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Book Review from page 6 was a family of loggers, but her father turned away after autobiographical, depicts her personal challenges and
being confronted with a particular dangerous experience disappointments, but reveals and shares her passion for
tree is a complete picture of the game, which depicts all and chose the more peaceful life of a commercial grocer. the forests and her advanced studies in forest planning.
possible states and the path between them” and celebrates But she was imbued with a profound love, turned on by the She studied soil, dealing with pesticides and weeds,
the coherent integration of roots, trunk, and leaves-- activist movement inspired by the work of Rachel Carson. reforestation, but majoring in Statistics gave her an
comprising their fearful symmetry. “Your life is a tree, She knew it was her destiny to pursue forestry, and she advantage in her experiments with forest management.
is what I’m basically saying.” worked for the commercial enterprises like Weyerhaeuser And her most notable achievement was the explication
Suzanne Simard author of Finding the Mother Tree, and Monsanto which hired her in their stated effort to of the role of the Mother Trees like the Douglas fir and
well understands the geometry of tree and moreover switch directions from “clear cut” i.e. obliterating whole how to understand and appreciate their fundamental
the symbiosis with its environment. She grew up in a ranges. Instead “free to grow” implemented the best purpose in nature of propagation and preservation. While
rural farmland in British Columbia, Canada--following practices for the welfare and protection of the trees and it is commonly accepted that trees are in competition
generations of loggers. From childhood, she pursued the environment. But her interests were less suited to for survival, her research enabled her to uncover the
the outdoor life, hiking, hunting, fishing, and the and did not coalesce with commercial logging practices, mycorrhizal fungi, an underworld cooperative World
family profession of logging and has devoted her life to and she continued to work first for the Canadian forestry Wide Web in which diverse species communicate
researching the biology of trees. Though of the gentler service and then pursued advanced studies in ecology altruistically through chemical exchanges. You might
sex, she experienced firsthand the hardscrabble life earning first and advanced degrees. She married Don, a be reminded, as I was, of my discussion of neural
working long hours and experiencing the toll that loggers colleague in the same field and together they built their networks emanating from the brain in last month’s Book
face, veritable danger of working your fingers to the bone log cabin and started a family with two daughters. Review, and she acknowledges that the “mycorrhizal
and immediate family members losing fingers, ears. Hers Her lovely book, with moving photographs, and network is a facsimile of a neural network, the molecules
moving among trees (exchanging carbon) were like
neurotransmitters.” Her radical view of the wisdom of
Nutrition For Seniors Mother Trees was viewed skeptically by many in the
academic community. But she now is a sought-after
lecturer—and making progress in having her views
Submitted by Stratford Court and E to defend against cell damage linked to cancer accepted by the academic as well as non-academic
and a variety of diseases. They should also be sure get worlds. We now are beginning to glimmer nature’s unseen
As people get older, maintaining good nutrition enough Vitamin D and calcium to keep bones strong truths flowing deep within the soil; modern scientific
can bring new challenges. Recognizing this, the and folic acid to retain mental acuity and reduce methodology happily wedded to the veritable beliefs of
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition the risk of stroke and heart disease. The researchers Indigenous people.
Research Center on Aging has adapted its famous recommend such nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables
food pyramid for older adults. The modified pyramid as spinach and romaine lettuce, sweet potatoes and Dr. Ronald J. Meyers, a resident of La Paz, is an
can help make sure that you are getting enough of the squash, strawberries and peaches. Emeritus Professor of English. rmeyers@esu.edu. 
nutrients that are essential for healthy living. The last major difference in customizing the food
At the base of the food pyramid for seniors is eight, pyramid for seniors is the additional focus on fiber.
8-ounce glasses of fluid a day. That’s because seniors’ High-fiber diets not only reduce bowel troubles, but are Stamp and Coin Club
reduced sense of thirst can lead to dehydration. You associated with lower cholesterol levels and reduced
can meet your two-quart daily quota with juices, milk, risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Common
and noncaffeinated beverages as well as water. Alcohol sources of fiber are whole grain products, whole fruits Boca Raton Stamp & Coin Club asks you to start
and drinks with caffeine can actually cause the body and vegetables, and beans and lentils. a new hobby.
to lose fluids and become dehydrated, so drink them Get Your Copy of the Modified Food Pyramid for Visit with us at the Stratford Courts Auditorium
sparingly. Older Adults located at 6343 Via Sonrisa del Sur, off S.W. 18th
The Department of Agriculture researchers also Get more information about the Modified Food Street, between Powerline Road and Military Trail.
emphasize the need for seniors to eat foods rich in Pyramid for Older Adults and the foods you can eat We meet the second and fourth Thursday each month
vitamins and minerals. Seniors should be careful to when following it. Download your copy of the guide at 7 p.m. Please call membership coordinator Harvey
maintain their intake of antioxidants like Vitamin C at http://nutrition.tufts.edu/consumer/pyramid.html.  Golinger at (561) 752-4922. 

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