News For, By and About People
By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
I’m driving home from work. It’s already dark, and the rain is pelting the windshield. In the backseat, I have my workout bag. In less than a mile, I have a decision to make. Do I turn left and go to the gym, or do I continue to drive straight and go home? Then the rationalizations start. What’s the big deal if I miss one workout? I can exercise extra hard tomorrow. My body and my mind are all pleading with me to skip the workout, but I decide to turn left because I gave myself a unique and powerful gift.
Mighty Medicine is having their CD Release Show Saturday, from 8pm-11pm July 23rd at The Creole Gallery (1218 Turner Street, Old Town Lansing). Mighty Medicine has been a power soul, rock, reggae, jazz, blues duo for two years, performing over 400 venues since June of 2009. Members DeShaun Sparkle Snead (vocals and percussion) and Larry Neuhardt (guitar) are excited about the release of their second album.
There are some practical steps that have proven to be beneficial in resolving some of these feelings encountered by those with the Caretakers Syndrome.
By Dessina King, LPN
Whether you are charged with caring for a special needs child, an elderly parent, or a debilitated spouse, fulfilling the role of caregiver can be an arduous task. From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, you are caring for someone who can’t care for themselves. Their needs always come first. Your day is consumed with where they have to be, what they need to eat, what medicines need to be given, and every other aspect of their daily activities.
But what happens when you just don’t feel like it that day?
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I have several co-workers I consider friends whom I’ve talked with quite candidly about how I feel about our team and personal issues in my marriage. Now I’m hearing some of this information in our office grapevine, and I’m really upset. How can I make sure that what I say to my friends stays private?
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
What age should you file for Social Security benefits? It’s one of the most critical decisions you’ll make that affects long-term retirement security.
By Eunice B.
Reference Librarian
Submitted on July 6, 2011
The Capital Area District Library strives to be as accessible as possible to all. Our goal is for the library to be enjoyable and useful to everyone, regardless of ability. As stated in our Accessibility Policy:
According to the CDC, by 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 years and older is estimated to be 71.5 million, more than double what it is now. That is larger than the current combined population of the entire states of California, Texas, and New Jersey!
Left: Leola “Lee” Taylor celebrating her 70th birthday. She is staying fit and healthy by following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother by 
volunteering, eating right and exercising.
TNCP photos
LANSING, MI — Leola Taylor, who is known in the neighborhood as “Queen Mother Nana Lee” and to the community as “Lee Taylor”, knew something was brewing but could not quite put her finger on it. All of the questions from family members and covert activities had her suspicious but she did not find out that her loved ones planned a special 70th birthday party until she walked through the doors of the room.
Home cooking for a new generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.
By Sharon Fox
Sauce:
3/4 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
…2 tablespoons prepared white horseradish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Studio: Warner Bros. (100 min.)
Plot: Three miserable men take it upon themselves to get back at their evil bosses.
Cast: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ***
By Samantha Ofole-Prince
Anyone who has ever worked in an office will certainly be able to identify with the insane antics of beleaguered workers Nick (Jason Bateman), Dale (Charlie Day) and Kurt (Jason Sudeiki), who are completely miserable in their jobs.