You can call us a nonagenarian, you can call us aged like fine wine, but don’t say we’re done, because we are just getting started. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about to mark its 90th anniversary of City of Phoenix ownership by looking forward to a busy future as it takes a look back…
Gary Chalk I am alone in my car parked in our driveway. I am attempting to do what the computer geeks call ‘Syncing Your Device.’ I call it ‘#%$%#!’ When I finish ‘Syncing Your Device’ I will be able to listen to my personal playlist, place and receive phone calls, read my text messages, and…
Kim Kubsch Transforming any space into a fitness hub is a productive and convenient way to invest in your health. Here is a step-by-step guide to add fitness in your home! 1. Assess the space • Measure the dimensions of your space. What equipment and fitness activities will fit? • Check the ceiling height to…
Barb Jorgensen Cottonwood Tennis Club celebrated May, National Tennis Month, with a Cinco de Mayo theme. Since when do we need an excuse to have a party? Everyone brought some very fun, Mexican-inspired foods, and Bill Swift served refreshments, along with our food court volunteers and coordinators Teresa Hermsen and Barb Jorgensen. Mexican music helped…
Janet Cook More homeowners are choosing to invest in remodeling to upgrade their experience rather than move due to high mortgage rates and limited housing inventory. In fact, home remodeling projects in the U.S. are projected to rise by 222,400 in 2025—a 5% increase over the previous year. The 37th annual Cost vs. Value Report…
Sandra Johnson Our beautiful and beloved family matriarch, Sandy Jones Johnson, formerly Sandra Simonette, went home to heaven on May 15, 2025. Sandy, age 78, passed away peacefully at Dobson Home in Chandler, Ariz., after a brief illness. She was born on June 2, 1946, in Ilion, N.Y., to Arvon and Francis (Seidsma) Jones. Sandy…
Why redo when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC., a 5-star, family-owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the Valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit TODAY! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC, stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into every…
Dannette Hunnel If you find that you have the itch to do some planting in June but fear anything will die due to our toasty summers, here is the perfect thing to scratch that itch: the totem pole cactus. It’s reliable, simple, and water-wise. It’s spineless and columnar-shaped and gains multiple arms. It’s also known…
David Zapatka Friend and fellow bridge player, Susan, writes, “I recently read a new word, ‘cudgel.’ Would you research this word for your column?” Cudgel—cud·gel noun: A short, thick stick used as a weapon. verb: To strike or beat with a cudgel; metaphorically, to forcefully apply or exert something, such as pressure or influence Origin…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…