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Though it may seem thatall of the high-demand giftitems this season requirebatteries and a level of techsavvy only the youngergeneration can boast,there are actually manygreat options that let youencourage the kids on yourlist to get back to basics andget unplugged.

According to researchby Common Sense Media,kids under eight spendnearly two hours of everyday on screen time - thatis, using a tablet, computeror mobile device, watchingTV, etc.While some ofthat usage is dedicatedto educational games andcontent, the prevalence ofmedia use among kids isdistracting them from oneof childhood’s greatest gifts:the freedom to let theirimaginations soar.

Kids whose imaginativeplay is fostered andsupported show numeroushealth and developmentaladvantages, ranging from

and coordination tohigher self-esteem and animproved ability to applythe information they learn.

This holiday season, lookfor gifts that inspire kids toembrace pretend play:

Blocks

It doesn’t get much morebasic than building blockswhen it comes to settingthe imagination free. Skipthe sets that come with

opt instead for blocksthat encourage free-formplay and construction.Small and mid-sized plasticpieces let kids createminiature versions ofnearly anything their minds

side, jumbo cardboardblocks let children createenvironments they canphysically engage with, suchas life-size playhouses.

Figurines

and customizableaccessories andenvironments available totickle kids’ imagination. Fromauto service stations and

race tracks to dollhousesand pet boutiques, littleones can explore andcreate for hours. Forexample, the Calico Critterstoy line provides hours ofwholesome and imaginativeplay.These adorable, high-quality miniature families ofanimals are paired with aselection of environmentsranging from homes toshops to restaurants, alongwith complementaryfurnishings and accessories.These settings are similar tothose in a child’s life, makingthem more relatable andfun. For more information,visit www.calicocritters.com.

Dress up

Whether you assemblea collection of whimsicaltreasures from thrift shopsor rely on the costumes andsets available at retail stores,clothing that allows a childto adopt a new persona isan instant way to encouragethe imagination. Costumesdepicting familiar characterslet kids act out their favoritescreen-time scenes in reallife, while a unique mish-mash of items lets themcreate unique scenarios toexplore.

Books

Good old-fashioned bookshelp expose kids to newworlds. Choose-your-own-

adventure books, in whichthe reader helps direct the

a great choice for engagingkids directly as they imaginetheir way through thestory line. More traditionalbooks introduce concepts,characters and scenariosthat provide hours of playas kids act out the newideas they discover.

Crafting sets

From create-your-ownjewelry to color-to-complete playhouses andspaceships, crafty gifts letkids explore their artisticside and experimentwith creating tangiblerepresentations of theirimagination.You can choosefrom prepackaged sets atmany retailers, or craftingstores provide a diverse

items to pair with theappropriate tools.

Toys and games thatencourage pretend play letkids create, explore andimagine in a stress-freeenvironment where they setthe rules and boundaries.These gifts, whichencourage kids to unplugand embrace a whole newworld of wholesome play,are the kind you can feeltruly great about giving.

A Gift ThatKeeps Giving

Encouraging kids toexplore the world and learnthrough imaginative play has

overall well-being. Givinggifts that encourage kids touse their imagination helpsboost numerous long-termdevelopment skills.

Social development

Creating characters andscripting scenes, whetheralone or through play withothers, teaches a child toconsider other perspectivesand fosters the growth ofempathy and understanding.

Language

Being allowed to createtheir own play environment,versus those delivered ona screen, forces childrento rely on their vocabularyand practice using thewords they’ve learned bothinformally and formally.Solitary play offers the

to practice these skills,

while pretend play withpeers encourages clear andeffective communicationwith others.

Problem solving

It’s never too early for achild to begin developingcognitive thinking skills thatallow them to effectivelytrouble-shoot andresolve problems. Even asimple play activity, suchas contemplating whatitems from the dress-updrawer should be packedfor an imaginary vacation,lets a little one begin tounderstand how to identify

a challenge and createmeaningful solutions.

Relationships

Playing with others is anatural way for kids toforge meaningful bondswith other children,and with the adults intheir lives. Imaginaryplay nurtures and letschildren practice criticalrelationship-building skillssuch as communication.What’s more, interactingthrough pretend play giveskids a shared experiencethat shapes a bond withtheir partner in play.�

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For many families, gathering around the table is astreasured a holiday tradition as gathering around thetree to exchange gifts with loved ones.With universalappeal, cuts of tender, juicy beef are ideal for a widerange of family-friendly dishes - from appetizers tospecial occasion holiday entrees.

If your seasonal celebrations and commitments haveyou pinched for time, opt for the convenience ofhome delivery. Starting with premium products, suchas those available from Omaha Steaks, lets you createthe perfect meal every time. Each cut of beef isperfectly aged and flash-frozen at its peak of flavor andtenderness, and delivered right to your door with a100 percent quality guarantee.

There are as many ways to prepare beef as there arecuts to choose from.The best approach depends onthe type of flavor you want to achieve, and how you llultimately serve the dish. One popular option thatcreates robust, hearty flavors perfect for holiday feastsis braising.This celebrated technique is featured in thisOmaha Steaks family recipe for Braised Beef Brisket.Or, add some pre-dinner bites to your holiday spreadwith Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Tip Appetizers, asavory recipe that is sure to be a hit among guests.

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Braising Tips� Braising (from the French word braiser ) is acombination cooking method that uses both moistand dry heats.Typically, the food is first seared at ahigh temperature, then finished in a covered pot or

pan at a lower temperature while sitting in someamount of liquid, which may also add flavor.

�The purpose of braising is to break down theconnecting tissues, enhancing the meat s tenderness.

� Some examples of cuts that are typically braisedinclude:

� Chuck (Chuck Eye Roast, Chuck Arm Roast,Chuck Shoulder Roast, Short Ribs)

� Brisket (Whole Brisket, Brisket Flat Roast, BrisketPoint Roast)

� Shank (Cross Cut Shanks,Whole Beef Shanks)

� Round (Top Round Roast, Bottom Round Roast,Eye Round Roast, Boneless Rump Roast)

� First brown your roast using a large pan and someoil over high heat, seasoning the protein first.

� Once the roast is browned, deglaze the pan usingwine or some of the liquid that will be used in thebraising process, to capture drippings from the panthat are loaded with flavor.

� Once the roast is browned you will want to placeit, along with all the liquid including the pan drippings,in a Dutch oven or deep roasting pan. It is veryimportant to cover the top of the pan as tightly aspossible so steam and pressure will build up duringthe oven cooking process.

�The liquid for the braising process can varydepending on the dish you re trying to make. For

example, barbecue saucewould be used for abarbecue brisket, and beefbroth would be used fora pot roast.Usually if using a thickliquid such as barbecuesauce you will want tothin it down with wine,broth or water. It willthicken as it cooks, and ifit gets too thick it willburn.

�You can alsoexperiment with puttingroot vegetables in thebraising pan along withyour roast to create acomplete meal andenhance the flavor.

�The oven part of theprocess is usually done at250œF and can vary in


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Braised Beef BrisketThis recipe has graced the holiday table of the Simon family, the owners of OmahaSteaks, for generations.

Prep time: 30 minutesCook time 8 hoursServings: 6-8

• 1 Omaha Steaks Brisket (3 pounds)

• 2 tablespoons canola oil• 4 teaspoons Omaha Steaks All Natural Seasoning• 2 cups diced yellow onion • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped garlic • 1 cup bottled chili sauce• 1 package dry onion soup mix• 1/2 cup beef broth• 1/4 cup soy sauce• 1/2 cup red wine

Thaw brisket overnight in refrigerator.Heat canola oil in large pan.Blot brisket dry with clean paper towel and generously season each side with 2teaspoons seasoning.Brown brisket in hot oil on both sides for about 2-4 minutes each side. Removebrisket from pan and place in crock pot, raised side braising pan or Dutch oven.Add onion and garlic to hot oil and cook until transparent. Add remainingingredients and bring to a boil. Pour sauce into crock pot, raised side braising panor Dutch oven.If using crock pot, cook on low for 6-8 hours. If using braising pan or Dutch oven,cover tightly with foil or lid and place in oven at 250¡F for 6-8 hours.Serve the same day or cool overnight in refrigerator before slicing and reheating insauce.

Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Tip AppetizerPrep time: 20 minutes (plus time for thawing)Cook time: 6 minutesServings: Approximately 32 pieces

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What would your mother say? ~Courtesy

By S.D. Shapiro

In the fast paced 21st century we’ve traded com-mon sense for the ability to quickly look up information on the internet. We’ve forgotten our manners and civility. How do we get back to our roots? Can we get back? Food for thought . . .

Courtesy is dead. Dig a hole and bury it because it is gone. We lost it to the 20th century. Maybe the 1960’s was the last it was seen?

Thank you (forget please)

are no longer needed.When the waitress at the big chain restaurant takes your order for their latest half priced over fried appe-tizers it is not uncommon to hear,“Gimme an order of cheese sticks.” No please.No thank you.

and other little courtesies have fallen by the wayside too. You hardly ever receive the little wave from other drivers. You may have let them into a long line of

for your trouble. No wave.No nothing.

We have metaphors and

based on courtesy. “Tip of the hat” which is a way to recognize people was

your cap in recognition of passing someone. You do not have that anymore. If you are lucky you will get a grunt and a nod. Holding the door open harkens back to the days of chivalry but in modern times it barely an afterthought. Ladies watch as doors slam shut on them.On the same hand, the same ladies skip saying,“thank you,” when the door is held.It is a vicious cycle.

Our cellular phones are a major contributor to the war on courtesy. We are always checking our phones.You have to be reminded to turn them off at the begin-ning of a movie so you don’t

disturb the other viewers.Dinners are interrupted bybleeps and bings as we’re alerted to what is happening on our phones. Actual con-versations are interrupted buy texts and tweets. Next time you are out to eat take a look around the restaurant and see how many people are mesmerized by their phones.

Invitations have also lost the battle. They havebeen relegated to Face-book invites and electronic invitations. Forget R.S.V.P.which takes some thought and a little energy; now you just double click. The digital characters are a cold re-placement of your scrawling handwriting. Thank you notes are gone too. Just send a text to your great aunt for the birthday gift.Various sources say that you have up to a year to send a thank you note. A year? Tosay thank you? Get home and write those thank you notes.

The funny thing about common courtesy is, just like common sense, it has

gone extinct because wesimply stopped using it. Life is too fast paced to stop and say,“thank you.” It takes too much time to hold a door for somebody. We skip “please” because it is too many characters on our smart phones. Just like common sense, if we use a little courtesy it will, hope-fully, become commonplace again.

When it comes down to courtesy it is like common sense. It takes some hard work and brain power to make it happen but life is so much nicer when you haveit. Stop and think,“What would my mother say?” She would say,“Mind your p’s and q’s and dot your i’s and cross your t’s and say, thank you.” �



When Push comes to ShoveBy Terry Berkson

It was about the middle of August this year when I noticed that one of my hens was looking lethargic. Her tail was down. Her head was drooping and her eyes were closed much of the time.Every once in a while she’d perk up and look like she was struggling. She appeared

to be a bit on the heavy side which surprised me because I had been careful not to feed too much corn which I read diminishes egg produc-tion. I consulted my antique Eschelman’s “Everything You Need to Know about Chickens” book and came away with the idea that byher appearance and the way she was behaving the hen was egg bound.This was

not surprising because the eggs my Golden Comets have been producing this year are so big that I can’t close them into a box that is labeled, Extra Large. Maybe the additional weight she was carrying was blocking a big egg from coming down the pike.The book made several suggestions. One was to put her in a warm place that would enable her to relax and hopefully pass the egg.Another was to put her over a steaming pan of wa-ter.Another was to message the chicken’s undercarriage working the hen’s innards towards the vent. I tried the steaming tub idea but in no time the water cooled and left the hen sitting there with a,“What’s up dock,”expression in her demeanor.As a last resort I called

my friend and local expert,Chicken McNulty, to see if he had any ideas. When I told him what I had already done that didn’t work he suggested that I try to break up the egg while it was still inside the chicken! He said this could work but it could also kill the hen.“Maybe I’ll let nature take its course,”I told him. McNulty also suggested that I lubricate the vent using a squirt can loaded with cooking oil. I thanked him for the advice but when I hung up I decided that I didn’t want to get that personal. Instead,

Windex bottle with warm water and spraying it directly at the vent. This I thought would be a lot more effective than some steam drifting up towards the problem.When I grew tired of working the handle of the Windex bottle I got my re-luctant wife,Alice, to relieve me. Between the both of us the procedure went on for a couple of hours—along with some spousal complaints--but without success.The chicken appeared to

like all the extra attention.

She even seemed to bond to me--when I let her go free--by waddling behind as I made my way from the coop to the house.At one point when I was sitting at a table on our back deck she jumped up on a chair to join me. But, the egg I was hoping she’d lay never appeared and in spite of her perky behavior due to all the attention, she soon regressed to her earlier sluggish condition.Waddly, that’s what I began

to call her, languished for a few days without producing the egg and then one morn-

dead in the laying box.McNulty phoned to

ask,“How ya doin’ with that chicken?”“She passed away,” I told

him.“Did ya take my advice

about breaking the egg or injectin’ oil? “No,” I answered sheep-

ishly.“Well,” he said in a huff.

“When push comes to shove, you just don’t make it as a chicken farmer!” �

The origin of Baby New YearBaby New Year can be

traced to 600 B.C. inGreece and Egypt. Histo-rians note that Greeks be-lieved Dionysus, their Godof fertility and wine, wasreborn every New Year asa spirit of fertility and luck.Greeks would celebratewith parades featuring ababy in a cradle to repre-sent the birth of Dionysus.

Ancient Egyptians used ababy as a symbol to rep-resent rebirth as well.Thechild symbolized the birthof the new year and thepassing of the old one.

Over the years, the tradi-tion of Baby New Year hastaken on another mean-ing as well. Some peoplebelieve the baby beginsas an infant in January andthen quickly ages until heis elderly at the end ofDecember. Some stories

even suggest Baby NewYear ages until he becomesFather Time.

Early Christians did notlike the tradition of BabyNew Year, feeling it was apagan celebration. Howev-er, the Church eventuallyrevised its standing whenit saw how much peoplestood behind the imageryof a baby representing re-birth.The Christian Churchallowed members to cel-ebrate the new year witha baby, and it was believedthe practice symbolized thebirth and hope offered bybaby Jesus.

Baby New Year symbol-ism has even been usedfor marketing purposes.Retailers realized the che-rubic image would attractconsumers, which is whyit is now used to promoteNew Year’s sales. �

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To Gerald Greene, children are his business. Greene’s Kumon Math & Reading Center in New Hartford on Commercial Drive caters to nurturing young minds.“My business is developing

children’s potential through a unique educational method that has its roots in oriental educational philosophy,” cen-ter owner and chief instruc-tor Greene says.It’s been a 23-year enchant-

ment for the New Hartford resident, formerly of Verona,starting and working at his supplemental educational facility.“The Kumon Method was

developed byToru Kumon,who was a high school math teacher in Japan,” Greene says.”When his oldest son did poorly on an arithmetic test in the second grade Kumon developed a series of worksheets for his son to practice on daily to help him develop math skills.”

By the time the boy was in sixth grade he had complet-ed a curriculum that covered high school math. His father then shared the worksheets he developed for his son with neighborhood children,and they also made marked progress in math skills.Greene says that it was

at that point in 1958 that Kumon decided to open a franchise center in Japan of his method that eventually included teaching reading skills. In 1983, Kumon centers came to North America.Today, the Kumon Method

is the largest supplemental education program in the world with centers in 48 countries and an enrollment of more than 4 million students. In North America there are 1,700 centers at-tended by 200,000 children.The program targets both

remediation and enrichment,Greene says, and begins with a philosophy that all children have unseen, untapped po-

tential to learn and to grow.The goal of the Kumon Method is to provide each child with the tools, plan and guidance to achieve that potential, he says.The center’s mission also

is helping children become better learners for life, not just boosting test scores,Greene says.“Kumon focuses on empowering children to become self- learners,” he notes.Greene, 61, comes from a

family of educators himself.He graduated from V-V-S High school, where he was a National Merit Scholarship

in Business from Cornell University and an M.A.in Psychology from Kona University.At about the same time

he started his own Kumon Center in 1991, he started working for Oneida-Her-kimer-Madison BOCES on Middle Settlement Road as a work-study coordinator and administrator, retiring after 20 years of service.Prior to that Greene also taught English in Japan for four years, which is where he developed an interest in Kumon.Why does he believe in

the Kumon Method? “I really enjoy seeing students make progress in their math and reading skills,” Greene says.“What I especially like is seeing students develop

and realizing that they can do more than they thought possible.”Greene took that very love

of the Kumon philosophy of his children’s business to heart.“I am a parent and although all my children are grown now, they all did Kumon when they were students in school and it helped them tremendously,”he confesses.

Kumon Method is the largest supplemental education program in the world

Kumon Center of New Hartford owner and chief instructor Gerald Greene.

Students busy at work at the Kumon Center of New Hartford.

“Teach a child fractions and he

succeeds atfractions.

Make a child a better learner

and he succeeds at life.”

believes the skills taught at his center relate directly to life in the long run.“As Kumon himself stated, ‘Teach a child fractions and he succeeds at fractions. Make a child a better learner and he succeeds at life, ’” Greene

concludes.In a subsequent issue of

“Editor” magazine, look for a view of a day in the life at the Kumon Center watch-ing children become active learners. �

The whole purpose of education is to turnmirrors into windows.

~ Sydney J. Harris

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· Split hosting duties. If youwant to save money but areaccustomed to traveling tovisit family and friends duringthe holiday season, then

consider hosting a gatheringat your own home. Friendsand family likely won’t scoffat being relieved of some oftheir annual hosting duties,and you can limit the cost ofyour travel to just one tripinstead of multiple trips.

· Share lodging. If you areused to staying in hotelswhen traveling for the holidayseason, then you may want toshare a hotel room with fam-ily members who also stay inhotels. Lodging costs tend tobe very expensive during theholiday season, but splittingsuch costs with a friend orfamily member can help youstay within budget.�


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Not long ago I received a wedding announcementfrom my cousin Francine who lives in Savigny SurOrge which is a twenty minute train ride from Paris,France. She said that her son Ben had finally marriedhis girlfriend who he had been living with for tenyears.The girl, Isabelle, is a doctor and comes from asmall French village where there hadn’t been awedding for 17 years, so theirs was a grand occasionwhere almost the entire population attended. Benand Isabelle work for Doctors Without Borders andhave made friends in many countries from whichabout 130 people attended. Francine wrote that thewedding party walked along cobblestone pathsaccompanied by musicians who played instrumentsdating from the middle ages. The reception was heldat an old castle and because a majority of the guestswere from Latin America much of the music was fromMexico and Brazil.

News of this wedding has brought on a wholeconstellation of memories. While in the army I sent aletter to My Aunt Ruta from Richfield Springs whowas staying with Francine when she lived in Mexico.As an afterthought I wrote on the outside of theenvelope, Francine: read. She answered and we havebeen writing to each other for more than 40 years.When I was a kid she gave me my first book.

As a young woman, Francine had been traveling inMexico with her parents and her small son Jonathan.She met Jean, a Frenchman, who was a flyingaficionado and would do anything to be in the air.When I later met him he told me of his adventurespiloting for different governments in South America."One day I’d be flying a high official around. The nextday there’d be a coup and I’d find myself in jail!"

The day Francine met him, Jean had been flying acrop duster and later stopped to have a drink in anoutdoor cafe. She was taken by his Walter Pigeonlooks and cavalier attitude. The planes he flewweren’t exactly cream puffs. They were tired birdssubject to shoddy maintenance and cobbled repairs.

"I flew by the seat of my pants, Jean said. Wewhittled down wooden splints to make needles forthe carburetor." Not surprisingly, Jean crashed hiscrop duster the day after Francine met him. One ofthe wings of the plane had twisted leaving it to tumbletoward the ground. He survived the crash but wasdragged from the plane with almost every bone in his

body broken. Doctors didn’t expect him to live. Aleg was amputated and one side of his face wasgrossly distorted. When Francine heard of the crashshe went to the hospital and stayed with him fromthat time on. After many months Jean’s conditionimproved but he was always in pain and what was leftof his amputated leg never healed properly requiringperiodic operations.They eventually got married, hadanother child, Benito, and later left Mexico forFrance.That’s where I first met Jean back in 1970.Francine was on a walking tour of Ireland and had lefthim in the care of friends. We shared some winebathed meals together.

The next visit to Savigny was in 1973 when Alice andI were on our honeymoon. Francine and Jean werethere and so was their son Ben who was now 15. Ithink Francine’s first son was in the military at thetime. It was a very warm visit where many of theirfriends came to their house to meet the cousins fromAmerica.

Ben seemed very pleased to be in the company ofrelatives he had nevermet before. The nextday he ran all the wayhome from school to tryand catch us before weleft. He burst in thedoor all out of breath. Iwas impressed becauseat fifteen, kids usually tryto act cool and not im-pressed with mere rela-tives. I never forgot hissincere open display ofconnection and warmth.

So, now this kid, whoran all the way home,has recently walked hiswoman, Isabelle, downthe isle. I would thinkshe has made a goodcatch. Unfortunately, hisfather, Jean, died longbefore the wedding.Though I haven’t seenBen for 30 years, I knowthat he turned out okay.After all, the boy is thefather of the man. Itseems fitting that withhis having such a caringmother and a daringfather, who needed somuch medical attentionthat he would beworking with his wifefor an organizationlike Doctors WithoutBorders. �717 Bleecker St., Utica • 315-896-2173

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Located on West ParkRow in the village, thequaint mortar and brickshop on the historicshopping district has avariety of gifts for thehome, antiques, rugs,lighting, artwork andcandles, as well as giftsfor that specialsomeone, says ownerBobbie Paravati ofClinton.

We also offer cards,paper products, wineaccessories, as well assome apparel items, shesays.To boost that arrayof goods, Bobbie alsohelps customers plan forinterior design for thehome with furniture,wallpaper and fabriceither at the shop oron-site by appointment.

Daughters were thebasis for the shop s Ali-Linz name. It s acombination of mydaughter s nameAllison--and my businesspartner s daughter sname Lindsey, Bobbiesays. She and herassociate Kim Kershaw,now deceased, ownedseparate home interiorand jewelry stores onWilliams Street beforemerging into Ali-Linz.

At Bobbie s seven-year-old business, furtherhigh-end names can bedropped: Dash andAlbert rugs, SophieConran dishware byPortmeirion,Vietridishware from Italy,pewter and ceramicserving pieces from ArteItalica, and wallpaper byThibaut, Ralph Lauren,Gramery, Seabrook,Carlisle and Morris.Prospective brides canregister at Ali-Linz, wheregifts are also perfect forwhat Bobbie callsgirlfriend shopping.

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Though the localbusiness climate remainspotentially bright, Bobbiesays she frets about theeffects of on-lineshopping. Smallbusinesses will have to bemore creative in thefuture to help motivatecustomers to come in,she notes.

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By Diego Phillips

It’s the love of family and

the current owners of the Krizia Martin boutique on historic West Park Row in Clinton.

Sisters Corrine Gates of Clinton and Gail Welch of San Diego, CA, are the standard bearers for the eight-year-old luxury clothing shop named for its founder, Christin Martin.

Christin chose the name Krizia for her store because it’s the Polish version of her

“With a dream to integrate the things she loved into the village she loved, our sister Christin Martin opened her landmark store in 2006,”Corrine says.“Her passion for life, family and friends,her generosity, elegance and grace are all expressed through the stylish and timeless lines of clothing and giftware she chose.”

But then tragedy threw a hurdle into that young founder’s life.“While she was able to see her dream come to fruition, Chris’ life was cut short with a diag-nosis of leukemia,” Corrine says.

After her death, the two remaining sisters took over the shop.Today, the sisters and family members keep Christin’s dream alive,carrying on the mission she started.

The elegant store interior features distinctive cloth-ing for women, men and children and giftware from

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“We offer a personalized boutique shopping experi-ence,” Corrine notes. Other services include compli-mentary gift wrapping, gift

Gift Registry.

The most popular items sold include Vineyard Vines

shep shirts, alpaca socks,Barbour waxed cotton jack-ets and Patagonia outerwear.Prices range from $5 to $500.

“We’re open from Black Friday until Christmas seven days a week,” Corrine says of meeting her customers’holiday shopping needs. Up-coming events include La-dies Night Out on Thursday,Dec. 11, and Men’s Night on Thursday, Dec. 18

Integrity in their work

both onsite on the Internet.“We pride ourselves on personal service and getting to know our customers’tastes.” Corrine says.“Cus-tomers from our website tell us we have the best personal interaction and at-tention to detail that they’ve ever had from an internet

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Corinne relates a tale

customers.“One of our reg-ular customers says it best:‘When someone walks into a party with a Krizia Martin bag, you just know you’re going to love what’s inside. It means someone wants you to feel special, because Krizia Martin has the gifts you just

The sisters plan to stay abreast of the current trends in the industry byusing social media and ex-tending their Internet pres-ence.Those plans include “increasing connectivity with our customers across the U.S. by enhancing our mobile app and promoting strong business partnerships locally by collaborating on special events to attract cus-tomers and give back to the community,” Corrine says.

She concludes that for the fashion industry to be sustainable economically, it must be sustainable not only socially but environmentally as well. “We are proud to carry products from com-panies that actively demon-strate this concept,” Corinne says.“All of us should be challenged to look beyond the near term and work to create the kind of positive world we’d like to see in the future.”

On this writer’s holiday wish list from Krizia Martin’s for his wife and daughter : a dozen or so of the alpaca socks he keeps hearing and hearing about.And there’s also a must-have wool scarf and hat…. �

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If you ever find that youcan t come home again,just follow in the footstepsof BBG s co-owner ChrisCarleo of Whitesboro.

After a distinguishedbanking and accountingcareer in New York Citysince 1984, she and herbusiness co-owner,Donna Vivero fromQueens, say they optedfor the big time of theMohawk Valley. Donna sbackground includes adegree in the fine artsand a two-decades-longexperience planningconventions for anon-profit agency.

We came back toshow Central New York-ers that you can have funand run a good solidbusiness built on treatingcustomers with respect,Chris says.

The result: Beers, Bitesand Games — the popularBBG s bar, snack and gameemporium at 4951 Com-mercial Drive in Yorkville.

Here s what to expecton a first-time visit toBBG s: a 3,500-square-

foot open space that in-cludes a restaurant seat-ing area on one side anda gaming floor on theother. You can watchyour friends or kids fromany place in the building,Donna says.

The back of the buildingalso boasts a 20-foot longL-shaped bar.The backwall of the bar--with 18beer taps--is also the cool-er wall, which allows thebeer and lines to behoused inside the cooler,Chris says. This gives usthe ideal temperature forthe beer, she adds.There salso a VIP section abovethe bar that overlooks theentire space.

Specialties of the fun barinclude the signaturedishes Buffalo ChickenMeatballs and CroissantBread pudding, amongmany other tasty bites, arotating selection of craftbeers and 12-foot TVscreens with HD projec-tors. That s the best wayto catch the SU gamesand Sunday Ticket, Don-na says.

This month marks thesecond anniversary of thebusiness.Why do the

owners do it? We decid-ed we wanted to be ourown bosses. We spentover a year researchingdifferent areas and busi-nesses and BBG s grewfrom ideas on what weliked to do when wewent out, Chris says.

Special events rangefrom a jazz night to aBrushes and Bubblymonthly. Chris and Don-na like to spotlight micro-breweries and local prod-ucts. Craft beer has beenhuge in New York Cityand has been taking off inUpstate, Donna says.

Future expansion in-cludes showcasing moreof the craft beers of thearea with tastings andbroadening the entertain-ment and sports options.We want to have more

league play and rotatemore live entertainmentand events, Chris says.

The owners believe thebar and restaurant indus-try will always be relevant.This industry will contin-

ue to evolve, attemptingnew food profiles, newflavors and new ingredi-ents, Chris says. Wehope to be part of it and

add to it what we can.

And Chris says thatcoming back home iswhere it all starts. It s acommunity where every-one is connected to eachother in one way or an-other. We look out foreach other, She says. It isone of the few placeswhere by the end of din-ner, you discover that thewaitress is your highschool friend s son ordaughter, or the personat the bar is your neigh-bor s best friend. It s aconstant community con-nection.So in Chris s and Don-

na s eyes, going to BBG sis just like being at home,but with a fun twist. It s aChucky Cheese foradults, but still great forthe whole family, Chrisconcludes. �


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It’s ALL about the mind, body and spiritThe Acai Berry and its magical colon cleansing ability, what’s all this talk?

For several years now acai berry has become famous,even being labeled the “perfect food from nature.”Numerous articles are

of the acai colon cleanse.

The berry has gained the spotlight for claiming responsibility for helping millions with weight loss,

assisting with body ailments and the slowing of aging.But, how much truth is really behind the claims?

The answer to all these inquiries is, well, it sort of does.The companies that are highly promoting that the Acai Berry actually does clean the colon is a bit misleading.

Why? Well, because there isn’t such a thing as an acai colon cleanse per se’.The story began due to the

-tion agents, and many of the toxins originate and are found in the colon.

The Acai Berry has helped with detoxing the colon just not the total cleansing many reporters have written.

However, the colon cleanse will not accomplish the same results as a colon cleanse specialty product.Cleansing the colon does have its good points to it, it just requires a bit more than the acai berry.

Pros

When it comes to the positive effects that the Acai Berry has on the body and

nature, the list becomes very long.

Although the Acai Berry is great for detoxing the body,suggesting that a full colon cleanse will occur is simply untrue.There are however

1). Rapid and easy weight loss.2). Fat metabolized at a

higher rate.3). Energy levels increase4). Stronger and healthier

immune system5). Circulatory system

improvement6). Heart health, increasing

8). Clearer and better focused thinking 9).Looking younger which

causes feeling younger and more active

Cons

As with every product on the market with every pro usually there stands an ad-

verse con waiting in line.The Acai Berry colon cleanse is no different.

Some of its negative points are:

Vomiting and diarrhea:Beings the berry’s main function is to clean your system out of excess waste it does this by giving your bowels and colon an extra workout.

Because the supple-ment acts as a laxative the individual can quickly become dehydrated leading to headaches, nausea and body cramps. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to more severe symptoms such as an imbalance in the body’s electrolytes.

Headaches and throwing up

Taking the acai cleanse can lead to having con-stant headaches, as well as nausea and throwing up.Again, dehydration being the culprit, due to the excessive amounts of liquids leaving the body.

The four types of head-aches you may experience

1). Muscle contractions2). Vascular

4). Traction

More severe headaches lead to nausea and throwing up causing dizziness and fainting spells.

Allergic reactions

When the body has an adverse reaction to an aller-gen, this is when an allergic reaction occurs and can be quite dangerous. If you havea reaction to the berry itself

1). Swelling2). Hives3). Fatigue4). Dizziness

acai berry, many are not aware of what is taking place and ignore the symptoms that can lead to more seri-ous medical issues.

The reaction may occur within seconds of taking the supplement, or it could be hours, even days later with symptoms ranging from mild to severe.

If you have an allergy to berries more than likely, you will experience an allergic reaction to the Acai Berryas well.

Weight loss

Although, no medical research has noted that the Acai Berry causes weight loss many individuals havereported losing weight while cleansing the colon.

If you are overweight, this may not seem so bad, but for those that are either underweight or suffer from an eating disorder this could lead to more serious problems.

However, most of the weight loss has been ac-credited to water and waste loss instead of actual fat due to the supplement being a laxative type product.

Conclusion

As with most supplements there isn’t enough research backing the story behind the cleansing of the colon by any other means than simply re-moving toxins and bacteria that have made their home in your colon.

It does have its positive results as well as promoting adverse reactions in the body.As with anything, taking the acai berry products in moderation is highly advised.

It is best to consult with your physician prior to start-ing a diet and/or cleansing or detoxing your body with any chemical or supplements. �

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I was taken to theorphanage on Christmasnight. We had started offfor supper at Aunt Sue sover snow coveredroads. Dad drove usthrough the dark, thetires crunching on frozensnow as the old Fordslowly pushed beams ofyellow light down anempty gray road. I wasalready missing theChristmas toys I’d left athome, but was hungry forthe cold turkeysandwiches my auntserved each year.

My ten year old bigbrother was in the frontseat and I was in theback, the normal

arrangement to keep usseparated when we gottired and grouchy towardthe end of a long day. Iasked Dad at least threetimes what was underthe old blanket coveringthe large box beside me,but he didn’t answer,except to tell me to leaveit alone. Halfway to AuntSue s house, Dad abruptlyturned the car left up along steep driveway,surprising my brother andme. In a few momentswe came to a tall brick

building, blackened withage. Above us lightsshone from dozens ofwindows, all against ablack sky holding a billionstars. Before I could say,Where are we? my

father hopped out of thecar, reached in back,grabbed the cardboardcarton and, laughing,threw the blanket overmy head. I pulled it offjust in time to see a boxfull of gaily wrappedChristmas presentscarried up the steps of St.Joseph s Orphanage. Iadmit being disappointedI wasn t getting one morepresent on that festiveday. Selfishly, I felt thesame way each year afterwhen we made thedelivery. I suppose Ishould have been happy

on those Christmasnights to not be droppedoff with the gifts.

My father had a bigheart. In addition to thecity s orphanages, he hada life-long devotion to theSt.Vincent de Paul storefor the needy in Utica.My brothers and I wouldjoke, "Hide it, or Dad willgive it away to St.Vincent s!" As teens, wecornered him and madehim promise he’d checkwith us before taking

anything down to thestore. Sometimes, hemade assumptions aboutwhat we boys no longerneeded. He was the tidysort, unlike his sons. Ihave to say my Dad wasa pretty selfless man. Hewas grateful foreverything the worldprovided him, working allhis life, scrimping and notsaving much, preferring togive it away.

More than just money,my father often gave histime and his help. At thenewspaper, he workedwith a young fellownamed Don, whose wifesuffered from postpartum depression afterthe birth of twin girls.One afternoon, at witsend, she put the babies

down for a nap andwrote a note saying itwas either her or thebabies. She didn t wantto kill them. Don foundher body when he camehome from work. Hecouldn t imagine how hewould care for two girlsand had thoughts offollowing his wife to hergrave. My father spenteach evening with Donover the space of a fewweeks, helping with theinfants. Dad sat listeningto the young father cry it

out as he slowly gotsome courage back.Years later, Don told memy father saved his life.

As Dad got older, hebegan to show a fewflaws in his character. Theman I thought wasperfect turned out to behuman. As I gained inyears, feeling splendidlyfaultless myself, I noticedhis shortcomings morethan mine until Isurvived my ownchildren s adolescentbehaviors. Anyone whoraises teenagers and stillfeels above reproachsuffers a grave mentaldisturbance.

As he grew morephilosophical, I feltcomfortable asking himwhere his sense of givingcame from. I thought hewould deny it or, if not,he d mention his religionor maybe a mentor fromlong ago who hadinfluenced him.

"My father," he said. Hewas a very generousman. This surprised me.From what I knew ofGrandpa, he would nothave often set a goodexample.

I have sometimeswished my heart was abig as Dad’s, but I seldomcompared myself to him.We were two differentpeople, and besides, Iwould have lost. He seta good example for his

sons, but he wasn’tperfect, and that allowedme to not expectperfection of myself. Isometimes walked in hisfootsteps and other timesa good distance to theside. But I hope to haveset an example a fewtimes in my life. Thosewho live with me haveseen my warts. So didmy Dad, but he laughedand threw a blanket oflove over them. �

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My friend Kathy Voth isgoing through a bit of up-heaval as she left herbeloved Loveland, Col-orado with its majesticmountains and countryroads for the hot, irrigat-ed climate of Tucson, Ari-zona because her hus-band Peter got a newjob. Adding to the stressof moving and navigatinga bustling city, she got anepic bad haircut at thenew salon in town. Badhair day: Ain t nobody gottime for that!

Being in a house withfour ladies for the betterpart of my life, I couldfeel her pain because I vehad to lend a sympatheticear or shoulder morethan a few times when a

haircut doesn t go asplanned. I m reminded ofa quote by Cat Deeleywho said, Everybody hasa bad hair day, but us girlsstill like to be told welook nice even if wedon t feel like we do.

In re-creating the hairhack job incident, Kathysurmised she might havediscovered 3 culprits forher loss of locks: Shewasn t too clear at de-scribing what she wanted;she should never get herhair cut by the same per-son who just cut her hus-band’s hair and if youDO get your hair cut bythe same person whocuts your husband’s hair,NEVER joke that maybeyou should both have thesame hairstyle.

The Saturday morning

scene at the salon isbustling as the couple ar-rives together. She sitsin a chair near Peter andwatches him get a trimwhile looking throughmagazines to get an ideaof what she might like.That’s when she made anoffhanded joke about get-ting the same style as herhusband. Really, it wasjust a joke and shethought everyone waspretty clear on that. Infact, Peter said, "Don’teven joke about that!"

She found a picture ofEmma Stone (or was itEmma Watson?) withshort hair and said,"There, that’s somethinglike what I have, butshorter. Make me EmmaStone." By then, Peterwas done and she got sit-uated in the chair so the

stylist and she could talkabout the cut.

Here s how Kathy de-scribed what happenednext:

"I told the stylist, I’d likeit shorter in back, andthen it’s so thick that itgets really bushy when itgrows out so I’d like tothin that out and then Ireally want to keep thelength in front , saidKathy. Also, I like how itlooks when it goes be-hind my ears. Oh, and Ihave a cowlick here andhere. And I used to wor-ry about showing myears, but I’m ok with thatnow." She swears that’swhat she said!

The stylist decides to doa dry cut because whenpeople are nervous it letsthem see the resultssooner. Kathy goes alongwith it because she s nev-er cut hair. The styliststarts cutting the backwhile Peter goes out tomake some calls on hisphone. She says she’sgoing to make the backshorter and then dosome undercutting to re-duce the volume.

When she’s done withthe back and moving tothe front right side, Kathysees her first problem.She forgot to point outthat her right ear is biggerand sticks out more thanthe left ear. As she cuts,she gets it just the right

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length that the hair sticksout at the top of the earinstead of falling nicely

like it should. Apparentlythe solution was to makeit shorter, and shorter,and even shorter. Thenshe tries to match the leftside to that.

I was trying to makeconversation, says Kathy,And I learn that she s an

intern who cuts hair onlyon Saturdays as part ofthe salon s training pro-gram. She ll be donewith her 2 years in No-vember. I m still notnervous. She seems soconfident.

After a shampoo theyhead back to the chair towork on a messy hair-style, as this chic-look issomething Kathy men-tioned liking. But at thispoint, Kathy says, my headwas feeling very weird. Idon t know how to de-scribe it. It was like akind of buzzy feeling from

the middle of the back ofmy head down to myneck .

When the styling is

done, Kathy does the nat-ural thing and runs herhands through the front

to rearrange it a bit andthen her hand travels tothe back of her head.OH. MY. GOD. Kathy

thinks. I have no hairback there. It’s like 1/2an inch long MAX. OH.MY. GOD.

Peter sees her panic.He’s been watching forthe last 30 minutes fromthe adjacent chair. He im-mediately says, "Kathy, itlooks really great! I reallylike it! You look awesome!I know you’re worriedabout the length rightnow, but in a couple days,you’re going to really likeit. I promise. It’s great!"The youngster stylistpoints out how the newboy haircut is very femi-nine.

The stylist and Peterwalk her to the front ofthe salon, one on eitherside, like they ll supporther if she falls over fromhair shock. The owner isat the front and says,"Your hair looks great! Youlook great!" In obviousdismay, she ushers a weakthank you, all the timetrying to behave normallyand not act like someone

whose head has just beenshaved.Kathy decided that the

only choice she had wasto rock it the best shecould.The good news isshe can save money onhaircuts and it takes al-most no time at all to getready. And if it is doingsomething embarrassing(like standing straight upwhen she gets out ofbed), Kathy just runs

some water on it andsmooth s it out.Now, 4 months later,

Kathy is used to her newhair. The beautiful thingabout my hair is that Isuddenly feel free andwhen I look at pictures ofme with long hair I think Ijust don t look right.

Kathy says that somefolks ask her if she wasangry when she got her

bad haircut. No, shesays. I was just shocked.And now it s all turnedout for the best. I justthink it was a funny wayto get to this point.

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In the ubiquitousholiday classic movie,national lampoon sChristmas vacation ClarkW. Griswold calls for,250 strands of lights; 100

individual bulbs perstrand for a grand total of25,000 imported Italiantwinkle lights. It was justthe start of theGriswold s familyChristmas. Some familiestry to follow suit.Christmas lights havebecome a huge part ofthe holiday tradition.

Every year, just afterHalloween, I get the callfrom my mother. Weneed your help with theChristmas lights.

I sigh deeply every time.It’s not simply hanging upa string of lights andcalling it a day. It is aprocess. An all dayprocess. It is work.There are 2 twenty fivefoot high trees anddozens of led displays;Santa Claus, elves,reindeer, presents, cursivescript spelling out, MerryChristmas, and more.Lights need to beattached to frames andframes need to be placedin the lawn or on thehouse. Each light has itsplace.

The trees alone havethousands of led bulbsand they all need to bechecked before the treesare put up. The strings oflights are attached to thetop of the poles; eachstrand raised like a flag.Each connection isreinforced with electricaltape and each strandattached to the frame atthe base of the tree. Apair of stars sit atop eachtree and each star has itsown set of lights wires,connections, and bulbs.

Once the trees areraised the otherdecorations have to beput up. The illuminatedwreath on the front ofthe house requires aladder. The ladder ishauled out from thegarage. Up the ladder Igo dragging the 50 poundwreath with me. Everytime the ladder wiggles Imutter under my breath.Reindeer pull a sleigh andall their lights need to bechecked before thatdisplay is mounted in theside yard. The cherrytree gets a blanket oflights. Half a dozenChristmas trees dot theyard and each one issecured to the groundwith steaks and guy-wires.The guy wires mean thatthe yard needs to beraked beforehandbecause raking is

impossible once all thewires and power cordsare in place.

It is an all day projectjust putting the trees up.And, even though we doit every year, somethingalways goes wrong. Oneyear I put the poles ofthe big trees togetherbackward and the wholething had to come down,come apart, and get putback together the correctway. Every little snafuresults in a barrage ofcurse words andgesticulations reservedfor the most heinousevents.

At least this year theweather cooperated andwe had a beautiful day,sunny skies, and mildtemperatures. We haveput the decorations up inthe pouring rain orfreezing cold. Nothinggoes together easily inthe cold. As thetemperature drops thecursing goes up.

In the end, after thecomplaining, the cursewords, and the hard workI know helping with thelights is the right thing. Ionce asked my motherwhy she puts up all thelights every year. Theelectric bill alone woulddeter most people. Shesaid simply, The kids love

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It s a wonder my ten yearold lungs survived Christmasdinner at Aunt Margaret shome in the 1950 s. Coalminers would have cleanerchest x-rays than any of uskids and adults who togeth-er inhaled at least a cartonof cigarette smoke through-out the festive dinner andthe long afternoon ofdesserts and exchanginggifts that followed. Mymother smoked. Grandma,Aunt Margaret, and UncleHarry, too. Great AuntRose, Uncle Bob and theGeary s who lived nextdoor. On their way out todinner at their daughter shouse in Ilion, the Geary sstopped by to wish us Mer-ry Christmas, leaving behindtheir contribution to thegrowing toxic plume of tarand nicotine.

We thought nothing of it.No regard to the health haz-

ard marred the celebrationof the day. The SurgeonGeneral was asleep throughthe 50 s, or wasn t born yet,and the danger of first orsecond hand cigarette smokewas somehow not impor-tant to the media mogulswho depended so much ontobacco for their advertisingrevenue. A popular maga-zine ad of the day pictured aphysician smoking while heheld up a pack of his favoritecigarettes. And yet, every-one knew someone whocould no longer breathe wellafter years of smoking.

As the meal began thesmoking lamp dimmed andflickered out. The aircleared slightly as the hamand roast of beef andturkey and mashed pota-toes and gravy and squashand rutabaga and peas andcranberries and biscuits andmint jelly were broughtfrom the kitchen andheaped on the dining roomtable.

As the smoke abated andthe food began to arrive, Isat in famished anticipation,waiting for my mother to letgo of my arm and allow meto reach for whatever dishcame my way in the merry-go-round of food about tobe set in motion.

Uncle Harry pronouncedthe blessing. He was giventhe task because he was abachelor. True, the logic ofthat is not apparent, but nei-ther were a hundred otherfamily traditions I d alwaysmeant to ask about.

Uncle Harrys way of sayingthe grace always intriguedme, especially when he wasdrinking. Polishing off histhird high ball before dinnerat half past noon, he stubbedout a Lucky Strike cigarettein the gold inlaid ashtray be-side his dinner plate and be-gan his invocation.

Voices around the tablesubsided as he raised his

arms above his head, bring-ing them about in a greatcircle to touch his finger tipstogether far above his head,as if he was performing animpromptu field sobrietytest. His arms thendropped to his chest as hishands found each other andfolded in prayer.

And now, he intoned,we thank the Great God

Jehovah and all his angels.And His son, Little Baby Je-sus. And all the saints, fromAlbert to Zachary, as well asall the Prophets, too numer-ous to name, but they knowwho they are. And, u hwe wish everyone aroundthis table a joyous season ofgift-returning. And we wishall of you a fine dinner onMargaret s fine China. Eathearty and stop when youget to the plate. Uh l ivea long life. Amen, andplease pass the turnips.

The food now began totravel around the table and Ipractically inhaled a servingfrom each dish as it arrived. Iloved every kind of food and

wasn t at all picky. I was al-ways a good eater. I still am.

Dinner over, the Luckiesand Camels and Chester-fields and Pall Malls and OldGolds came out. The snapsand clicks of all the Zippolighters firing off one afteranother sounded like acompany of riflemen cock-ing their weapons. As Iworked on my dessert ofcherry pie, smoke rolledacross the table and re-minded me of a Civil Warbattle film I had seen in ourfourth grade class. Mymind s eye saw soldiersstumbling through thewoods, banging into trees,hacking and coughing asthey struggled to find abreath of air.

There were no casualtieshere on this Christmas day,but the long-term effect ofall that smoke had conse-quences. Despite his com-mand to live a long life, Un-cle Harry did not himselfsurvive to a ripe old age.He suffered a fatal heart at-tack at age 50. The week

before, he told my Mom hischest felt tight and hewould switch to a milderbrand of cigarettes. Butthat didn t halt the rush ofthe prophets coming tomeet him at heaven s gate,nor all the saints from A toZ following close behind.At his funeral, old friendsand relatives gathered to re-member a dear friend andbrother and uncle. Theyslapped each other on theback in greeting and toldthe same old family stories,a harmless pack of lies thatglossed over the hurt andloss and struggle and stum-bling in all human life. Mostof this hail-fellow cama-raderie took place outsidewhere they could smoke.Inside by the casket werethose of us too young fortobacco. We were oldenough to learn bad habitsfrom our elders, but notsmart enough to heed ad-vice from the dead. Rightbefore our eyes was a les-son that few of us werenoting. Some lies cametwenty to a pack. �

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