Joyful Downsizing: Is Being Organized Good for the Mind?

Kim Kubsch Yes, for most people. Organization and structure can help us stay accountable and see things in a concrete way. It is a form of untapped power because it quietly multiplies your time, energy, money, influence, and peace of mind—often without requiring more talent, intelligence, or effort. Most people think of organization as “maintaining…

Embarrassment Is Always the Number One Answer

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Whenever we speak to a group, we sometimes ask those gathered the main reason why people do not report being the victim of a financial crime. In nearly 100 presentations over the past three years, the number one reason has always been the same: embarrassment. In a country where…

Word of the Month: Pizookie

David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “Recently at the Chop, Block and Brew restaurant, my server offered a pizookie for dessert. This word is a portmanteau, the very word you wrote about in the April issue. It is ‘pizza’ and ‘cookie’ put together to form one word, pizookie. I learned it originated at BJ’s Chicago…

We Are the Fourth of July

Ela Cabral We honor a declaration born of bravery, daring, and bright Signatures on parchment paper birthing a beautiful foresight Words penned by fifty-six hands into a courageous cry Uniting a call to action by young and old, ready to die This legacy of freedom, a voice that has created a mighty roar Moral choices…

Planting Tips for the Crazy July Heat

Remember monsoon season is on its way and many of our desert plants love the added humidity; but it will get windy, and can deplete the soil in flower beds. A good thing to do in July is add iron to your soil and if you can stand it, this is a good time to…