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Retirees’ Newsletter September 2017 TCURA established 1983 Volume 37, Number 12 TCU RETIREES’ SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON PROGRAM WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT... Skip Hollandsworth Skip Hollandsworth is an author, journalist, screenwriter, and executive editor for Texas Monthly magazine. Hollandsworth began his career as the sports reporter for the Texas Christian University school newspaper, The Daily Skiff, covering the football team. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English in 1979. After graduating from TCU, Hol- landsworth worked as a reporter and columnist for newspapers in Dal- Skip Hollandsworth las. In 1981, he worked as a sports reporter for the Dallas Times Herald. Reporter. Author. Writer. Filmmaker. TCU ’79. He joined Texas Monthly magazine in 1989. He also has worked as a Skip Hollandsworth, a 1979 TCU gradu- made online at tcura.tcu.edu under the television producer and documentary ate who launched his writing career as Programs and Events tab or to Joan Yates filmmaker. a sports reporter for The Daily Skiff, will by email at [email protected] or phone at Hollandsworth was inducted into speak at the Sept. 12 luncheon at 11:30 817-292-7087. Reservations are requested the Hall of Excellence in 2006 by the a.m. in the Kelly Alumni Center. by Wednesday, Sept. 6. then TCU Schieffer School of Jour- Hollandsworth wrote the August Texas President Larry Adams said the TCURA nalism. Monthly cover story, The Day The Fire has maintained the $11 price per meal for He won the 2010 National Maga- Came, about how two cowboys and a members for several years even as costs for zine Award for Feature Writing from girlfriend fought a wildfire that swept food and service increased. Even with the the American Society of Magazine across the Franklin Ranch in the dry Texas $1 price increase, Adams said TCURA will Editors. He also has received a Na- Panhandle endangering the lives of the underwrite the cost of each meal by $3.50. tional Headliner Award, The City and cattle. Hollandsworth wrote that his story Park in the Visitor’s Center, unless Regional Magazine gold award for is about “the love of, and devotion to, the construction prohibits, or in the park- feature writing, the Texas Institute of cowboy way.” ing garage between the Kelly Center and Letters O. Henry award for magazine After reading Hollandsworth’s story Ranch Management buildings. Enter the writing, and the Charles Green award about how the cowboy life is thriving in Kelly Center from the patio near Lot 6. for outstanding magazine writing in the Panhandle, one city slicker said: In making your reservations, please Texas. “When I finished the story, I wanted to indicate dietary restrictions needed for you Hollandsworth co-wrote the Rich- dive right back into it again.” or a guest attending with you. Even if you ard Linklater movie, Bernie, a low- Please note two changes: Reservations are not eating, please make a reservation budget, black comedy film based on go to Joan Yates and the cost of the meal but a meal will not be ordered for you. If his own 1998 article in Texas Month- has increased slightly to $12. you are eating, pay $12 at the door. ly, titled “Midnight in the Garden Reservations for the luncheon may be More HOLLANDSWORTH on P2 HEALTH HELP NOW: Finding Calm In Your Life... PAGE TWO 2 September 2017 TCU Retirees’ Newsletter “Stressed Out?” Finding Calm In Your Life HOLLANDSWORTH from P1 Despite our best intentions, we of East Texas.” Starring Jack Black, cannot avoid life challenges that may Matthew McConaughey, and Shirley leave us feeling anxious and distracted MacLaine, the film depicts the 1996 from our usual happy selves. “Feeling murder of an 81-year-old woman, stressed” increases our blood pressure Marjorie Nugent, in Carthage, Texas, and heart rate and slows our ability by her 39-year-old companion, Bern- to respond to a situation. Here are hardt “Bernie” Tiede. HEALTH HELP NOW some ways to find calm, return to your by Carolyn Spence Cagle He also has written numerous normal self, and promote your overall celebrity profiles for Texas Monthly, well-being: n Engage in art or other reward- Glamour, Women’s Health, and oth- n Focus on taking a deep breath ing work to immerse yourself in ers. His subjects have included Farrah to feel better and think more clearly. something that gives you a continuing Fawcett, Kate Winslet, Cher, Sandra Deep breathing “in and out” is the sense of accomplishment (“Tips for Bullock, Kelly Clarkson, Tommy Lee basis of many mind-body exercises living a healthier, happier and longer Jones, and Troy Aikman. like yoga, meditation, and tai chi that life,” 2017). His true crime history, The Mid- recent science indicates lowers cel- n Belly laugh, if appropriate, to night Assassin, was published in April lular activity related to inflammation send neurotransmitters that improve 2016 and has been recognized by Best (MacMillan, 2017). your happiness and strengthen your American Crime Writing. In the late n Take a walk that provides physi- immune system. 1800s, just as Austin was on the cusp cal and emotional benefits such as nConnect to others “who feed your of emerging from an isolated west- improved mood, sleep, and relaxation. soul” and disconnect to those who ern outpost into a truly cosmopolitan n Dance to your favorite music “bring you down” (Goldstein, 2016). metropolis, a series of brutal murders that creates memories, allows calorie Best wishes in using these strate- rocked the burgeoning city and shook expenditure, and sends oxygen to your gies for a healthier life! it to its core. At the time, the concept body for fewer physical aches that of a serial killer was unknown and un- may add to stress. References imaginable, but the murders continued, n Use the STOP technique after a Feeling stressed? Relief is just a breath away. (2017, the killer became more brazen, and the stressful experience: S = stop or slow June). Healthy Years, 15(6), 3. citizens’ panic reached a fever pitch. down your activity; T = take a few Goldstein, E., & Goldstein, S. (2016, December). For more than a decade, Holland- deep breaths; O = observe how your Could you connect more? Mindfulness, pp. 35-37. sworth researched this gripping tale body feels with slow deep breathing; MacMillan, A. (2017, July 24). Yoga can change your of murder and madness that plays out and P = pursue your activity (“Feel- genes. Time, 190(4), 41. like a well-crafted whodunit. With ing stressed out: Relief is just a breath Tips for living a healthier, happy, and longer life. vivid historical detail and novelistic away,” 2017). (2017, March). Healthy Years, 13(3), 3. flair, The Midnight Assassin: The Hunt for America’s First Serial Killer Monthly Luncheons brings this terrifying saga to life. September 12, 2017 The New York Times described The October 10, 2017 Midnight Assassin as “true crime of November 14, 2017 high quality,” “smart and restrained” December 5, 2017 (first Tuesday) and “chilling.” In its review, the Wall www.facebook.com/groups/428179197519846/ January 16, 2018 (third Tuesday) Street Journal called the book a “thor- February 13, 2018 oughly researched, excitingly written Sign in to facebook and type TCU Retirees’ March 13, 2018 history” and an “absorbing work.” Association in the search line. April 17, 2018 (third Tuesday) Hollandsworth will be available to Our page will come up! May 15, 2018 (third Tuesday) sign copies of The Midnight Assassin for sale ($15) after the luncheon. September 2017 TCU Retirees’ Newsletter 3 Tips for a Better Retirement Life hat does retirement life look like? Answering that we age. As we have in the past, TCURA will continue to convey question would require numerous pages because there information, perspectives, and social support for the well-being of Ware many faces of retirement. Just as all retirees are all of our colleagues in our publications and programs. not alike, there are many lifestyles of older adults. Simply stated, In the following four articles, based on a request, four TCU there isn’t a one-size-fits-all definition of post-career life. retirees share their personal tips and/or suggestions for having Although physical, psychological, and social well-being are a positive experience in retirement life. None of the authors as- goals for all of us in older age, an illness-free notion of aging is sumes that he/she is offering a prescription for successful aging. not realistic. Many of us will have to deal with challenges of However, each colleague is sharing some tips on activities and physical and mental health as we continue across the ages of life. practices that he/she has found to be helpful for a better quality of Fortunately, gains in individual health practices and medicine life. have helped to reduce the number of illnesses and infirmities as — Larry Adams, TCURA President EDITOR’S NOTE: Art Ehlmann wrote these words July 29, three weeks before he died suddenly Aug. 19 while eating lunch with two TCU colleagues. His column was ready for publication when the unexpected news of his passing came. Our hearts are heavy. We honor his active involvement Tips for a Successful with TCU for almost 60 years. Ehlmann was devoted to geology as a faculty member for 35 years. Retirement As chair of the department for 20 years, he hired a number of faculty members including Provost By Becky Roach Nowell Donovan. His intense interest continued into retirement as he regularly rode his bicycle to and around the TCU campus and maintained his connection to geology and TCU. Listed below are my suggestions for hav- Living in Retirement ing an enjoyable retirement.