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I’m six out of seven kids. So for a big part of my life, I was an audience …We were all good storytellers, and my parents too. I think that’s how we got through the tough times, was a good sense of humor … And sarcasm, that certainly gets you through a lot.
Health
Oh, that aching back! Did you know there is a connection between caregiving and back pain? Consult this article for some tips on how to prevent aches and injury, and pointers on how to polish your posture.
A common misunderstanding is that if your back hurts, you should stop moving altogether. In reality, gentle movement is important to recovery.
Book Corner
It’s no surprise that books top columnist Debbi Honorof’s list of gift ideas. She offers a variety of suggestions, from memoirs to cookbooks. Check out her selections and email her with your favorite reads.
Extraordinary women share the wisdom they’ve gained with age and write letters to their younger selves … the poignancy of the letters makes this a perfect gift for the young women in your life: daughters, nieces, students, friends and coworkers.
Sustenance
Holidays and food – a dynamic duo if ever there was one! This article provides a delightful summary of various cultural culinary traditions for the season. (Recipes included!)
Some of [his] fondest moments of his childhood in Genova, Italy, were spent gathered around a large table, watching his mother and aunts chopping, slicing and rolling dough and his grandparents arguing about the tortellini not being placed in straight rows on the wooden table.
FYI
The survey says: Blondes might have more fun, but it takes them longer to get ready than brunettes … author Greg Mortenson (Three Cups of Tea and Stones Into Schools) is visiting Hofstra University on Dec. 2 … Barnes & Noble has some gift suggestions … a personalized family cookbook is a unique gift idea … a local designer offers “Holed It Gloves” that let you reveal your fingertips without taking off your gloves … don’t miss this month’s picks: a product (Real Jewels™); a book (Portrait of a Peace Corps Gringo); an event (The Nutcracker at Tilles Center); an eatery (Bernard’s Market & Café); and, a website to check out (VibrantNation.com).
Plus, meet this month’s Long Island Woman, Dorothy M. Germano, Ph.D., President and Chief Academic Officer, Hawthorn University.
Travel
Want to be a part of the Olympics? Visit Vancouver! Learn about all this city has to offer and why it is definitely a gold-medal destination.
The city offers a wonderful combination of modern and vintage urban architecture with natural surroundings of majestic mountains and glistening coastal vistas.
Happenings
Keep busy this holiday season with more than just shopping! Check out our calendar for classes, lectures, outdoor activities, art exhibits, concerts and entertainment.
Support Groups
The holiday season can be difficult. If you find yourself facing a personal challenge, check out our support group listings (categorized by subject matter for easy reference) for help with various issues – physical, mental, emotional and more.
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