Kim Kubsch What activity could bring your family closer, spark laughter and storytelling, ease future burdens, and make space for what truly matters? Try this: Organize a Family Decluttering Day once a year or quarter or month. The purpose is for families to gather and sort through memories, share stories that could otherwise be lost,…
Features, February 2026
‘Theo of Golden’ Book Review
Vy Armour Allen Levi wrote his extraordinary novel Theo of Golden with no plans to publish it and an audience of one in mind. “I thought to myself very consciously: When I die, I will take this manuscript and I will stand in the presence of my God and my Christ, and I will say,…
February 2026, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: Biography of Saint Valentine
Jacqueline M. Ruffino Before I enlighten our readers about Valentine’s Day and how it came about, I will ask each of you to remember your first Valentine card you received or gave out to a cute little boy or girl. I received my first Valentine card at five years old from Gerhardt. Cute, blond hair,…
Features, February 2026
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook February’s theme is love. For many homeowners, the laundry room is one of the most-used yet least-loved spaces in the house. With a thoughtful remodel, it can become a room that’s efficient, organized, and even enjoyable to spend time in. Whether it needs a refresh or a transformation, here are ways to make…
February 2026
In Passing – February 2026
Anne M. DeRose Anne Marguerite Spagnuolo DeRose was born in Fowlerville, Mich., on Aug. 5, 1932, and went to be with Our Lord on Dec. 18, 2025. She was the third child of George and Ellen (Diamante) Spagnuolo. She helped their parents who owned the Spagnuolo Candy and Ice Cream company where they manufactured home-made…
Features, February 2026
Diamond Lake Luminary and Food Donation Walk Thank You
Steve and Robyn Moody, Chairmen Unit 36C wishes to send a huge thank you to all of our Sun Lakes communities who donated and attended our annual Diamond Lake Luminary and Food Donation event this past December. Our very generous communities set a record for total non-perishable food items and monetary donations by providing approximately…
February 2026, Features
Janice Lininger
Bowen: An Unfinished Life, a new historical biography by mother-and-daughter authors Janice Rustad Lininger and Kari Lininger-Downs, tells the story of their grandfather and great-grandfather, Murrel K. Bowen, which often mirrors the popular Yellowstone prequel, 1923. In the Summer of 1919, M. K. Bowen was tragically shot and killed at his North Dakota ranch. Although…
February 2026, Features
A Blessing for Conscious Living
Judith Kopp May my presence be a sanctuary. May my heart be a compass. May my life be a bridge. May my words carry kindness. May my choices carry coherence. May my energy field carry peace. May my actions carry practical love. May my eyes carry truth. May my nervous system carry safety. May my…
February 2026, Features
Liberation Through Higher Consciousness
Judith Kopp Liberation begins within the human heart. It unfolds in quiet moments when we open to higher consciousness, our elevated state of awareness and connection to Source Love Intelligence. Liberation is not, and has never been, a political event. No government, ideology, or external system can free people who remain bound by fear. This…
Features, February 2026
Instant Color
Dannette Hunnel The parties are done, the decorations are down, and the holidays are over. We step outside and find our yards looking a little bland. Yet there are a few cold nights and even colder mornings yet to come. So, what to do to add color to your landscape? Petunias! While autumn is a…