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VOLUME 46
SEPTEMBER 2014
NUMBER 9
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The feast is behind us. Thanks to everyone
who made it happen. It couldn’t have
happened without all the volunteers! A
special thanks to Chairperson, Alfonso
Squillante for his herculean efforts, and to
co-chairs, Juliette Milazzo and Mark
Ventimiglia. More on the feast, next
month.
CELLINI NEWS
PUBLISHED BY CELLINI LODGE NO. 2206
ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Happy belated birthdays to Ross Schifano
and Phil Randazzo!
Happy September Birthdays to: Vito
Chimienti, John Bertucelli, Elena Musso,
Anna Kucic, Andrew Stein, Madeline
Maffetone, Mary Masi, Thomas Barra,
Ralph Barba, Helen Como,
Joseph
Fiorello, Emma Milazzo, Joseph Sciame,
Reno Staffa, Linda Iadevaia, Sally
Saratella, Felicia Ventimiglia, Dominick
Cusumano, MaryAnn Busa, Nunzio
Milazzo, Joseph Smolenski, Jr., Anthony
Calabro, Michelina Cappuccilli, Vincent
Gazzardi, Gerard Merolla, Joseph
Pellegrino, Joann Nassour, Mike
Cappuccilli, Jean Gagliardo, and Alfonso
Squillante.
Happy 49th Anniversary to Maria and
Tony D’Urso!
Speedy recovery to Emma Milazzo,
Alyssa Infirna, John Persico,
Filomena Sposito, Tracy
Zaikowski, and Anna Marie
Salvatorelli.
Keep in your prayers: Anna Centrone, Nat
and Viola Alvich, & Emily Chimienti,
May he rest in peace: James Cipriano, 100
year old father of Anthony Cipriano.
Nell’unita c’e’ forza!
I leave you with a quote from Leonardo
daVinci: “A well-spent day brings happy
sleep.” Leonardo da Vinci–Italian
draftsman, Painter, Sculptor, Architect and
Engineer whose genius epitomized the
Renaissance humanist ideal. 1452-1519
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Business Meeting on
Monday, September 8th, 2014 at
Clinton Martin Park at 7 PM.
Fraternally,
Vincent R. Illuzzi
Vincent R. Illuzzi
President 2013-15
Cellini Lodge # 2206
Order Sons of Italy in America
1968– 46th Anniversary Year– 2014
Cellini Lodge
no. 2206
ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA
2208 JERICHO TURNPIKE∙ NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
(516) 747-1680
www.cellinilodge2206.org
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………………………………………..Carole Lynn Marino
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COUNCIL OF OFFICERS 2014-15
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Immediate Past President
Orator
Recording Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Corresponding Secretary
Vincent R. Illuzzi
Alfonso Squillante
Juliette Milazzo
Luigi Squillante
Mark Ventimiglia
Maria D’Urso
Anthony Calabro
Valeriann Hughes
Carole Lynn Marino
(917) 922-8045
(516) 280-4080
(516) 485-7011
(516) 456-2541
(917) 885-5722
(516) 375-2256
(516) 739-2841
(516) 579-2146
(516) 466-8983
TRUSTEES
Principal Trustee
Marylou Rando
Denise Alfarone
Bernard DeVito
Tom Giacomaro
Salvatore Graffeo
Joann Grossman
Amanda Mulea
Neil Sirignano
MASTERS OF CEREMONY
Jerry Pecora
Thought you'd enjoy this!
It's one you want your Children and Grandchildren to read.
They won't believe this happened, but it DID.
Harry & Bess
(This seems unreal.)
Harry Truman was a different kind of President. He probably made
as many or more important decisions regarding our nation's history
as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure
of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White
House.
The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which
was in Independence Missouri. His wife had inherited the house
from her mother and father and other than their years in the White
House, they lived their entire lives there.
When he retired from office in 1952 his income was a U.S. Army
pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting
that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them,
granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of
$25,000 per year.
After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove
home to Missouri by themselves. There was no Secret Service following them.
When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and
that
doesn't belong to me.. It belongs to the American people and
it's not for sale."
Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award
him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it,
writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be
the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."
As president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.
SENTINELS
Angelo Ferrara, Gerard Merolla, Artie Conte
Chaplain
Grand Deputy
Jean Gagliardo
Tony D’Angelis
PAST PRESIDENTS
Joseph Graziano*
Anthony Persico*
Natale C. Tedone*
James J. Terlizzi*
Joseph Sciame
Joseph Lacalamita*
Joseph M. Dantone*
*Deceased
Joseph Fulgenzi
Gene Morrone*
Anthony Bellucci*
Salvatore LoPinto*
Anthony D’Urso
Vincent M. Quatraro
Michael J. Mele
Angelo J. Ferrara
National/ State Past Pres.
State Trustee
State Deputy
Joseph Sciame
Luigi Squillantea
Anthony Milazzo
Jean Gagliardo
Grace Ferrara
Phyllis Capasso (Men)
Grace Ferrara (Women)
Grace Ferrara
LeeAnn Lack
Emma Milazzo
Good and Welfare
Dues Chairman
Membership Chairperson
Jean DiPaolo*
Kenneth J. Miller
Joseph Rando
Anna Mulea*
Grace Ferrara
Anthony Milazzo
Jean Gagliardo
Gina Ferrara
(718) 990-1486
(516) 456-2541
America Lodge
Donatello Lodge
Ann Bambino Lodge
(516) 746-4919
(516) 328-3165
(516) 328-3165
(718) 461-6768
(516) 741-3242
COMMISSIONERS OF ARBITRATION 2014-15
Anthony D’ Urso
Grace Ferrara
Jean Gagliardo
Michael J. Mele
Anthony Milazzo
Rev 6-17-14
Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in
on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying
the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale.
Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed,
"My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house
or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!"
I say dig him up and clone him!
If you agree, forward it. If you don't, delete it. I don't want to know
one way or the other. By me forwarding it, you know how I feel.
Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date!
IN MEMORY OF SALVATORE MASI.
Brother Salvatore Masi passed away on August 14th. He is
survived by his wife, Mary.
May he rest in peace and condolences from all of us at Cellini
Lodge #2206.
A TRIBUTE TO JOE DIMAGGIO &
ITALIAN AMERICAN
BASEBALL LEGENDS
When: Thursday, October 9, 2014
Place: Marcus Christ Village Hall, New Hyde Park
Time: 8.P.M.
Performance by Kathleen Mucciolo
Contact Person: Jean Gagliardo
Cell: 516-935-5084
Date
Event
Time/Chair
Location/Phone
Sept. 4
Officers' Meeting
7:30 PM
Lodge Office
Sept. 8
General Meeting
7:00 PM
Clinton Martin Park
Sept .12
Card Night
7:30 PM
Lodge Office
Sept. 19
Feast Thank You
7:00 PM
Clinton Martin Park
Sept. 26
Card Night
7:30 PM
Lodge Office
Oct. 2
Officers' meeting
7:30 PM
Lodge Office
Oct. 4
Italian Night
Joanne Grossman
718-428-8725
Oct. 6
General Meeting
7:30 PM
Clinton Martin Park
Oct. 9
Culture & Heritage
Jean Gagliardo
516-935-5084
Oct. 10
Card Night
7:30 PM
Lodge Office
Oct. 12
Huntington Parade
Oct. 13
New York City Parade
Oct. 18
Casino trip
8:00 AM/Sal Squillante
516-505-8880
Oct. 23
Grab-Bag-Bingo
7:30 PM/JoAnn Marino
Marcus Christ Hall/718-767-2014
Oct. 24
Card Night
7:30 PM
Lodge Office
Oct. 27
Foundation Meeting
7:30 PM
Lodge Office
Oct. 30
Officer's meeting
7:30 PM
Lodge Office
WHAT HAPPENS IN HEAVEN WHEN WE PRAY?
A lovely e-mail:
I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels. My angel guide stopped in
front of the first section and said, "This is the Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayer are received."
I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so many angels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets and scraps from people all over the
world.
Then we moved on down a long corridor until we reached the second section.
The angel then said to me, "This is the Packaging and Delivery Section. Here, the graces and blessings the people asked for are processed and delivered to the living
persons who asked for them." I noticed again how busy it was there. There were many angels working hard at that station, since so many blessings had been
requested and were being packaged for delivery to Earth.
Finally, at the farthest end of the long corridor we stopped at the door of a very small station. To my great surprise, only one angel was seated there, idly doing
nothing. "This is the Acknowledgment Section," my angel friend quietly admitted to me. He seemed embarrassed.
"How is it that there is no work going on here?" I asked.
"So sad," the angel sighed. "After people receive the blessings that they asked for, very few send back acknowledgments."
"How does one acknowledge God's blessings? "I asked.
"Simple," the angel answered. Just say, "Thank you, Lord."
"What blessings should they acknowledge?" I asked.
"If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of this world. If you have money in the bank,
in your wallet, and spare change in a dish, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy, and if you get this on your own computer, you are part of the 1% in the
world who has that opportunity."
"If you woke up this morning with more health than illness.. You are more blessed than the many who will not even survive this day."
"If you have never experienced the fear in battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation... You are ahead of 700 million
people in the world."
"If you can attend a church without the fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death you are envied by, and more blessed than, three billion people in the world."
"If you can hold your head up and smile, you are not the norm, you're unique to all those in doubt and despair..."
"Ok," I said. "What now? How can I start?"
The Angel said, "If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing in that someone was thinking of you as very special and you are more blessed than
over two billion people in the world who cannot read at all."
Have a good day, count your blessings, and if you care to, pass this along to remind everyone else how blessed we all are...
ATTN: Acknowledge Dept.
"Thank you Lord, for giving me the ability to share this message and for giving me so many wonderful people with whom to share it."
If you have read this far, and are thankful for all that you have been blessed with, how can you not send it on?
I thank God for everything, especially all my family and friends.
CONGRATULATIONS EMMA!
Cellini Lodge members, family and friends attending the Town of North Hempstead Senior Recognition Luncheon honoring our
member Emma Milazzo. (Seated second from the right.) Congratulations Emma!
Facts about The Ebola Virus (Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever)
by Vincent R. Illuzzi
Ebola is a rare but deadly virus that causes bleeding
inside and outside of the body. As the virus spreads
through the body, it damages the immune system and
organs. Ultimately, it causes levels of blood-clotting cells
to drop. This leads to severe , uncontrollable bleeding.
The disease kills up to 90% of people who are infected.
So far serious Ebola cases have only shown up in Central
and West Africa.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says there’s no
significant risk of Ebola in the United States. It has
strong safety measures in place for people who have
Ebola and are brought to the U.S. for treatment.
Airline crews are trained to spot the symptoms of Ebola
in passengers flying from places where the virus is
found, and to quarantine those suspected of being
infected.
Ebola isn’t as contagious as more common viruses like
colds, influenza and measles. It spreads to people by
contact with the bodily fluids (blood, secretions and
other fluids) of an infected human or animal like the
monkey or fruit bat (believed to be the natural host of
Ebola in Africa which passes it to other animals). Those
who care for an infected person are at high risk of
contacting the disease. Caregivers are advised to wear
impermeable gowns and gloves, and to wear facial
protection such as goggles or a medical mask to prevent
splashes to nose, eyes and mouth. It can also be spread
indirectly by being stuck with a needle or other items
contaminated with the virus. You CAN’T get Ebola
from air, water, or food. A person who has Ebola, but
has no symptoms can’t spread the disease.
Symptoms of Ebola are flu-like and include high fever,
headache, joint and muscle aches, sore throat, weakness,
stomach pain and lack of appetite. These symptoms are
non-specific and can be mistaken for malaria, typhoid
fever, or meningitis. Some people may develop rash, red
eyes, chest pains and difficulty breathing and
swallowing. These symptoms appear 2 to 21 days after
being infected. As the disease progresses, it causes
bleeding inside the body, as well as from the eyes, ears
and nose. Some people will cough up blood, have bloody
diarrhea, vomiting, impaired kidney and liver function.
It’s difficult to diagnose without blood and tissue
cultures. If a person is suspected of having the disease,
they will be quarantined until a definitive diagnosis is
made. There is no specific treatment but supportive care
is given consisting of keeping the patient hydrated,
maintaining their oxygen status and blood pressure and
treating any infections.
There is no vaccination commercially available yet,
however in September, a safety trial of an Ebola vaccine
will start according to the National Institutes for Health.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MULEA FAMILY
Alexander James Schachtel
June 24th 2014
11:11am
7lbs 4oz
20 1/2 inches
Born to parents April and Greg Schachtel, big sister Ava and Aunt Amanda Mulea, and grandson of the late Cellinil
Members, Anna and Alphonse Mulea. We miss them both, and know the family is growing!
CONGRATUALTIONS TO OUR NEW MEMBER:
NEW AUGUST 4th, 2014
INITIATED MEMBER
Giordano, Lorraine
178-46 Wexford Terrace
Jamaica Estates, NY 11432
(H) 718-526-3539
(C) 646-872-3190
[email protected]
Initiated: 8-4-14
Wines from Italy
by Vincent R. Illuzzi
Italy is one of the world’s premier wine exporters. It is practically a nation of vines, and yet, the majority of the selections produced are largely
unfussy, simple table wines meant to be enjoyed with meals. Still, changes in the last 25 years have finally occurred, and it is in the heart of this
boot-shaped country that some of the pure stars of the wine universe are produced. Wines from Italy are changing their image, and wine consumers
are noticing.
Italy is the world’s largest producer and consumer of wine . Vines carpet all 20 of its regions, from the snow-covered peaks of the Alto to Apulia,
the forgotten toe of Italy, even offshore to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia . The statistics are staggering: 4,000 years of winemaking history , 20
wine regions, 96 provinces, 1,000-plus grape varieties, 4,200 or more wine styles and over two million wine producers. Add to these head-spinning
numbers that there is no simple way to decipher an Italian wine label. The most prominent name on the label could be a town, a grape variety or a
producer.
The geography and climate of the nation is as diverse as its culture. From the chilly Alpine area in the north to the southern tip of the boot that is on
the same latitude as North Africa. The Apennines mountain range runs down the center of the country, providing slopes of every conceivable
altitude, soil, drainage and exposure. This produces a wide range of options and styles in Italian wine that are as exciting as they are varied. Even
the geographic regions eschew consistency; each of the 20 regions is an entity of its own, with certain powers that tend to stray from national
winemaking standards and laws. Each region is subdivided into provinces that take their names from the principal village they occupy.
Wines from Italy are marked in a classification system that has roots dating back centuries. The ancient Romans defined the original production
areas. In 1716, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany redrew those zones, and they remained constant for the next few centuries—a brief period in the
overall history of Italian wines. The governing body for quality designations is the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC). This means the
area in which the vines are grown and wine produced is a protected area. Wines of even higher quality are given DOCG status, which stands for
Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita, or “guaranteed in the style and regional authenticity” of the wine. Italian DOC laws differ from
their French counterparts in the AOC in that Italy requires aging of the wines and that there are no Premier Cru or Grand Cru systems in place for
classification. At present, there are over 300 DOC appellations, which account for approximately 20 percent of the total wine production, and 25
DOCG wine appellations, over half of which are in two areas: Tuscany and Piedmont . The most recent laws, from1992, promoted much of the
finer vino de tavola (table wine) to the category of Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT). IGT-designated wines are classified by color, grape and
varietal typology from the larger regions. With over 115 appellations, IGT wines are the Italian equivalent of the French Vin de Pays wines.
Furthermore, all wines now carry on their labels the wine’s generic name, producer’s name and location, alcohol content by volume and
classification status (DOCG, DOC, IGT or simple vino de tavola). DOCG wines must also carry a government seal, which is a paper strip placed
over the capsule or cork as a seal of guarantee.
L'Italia è uno degli esportatori di vino più importanti del mondo. E 'praticamente una nazione di viti, e tuttavia, la maggior parte delle selezioni
prodotte sono semplici vini in gran parte senza pretese, tavolo pensato per essere goduto con i pasti. Eppure, cambiamenti negli ultimi 25 anni
hanno finalmente accaduto, ed è nel cuore di questo paese a forma di stivale che alcune delle stelle puri dell'universo vino sono prodotti. I vini
provenienti da Italia stanno cambiando la loro immagine, e consumatori di vino stanno notando.
L'Italia è il più grande produttore e consumatore di vino al mondo. Viti tappeto tutti i 20 delle sue regioni, dalle cime innevate del Alto in Puglia, la
punta dimenticato d'Italia, anche off-shore alle isole di Sicilia e Sardegna. Le statistiche sono impressionanti: 4.000 anni di storia enologica, 20
regioni vinicole, 96 province, vitigni 1,000-plus, 4.200 o più stili di vino e oltre due milioni di produttori di vino. Aggiungi questi numeri da capogiro che non esiste un modo semplice per decifrare un'etichetta di vino italiano. Il nome più importante in etichetta potrebbe essere una città, una
varietà di uva o di un produttore.
La geografia e il clima della nazione è varia come la sua cultura. Dalla zona fredda alpina a nord fino alla punta meridionale dello stivale che si
trova sulla stessa latitudine Nord Africa. La catena montuosa appenninica corre lungo il centro del paese, fornendo piste di ogni quota concepibile,
il suolo, il drenaggio e l'esposizione. Questo produce una vasta gamma di opzioni e stili di vino italiano che sono emozionante come essi sono
molteplici. Anche le regioni geografiche rifuggono la coerenza; ciascuna delle 20 regioni è un'entità a sé stante, con alcuni poteri che tendono ad
allontanarsi dagli standard di vinificazione nazionale e le leggi. Ogni regione è suddivisa in province che prendono il loro nome dal villaggio
principale che occupano.
I vini provenienti da Italia sono contrassegnati in un sistema di classificazione che ha radici che risalgono secoli. Gli antichi Romani ha definito le
zone di produzione originali. Nel 1716, il Granducato di Toscana ha ridisegnato quelle zone, e che è rimasto costante per i prossimi secoli un breve
periodo nella storia complessiva di vini italiani. L'organo di governo per le denominazioni di qualità è la Denominazione di Origine Controllata
(DOC). Questo significa che l'area in cui le viti sono coltivate e il vino prodotto è una zona protetta. Vini di qualità ancora superiore sono date
DOCG, che sta per Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita, o "garantiti nello stile e autenticità regionale" del vino. Leggi DOC italiane
differiscono dalle loro controparti francesi del COA in Italia che richiede l'invecchiamento dei vini e che non ci sono sistemi di Premier Cru e il
Grand Cru in vigore per la classificazione. Attualmente, ci sono oltre 300 le denominazioni DOC, che rappresentano circa il 20 per cento della
produzione totale di vino, e 25 denominazioni di vini DOCG, oltre la metà dei quali in due aree: Toscana e Piemonte. Le leggi più recenti,
from1992, promosso molte delle più fini vino de tavola (vino da tavola) per la categoria di Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT). Vini IGT-designati
sono classificate in base al colore, uva e tipologia varietale dalle regioni più grandi. Con oltre 115 denominazioni, i vini IGT sono l'equivalente
italiano del francese Vin de Pays vini. Inoltre, tutti i vini ora portano sulle loro etichette nome generico del vino, il nome e la posizione del
produttore, contenuto alcolico e stato di classificazione (DOCG, DOC, IGT o semplice vino de tavola). DOCG devono portare una guarnizione
governo, che è una striscia di carta posizionato sulla capsula o sughero come sigillo di garanzia.
CELLINI LODGE HONORED
By Lynn Marino
On July 24, 2014, at Chateau Briand in Westbury, Cellini Lodge was honored by Donatello Lodge #2259 on the occasion of their
30th Anniversary Dinner Dance as one of the three lodges that sponsored them into the Order Sons of Italy in America in July of
1984, along with the Galileo Galilei Lodge #2253 and the past Italo Balbo Lodge #2361. Twenty Cellini members were in
attendance as well as OSIA State and National officers for the event that honored as well, two Donatello members for their
dedication to their lodge and community. Among the evening’s speakers were Cellini Lodge Past President and Donatello Lodge
Grand Deputy Jean Gagliardo, and Cellini Lodge Grand Deputy and Past President of the Galileo Lodge Tony D’Angelis, who gave
a brief history of Cellini’s past and current accomplishments before introducing President Vincent Illuzzi. President Vincent then
spoke and accepted citations and awards on the lodge’s behalf from the many officials and community leaders present. Donatello
Lodge honored Cellini Lodge along with the other sponsor lodges, by dedicating a $100 brick to each on the commemorative
walkway of the Garibaldo Meucci Museum in Staten Island in recognition of the occasion.
IMAGES OF NAPLES 2014
By Lynn Marino
Napoli, Napoli. The Italian city that holds my heart more than any other. Greek before it was Roman, and then under foreign rule
for hundreds of years, Naples was once a great kingdom and has the cultural treasures to attest to its former glories. The narrow
streets of the historic center, which follow the grid of the ancient city, are rich in churches, artwork, cloisters, monasteries, piazzas,
obelisks, and statuary , representative of the different periods of architecture of its history, the most prevalent being the baroque. The
“centro storico”, the heartbeat of the city, teems with residents, tourists, University of Naples students, restaurants, shops, and
old-world artisans of every sort, working in tiny studios tucked into the side streets. Naples’ royal palaces are now museums and
repositories to some of Italy’s finest art, and the city in its past, had over a dozen renowned musical conservatories where the
worlds finest composers taught. The history of Naples includes some of the greatest artists, philosophers, musicians, and architects
the world has known. Many tourists arrive in Naples and quickly depart for its environs of the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, and the islands in the Bay, but to stay and explore the city is to know the heart and soul of the proud Neapolitan people, and that experience is
truly unforgettable.
Padre Pio shrine at waterfront taralli stand, with Mount Vesuvius in background.
Borgo Marinaro and the Castle of the Egg, site of first Greek settlement in the city.
I FIRST STARTED READING THIS EMAIL & WAS READING FAST UNTIL I REACHED THE THIRD SENTENCE. I STOPPED AND
STARTED OVER READING SLOWER AND THINKING ABOUT EVERY WORD. THIS EMAIL IS VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING. MAKES YOU STOP AND THINK. READ SLOWLY!
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just
married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know
that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams.
But, here it is - the ’back nine' of my life and it catches me by surprise. How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did
my youth go? I remember vividly seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and
that 'I was only on the first hole' and the 'back nine' was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is . . . my friends are retired and getting grey. They move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some
worse shape than me, but, I see the great change. Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant, but like me, their age is
beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become.
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore it's mandatory! Because if
I don't on my own free will, I just fall asleep where I sit!
And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do
things that I wish I had done but never did! But, at least I know, that though I'm on the 'back nine,' and I'm not sure how long it will last,
this I know for sure, that when it's over on this earth it's over. A new adventure will begin!
Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have
done. It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not on the 'back nine' yet let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to
accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can
never be sure whether you're on the 'back nine’ or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life so, live for today
and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember, and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have
done for them in all the years past!
"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY
TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY! HAVE A GREAT DAY! Remember, "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold
and silver."
LIVE HAPPY
LASTLY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
Your kids are becoming you, but your grandchildren are perfect.
Going out is good, but coming home is better.
You forget names, but it’s OK because other people forgot they even knew you.
You realize you're never going to be really good at anything, especially golf.
The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore. You sleep better
on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It’s called "pre-sleep".
You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch.
You tend to use more 4 letter words . . . "what?" . . . "When?". . . " ???
Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere.
What used to be freckles are now liver spots.
Everybody whispers.
You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet 2 of which you will never wear.
But Old is good in some things ~~~ Old Songs, Old Movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS
Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!"
Send this on to other “Old Friends" and let them laugh in AGREEMENT.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.
TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE, SO ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT
LASTS.
R. Stutzmann
Marzullo’s Café & Pastries
tutzmann
1586 Hillside Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
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