Kathleen Ismael, Certified Reflexology Practitioner Touch is a basic human need. Studies have shown that infants who receive minimal care and seldom experience touch in early months will experience emotional and behavioral impact. This recent year has been challenging for many people who have become isolated and have missed the human connection we all need.…
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Features, March 2021
Hiking: Good for Your Body, Good for Your Mind
Warren Wasescha A friend back in Minnesota asked me why I liked hiking with our Sun Lakes Hiking Club so much. I told them it’s my drug of choice. Better than a glass of red wine. They winced at the last comment. But I was serious. —Countless articles back me up on this. They talk…
Features, March 2021
Word of the Month: Librettist
David Zapatka Commenting on the January WOTM column, reader Tom from Arlington, Va., writes, “Here’s a Washington Post article where your word of the month ‘jeremiad’ is used by the paper’s reporter Michael Scherer. In this case, the reporter uses it to describe the words of the chairman of the Nye County Republican Party in Nevada…
Features, March 2021
2 Your Health: Meet Dr. Howell
Dr Howell and Trisha Guerrero, Marketing Director Dr. Kent J. Howell, a prosthodontist and owner of Revive Dental Implant Center in Mesa, Ariz., is a caring and empathetic professional who has a passion for helping others and for creating new smiles. Dr. Howell has the ability to bring a unique perspective to treating his patients,…
Features, March 2021
Joyful Downsizing: Addressing Closet Clutter
Kim Kubsch Tackling the master closet is fourth in a series of articles that features techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING and a Sun Lakes resident, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize remaining items, and downsize unwanted stuff. Look…
Features, March 2021
Artist Who Aspires to Inspire: Fred Jonasz
Linda Shanahan I knew that I wanted to try something new But just wasn’t sure what I wanted to do So off to this meeting I went with a friend Met this man Fred and that was the end The end of my wondering cause he said sign here So into his lap class I…
Features, March 2021
Spotlight On Advertiser: Family Tax Advantage: Your #1 Sun Lakes Resource for Tax Preparation, Planning, and Consulting
Dan Morson, CPA Family Tax Advantage is a year-round tax preparation and tax consulting firm based in Sun Lakes, with a second office in Connecticut. Dan Morson, CPA, is a Sun Lakes resident and has been in tax practice since 1966 (with Ernst & Young), and is a retired tax partner of the worldwide firm…
Features, March 2021
U.S. Military History: Vietnam Veterans Day
Ross Dunfee When did the Vietnam War begin? France maintained colonial rule of Vietnam from 1864 until the Geneva Accords of 1954. During that time, multiple wars occurred in the area (including Cambodia and Laos). The Geneva Accords divided Vietnam into north (Communist rule) and south (the Republic of Vietnam), and that enticed the U.S.…
Features, March 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook More people are staying home and travelling less, making it a great time for home remodeling to create an oasis in the backyard! We are the envy of our northern neighbors for our extended beautiful weather, and with strategic design, you can open up new possibilities on how you work, play, relax, or…
Features, March 2021
Colored Pencil/Charcoal Drawings
Connie Ambroso Are you interested in having a personal portrait done in charcoal or colored pencil? I will use your photo to draw your portrait on a 9” x 12” base. Photos could be of loved ones, such as grandkids, or someone special in your life. The cost is $100 for charcoal or $130 in…