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50+ CROWD | Volume 1 • Issue 7 | November, 2005 |
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By Andy Humm
NYC Plus presents a monthly round-up of news and events that have the greatest impact our lives.
REFLECTION
“Everyone Won’t Like You and That’s Not a Bad Thing”
By Wickham Boyle
Hard-earned rule of life: Don’t move (with heart in hand) toward the enemy.
HUMOR
“My Accidental Accessories”
By Kent Doyle
His half of the marital spoils included two little white dogs. Why couldn’t he get the point across to admiring women that they were a package deal?
MONEY MATTERS
“Loans In Reverse: Are They Good for My Needs?”
By Don Conrad and Hammid Firoozeh
Reverse mortgages can help some homeowners make ends meet. But younger seniors might do better to explore other avenues.
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In This Issue
GUIDANCE
“I Just Got Diagnosed: Now What?”
By Gary R. McClain
The diagnosis is in, and it’s scary. But whether a medical diagnosis propels you into flight, freeze, or fight mode, it’s best to remember that you’re in charge.
CAREGIVING
“What To Do When the Call Comes”
By Gary M. Stern
Upon learning that his 85-year-old mother has fallen down, a seasoned journalist applies his reporting skills toward acquiring excellent, affordable homecare.
BOOKS
“An Interview With Cynthia Ozick”
By Nan Goldberg
A superb novelist distinguishes between evil in fiction and in the real world.
ESSAY
“Long Road to the Altar”
By Stephen Zanichkowsky
His life consisted of sleeping around, working, and listening to bands. Then, in his fiftieth year, he met Selby, and became the marrying kind.
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FOOD
“Cooking Sans Salt? Better Get to Know Your Tongue”
By Leitha Matz
Low-sodium or salt-free cooking needn’t mean bland. When reducing or eliminating saltiness, remember your palette of flavors and look to the sweet, sour, bitter, and savory to pick up the slack.
ON FILM
“Tailgunner Joe Goes Down in Flames”
By Jerry Tallmer
A brilliant movie reminds us how we feared and hated Senator Joseph McCarthy.
MEMORY
“Aller/Retour: Paris”
By Marcelline Krafchick
Stranger on a bus: The façade peels away.