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A STORY IS BORNby T.A. Tafoya

How do authors come up with the ideas for their books? Here’s a fun look at a few popular children’s classics and how they were conceived.• “Where the Wild Things Are” began with

something else in the place of “Things.” Maurice Sendak, a young storybook artist, originally wrote a children’s story called “Where the Wild Horses Are.” The only problem with this title was he couldn’t draw horses. In 1963, Sendak changed “Horses” to “Things” in favor of monsters. He based these monsters on his scary Brooklyn relatives that he didn’t like as a child.

•Sendak said of those relatives, “I remember how inept they were at making small talk with children. There you’d be, totally helpless, while they cooed over you and pinched your cheeks. Or they’d lean way over with their bad teeth and hairy noses, and say something threatening like, ‘You’re so cute I could eat you up.’ And I knew if my mother didn’t hurry up with the cooking, they probably would.”

•Curious about “Curious George”? Author Hans Augusto Rey grew up in Hamburg, Germany. His favorite thing to do as a child was to visit the zoo. As an adult, he began writingchildren’sstoriesfilledwiththeexoticanimals from his past.

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• In1940,ReyandhiswifefledfromtheNaziinvasionofParis.Theywerecaughtescapingon their bicycles and arrested as spies. An officer searching their belongings found theunpublished manuscript of “Curious George,” and after reading it, he let the Rey’s go, saying no spy could write such a wonderful story.

•A.A. Milne gave his son Christopher Robin a stuffedbearforhisfirstbirthdayin1921.HenamedthebearWinniethePoohafterWinnie,a real bear at the London Zoo.As his songrew up, Milne made up bedtime stories about adventures his son had with his Teddy Bear. A friend and editor of a children’s magazine thought they were so charming, he suggested publishing them. “Winnie-the-Pooh” waspublished in 1926.

•E.B. White based “Charlotte’s Web” on his ownexperiencesathisfarminMaine.Whitesaid, “One day when I was on my way to feed the pig, I began feeling sorry for the animal because, like most pigs, he was doomed to die. This made me sad. So I started thinking of ways to save a pig’s life. In the barn I had been watching a big, gray spider at her work and was impressed by how clever she was weaving her web. Gradually I worked the spider into the story, a story of friendship and salvation on the farm.”

• In 1939, Ludwig Bemelman wrote the first“Madeline”bookinPete’sTaverninNewYorkCity using the backs of the tavern’s menus as writing paper. The story was based on his mother’s life as a young girl in Bavaria and his memories as the smallest boy in boarding school. He named the main character after his wife Madeline.

• In 1941, during lunch with a publisher in New York, a famous French Air Force pilot andauthornamedAntoinedeSaint-Exuperydoodled a picture of a little boy on a napkin. “Who’s that?” the publisher asked. “Oh,” Saint-Exupery reportedly replied, “Just alittle fellow I carry around in my heart.” The publisher suggested Saint-Exupery write abookaboutthecharacter.“TheLittlePrince”was published in 1943, one year before Saint-Exupery’sdeath.

•While attending Dartmouth College from 1921 to 1925, Theodor Suise Geisel became editor-in-chief of the Jack-O-Lantern, Dartmouth’s humor magazine. He got into a bit of trouble when he and his friends were caught throwing a drinking party, which was

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against prohibition laws and school policy. He wasbannedfromallextracurricularactivities,including the magazine, so he began signing his work with the pen name “Seuss.” He got the idea for his first published book, “AndTo Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street” while on a ship. He began putting words to the cadence of the boat’s engines. The phrase he kept repeating was, “And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street,” which became the foundation of a tale about a young boy who imagines a parade that grows more and more outrageous.

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it applies to. Some consider us seniors at the age of 50, while others go with age 55, 62 or 65.Ifyou’reamemberofAARP,therearedozensof discounts built right into the membership. On the Web site [www.aarp.org] click on MemberBenefits,thenDiscounts.Tonamejust two of the new discounts, Walgreens offers savings if you show your card, and Michaels has discounts on Tuesdays. There are 15,000 restaurant locations that offer discounts, and travel discounts can be found on car rentals, hotels, cruises and tours.Seniors Discounts [www.seniordiscounts.com] has more than 150,000 businesses listed that give discounts to seniors. There is a fee, however, either $7.95 or $12.95 per year, depending on the level of services you want.Start carrying your AARP card in yourpocket! Remember to use the plastic one with the magnetic strip and bar code on the back.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Mars, your ruling planet, helpsyoudealwithcareerchallengesinawaythatreflectssome of your own hidden strengths. This impresses some important decision-makers.TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Your strong Bovine will, combined with your romantic nature (you are ruled by Venus), helps turn a romance with a potential for problems into one with more-positive possibilities.GEMINI(May21-June20)Mercury’sinfluencecreatessome unsettling moments, but nothing that you can’t live with. You’ll soon learn more about that major change that is about to be revealed.CANCER(June21-July22)Opportunitiesforyouarelike the phases of the Moon: constantly appearing and reappearing. So, cheer up. The opportunity you think you let slip by will be replaced by another.LEO(July23-August22)Anopportunitythatyouhopedwould open up for you remains closed. Stop wasting time scratching at it. Something else you’ll like will soon make itself apparent and accessible.vIRGO (August 23 - September 22) Congratulations. You’ll soon hear some positive feedback for all the hard workyourecentlyputintoaproject.APiscescouldsoonswim into your personal life.LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) Someone whose friendship you felt you had to write off will try to revive it. What you do is up to you. But don’t do it without giving it considerable thought.SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) A job-related plan might need to be reworked to allow for changes. LuckyforyouthatSaturnremainsastronginfluencethatcan help you focus on getting it done right.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) This is a good time to move into areas of self-discovery. You might be surprised about who you really are and how you really relate to those around you.CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19) Expect toconfrontsomeonewhowillmakeanunwelcomerequest.Stand by your resolve to do the right thing no matter what “persuasion” might be offered.AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18) A friendlycompetition could become more contentious than you expected.Taketimeouttodiscussthereasonsbehindthisunexpectedchange,andactaccordingly.PISCES (February 19 - March 20) You have a wonderful mindforsolvingmysteries,soyoushouldfeelconfidentabout solving the one developing very close to you. An unlikely source offers help.

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Q: I saw Nancy McKeon a while back on Disney Channel’s “Sonny With a

Chance”playing Demi Lovato’s mom, and I wondered what else she has been doing lately. -- Sally T., via e-mail

A: Nancy currently co-stars in the Hallmark Channel original

movie “Love Begins,” which airsSunday, Sept. 18. Nancy plays Millie, a local restaurant owner and the heart and soul of the town of Anderson’s Corner. Nancy told me a main reason she took the role: her daughters.“There are projects I’ve done that are just too grown-up for them to see. This was a chance for them to make fun of me in funny costumes and funny shoes and funny hair. They hadagreattime.Plus,IlovethestoriesHallmarktells,andthisgroupofpeoplewereprettyterrificto work with.”

Q: I love classic Westerns, especially “The Rifleman.” Can you tell me if series stars

Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford are still living, and if so, what they are doing?-- Rhonda H., Bountiful, Utah

A: Chuck Connors passed away in 1992 at the age of 71 of pneumonia stemming from

lung cancer. His 40-year career spanned sports (basketball and baseball), film andTV; however,

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he was best known as Lucas McCain of “TheRifleman.” JohnnyCrawford, 65, slowly steppedaway from acting and headed toward music. He leads the Johnny Crawford Orchestra. See whathe’s been up to, and if he’s coming to your area, at crawfordmusic.com.

Q: As a history buff, I was excited to read in your column that the History Channel

is making a miniseries about the Hatfields and McCoys, starring Kevin Costner as Anse Hatfield. Who will play Randall McCoy?-- Darnell R., via e-mail

A: I, too, am eager for this miniseries, which is slated to air

next year. I’m happy to report thatBillPaxton--of“BigLove,”“Apollo13” and “Twister” fame -- is set to play Randall McCoy, the famed arch nemesisof“Devil”AnseHatfield.

Q: I’m excited that my favorite show, Ò90210,Ó is coming

back to the CW soon. Can you give me any teasers for this season?-- Heidi R., Washington, D.C.

A: “90210” returns for its fourth season on Tuesday, Sept. 13. I

spoke with Michael Steger, who plays Navid Shirazi, and he gave me the

scoop (but not enough to get him in trouble).“Navid’s going to be working with Dixon, butDixon’snolongerworkingFORNavid.MaxandNaomiandthewholepregnancybombatthefinale,theyaddressthatinthefirstepisode.Also,Navid’sfamilyfliestoSwitzerlandtobewithhisfather,buthis sister doesn’t get on the plane. Navid does see Adrianna again, and it’s a very awkward situation, but they do talk in the first two episodes.Also,we’redoingalotmorelocationstuff.I’mexcitedbecause there’s a lot more action going on.”(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Atypical Year for The MasterThis hasn’t been a typical year for Jimmie Johnson ...yet.Johnson,whowillturn36on

Sept. 17, has won 54 Sprint Cup races since he became aseriesregularin2002.Thenthere’sthematteroffivechampionships.Thelastfive.This year Johnson haswon once.The PureMichigan400markedonlyhissecondrunner-upfinish.Ontheotherhand,Johnson,whogrewupinElCajon,Calif., ranks second in the point standings, and in his fivechampionshipseasons,hehasneverledthepointsat the end of the regular season, which is now just three races away.“I’m very interested to see how this Chase goes,” he said. “I think it’s the hardest one to predict. It’s going to be a close one. I don’t know who to make the favorite. We’ll just have to see how everybody responds to pressure when it really kicks up.”Johnsonmaynotknowwhomtomakethefavorite,butit seems a bit absurd to pick anyone but ... him.After all, no one else has ever won five straightchampionships at NASCAR’s premier level. He could use a victory or two in the final three regular-seasonraces, but his consistency to this point does rank him

Five-time champ Jimmie Johnson, seen at right with his wife, Chandra, ranks seconds in the points standings despite having an off year with just one win. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)

second, and consistency is important in the Chase.JohnsonwasunabletoholdoffKyleBuschatMichiganInternational Speedway, one of few tracks where he has never won. Afterward, he said his only regret was “not winning.”“I had every opportunity handed to me,” he added. “(Crew chief) Chad (Knaus) made an awesome call to getmetopitroadbeforethe(nexttolast)caution(flag)cameout.Ihadasecondshot(afterthefinalcaution)at(Busch) on the restart and didn’t have enough to get by.“Noexcuses.Ijustwasn’tabletogethimtoday.”

Naturally, Johnson will rely on his experience in theChase.“You’re going to be tested in all areas,” he said. “We all have weaknesses, and we all have strengths.“Really, the bottom line is being strong or adequatein your weakest areas, and raising that part up so your average is high enough to perform. ... It’s really about withstanding pressure in all areas.”Monte Dutton covers motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette. E-mail Monte at nascarthisweek@yahoo.com.

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Homemade vanilla Ice Cream4 cups heavy cream2 (14 ounce) cans Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk6 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons vanilla extract

1. Using a large bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside. Using another bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, butter and vanilla together until well-combined. Gently fold in the whipped cream.2. Place the bowl of ice-cream mixture intoanotherlargebowlfilledwithicewater.Letitsetinthecoldwateruntilthemixtureiscold,orcovertheice-creammixturewithSaranorplasticwrapand place it in the refrigerator to chill overnight.3.Proceedwiththerecipebelowtofreezetheicecream,orusethevariationstocreateotherflavors.Makes 1/2 gallon of ice cream.

variations:• Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream

Add in 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon to the recipe aboveanddecrease thevanillaextract from11/2 tablespoons to 1/2 teaspoon and proceed with the ice-cream preparation recipe below.

• Chocolate Chip Ice CreamMix 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips into thevanilla ice-cream recipe above and decrease the vanilla extract from 1 1/2 tablespoons to1/2 teaspoon and proceed with the ice-cream preparation recipe below.

• Choco-Peanut Butter Chip Ice CreamAdd in the 1/2 cup Nutella Hazelnut Spread and 1 cup peanut butter chips to the vanilla ice-cream recipe above. Decrease the vanilla extractfrom11/2tablespoonsto1/2teaspoonand proceed with the ice-cream preparation recipe below.

To Prepare the Ice Cream:1. Stir the chilled ice-cream mixture and thenpour it into a 4-quart container (preferably achilled metal or a shallow plastic container) or two2-quartcontainers.Coverwithplasticwrap.2. After 45 minutes, check the mixture to seeif it is freezing near the edges. Remove it from the freezer and stir vigorously with a hand-held mixer, stick blender, spatula or whisk to breakupany frozensectionsand tomake themixturesmooth. Cover and return ice cream to freezer.3. Keep checking every 30 minutes to see if the ice cream is freezing near the edges. Stir vigorously (by hand with a spatula or whisk, or with the electricmixerorstickblender).Itwilllikelytake3 to 4 hours to be frozen and ready to serve. The ice cream will be good for one week.Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, a culinary historian and the author of six cookbooks. She’s known as The Kitchen Diva! Her website is www.divapro.com.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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