Ken Duquaine The East Valley Photo Club held its February competition meeting on Feb. 19. First place winners in the three classes of entries were as follows: Class A Open Color Prints, Isabel Guerra Clark; Class B, Donna McGregor and Yvonne Nystrom; Class A Mono Prints, Phillis Peterson and Sandra Kwas; Class B, Donna McGregor;…
Judith Kopp Forgiveness is a power that heals your whole being. It offers release at a deep level. Your heart understands forgiveness as letting go of a tether, a soft unhooking from an old moment that no longer needs to live in your present. Your mind may carry stories, but it’s your heart that chooses…
David Zapatka Coming from a tech and marketing background, sister and reader, Debbie, recognized a trend in her field that is prevalent today and suggested researching the word, portmanteau. Portmanteau port·man·teau, port-ˈman- tō noun: a word blending the sounds and meanings of two other words Origin and Etymology: From French portemanteau, literally “carry cloak,” a…
Here are some travel tips and reminders to help passengers enjoy a smooth experience at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Before You Fly * Plan Ahead: Before heading to the airport, passengers and those picking them up or dropping them off should check their flight status with their airline. If flying domestically, arrive at…
Nancy Borden Nancy Ladd Borden, née Chandler, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2026, at Towers Nursing Home in Smithville, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old. Nancy was born on Dec. 31, 1937, in Omaha, Neb., to Dwight Lamont Chandler and Frances Mae Chandler, née Smith. She grew up with…
Jacqueline M. Ruffino I learned from the Easter Bunny! Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There’s no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make you a basket case. A cute tail attracts a lot of attention. Everyone is entitled…