Michelle Wunsch Many people, including myself, find it difficult to first draw a boundary and then to feel comfortable with doing so. I find it difficult to say no to anyone, even if I do not have time to do what they are asking of me, yet I know I am not truly able to…
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Features, September 2023
In Passing
Virginia N. Axenfield Virginia N. Axenfield passed away on Aug. 3 at Logan Hospital in Whitefish, Mont. Virginia wintered in Sun Lakes since 1993 and lived in Palo Verde. She is survived by her two sons, Stephen and Richard. A viewing of the body took place in Columbia Falls, Mont., and a funeral took place at Sunset View Cemetery in El Cerrito,…
September 2023, Features
Lavender—“The Swiss Army Knife of Essential Oils”
JoAnne Gaudioso Lavender is often referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife of Essential Oils” because of its usefulness and popularity. Lavender is widely considered a must-have essential oil because of its versatility. It’s been used and cherished for centuries because of its unmistakable aroma and myriad of benefits. Ancient Egyptians and Romans used lavender…
September 2023, Features
Word of the Month: Emotion
David Zapatka Do emotions happen consciously or unconsciously? Can emotions be chosen or do they just happen? While reading “I Am: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are” by Howard Falco, I read, “Emotions are the clues that lead you to the treasure of everlasting peace.” Ponder this for a while. Are our emotions…
September 2023, Features
Does All Your Stuff Really Require Storage?
Kim Kubsch Are you overflowing with stuff in your home? Stuff is a collection of things without value, so let go of it! But if you can’t do that just yet, proceed with caution in choosing a storage unit using these helpful insights. How can you protect your belongings in a storage unit? Choose the…
September 2023, Features
The Unbridled Gift of Pets
Linda H. Cools Many of us have had pets throughout various phases of our lives. Recently, I lost my male, 12-1/2-year-old German Shepherd, my partner, my ally, my best friend, Harley. I adopted him after he was being beaten and had two cracked molars and more from a local shelter. In his elder years, degenerative…
September 2023, Features
Couple Celebrates 65th Wedding Anniversary
Ronald and Joyce Durst celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on July 19. They met at school in Michigan and were high school sweethearts. They married on July 19, 1958. Both worked at Consumers Power Company. They have been blessed with three children, a daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, and a great-grandson. They moved to Sun Lakes, Ariz.,…
September 2023, Features
Dollars and Sense: Secure Your Financial Future: Lessons from Warren Buffett
Dr. Harold Wong According to a recent Forbes magazine ranking of the world’s billionaires, Warren Buffet is ranked number 6 with $117.4 billion net worth. He has many famous rules about money, and this article will share his #1 Rule and how it has guided his investment philosophy for over 50 years. Rule #1: Never…
September 2023, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: Another Best Birthday Ever … Again
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt May the coming year’s trip around the sun be the best ever. Each year as we grow older, and sometimes wiser and happier, we receive “Happy Birthday,” “Best Wishes,” “Have a Wonderful Day” from our family and friends. My mailbox is filled with beautiful cards with meaningful sentiments from those who remembered…
September 2023, Features
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Houzz is a comprehensive online resource for those working on renovating their home. They conducted their largest 12th annual national survey of over 46,000 homeowners who remodeled in 2022 or had plans for a remodel in 2023 to ascertain trends in home remodeling projects and design. Faced with shortages of housing stock and…