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Your Compass MONTHLY
JUNE 2019
FROM THE DESK OF Ty Wilson
As many of you know, my office is expanding into estate planning, which includes wills, trusts, power of attorneys etc. In my personal life, several people close to me have suffered medical setbacks. These setbacks made me think about my life and what would happen to my family if I was suddenly unable to care for myself or died. I know some think this is a morbid topic, but it’s very important for everybody to consider. What happens if you are suddenly incapacitated or died? You may be very surprised. I found an old account I had not changed the beneficiary on. Please check your designation on any and all accounts such as bank, brokerage, and life insurance policies. If you have a will, make sure it is updated. If you don’t have a will, get one. The State has a plan and it may not be what you or loved ones want. I know you are busy, but once something happens it is typically too late to change anything. Take the time now for your peace of mind and for your family’s.
Summer vacation is a wonderful time of year. It gives kids a much-needed break from school and gives families a chance to bond. But three months is a long time, and soon the summer days of limitless possibilities turnmonotonous and boring. Make fun an intentional part of your summer by creating a summer bucket list in three simple steps. RECIPE FOR A GREAT SUMMER BUILD YOUR FAMILY’S SUMMER BUCKET LIST
1. Have every member of your family write down 10 things they would like to do this summer.
2. Type up the list or make a poster to hang on the fridge.
3. Start checking things off and have fun!
A bucket list is a great way to keep your family from spending the summer in front of the TV. It can also help your kids stay busy. When the dreaded chorus of“I’mbored!”starts, you can point to the list and suggest they check off a few items. Things like“Go camping”will require adult planning, of course, but the kids can turn a dog day of summer into a fun afternoon with“Build a pillow fort”or“Make homemade bubbles.”
Here are a few things to keep inmind to help your family create the ultimate summer bucket list.
Get the Ball Rolling Some kids might instantly know 10 or more things they’d love to do this summer. Others might struggle to fill out their list. Take care to not make suggestions yourself; your kids’ideas should be entirely their own. Instead, ask some questions to help spark ideas.
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-Ty Wilson
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When Summer Ends You probably won’t get to everything on your bucket list. Disney World might not be in the cards for your family this summer, or maybe you’ll run out of time. On the last night of summer, take the list down and talk about all the great memories you made while doing the activities you checked off. Then, put the list somewhere safe and revisit it next summer. There may be things your kids aren’t interested in anymore or new ideas they’d love to add. A Few Suggestions Here are a few great summertime activities to jump-start your family’s summer bucket list:
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What are your favorite things to do? What is something new you’d like to learn? What is something you’ve always wanted to do? Is there a place you’ve always wanted zto visit?
If your kids are only able to come up with three ideas, that’s okay! You can always add more to the list as the summer goes on.
No Pressure This bucket list isn’t meant to create the “perfect” summer. It’s meant to help your family have a fun summer! Let your kids know they don’t have to fret about coming up with incredible activities for everyone. Their list could include simple activities like “Lay in the grass,”“Look at the stars,” or “Watch a sunset.” Dream Big Let your kids come up with any number of outrageous ideas, without regard for budget or even the laws of physics. “Make s’mores” and “Watch fireworks” are summer staples, but don’t say no if your kids want to “Fly to Italy” or “Walk on the moon.” Encourage your kids to dream big, but remind them that the bucket list is a wish list, not a promise. Just because something is on the list doesn’t mean you’re going to be able to do it. Of course, the “impossible” ideas might give you opportunities to get a little creative this summer. For example, if your kids want to walk on the moon, a road trip to Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho might be in order.
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Go to a drive-in movie. Build a lemonade stand. Have a picnic in the park. Run through the sprinklers. Make lunch with food from a
farmer’s market. Ride a Ferris wheel.
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Fly a kite.
Visit the public library and find books to read before bedtime.
A summer bucket list is a great way to make fun a priority and encourage your family to spend more time together during summer break.
Have a fun and happy summer!
LAWSUITS FROM BEYOND Let’s Hope There’s a Courtroom in the Afterlife
We pride ourselves on being a country where everyone receives a fair trial. And while that’s not always the case, even the craziest claims still have to be heard in some capacity by a court of law. As you can imagine, this can result in plenty of spooky high jinks in the courtroom. Let’s take a look at some of the more baffling court cases in recent memory.
occasions after his lawyer missed certain deadlines to turn in proper documents. Thankfully, the issue was resolved, but not before he had his credit cards and Medicaid revoked after appearing to be dead.
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Dead Man Talking
An unnamed New York resident — just what on earth is going on in New York? — claimed that the house they’d recently purchased was horribly and cripplingly haunted by unseen forces. The poltergeist was said to disrupt their daily activity, and the plaintiff was suing on the grounds that the home was notorious in the area for being haunted and had a reputation as such. Therefore, the owner felt it should have been disclosed to them before closing on the home. They won. That’s right; the court ruled that the seller misled the plaintiff and should have disclosed the nature of this potentially harmful house. Shockingly enough, this type of thing is required to be disclosed when selling a house in New York. Well, at least a buyer will have peace of mind knowing that they got a sweet new pad and a ghoul for pennies on the dollar.
In something straight out of a Coen brothers movie, a New York man had to sue The New York Times on three separate occasions to get them to stop reporting that he was dead. In all fairness, it seemed like an honest mistake prolonged by the ineptitude of his public counsel and a whole lot of terrible coincidences all rolled into one. Juan Antonio Arias just so happened to share the same first and last name as one “Juan Arias”who had met his untimely demise. After it was reported in a Times article, the living Arias accidentally had his own date of birth and Social Security number added to the death certificate of his now deceased namesake in a terrible mix-up from the coroner. As a result, he sued on three
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Setting some time aside to be with family is important, but it can be difficult when everyone is always on their cellphones. Constant cellphone use has become a global problem, and the habit is hard to break because we rely on mobile devices heavily for work, school, and keeping in contact with friends and family. Luckily, there are plenty of apps that can reduce how often you’re on your phone and minimize distractions. Siempo After you install Siempo on your phone, it will ask which apps are likely to distract you. Once you select them, the app will move those apps away from the home screen and place the important ones, such as the messaging, contacts, email, and calendar apps, on the first screen. You can also designate times for specific apps to be used throughout the day. Stay Focused Stay Focused is like Siempo, but there are some significant differences. You can set times to access certain apps and put the most distracting ones on lock. Stay Focused also has a “strict mode” that prevents you from uninstalling it, so be sure to think carefully before activating the lockdown because you won’t have access to those specific apps until the timer runs out. Forest In the time that Forest takes control of your device for a set time limit, the app starts growing a tree. Once the tree is fully grown, your time is up, and it joins the other trees that were grown during other breaks. If you pick up your phone and try to access an app, Forest will By Taking a Break From Your Phone Enjoy Your Family Time
send you a notification asking you if you want to kill your baby tree by giving up. Who says guilt isn’t a good motivator?
Besides Apps Aside from using these apps, silencing your phone and putting it in another room, leaving it in your car if you’re out at dinner, or keeping it in your purse or back pocket during a social event can also reduce your screen time. Having your phone out of sight and out of reach will keep the temptation of pulling it out at bay.
Spending time with your family is crucial, and with these apps and tips, you’ll enjoy each other’s company without too many screen distractions.
Take a Break!
Zucchini Salad With Toasted Hazelnuts With raw zucchini, toasted hazelnuts, and a robust Parmigiano-Reggiano, this early summer salad is a delight of different textures and flavors that will make a great side at your next cookout.
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3 small zucchini (3/4 lb.) 1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped Mint leaves, for garnish Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
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DIRECTIONS 1. Using a mandolin or very sharp knife, slice zucchini lengthwise into extremely thin, wide ribbons. 2. Arrange zucchini ribbons on a plate, sprinkle with lemon zest, and drizzle with juice. 3. Drizzle oil over zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and toss. 4. Scatter hazelnuts over the top, garnish with mint and cheese, and serve.
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Inside This Issue From the Desk of Ty PAGE 1 Create Family FunWith a Summer Bucket List PAGE 1 Crazy Lawsuits Surrounding the Dearly Departed PAGE 2 Take a Break From Your Smartphone PAGE 3 Zucchini SaladWith Toasted Hazelnuts PAGE 3 Take a Break! PAGE 3 Dogs in Ancient Legend PAGE 4
GOOD BOYS OF ANTIQUITY: Dogs in Ancient Legend Far before humans had written histories, we had dogs. Fromhunting and shepherding to playing and relaxing, our early ancestors had canine companions by their side, and their appreciation shows. As storytelling developed around the world, our four-legged friends became important characters. Here are a few ancient legends for the historical dog lover. Fionnliath, a renowned dog-hater. This cruel act backfires when the Irish wolfhound wins over Fergus, teaching him to love not just her but all dogs too. In fact, the man is crestfallen when his hound is revealed to be a human. Tuiren’s nephew, the hero Fionn, cheers Fergus up with a new puppy!
Yudhishthira’s Stray The Indian epic“Mahabharata”is thought to date back to the eighth or ninth century B.C. and tells the story of two warring families. Toward the end of the tale, princeYudhishthira and his family begin to ascend the Himalayas to reach heaven, and a stray dog joins themon their journey. One by one, Yudhishthira’s companions fall, until only the prince and his furry friend remain. When the god Indra finally appears to offer Yudhishthira passage into heaven, he brings bad news: The dog cannot come with him. But Yudhishthira refuses to abandon his dog, explaining that he could never leave such a loyal, steadfast companion. Anyone who’s turned down a great apartment offer because they don’t allow pets can relate.
Tarascan Spirit Dogs Many Mesoamerican cultures featured dogs prominently in their myths and legends, especially in regard to the afterlife. One of the most notable of these comes from the Tarascan state, an empire that rivaled the Aztecs. The Tarascans believed canine spirits would search out the souls of lost humans and guide them safely out of the mortal world. Leave it to dogs to create ghost stories with happy endings. Tuiren the Wolfhound In Irish folklore, Tuiren was a beautiful woman to be wed to Iollan Eachtach, but this love made Iollan’s faery sweetheart jealous. In an attempt to ruin the young woman’s wedding, the faery turns Tuiren into a hound and gives her to Fergus
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