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Letter from the Publisher From The October Cover

Dear Readers and Zoomertimes TV Viewers, Animal Sex: How Flamingos Do It
Is the world going up in flames or is it Flamingos are one of the most easily
just my imagination? Every day I look at the recognizable types of bird in the world
news, hoping to discover bright and beau- thanks to their flamboyant feathers,
tiful things happening and if I get past the which range from light pink to bright
front pages and Breaking News, I can! Vol- red. But are these birds’ mating behav-
unteerism is going gangbusters as well as iors just as flashy as their looks?
good deeders. The human spirit shines out To read this entire article, go to
across the world, seeking to find peace and BoomerTimesFL.com.
love and security. We see it here on a local level. South Florida
has so many charitable organizations whose work continues day From The October Cover
after day, helping children and elders with food, housing and
other support. In my personal experience, I am familiar with The
Volen Center’s great appreciation for se- THE MAGIC OF COMPUTERS...Your New Life!
niors. Oftentimes, the staff goes over and By Anita Finley
beyond what is expected of them to make
sure their clients have safety, security and It’s time to get up your go and don’t let the
always love. Another favorite charity of mine greatness of technology pass you by. Remem-
is Faith Farm Ministries. They help people ber when you first learned to drive a car? When
who have very serious addictions and have ruined their family lives. you struggled to learn to type? Even the tele-
They either walk on a tightrope or fall off a cliff. If as you read this phone seemed complicated until you got the
column, you are one of the more fortunate people who have shelter, hang of using it. Throughout your lives, there
food, family and safety. All you have to do is wear a mask, be thank- were many times you had to learn things to get a job or get into the armed
ful, be grateful, be supportive of others. forces or even to be a better housewife or mother. Remember those
Many of us have lost someone very important, whether it be a times...they were not easy, but you knew you could do it with practice.
spouse, a parent, a child, even a pet, and are still suffering with Taking that experience of learning, you can get into the magic of
grief. We have found a book that will help you discover ways to be computers. What fun you can have without leaving your home. Even cell
free from your despair. It won’t change that there is a loss, but it phones can be confusing, but you are using it to call people. you may
will bring you helpful advice to go through the pain. Our October even be using, Facetime, and now graduating to Zoom to connect with
“Book of the Month” is Handbook For Those Who Grieve...What groups, see art performances and so much more is coming. Look for a
You Should Know And What You Can Do During Times Of Loss by young person who will teach you or even hire an experienced person to
Martin M. Auz & Maureen Lyons Andrews. I think it is better than a get you started.. It’s the best investment you can make! Now you are ready
support group in many ways, as it allows you to be by yourself and to get on our sizzling, spectacular website: Elearningforseniors.com.
feel the authors’ words were written just for you.
We are now in the last quarter of 2020 and the excitement is just BoomerTimes & SeniorLife
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