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Word of the Month: Abecedarian

David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow pickleball player Janie Blake-Zunino writes, “While reading Dancing with the Muse in Old Age by Priscilla Long, I read the word abecedarian and found it interesting.” Abecedarian abe·ce·dar·i·an noun a person who is just learning; a novice adjective 1. arranged alphabetically 2. rudimentary; elementary Origin and Etymology—abecedary “alphabet book, primer” (going back to…

In Passing

Fritz Elmer Derheim Fritz Elmer Derheim, 79, died peacefully with his loving wife by his side in his Sun Lakes, Ariz., home on Jan. 7, 2023. Fritz was predeceased by daughter Amy Derheim and is survived by his wife Beth, of 54 amazing years; his daughter Roxanne Derheim (John Beard); nephew Chad Derheim, who was…

U.S. Military History: The Tomb

Ross Dunfee “Soldier, put those bodies in the graves and get them buried.” “Sargent, what names should I put on each of the grave markers?” “I don’t know. For now, just mark it Unknown.” This conversation has occurred throughout many wars around the world. Identifying and repatriating the deceased is a logistical nightmare. It is…

Spotlight On Advertiser

SL Chandler Animal Clinic—February Is Pet Dental Health Month Brushing Up on the Importance of Pet Dental Care By the time your pet is three, he or she will have some symptoms of periodontal (dental) disease. It’s not just about bad breath: Left untreated, it can result in gum inflammation, tooth loss, and pain. Eventually,…

A Checklist to Conquer the Clutter

Kim Kubsch Our home is often a metaphor for our life. As you clear your clutter, celebrate what you do rather than what you didn’t do. And don’t wait too long to get started. Let’s begin the process and clear the clutter in one small area. Remember to think, “Use it, love it, or get…