David Zapatka Reader Luz Stella Perotti wrote, “I had a SPLENDID time reading that one (Splendor). It is one of my favorite words.” While reading a fiction writers evaluation team’s comments about what makes a story successful, I came across these sentences, “Successful: tight writing, sharp dialogue, creative use of language, vivid imagery, a surprising…
David Taylor Sunlight has always had a sort of mental health healing effect on humans. Bright, sunny days just seem to lift our spirits. However, there are many types of light. One type can heal physical ailments. Laser light has been found to be a very effective healing type of light. With the advancements in…
Janet Cook Having two primary bedrooms (which include an en suite bathroom) started becoming a popular amenity for luxury new builds starting in 2019, and home remodeling additions to create one soon followed. It wasn’t always for guest purposes. Some were for a married couple to have a his and hers bedroom because of different…
Jeanne Porter voted at Robson Ranch in Denton, Texas, in her 20th presidential election. She first voted in the 1944 election between Thomas Dewey and FDR. After she and her husband Dick retired from teaching in Connecticut, they moved to Sun Lakes Country Club in the early 1980s, and they lived at 8883 Fairway Blvd.…
Kim Kubsch Clearing a home after someone passes away can be an emotional and challenging task. The first five steps to help you through the process were featured in the October 2024 Sun Lakes Splash. Here are the last five steps to clearing an estate: 6. Handle Financial Affairs • Settle Debts: Pay off any…
Brian Curry Your roving reporter happened to be coming out of a nearby meeting when he came upon a coven of Sun Lakes witches—I mean, women. Turns out that they came off their brooms to spread some Halloween cheer throughout Sun Lakes with candy, everywhere from Robson Reserve to the Sun Lakes two firehouses. They…