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Joe Wilson’s talent

comes
with

By Don Gordon
There is this about Joe Wilson and guitars: He can play them, sell them,
fix them, restore them, and build them from scratch. In short, there is
little or nothing about the instrument that Wilson cannot do or has not
done..
So it is not surprising that the Charleston man is currently the owner
and proprietor of Joe Wilson’s Guitar Workshop at 589 Bell Hall Park-
way, in Mt. Pleasant.
When Wilson was growing up in the 1950s on a farm near New-
berry, he had no particular inkling guitars would become such an im-
portant part of his life. In the high school marching band, Wilson played
the bass drum, and he did some rock and roll on the guitar, which he
had taught himself to play. “I just thought it was a good way to pick up
girls,” he recalled from his youth.
It was the six years he spent in the U.S. Navy, 1960-66, that put Wil-
son on the path to his present expertise with the guitar. As for his choice
of services, Wilson said., “All my relatives were in the Navy. Besides, I
thought it would be better to be on a ship than in a foxhole.”
He was assigned to the aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt, where
he played in the ship’s band, later spent time in the Caribbean - Guanta-
nano Bay in Cuba and San Juan, Puerto Rico -- also in a musical capac-
ity and then to the Navy School of Music in Washington D.C.
“That was the equivalent of four years of college,” Wilson pointed out.
Joe Wilson working in his shop and (inset) proudly holding a
Continued on Page 2
Paul Reed Smith CE 22 guitar that he restored for the publisher of the Lowcountry Sun.

By Terry Savage and market crash have made on the

It was only five years ago that
people were regaling me with their
plans for “early retirement” at age
62 or 60 or even in their 50s! After
all, back then, their 401(k) portfo-
lios were soaring, and so were the
market values of their homes.
What a difference a recession
national psychology! Now people
are asking: “Will we ever be able to
retire?”
The answer to that question
triggered a new edition of my latest
book, “The New Savage Number.”
And the answer remains the same:
Yes. You can and will retire --
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Strings Attached
Continued from page 1
The last six months of his
hitch were spent in Charles-
ton, and that is where Wilson
decided to stay. “I didn’t want
to go back and be a farmer,” he
said.
After leaving the Navy,
Wilson first went to work in
retail sales with Fox Music
Co., opened his own music
store for a time, returned to
Fox Music and then went on
the road in the Carolinas and
Georgia as a sales representa-
tive of instruments.
He left that job “when I
saw computers taking over
the music business,” Wilson
said. In the meantime, Wilson
had begun to teach himself to
repair stringed instruments,
guitars and violins and such.
“I couldn’t get anyone else to
repair my guitars,” he said. “I
enjoyed the work. I like wood-
working..”
Wilson opened his current
business in 2000, specializ-
ing in repair and restoration,
as well as making guitars. He
plays professionally with the
Bobby Ryder Quartet, based
at Hilton Head, though he ad-
mits, “There’s more money in
selling guitars than in playing
them.”
His group performs in
such Florida locations as Jack-
sonville and Orlando, and for
the past four years has en-
joyed invitations to appear at a
Quality Retirement
Continued from page 1
but you will have a different
definition and time frame for
that decision.
The question has changed
from “How much do you
need?” to “Is it possible?” But
just as Americans were too op-
timistic about their retirement
prospects a few years ago, I
believe we have become far
too pessimistic about the fu-
ture.
It’s not “game over” for
America -- or for your retire-
ment plans.
I have not changed my
fundamental belief in the fu-
ture growth of the American
economy and, with it, the
stock market. And the stock
market is the one way you can
have access to participate in
all that growth and build your
own wealth.
I’m not a market timer, as
you know from reading my
columns and books over the
years. But when the extremes
of either pessimism or opti-
mism sway the greatest num-
ber of people, it’s time to stand
back and rethink your posi-
tion.
The pendulum always
swings to extremes.
In the past decade, we’ve
2 November 2009 •
fancy gig indeed, the birthday
party for golfing great Arnold
Palmer at his Bay Hill Country
Club in Orlando.
This year, the event was
held on Sept. 4-5, and also
featured singers Vince Gill
and Amy Grant. Of Palmer,
Wilson said, “He loves guitar
music.”
Wilson’s repair work is fed
in part by the damage done to
the instruments in transit with
Fedex, UPS and moving com-
panies.
“I also get the spousal
abuse cases,” he quipped.
“You know, when he comes
in at 2 a.m. and she breaks his
guitar over his head..”
The guitars Wilson makes
sell for $1,500 to $2,500, and
he said he sells all he produc-
es. “It’s not rocket science, but
it’s time-consuming,” he said.
“If I broke it down and sold a Joe’s has outfitted his shop in Old Mount Pleasant with all the tools he needs to practice his craft.
guitar for $2,000, I probably
would have been working for tet is an electric arch top Gib- retired, and now keeps herself
minimum wage.” son. busy as an orchid arranger.
Wilson has some impres- Wilson and his wife Fran The guitar repair business
sive credentials in the guitar have two sons, Bryn, who continues to be good, espe-
world. He said he built the first works for a music company in cially in the current economic
double-neck electric guitar for Savannah, Ga., and Chris, who slump. “With the downturn,
the vocal group Alabama and operates a charter fishing busi- people are getting their old
is the only provider of war- ness out of Charleston. ones fixed rather than buying
ranted service for the Bene- “They divided my two new ones,” Wilson explained.
detto Guitar Co. great loves, music and fish- At 67, Wilson doesn’t con-
“Bob Benedetto makes ing,:” Wilson commented. He sider retirement. “I couldn’t
the finest jazz guitar there is,“ met his wife while serving in retire if I wanted to, and I
Wilson pointed out. “They the Caribbean. She was a civil- wouldn’t retire if I could,” is
sell for between $25,000 and ian nurse at the naval hospital how he puts it.
$75,000.“ at Gitmo. In Charleston, Mrs. A musician would say that
Wilson’s own guitar that Wilson worked at the medi- attitude about work strikes just Joe repairs all makes and models
he plays with the Ryder quar- cal university, from which she the right chord. of stringed instruments.
the stock market would trade nomic slowdown or the next
higher than 14,000 or that In- boom that will be triggered by
ternet technology would revo- an invention yet unknown.
lutionize the way we work, And we also must be
live and learn. prepared to survive mistakes
History never repeats ex- made by well-meaning politi-
actly, but it does teach us les- cians and economists. No one
sons. This has been a different political party or economic
kind of recession from any theory has a monopoly on
we’ve seen before, because it good -- or bad -- ideas. But we
is fueled by an unprecedented know that economic growth
level of debt -- something I requires a currency that retains
have warned against in all of its value, laws that protect the
my writings for the past 20 values of assets, and markets
years! So we’ll need a differ- that can be trusted.
the lessons of the Depression ent sort of resolution. That’s what “The New
moved from an extreme of op-
in the 1930s, which now seem Remember Newton’s laws Savage Number” is all about
timism about having it all to
like ancient history. of motion, which you learned -- creating your own financial
an extreme of negativity about
Those now younger than in high school? For every ac- security that will help you ride
America’s potential to survive
50 who are shocked by the cur- tion, there is an equal and op- through the tough times, even
and prosper. Now you see why
rent economic recession may posite reaction. Excesses of in retirement. Now it’s more
it’s so important to have a dis-
not remember the recession of debt unfortunately must be important than ever that you
ciplined financial plan.
1980-82. That was an equally wiped out, creating an excess understand the risks -- and
Let’s agree on one thing:
scary time -- when the prime of pain for those who over- potential rewards -- of your
If the pessimists are correct,
rate was 21 percent; mortgage borrowed. If America can get investments and your entire
then it really doesn’t mat-
rates were 15 percent; both un- through this process without financial plan. So let’s get re-
ter how your investments are
employment and inflation had losing the free markets that started!
structured. If it’s the end for
reached double digits; and the created such wealth through- No matter what your age
America, then you don’t need
Dow Jones industrial average out our history, then we will is, take a fresh look at your
to worry about the value of
was less than 800! be setting the stage for the next plans for the future, because
your stock portfolio!
But America came period of real growth. no matter how late you start,
But before you give up on
through those tough times It is never possible to your future will be so much
the future, take a closer look
-- and soared to a new era of know the future. Forecasts, better if you prepare for it now.
at history. America has been
economic growth based on predictions and prognostica- And that’s The Savage Truth.
though tough times before
productivity created by tech- tions always are impacted by Terry Savage is a regis-
-- and we always have come
nology. In that dismal reces- current events. It is our job to tered investment adviser and
back stronger and growing.
sion of 1981, few would have plan for all of those eventu- is on the board of the Chicago
But every generation must
guessed that within 20 years, alities -- whether ongoing eco- Mercantile Exchange.
learn this for itself. It’s not just
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Mark Hotchkiss, CFP®
Financial Advisor
If you’d rather write your
will than have a discussion
about planning for long term
care (LTC) needs, you’re not
alone. Results from a 2006
John Hancock Life Insurance
Company (John Hancock)
Long Term Care Survey re-
vealed that more than half of
the respondents opted for the
will. In addition, a slightly
smaller percentage said that
going to a nursing home is
worse than becoming bank-
rupt and half said they con-
sider it worse than dying.
It’s clear that the emo-
tions surounding the very
thought of losing our inde-
pendence can paralyze us
from taking action. But it
doesn’t have to be that way.
Once people understand
the facts about long term
care, the planning process is
much easier and offers peace
of mind about preserving
savings, protecting family
members from the burden of
caregiving, and retaining in-
dependence.
Long term care is the as-
sistance needed by someone
who can no longer indepen-
dently perform daily activi-
ties such as eating, bathing
or dressing. This care can
be received at home, in an
assisted living facility, adult
day care center or nursing
home. It’s important to un-
derstand that long term care
does not necessarily have
to mean nursing home care,
which seems to be the biggest
fear and misconception asso-
ciated with LTC. In fact, 80
percent of older adults who
receive LTC do so in their
own homes or community
settings. That’s good news.
Yet, with the majority of
LTC services provided at
home, more Americans to-
day have first-hand experi-
ence with caregiving and
how it affects their personal
lives, family, financial secu-
rity and work situation. A
portion of the John Hancock
LTC survey focused on the
impact of caregiving, and
over half of the respondents
said that a family mem-
ber or friend needed care.
Knowledge is Power
While it is true that the
vast majority of Americans
recognize the importance
of planning ahead, there is
a lack of knowledge about
LTC as well as the pros and
cons of funding alternatives.
With the national average
cost for nursing home care
at more than $71,000 and the
expenses of at-home care or
services provided in a com-
munity setting on the rise –
these costs can really add
up. Many rely on the hope
that government programs
like Medicare and Medicaid
will pay for LTC services —
but these programs can be
very limiting.
Long Term Care Insurance Is
the Best Funding Solution
Fortunately, there is an
easy way to prepare for long
term care and its costs. Long
term care insurance (LTCI)
was identified by 42 percent
of the survey respondents as
the best solution for fund-
ing long term care costs. It’s
important to note that LTCI
premiums are based on your
age and health when you ap-
ply, so it makes sense to buy
when you are young. When
you think about it, planning
for long term care is impor-
tant to your overall financial
and a LTC insurance policy
can help.
Protect your John Hancock’s Long Term
retirement savings Care Quiz tells us:
• Give yourself control over • 80% of older adults who re-
where you receive care – as ceive LTC do so in their own
most policies cover care in homes or in community set-
all settings these days (home, tings.
assisted living facilities, • 43% didn’t know that eligi-
adult day care and nursing bility for Medicaid requires
homes) spending down assets to
• Give you the means to pay state-prescribed levels.
for higher quality care • 39% incorrectly assume
Relieve your family and that Medicare is the primary
friends from heavy caregiv- funding source for most se-
ing responsibilities niors’ LTC costs.
• Receive not only financial • 69% didn’t know that near-
support, but professional ly • 40% of the LTC popula-
advice, additional resources tion is under age 65.
and service provider dis- • 30% incorrectly believed
counts that the average one-year
It is true that knowl- stay in a nursing home costs
edge is power. The more you $30,000, when the national
know about long term care average is more than twice
planning, the more you real- that, at $71,000.
ize that it is no different from • 37% mistakenly believe the
planning for your retirement average length of stay in a
or other key financial goals. nursing home exceeds four
Taking it one step at a time years.
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By Cappy Hall Rearick
“The difference between men
and boys is the price of their
toys.”(Author unknown but it
was probably a woman!)
Babe could be the Poster
Boy for TAA, Television Ad-
dicts Anonymous.
Yesterday when I got out
of bed, having slept very little
due to a hacking cough, the
last thing I wanted to do was
shop for a new TV. Poster Boy
was determined to change my
mind. It went like this:
BABE: Hey, hon. Let’s drive
down to Costco in Spartanburg
and buy us a new TV. ies and he leaves Babe a new
ME: (Looking out window)
It’s so overcast outside that I
can’t see anything except ment with the fat man gave me
a little white cloud about to sit
right down and cry us a river.
BABE: That’s just fog. It’ll
burn off. In Costco, I headed for the
ME: (Staring out window)
Fog? I’m thinking Celine
Dionne and Johnny Ray are
about to materialize and belt
out a duet.
BABE: Somebody didn’t get
enough sleepy time.
ME: (Looking a hole
through the love of my life)
Bite me, Babe.
My bones were in chron-
ic ache mode, meaning that
the airborne virus roosting in
6 November 2009 •
my body had built a nest and
had moved in permanently. I
did not need to slosh around
in rainy weather blowing my
nose and barking like a Bea-
gle.
BABE: So? Are you up for a
trip down the mountain, a lit-
tle shopping and maybe even
lunch in a famous chain res-
taurant?
Every Christmas Babe
begs for a super-sized televi-
sion and/or a pickup truck,
and every year Santa and I
make an agreement. I leave
him Black Russians and rum
balls instead of milk and cook-
Black and Decker something.
Recalling my sneaky agree-
guilt pangs.
ME: (Sigh) Oh, all right. I’ll
go with you.
lamb chops leaving Babe to
drool over mega-inch TVs, the
kind that makes me think I’m
in a movie theater on the first
row watching Phantom of the
Opera in 3-D.
It took him less than an
hour to settle for a 37-inch
set, which in my opinion was
thirty-inches too big. I loaded
chips, guacamole, and way
too much chocolate in our car,
stuff I knew would make my
cold go away fast. Babe and
his new best friend, the sales-
man on commission, loaded
Babe’s new toy into the back
seat.
As we drove out of the
parking lot, the conversation
went like this: Puttin’ On The Gritz
By Cappy Hall Rearick
BABE: We don’t really need
to go to a restaurant, do we?
the cats, I was trying to decide
ME: That was the deal.
if I wanted to cook supper.
BABE: I saw a Burger King
The rain had stopped but the
not far from here. We could do
clouds still hovered, bathing
the drive-thru thing and be
the environment in a ghostly
home in less than an hour.
scrim when I went into the
ME: Earth to Babe. I’m wet
living room to ask Babe if he
and hungry. I want real food
wanted Cheeros for supper or
and I want to go to a real res-
Frosted Flakes. I thought for a
taurant, sit in a dry booth and
moment had I walked into the
hear a waiter rattle off the spe-
Cracker Factory.
cials. I want to eat with a real
He was sitting ramrod
knife and fork and I want to
straight on the sofa spellbound
wipe my lips on a real cloth
by a very blue 37-inch screen
napkin.
not yet hooked up to cable.
BABE: Would you settle for a
The words “NO SIGNAL”
Whopper and my real hanky?
bounced around the screen
ME: Pull into that Olive Gar-
like an old time musical movie
den up ahead and if you’re
short where viewers were told
smart, you won’t argue. I am
to follow the bouncing ball
a sleep-deprived, impatient
over the words. Gripping the
woman with a new set of
remote control, he sat there as
acrylic fingernails and I’m not
though waiting for the “GO
afraid to use them.
SIGNAL” from God.
Back at home I was in the
ME: Babe, what are you do-
kitchen putting things away
ing?
and wondering why Costco
BABE: (Blushing) Nothing.
finds it necessary to super
(Sigh). Just looking at my big
size everything from raisins
ol’ TV screen.
to roast beef. After feeding
Christmas Made In The South
Don’t miss all the holiday magic that
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us as we connect with the city of Charles-
ton and Debi’s Kids in an effort to bring
toys to kids in need.
We all know the feeling, thoughts of
candy canes and the visions of crisp pure
white snow…. Christmastime approaches
and what better way to get ready for the
holiday season than to stroll the aisles for
treasures at this years 16th annual Christ-
mas Made in the South! This nationally
acclaimed event is a fantastic way to ease
into your holiday shopping and find that
special holiday gift for that “hard to shop
for” person.
Christmas Made in the South is fo-
cused on keeping the world of fine artisans
and craftspeople vibrant. Exhibitors will
be there all three days demonstrating and
selling their handcrafted works, Santa’s
elves hard at work…for you!
Christmas Made in the South is an
event unlike no other. Amazing craftspeo-
ple, outstanding art, unique gourmet food,
and diverse entertainment to whet and
satisfy every demanding appetite. Hand-
made, one-of-a-kind designs populate the
booths that fill the festival: silk wearables
to fabric bags, dichroic glass jewelry to
close-up photography of nature’s funniest
and fiercest creatures all await and more.
This is the show for those looking
for that truly unique gift you won’t find
anywhere else. What better place to visit
with family and friends, enjoy the festive
atmosphere that is Christmas Made in the
South.
Unique Jewelry: Michelle Frappier is
truly gifted in creating that classic design
all women want and want to give. Billy
The Life and Times of
Cappy Hall Rearick
Humor writer, Cappy Hall
Rearick, proudly marches in
her own parade to the beat of
a different drummer and she’s
laughing all the way.
Her writing career began
soon after moving to Holly-
wood in 1975. Her first col-
umn, Alive and Well in Hol-
lywood, was born, followed
by: Tidings, Simply Southern,
Puttin’ On The Gritz, Simply
Senior and Simply Something.
Cappy has won numerous
short story awards, many of
which can be found in antholo-
gies throughout California,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Florida and Georgia. In 2003,
she was nominated for pres-
tigious Georgia Author of the
Year Award.
Southern Belle Cappy and
her Yankee husband “Babe”
live on St. Simons Island. She
has two sons and six grand-
children in Charleston and
Walterboro.
Cappy’s four published
books, Simply Southern, Sim-
ply Southern Ease, Simply
Christmas and the recently
published Return to Rocky
Bottom are available at: Ama-
zon.com, and at Cappy’s web-
site: www.simplysoutherncap-
py.com.
ME: (Rolling my eyes)
And it’s not even Christmas.
(Pause) Uh, you’re not still
planning to ask Santa for a
pick ‘em-up truck, are you?
BABE: (Grinning slyly) Is
right now too soon?
Davis will amaze with his wire sculpture
jewelry.
Whimsical Painted Tiles: Gina Byrd
knows a thing or two about whimsy, and
she incorporates her version of it into ev-
ery vibrant, one-of-a-kind piece of art she
paints, from personalized door signs to
colorful room plaques.
Wheel-thrown Pottery: A lump of clay,a
spinning wheel, and potter Brent Ragan’s
skillful hands work together to create
functional pieces of pottery for the home.
Fine Art: Come experience artist Dee
Jackson’s amazing watercolors and cal-
ligraphy!
Come see all of the performances at
this year’s Parkway Stage where there will
be dancing, singing and brass bands weav-
ing their magical tunes of Christmas! Also
don’t forget to see the Charleston’s Train
Society’s model trains!! Many different
make’s and models all decorated with the
Christmas Spirit.
What: Christmas Made in the South
When: Dec. 4 – 6, Fri. 10-6,
Sat. 10-6 & Sun. 10-5
Where: Ladson, SC
Tickets: $6.00 adults, FREE for children
under 12, one-admission good for all three
days with hand stamp and FREE PARK-
ING!
Bring an unwrapped toy for Debi’s
Kids and receive $2 dollars off general ad-
mission!
Contact: Russ Hunt, 704.847.9480
To preview the show, get discount ad-
mission coupons, detailed directions and
more information, visit Carolina Shows,
Inc. website (www.MadeInTheSouth-
Shows.com) or call Carolina Shows, Inc.
at 704-847-9480.
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By Schu
I come from a family where gra-
vy is considered a beverage.
- Erma Bombeck
Bear down. We’re just
getting warmed up with the
second Food Holiday cel-
ebration of the American cal-
endar. If you still don’t think
American culture revolves
around celebrating life via
the stomach consider our
most popular holidays – Hal-
loween, Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
Now that the candy laden
gluttony of Halloween is but
a distant memory in our cu-
linary rear view mirror. It’s
time to concentrate on the
over eating, over planning
tradition we call Thanksgiv-
ing. Every once in awhile
we need to break with some
of those traditions, and try
something new.
Onion Soufflé
Melt two tablespoonfuls
of butter in a saucepan; add
three large, sliced onions and
one cupful of water. Cover
Fall is here in all its cool
weather glory. The changing
colors and the nip in the air
- and warming up on chilly
days with a bowl of comfort-
ing soup.
Pumpkin Curry Soup
is a creamy combination of
pumpkin and curry and is
simple and satisfying - per-
fect for casual entertaining or
as part of a sit-down dinner
party.
“Vegged Out” Pumpkin
and Black Bean Soup is per-
fect for the vegetarian in your
family, but it’s hearty enough
to satisfy anyone. The pump-
kin blends beautifully with
the vegetables, black beans
and broth adding extra nutri-
tion and delicious flavor.
Pumpkin Curry Soup
(Makes 6 servings)
2 tablespoons butter or
margarine
1 cup (1 small) chopped
onion
2 large cloves garlic, finely
chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons curry
powder
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tightly and let the onions
steam until tender and all the
water is cooked out, and al-
low them to become a yel-
lowish color. Remove from
the fire, mash the onions,
add one tablespoonful of
flour, the yolks of three eggs
and three tablespoonfuls of
sugar beaten together, add
one tablespoonful of butter,
two tablespoonfuls of cream,
a quarter of a teaspoonful
of salt and the whites of the
eggs stiffly beaten.
Divide into small, but-
tered baking dishes suitable
for serving in, sprinkle a
little sugar and chopped nuts
over the top, and bake until
ready.
Recipe courtesy of www.
homemade-dessert-recipes.com
It’s all about the Left-
overs. People often joke that
Thanksgiving takes a week
to plan, do all the shopping
and then prepare the feast but
it only takes a half an hour
to finish. Let’s be honest. It
takes longer to do the dishes
than it does to actually eat
the meal!
On a side note I still think
the primary reason most
Americans have that “extra”
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white
pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) Libby’s
100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 fluid ounces)
Nestle Carnation Evaporated
Milk
MELT butter in large
saucepan over medium-high
heat. Add onion and garlic;
cook, stirring frequently, for
2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
Stir in curry powder, salt and
pepper; cook for 1 minute.
ADD broth and pump-
kin; bring to a boil. Reduce
refrigerator in their ga-
rage is because of that one
fateful year they didn’t
have enough room for the
Thanksgiving leftovers in
their kitchen refrigerator.
I can hear the conversa-
tion now, “Honey, with all
the relatives in town and
all the leftovers, there is
no possible way we can fit
all the food in this house!”
And the response, “well I
guess we’re just going to
have to pick up that re-
frigerator we saw on sale at
Lowes’.”
That’s why in my opin-
ion the best part of Thanks-
giving will always be the
leftovers. Leftovers are what
the American culture is all
about, resourcefullness.
Still my favorite meal
at Thanksgiving will always
be The Next Day Sandwich.
I’m already getting excited
about picking up nice, crusty
Italian bread, walking to
the garage refrigerator, slic-
ing off a hunk of dark meat,
slathering both sides of the
bread with a healthy dose of
mayonnaise and topping it
off with a spoonful of dress-
ing and cranberries.
So besides that scrump-
tious next day sandwich
what do you plan on doing
with all those leftovers? My
first suggestion would be to
save that carcass! It makes
heat to low; cook, stirring oc-
casionally, for 15 to 20 min-
utes. Stir in evaporated milk.
Transfer mixture to food pro-
cessor or blender (in batches,
if necessary); cover. Blend
until smooth. Serve warm.
“Vegged Out” Pumpkin &
Black Bean Soup
(Makes 8 servings)
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 green onions (white and
light green parts), thinly
sliced (slice dark parts and
set aside for later)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground
cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cans (15 ounces each)
black beans, rinsed and
a great stock and an even
better soup. But don’t stop
there. Do your research and
look for some creative, re-
sourceful recipes.
Cran-Turkey Enchiladas
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
2  to 2-1/2 cups shredded
cooked turkey
1  16-oz. can whole
cranberry sauce
1  15-oz. can black beans,
rinsed and drained
1-1/2  cups bottled salsa
1  cup shredded Colby and
Monterey Jack cheese
1/2  cup dairy sour cream
3  green onions, sliced
1/4  cup snipped fresh
cilantro
1  tsp. ground cumin
1/2  tsp. salt
1/2  tsp. ground black pepper
8  7- to 8-inch whole wheat
or regular flour tortillas
1  tsp. bottled hot pepper
sauce
drained
1 can (15 ounces) Libby’s
100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (14.5 ounces) no-salt
added diced tomatoes, und-
rained
1 can (14 fluid ounces)
vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt or more
to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pep-
per or more to taste
HEAT oil in large sauce-
pan over medium heat. Add
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1. Preheat oven to 350
degrees. Lightly coat a
3-quart rectangular baking
dish with cooking spray;
set aside. For filling, in a
large bowl stir together
turkey, half the cranberry
sauce, beans, 1/2 cup of
the salsa, 3/4 cup of the
cheese, sour cream, green
onions, cilantro, cumin,
salt, and pepper. Spoon
about 2/3 cup filling on each
tortilla. Roll up tortillas
around filling. Place, seam
sides down, in prepared dish;
set aside.
2. For sauce, in bowl stir to-
gether remaining cranberry
sauce, remaining salsa, and
hot pepper sauce. Spoon over
filled tortillas. Cover with
foil. Bake for 45 minutes.
Uncover; top with remaining
cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes
more or until heated through
and cheese is melted. Sprin-
kle with additional cilantro
and green onions.
Recipe courtesy of www.bhg.
com/recipe/turkey/cran-turkey-
enchiladas
A lifelong foodie, Schu has worked in the
food and beverage industry since the age
of 15. From dishwasher to general man-
ager, from mom & pop joints to hotels
and national chains, Schu has also writ-
ten for various publications and hosted
a weekly radio show dedicated to food.
white and light green parts
of green onions, bell pepper
and garlic; cook, stirring oc-
casionally, for 4 to 5 minutes
or until soft. Stir in cumin
and thyme; cook, stirring oc-
casionally, for 1 minute. Add
beans, pumpkin, tomatoes
and juice, broth and water;
bring to a boil. Reduce heat
to low; cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in salt and cayenne pep-
per. Top each serving with
dark green onion tops
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es and the ginger-garlic paste. Reduce big batches and frozen in sheets
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utes, stirring. be sure to put each batch in large
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and Garlic
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1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
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Sometimes we find ourselves short on at their house with food from your own Books for the Grandkids
Christmas cash, yet we still have several pantry and fridge.
1. Mistletoe Madness by Miriam Hees
people left on our Christmas lists. If this 6. A Night Off: Do your friends have a re- Mistletoe Madness is a treasure trove of stories, poetry and
happens to you this Christmas, give some ally hectic life? Work, kids, soccer prac- art. It says for ages 9-12, but under 5 will enjoy it as a read
thought to these ten free Christmas gift tice, etc? Give your friends the nights off. aloud picture book.
ideas.
7. Errands: Does your partner have sever- 2. The Trees of the Dancing Goats (Aladdin Picture
1. Coupons: You can easily make coupons al errands to do on the weekend? Do they Books) by Patricia Polacco
this Christmas for your friends, family, have to get the oil changed, go grocery Trees of the Dancing Goats is one of the most beautiful,
and coworkers. Create these Christmas shopping? Let them take the weekend off. poignant stories. It ought to be in every Christmas collec-
coupons in a word processing program 8. Crafts: Are you good at a certain craft? tion.
and search for clipart that will match your
Do you know how to do cross-stitch or 3. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
coupon. crochet? Make your loved ones a home- The Polar Express is a great scenario which kids love. The
2. Homemade Treats: Homemade treats made Christmas gift using the hobby that artwork and story are unforgettable.
make the perfect Christmas gift. If you you love. 4. The Sweet Smell of Christmas (Scented Storybook)
have a well stocked pantry, you can eas- 9. Book of Quotes and Poems: We all have by Patricia M. Scarry
ily make a great Christmas recipe. notebooks lying around the house. This Fresh Christmas smells for sniffing along as you read.
3. Photo Collage: Whether it’s for your Christmas create a Christmas gift that 5. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Allan Ahlberg
friends or family, a collage of pictures will show how much you really do care. The Jolly Christmas Postman is full of fairy tale delights.
makes a heartwarming Christmas gift. Go online and search for quotes and po- If your child, (or you,) enjoys opening little letters and sur-
prises, this book will be cherished.
4. Offer Your Services: If you specialize in ems that match the relationship you have
something, your friends will greatly ap- with this person. 6. Olive, the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh
Olive, the Other Reindeer is silly Christmas fun. Laugh out
preciate your services. 10. CD: Everyone has favorite songs.
loud each timeit’s read.
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their favorite songs on it this Christmas. 7. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Christmas gift idea for boyfriends/hus- The Grinch is a classic. Our family reads it aloud while cud-
bands. Another idea, for friends, is to It just requires searching for the music
dled with our mugs of hot chocolate. It’s become a favorite
cook a romantic dinner for them. Arrive and burning the CD.
tradition.
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Here are some suggestions for finding mean- to build; a science, magic or cooking kit; or a Hobbie
ingful Chanukah gifts for each of the eight days musical instrument or music, dance, or acting This may be the best of the Toot and Puddle books. The
of Chanuka. lessons. artwork and story are enchanting.
First night: A gift of Chanukah Fifth night: A gift of labor
A special menorah can be most memorable gift Give each other coupons for “free labor”. 9. Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve? by Jan
or a special dreidl for each year. Brett
Sixth night: A gift of comfort
Second night: A gift of generosity A new, soft blanket, a sleeping bag, or a mani- This book is destined to be a Christmas classic. Jan Brett’s
Most children will be upset to hear that others cure set, or new cosmetics. illustrations are always charming, and this story children
are less fortunate than they are. They derive Seventh night: A gift of choice and a polar bear chasing away greedy trolls is truly marvel-
a lot of joy from the possibility that they have Give each family member a night when he can ous.
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son at a shelter. home or a restaurant. 10. The Nutcracker by Janet Schulman
Third night: A gift of togetherness Eighth night: A gift of being a Jew There are so many wonderful Nutcracker stories to choose
Make the third gift a gift for the whole family – Give a gift with a Jewish or an Israeli theme. from, but this version is a terrific adaptation of the original
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Fourth night: A gift of knowledge will cause a spark of Jewish connection. and music.
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 The Eternal Struggle for Health
God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach
and green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman
would live long and healthy lives.

And Satan created McDonald’s. And McDonald’s brought forth the

99-cent double cheeseburger. And Satan said to Man, “You want
fries with that?”

And Man said, “Super-size them.” And Man gained pounds.

And God created the healthful yogurt, that Woman might keep her
figure that Man found so fair.

And Satan froze the yogurt, and he

brought forth chocolate, nuts and
brightly colored sprinkle candy to put
on the yogurt. And Woman gained
pounds.

And God said, “Try my crispy fresh

salad.”

And Satan brought forth creamy

dressings, bacon bits and shredded
cheese. And there was ice cream for
dessert. And Woman gained pounds.

And God said, “I have sent your heart-healthy vegetables and olive
oil with which to cook them.”

And Satan brought forth chicken-fried steak so big it needed its

own platter. And Man gained pounds, and his bad cholesterol went
through the roof.

And God brought forth running shoes, and Man resolved to lose
those extra pounds.

And Satan brought forth cable TV with remote control so Man would
not have to toil to change channels between ESPN and ESPN2. And
Man gained pounds.

And God said, “You’re running up the score, Devil.”

And God brought forth the potato, a vegetable naturally low in fat
and brimming with nutrition.

And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center
into chips and deep-fat fried them. And he created sour cream dip
also.

And Man clutched his remote control and ate the potato chips swad-
dled in cholesterol. And Satan saw and said, “It is good.”

And Man went into cardiac arrest.

And God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.

And Satan created HMOs.

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 By Liz Brisacher Sharp ous letters and e-mails for this
M.ED., L.P.C. column.
So, here goes: Once I
Each year at this time we dealt with the guilt issue ask-
talk about making the most of ing myself questions like:
the holidays, along with grati- 1) Whose expectations are
tude. This year brings unique they? 2) Who invented the
challenges to many families. “required” menu, anyway?
Many of our questions deal 3) What am I trying to make
with facing the holidays with up for--the divorce when the
less money than ever. In this kids were young, my father
time of crisis for many, we all no longer with us--what???
have an opportunity to re-or- 4) Who am I really letting
der and prioritize our lives--to down? 5) Am I really letting
enjoy the “simple things.” To anyone down? 6) Why am I
appreciate what we have, and “equating” money spent, to
especially, appreciate EACH put on a “spread” and please
OTHER more than ever. everyone with their favorites,
to LOVE ??? )
Dear Liz, Then I got practical. We
We love Thanksgiving do covered dishes at church
because it is so much more all the time, as do many fami-
faith and family centered (and lies for special occasions.
not gift-centered, like Christ- Most people are glad to con-
happy. (I’m re-reading this to
myself OUT LOUD!)
I know that makes my
children and my husband the
happiest! (“If mama ain’t
happy, ain’t nobody happy.”)
And what if you can’t afford
much at all? Don’t panic -- be
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and let everyone else pitch in.
And, about the “adult
beverages”--this is NOT a re-
quirement. You can certainly
ask each person to BYOB, if
they are so inclined. I’m sure
Emily Post and “Miss Man-
ners” may have something to
say about that--but--these are
hard times for many. And,
about over-doing those bev-
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Please DON’T. Some of the
saddest holiday stories I hear
in my counseling office are
about memories of a family
member over-indulging.
Now, more than ever--we
need clear heads, and kind
hearts. We need to communi-
cate better than ever. We need
to take time to LISTEN and
relate to one another. That is
where the real riches are-- in
loving relationships.
And don’t forget about
the fun of a pick up football
game after the meal, or a fam-
ily walk on the beach. Build-
ing memories doesn’t cost a
dime!
Wishing you and yours
all the very best, as we enter
the holiday season!

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on our traditional Thanksgiv- provide it. I decided what I
ing dinner. We are hosting COULD afford to provide
this year. But, we’re getting (really!) Then, built the menu
stressed because the dollars around that concept. This is
just aren’t there to put out the so basic--but you would be
“expected” spread. Sugges- amazed to know how many
tions? people like me - somehow,
Feeling Guilty we have to express our love
Jamestown, SC this way. Loving service is a
wonderful thing - going broke
Dear “Guilty” (NOT!) doing it isn’t exactly the lov-
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this letter myself. And this stress -- the best thing a good
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If kicking back in fuzzy
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positioned behind the reader is
ideal.
• Torchieres and wall sconces
create a warm glow in living
rooms and other spaces. A
working fireplace adds to the
feeling of comfort.
• Light pictures from above
using a ceiling spotlight.
Active
To create a motivating
environment that maximizes
productivity:
• Use bright general overhead,
or ambient, lighting along
with focused task lighting for
work areas.
• Recessed downlights can ef-
Chandeliers Add Drama
Chandeliers aren’t just
for grand ballrooms or
even formal dining rooms
anymore. They come in so
many styles and sizes that
they can add a touch of dra-
ma to just about any room
in the house.
Size matters when
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cording to Mary Beth Gotti,
a lighting expert with GE
Consumer & Industrial. She
points out there is a simple
way to make sure the fixture
is not too large or too small
for your room. Just measure
fectively light countertops and
other work surfaces in kitch-
ens.
• Under-the-counter lighting
also provides great task illu-
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Welcoming
Make guests feel right at
home with a warm and wel-
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• Outside, keep a well-lit walk-
the length and width of the
room, in feet. Add the two
numbers together and the
sum should equal the di-
ameter of the chandelier, in
inches.
In the dining room, how-
ever, a chandelier should be
scaled to the size of the ta-
ble, not the room. It should
be no greater than the width
of the table minus 12 to 20
inches, to prevent anyone
from bumping into it. How
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way. This directs visitors to
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• Inside, gentle ambient light
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ceiling to avoid menacing
shadows.
• Utilize accent lighting to
showcase an interesting ob-
ject. This arouses guests’ an-
ticipation of the rest of the
house, urging them forward.
Intimate
To create a romantic room
that will leave you starry-eyed:
• Avoid overhead lighting - it
can cause a harsh glare.
• Add dimmer switches to give
versatility to lighting fixtures.
• Use a variety of lamps to cre-
ate a comfortable glow; use
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ceiling height, “notes Gotti.
Whether it’s a Mis-
sion style fixture hanging
in the den surrounded by
quarter-sawn oak bookcas-
es, a chrome fixture with
geometric glass elements
hanging in a modern master
bedroom, or simply a junk-
store find adding a splash
of whimsy to a shabby chic
apartment - chandeliers can
be the crowning star of a
room’s décor.
Courtesy Family Features
 Mojo is available for adoption at
Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Rd. Charleston
843-795-1110

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Pet Helpers is putting
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a-thon on Sunday,
November 22.
Male cats will be neu-
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event. Two vaccines are re-
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owners will need to show
proof of current Rabies and
FVRCP (Distemper combo)
vaccinations for their pet, or
they may get the vaccines
on the day of the surgery.
With surgery, the cost for
each shot is just $5.00. Mi-
crochips will be also avail-
able at the reduced rate of
$10.00. Cat owners must
make an appointment and
only tame cats are eligible.
In Charleston County,
11,471 homeless pets en-
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6,750 were put down. Pet
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Pet hospice care helps pet owners cope with death
When Alysa Brennan of
Hermosa Beach, Calif., dis-
covered one of her Great Danes
had cancer, she was faced with
a difficult decision, but she felt
fortunate that her veterinarian,
Dr. Alice Villalobos, was fa-
miliar with veterinary hospice
care and introduced her to the
concept.
“I knew Blake, my dog,
was old enough that I didn’t
want to go through any he-
roic measures to try to keep
him alive. I wasn’t going to
consider chemotherapy. Dr.
Villalobos explained that we
could keep him as pain free as
possible until the end,” Bren-
nan explains.
“He passed very peaceful-
ly thanks to Alice being there
with me,” she continues. “He
died literally in my arms. I had
moved an old couch outside
for him, so he could sleep on
it. One night he came in and
was looking at me in a strange
way. I laid down with him, and
his breathing was very labored
so I called Alice. It was his
end.”
Hospice care -- physical
the Compassionate Care Vet-
erinary Clinic in Chicago, has
been offering hospice care to
animals for well over a decade.
Shana provides house calls for
patients who are too sick to
make it into his office and also
runs a hospice facility, where
animals can be boarded. About
half of his practice is in pet
hospice services.
“Hospice is a philosophy
of care, it is also a program of
care and in certain cases it is
an actual place where patients
are being cared for,” Dr. Shana
Alysa Brennan of Hermosa Beach, Calif., with two of her dogs, in- explains.
cluding Blake (left), not long before Blake died of sarcoma of the For Villalobos, the new
scapula. They are seated on Blake’s favorite couch. movement really recognizes
something that has been hap-
and physiological care for the at the annual convention of the pening for many decades.
wellbeing of the terminally American Veterinary Medical “Veterinarians have al-
ill -- has a long history in the Association (AVMA) where ways offered care to animals
United States. But hospice Villalobos spoke on hospice at the end of life,” explains
care for animals is a very new care. The first international Villalobos. “Until now, it has
concept. Villalobos treated symposium wasn’t held until not been a recognized philoso-
Blake’s end-of-life discomfort March of 2008 at the Univer- phy, and it hasn’t had a name.”
with pain medications and ho- sity of California-Davis, and Villalobos says that one
meopathic medicines. the International Association of the most important aspects
Veterinary hospice is a for Animal Hospice and Pal- of this new movement is that
philosophy that is really in its liative Care (IAAHPC) is cur- it’s seen as a philosophy that is
infancy. In 2000, the move- rently being established. accessible to all veterinarians
ment gained national attention Dr. Amir Shana, owner of so they can better serve their
patients. And it doesn’t require
that pet owners give up hope,
she adds. Pet hospice care can
be incorporated with measures
taken to attempt to save the
pet’s life. It means simply that
the animal’s needs are taken
care of with pain control and
other efforts to reduce suffer-
ing.
Villalobos says that one
of the biggest hurdles in vet-
erinary hospice care is dealing
with the shock that owners feel
when discovering that their pet
has a condition that may pre-
cipitate end-of-life care.
“A decade goes by and it
is quick for us, but it is the life-
span of a pet. It’ takes a lot of
compassion to help people to
understand it. It sneaks up on
them. We have people who are
in shock that their four-footed,
beloved companion is now ge-
riatric,” Villalobos says. “The
philosophy of hospice is let-
ting the pet owner know the
pet is dying.”
Visit www.avma.org for
more information.
Courtesy of ARAcontent

Make the Holidays Harmonious for tress, vomiting and diarrhea.

Celebrants all over may look for-
ward to the holidays for the hustle
and bustle they bring, but the same
sentiments may not be expressed
by pets ... if they could talk, that is.
Pets that aren’t used to a lot of foot
traffic in a home or loud events
could become anxious when holi-
day guests arrive and the fun en-
sues. Further stress could be add-
ed by lack of attention on the part
of pet owners and the changes
of the home environment through
the addition of decorations and a
Christmas tree.
Christmas and New Years also
present a host of hazards to pets.
It’s important to be aware of these
dangers to keep pets safe. Keep
these pointers in mind:
• Don’t use poisonous plants in
your holiday decor. Holly, ivy,
mistletoe, and poinsettias can be
deadly if consumed by most ani-
mals. Go with faux plants instead
if you desire the look.
• Keep your pets on a steady diet
and resist the urge to feed them
leftovers from holiday dinner.
Abrupt changes in your dog or
cat’s diet can cause stomach dis-
• Set aside a quiet space your pets
can retreat to when there’s just
too much commotion in another
area of the house. However, put-
ting a dog in the backyard if it is
extremely cold is simply off limits.
A dark bedroom away from the ac-
tivity is best.
• Cats love to climb and may take
to your Christmas tree. Safeguard
against the tree tipping over by se-
curing it with a piece of fishing line
anchored into the ceiling or a wall.
Also, don’t put lit candles or break-
ables on areas where cats like to
pounce.
• Involve pets in the festivities by
buying a special treat that they can
enjoy for good behavior during the
holidays. A new chew or chase toy
is a nice idea.
• If you will be traveling during the
holidays, make sure your pets are
adequately secured in the car and
not allowed to roam freely. Use a
travel crate or a special seat belt to
keep the animals in place.
With some planning and care, you
can ensure your pets will be com-
fortable and content during the
holiday season.

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 Fall is a great time to
travel – the weather is cooler
and there’s still a lot going on.
If you don’t have the time or
budget for a long vacation, you
can still hop in the car and take
a day trip. There are plenty of
places to go and things to see
within driving distance – you
just have to look for them.
Leaf-Peeping: New England
may be the most famous area
for its autumn leaves but there
are places in the Midwest,
Southeast, mid-Atlantic and
even Utah and California that
put on a good show as well.
Prime leaf peeping season
ranges from early September
in the North, to as late as No-
vember in areas of the South.
To find the best time to go,
check:
The U.S. Forest Service
website at www.fs.fed.us/
news/fallcolors, or call the Fall
Color Hotline at (800) 354-
4595. or check out www.fo-
liagenetwork.com
For other ways to see great
foliage, look into local options
for family-friendly rock climb-
ing tours, bike paths, gondola
rides, hot air balloons, or foli-
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age trains.
Fall Festivals: From small
town harvest festivals to big
city music fests, there’s some-
thing to celebrate all season.
Find one near you at www.fes-
tivalnet.com or www.festivals.
com. You’ll find gems such as:
Hispanic Heritage Festival,
Miami, Fla. (Oct 1 – 31)
Earshot Jazz Festival, Seattle,
Wash. Oct 16 – Nov 8
Great Mississippi River Bal-
loon Race, Natchez, Miss. Oct.
16 - 18
Pirate Days of The Colony,
The Colony, TX Oct. 17 and
18.
Maine Brewer’s Festival, Port-
land, ME., Nov. 6 and 7
Bluegrass Festival and Fiddle
Championship Wickenburg,
Ariz., Nov. 13 – Nov. 15.
Family Fun. At www.ADay-
sOuting.com, you can search
for family-friendly attractions
in your area. For example, a
family looking for an Octo-
ber daytrip within 90 miles
of Cleveland, Ohio could find
recommendations for:
Taking a ferry ride to Put-in-
Bay on South Bass Island
Visiting the Akron Zoo
Renting a canoe to paddle the
Mohican River at Mohican
State Park
Winery Tours: Locate all
wineries in your state at www.
AllAmericanWineries.com. At
www.WinesandTimes.com,
there’s an interactive map that
lets you see just where the win-
eries are and helps you plan a
tour. (Did you know there are
39 vineyards and wineries in
New Mexico and 67 in Illi-
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where you want to go or just
feel like taking a spur of the
moment road trip? Use the
Tank of Gas feature at www.
TripAdvisor.com. Enter your
city name and how much gas
you want to use – quarter tank,
half tank, full tank – and a list
of day trip ideas will pop up.
There’s a lot of fun still to be
had, so do a little research, load
up the car and hit the road!
Courtesy of Family Features
• November 2009 23

Like many great success
stories, Burma Shave started by
happenstance. Burma Shave, a
brushless shaving cream, was
concocted by the Odell fam-
ily. Its predecessor product, a
liniment called Burma Vita, was
not doing very well in sales.
It was suggested that it would
be more profitable to market a
product that could be used ev-
ery day, such as Lloyd’s Eux-
esis from England. This was
the original brushless shaving
cream that was available world-
wide. A chemist was hired and
after about 300 mixtures were
tried, Burma Shave was born.
However, inventing the
product was not the key to suc-
cess, and the product almost
died several times because of
poor marketing. One of the
marketing schemes was called
“Jars on Approval,” in which
the Odell boys would enter a
man’s office and give him a jar
of Burma Shave on this basis: if
he liked the product he would
pay them 50¢ the next time they
saw him. If he didn’t like Bur-
ma Shave they would take back
the unused portion and “remain
friends.”
Then one day, Alan Odell
came up with a suggestion. He
suggested roadside signs like
the ones he had seen on road
trips when he was out trying
to sell Burma-Shave.His father
gave in and gave him $200 to
try out his idea.
The year was 1925, and
the automobile had people be-
ginning to take to the roads of
America. Second-hand boards
were purchased, cut into 36-
inch lengths, and painted. The
original signs did not have a
rhyme. Typically, four consecu-
tive signs would read,
SHAVE THE
MODERN WAY
FINE FOR THE SKIN
DRUGGISTS HAVE IT
BURMA SHAVE
The signs were put up in a
hurry before the ground froze
solid on the two roads leading
out of Minneapolis. There were
about a dozen sets of signs put
up on the two roads.
Not too long after that, the
first repeat orders for Burma
Shave were received from drug-
stores because the people who
travelled the two roads where
the signs had been installed
were purchasing Burma Shave
from area drugstores. At this
time, the business was broke, so
the company was incorporated
and 49% of the stock was sold
to raise capital. Within three
weeks, the shares had been sold,
and in early 1926 the first sign
shop was set up.
The signs continued to
bring success and became more
and more humorous. The six
consecutive signs, when placed
100 paces apart, created some-
thing unique in advertising.
The consecutive signs com-
manded the attention of those
reading them longer than any
single sign could ever hope
to do. The entertaining signs
helped make long journeys
more entertaining, and people
became addicted to reading
them.
By having the rhymes build
suspense until the fifth sign,
Burma Shave forced those read-
ing the signs to focus their atten-
tion on reading the full series of
signs so that the message could
be understood and savored like
a good joke. For instance:
THE BEARDED LADY
TRIED A JAR
SHE’S NOW A FAMOUS
MOVIE STAR
BURMA SHAVE
or
IF YOU THINK
SHE LIKES
YOUR BRISTLES
WALK BARE-FOOTED
THROUGH SOME THISTLES
BURMA SHAVE
Eventually, the signs spread
to every state, with a few excep-
tions. No “official” signs ap-
peared in Arizona, New Mexico,
or Nevada because of low traffic
density. Massachusetts received
no signs because winding roads
and excessive foliage made it
hard to find enough locations to
justify placing them there.
The slogans were very
powerful, so much so that the
Burma Shave Company did not
even feel the effects of the De-
pression. The rhymes aimed at
motivating potential purchasers
of Burma Shave were not just
cute, but were probably some
of the best advertising slogans
ever written. Some of them sug-
gested to men that they would
do better with the women if they
used Burma Shave:
SHE EYED
HIS BEARD
AND SAID NO DICE
THE WEDDING’S OFF
I’LL COOK THE RICE
BURMA SHAVE
Though the Burma Shave
Company prospered, there were
many challenges, too. Not only
was there fierce competition,
there was also the need to come
up with a continuous supply of
superior verses. This was solved
with an annual contest that paid
$100 for each verse used. Judg-
ing the entries eventually be-
came difficult because in some
years there would be more than
50,000 entries. This forced Bur-
ma Shave to hire some advertis-
ing copywriters to help in the
selection process.
After World War II, in-
creasing costs and decreasing
sales began to be felt by the
company. People were travel-
ling faster on the highways and
times were changing. The signs
just weren’t working anymore,
and the company started to ad-
vertise with other media.

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 Brighten Up Your Holiday Decorating
With the holiday season
fast approaching, homeown-
ers and businesses may want
to consider decorating for
the holidays. In prior years,
holiday decorating was a fam-
ily event. It included pulling
out decorations, sorting thru
them, and figuring out how
to display them to enjoy the
holiday season. As we all age,
the ability to do this year after
year becomes more dangerous
and time consuming. Thus,
the concept arrived of having
someone hired to come out
and help the homeowner(s)
and businesses to get this job
done- quickly and safely, al-
lowing families to spend more
quality time together in a fes-
tive holiday atmosphere.
Christmas Décor was
founded in 1996 in Luv-
vuck, TX and has now spread
throughout 48 states and
Canada. We offer complete
decorating packages for your
home or business. Some dif-
ferent lighting techniques are
roof lights. Roof lights are
the base of most lighting jobs.
They go up quickly and give
you the most bang for your
dollar. Roof lights also illumi-
nate your home and give it that
gingerbread house look. This
is especially true when it gets
dark around five or six in the
Christmas lighting can add a sense of joy and anticipation to
the your holiday decor.
evening.
Tree and shrub lighting
can highlight specific plants in
your yard to give them a soft
twinkle or a dramatic Christ-
mas decoration. We also of-
fer window lighting which is
a technique of using special
clips that adhere to the glass so
that each window can be out-
lined with lights. This is often
one of the more unique looks
of the Christmas decorations
because most people don’t
have the ability to easily copy
this look. Another option in-
cludes stake lighting. Stake
lighting takes large Christmas
light bulbs and attaches them
to plastic stakes placed in the
ground to light up driveways,
pathways & beds. I would be
careful about putting these in
day time décor to your home
or business. These can be with
or without lights. Wreaths and
greenery with the classical
bows add traditional decorat-
ing that can be enjoyed during
the day and/or night. Christ-
mas trees can now be rented
for the season. They are often
delivered during the week of
Thanksgiving and allow you
to decorate them with your
own decorations. They can be
live or artificial depending on
client’s needs. This takes the
hassle out of getting the tree,
setting it up and putting pre-lit
lights on it as well as the take
down and storage at the end of
the season.
Christmas lighting for
2014 and beyond: Part of
previous President George
Bush’s Clean Energy Act,
mandated that all incandes-
cent light bulbs be phased out
by 2014. extremely durable and does
The Christmas decorat-
ing solution to this is LED
light bulbs. LED stands for
Light Emitting Dioads. LED
light bulbs use about 10% of
the power that traditional light
bulbs use. This does a variety
Out in the Yard
By James Parker
the holiday season and raise
the life expectancy of a bulb
from 2,000 hours to 50,000
hours. Today, LED lights are
still relatively expensive in the
retail market. However, they
are the way of the future for
all lighting displays.
The initial upfront cost
will be saved in the long run
due to longer bulb life, re-
duction in power usage, and
decrease in maintenance is-
sues. The LED light bulb is
not break easily and can have
an extremely brilliant white
or colored light emitted from
them. As we move closer to
the mandate in 2014, I expect
these lights will decrease in
price as production increases

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 Every year, millions of
consumers unknowingly pur-
chase software from pirates.
At a time when shoppers are
looking to save money, coun-
terfeiters offer substandard
products at prices that may
be tempting. Counterfeit soft-
ware can look just like the
genuine product, but it can ex-
pose unsuspecting victims to
spyware, malware and viruses
and even lead to identity theft.
According to the Business
Software Alliance, it is esti-
mated that 41 percent of all
software installed worldwide
in 2008 was pirated. The val-
ue of this unlicensed software
has reached $53 billion annu-
ally.
“Selling counterfeit soft-
ware is big business. Although
customers might think they
are getting a good deal by
buying software at a discount,
it might be more costly in the
long run,” said Cori Hartje,
senior director, Microsoft
Genuine Software Initiative.
“It’s important that custom-
ers know what to look for and
how to better protect them-
selves.”
Microsoft recently conducted
an online survey that looked
Computer Ergonomics for Seniors
Positioning the Keyboard
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the computer keyboard so the
hands can type in a neutral and
flat posture. There are several
ways to achieve this posture.
The easiest way is to place the
keyboard on a height-adjust-
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at perceptions and attitudes on
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terfeit or nongenuine soft-
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respondents say they can’t tell
the difference between coun-
terfeit and genuine software.
In the United States alone,
nearly half (48 percent) of
the 308 participants said they
were not able to tell the dif-
ference between genuine and
counterfeit software. Only 41
percent say they know how to
check if a product is pirated
or counterfeit. Compare that
with 96 percent of respon-
dents who say it’s important
that their computer is secure
from viruses and other secu-
rity threats.
position it on a surface that is
at elbow-height when you are
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Remember to type with the
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“This shows there’s a major
gap that leaves customers easy
prey to counterfeiters,” Hartje
said.
James Edwards, a cus- that “After purchasing what I
tomer in Florida, recounts
his experience as a victim of
counterfeiting: “I found out I
had a counterfeit copy of Win-
dows when I went through the
validation process. The sell-
er’s price was only a bit lower
than the market average, so
I just thought I was getting a
better deal.”
Pirates and counterfeit-
ers are becoming increasingly
more sophisticated, and their
nongenuine software is be-
coming harder to spot. Eighty-
six percent of the Microsoft
If you are working with a lap-
top computer, place the lap-
top on your lap, sit back in
the chair, and type with your
hands in a neutral position on
the keyboard. If you only have
a single hand or restricted mo-
bility in one hand, consider
using a one-handed computer
keyboard.
Positioning the Mouse
When using a computer
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survey respondents cited qual-
ity as the No.1 factor when de-
termining if a product is genu-
ine.
So what should consum-
ers do if they can’t touch, feel
or get a good look at the prod-
ucts they find online?
“The best way customers can
protect themselves is if they
buy from someone they know
and can speak with directly,”
Hartje said. “Buying from a
computer manufacturer or an-
other reputable reseller is the
safest way to buy software on-
line.”
Linda Elmenhorst, a cus-
tomer in Oklahoma, shared
thought was a legitimate pack-
age of Microsoft Office soft-
ware and loading it, I went to
a Microsoft Web site to check
for updates and other soft-
ware. It would not validate
that it was a genuine product.
I needed this software to per-
form business functions and
wanted the updates and down-
loads.”
Microsoft provides free
and easy-to-use tools that cus-
tomers can use to determine
if their software is genuine.
The How to Tell Web site,
mouse, position the mouse on
a surface that is close to your
body and near elbow-height
or slightly above. If you use a
keyboard platform, make sure
it is equipped with a mouse
platform.
The best designed mouse
platform is one that can be
moved slightly above the key-
board keys. As you hold the
mouse in position it will posi-
tion your hand into the most
neutral posture.
Positioning the
Computer Screen
Position the computer screen
directly in front of you while
you are working. Sit back in
your chair, hold your arms out
in front of you with your hands
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howtotell, features pictures of
recently seized software and
guidance on what consumers
should look out for when buy-
ing software online.
Questions that consum-
ers should be asking before
they purchase software in-
clude these:
• Are you buying from a repu-
table reseller?
• Would you be able to con-
tact the reseller personally if
there were issues?
• Have you checked the soft-
ware manufacturer’s Web
site for suggested sources for
their software?
• Is all the normal documen-
tation that you expect to see
provided with the product?
Customers who have
been duped into purchasing
pirated or counterfeit soft-
ware should return to the re-
seller and ask for their money
back. They may also want
to contact their credit card
company to see if there is
recourse and report the pi-
rated Microsoft software to
piracy@microsoft.com or at
www.bsa.org for other prod-
ucts.
outstretched. Your fingers
should just about touch the
center of the computer screen.
In this position the com-
puter screen is at the correct
height, at the right distance
from your eyes, and centered
on your body. Try to use a
LCD screen rather than a CRT
screen to avoid screen flicker-
ing.
If you use a laptop com-
puter, position the screen at a
comfortable viewing height
and angle. Make sure that your
computer screen is free from
any reflected light in the work-
space. Position your computer
screen away from an unshaded
window. If the position of your
computer cannot be changed,
cover the window with a blind
or drapes to alleviate screen
glare from reflected light.
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