Robert Kittle My wife and I crossed nine state lines from Michigan to Arizona this fall and were shocked when we found fuel prices were almost $1 per gallon higher in Arizona than we were paying on the road. I wondered why that was, so I started to dig. According to AAA’s latest fuel price…
Features, January 2026
Move Beyond Fear
Judith Kopp Understanding fear is key to moving beyond it. It is a distortion, a product of the ego mind’s misperception. The ego, the aspect of mind focused on survival, perceives danger even where there is none. It doesn’t see the larger truth that you are eternally safe because you are an immortal Soul intimately…
January 2026, Features
Brain Health and the Glymphatic System: A New Frontier for Seniors and Caregivers
Caring for brain health is essential at every age, but especially for seniors. Recent discoveries have revealed a hidden system in the brain that plays a vital role in maintaining cognitive function: the glymphatic system. This system, along with specialized therapies like Craniocervical Manual Lymphatic Drainage (CMLD), offers new hope for supporting brain wellness in…
Features, January 2026
Exceptional Value Comes Standard at Robson Ranch Arizona
Imagine a life that feels truly fulfilling: Enjoy your morning coffee on the patio, spend your afternoons pursuing hobbies at the resort amenities, and unwind each evening in a home designed for your enjoyment. That’s exactly what the new Oasis Series at Robson Ranch Arizona delivers. Built exclusively for active adults, these homes combine well-planned…
January 2026, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: Let There Be Within These Walls
Jacqueline M. Ruffino Platt Let there be within these walls Beauty where each shadow falls Lovely pictures, books, and chairs Music every silence shares Windows letting in the light Sun and moon and stars at night Shelves and cupboards filled with food A place for love’s sweet interlude Little things of sentiment Photos showing some…
January 2026, Generals
Living Retired: Need Tuna Recipes ASAP. The ‘Steaks’ Are High.
Gary Chalk You can decide if there is something fishy about today’s Living Retired story. I have been hooked on tuna casserole since I was a kid. These days I also enjoy tuna steaks cooked rare, tuna sandwiches for lunch, and tuna pasta salad during summer. So, a couple of weeks ago, it was to…
January 2026, Generals
News from the Sky: America’s Friendliest Airport Growing International Presence
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is emphasizing the “international” in its name. The first nonstop air service between PHX and Asia began Dec. 3, 2025, when China Airlines inaugurated flights to PHX from Taipei, Taiwan with a gathering of dignitaries and a ribbon-cutting to mark the historic service. China Airlines is flying to Taoyuan International…
January 2026, Features
Calendar Clutter—Being Over-Scheduled Is Bad for Your Health
Kim Kubsch Trying to fit too many activities into too little time? Are you over-scheduling yourself considering your physical stamina, or do you suffer from poor time-management skills? When we shift how we think about time, everything changes. Not because we magically get more hours in the day, but because we start making different choices…
Features, January 2026
Word of the Month: Quotidian
David Zapatka While reading in the October Mensa Bulletin, member and contributor Ruth said she loved watching old monster movies and said, “I preferred all these monsters to quotidian life.” Quotidian: kwoh-TID-ee-uhn, adjective, 1. Occurring daily; happening every day 2. Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane or trivial 3. (Medical) Recurring every day, particularly referring…
January 2026, Features
Carnations—Always Pleasant to Look At
Danette Hunnel People come into our Valley and think it’s impossible to plant anything in January. But that’s not true. Carnations are lovely perennials that like cool temps, as long as they have constant sun. They can thrive year round with adequate water, a bit of fertilizer, and a shade cloth or screen during our…