Cathy Merritt Cheers Trip Opportunities: Several Cheers members took an adventurous river cruise to Columbia, South America. Other than being struck by illness for a couple of days and one of the members having a leak in their cabin, the trip was worth it. They came back talking about the beauty of Columbia and the…
Becky Donatelli A few of the Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution met for a fun and informative outing. The Desert River Audubon Society gave a guided tour of Veterans Oasis Park, and Liberty Wildlife had two raptors on site. They had two birds of prey: Barbosa, a red-tailed hawk, and Cassidy, a Swainson’s…
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…