The Pilot -- April 2013 Issue

Volume 43 Number 4

THE PILOT
Redwood Shores Community Association

RSCA Calendar

April 2013

•2013 Summer Concerts - at Marlin Park Sundays from 5 to 7pm June 23 – THE HOUSEROCKERS - Rock/Soul July 21 – HIGHWATER BLUES - Blues Aug. 18 – RODEO HOUSE - Country

•2013 Levee Cleanup – Saturday – August 24th, 8am to 12:00pm at Mariner’s Park. Barbecue lunch to follow

The excitement mounted as lines formed at the designated age areas. At 1pm, the ready-set-go announcement was made. After the hunt was over the Easter Bunny was available for a photo ops, RWC Police Cadets were there doing the Fingerprint Identification Program, and the RWC Fire Department was there inviting the children to sit in the firetruck. Last but not least, RSCA would like to say thank you to Mayling Lau for being our Easter Bunny. All in all, it was a very exciting day.

RSCA’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Eggstravaganza 2013

For more photos, see page 9

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REDWOOD SHORES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205 Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173 rsca.org

2013 Board PRESIDENT Harris [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Sue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.org SECRETARY Lynn [email protected] TREASURER Stephen [email protected] PAST PRESIDENT Doug [email protected] BOARD MEMBERS Lynn Adams Mayling Bellingham Stephen Bellinghan Nina Boire Doug Crisman Jim Cvengros Carol Ford Amir Higgy Mike Mancusi Carol Mertens Sue Nix Harris Rogers Clemencia Rodriquez Andrew Young

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The Board of Directors meets promptly at 7pm, the third Thursday of each month at The Redwood Shores Library

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Table of Contents

25th Annual Beautification Program Disaster Preparedness Dear RWS Parents Therapist’s Corner RWS For the Birds

Change Your Batteries, AAUW Meeting

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Do You Suffer With Back Pain? Crew Racing In The Shores Seven Tips Towards Better Fitness, Library My Dog Doesn’t Pay Attn. To Me Change In Sam Trans Service Climate Sign Spruced Up Opera Coming To RWC

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For CC&R Copies, Carol Ford - [email protected]

The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA). Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

What’s Your Fashion Equity

Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Appreciation

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5 Things To Do For Pet First Aid Month Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha & Students Mohammed Cross The Road Speaking Successfully, Long Term Care

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Always let your friends finish their stories because they might have happy endings.

A Tip On Courtesy

If you drive the inside lanes next to the medians on Bridge Parkway or Redwood Shores Parkway, you certainly have noticed and may be one of the people who have complained about the “bumps” in the roadway surface. The rough & broken surface is caused by roots of the large evergreen trees in the median strips that are growing outward and just under the surface. The Shores is just a few feet above sea level and is mostly built on landfill. There is rock and salty mud just a few feet under the surface which means that the roots of these trees can’t go down — the roots can only grow OUT within the shallow fill near the surface. Until the past few years these large trees and their roots have been an “occasional” problem that was remedied by a “shave & pave” of the roadway. In other words, City workers just scraped off the old roadway surface and the top of some of the tree roots and repaved the roadway surface level again. As these trees in the medians get older and bigger, though, the roots are also growing faster and larger each year. We seem to have reached the point where “shave & pave” is no longer going to be an efficient solution to the problem. This operation would now need to be done almost every year to keep the affected roadway surfaces level & unbroken. We have already been talking with Redwood City Public Works about possible solutions. While we are encouraging the City to examine ALL possible solutions, it appears that the only real and long-term solution will likely be to remove these older trees in the medians and replace them with trees that have different root structures that don’t “spread out” like the existing evergreens. RSCA, RSOA, and others in our community will be working with the City to develop recommendations for an aesthetically pleasing tree and landscape plan for the median strips along with a timeline for the median work. We will then want to organize at least one meeting with the community to answer questions and to discuss options the City has considered, what recommendations are being made, and how the City plans to proceed with the work. None of this is going to happen quickly. Please know that we will keep you advised in The PILOT and by email… If you are not already on our email list, go to our web site at RSCA.org. At the top of the left column is a big yellow button that says “Join our email list”. Just click on that button and add yourself to our list. RSCA’s PRIVACY POLICY: Your information is for use only by the Redwood Shores Community Association in contacting you. We do not sell, share, or provide our contact list to any other person or organization. If you do not wish to continue to receive occasional emails from RSCA on Shores events and issues, you can simply use the “SafeUnsubscribe” link at the bottom of each email we send to remove your email address from our list. Even if you unsubscribe, you will continue to receive The PILOT and other postal mailing we are required to make throughout the year.

“Bumps” in the Road…

President’s Memo for April 2013

We get occasional requests to publish Shores crime reports in The PILOT. Because of our editorial deadlines the information we could publish would be limited and out of date, while the most current and very best public source of information on police activity is readily available online at http://crimereports.org. Please go to that web site. The first thing you need to do is enter “94065” in the search box where it says “Enter Address Here”. Next, go to the “Advanced Search” where you can select a “date range” (I usually look at 30 days, but you can use the calendar boxes to the right to choose other date ranges, but only 30 days at a time.) There are lots of selections for whatever type of crime or police activity you want to see. (I usually select ALL of them.) And for comparison, zoom out and look at San Mateo and other parts of Redwood City. Belmont, Foster City, and CHP reports are not yet in this system. Just a note from RWC PD. There are several theft reports that show up here as “B&E” (breaking & entering), although in most cases there was no “breaking”—cars or home doors were left unlocked! Your best deterrent to theft out here is to… LOOK OUT! And if you see something suspicious… LOCK UP! You and your neighbors also need to…

Crime Reports for the Shores

by Harris Rogers

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This last point is important. You know your neighbors and surroundings. If something doesn’t look right, call our police. Our officers keep telling us they would rather check it out and find everything OK than find out later there was a problem and no one called. Remember that we live in one of the safer areas of the peninsula. The fact that we have limited access to our residential areas is a “natural deterrent”. This is just another one of the things that make the Shores a great place to live. Do your part to keep the Shores a SAFE place to live!

SAY SOMETHING! Call police at 369-3333 and let them check it out.

Your Redwood City firefighters enjoy opportunities to connect with the people they serve. We hope by this announcment in the Pilot, that the RWS community will take part in using this service. Staying connected via social media is an important part of our service to the community. We’ve noticed a steady increase in followership on Twitter as we’ve tweeted safety information, pictures with captions from incidents and messages of community interest. Please follow us at Twitter@redwoodcityfire

Tweet With RWC Fire Department

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Redwood City—This renowned, community building activity invites people from throughout the City to nominate a property (their own or someone else’s) as an example of helping to beautify our community.

25th Annual Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program

Nominations may now be submitted for the Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program! All the details are below. The deadline is May 31.

25th Annual Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program honors community building efforts in making Redwood City more attractive

For the 25th consecutive year, Redwood City residents, non-profit organizations, and businesses are showing their civic pride by submitting nominations for the Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program. The community is invited to participate in this remarkable anniversary of the renowned Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program by nominating a worthy project or property!

Applications for the 2013 program are available online, or by visiting City Hall (1017 Middlefield Road), or by calling 780-7300. The deadline for nominations is 5 pm May 31st, 2013. Recognition Awards will be presented at a subsequent City Council meeting.

Individuals, homeowners associations, apartment complexes, businesses, non-profits, and others are invited to participate by nominating their own or others’ projects in a variety of categories, including: best architectural design; best remodel; best historical restoration; most beautiful garden or landscape; best compatible building and garden or landscape; and more.

Daylight Time Savings has started, and you’ve already changed your clocks (yes – forward)! Once again, our Fire Department is urging residents to use this opportunity to also check/change the batteries in your smoke / CO (carbon monoxide) alarm. That’s right, a CO alarm is now required in most households, by state law, and it’s a great idea. Fresh batteries allow smoke and CO alarms to do their jobs saving lives by alerting families of a fire or a buildup of deadly carbon monoxide in their homes. Nationwide, it’s estimated that two-thirds of fire deaths occur in homes where there are no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. That is why it is important to replace batteries at least once every year and to test your alarms every month to make sure they work. Residents should have smoke alarms on every level of their home, outside bedrooms and inside each bedroom. CO is called the “invisible killer,” because it is a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. Because of this, people may not know they are being poisoned. Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete burning of fuel in various products, including furnaces, portable generators, fireplaces, cars and charcoal grills. That is why it is important to have working CO alarms in the home, on each level and outside each sleeping area. For more information on fire safety visit www.redwoodcity.org/fire 
On Saturday, May 18th at 2 PM the San Carlos/Redwood City branch of AAUW will hold their monthly meeting at the Redwood Shores Library, 339 Marine Parkway, Redwood Shores. New Directions in Supporting Women in Jail will be the topic of discussion led by Supervisor and Board President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Adrienne Tissier and Director for Jail Planning for San Mateo County, Lt. Deborah Bazan. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is free and open to the public.For further information contact Sandra Cooperman, 650-369-2004

Change Your Batteries Now

AAUW Meeting in May

The Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program is an easy and fun way to foster civic pride in the Redwood City community, beautify the entire City, and, of course, honor people for their work to make Redwood City a better, more attractive place to live and work. Contact: Crystal Tuifua, (650) 780-7300

The Program is sponsored by the City’s Pride and Beautification Committee, and encourages attractive structural and landscaping improvements in our community. Single- or multi-family residences, apartment complexes, home owners associations, and non-profit or commercial properties are eligible. A panel of volunteer judges will review all entries, including a site visit to the nominated properties. “Before” and “After” photos of all nominated projects are required.

The purpose of the Recognition Program is to encourage the efforts of community members in beautifying and improving their homes, buildings, and properties, and to publicly acknowledge and recognize their pride in being part of the Redwood City community. The Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program helps to promote and enhance a positive community image both within Redwood City, and beyond its borders. The awards show our neighbors and visitors that Redwood City recognizes the importance and value of keeping our City beautiful.

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Redwood Shores We’re For the Birds
By Ramona Ambrozic

References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology website — www.allaboutbirds.org, Birds of North America, A Guide to Field Identification.

Herons are long-legged freshwater and coastal birds in the bird family Ardeidae. There are 64 known species. Several members of the heron family live in the Shores including Great Blue Herons, Great White Egrets, Snowy Egrets, and Black-Crowned Night-Herons. There are probably several more. While the herons are all related, there are some distinct physical differences between the larger herons such as the Blue Herons and the Great White Egrets, and the smaller herons such as the Black-Crowned Night-Heron. Great Egrets and Blue Herons are large, tall birds with long s-shaped necks and very long legs. The Great Egrets and Snowy Egrets exhibit “extra” very showy plumage during the mating season. Night herons— so named because they prefer to hunt for food at night—are smaller, have short necks and look rather squat compared to their egret cousins. In other words, it isn’t obvious that egrets and night herons are related. All herons have harpoon-like bills, some thinner and some thicker. Feather colors range from black, brown, blue and gray to white. Some members of this group, such as the Snowy Egrets and Black-crowned Night-Herons nest in trees. They gather twigs to make platform-like structures. They like to nest in groups, called “colonies”. If you look for them, you might see as many as a dozen nests in one tree. A good place to look for heron nests is in the trees surrounding Sofitel Hotel. Herons are carnivorous. They feed on a variety of small aquatic animals and small fish which are plentiful in our lagoons, making the Shores a good place for them to live and thrive. Standing on the edge of a waterway, motionless, head cocked to give them a wide view, they wait oh-so-patiently, then, with lightning speed they jab the prey with their sharp bill. This “fishing protocol” is typical of all the herons making them a pretty sight along the lagoon banks. A note of clarification: Cranes, which look a lot like herons, don’t live in the Shores. One way to know a heron from a crane is that all herons fly with their long necks retracted while cranes fly with outstretched necks. Another way to tell the difference is that cranes are thicker-bodied and have a shorter neck and bill than herons. Remember: Teach your children to not touch, feed or annoy birds or other wildlife. When you are out walking, please take a moment to pick up plastic wrappers and bags. Birds may mistake small shiny objects for food or become entangled in plastic bags and suffocate.

On a recent foggy morning, Save The Bay policy and restoration staff got to see first-hand the exciting progress taking place at Bair Island, one of the most anticipated marsh restoration projects in San Francisco Bay. Saved by Redwood City residents in the 1980’s from a massive development proposal by Mobil Oil, 3,000-acre Bair Island is home to over 150 species of birds and wildlife, including great blue herons, snowy egrets, the endangered California clapper rail, Salt marsh harvest mouse, and several pods of adorable, yet skittish harbor seals who nurse their pups on the Island. Bair is actually split up into 3 separate islands. The smallest is Inner Bair, which comes right up against Highway 101. Cross over Smith Slough and you’re at Middle Bair, which is more than twice as big. Finally, on the other side of the windy Corkscrew Slough is Outer Bair, which extends out into the open Bay. Major restoration work, which has been going on for several years, is nearing completion. Construction crews have already breached the old levees of Outer Bair, allowing the Bay tides to come back in. This winter, after the installation of two “flow constrictors” in the two major sloughs, the crews breached Middle Bair too. (The flow constrictors are intended to reduce the speed of the water, protecting the nearby Port of Redwood City and Pete’s Harbor marina.) Now workers are nearly finished raising the soil height of Inner Bair (it had subsided over the years), so that it too can be breached and restored back to healthy tidal marsh. The final restoration of Inner Bair won’t likely happen until the late summer or early fall, but limited public access is expected much sooner—as early as this spring—so more people can get a peek at the exciting work underway. A new pedestrian bridge is being installed, which will allow visitors to cross over from Uccelli Boulevard in Redwood City and walk around a triangular section of Inner Bair. Full public access to Inner Bair Island, along with interpretive signs and overlooks, is expected to arrive by the end of the year, opening up a 3-mile loop trail for the estimated 250,000 annual visitors that have been anxiously awaiting the completion of the restoration work. We’ll keep you updated on the progress! Want to learn more about Bair Island? Check out our past blog on Mobil Oil’s plans in the 1980’s to develop the area with thousands of houses, and the courageous Redwood City residents who fought back and saved Bair Island for future generations. Sincerely, Josh Sonnenfeld, Campaign Manager P.S. Help spread the word. Share this story with your networks. This email was sent to Ramona Ambrozic by [email protected]. from Save The Bay, 1330 Broadway, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA 94612

Sea Lions On Bair Island

Photos from left to right – Black Crowned Night Heron, Snowy Egret, Great White Egret &Great Blue Heron

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Eggstravaganza 2013

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The Bellingham Group Selliung, Selling, Sold!

Stephen Bellingham (650) 922-3335

Mayling Bellingham (650) 430-9748 [email protected] [email protected] www.thebellinghamgrouprealtors.com

Discover a Partnership in Excellence

Just Sold Another Home In The Neighborhood

Represented the seller. Sold with mutiple offers for way over asking!!

Thinking about selling? Call us today! 353 Quay Lane Home prices are up up up!!! Redwood Shores
President’s Club Member DRE#70053608

Are You Ready? You can schedule a free two-hour Are You Ready disaster preparation class for your own group, neighborhood, office, business, or team (minimum of 20 people), on your schedule, provided by the Redwood City Fire Department. The presentation will provide valuable and very useful information on topics such as: * * * * * Creating a family/office disaster plan Assembling home/office and portable disaster supply kit Sheltering in place Evacuation procedures Preparing for and responding to specific disasters

Disaster preparedness is something that everyone should think about especially for the protection of their family and home. Here are a couple of tools that offer some basics for making sure you are prepared—a two-hour Are You Ready disaster prep presentation that’s available for your group; and Redwood City’s CodeRED emergency notification system.

Disaster Preparedness – Something Everyone Should Think About

Redwood Shores Resident

In all places, home, work or school, it pays to be ready and prepared to deal with all types of natural and man-made disasters. Here on the Peninsula, we are subject to power outages, earthquakes, fires, floods, severe storms, extreme heat, gas leaks, plane crashes, disease and/or flu pandemics, and a host of other possible situations. The potential for an act of terror adds yet another dimension to disaster awareness and preparedness. When a disaster happens and police, fire and emergency services are spread thin, will you be prepared to care for yourself, family, friends and neighbors?

www.redwoodcity.org/codered to ensure you’re in there, and that the information is up to date. For more information about disaster preparation, please visit www.redwoodcity.org/disasterprep.

The database already contains many thousands of numbers, connected to Redwood City addresses, but you should go to

You can have the system include your cell phone, work phone (even if out of the area), or other alternate number, plus email and text, so you are sure to be called when a CodeRED alert is activated in the area of your home or business.

CodeRED is Redwood City’s emergency notification system which allows us to telephone (and text and email) targeted areas or neighborhoods, or the entire City in the event of an emergency situation, and deliver a pre-recorded message.

And, it’s equally important to be sure you get notified when an emergency situation occurs in your neighborhood or area.

Schedule a FREE presentation for your group. Please contact: Redwood City Fire Department Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Christy Adonis at (650) 780-5798 or [email protected]

The Redwood City Fire Department offers training at the Fire Station or at your own preferred location, to neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and community groups of 20 or more.

Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry 278 Redwood Shores Parkway (Next to the Nob Hill Market) Redwood Shores

ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.

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Let us know if you’d like to try nitrous oxide to feel more relaxed during your next dental appointment.

YOU CAN CONTROL THE EFFECTS – We can adjust the dosage of the nitrous oxide gas to fit you needs. You can also control its effects by controlling your breathing. The more deeply you breath through your nose, the more you’ll feel its effects, and you can safely drive after the dental appointment.

WHAT TO EXPECT – You breathe nitrous oxide through a small mask that covers your nose, Within just a few minutes, you will notice it’s effects. Most people experience a sense of relaxation, happiness, slight numbness, and a disconnection from what’s happening around them.

We administer nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” to our patients for its calming effect. Although it does a great job of decreasing a patient’s perception of discomfort, we’ll still use a local anesthetic to numb the area we’re treating. We won’t use nitrous oxide if you’re pregnant, have an inner ear infection, or suffer from asthma.

NITROUS OXIDE

Tel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564
www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com

The search for my replacement will be a process of gathering information from our school community while a posting of my position will be announced. Your children have inspired me to continue learning and a new adventure awaits me. Continue to make a difference in positive ways! Sincerely, Cherie Ho, Sandpiper Principal

I will deeply miss the people who have been such a support to me during my years of service. I was fortunate to have mentors who believed in my abilities to lead and teach during the reforms in education and in the economic hardships that education is still undergoing. The challenges continue as we design the strategic plan for the 21st century and I will miss the excitement that change brings.

Life is a journey of great memories, challenges, breathtaking experiences, joy and sadness. My journey as an educator for the district will be completed by the end of the school year. I am retiring after 40 years in education, but with incredible memories of all the wonderful people I’ve met and worked with in this dynamic community. The joy of my work has been in the creative aspects of building a community of learners who will lead in the next generation. I have been honored by the district to be able to bridge the educational philosophy to two new schools in the Redwood Shores community, Sandpiper and Redwood Shores Elementary. I am also grateful for the years spent at Nesbit, creating new programs to meet the needs of students and families.

Dear Redwood Shores Seal Parents and Families,

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Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on the musculoskeletal and nervous system in the body. Chiropractors go through intensive schooling and training to learn a broad scope of diagnostic skills, which may include nutritional advice or therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, in addition to manual spinal adjustments, to use as part of the treatment plan. Chiropractors see patients for numerous reasons. Some of which may be for neck pain, joint pain in the knee or shoulder, or migraines; but one of the most common reasons is for back pain. Statistics reveal that “31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time”. So odds are that either you, or someone you know suffers from back pain as we speak. Other facts stated from the American Chiropractic Association about back pain are: One half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.

Do you suffer from back pain?
By Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C.

Dr. Jenny Kim D.C.

130 Shoreline Dr. #130 Redwood City, CA 94065
www.PremierChiropractic.com

650-631-1500

Chiropractic is a safe and effective treatment for back pain, as well as all the other pains listed earlier in the article, for patients of all ages. Chiropractors can use spinal manipulation to increase mobility to the spinal joints, as well as therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises to help restore proper muscle movement by stretching shortened muscle fibers and connective tissues. Here are some tips to help prevent back pain: -Regular chiropractic adjustments -Maintain a healthy diet and weight -Exercise regularly, which includes stretching before and after the activity -Drink lots of water keep your body hydrated–including your spinal discs -Do not twist your body when bending over to lift an object

However, another key element to back pain is controlling it to a minimal degree or stopping it from occurring before it happens. Research shows that individuals, as well as employers and corporations, save more money when they invest in preventative health care versus treatment for someone in pain. Usually when a patient seeks chiropractic care when they are in pain, it is an indication that the body has been responding to the injured area for quite some time before it elicits a pain response. This is another reason why getting the spine checked-out by a chiropractor before a person actually “feels the pain” can be far more beneficial for the patient.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. And back pain is the second most common reason people visit the doctor. Back pain can be caused by various reasons. For example, old sport injuries or accidents that injured the back may have never healed properly causing limited range of motion due to scar tissue build-up, or poor posture from prolonged sitting in front of a computer desk can complicate bone and joint structure and tighten the back muscles. These are just a couple of the many reasons that can cause someone to have back pain.

Dr. Angelo Charonis D.C. Dr. Catherine Nghiem-Shum LAc.,QME

Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C. practices at Premier Chiropractic Clinic in Redwood Shores. This reprint is part of a bimonthly Health Newsletter program. If you would like to be included in future Health Newsletters, log onto www.PremierChiropractic.com and sign up with your email address to receive our monthly newsletters by email. Information provided courtesy of American Chiropractic Association (ACA) www.acatoday.org

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The answer is both very simple and exceedingly complicated. In my career as a therapist, I have found few circumstances that make me feel as powerless as does helping someone cope with the loss of a loved one. Although most people are in some way familiar with the stages of grieving, everyone experiences loss in their own way. Some people find comfort in talking with others, while others need quiet time alone. Some let the tears come freely, while others experience the sadness more internally. There is no one right way to grieve, just as there is no time frame for the healing.

Intellectually, we all know this is the cycle of life. And at some point it will be our time, too. Like millions of others every year, my father’s death really wasn’t a tragedy. He lived a long life. When people say to me that he’s now at peace, I agree with them. Then why am I left with such an empty feeling at times?

My father was 88 years old when he died in January. He lived a life full of tremendous successes, and also full of colossal disappointments. From being a World War II hero to a titan in the business world, he had enough experiences to fill several lifetimes. When he faced failure it seemed as if he would just shrug it off and try again until he succeeded. That was my father. He could do anything. Now he’s gone.

When an Aging Parent Dies

The Therapist’s Corner

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While there may be no right way to grieve, ignoring the process isn’t healthy. If there are feelings present, they will need some expression. That may involve talking to friends and family, or perhaps to clergy. Some people find comfort in journaling by writing about their thoughts and feelings. Seeing a therapist may be especially important if the grieving appears to be turning into depression, which is best addressed by seeing a professional.

When an aged parent dies there can be a tendency to unreasonably expect that the grieving should be quick. Even if you anticipate the loss, the finality of death can bring with it an array of emotions that may catch you by surprise. In addition to sadness, it is normal to feel anger and hurt, especially if the parent died with issues you had with him/her still unresolved. Guilt too may be present, often times when realistically there may not be anything to feel guilty over. Even understandably feeling relieved that a parent’s suffering is over can itself trigger such feelings.

As is often said, time can be a great healer. I expect a year from now that the sadness I feel will be different than it is today. Will it be gone entirely? I doubt it. But that’s OK. He was after all my father. Scott M. Granet, LCSW is a long-time resident of Redwood Shores, and is director of the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California in Redwood City. He would like to hear your suggestions for future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-3325 or [email protected].

Friday, April 19th – University of Washington Saturday, April 20th – Stanford Invitational Sunday, April 21st – Stanford Invitational

April Crew Racing In Redwood Shores

The Bridge Parkway bridge is another great place to watch the race. The bridge is at the 1000-meter mark so you can see the start of the race to the bridge or from the other side of the bridge you can see the last half of the race to the finish. If you choose the bridge you will

The lagoon is narrow for the first 1000 meters, so if you know someone who lives there, the boats race by their docks within 20 feet.

Another place to get close is under the bridge at Bridge Parkway. This is the 1000-meter mark and the boats are at full flight. Here you get a feeling for the synchronicity required to get maximum speed. You hear the Cox, (that little 100 lb squirt) driving the powerful rowers in her boat. It is her responsibility to carry out the coach’s strategy and drive her crew to get maximum effort.

Blvd. Here you can get a feeling for what it takes to get the boats lined up for the start and then feel the power generated and precision required by the rowers on the starters “Go”. At the starting line, there is a rope stretched across the lagoon about 4 feet above the water. The rower in the third or fourth seat holds the rope to align the boat at the starters direction. When the boats are aligned, the starters commands are, “release the rope, attention, GO”. The boats seem to leap forward at that moment.

If you want to see the racing up close you can view the start at Shell

It is great to take a bike and spend time at all of these places. Bring your camera as there are great photo ops everywhere. Take advantage of an activity that makes Redwood Shores special. – Pilot Staff

The finish line is approximately 60 meters from the end of the lagoon. The race finishes can be viewed from Twin Dolphin Drive or the Sofitel Hotel.

A great place to get the feeling for boat racing and what it takes to prepare is the Launch Dock and Boat Staging Area at Paragon Point. This is a beehive of activity with the participants rigging and unrigging their boats. The boats are being carried to the dock and placed onto the water by the crew. This is team headquarters where supporters and family hang out, lot’s of action being with the athletes up close and personal.

be joined be teammates, family and friends of the rowers who shout encouragement to the racers as they pass under the bridge.

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Seven Tips Toward Better Fitness
by Linda Shiue, M.D.

1.Limit your screen time to less than two hours a day. Being sedentary, as in spending time sitting in front of a TV or computer, is strongly linked to obesity and related diseases. If your job requires a lot of screen time, note that simply standing rather than sitting while doing those same activities will make a difference. 2. If you haven’t been exercising regularly, start slow. Consider signing up for a few personal training sessions at a gym. You’ll learn how to exercise safely and will gradually work up to your fitness goals. 3. Find a fitness buddy. You’ll keep each other motivated and honest, and it’s a positive and healthy way to spend time with friends. 4. Make it a family activity. At least once a week, take a family walk or hike, or bicycle together as a family. You live in the beautiful Bay Area and are lucky enough to have many trails right outside your door. 5. Mix it up. Boredom is the biggest enemy of maintaining an exercise regimen, so vary your exercise. Walk or jog on some days; take a yoga or spinning class on others. 6. Leave the car at home. If possible, try walking or biking to work, school or to run errands. It’s a good way to make exercise part of your normal daily routine without having to schedule extra time. 7. Track your steps. Getting an inexpensive pedometer (there’s an app for that) can be a good way of making sure you reach your fitness goals. Aim for 10,000 steps a day. For more information about how to live an active, healthy life, check out these additional resources: •http://letsmove.gov (the First Lady’s campaign for healthier kids) •http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/ index.html (national physical activity guidelines) •http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseforbeginners/a/ howmuchexercisedoyouneed.htm (helpful sample exercise “schedule” to get you started) Remember that before beginning any new exercise routine, it’s best to visit your doctor and get personalized recommendations. Good luck with your new fitness program! Photo Caption: Dr. Linda Shiue is an internal medicine physician at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s Redwood Shores Health Center. Endnote: The Palo Alto Medical Foundation and column editor Arian Dasmalchi provide this monthly column.

OK, so at this point we’re well into the New Year. Have you kick-started that New Year’s resolution fitness plan yet? If not, don’t delay any longer. Here are seven simple tips to help you get started:

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Practice this exercise in many different locations. Gradually fade out food rewards. Once the dog is looking at you in response to

Start this exercise in a quiet room in your house without the distractions of children or other pets. Sit in front of your dog, say his name, and show him a pea-sized dog treat. Once he notices the treat, lead his head side to side a couple of times before saying, ”Yes! Good Boy!” and giving him the treat. (Your dog is also learning to follow hand cues in this lesson.) Do this four more times, having the dog follow the food in several directions before he gets his reward. Now move the hand with the treat up to your forehead as you say the dog’s name. Reward him as he looks at your face. Repeat this several times. Now say the dog’s name and move your hand to your forehead without any food. Reward him when he looks at your face without any food in your hand. Repeat this three or four times. Next say the dog’s name while you move your empty hand to your eyes. Reward the dog only when he looks at your eyes. Fade out the hand motion but continue to use the dog’s name. At this stage the dog is only rewarded for eye contact—not for staring at the treats in your other hand.

The first step in training your dog to do anything is to teach him to focus on you. It takes practice to get your dog to consistently look at you when you say his name. Once he does, he’ll be ready to learn whatever other commands you want to teach him.

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his name, you can reward him with praise or petting. Soon your dog will consistently provide eye contact, and this focus will enable him to quickly learn other behaviors. Written by Jean Cary, Service Dog Tutor. For help improving your dog’s behavior or to teach him useful tasks, contact her at (650) 593-9622.

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* Route 260 – Saturday Service will be discontinued * Route 270 – Operate 30 minute southbound service to Marsh Road via Veterans, Broadway and Bay; and 60 minute northbound services from Marsh Road, via East Bayshore and Veterans. Discontinue service to Seaport Center office park. * Route 275 – A new route will replace a portion of existing Route 296 along Woodside Road and operate every

For Redwood City and Redwood Shores, the proposed route changes include:

After several community meetings, city council presentations, over 1,200 comments and emails and public comments, the Board will be considering changes to a number of routes throughout the SamTrans system. Every comment received was carefully evaluated. Options were reviewed, nearby routes were considered, and where possible, services were improved.

As a Director on the Board of SamTrans and a member of the SamTrans Service Plan (SSP) Committee, staff has spent the past two years studying how it can improve bus service on our “fixed routes.” Ridership has been declining for the past several years, necessitating a comprehensive review of the bus system: looking for what is working, identifying what is not working, and asking the question about where are people are trying to get to and from on SamTrans.

No More Sam Trans Bus Service On Saturday’s By Fall

The SamTrans Board has scheduled a public hearing at its meeting on April 3, 2013 to hear comments on the proposed Service Plan changes. If approved, the changes will be implemented between the Fall of 2013 and the Spring of 2014.

30 minutes on weekdays and every 60 minutes on Saturday. Selected Saturday trips will operate to Cañada College.

For additional information, please go to the SamTrans website at www.samtrans.com Submitted by Jeff Gee

Some of you have seen that we’ve turned off the lights on the “Climate Best” archway on Broadway at Spring/Maple. Why? Because this iconic sign underwent a major cleaning and repair. After a strong power wash of the entire structure, the neon sign boards were removed on March 4. All the neon lights were replaced, and it was given a new paint job. This month we’ll put it back up, and add some “bird proofing” (netting) to help maintain its cleanliness and operation. You’ll see it back up and looking brand new by the end of April.

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Information: Verismo Opera <www.verismoopera.org> Tickets: The Fox Theater <www.foxrwc.com> or 650-369-7770 Performance: April 28, Sunday, 2:00pm, Tickets: $22-$42. Fox Theater, 2223 Broadway St., Redwood City, CA 94063

The FOX THEATER was built in 1929 and was used as a movie house and later a live performing arts center where stars from BB King to Vanessa Williams have performed. The 1400 seat theater now owned by Lori and Eric Lochtefeld has gone through a renaissance with new lights, carpeting, and remodels that have made this theater the next big entertainment hub on the Peninsula. Now the peninsula cities can enjoy all the great shows, operas and bands right in their own backyard, at great prices and no traffic and parking nightmares that come with traveling to San Francisco. Check out their website to find Broadway Shows, Symphony, Big Band Swing, and now Opera.

Hear some of Verdi’s most melodious music including his exciting Anvil Chorus sung by Spanish gypsies. Set in Spain in the early 15th century, the opera is full of dramatically powerful scenes: tales of flames at the stake, kidnapping and revenge master-minded by Azucena, the conniving gypsy woman; a mysterious troubadour and Leonora who loses her heart to him; the drama of war waged on a castle fortress; and two brothers separated at birth who unknowingly become mortal enemies

Big companies like SF Opera or the New York Met spend millions on elaborate sets and large orchestras. Verismo Opera necessarily follows a chamber music tradition of a small orchestra and modest sets. But the most important aspect of an opera production is the quality of the singers, and Verismo Opera boasts a first rate level of talent: Jennifer der Torossian, Frederick Winthrop, Liliane Cromer, Christopher Wells, Eric Coyne and Marsha Sims. Few places in the world are blessed with the number of gifted singers found in the Bay Area.

With ticket prices approaching $300 for a seat at the San Francisco Opera, it’s no wonder opera is often perceived as an elite, acquired taste of the well to do. For a parody of the fanciness, think of the Marx Brothers’ 1935 classic “A Night at the Opera.” So what do you get for a mere $22-42? What you get is a labor of love provided by the excellent talent of Verismo Opera. Verismo Opera was founded by long-time San Francisco Opera chorister Fred Winthrop who has performed in over 5,0000 opera productions with: Opera Pacific, Long Beach Opera, Los Angeles Opera, San Diego Opera, Honolulu Opera and San Francisco Opera and has sung on stage alongside international vocal celebrities such as Pavarotti, Carreras and Domingo and even sang in one of their famous Three Tenor Concerts. Fred developed an ambition to bring opera to the community at affordable prices. Marsha Sims, the Associate Director of Verismo Opera is a resident and music teacher, right here in Redwood Shores.

On the 200th anniversary of the great opera composer Giuseppe Verdi’s birth the FOX THEATER in REDWOOD CITY will host the opera IL TROVATORE on April 28, 2013 at 2pm. One of the composer’s greatest masterpieces, this is an event sung by a stellar cast who has sung on the stages of San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and in Europe. The opera will be produced with the collaboration of two regional opera companies: Bay Shore Lyric Opera and Verismo Opera with orchestra and English supertitles.

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APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS ! Or so the old saying goes. We need more rainfall and soon the meteorologists claim – bring it on, but please let it be soothing gentle rain during the evening hours when we are home relaxing with family and friends, and not on the freeways struggling with our daily commute and hordes of drivers who seem to lose their patience and whatever driving skills they may have learned years ago as soon as the pavement gets wet. Those of us who were raised in colder climates seem to be more adept at navigating those wet, slippery, snowy or icy roadways! Or at least we like to believe we are. We’re heading down to Palm Springs in early April – our traditional annual trek to the desert for sunshine, rest, reading and relaxation. Years ago, we would drive to the desert – an always hilarious road trip adventure with good friends. Since I adore driving, I was always the designated driver, and felt best when I was behind the wheel of the car. SF to Palm Springs – no problem! One of the best sights as we sped down the Grapevine was seeing the adjacent hills ablaze with springtime golden poppies and blue lupine – it was such a spectacular sight that it almost took your breath away. Now we fly south, and I always miss those yellow and blue hills. Some of our readers have asked for vegetarian recipes, so I thought that I would share our daughter’s favorite easy, vegan Black Bean Chili and Vegetables recipe that she first made several years ago when they decided to become vegan for Lent. That well intentioned resolution did not last very long at all, but she still makes this great flavorful and easy chili recipe. If you aren’t vegan, you can always top the chili with a little cheese and/or sour cream! Black Bean Chili with Vegetables 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Medium Onion, chopped (small dice) 1 Green Bell Pepper, seeded, chopped (small dice) 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 1 Large Carrot, peeled, chopped (small dice) 1 Pound Zucchini, chopped (medium dice) 1 Cup Frozen or Fresh Corn (defrosted if frozen) 2 Cups Vegetable Broth 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin 1 Teaspoon Oregano 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 28 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes (we like Muir Glen) 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste 1 15 Ounce Cans Black Beans (Low Sodium), drained and rinsed 1 Bunch Cilantro, chopped 2 Teaspoons Agave Nectar Juice from One Lime Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the onions and green bell peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, about 4 – 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, cayenne and black pepper, and cook, stirring constantly until the spices are fragrant. Mix in the carrots, zucchini and corn. Add the vegetable broth. The vegetables should be submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer, covered, until the carrots are tender and the zucchini is soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, black beans, and cilantro. Cover and continue cooking until the mixture is slightly thickened – about 10 minutes. Mix in the agave and lime juice. Add more salt to taste, if necessary, and serve. Top with sliced avocado and sprigs of cilantro, or if you wish, grated cheddar cheese or Monterey jack cheese or sour cream. Enjoy – Spring is right around the corner! Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994.

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WINE APPRECIATION
Conventional wine wisdom asserts that grapevines with some maturity produce more interesting and characterful wines than young vines. It is also generally accepted that Old Vines also make more nuanced, attention-grabbing wines than even thirty or forty year old vines. Armed with that perspective, California producers market their Old Vines—particularly Zinfandel—as having very special qualities; the French promote their Vielles Vignes as being something special; and the Germans tout their Alte Reben as being exceptional.
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What brought this to mind was my browsing in a retail wine store wherein I noticed that one Zinfandel producer had labeled theirs as coming from Ancient Vines. While I was aware of Old Vines, I had never seen Ancient Vines before. What was it— other than age—that makes them so unique and so appealing? As with other designations on the wine bottle, like Reserve and its numerous prefixes—Vintners, Special, Limited, Proprietor’s or Grand—there is no industry or government regulated definition of either Old Vines or Ancient Vines, and there is no widely agreed to minimum legal age by either body. However, many in the California wine business refer to the hierarchy suggested by Ravenswood’s founder Joel Peterson, which put young vines in the 0-10 years group, middle age vines in the 10-50 category, old vines in the 50-80 years class and ancient vines in the super-senior, over 80 enclave.

So…what’s so special about old and ancient vines? It has to do primarily—though not exclusively—with roots, how deep they grow searching for nutrients, and how its grapes benefit from that life-long, geologic excursion. First, deep-rooted older vines are less affected by weather extremes than shallow-rooted younger ones. Second, older vines move through several layers of soil and absorb a wider variety of nutrients. Third, older vines produce fewer and smaller berries that tend to be more intense and deeper colored. Fourth, combine those aspects and what results is a wine that, rather than being young and overtly fruity, is one with a mature, polished intensity of character. Nuances? For many wine enthusiasts, that’s what it’s all about.

Just as a person in the September of his or her years has accumulated much experience and perspective on the pains and vicissitudes of life, so too—apparently—does a gnarled ninety year old vine. That veteran of the vineyard has weathered the droughts, storms and other viticultural upheavals, and has developed the “wisdom” in its roots that strive for sustenance and survival while its vines strive sunward to process its few, intense berries into a high quality pour. Old timers and Old vines, it seems, are endowed with very special, characterenhancing, time-tested qualities.

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Is your portfolio diverse enough? Does your wardrobe adequately address all aspects of your life? For example, are you heavily invested in work clothes, but sadly lacking in clothes for date night or informal social gatherings? Smart dressers make sure all areas of their life are covered, not just one. Check out my monthly newsletter on my website for more tips on maximizing your wardrobe investment.

How’s your inventory? If your inventory is too low, it’s very difficult to put together outfits. Take stock of what you need (or need to replace) and make a shopping list. Likewise, if you’ve got inventory that you’re not using, it’s taking up valuable space. Cut your losses and write it off so you can make space for new items.

Is it working hard for you? Are you making the most of your assets? What is your most valuable asset – your legs? Arms? Curves? Cheekbones? By knowing your strong points, you’re able to make purchases more wisely. Assets change over time (don’t we know it!) so a periodic reassessment is always a good idea.

This time of year we’re all spending time dealing with finances and the tax man, but have you thought about your fashion portfolio?

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One of the great riches we have here on the Shores is an international gathering of cultures, languages, and traditions. Every time I go for a walk along our lovely levees, I hear at least one conversation in a language not my own, and usually more.

Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?

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April is pet first aid awareness month and I thought I would give you 5 easy tips you can do now. None of these items take that much time, and having done them will save you from “could of, would of, should of” syndrome. 1)Take a pet first aid/CPR class! Knowing what you can do for your animals before an emergency situation arises, can mean the difference between life and death for your animal. This is not meant to take the place of your vet, but taking such a class will give you the knowledge and skills of what to do prior to arriving at your vet.

With this diverse mix of cultures, I’m assuming we have many expressions of faith, though I have not had the chance to dialogue with anyone here at that level. There is a reason for that, since many define what they believe as over and against what someone else believes, and they fear compromising their own beliefs if they pursue any kind of inter-faith dialogue.

Jan Brown is the Owner of Jan’s Pet Sitting and is a Pet Tech® Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at [email protected]

5)Purchase a pet first aid kit! There are many good quality kits you can purchase online. Just make sure you know what the kit you are considering purchasing contains…there is no sense in buying a kit that is nothing more than a bunch of bandages. If you prefer to put your own pet first aid kit together, go for it!

4)And while you are checking those collars, take time to check those ID tags! Is the information on the tags current? Can you read the information on the tag? If you answered “no” to one or both of these questions, make it a priority today and purchase new ID tags.

3)Check those collars! Time has a way of making collars become too loose or frayed. Purchase a new collar if the one you have has seen better days.

And, if your pet is already microchipped, take time now to check now that your contact information is current. Having a microchipped pet with information that is not up-to-date, will only make it more difficult to reunite you with your beloved animal.

2)Is “getting your pet microchipped” still on your “to do” list? Make an appointment today to get your pet microchipped. Many of the local humane societies will microchip your animals for a nominal fee, and often no appointment is needed. Call your local humane society to find out particulars.

I, for one, want to do that, and I welcome any ideas and initiatives any of you have to facilitate that here in our neighborhood of great diversity. Submitted by Pastor Mary Graves

It is striking to me to see how often Jesus moved out of his Jewish neighborhood to engage his Gentile neighbors with love and compassion, and the whole unfolding of the rest of scripture is the story of one barrier after another being overcome by God’s reconciling grace. I have a lot to learn from him and from people like Brian McClaren, because it takes great intentionality to learn about one another’s faith traditions in a respectful and honoring way.

McClaren cites many reasons for inter-faith conversations, beginning with having one Creator and concluding with the fact that the problems of the world are so large that they require all of us working together to solve them.

I am grateful for people like Brian McClaren, author of the book Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? He has risked his own reputation among Christian leaders by eagerly seeking out those from other faiths, not to convert them or to be converted by them, but to learn from them about their faith tradition and to build bridges. His conviction is that the movement of God’s love sends us toward one another with love and hospitality, not fear and hostility.

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In my introduction to this topic, I referred to some typical pitfalls many speakers create, resulting in not achieving their objective, whatever that might be. In this first of several new articles, I will spell out how to become a speaking pro, starting with Basic Speaking Concepts, as follows:

SPEAKING SUCCESSFULLY Part 2

1. Don’t be preachy, smug, or act like a know-it-all. You are the expert on your topic, but if you don’t know the answer to a question, say so, ask if anyone in the audience knows the answer to that question, or you can say that you’ll investigate and get back to them.

Long Term Care insurance can help make sure your lifetime savings and your family’s financial security are protected from the costs of Long Term Care. Before purchasing a policy make sure you understand what is covered and what is not. Look at the Policy’s premiums, benefits, eligibility criteria, elimination periods, duration of benefits and types of services and facilities covered. Find a policy that meets your lifestyle and budget.

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2. Lecturing can be a relatively poor way of communicating. Make it a point to solicit feedback, even with a PowerPoint or slide presentation. In brief, get as much interaction as possible.

3. One way to connect with your audience is to ask, in the beginning, what issues on today’s topic are most important to you. You can even suggest some that you know will generate a raising of hands.

4. Some of your audience will resist what you are saying; others may openly disagree with you. Acknowledge all that, which aids in attendees increasingly accepting new information. This is a tough one for new speakers, but as you work on this, you’ll be amazed how much more quickly you sell your ideas.

Things to think about: * What services are covered in the policy? * How are the benefits paid out? Daily? Monthly? Submit receipts? * Does the policy offer inflation protection? * Discounts available? * Does the policy have a waiver of premium while receiving benefits? * What is the length of the benefit period? * What is the total dollar amount of the benefit? * What is the elimination period and how long is it?

5. Avoid the temptation to rush ahead just to be sure you cover all the material you plan to discuss. It’s far better to cover thoroughly what you can in the time allowed and to let your audience know that is what you are doing. 6. Have fun, whenever appropriate. Even difficult or highly technical subjects can be absorbed more easily if you lighten up, and a good laugh or chuckle can help people stay conscious and stay closer to one another.

These are just a few of the questions one should ask when shopping for a Long Term Care insurance policy, there are lots of options out there. Kendra Bronstein is affiliated with John Hancock Financial Network, Ca Insurance License # OG77962 650-341-5050 ext 158
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8. Your primary goal is always to “Serve The Audience”. One key way to do that is to get out of your head and into those of your audience. In other words, don’t worry about how you are doing and focus your attention on how each member of your audience is doing. My next article will explain exactly how to do that.
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7. If you’re selling a product or service, do not succumb to the temptation to hold back sharing your most valuable information, due to the fear that your services will not be needed afterward. The opposite is true. Sharing your hardwon expertise makes it clear that the audience members are amateurs compared to you. Bear in mind that your “best stuff” took a long time to acquire and really understand, and others will not pick it up right away or even in a few hours.

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