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FROM THE EDITOR
June is finally here! It’s hard to believe we’re half-way to 2027.
Did you know the name June has its origins in Latin, deriving from the word junius, which is believed to be derived from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. In ancient Rome, the month of June was dedicated to Juno, making it a significant and auspicious time for weddings and the beginning of new life.
This bit of trivia is especially interesting to me as my oldest son, Andrew Logan, is getting married in Colorado on June 13th. I’m so excited for the fun, festivities and to officially welcome his new bride, Molli, into our family.
Most likely, when you open this month’s The Grand Season, I’ll be celebrating with our family and friends.
This month please consider supporting the many local businesses that make The Grand Season possible if you need help with any home improvement project.
Happy Father’s Day to all the father’s and grandfather’s. I hope you enjoy the slower days of summer!
Cheers,
Melissa Whitton Editor/Associate Publisher
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If you feel like you have a pill stuck in your throat, try eating a chunk of banana after taking the pill. It will help with the “stuck” feeling.
Use WD-40 to remove sticky residue from price tags.
Are you painting stairs? Paint every other step to start with. When they are dry, go back and paint the others. This way, you can use the staircase anytime during your project.
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INSPIRE SOAR
Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. Lou Holtz
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathingthat’s why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Jim Ryun
Once something is a passion, the motivation is there.
Michael Schumacher
Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.
Norman Ralph Augustine
Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.
Roy T. Bennett
In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it.
Jane Smiley
In life, an abundance of confidence gives us higher motivation, persistence, and optimism and can allow us to accomplish things we otherwise might not have undertaken.
Whitney Tilson
I’ll always use the negativity as more motivation to work even harder and become even stronger.
Tim Tebow
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1. Where did Beatle George Harrison get his idea for “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”?
2. Paul Revere & the Raiders were originally known by what name?
3. What was the Big Bopper’s real name?
4. Which artist released an album titled “Highway 61 Revisited”?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I’ll try every trick in the book, With every step that you take, everywhere that you look.”
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DINING GUIDE
The Statue of Liberty is made of more than 300 layers of copper.
If the U.S. Army were a city, it would be the 10th largest in the country, having more people than popular cities such as San Francisco; Jacksonville, Florida; and Austin, Texas.
In 1960, the average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome was 10 years. By 2007, the average had risen to 47 years.
Jupiter contracts by about 2 centimeters per year as it radiates internal heat into space.
The five-second rule is, sadly, a myth, since bacteria can live after four weeks on carpet.
During the Middle Ages, people tried a number of ways to cure the black plague, including avoiding bad thoughts, eating and drinking in moderation, and not abusing the poor.
The world’s oldest emergency phone number is the U.K’s 999 number, introduced on June 30, 1937.
Warm Dr Pepper was once a popular Christmas drink and even thought to aid colds and other ailments.
The Zimbabwean dollar bank note holds the record for the greatest number of zeros shown (100,000,000,000,000).
GROWTH PURSUE PURPOSE
After years of planning and saving, you’ve finally achieved your dream of retirement. Then, one day you wake up and realize you have no focus or motivation. Essentially, you have lost your purpose.
But realizing you’ve lost your purpose is just the first step to finding a new one. Some retirees are fully prepared to launch into extensive volunteer work. Others travel and spend time with families. Others lunch with the ladies and play bridge. Still others begin painting or journey into photography. Overall, whatever the new goal is, they have one. But you may not. There are countless books out there about finding your calling. Unfortunately, most of those books are about finding a career you can be passionate about.
So, if you haven’t yet decided what your new purpose will be, perhaps the first question is
whether or not you need one. For many retirees, living with freedom, trying new things, and enjoying life’s endless possibilities is enough – they are content without any “higher” or overarching purpose.
But for many of us, finding a new purpose is necessary and can be a major undertaking. Afterall, retirement is all about pursuing the things you couldn’t while you were younger. Here are a few questions to help open your mind to new possibilities and help you regain your focus and motivation:
What social or ethical issues are most important to me?
What made me happy in my childhood that I’d like to try again? When do I feel the most creative?
How have I made the world a better place?
How can I make the world a better place going forward?
What special talents do I have that I haven’t been able to explore?
What have I thought about trying someday?
What or who touches my heart?
What characteristics do I have that have intrinsic value?
What skills can I use to benefit other people?
Am I more motivated by issues, family, or something else?
Am I where I want to be spiritually and what can I do if I’m not?
What would I regret not doing when I die?
Work on these questions over a period of time. Spend some time each day writing on whichever ones strike you at that moment. As you journal your thoughts and determine what you value, you can begin to shape what your new purpose will be.
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YOU HAPPINESS HABITS
A happy retirement means many things to different people. There are several habits that can help to make your retirement years more gratifying. Here are some ideas to make your life a little happier.
1. Have a bunch of interests.
The happiest retirees know very well how to travel, play and explore, and they wholeheartedly engage in three or more hobbies on a regular basis. Keep in mind, it doesn’t really matter what your interests are. It might be hiking or biking. It might be photography or volunteering. It might even be painting theatrical sets for the community playhouse.
2. Establish satisfying daily routines. Figuring out the right routines that bring you pleasure can take
time. Most retirees may have to experiment quite a bit and accept the fact that it can take a while to figure out which routines work and which don’t.
3. Keep close to your kids — but not too close. The happiness level of most retirees skyrockets when they live near at least one — and preferably two — adult children. But your kids should not be dependent on you. The adult children of the happiest retirees are out in the world living their own lives.
4. Connect with friends. The importance of having friends in retirement cannot be overstated. People with good friends tend to not only be happier but live longer. It’s important that friendships
branch out to your personal interests and that some of these friendships be with younger people, too. In the end, a happy retirement requires friends of different ages from different walks of life.
5. Take your health seriously.
Typically, the happiest retirees also are among the healthiest retirees. While you can’t do a lot about genetics, you can still take simple and regular actions to care for your body. It’s not about dieting but it is about paying attention to what you eat. It’s not about suddenly becoming a gym rat, but it is about finding the time for modest exercise such as walking, biking or swimming every day.
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A Message from Sue Royer
“I was born and raised in inner city Chicago, the sixth of eighteen children with fifteen brothers. Being the oldest daughter, I was always a caregiver which I believe influenced me to pursue work in the healthcare industry. Today, I have three daughters and five grandchildren.
Years ago, I volunteered for hospice and knew immediately that helping seniors was my calling. I was soon employed by hospice but I felt something was missing. I realized it was the limited time I was able to spend with my clients. Having my own business allows me to provide the intimate hands on service needed in our community. I am committed to our seniors throughout their lives and I thank the community for the opportunity to serve.”
Sue RoyerDirector
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Since 2002, AAA Senior Placement AZ has been offering FREE services helping seniors find safe, affordable and loving assisted living.
When it becomes too difficult for you or your loved ones to safely manage daily living and/or manage medical needs, call Sue Royer for help navigating the many options available.
We are specialists in all levels of assisted living care resources with referrals to Arizona’s best:
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HEALTH EMBRACE YOUR STRESS
After retirement, the commute, the deadlines, the demanding boss, and the nine-to-five monotony may be over, but that doesn’t mean your life will automatically be stress- and anxiety-free.
You may worry about managing financially on a fixed income, coping with declining health, or adapting to a different relationship with your spouse now that you’re at home all day. The loss of identity, routine, and goals can impact your sense of self-worth, leave you feeling rudderless, or even lead to depression.
Whatever challenges you’re facing, though, there are healthy ways to ease stress and anxiety, better cope with change, and improve your mood, outlook, and overall well-being.
Adopt a relaxation practice. Regularly practicing a relaxation technique such as meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, yoga, or tai chi can help ease anxiety and stress, lower your blood pressure, and improve your overall sense of well-being.
Get active. Physical exercise is a very effective way to boost your mood, relieve tension and stress, and help you feel more relaxed and positive as you get older. No matter your age or limitations in mobility, there are still ways for you to reap the benefits of regular exercise.
Practice gratitude. It can sound simplistic when you’re in the midst of a major life change, but noting the things you’re grateful for is a quick and easy way to improve your mood and outlook.
Spend time in nature. Spending time in green spaces can relieve stress, put a smile on your face, and deepen your sense of well-being. Try hiking, fishing, camping, or walking in a park, along a beach, or through woods.
Having stress and challenges isn’t all bad for you. At manageable levels, stress can help you build resilience, solve problems, and stay focused, energetic, and engaged. Taking it too easy—spending your days napping, sitting on the couch, dozing in the sun, or watching TV, for example—won’t help keep your brain active and alert.
In fact, a total lack of challenges may even harm your health and lead to cognitive decline and memory problems. The key is to keep challenging your brain without letting stress build up to where it becomes overwhelming and you constantly feel frazzled or anxious.
FLASHBACK
1. While reading about the “I Ching,” Harrison decided to write a song based on the first words he saw upon opening a book at random. The first words he saw were “gently weeps.” The song appears on the group’s double white album, released in 1968.
2. The Downbeats. As Raiders, the group wore Revolutionary War costumes on stage and had their first hit with “Just Like Me” in 1965.
3. Jiles Perry Richardson Jr. He died in the plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens in February 1959.
4. Bob Dylan, in 1965.
5. “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” by Lou Christie, in 1969. The song charted around the globe and spent 12 weeks on the Hot 100.
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REMEMBER WHEN
There are days you wake up and have no motivation to workout. But what happens when the lack of motivation creeps into marriage, and you begin struggling to want to work through marital challenges—it’s time to sound the alarm.
Is it unusual to get to a place in your marriage where you want to give up? Recently, I asked this question to a couple who had been married 40 years.
They looked at me and said “Are you kidding me? Yes!” Then, they shared some dark moments in their marriage. They admitted there were times when they just weren’t sure. But, they also said, “We’re glad we stuck in there because we wouldn’t trade these 40 years for anything.”
How did they stay motivated? The couple told me their secret: “You just have to remember.” “Remember what exactly?”
Remember your why.
Why’d you get married in the first place? People marry for several different reasons: love, kids, or to have companionship. Your why doesn’t have to match anyone else’s why. The never-ending nature of your why can help you outlast the temporary challenges you face in marriage.
Remember your story. Pictures. Videos. Experiences. Memories mean little without the story attached to them. You look at them to remember the story. It connects you with the positive energy captured during the moment that’s worth remembering. Let that energy motivate you to keep going. Your story helps you remember what you’ve built together.
Remember to never stop connecting. Keep searching for better ways to communicate, be playful, and spend quality time with one another. Regardless of how challenging marriage gets, to stop communicating is never the answer. Connecting in hard conversations, through disappointments, and in the midst of hurt is better than not communicating at all.
Remember you’re not alone. Many couples, if not most couples, have gone through difficult moments where they felt like giving up was really the best option on the table. So, when you find yourself hurting and questioning if it’s worth it to hang on, reach out to other couples who have walked the road before you and made it to the other side in one piece.
When you remember these things, you’ll realize no matter how big the problems may seem, your commitment to each other is bigger.
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