadly, his career was eventually hampered by 

racism. 

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Chevalier 

What Za Matter? 

By: Pat Alexander / Art of Entertaining 

Do you love playing the game of Scrabble? 

I did, until I learned it’s played with words 

that never made the Oxford 

English Dictionary. 

As someone who loves words and finds the 

Oxford really good reading, I’m offended by the 

nonsensical words that make up the Scrabble 

dictionary. 

Have you ever entered a restaurant, sat down, 

and ordered Za? Your waiter then scratches the 

order upon his pad and leaves to give it to the 

kitchen. Never happened! 

Za is Scrabble’s version of Pizza. Now, please, tell 

me in what universe are you ever going to say the 

words “I’d like the Za”? 

And that is just one of the many words that make 

up the Scrabble dictionary. I know how the Oxford 

was painstakingly put together over many years, 

but who put this together? Certainly not a lover of 

the English language. 

The problem is, I love the game in spite of all this. So, if you want 

to play with someone who refuses to play by the rules (of Scrabble, of 

course), I’m your gal. 

And speaking of rules and words, they also apply to food. Scalloped 


Written by Stefani Robinson and directed by Stephen Williams, they 

have developed a solid and handsome portrait of Chevalier. Actor Kevin 

Harrison, Jr. walks the walk; part strut, part bounce, all self-confidence 

and radiates from knowledge of being brilliant, gifted, and adored. 

This prodigy makes him 

appealing to the French rich and 

famous with his cockiness and 

charisma. Other excellent actors are 

Samara Weaving, Lucy Boyton, and 

Marton Csokas. 

The music, set design and 

production value are of top notch 

quality. The costumes are excellent 

depicting the 18 th century. 

This magnetic historical fiction 

story was beautiful, painful, filled 

with high drama, and a surprise 

ending. It is a visual treat as well as an auditory one. I am happy to rate 

“Chevalier” with a big 5 out of a 5 movie rating! 

Renee Riendeau is the movie reviewer for The Vegas Voice. Renee can 

be reached at rriendeau@aol.com and is anxious to hear from you. 

potatoes do not contain cheese. If you add cheese, you are making 

potatoes au gratin. 

It’s like ordering a delicious, rare filet mignon and getting a filet of 

pork. Even beautifully done, it’s still not the desired 

beef. 

Enough of the things that make a literal person 

cringe. I recently came across an old recipe I 

used to make frequently but forgot about. It’s not 

chicken cacciatore, just good old chicken in rice. 

Give it a try and see what you think. 

Easy Chicken in Rice: In large skillet, brown 2 

seasoned skin-on chicken breasts (or thighs) in 2 

tbs. olive oil. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 

until lightly browned. 

Remove chicken from pan. Add one 28 ounce can 

crushed Italian tomatoes, 1 tbs. onion powder, one 

tsp. each kosher salt, ground pepper and dried basil 

and ½ cup dry red wine. Simmer for 10 minutes. 

Add one cup rice, 2 cups water and 1 tsp. salt. Stir. 

Add chicken back to pan, cover and cook until rice 

is done, about 20 minutes. 

Check chicken for doneness. Taste for seasoning. Add julienned fresh 

basil. Serve hot. 

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Homelessness Worsens 

By: Dan Hyde / Call to Action 

Recent news stories paints a bleak picture of 

the homeless crisis in Clark County. About 

a year ago, Las Vegas conducted their annual 

homeless census. 

They reported a total of 5,645. Today, that number has ballooned to 

over 14,000. 

Residents are becoming increasingly vocal about seeing an 

increasing number of homeless planting themselves near their homes. 

The problem is the old adage NIMBY (not in my back yard). The 

problem is so exacerbated now the new adage is NIMFY - not in my 

front yard. 

The issue is what to do about it? One thing that isn’t working but 

occurs on a daily basis, is the police perpetually clearing the homeless 

from wherever they find a place to “live.” 

This doesn’t solve anything. All the homeless will do is relocate to 

another neighborhood until the police are summoned again. 

Politicians are masters of the “sound bite” but have little backbone 

to act in solving the problem. In prior issues I mentioned one of the 

common responses from elected officials from both parties that the 

reason they don’t act is because “the homeless don’t vote.” 

They will never publicly admit that of course but I know it’s true. I 

have also previously mentioned that a workable solution is not as 

difficult as one may think. 

Creating shelter clusters by converting old rail cars into livable and 

sanitary “homes” can relieve the problem. This isn’t my idea but one 

that was successfully demonstrated in Las Vegas called the Veterans 

Village! 

Yes. It is a microcosm of a huge problem but this works! So, why not 

expand on that program and give the homeless the same self-esteem 

we all take for granted? 

Dan Hyde is a passionate and effective advocate for the senior 

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

Summer is Here! 

By: Carol Chapman 

The Foundation Assisting Seniors is a critical 

resource for senior citizens, especially during 

the hot summer months when temperatures in 

Las Vegas can easily exceed 100 degrees. 

The HOWRU Program offers daily wellness calls, and the Medication 

Reminder Program provides peace of mind to seniors (and their families) 

offering reminders via phone call to subscribers. 

The Foundation 

has provided over 

466,000 assists, 

including providing 

durable medical 

equipment such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and more. We are 

continually innovating to improve its programs and services. 

The HOWRU24 program will soon offer a full line of 24-hour 

safety communications for seniors and veterans, including fall 

detection, emergency notifications and more. This program is set to 

launch in Fall 2023. 

Another initiative coming will be the Foundation’s Pet Foster 

Program, which will provide temporary foster care for pets of seniors 

over 50 and veterans who may need in-patient treatment and care. 

With our innovative programs and dedication to improving senior 

well-being, we remain an essential resource for seniors in southern 

Nevada. 

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one, call (725) 244-4200 or visit: foundationassistingseniors.org. 

Vegas Voice columnist Dan Hyde with Ben Lessor last month. Lessor 

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before a packed Sun City MacDonald Ranch audience. Hyde’s March 

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such evil. 

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Triumph Over Evil 


Warp Bubbles in the Bermuda Triangle 

By: Ali Guggenheim / Psychic Phenomenon 

Everyone, including the government, is 

baffled by the missing ships and aircraft that, for 

decades, vanished in the Bermuda 

Triangle (aka Devil’s Triangle) without a trace. There 

are numerous theories about what’s been happening; 

however, there are no facts to back up their theories. Now 

a new finding from Norway. 

Logically, some think that pilots and boaters become 

discombobulated like a mirage in the desert and lose 

their way or run out of gas. Another possible explanation 

suggests the activation of magnetic rock properties could be scrambling 

compass readings. 

People also blame UFO abductions, since there are many UFO sightings 

in the area and, allegedly, an active, well-known underwater USO base 

near Puerto Rico in the Bermuda Triangle’s bottomless waters. 

The Arctic University of Norway discovered substantial underwater 

craters off the coast of Norway, measuring up to 135 ft. deep and 2,650 ft. 

wide. They claim that the cavities produce methane gas blowouts. 

Like oxygen in water, methane gas seeps out of cracks in the 

earth’s crust and creates various-sized bubbles that rise to the surface. 

Researchers believe this could cause the inexplicable vanishing of ships 

in the Bermuda Triangle. 

When millions of little bubbles surface at once, ships could certainly 

sink suddenly if the water beneath them turns to foam, which these craters 

could be capable of doing. They also explain that vast methane bubbles 

can sink ships depending on their relative position. 

The boat is safe when it’s far enough from the methane 

gas bubble or directly above it. However, if the methane 

gas surfaces close to either side, its enormous pressure 

can easily tilt the ship. 

Although ships are affected more than planes, the 

surrounding atmosphere also becomes contaminated. 

Pilots flying over the Bermuda Triangle claim 

1. Seeing the methane build up under the ocean floor and the effect of 

these explosions, which cause a bubbling sucking vortex. 

2. Unpredictable and dangerous weather changes. 

3. Magnetic anomalies. 

4. Instrumentation failure. 

5. Technical and electrical fogs. 

6. Eerie time discrepancies. 

While modern technology can answer some of these issues, science 

doesn’t have an answer for calming these pilots’ nerves or concerns. 

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What’s the Phrase? 

By: Mark Richards / Games & Shows 

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A Transitional Month 

By: Howard Galin / Happy Gardening 

June is transitional month, moving from 

warm, pleasant days to hot and scorching 

ones. Therefore, most of our physical labor and 

preparation need to be completed as soon as possible. 

For many “non native” flowering plants (such as roses) the hot 

weeks ahead can cause them to go into a “summer dormancy” 

with little or no growth. By mid-June you should prune away any 

spent flowers, and damaged steams and branches. 

This will help to reserve the plants’ energy so they can resume 

blooming once the cooler autumn days return. All fertilizing should 

be completed by now on these plants to prevent any new growth that 

may become sun/heat damaged. 

If you have, however, heat/ 

drought tolerant plants such as 

lantanas, you can continue to 

feed them and to prune away 

spent flowers. This will encourage 

continued blooming throughout 

the summer months. 

Now that the soil is warm, it is 

the correct time to fertilize all palm 

trees. Summer is also the best time 

to plant new palms in your landscape. 

Many succulents can still be planted during the summer months 

too. You should, however, refrain from planting any “non natives” 

after mid-June since they can easily get heat or sun stress/shock and 

die. 

While outdoors, protect yourself when working by wearing a widebrimmed 

hat as well as protective gloves, (left over Covid) masks, 

long sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy shoes. 

Aside from shielding you from sunburn and heatstroke, this 

“outfit” will protect you from “possible dangers” lurking in or near 

your garden. 

Inhaling soil dust, especially where heavy construction is taking 

place, can expose you to “Valley Fever” which is a potentially serious 

fungal respiratory disease (showing an uptick recently in reported 

cases.) Wearing a mask will protect you! 

Certain insects can be living in and around your garden such as 

Bark Scorpions, Black Widow Spiders, and Red Fire Ants. These 

unwanted visitors can inflict very painful and highly allergic bites. 

Lurking in trees and overhangs may be Africanized Bee hives. 

These bees, when disturbed, attack in swarms inflicting cumulative 

stings causing great pain, shock and even death! Keep yourself 

covered and be safe! 

Have a gardening question? Contact me at: Theplantwhisperer28@ 

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Howard Galin is a University of Nevada certified Master 

Gardener who lectures on, and writes about native plants and 

desert landscaping 

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About That Miracle Medical Procedure 

By: Linda Bateman-Gomez / Timeless Beauty 

Every day it seems as if there is a new miracle 

remedy for looking younger. Whether you 

see posts on Instagram or one of the many other 

internet sites showing drastic “Before & 

After’s”, it’s always good to remember, 

photos can lie. 

Many of the before photos look really 

bad, often no make-up and uncombed 

hair. Whereas the after photo is fully done 

up. The lighting can also make a big 

difference. 

Another really important question to 

ask if you are considering a procedure and 

meeting with a doctor - are the photos he 

shows for a procedure actually his patients that he performed the work 

on? 

The reason for this question is because many times the company 

that provides the machines and equipment the doctors use also provide 

literature that can include those photos for marketing purposes. 

Also, should something go wrong, is it reversible? Like fillers. If you 

get fillers and do not like them, is there an option to dissolve the type of 

filler the doctor is using? 

And most important to know, is this procedure one that your doctor 

has done many times. Is this his specialty? You do not want to be that 

first (or second) patient for a new procedure, or with new equipment. 

One really good site to check for true 

reviews is called RealSelf. There are 

patients sharing photos and information 

on every plastic surgery procedure you can 

imagine. They will usually share the good 

(and the bad) regarding the doctor and the 

procedure itself. 

Personally, I think it is more important 

to know what could go wrong and what 

the down side might be for anything we are 

going to do electively so we are prepared 

and know what to ask and what to watch out for. 

The most important thing to do before any procedure is research, 

research, research. Remember, it’s ok to ask questions - it’s your face 

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By: Liz Palmer / NSG 

We are BUSY at the Nevada Senior Games 

as we plan for our fall Games that start 

in September, but we aren’t the only ones who are busy! There are 

about 100 athlete qualifiers at our state Games last year who have 

registered for the National Senior Games Association games to be held 

in Pittsburgh, July 7-18, 2023. 

NSGA’s national competitions 

are held every odd numbered 

year. Pittsburgh will welcome 

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One of the biggest events in NSGA’s games 

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of States, just like the Olympics opening ceremony. The Celebration of 

Athletes is a combination opening and closing ceremony held in the 

middle of the event schedule that celebrates the achievements of the 

athletes. 

The flag and sign bearers for Nevada are Robert Qualls of Reno and 

Toni Miller of Henderson. Robert and Toni will lead the rest of Nevada’s 

athletes in the ceremony. 

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Pirates at PNC Park, with on field recognition and the Parade of States 

happening prior to the game. 

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NSG to help you qualify in 2024. In the meantime, come to our Games 

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By: Betty Boyd / Love of the Sport 

Toni Jackson has been playing tennis most of 

her life. The greatest enjoyment is that now 

she gets to play with her children. 

When her children were younger, it was frustrating, but now 

enjoyable. Toni plays doubles with her daughter in a women’s league. 

She also plays doubles with her son, competing in local competitions, 

including the Henderson games. 

“It is such a rewarding sport, watching my children through the 

years, and now they can beat me,” says Toni. 

Tennis is great for exercise, and now being able to play alongside her 

kids, the sport is now a family affair. Toni got started in tennis by her 

mom teaching the game along with other kids. She played with her 

siblings, watched tennis matches on television, and was exposed to the 

sport at a very young age. 

During high school, Toni played on the tennis team. Even after 

getting married and having children, she never stopped playing. 

Last year Toni and her daughter Tess competed in the World Team 

Tennis held in St. George, Utah. They played with people with much 

more experience, but in overall competition, were able to take second 

place. 

Toni has some tips for tennis players. The game is 85 percent mental 

concentration, and you need to be mentally in the game all the time. 

Your form is essential; ensuring you can read the other player’s and 

reviewing their body language and strategy will help with your game. 

Toni still loves tennis along with her family. Everyone has a great 

time. It’s all in the family. 

Toni has a family band called Mama’s Wranglers when she isn’t 

playing tennis. She has a dinner theater in Henderson called The 

Firelight Barn. For more information, www.FirelightBarn.com. 

Betty Boyd, is a lover of all sports, a freelance writer, and a Solera 

resident. You can contact Betty at: bboyd0306@gmail.com.

Camping or Glamping 

By: Lisa Kemmerling / The Fashionable Traveler 

Is it Camping or Glamping? In my 20’s we would 

go camping in Lake Tahoe roughing it along 

the river bank in dusty tents 

or on a cot in the beautiful 

Tuolumne Meadows, in breathtaking Yosemite 

National Park. 

This past Christmas, my amazing husband 

asked me if there was something special I’d like 

as a present? I wanted to rekindle my days of 

camping for a number of years now. 

What I didn’t want was sleeping on the ground 

where an uninvited critter may make a surprise 

visit in the night or all the “roughing it” accommodations I’d 

experienced from my youth. 

As an avid reader of both Travel & Leisure as well as Conde’ Nast 

magazines, I’d seen these amazing camping or as they refer to them 

“glamping” locations around the world. 

And that’s how we settled on the beautiful Open Sky luxury 

camping, outside of Zion National Park, Utah. 

Turning down a dirt road and no signage to advertise, I started to 

have some concerns. To my amazement, there were 10 canvas tents 

sprinkled around the property visible from the reception area, but far 

enough away from each other to feel like you’re alone in 

the desert. 

The tent itself was unlike anything I had ever seen with a modern 

bathroom, including a flushing toilet, a king size bed and every 

amenity you might expect in a 5 star hotel. The 

best part was an outdoor fireplace, with cozy chairs 

to stargaze and cook s’mores just like in my 20’s. 

Adding a hike in Zion the following day, and 

enjoying the peaceful quiet in the evenings, it’s a 

perfect spot for finding your inner Zen moments. 

My fashion consultant side said pack less and 

be casual. For the evening Capri jeans, paired with 

comfortable shoes, a casual shirt and a pullover 

sweater were perfect for dinner under the stars. 

Naturally hiking boots, and workout attire for a daytime hike in Zion 

are a must. I didn’t worry about my clothes or what to pack. I took my 

cues from my husband and only packed the essentials. 

The moral of the story is sometimes camping is really not camping 

after all. May the roads you travel lead you to many adventures! 

Lisa Kemmerling is the owner of Clean Lines Fashion Consulting, 

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Tackling the Refrigerator 

By: Susan Goldfein / Susan’s Unfiltered Wit 

Note: The title above doesn’t refer to William 

Perry, the very large Chicago Bears defensive 

tackle who was nicknamed the “Refrigerator.” I 

don’t even know why I recall this piece of sports trivia. I’m not even a 

football fan. 

The refrigerator I’m 

referring to is an actual 

refrigerator that occupies 

25 cubic feet of space in my 

kitchen. It’s not new, but an 

appliance we inherited from 

the prior owner of the condo 

in which we now live. 

It’s in fine working 

order. Except for one small 

detail. An external piece of 

plastic that won’t stay in its 

intended place! 

Are you familiar with the 

base grill? You might know 

it as the toe kick plate. Or 

more likely, you don’t know it at all. 

It’s one of those things that simply goes unnoticed because it resides 

where the refrigerator meets the floor. You don’t see it unless you have 

a seat at the breakfast table which affords a bird’s eye view of the toe 

kick laying on its side, revealing all the horrors it has heretofore been 

concealing. 

Its mechanical purpose 

is to allow airflow to cool 

the condenser. But of more 

significance to a domestic 

goddess, it’s the part that 

hides all the dust, missing 

objects and deceased wildlife 

that have found their way 

under the refrigerator never 

to be seen again. Unless the 

toe kick falls. 

I’m a proud do-it-yourself 

person who dabbles in 

fixing toilet bowl flappers, 

assembling Ikea furniture 

with no leftover parts, and 

performing successful 

operations on resistant 

bottle caps. So, it’s no wonder one morning, about a week ago, on a 

caffeine high and tired of staring at the dust, I decided it was time to 

tackle the toe kick! 

That was a month ago. Yet, this morning I’m still sitting at my table 

staring at the repulsive mess behind the fallen toe kick. 

So, why has the repair queen been procrastinating? Fellow 

octogenarians – when was the last time you voluntarily lowered 

yourselves to the floor with no idea as to how you were going to stand 

again without summoning EMS? 

What comes to mind in the current situation is the phrase “reality 

bites.” It’s those moments “when the harsh pains and experiences of 

life jolt you out of your fantasy.” 

Unfortunately, at this age “harsh pains and experiences” aren’t mere 

metaphors. 

So, having experienced the harsh pains of lowering and raising stiff 

joints to the floor and back, why am I even contemplating fixing that 

damn toe kick? The answer is clear. It’s hard to admit that you can no 

longer do what used to be easy to accomplish. 

And that you should have the phone number of a handyman on 

speed dial. But common sense doesn’t always prevail, and today might 

be when I throw caution to the wind and tackle the refrigerator. 

So please don’t be alarmed if you see the neighborhood fire truck 

parked outside my building. The humiliation of being hoisted from 

the floor may very well be offset by yet another successful DIY repair! 

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Sam The Cat Lover 

By: Diane Rosen / Animal Magnetism 

had a fun phone conversation the other day 

I with a guy who is into cats big time. His name 

is Sam Novak, and he loves cats like I love dogs 

- completely, enthusiastically, and passionately. 

Sam loves cats no matter what their circumstances or needs. He’s 

been a cat parent, a cat rescuer and cat caregiver to dozens and dozens 

of cats over the years. 

Sam seems to draw cats in need out of the woodwork. He once had a 

wooden sign on the porch of his Florida home that read, “We Take in 

Strays.” Once he put that sign up, so many cats showed up, he swears 

they knew how to read! 

Are There Really No Bad 

Cars Anymore? 

By: BJ Killeen / Down the Road 

For those of us who grew up in the ’60s and 

’70s, we knew there were cars you just didn’t 

buy because the quality was so poor. As the Japanese manufacturers 

moved into America and challenged the quality of domestic vehicles, 

things got better quickly. 

Competition breeds improvement, and it wasn’t long before the 

domestic automakers were focusing on quality along with fuel 

efficiency and safety. This was good news for consumers. 

Sam lives in Vegas with his 13 cat kids. I asked him to name them 

and he said, “My current kids are Mary and her children Miss Three, 

Blaze, Lefty and Nero. Molly has no teeth. Sally has no teeth and a 

broken tail.” 

“Miss Pickles lost her front toes after being declawed, and Larry has 

no eyes after being sprayed with a power washer when he was just a 

few weeks old. The rest are Stanley, Tasha, Brucie and Glenn Binkles.” 

I love it! Sam wants everyone to know that his house is spotless 

and you’d never know cats live there, except for all the photos and 

memorials to those who have passed. 

There’s a group of people who go out every day with cat food and 

water to help 40-50 feral cats that live around Towns Square and the 

golf course across the street. Sam, of course, is one of them. 

The people who feed these cats make sure they are neutered or 

spayed, with the help of organizations and others. An easy way to tell 

that cats have been “fixed” is by looking at their ears which have been 

cropped or “tipped” at the corner. I had no idea! 

Sam is a delightful guy with a huge heart, and cats of all kinds are 

the beneficiaries of his love and devotion. They are his children. They 

sure are lucky! 

Diane Rosen is a lover of all things pets. You can contact her at: 

dianerosen2188@gmail.com. 

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For the past two decades, you’d have to search hard to find a vehicle 

that any automotive enthusiast would warn against purchasing. 

Domestic manufacturers were making vehicles as good (and often 

better) than their European or Asian counterparts. 

But since the automotive industry is a lucrative business, new 

manufacturers outside of the established brands from Europe, Japan 

and America stepped in to try to take away market share from the bigger 

manufacturers. The Koreans came first with Kias and Hyundais, and 

learned quickly that quality was important, so they improved, and 

today, match the best in the industry. 

Which brings us to the newest automotive import: VinFast. VinFast is 

a Vietnamese-founded Singaporean-based private automotive company 

that started in 2017. Its goal to bring electrified vehicles to the world. 

And it has taken six years to introduce its first products to America. 

Recently, VinFast hosted automotive journalists on a first-drive event, 

where they got to experience the new VF8 electrified SUV. While the 

vehicles were praised for their exterior design, they were savagely 

brutalized on everything else. 

From the horrible ride and handling to the terrible interior quality 

to connectivity issues, the SUV was roasted with phrases like “abysmal, 

“unbearable,” and even “terrible.” Not a good way to try to compete in 

a market full of trustworthy Toyotas. 

VinFast has already taken orders and delivered some vehicles to its 

customers. If you are one of those or are in the market and heard about 

the new VinFast, do your research and be sure to test drive one before 

you buy it. Remember, caveat emptor; let the buyer beware. 

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

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River Cruise Adventures 

By: Stu Cooper / Happy Adventures 

“ 

Grandpa, tell me a story.” My sevenyear-old 

granddaughter and nine-year-old 

grandson love to hear me 

tell them stories. 

What they really are asking me is to tell them 

about my youth. You could probably guess that I 

like to tell them about my first recollections of traveling. For 

as long as I can remember, I just loved to travel. 

So, I tell them about my first 

airplane ride on a Northwest Orient 

Airline flight from Minneapolis to 

New York in 1958. I was five years old 

and I still remember bounding up 

the stairs into this big four propeller 

engine Stratocruiser for my flight 

home from visiting relatives in the 

Midwest. I just loved every second of 

that trip. 

Now, some sixty+ years later, I am still telling people about the fun 

and interesting trips I love to take. And the trips I am most enthusiastic 

about as I get older, is river cruising. This mode of travel has even 

surpassed my love of ocean cruising. 

I see the river cruises as everything a big ship cruise is, but in a much 

less hectic environment. Don’t get me wrong, I like 

the excitement of nightly Broadway style shows, 

and lots of big ship “bells and whistles.” 

But there is just something about a slow amble 

down the Danube, or Rhine or even the Mississippi 

River that just can’t be beat. 

The river vessels only have 150 or so passengers. 

The pace is quiet and calm. There 

is a sight to see on every river bank 

that may be no further than two 

hundred feet away. 

And the river ships can literally 

pull over to the side of the river and 

provide a walk along the river at just 

about any time. It’s fun to watch the 

beautiful scenery pass by. And yes, 

shore excursions are included in the price of the river cruise. 

That’s why we’re so happy to be working with the Viking River 

Cruise folks and all the great river cruises they offer all over the world. 

We are even working on a Vegas Voyagers group Viking River Cruise 

for 2024. All information to follow. 

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Corpus Christi - Naples 

of the Gulf? 

By: Kathy Manney / Around Our World 

In an elaborate promotion throughout North 

America and Europe following the Mexican- 

American War, the rogue founder of Texas’ picturesque gulf town of 

Corpus Christi tried to bring people to his disreputable Shangri-La. 

He described it as the “Naples of the Gulf,” a tranquil, sun-speckled 

place, where sounds of sea birds and lapping water are always heard. 

Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi sits roughly 150-miles 

from the Mexican border. Typically, it’s a peaceful coastal town, though 

throughout the mid-1800s, law-abiding settlers were unenthusiastic 

to relocate to what many considered “the most murderous, thieving, 

gambling, God-forsaken hole in the Lone Star country.” 

In 1839, Henry Kinney, 

former politician and 

military officer, opened 

a trading post on the 

western shore of Corpus 

Christi Bay. Kinney’s 

trading post was in 

fact a lively smuggling 

operation. 

Palms wave and the 

surf is cool today, though 

when Kinney arrived 

this was the Republic 

of Texas’ westernmost 

outpost. 

Removed from prying eyes of government officials, Kinney’s 

ramshackle settlement didn’t fear the law and prosecution getting in 

the way of a thriving business. Previous to General Zachary Taylor’s 

arrival, Kinney’s deserted stretch of beach was ideal for importing 

contraband. 

General Zachary Taylor disembarked boatloads of United States 

troops here in August 1845, on the eve of Texas annexation. Quickly, 

upper brass were outraged with what they discovered. 

When five thousand soldiers became stuck in Corpus Christi while 

waiting for war with Mexico, the always resourceful Kinney recognized 

an exceptional opportunity for profit. He offered every vice that a 

stranded soldier could want. 

Once the troops left, Kinney (who published his own newspaper) 

enthusiastically began promoting Corpus Christi as “Naples of the 

Gulf.” 

A time when crimes were punished by gunfighters instead of the law 

and unable to exploit new corruptions, Kinney drifted to Nicaragua 

and then Mexico. He was gunned down in Matamoros in 1865, a 

violent death to the founding scoundrel of Corpus Christi. 

Kathy draws her articles from a diverse personal background. She 

hopes readers enjoy her column as much as she enjoys the writing and 

sharing. 

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Congratulations! What Comes After The Party? 

By: Vicki Wentz / Vicki’s Voice 

It’s graduation time, and I know all of you in 

the Class of 2023 have eagerly awaited the 

moment when you are thrust into the world on 

your own, ready to tackle your dreams, excited to 

take on the responsibility of making your 

own way, making your own choices, making 

your own mistakes, making your own bed... 

or not...it’s up to you! 

And, let me tell you, it’s a blast out here! 

Now, unless you’ve already gotten a job 

in your chosen field (snicker) you’ll be 

heading home to Mom and Dad’s for a while 

as you send out resumes and “weigh all 

your options.” Of course, all that “making 

your own choices” stuff mostly won’t fly if 

you’re living at home. 

Remember the old “my house, my rules” thing? Well, you may be 21, 

but when you’re home, you still belong to them. 

(In fact when you’re 35 and visit M&D with your own grown-up 

family...still their rules! Obviously, when they visit your own grownup 

house, you can tell them YOUR rules…which they’ll laugh at and 

disregard because...well, “because they said so”). 

After you take a few weeks off to relax, see old high school friends 

and hang out at the old hangouts; and after you send out scores of 

resumes (and hear more “NO”s than you’ve heard since you tried to 

get to second base with Mary Elizabeth Schumick in junior high); and 

after your mother stops crying because “my baby’s home!” and starts 

approaching the laundry room the way 

Marines approach an ISIS cave; and after 

your Dad stops grinning and smacking you 

on the back whenever he passes and begins 

leaving the Classifieds in your bathroom 

sink...at that point, you’ll want to check into 

some “temporary” (snicker again) local 

employment. 

Your secret inclination might be to get 

the old band back together. As a college 

graduate, you’d be in much higher demand 

at high school dances than you were in 10th grade! 

The problem is that, invariably, someone, (like the lead singer) won’t 

be available due to having gotten a job at Home Depot, plus he’s getting 

married and his fiancée won’t let him. You could try to substitute your 

great-uncle Earl, who’s 78, but once sang with The Manhattan Transfer, 

and wants to get back into the business…not a good idea on SO many 

levels. 

So, although you planned to work for a multi-national company 

in New York, followed by a reassignment to their office in London or 

Rome...well, Pizza Hut’s not so bad, with tips, and all the pizza you can 

eat, plus you get to put that little Pizza Hut sign that lights up on top 

of your car. Sweet! 

Or, if you’re female - not that a young lady wouldn’t work at Pizza 

Hut, which certainly has its share of talented female college graduates 

- you could also look into being a nanny, especially if you start in the 

summer. Take a couple of weeks off first, just long enough to give young 

parents a chance to experience the reality of having little children at 

home all day. 

By around June 20, those mothers will be offering you more money 

than any multi-national company on earth. They’ll give you a car in 

which to schlep their little ones, they’ll stock the fridge with all your 

favorite foods, and they’ll give you their pass to the country club pool. 

Shoot, if you can hold out until the end of June, you might score grad 

school tuition! 

After you land this good local job, you’re just a hop-skip-and-a-jump 

from getting your own place - which should be way across town from 

your parents, for obvious reasons. And, because you’ll need the deposit 

and first-month’s rent, you simply have the old band over to practice at 

your parents’ house four or five days a week, and abracadabra: they’ll 

take care of everything! 

So, hey, congrats again, and uh...well, good luck out here!...(snicker 

#3). 

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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.

American Gun Play 

By: Chuck Dean / Vet 2 Vet 

am not a gun aficionado. When I meet people, 

I and they discover 

that I am a Vietnam 

veteran paratrooper, they automatically 

get this notion that I love guns. Wrong. 

Then it gets even worse when they 

learn that I am an ex-Drill Sergeant who 

trained thousands of soldiers to care for, 

and properly fire their weapons before 

they went to Vietnam. No, I do not love 

guns, and I do not target practice, nor do I 

frequent ranges to shoot up a month’s pay 

for nothing. 

I am the owner of guns (several), and 

I keep them in good working order. I have them to protect my fortress 

and loved ones, and to take along should the “stuff”-hit-the-fan. 

I do not love them simply because they are a tool and not as a toy to 

be played with. That would be like loving a hammer or a saw, and as 

weird as society has become, I just don’t swing that way. 

On the other hand, it is ridiculous to think that banning all guns 

is the answer to this country’s woes. The cliche that if you take all the 

guns away from the citizens, then only the criminals will have them is 

still a self-evident truth. 

The good guys will be without, while the bad guys will rule the roost 

by being able to get them illegally. I believe a government attempt to 

remove all guns would be akin to trying 

to solve the drunk driving problem by 

arresting the sober drivers as well. 

Guns really do have a purpose. Just 

think about it – our Presidents and other 

federal officials may not be alive today if 

the Secret Service officers protecting them 

were unarmed in our sick society today. 

Folks, it’s not a gun problem…it’s a 

people problem that’s in need of being 

handled. The effort should be placed 

where positive things will result in order 

for things to get done. 

It’s my hope that sanity regarding guns will return to America soon. 

Its been AWOL for far too long. 

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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Protect Your Home & Brain From Toxic Dangers - Part 1 

By: Jan Fair / A No-Brainer Minute 

D 

id you know chemicals found in household cleaners, furniture polish, deodorants, 

garden & lawn products, mouthwashes, nonstick pans & other products contain toxins 

that can damage your health. So says Jeffrey & Connie May in My House is Killing Me: A Complete 

Guide to a Healthier Indoor Environment and Dr. Myron Wentz & Dave Wentz in The Healthy 

Home. One thing you can do to detox your home is ... open the windows and let in some fresh air! 

The Wentz's Suggestions to Reduce Toxins at Home 

• Bedroom: Use pajamas & sheets 

made w/organic cotton; no electric 

blankets; no electronics near bed. 

• Bathroom: Avoid aerosol products; 

don't use a deodorant w/aluminum. 

• Kitchen: don't use nonstick pans; 

use glass containers (not plastic). 

• Living Area: Use a vacuum with a 

HEPA "completely sealed" system. 

• Garage & Yard: Don't idle a car 

inside garage; no pesticides in yard. 

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 

“Household Products” 

1. In one minute, name 

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2. Make an alphabetical list. 

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Carpet cleaner, … 

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