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From The February Cover $10 Winner of “Who Are They?” Contest

Cocoa Mocha Torte from January 2021

By Peggy Kotsopoulos The correct answers this month are Pamela Reynolds, Author and
Rainie York, Author.
One word: decadent. It’s the only way to de- We can only choose one lucky winner, so congratulations to
scribe this rich, velvety, melt-in-your-mouth indul- Katherine McDonough from Pembroke Pines who correctly answered
gence. The silky smooth mousse filling lounges on the question and is the winner of $10.
a chocolate macaroon like crust. A dollop of tangy
raspberry coulis is the icing on the cake, making Other entries received were: Peter Zambito, Deerfield Beach; Alice
for a most succulent dessert. And you know what Dressler, Hollywood; Joel Schwefel, Delray Beach; Annette Marks,
else? It’s guilt-free. Aventura; Edna Walton, Lake Worth; Ruth Lappin, Boca Raton;
Go to our website for the ingredients and prep instructions (Boomer- Annette Fromm, Miami Beach; Art Dance, Davie; Carol A. Lee, Miami;
timesfl.com) Bernie Petak, Plantation; Chris Talmadge, Hallandale Beach; Susan
Peggy’s book, Kitchen Cures...Revolutionizes your health with foods Marinucci, Miami Beach; Nancy Perez, Hialeah; June Dressler,
that heal describes how to eliminate food cravings with raw chocolate Hollywood; Theodore Ries, Miramar; Patti Lynn, Tamarac; Cary
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and nuts, boost energy with quinoa and kale, and get younger with Hollywood; Sylvia Betancourt, Miami; Patricia Delvalle, Pembroke
berries and coconut oil. Pines; Barbara Stuart, Hollywood; Sandra Sharp, Miami Beach; Kay
Grossman, Aventura; Sharon Spiwak, Tamarac; Grace Ekmekjian,
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‘All In The Family’ Annette Marks, Aventura; Phyllis Webber, Cutler Bay; Marvin Zubisky,
Sunny Isles Beach; Lupe Valdes, Miami; Margaret A. Froehling, Miami.
By Richard Lederer
Back in January, 1971 (has it really been that long?), a path-breaking
sitcom lit up the tubes of our television sets. Created and written by THINK YES! By Linda Sauget
Norman Lear, “All in the Family,” depicting a bigoted blue-collar working
stiff and his family “changed the face of television,” as one critic put it, Keep Going
by infusing game-changing elements into a situation comedy—realistic
characters, mature themes, frank dialogue and socially sensitive issues. The depth of Rose Kennedy’s losses had been stunning when she
A great part of the show’s success must be attributed to the said, “Birds sing after the storm, why shouldn’t people feel as free to
delight in whatever sunshine remains to them?”
personality and power of the main character as interpreted by the Her oldest son, Joe, Jr. had been killed when his Navy plane explod-
inimitable Carroll O’Connor. The series so touched the hearts and ed. Her daughter, Rosemary, suffered from mental illness and after
minds of the American viewing public that the name Archie Bunker has undergoing a lobotomy was institutionalized for the rest of her life.
entered our language as the label for a lovable blue-collar bonehead. Both President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy were
The name Bunker and the humorously illiterate misuse of words are, assassinated, and her husband, Joe Kennedy, died after a long and
as Archie himself expressed it, like “two peas in a pot.” Trust me, the incapacitating illness.
following genuine, authentic, certified Bunkerisms ain’t no “science People even spoke of a “Kennedy curse” because so much tragedy
friction” or, as Archie put it, a “frigment” of my imagination: had befallen that family.
Still, Rose Kennedy maintained an unwavering faith and optimism.
• This woman could be a kidnapper, making you an excessity after the She knew the storm would pass and the sun would shine again. She
fact. kept going.
To read this entire article, go to BoomerTimesFL.com. Dietrich Bonhoeffer says, “The essence of optimism is that it takes
no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality
Dr. Richard Lederer is the author of more than 50 and hope...”
books about language, history and humor, including One of the hallmarks of people who go through difficulties and
his newest books, “A Treasury of Halloween Humor” keep moving forward positively is their ability to find acceptance in the
and “A Treasury of Christmas Humor.” To order signed situation.
copies, explore his website, verbivore.com or write him
Richard Lederer at richardhlederer@gmail.com. Throughout our lives we will all endure a certain amount of suffering,
but it is up to us to maintain hope and optimism as we go through our
difficulties.
CHANGE YOUR LIFE WITH The first principle of Buddhism is that life is suffering. But Buddha
Aim Energetic Balancing teaches that the way out of suffering is through acceptance.
Maxwell Maltz says, “Man maintains his balance, poise, and sense of
security only as he is moving forward.”
Even when it is hard to do, action is the antidote to
The Aim Program is a Healing Technology difficulty. Move forward with hope.
Linda Sauget is the author of “If You
JOIN THOUSANDS WORLDWIDE: Think It”...and lives in Ft. Lauderdale.
● Increase Your Energy Linda is also available for speaking
● Raise Your Consciousness engagements. Please email her at
● Attract Abundance LSauget99@aol.com.
www.aimprogram.com • 702-944-1801 To purchase a copy of Linda’s book, go
Linda Sauget to: www.IfYouThinkIt.com.
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