Cabernet Sauvignon: The blessed savage Andrew McCreery Few things in the world of wine are as iconic and powerful as the mighty, long lived Cabernet Sauvignon. It is the power behind the left bank blends of Bordeaux, often is the ‘Super’ in Super Tuscans from Italy and is the measure of excellence and elegance in…
“Propinquity” David Zapatka Thank you readers for the many e-mails, calls and supportive comments you offered in response to my first Word of the Month column. I am humbled and invigorated. Reader and friend Suzanne Swanson called the day the Splash was delivered offering one of her favorite words. “Propinquity” means nearness in place or time;…
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Years ago, Ann Landers, the syndicated advice columnist, was at one time receiving 10,000 letters a month from people with many different kinds of problems. She was asked if there was one common denominator among all those who wrote to her. She replied that the great overriding…
You are eligible for a free round of golf for two, a free week of fitness, a free week of tennis and a BOGO meal at any IronOaks restaurant. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Committee c/o Harold Lundgren at 480-369-2015 or e-mail him at [email protected] to receive your new homeowner’s…
Kim Kubsch Stress is the ultra-toxin. We use the word stress to describe every painful, frustrating, irritating, crazy-making, sickening and otherwise ugly energy. Stress builds upon itself like a vicious cycle. Doing undesirable or repetitive tasks for too many hours is stressful. Not sleeping because you are stressed becomes more stressful. Skipping breakfast because you…
Denise Lott In conjunction with the Phoenix Auto Body Shop, two Marine veterans were selected, based on need, to receive road-ready automobiles. Greg May, manager/owner of the body shop, assisted by his brother, Rick, purchased cars through an auction and then approached Master Sergeant Salvador Marquez who is the District Injured Support Coordinator (DISC) for…