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Smart
and Sassy
I’m a longtime fan of Betty White and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Both are beautiful women who make no apologies for
themselves. I wish more women of influence were
as vocal as Curtis in rejecting the cosmetic-surgery
industry. And Ms. White has such a wonderful attitude,
which very much reminds me of my own spirited
90-year-old mother. Hats off to you, ladies!
Aimee Martinez
Colorado Springs, Colorado
With regard to Jamie Lee Curtis
in your cover story, I have only one
word: WOW!
Surprise Success
As Jane Pauley shared in “Success Is
Messy,” a less-than-perfect situation
can be a catalyst for new possibilities.
I used to take my dog to visit my
Alzheimer’s -stricken father in an
assisted-living facility. People noticed the collars I made for her and
asked me to make them for their pets
as well. Sadly, my father passed away,
but today I have a thriving business.
KAREN NIELSEN
Port Charlotte, Florida
Ever wish you were skilled enough to trot
with Travolta from Saturday Night Fever or
glide like Gere in Chicago Well, now you
can. Enter for a chance to win a trip for two
to the studio of Dancing with the Stars’
Corky Ballas (see details on page 78),
where he’ll teach you how to cha-cha-cha
like a pro, at
aarp.org/dancesweeps.
DANCE LIKE A STAR
SWEEPSTAKES
Corky Ballas
and Florence
Henderson
RICH REHFELDT
Dubuque, Iowa
Beating Loneliness
Your article “All the Lonely People”
explains my situation so well. Friends
are passing away or changing towns,
and there’s no one left for me to confide in. The health ramifications of
chronic loneliness are eye-opening,
but thanks to you, I’m encouraged to
do something about it.
[NAME WITHHELD]
Recovery from alcohol or drug addiction
shouldn’t cost you more than it already
has. For information about how to get your
health insurer to pay for treatment, go to
aarp.org/gettreatment.
GETTING HELP FOR ADDICTION
I believe the best cure for loneliness
is a pet. They love and listen without
judgment. Can’t have a dog or cat?
Shelters are always looking for people to spend time with the animals.
Companionship works both ways. I
know. I have two rescued dogs and
two rescued cats…love on four paws!
FRAN HE WES
Holyoke, Massachussetts
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