IN MEMORIAM
March Madness BY YONI GLATT koshercrosswords@gmail.com
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Reflecting on the Autumn of our Lives BY FAITH BROWN
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MEDIUM SOLUTION: PAGE 52
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Fearless , she was, with her pride of her home and her homeland, whether Wilmington near or Jerusalem far, that pride she taught us all, bright as a star Always , fed and loved, we felt, off Greenstone road for decades past, in the playgrounds with trees or tissues for a sneeze, the familiar aroma of french toast and lasagna Inspired , we were, by song and dance, her poems lit our eyes and ears, and melodies that would entrance Thunderstruck , we were, by her insight and wise words, her knowledge shared throughout the years, we know in truth never fell on deaf ears Happy , we are, and always will be, for the light and home she shared, a love felt visibly, the heart she wrote in rhymes, we will miss you always and remember forever happy times Acrostic BY JEREMY FOGELMAN, Grandson of Faith Brown
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ACROSS Across 1. Added a chip 6. Org. with a list you don't want to be on 9. Go back to square one 14. 2016 Disney film 15. Kosher charger 16. Morley of "60 Minutes" 17. Fun March madness event in many a Chabad house, most years 20. Bit of a problem 21. Take off ones shoes, perhaps 22. Not that 23. Kind of drop 25. Ham, to Shem (for short) 27. ___-toni Banderas, aide to Marvel's Scott Lang 28. March madness in some households, many years 34. Lines with liquids 35. Father of Eliphaz 36. Cousin of 6-Across 37. Riot of a kind 39. Bibi and Bennett 41. Govt.-backed security 45. Dolphins QB Tagovailoa 47. A Wiggle 49. Unnamed Jane 50. Drasha, in March some years, that might make impatient shul goers quite mad 54. Bray beginning 55. ___ in England 56. Belief sys. 57. Costar of Miles in "The Gorge" 59. Nose-related 62. Rake or saw 66. Annual March event that makes some parents quite mad 69. Basic building material 70. "___ de toilette"
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Look who’s getting old—all of us. Do we welcome the prospect of aging? Not usually. But the only way to avoid getting old is to die young, and who wants that? We all want to be remembered by creating healthy contributions to the world. Some people write a book of memories, some resolve family relationships, some do volunteer work, enriching the community. Like an autumn harvest, our personal history is evaluated, gathered, and celebrated. In this autumn of our lives, we take pleasure in what we have accomplished and accept that there are things we will never do. Like the fallen leaves that drop to the ground, unrealized dreams are beyond our control. Can we learn to embrace all aspects in the autumn of our lives? There is much to enjoy and much to mourn. We cherish continuity, but, like trees letting go of their leaves, we, too, must let go. The bare trees of autumn provide a metaphor for the central questions of aging: Are the “Golden Years” truly golden? Sometimes we view these years with regret . . . the loss of hair, the loss of loved ones, and the waning of vigor and health. We can see aging negatively or filled with wisdom and tranquility. We can feel all of those things, but mostly aging is a continuation of our former selves, an individual event that can be done with despair or with purpose. The choice is ours! Whatever loss you will have to endure, you can reflect on yourself with humor, optimism, and grace. With the help of G-d, and careful planning, you can leave your memory as a blessing. Sadly, Faith passed away shortly after submitting this piece. Her generosity in sharing her beautiful poetry and prose will be deeply missed. Visit page 22 to read about the legacy Faith leaves behind.
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DOWN 1. Boxes on stage 2. The word "adjective" is one 3. Plantation of fiction 4. It's a mystery 5. Hoover or Norris 6. Drescher of "The Nanny" 7. Fourth grade boy voiced by Nancy Cartwright 8. Partake in a seder, perhaps 9. Rosh HaNikra ro Tsfat dir. 10. Go off 11. Kabul resident 12. Equivalent of believing 13. Young's partner 18. ___ Mizrachi school in Cleveland 19. Showed once more 24. Cola cooler 26. Performing in a play, say 28. "Great Expectations" protagonist 29. Bad Braun
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