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PAGE 9 All About September Trips & Special Events September is the ninth month of the year in PAGE 10 the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It was the Community Announcements seventh month before January and February were added to the calendar. It is generally considered to be the first month of autumn PAGE 14 in the northern hemisphere, although the equinox does not take Monthly Diaries place until the end of the month. Because most farmers begin to reap their crops in autumn, September was called “harvest month” PAGE 36 in Charlemagne’s calendar as well as in Switzerland, where it is The Atkinson Files called Herbstmonat in German. Birthstone – SAPPHIRE PAGE 40 A Night at the Movies Program The sapphire is the September birthstone. Some linguists and astrologists believe that its name comes from the Sanskrit word PAGE 43 sanipriya, meaning “sacred to Saturn.” Next to the diamond, the It’s Puzzling sapphire is one of the hardest materials known. Sapphires come in many colors (ranging from yellow to green and orange), but the finest sapphire color is a rich, velvety cornflower blue. The ancient Persians believed that Earth rested on a giant sapphire whose reflection gave the sky its color. Damigeron, a historian of old, wrote that kings wore sapphires to protect themselves from harm and envy and to attract divine favor. The gem was regarded as a symbol of truth, sincerity, and constancy. Continued on page 3

Paul’s Run 9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115 August 2018 Resident Council Report

Paul’s Run Report to Resident Council and Resident Community Katrina K. Wise, Vice President, Executive Director August 9, 2018 Census Independent Living 90.1% Personal Care 94% Nursing Home 96.7% Departmental Facilities Administration • During the weather change, if you have any A/C • Inspiration Board issues, please immediately call the Front Desk for • Pet Policy assistance at 215-934-3000 • MED Return Box will be installed • New rugs in the marketing suite and Friday, August 10th administration suite will start in September • New rugs and chairs in the dining room have been Dietary chosen. Pricing still under way for painting. Start • The Food Advisory Committee meeting will date to be determined be held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:30 pm in the Board Room for Food • Waiting room enlargement for the medical office; Committee Members. Dietary issues are start date to be determined addressed at this time. Chaplain’s Notes Community Life • Evening prayer is M-F 3:45 in the chapel Upcoming in September: • Prayers for Peace Weds at 12:00 in the chapel **Wednesday Acme run moving to 10am starting in • 4th Thursday Mass is at 10:15 in the auditorium September • Holiday Service Schedule will be posted with **Neshaminy Mall trip moving to 12:30pm information for all upcoming services. departure • 9/3 No transportation Liberty Wellness • 9/6 Aldi trip • With the warm weather, please keep your air • 9/7 Community Circle conditioning on and wear a sweater if you are cool. • 9/7 Atlantic city Trip • Drink plenty of water and other hydrating fluids. • 9/9 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown • 9/10 Rosh Hashanah service 2-3:30pm • 9/10 Philly Senior stage acting club starts again • 9/12 End of summer drive in movie night • 9/13 Wal-Mart • 9/14 Lunch and learn • 9/14 Willow Grove mall • 9/18 Yom Kippur starts at sundown services 730- 9pm • 9/20 Bristol farmers market • 9/21 Philadelphia Zoo trip • 9/27 Kelly’s Seafood Lunch trip • 9/28 Parx casino trip Runner Page 2 All About September (Continued) Weather or Not Summer ends and autumn begins on Legend has it that if a poisonous snake were put September 22, 2018, in the northern half of the into a vessel along with a sapphire, the rays from world. However, September days can still be the gem would kill the snake. Our ancestors very warm. The average September temperature interpreted this to mean that the sapphire was in Miami, Florida, is 82 degrees. In Acapulco, an antidote against poison. Mexico, it is about 89 degrees in September. Flower of the Month – ASTER If you want a “cool” place to visit this month, The aster is the special flower for September. Quebec City, on average, is 67 degrees, and A member of the Asteraceae family, the aster Oslo, Norway, is a chilly 53 degrees. takes its name from the Latin word meaning “star” and refers to the flower’s star-like head. Known alternatively as the Michaelmas daisy, Sports Highlights starwort, and frost flower, the aster usually blooms in late summer and fall. 1830 – Famous race between horse and steam engine occurred on September 18th. There are hundreds of aster species, which The horse won! include shades of blues, purples, and pinks. There are also white and yellow varieties. All 1895 – The American Bowling Congress asters have a yellow center, which is actually formed on September 9th. comprised of many tiny flowerets. Ancient 1918 – Baseball season ended early due to people believed that the odor from the burnt WWI on September 1st. leaves of asters drove away serpents. In the language of flowers, asters symbolize a wish 1920 – American Professional Football that things had turned out differently. Maybe Association formed on September 17th. that is why asters were once placed on the 1927 – Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of graves of French soldiers. the season on September 30th. What’s Lucky in AUgust? 1968 – Arthur Ashe became the first African Lucky Colors: Gold & Brick Red American to win the US Open Tennis Lucky Days: Monday & Friday Championship on September 9th. Lucky Numbers: 6 & 9 1970 – Gary Muhrcke was the first winner of Lucky Letters: S & R the New York Marathon, which was held on September 13th. Lucky Plant: Apple Tree 1973 – Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in “Battle of the Sexes” match on September 20th.

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Where has the summer gone? It has been an High Holiday Service Schedule exciting summer of living in community with one another and a Rosh Hoshannah great testament that our community is at its best and strongest when Monday, September 10th all participate. As an organization informed by Lutheran Tradition, 2:oopm, Auditorium we believe that while we may each have gifts and talents that make Tash Lich us unique, every member of our community is valued and welcome. Tuesday, September 11th Residents, families and staff, all are equal here as we live and serve 2:00pm, Secret Garden with and alongside one another. As summer winds down, we give Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre thanks for all the ways that we have been inspired to learn, grow Tuesday, September 18th and participate in the community of faith that God has given us. 7:30pm, Auditorium At Paul’s Run we are blessed in many ways to be part of something Yizkor much bigger than ourselves. Please join us in prayer during the Wednesday, September 19th month of September as members of our community and their 2:00pm, Auditorium families prepare the Jewish New Year. All are welcome to attend and Blessing of the Sukkah participate in our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Monday, September 24th 2:00pm, Liberty Walk

Paul’s Run Gratefully Acknowledges the Following Tribute Gifts made between July 17, 2018 – August 16, 2018

In Memory of: • In Memory of: Please help us raise funds that will enable specially trained staff Abraham and Berta Marie Kaltenstein to continue to transform the lives Bonderow By Mrs. Joan K. Dortort By Ms. Nina Bonderow of memory-impaired older adults Dante Merritt through the magic of music. Robert Cohen By Paul's Run Retirement Community Music and Memory, a program that provides By Larry Karabell an iPod and personalized playlist of songs Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Katz Mrs. Katrina K. and Mr. Sidney A. Mittman according to the unique preferences of each David A. Wise By Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. listener, is changing lives at Paul’s Run. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Forman Stevens To expand the benefits of this critical program, we are in need iPods, headphones, and iTunes gift cards. Please remember us during the upcoming fundraising campaign “Music & Memory.” We will also accept Love to read & share your thoughts with gently used iPod Shuffles and/or Nanoss. others? Join the Paul’s Run Book Club. We meet every other week at 3pm To make a monetary donation, please visit www.fundly.com. Purchase iTunes gift in the Library. cards (lowest denomination - $10) by going Check the calendar for upcoming dates. to www.apple.com. Runner Page 5 The PC Periodical

Life is tough, but so are you. Personal Care residents helped support Homer’s Heroes by making cards with words of encouragement. These cards will serve as a simple, yet powerful reminder that we can overcome some of life’s toughest obstacles. The residents were happy to be part of a project that will help bring a smile to others.

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The residents from the Health Care Community celebrated Christmas in July with crafts and movies that fit the theme. Two of our residents even dressed up like elves to celebrate the special day!

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9/6 Aldi & Dollar General 9/7 Atlantic City 9/13 Wal-Mart 9/14 Willow Grove mall 9/20 Bristol farmers market 9/21 Phila Zoo trip 9/27 Kellys Seafood Lunch trip 9/28 Parx casino trip

Please sign up for all trips in Erin's Office.

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Rate Increase for PAUL’S RUN DINING SERVICES Charitable PRESENTS Gift Annuities CHEFS TABLE

On the 2nd Wednesday of each Month our lucky winners will enjoy a Looking for a way to support Paul's Run AND receive dependable cash flow for life, 5 COURSE FINE regardless of fluctuations in the market? Now is the time to consider a Charitable Gift Annuity DINING EXPERIENCE (CGA) to Paul's Run. Starting July 1, CGA rates are increasing. Enjoy a wine paired evening cooked table side by chef Jeff in a private setting with personalized service. To show how this benefits you, let's suppose Winnie, an 87 year old resident at Paul's Run, Seven lucky winners will be drawn at the wants to set up a CGA of $100,000. The current beginning of each month from our suggestion box rate of 8.2% for a single annuitant age 87 and notified personally. increases to 8.7%. By waiting until after July 1, Your feedback not only helps us improve our she receives $8,700 annually instead of $8,200. customer service, but enters you a chance to win. Don’t forget to put your name on your card and good luck! If you are interested in learning more about CGA's, call Patty Cline at 267-464-7720. Entertainment for IL in September Mail Issues 9/2 Barry Warren 9/16 Philly Senior Stage Residents are asked to return to the Presents … OLIVER receptionists any misdirected delivery from 9/5 Annie Williams 9/19 Kirk Maurer the Post Office. 9/9 Dr. Steve Univ. of Penn The receptionists will assure it is returned Educational Series 9/23 Squeezebox to the Postal Worker for delivery to the 9/12 End of Summer 9/26 Kristen Coryell correct recipient. Drive in movie night 9/30 Jimmy Edwards

Runner Page 9 Community Announcements Krispy Kreme Donut Sale Every Friday at 10AM Glazed & Assorted Donuts $1.00 Rita’s Water Ice is Back! Rita’s will be stocked in the General Store Freezer every week with 1 Sugar Free and 2 Assorted Flavors. 9/3 No transportation Happy Labor Day Early dinner 11:30-1:30pm 9/7 Philly Senior Stage’s Actors Guild starts at 2:30pm in the Auditorium looking for a great fun come and check out what the Actors guild has to offer We 9/12 End of summer Drive in showing –My Big Fat Greek Wedding love 9/18 Crafting with Carol begins Tuesdays volunteers! at 2pm in the greenhouse 9/20 Wii Bowling Tournament We welcome you to share against Philadelphia your talents and hobbies with Protestant Home the residents! Here are a few Bridge Club meets Tuesdays at 1pm in opportunities: the recreation room Friendly Visits Companionship TIME CHANGES FOR WEDNESDAYS TRIPS Acme Trip to 10am Craft Activities Exercise Class Neshaminy Mall to 12:30 Brain Games and more...

Contact Elizabeth Rodgers in Community Life for more info by phone, 215-934-3043, or email [email protected]

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ONYCHORRHEXIS

Onychorrhexis from the Greek words Onycho, meaning nail, and Rhexis meaning bursting. This is a technical term simplified as “brittle nails”. It can be caused by heavy soaps and detergents, excessive tapping of the fingers, and sometimes unavoidable idiopathies. It affects more woman than men. It can happen to anyone of any age, race or gender, but is more of a consequence of getting older. Yes, after age 25, your nail growth rate begins to decline. Sorry. This allows nails to be exposed to the environment for longer periods of time.

What happens is the bonds between keratin filaments within nails weaken as we age. The changes make nails dryer and more brittle. Toenails are a little more complicated. Sometimes they get thinner with age. Sometimes they get thicker.

Here are some natural remedies you can do in the meantime.

Olive Oil and Cider Vinegar Sea Salt and Lemon Juice Warm olive oil before blending it with an equal Mix several teaspoons of sea salt with several amount of cider vinegar drops of fresh squeezed lemon juice Keep your nails in the mixture for 10-15 minutes Apply the mixture to the nails and wait for about and then wash your hands. 15-20 minutes Some say you can add beer for an even more Rinse with lukewarm water effective result Vegetable Oil Melaleuca Oil and Vitamin E (Tea Tree Oil) Take a small bowl with vegetable oil and dip your Mix one teaspoon of melaleuca oil with several fingers into it drops of vitamin E Keep them in the vegetable oil for approximately Apply the mixture to your nails and wait for it to 10-15 minutes work its magic Rinse with lukewarm water Rinse with lukewarm water Remember you can always enlist the help of a Argan Tree Oil and Lemon Juice nail professional. Mix argan tree oil with freshly squeezed lemon All in all, gentle handling can help keep your juice in equal quantities nails in good shape. Dive your fingers into the resulting mixture for approximately 20 minutes Rinse with lukewarm water (Sources : Phillynews.com, healthh.com, healthool.com, webM-D)

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September 2018 Monthly Diary

By Jack Birnbaum

Resident portrait - Simon Sheinson # 32

On almost any night I entered the lounge sans a look I knew Sy Sheinson was there The quiet but powerful projection of his personality announced his persona via air Sy deeply religious, and his late brother Dave had big roles in our Sabbath service A deep knowledge of Torah made those readings the Scrolls an event, not to miss

Sy’s religious intensity was carried over into his active program participation A member of the Yiddish club his enthusiasm sparked discussions of Jewish lore Two sessions he conducted were well received, Jewish songs in community life The Jewish theatre, with tis very deep roots in Yiddish tradition and Yiddish keit

Sy’s study of the torah gave him title, to interpret the meanings of these scrolls In the traditional role of an elder-scholar Sy would be consulted on proper roles Or in some cases the interpretations or debates in the teachings of those events Recorded as historical happenings in time and storied in this sacred document

In a facility as Paul’s Run residents as Sy Sheinson are no more or less an anomaly They attain maximum function in harmony while others cluster under another tree This diversity is an enrichment and embellishment to our Paul’s Run community And serves to emphasize the mantra of being all that we can be, within this facility

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September 2018 Monthly Diary I

By Jack Birnbaum

A history—Where we came from—Where we are

It may be a surprise to many that our coming to be began, in the year of 996 A. D. When a group of Norsemen landed in Greenland establishing the very first colony Though short lived but, in 1006 other Norse settled in what is now Newfoundland Used Intermittently as a hunting ground while expeditions to follow were at hand In 1492 Cristopher Columbus in his first trip found Cuba, the Bahamas, Hispaniola And his second in 1498 he discovered for Spain, Guatemala, Togo and Venezuela These lands with precious metals, rich in game largely populated by natives, tame Now became a magnet for greedy nations of Europe to reach and then to lay claim The maritime nations, England, Spain France, Portugal and the Dutch were a part Launching plans to establish colonies, drive out natives, and clasp colonies to heart By 1600 the east coast from south to north America colonized and wed to a nation As cash cows to Europe’s aristocrats and to defend in a now hostile native situation The colonies need for labor was addressed with desperation and extreme measures Bond slaves, convicts, black and native slaves, in a seeking out hidden treasures As persecuted religious and political groups or even ethnic groups seeking haven Such immigrants increased in number creating a brawny society, tough and brazen

Facing huge tasks, taming the environment, defending and then defining their souls The colonists, European by birth, abandoned history adjusting to a new set of goals Feeling opportunity to grow unfettered by the past so a new social order came to be Title and rank were not defining, talent and determination now beget opportunity And our concept of equality was born already in conflict with slavery, being in use

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September 2018 Monthly Diary I (cont’d)

By Jack Birnbaum

An endemic conflict with competition, an American value often a cause of abuse As the colonies grew so too did our values as self-reliance, in respect of differences A strong commitment toward freedom of religious and the law using due processes Then North American bustling colonies elected legislatures claiming self- authority A situation where England, as the dominant power opposed, saying it was not to be

The King of England, an absolute monarch claimed all authority by Royal Decree Denying all requests for the redress of grievances as invalid by virtue of royalty Disbanding, ignoring legislators, placing military in command over local authority By stationing armed troops to enforce these measurer colonists yearned to be free Imposing of taxes, especially on tea, the American spirit threw down the gauntlet In Harbor and Bunker Hill, they opined “Give me liberty or give me death”

And giving birth to our national credo stated through Declaration of Independence In that all men are created equal and endowed with those unalienable rights, hence Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, goals which we must yet strive to attain The Declaration listed the grievances the American spirit could, would not sustain Those grievances, in spite of human imperfection have in the main, been achieved But they require continued commitment of our spirit so these gains are not reprised

For our nation is yet committed to long endure using equality’s spirit. as our goal The Constitution’s framework can be the equality tool, to have us become whole On that glorious day when we come to see we have it overcome and its day is past And the winter of inequality is ended, free at last, thank God almighty. free at last

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September 2018 Monthly Diary II

By Jack Birnbaum

Resident portrait - Milton Bolno # 30

Resident Milton Bolno’s eyes looked sad, like those of a made-up circus clown On being greeted his lips took on an embarrassed smile, his eyes were cast down He seemed surprised that anyone knew his name then took the time to say hello His eyes at the corners were impishly arched as if to say, you I do indeed do know

Milton did possess an honest humility in addition to having a sly sense of humor He would for example, critique how I parked my car and saying, there’s a rumor I didn’t have a license as he daily observed me from his window, parking my car He would then take note how near or how far it was parked from the concrete bar

Milton always seemed amiable and his demeanor invited other residents to talk His manner invited others to speak with neer a subject at which he would balk His thoughtful consideration was always taken as an asset during a conversation while his sense of humor, not in the slapstick style did evoked a quiet inspiration

Presence of a person is not easy to define in fact in their absence you feel a vacuum It is so with Milton Bolno, entering the dining hall I sensed he was not in the room It struck me then how when any man who contributes and is a part of a community At a point when for whatever the reason, he departs, is a hole in our world of unity

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September 2018 Monthly Diary III

By Jack Birnbaum

George Washington’s - Guide to the Presidency

Men on earth from its begging’s have eternally searched to make life much more To survive the elements, other predators, providing sustenance was at its very core Men lacking physical stature took to herding as an instinctual tool to aid in survival Learning to forge implements, using intelligence, no longer victims, instead a rival As men improved their weapons, developed a social order they challenged to rule And social system brought mastery for few, most were sentenced to poverty, cruel

The social system over centuries favored privilege denying rights to the underclass Ruled by birthright monarchy, the use force of arms, or systems based upon castes Man governed to controll all species but self- government was in itself problematic Societal divisions, nations, religions, or class, used suppression as its primary tactic Of control, or by rallying support to an ideal cause as a means to conquest of others Only within divisions as family, or class, did mankind view itself as being brothers

And so, it remained status quo until a Nation called America appeared on the scene A land of those who escaped division, fathered by those whose vision was a dream Inspired by a Declaration of hope and ruled by a Constitution that’s sings of liberty Peopled by those committed, not to perfection, but a belief in both life and equality

Its initial leadership under George Washington, breathed life into the infant nation And like any parent he had concern for its wellbeing as well as for its perpetuation Deciding not to stay President he addressed Americans to heed to the nations need He prescribed the self-rule information and recommendations to maintain its creed

The final address Washington named”6 core Pillars to form a more perfect union”, His first pillar, all being Americans by birth or adoption, is our common tie

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September 2018 Monthly Diary III (cont’d)

By Jack Birnbaum

Pride of national patriotism is more exalted than any of local identity or pride We share religion, manners, habits, political principle; s shades of difference, aside We fought and Triumphed together, faced common danger, suffering and success National Unity-Join it or die-it marks our oneness The Second Pillar, Political Moderation, fighting factions, a bad situation Revenge from party dissension, distraction and enfeeblement of administration Agitates Community false alarms, animosity, and a continues danger of excess The force of public opinion should mitigate and/or assuage to its total regress The Third Pillar, Fiscal Discipline, debt and taxes, a policy look at need Cherish public credit, cultivate peace to avoid war which increases the need Timely disbursement to avoid danger made can avoid expense to repel, indeed Avoid accumulation of debt, in peace pay off debt, and war debts are for posterity Expense requires taxes which should be made as least unpleasant as possibly The Fourth Pillar, Virtue and Religion Faith of the first founding father Of all habits, religion and morals are indispensable supports of political prosperity Caution is needed to suppose that without religion, we can still maintain morality Experience forbids the exclusion of religious principal to attain national morality The fifth Pillar, Education, Public Opinion should be enlightened Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge are of primary importance As Government is a recipient of public opinion, enlightenment should be enhanced The Sixth Pillar, A Foreign Policy of Independence, Peace Through Strength Observe good faith and justice to all nations cultivate peace and harmony to all A nation with commercial dealings should not also have political connection at all Our nation may face annoyance or material damage and declare ourselves neutral If, however belligerent nations choose not respect our rights and/or reject a call for neutrality, we may, guided by justice and counsel, choose to make a just call Be it war or peace be determined and committed to the call

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September 2018 Monthly Diary III (cont’d)

By Jack Birnbaum

This legacy of wisdom from George Washington should now our criterion, be To our expectations of what is required to conduct the leadership of our country As in about two months we have elections, evaluations will indeed come into play In a real sense voter will be evaluating the Presidential policies on this given day A better tool of evaluation than this legacy has never before been made available Than Washington’s protype and very applicable criteria which is now on the table I, for one will make use of it too confirm my judgement, very important to me But whatever you do the most important thing to do is to vote your choice and be an active citizen in our blessed land and to confirm your commitment to being free

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September 2018 Monthly Diary IV

By Jack Birnbaum

An Epiphany

This day I joined others in a ceremony honoring volunteerism when I experienced an epiphany True to the character of this event it occurred to me in a time and in a place most unexpectedly At a program for volunteers giving of themselves, I thought of those who led me onto this road Those who were befriended, those who mentored, and those relatives who shouldered the load To recognize both the joy and the wonder which comes with the sharing of self amongst others Not because they represent perfection or because it will profit me but, because we are brothers All of this does not blind me to mans imperfections, but reinforces the need for such an attitude And as empathy is not seen as a duty, then its performance is not with expectations of gratitude If there is any gratitude due it is to those people and experiences which opened such a pathway It began for me with family and friends who spun a cocoon of affection and love in community I learned of responsibility and respect to myself and others both in our home and then at school I experienced the excitement of learning both as a lifelong tool also being a gateway to commune I experienced people who appeared as I did, and others who differed in appearance and lifestyle In interaction, sometimes smooth sometimes not, we learned to accept differences with a smile In time the groups collated around interests as sports, academic or sociable, warm and fraternal I, then served my country in WWII and experienced a group life which bordered on the eternal

I, now.seated in retirement at Paul’s Run after some thirty- five years of a social work career And I still feel relevant and look back over my life in gratitude to those who guided me here To my family and many friends who helped to gain a respect for others, vital in my endeavors To my many mentors, friends and educators, who shaped my skills to be able to service others To my wife, my children, and grand children who donated the time and attention I gave others And last but not least my brothers and sister at Paul’s Run who tolerate my continued passion And who not only have read of my exploits each month but to hear then as told in my fashion Runner Page 19 Monthly Diaries

September 2018 Monthly Diary V

By Jack Birnbaum

Of virtue and freedom

If there be doubt of the quality required of freedom the founding fathers are clear As Ben Franklin wrote “Only a virtouous people are capable of freedom” very near A pious quote* from a non- moralist; John Adams wrote” ---The only foundation of a free Constitution is pure virtue” # echoed by Madison, a father of this nation So, the rule, clearly said, freedom requires virtue none other will serve in its stead The Founding fathers saw virtues loss would threaten freedom in the years ahead

Virtue arises as a result of religion, cultural habits and quite often in combination It often begins with faith, a commitment to truth, empathy is a part of the equation A commitment to being and acting just, and the respect for differences is imbued It calls for a capacity to learn and the veneration of those values time has accrued It should demand modesty and a will to do good for others and the neighborhood And above all it calls for one to do unto others no less than the very best one could These standards of virtue being so high then, human imperfections come into view In democracy self-rule the judgment of the people of virtues is a part of its review The Constitution and The Declaration of Independence weave virtue into the law Thus, each election is a reconfirmation of the perpetuation of virtues once more Democratic self-rule requires participation of all and in itself it is a part of virtue Demanding we are knowledgeable of those issues and actions taken by our crew Do they fulfill our expectations, do they reflect our virtues as well as our need? Only you fellow rulers, can answer the question, speak up and all shall pay heed *Eric Metaxas, If you Can Keep it P. 55 # ibid P.56

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September 2018 Monthly Diary VI

By Jack Birnbaum

An ode to Ben Franklin, a senior

There is much about Ben Franklin that earns the title of the oddest founding father For example, Franklin spent most of his life in Europe, Come home-- why bother? He was recognized as a leading scientist, credited with the discovery of electricity His life style was bohemian in his fondness for ladies, being intimate with royalty He was as much at home at a printing machine as when he did take tea with a king In his youth he was known as an anglophile, who would bend to kiss the royal ring

Franklin was born in Boston but at seventeen he took leave of this puritanical city Fleeing his luggage full of books to Philadelphia, in a search for future opportunity Impressing officials, went to London worked as a printer, his talent began to flower Back to Philadelphia he opened a print shop his entrepreneurship begot him power Became one of the first Americans to rise from rags to riches as he amassed wealth His notoriety had him elected to the legislature, as his stature gained robust health Through wit as an author and in service as the president of the abolitionist Society Appointed as emissary to England became aware the empire’s rule as impropriety

So, at sixty- seven Ben Franklin became the oldest rebel, a wise father on this stage Experience and wisdom mediated the rashness of youth, the traditions of this age His wit a calming foil between the passion of Adams and Jefferson’s eloquence His poise a level arena so that angry abolitionists and irate slavers can word fence So, we raise our glasses, click our goblets and to all say thank you with our toast But since Ben Franklin like us is a senior our thanks to him matter to us, the most

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September 2018 Monthly Diary VII

By Jack Birnbaum

A 2016 Ceremonial Event

Ceremonial events be they nuptial, or inaugural, seem to me parallel functionalities Both propose a two party’s union will benefit by the use of a few newer remedies In the nuptial ceremony they both must promise to love honor and obey each other On inauguration POTUS must recognize need, negotiate, bringing them into tether Those wedded must test a resolve against slings and arrows of outrageous fortune While POTUS must balance his worldview, and his skills to a Constitutional tune

While both ceremonials depend on time and events, inauguration draws attention As POTUS in his address to the nation stated his views, as well as his intention By his view he saw America as a country which had entered into a state of decline Citing poor disconnected governance, political divisions, foreign focus also crime Leading to infrastructure problems. stagnant education, and job losses over time He proposed people running government, unity for all, a reverence for the flag Promising more and better jobs a stronger fiercer and winning nation to fit the tag Of a fortress nation with a no tolerance immigration policy, Muslims, especially Promising all will be heard, re-enforce alliances, as well as the blood of equality This was his vision and from this grew his plan which he undertook as a mission to rescue an America which reflected his corporate vision saving it from perdition

For those of us native born, this inaugural speech came as one complete surprise I know of no other such which does not reference The Constitution as its guide Does one speak of all being heard sans making reference to the first amendment? Is not the flag the emblem of The Constitution and is not parent due resplendence? In the speech POTUS harps on the separation of the people and Washington D. C.

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September 2018 Monthly Diary VII (cont’d)

By Jack Birnbaum

He offered little to close the rift as he changes position he has caused uncertainty And conference by twitter with derisive comments has in no way increased surety It hasn’t helped a proposed pursuit of solidarity, in fact creating even more division Spawning talk of “fake news” and use of “alternative facts” in support of a position Undermining trust, causing partisan conflict, generating heat, preventing resolution Expanded use of executive powers and balance of power, newly issues for solution Immigration policy with stalled legislation has, now become a most divisive issue Existing alliances have, because of executive action, also became a stress point too A pertinent question of winning in democracy shouldn’t the people the winner be? On this note I discovered a quote by Abe Lincoln very applicable to this situation On to inauguration to the New Jersey State Senate, facing a deeply divided nation Comparing the view of the Revolutionary War and the threatened South cessation “I am exceedingly anxious that this Union, the Constitution and the liberties of the people be perpetuated in accordance with the original idea for which that struggle was made, and I shall be most happy indeed if I shall be an humble instrument in the hands of the Almighty, and of this almost Chosen people, for perpetuating the object of that great struggle" *1 Eric Metaxas- If You Can Keep It

America a nation become a country based on morality of the Declaration of liberty 10 years later The Constitution, a government implementing democracy was born By law every 4 years representatives are elected to carry out their chosen policy Using the powers provided in the Constitution and guided by the Declarations horn So, it was in 2016 when the 45th President Donald Trump was duly inaugurated To carry the duties of his charge as seen, to be reviewed by the people, as stated It is now the responsibility of the voters to review and to grade this performance And to return the actors, or make a change of actors and giving others the chance

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September 2018 Monthly Diary VIII

By Jack Birnbaum

The Spring and Fall of Life

Life in winter is a stage, but a dream of spring and my pulse takes added power Knowing age my pulse, slowed, quickened pace on thoughts of an April shower All seems brighter as the leaves take over the trees and buds of color now appear We’d shed our sweaters getting rid of those bulky coats and catch sight of a deer The grassy leas stretch over the rich green fields rippling in the breeze, so lazily The terrain hosts mounds of earth holding a tree whose shadow calls out to me To lower my body feeling as one with earth and breathing in the very ease of life And then recalling the moments of memory of the many such a bucolic delight I can remember the words and laughter, the feelings of warmth that came to be The deeply held hopes and dreams shared in trust and in the very spirit of unity The vanity of youth allowed us to believe where dreams are, reality can always be This glorious dream began to fade away as I began to feel the cold wind of reality

So once again I felt a cold winters blast while yet a summers residue of held sway Not the flashes of feeling that come with youth but a wise warmth came into play A relationship of respect and sharing, a wise fruit, the marrow of what is friendship At one with each other drinking the milk of human kindness on this long life’s trip We drink of each other’s memories and freely dispense our wisdoms along the way Our delights are generally on a lower key although on occasion give forth guffaws While in general our conduct stays in bound, outrageous conduct is usually ignored So now in the twilight of our long trek down life’s journey through time and space It behooves us to be grateful to be in company of so many of you, filled with grace

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September 2018 Monthly Diary IX

By Jack Birnbaum

Doing right for America - and Pres. Trump

Virtue, said our Founding fathers, is an absolute element for a democratic nation The Independence Declaration established human rights as part of that equation In a year of contentious politics, the status of the bill of rights, calls for inspection While congress took no actions POTUS often vented his disdain and condensation At Charlottesville the first amendment was abused then POTUS barely took notice Then the football players protest was labelled as unpatriotic by an angered POTUS The press regularly attacked by POTUS as seditious along with the threat of libel The second amendment however, was seen by POTUS like scripture as his Bible In the immigration program POTUS abused the fourth amendment with impunity “in spirit” POTUS abused amendments five to eight at almost every opportunity His separation of children and parents held under charges for illegal immigration Has imperiled America’s reputation in all the world as the best human rights nation

The Core of our nation came to the new colonies in a search human rights, to find Made a revolution, were succeeded by immigrants of virtue, the American kind Virtue as merit, the bill of rights, doing of right, it’s all become the American way Pledged it to perpetuate and to be provided to all in equality for forever and a day This president seeks immigration to deny those with the genes of virtue for change He seeks for immigrants like Rudy Giuliani or Chris Christie & others in that range

As Lincoln at Gettysburg said the question is whether this nation can long endure This President stands not for right, only your vote can continue our virtue for sure

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September 2018 Monthly Diary X

By Jack Birnbaum

A Fable

Once Upon a time on a farm lived a donkey named humpty dumpty He had all he needed, but although having things, he felt very empty So, he leaped up on a fence, folded his ears, Humpty began to bray Now gathered a crowd of animals all craning to hear what he’d say The more he said the more they applauded, he liked being admired Farm management said whatever your selling its O.K, you’re hired

Humpty contracted, thought what to sell why of course, I will sell me I am he thought, an animal most extraordinary and they, must this see He diminished others by fiction or slurs thus expressing his superiority Some animals feared change, he promised to cage those as the enemy He promised a wall to keep out those animals not from our population Even as we are descendants of those many prior waves of immigration He learned to speak directly using as do birds, tweets to communicate He even offered to improve the farm and from it, alligators to extricate His policy of no tolerance was not only for immigrants and for his foes But for friends and allies or democrats or liberals or people with six toes It includes those who use free speech or those using freedom of the press It covers as well diplomats, comedians, talk show hosts and their guests Investigators & excluding Putin, North Korea, Arab Kings & other pests And sometimes include former staff but never Fox news or their analysts

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September 2018 Monthly Diary X (cont’d)

By Jack Birnbaum

And so, he has constructed a persona as an agitator basically as a loner He has shown no respect for history. and truth is seldom on his sonar His character has been a question, his ego would seem beyond repair And when it comes to empathy and compassion he is very seldom there His contributions have been many as alternate facts or even fake news And his use of the twitter to deride, make policy, to publicize his views He has in a short time become known as the biggest donkey of them all A title he has earned in self promotion an art in which he stands so tall

It is history’s task to determine what will become of this splendid beast An animal who brought us all to the table of this public relations feast Will the other animals rise up to determine he has no place at our table? Does he take his place in the hall of fame among stars like Betty Grable? Or does he from atop of his beloved wall tumble and suffer a great fall? And not all the King’s horses and men can put him together. Ever, at all

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September 2018 Monthly Diary XI

By Jack Birnbaum

An Alert to America one, if by land two, if by sea

President Trump declared in all modestly, his political genius to be an absolute fact I, found no basis for such a claim but I’ve seen new evidence which took me aback I knew of Democrats and also about Republicans, of Whigs, and even of Tories too Socialists and though not here, Communists and Fascists parties of unsavory crews We have seen movements of moderates, conservatives and even some progressives But never before, much to my chagrin, have I seen the Trump party, the digressives They appear and come forth for each and every one of his numerous malfunctions Shrilly claiming conspiracy and sinister forces through the use of magical unctions The program motive of these digressions is to divert attention from Trumps actions Waving brightly colored innuendos and suggestive aromas as attention distractions With the intent of impeding your right to know the Presidents actions in your name We should divest digression and restore those Pillars of George Washington fame

Lincoln said, stand with any doing right until wrong forces us apart, a tool of unity Reinforcing the we in action, not the me, and doing right, a mighty tool of liberty Doing right, our mandate for policy and our guide through the shoals of diplomacy Must be re-employed as the model for reducing the division in the courts of liberty The nobility of freedom should not be a victim to the politics of an exigent activity And wisdom should not be replaced through the flash and dash of ego eccentricity Our nation, proud of the tradition of being world’s beacon of justice and freedom Deserves to be represented by leadership that makes use of inspiration and wisdom

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September 2018

By Jack Birnbaum

Thoughts of wisdom and wit #4

Jack B Talk of POTUS for a Nobel prize, but in hiring Guliani, he won the booby prize Honesty is the best policy, but President Trump does not agree, he favors an ad-lib Lack of foresight is a myopic fault, which if left untended, could lead to disaster Trump obsesses on witches, is his favorite the witch of the west or the east? Is not the sanctity of family being together a factor in the pursuit of happiness? When will the Declaration of Independence and empathy be accepted as a policy? When oh when, will undoing of Obama policy stop being an official top priority? Why doesn’t James Comey fight fair writing a book and just tweet as do others? Donald Trump hoped for his own Roy Cohn, but instead got a taping Michael George Burns 1- You forget names, then faces, then forget to pull a zipper up then to pull it down 2-I wake each morning read the obituary and if my names not there, I eat breakfast 3-Too bad people who know how to run a country, are driving cabs. or curling hair 4- Know you’re old stooping to tie laces wondering, what else to do as you’re there Thomas Paine 1-Government is like a dress, a badge of palaces on the ruins of bowels of paradise 2-The power which had endeavored to enslave us, is most improper to defend us 3-Do unto others as you would them to do unto you, a better world if all so lived it Ben Franklin 1-It is the responsibility of every citizen to question authority 2- They who give up liberty for temporary security deserve neither liberty or safety 3-A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges

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September 2018 - Part Two

By Jack Birnbaum

A special addendum to the Almanac

Jack B What Manner of man of man spoke of America in Helsinki 7/16/18? Does he Speak for Abe Lincoln at Gettysburg who spoke for America to endure? Does he speak for George Washington whose farewell was for America to endure? Does he speak for Thomas Jefferson whose Declaration is Americas guide? Does he speak for Woodrow Wilson who spoke for America to be a moral force? Does he speak for Franklin Delano Roosevelt about a day of infamy? Does he speak for Dwight D. Eisenhower of the military-industrial complex? Does he speak for Ronald Reagan to tear down that wall? Does he speak for John F. Kennedy who said Ich Bin ein Berliner? Does he speak against tyranny and violence as well? Does he speak against intrusion into our national election? Would he or wouldn’t he speak up, then or now? Mark Twain 1-If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything 2-To some people it is fatal to be recognized by greatness 3-Getting the facts first gives you many options for distortion 4-There are lies, there are damned lies and then we have statistics Abraham Lincoln 1-It’s not whether God is on our side but to be on Gods side as God is always right 2-Nearly all men can stand adversity but to test a man’s character give him power 3-Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves

Runner Page 30 The Atkinson Files September 2018 - This ‘n That September, the month when him, their wings fluttering and flapping wildly. even though the weather may Ed stands there tossing shrimp to the hungry still be warm, schools open, most vacations are birds. As he does, if you listen closely, you over, and we move into a different routine. can hear him say with a smile, “Thank you. Th an k y ou .’ As usual, I have looked at the internet to find what some of the days of this month have been In a few short minutes, the bucket is empty. named for; some religious, some to remind us But Ed doesn’t leave. He stands there lost in of events, some to stir our taste buds for special thought, as though transported to another time foods. I also came across a wonderful story of and place. When he finally turns around and a well known American that I will use to begin begins to walk back toward the beach, a few of this month’s article. the birds hop along the pier with him until he gets to the stairs, and then they, too, fly away. Ed AN OLD MAN AND quietly makes his way down to the end of the A BUCKET OF SHRIMP beach and on to home. This is a wonderful story and it is true. You will be glad that you read it and I hope you pass it on. It happened every Friday evening, almost without fail, when the sun resembled a giant orange and was starting to dip into the blue ocean, Old Ed came strolling along the beach to his favorite pier. Clutched in his bony hand was a bucket of shrimp. Ed walks out to the end of the pier, where it seems he almost has the world to himself. The glow of the sun is a golden bronze now. Everybody’s gone except for a few If you were sitting there on the pier with your joggers on the beach. fishing line in the water, Ed might seem like ‘a funny old duck’ as my dad used to say, or, to Standing out on the end of the pier, Ed is alone onlookers, he’s just another old codger, lost in with his thoughts and the bucket of shrimp. his own weird world, feeding the seagulls with a Before long, however, he is no longer alone. bucket full of shrimp. Up in the sky a thousand white dots come screeching and squawking, winging their way To the onlooker, rituals can look very strange toward that lanky frame standing there on the and unimportant, even a lot of nonsense. Old end of the pier. folks often do strange things, at least in the eyes of young people. Most of them would probably Before long, dozens of seagulls have enveloped Runner Page 31 The Atkinson Files This ‘n That(Continued) write Old Ed off. That is too bad. hand and a squawk from the gull, he managed to grab it and wring its neck. He tore the They would do well to know him better. His full feathers off and he and his starving crew made a name is Eddie Rickenbacker. He was a famous meal of it, a very small meal for eight men, then hero in World War I, and then in WWII. On they used the intestines for bait. With it they one of his flying missions across the Pacific, caught fish, which gave them food and more he and his seven member crew went down but bait and the cycle continued. With that simple miraculously all of the men survived, crawled survival technique, they were able to endure out of their plane and climbed into a life raft. the rigors of the sea until they were found and Captain Rickenbacker rescued after 24 days at sea. and his crew floated Eddie Rickenbacker lived many years after that for days on the rough ordeal, but he never forgot the sacrifice of that waters of the Pacifiic. first life-saving seagull. He never stopped saying They fought the sun. “ Th a n k y o u”. They fought sharks. Most of all, they That’s why almost every Friday night he would fought hunger and walk to the end of the pier near his home in thirst. By the eighth Florida with a bucket full of shrimp and a heart day their rations ran full of gratitude. (Story listed in “The Eye of the out. No food. No Storm” by Max Lucado) water. They were hundreds of miles from land Eddie Rickenbacker was the founder of Eastern and no one knew where they were or even if Airlines. Before WWI he was a race car driver, they were alive. then becoming a pilot and America’s first ace. Every day across America millions wondered In WWII he was an instructor and military and prayed that Eddie Rickenbacker might advisor and flew missions with the combat somehow be found alive. The men adrift needed pilots. He is truly an American hero and this a miracle. One afternoon they had a simple story is an example of the trials and sacrifices devotional service and prayed for a miracle, then brave men have endured for our freedom. tried to nap. Eddie leaned back and pulled his I am old enough to remember when all America military cap over his nose. Time dragged on. All prayed they would be found as I imagine a few he could hear was the slap of the waves against of our readers do too. Sometimes as we read the raft when suddenly Eddie felt something newspapers or watch the news on TV it seems land on the top of his cap. It was a seagull! that only wrong and ugly things are happening, Old Ed would later describe how he sat perfectly but unselfish and heroic deeds still dominate still, planning his next move. With a flash of his our society, they just have to be told.

Runner Page 32 The Atkinson Files This ‘n That(Continued) Sept. 6th - NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY- Many groups, including the U.S. Library of Congress, encourage the public to read books by placing Information on the internet of books currently in publication. Sept. 7th - NATIONAL Sept. 3rd - LABOR DAY - A day dedicated BEER LOVERS to the social and economic achievements of DAY IN U.S. - The process of American workers. It was first given recognition making beer takes us back to in the state of Oregon in 1887 and as the very early eras, with brewing concept spread, was celebrated in twenty-two practiced in the more states by 1894, followed by Congress colonies and . passing an act to make the first Monday in German immigrants, who September a legal holiday in the District of after years of training and experience could Columbia and our territories. Many industrial brew countless styles of beer, taught the settlers centers held large parades and festivals, but this brought here by William Penn. Today, beside custom gradually faded as the parades proved the beers advertised by large companies in to be a problem. Today it is a day for family the media, there are many smaller venues for gatherings or visiting beaches or mountain customers to taste different varieties resorts. Sept. 10th - NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS Sept. 5th - INTERNATIONAL DAY DAY - Begun by Marian McQuade of West OF CHARITY - This day of observance was Virginia with the help of co-founder Cynthia declared by the United Nations General Bennett, an employee of Marian’s husband Assembly in 2012 with the purpose of in 1978. The idea spread to other countries, promoting charity related activities individually some whom already had a “grandmother’s day”. and by volunteer organizations. It was begun President Jimmy Carter endorsed the idea of aby the Hungarian Parliament in 2011 to honoring grandparents. increase social responsibility and public support Sept. 13th - NATIONAL PEANUT Day - A for charity and in now in effect worldwide. universally popular snack, even though it has

Runner Page 33 The Atkinson Files This ‘n That(Continued) also unfortunately proven to cause allergies in and repentance. It begins In 2018 at sunset many members of our population. on Tuesday September 18th until nightfall on Wednesday September 19th. It commences Sept. 16th - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE with Rosh Hashanah, one of the most culturally DAY IN MEXICO - Many uprisings against significant Jewish holidays. It is called the the Spaniards were attempted but failed until Sabbath of Sabbaths. The book of Leviticus in September 16th, 1821, a day celebrated with the Scriptures decrees it as a strict day of rest in parades, bullfights, rodeos and dancing. Many which to pray, repent, and give to charity. non-Mexican personages mistake Cinco De Mayo as celebrating the Mexican independence. Many secular Jews choose to attend Synagogue This denotes the time when the Mexicans that day causing the attendance at services to defeated French troops during the French- soar. Well known athletes Sandy Kofax and Mexican war. Hank Greenberg declined to play baseball on Yom Kippur as did some football and golf Sept. 18th - YOM KIPPUR - The High Holy professionals defuse to play on the holiday. No Days for those of the Jewish Faith. Considered official meetings are held at the United Nations the holiest day of the year in Judaism, “The Tribunal. Day of Atonement” calls for prayer, fasting

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This ‘n That(Continued) PHOEBE PEMBER CONFEDERATE NURSE AND THE “WHISKEY REBELLION” About two years ago I included an article in one of my monthly writings on Phoebe Yates Levy Pember, Confederate Nurse. As the Jewish holidays are this month and many of you may not have seen this article about a Confederate nurse in the Civil War who was of the Jewish faith, I am repeating it. This is a story about a dedicated woman born in a socially prominent and wealthy family in 1823 in Charleston, , who became a nurse and felt a calling to treat the wounded and dying in the largest military hospital in the world, Chimborazo Hospital, located in Richmond, Virginia. matron through a contact with the wife of the Confederate Secretary of War despite Her father was a successful merchant and her opposition from male medical personnel who mother an aspiring actress. A sister Eugenia, felt that women should be shielded from the married to Congressman Phillip Phillips, sights and sounds encountered in the hospital was twice imprisoned for her spying for the wards of that day. She first had to convert a Confederacy so service to their cause was vacant building into her quarters, with an part of the family dynamic. In 1856 Phoebe office, laundry area, pantry and kitchen. married Thomas Pender of Boston who was not of the Jewish faith. He became Ill with As she ordered supplies for food for Tuberculosis causing his death in 1861 despite special diets and took total control of food Phoebe’s attempts to nurse him, and she was preparation, her authority grew. When the left a childless widow. She then decided to use chief surgeon found her doing some of the her skills to help others. cooking he assigned an assistant matron, cooks and laborers to assist her and perform some of She was able to obtain a position as a the menial tasks.

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This ‘n That(Continued)

Around this time, she she called “the thousand bleeding and sent for the encountered her first miseries of my position”. Her surgeon who indicated the major problem with the determination to take care of soldier was beyond help. She male authorities when she the sick kept her spirits up, but had to tell Fisher there was discovered the monthly she eventually rented a room no hope and he gave her barrel of whiskey assigned in town to retreat to at night. directions on how to notify his for medical reasons to each mother of his death. He then division would be empty when She was most impressed by told her to take her finger off, needed. It seems the staff, the courage of the soldiers she but Nurse Pember was unable including some of the doctors, treated and In her memoir to obey. For the first time in were raiding the supplies for spoke of the most difficult her life, she fainted and the their own use. As she wrote situation she ever encountered situation was ended. in her memoirs, “I nailed my at the hospital. A young colors to the mast and that soldier named Fisher had a As she continued to regulate evening all the liquor was in severe hip wound and while the use of the whiskey, her my pantry and the key in my turning in bed, a sharp piece complaints caused a ward pocket”! of splintered bone pierced surgeon to be dismissed and an artery. Nurse Pember in a few days she faced a The staff retaliated in various immediately placed her threatening mob who crashed ways bringing on what finger in the hole to stop the her door down and attempted

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This ‘n That(Continued) to take the barrel. The leader Charleston. Phoebe Pember’s grabbed her, spouting curses, image was placed on a 1995 when he heard the click of a U.S. postage stamp. pistol being cocked. Pember pulled it out of the folds of her Another story of a strong skirt, pointed it directly at him woman who defied the and said she could not miss customs of the times and in such close quarters. The made a valued contribution to mob retreated. Shortly after society. this incident, Federal troops took over the hospital and the whiskey was no longer her problem She remained at the hospital for some time after the end of the war, having had 15,000 troops under her direct care during her tenure.

She went home with a dime and a box of useless Confederate money and spent the rest of her life traveling and writing for the Atlantic Monthly and Harpers Magazine. She died of breast cancer in March 1913 while living with a niece, Fanny Hill, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. The hospital building now houses the Confederate Medical Museum and her birthplace became a luxurious Bed and Breakfast in

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By Jack Birnbaum This month’s movie program marks the conclusion of the 100-great movie festival begun in May of this year. I hope that you have enjoyed the program as much as I enjoyed in bringing them to you. I trust you will find the level of movies this month’ program the equal, lf not better, than its predecessors. 7 P.M. Sat. SEPT. 1 & Sun. SEPT. 2 - The Sound of Music (1956) Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in a grand 2-night musical of Austrian life, pre-Nazi.. 7 P.M. MON. SEPT. 3 - The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) Fredrick March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, coming home after World War II, 6:45 P.M. Tues. SEPT. 4 - A Beautiful Mind (2001) Russel Crowe, Ed Harris a Math genius suffers a psychotic breakdown but still builds a fruitful life and career. 6:45 P.M. Thur. SEPT. 6 - Vertigo (1953) James Stewart an acrophobic detective becomes obsessed with the wife of a suspect, Kim Novack, in an investigation. 6:45 P.M. Sat. SEPT. 8 - The Sting (1973) Robert Redford Paul Newman and Robert Shaw in the classic now you see it now you don’t, movie, 6:45 P.M. Sun. SEPT. 9 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Jack Nicholson is outstanding as is Louise Fletcher in this Film. 7 P.M. Mon. SEPT. 9 & TUE. SEPT. 10 - The Diary of Anne Frank (1985) a two-night presentation stars Millie Perkins, Shelly Winters and Joseph Shildkraut. 7 P.M. Thurs. SEPT. 13 - The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) The tender story of an introverted H. S, grad, being introduced into the College environment. 7 P.M. Sat. SEPT. 15 & Sun. SEPT. 16 - Fiddler on the Roof (1971) Topol and Norma Crane top a cast who play the wonderful residents of this small enclave of Jews, over two nights.

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By Jack Birnbaum, 7 P. M. Mon. Sept. 17 - Dunkirk (2017) The portrayal of the dramatic rescue of those trapped British and allied troops by a civilian manned fleet of small boats. 7 P. M. Tues. Sept. 18 - Talk of the Town (1947) A lively tale which honors American values equality under Law and a love of borscht. Stars Carey Grant. 7 P. M. Thur. Sept. 20 - Johnny Belinda (1948) Jane Wyman plays s Deaf and Dumb girl who fights for the right to raise her child in spite of her limitations. 6:45 P. M. Sat. Sept. 22 - Anatomy of a Murder (1989) James Stewart and Lee Remick in a trial of a soldier, his wife and witnesses who led intertwined lives. 7 P. M. Sun. Sept. 23 & Mon. Sept. 24 - Schindler’s List Liam Neesom, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley in the heroic saving of many Jews by Oscar Shidler a still a remarkable event, over two nights 6:45 P. M. Tues. Sept. 25 - Captains Courageous (1939) Spencer Tracy a seaman on a Whaler with a rich unhappy lad who idolizes him up until a tragedy occurs. 7 P. M. Thur. Sept. 27 - Dallas Buyers Club (2013) Matthew McConaughey a lowlife finds he is HIV, rebelling, concocts a med and a legal distribution system.

6:45 P. M. Sat. Sept. 29 - Million Dollar Baby (2004) Clint Eastwood, Hillary Swank and Morgan Freeman in an exciting story of the making of a female boxer. 6:45 P. M. Sun. Sept. 30 - Inheret the Wind (1960) The legendary trail duel of William Jennings Bryant and Clarence Darrow is brilliantly portrayed by Spencer Tracy and Fredrick March of the drama based on the Scopes trial.

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September 2018

By Jack Birnbaum protectors would be killed were they discovered, Her Diary told a story of a young girl approaching womanhood, her dreams, her fantasy’s and her Once again, this month’s Opera fears during this terrible period. corner will be presenting an extensive view of four the great Anatomy of a films presented this, the last of the Murder (1989) a 100 greatest movie programs and I sincerely hope dazzling courtroom you have enjoyed them and your comments are mystery about most welcome. a murder and attempted rape starring James Stewart and Lee Remick. The case revolves about the dead man his relationship to the soldier’s seductive wife and to a manager of the hotel The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946) For many with a special performance by George C Scott as of us this movie hit home as mixed with joy of the prosecutor and a sensational discovery which returning there were the problem activated for decides the case. both families and the veterans for those returned. The problems shown n this film certainly is not all Inherit the Wind (1960) The dramatic inclusive but they representative of what was faced recreation of the Scope trial duel between William ad now provide an historical projection of “the Jennings Bryant and Clarence Darrow portrayed good old Days”. it’s still entertaining and the good by Fredrick March and Spencer Tracy about performances tug at the heart and along with whether or not Charles Darwin’s book, the origin some wistful smiling of the species could be taught in a public School as a contrast to the Bible. A fascinating subject even The Diary Anne Frank (1985) A young amongst many people today. Jewish girl played by Millie Perkins along with her family and anther Jewish family, are forced into hiding in the Nazi controlled Netherlands, during World War II , In her diary Anne records their tense and fearful existence where during the daylight as they were over a store they could not move or make any noise as they and their Dutch Runner Page 40 It’s PUZZLING

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Private Duty Services Flowers for the Chapel are available to you! Each week, new flowers are delivered to the Chapel on Friday morning. The flowers are provided for worship in the Shabbat service on Friday night and the Christian service on Sunday morning. The flowers are often given in memory of loved ones or to celebrate other occasions.

The $25 charge is used to cover the cost of the flowers. There is a sign-up sheet on the main bulletin board by the dining room. Lee Levy or the Chaplain can answer Call 215-934-3050 your questions. Residents can sign up to sponsor flowers individually or as a group. Please feel free to sign up and join in to support this small beauty in the Chapel. Friendly Reminder Our new lobby is so beautiful. Message from your Food Committee Please be careful when eating or Please do not remove salt/pepper, china or silverware from the tables in drinking in that area. the dining room. This is not appropriate and is costly to maintain these items. Please cooperate to ensure everyone has the proper settings on the Thank you ! tables. We want to provide the best customer service possible.

nds Housekeeping rie o PAUL’S RUN F f The Housekeeping department is asking for your cooperation in maintaining a sanitary environment P BeautyOpen Monday—Friday Shop a n 9 am–4 pm for all of our residents. ul Ru ’s Closed Saturday Recently there have been The General Store complaints about residents • Hours of Operation leaving trash in the hallway instead of disposing of it properly Monday 10 am–4:30 pm WednesdayManicurist & Friday in the trash rooms. Tuesday 10 am–4:30 pm 9 am–4 pm Wednesday 10 am–4:30 pm We are asking that ALL TRASH be • Thursday 10 am–4:30 pm Call Anne Amato placed in the proper receptacles in for an appointment. Friday 10 am–4:30 pm the Trash Rooms on each floor. 215-934-3055 Saturday 11 am–1 pm Thank you for your cooperation. Sunday 11 am–1 pm Walk-ins Welcome!

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