John Brasch Where else can you join with friends interested in a common topic, learn something new, have free access to a modern computer lab, get an ID card for discounts at all types of businesses and on a variety of products, and not have to travel any further than the nearest grocery store or…
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Features, January 2023
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Houzz, a social media platform for home remodeling and design, conducted their largest annual survey of 67,554 homeowners doing home improvements to ascertain what home remodeling projects were being done in 2022 based on the age of the home. With the limited inventory of homes for sale and the increase of sales price…
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U.S. Military History: POW/MIA—Prisoners of War/Missing in Action
Ross Dunfee Throughout antiquity prisoners have not been treated well by belligerent powers. Ill treatment of prisoners sent home helps to instill fear into the hearts of warriors and maybe deters conflict from fellow comrades still in combat. Some prisoners have been prosecuted for war crimes or paraded at home to demonstrate a battle victory.…
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Word of the Month: Gaslighting
David Zapatka Reader Greg West writes, “Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year for 2022. Over the past year, this word has increased in the number of lookups it has received at a rate of 1,740% in 2022 compared to its lookup rate in 2021. Oddly enough though, unlike the typical word of the…
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Everything Chocolate
Phyllis Schurz Several years ago, while I was working in the food manufacturing industry, I was fortunate enough to attend a seminar conducted by four up-and-coming young chefs. One of the chefs was Tyler Florence who is now a well-known TV chief. His opening statement was, “There is only one word in the food dictionary…
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Extensive Planning in Place for Next Year’s Super Bowl
The Super Bowl will once again be played in Arizona next year, and the City of Phoenix Aviation Department has been planning for several months among its three airports—Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Deer Valley, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport—to ensure we’re fully prepared for the expected spike of travelers. Super Bowl LVII will be played Sunday,…
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Jacquie’s Corner: No Idea
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt You leave your home and step into your car to begin the day. Somehow, someone or something upset you and anger erupts. However, this all begins your day. You head for the freeway and traffic tie-up. Your gas tank is reading empty. You forgot to fill it the evening before. You go…
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January 8 Sunday Music, Dinner and Dance Venue
John Yu Start the new year with our Sunday Venue, whether you like to dance ballroom or just want to relax and reminisce to melodies of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Take advantage of our optional dinner menu, if you like, to make a complete evening of it. Our evening’s music and songs will be…
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Joyful Downsizing: Clutter-Free Gifting All Year Long
Kim Kubsch How do we get creative with gifting and give joy without clutter? Here are some unique gift-giving resources to be used throughout 2023, as well as future years. Whether you are attending a housewarming, a wedding, baby shower, or gifting for birthdays and anniversaries, easy, appropriate, and clutter-free resources are abundant. Give something…
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Living a Healthy Wellness Lifestyle with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso Each year on Dec. 31, many of us sit down, pen and paper in hand, to write down our New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, they include something related to living a healthy lifestyle, maybe it is a weight loss goal, or a goal to be more active, or a goal to…