Ross Dunfee Flag—What do you think of by reading the following list: Fluked, Admiralty, Stockless, Grapnel, Herreshoff, Northill, CQR, Delta, Danforth, and Bruce? If your answer was “various kinds of anchors,” you are correct. The first (unofficial) flag of the Continental Navy, called the Infantry Battalion Flag, was adopted in December 1864. It consisted of a…
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Features, February 2022
Word of the Month: Irenic
David Zapatka Friend, fellow bridge enthusiast, and reader Maria Davis wrote, “I came across this word today as I was flying to Miami. I rarely get five hours of uninterrupted reading time! I was reading Essays on Ethics by Jonathan Sachs, so he used the British spelling “eirenic,” which is closer to the original Greek word.…
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Improvables Show Sold Out
Kate King Turner The upcoming Feb. 5 show sold out in one week!
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Joyful Downsizing: Simple Steps to Organize Any Space
Kim Kubsch Are you tired of procrastinating to get organized and declutter your home? Once you have chosen the space you want to organize, take a “before photo.” Then proceed with these eight simple steps to complete it. Remember, start with a small space, and before you know it, you will have decluttered many small…
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Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank Thanks Sun Lakes
Ellen Engel Food insecurity is on the rise in Arizona as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among Hispanic households, households with children, and households who experienced a job disruption, according to a recent survey conducted by researchers at Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions in collaboration with the National Food Access and…
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So Many Books, So Little Time: Maisie Dobbs, by Jacqueline Winspear
Violetta Armour The wonderful thing about discovering an author you enjoy who writes a series is the anticipation of the next book, knowing that as you turn the last page, there is another one available with characters you have come to love. Maisie Dobbs is such a character for me. First published in 2003, we…
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The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Last month’s article was about the current national trends in kitchen remodeling design. This month we will look at the current bathroom design trends. Houzz, an online home improvement resource, did a 2021 survey of 75,470 users to find out if they had home renovation plans. Forty-eight percent of them were in the…
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Health and Safety—Top Priority at Phoenix Sky Harbor
David J. Ramirez, Public Information Officer, Public Relations Office, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport The COVID-19 pandemic has altered daily life across the globe, and Phoenix Sky Harbor has implemented several safety measures throughout the airport to better your air travel experience and earned national recognition along the way. America’s Friendliest Airport® continues to maintain…
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Bakeless Cookie Walk a Success!
Ginger Dolberg Sun Lakes United Methodist Women would like to thank you for your generous donations to our “Bakeless Cookie Walk” this year. Your contributions will allow us to continue to support organizations at our community, local, and state levels, as well as nationally. We couldn’t do this without your generosity!
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A Valentine’s Day Inspired Primer: Ways to Say ‘I Love You’ in Dog Language
When it comes to our dogs, they always offer us unconditional love. Returning that love, however, can be a challenge. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here are some thoughts on how to tell your dog you love them back! The best way to tell a dog you love them is through mimicry. Dogs rely…