David Zapatka Commenting on the January WOTM column, reader Tom from Arlington, Va. writes, “Here’s a Washington Post article where your word of the month ‘jeremiad’ is used by the paper’s reporter Michael Scherer. In this case, the reporter uses it to describe the words of the chairman of the Nye County Republican Party in Nevada…
Category: Features
Features, March 2021
Spotlight on Advertiser: At Karimi Rugs the Art of Woven Handmade Persian Rugs Is On Display
David Taylor There are not many places in Tucson to see woven rugs in ornate frames, hanging on the walls that resemble high quality oil paintings with the realistic image-like subjects rendered as refined and intricately as if the Old Masters painted them. Even more impressive is that these pieces of art made of thread and fiber…
Features, March 2021
Nature’s Way: The Beauty of Birds—Photographing Birds
Jim Hoagland I guess you could say I became a professional photographer at the young age of 17 working and getting paid (hence professional) by the local newspaper using a Graflex camera with 4 x 5 film holder and burning my fingers whenever I removed the flash bulb. I remember one of the pictures I…
Features, March 2021
Dollars & Sense: Summing Up the 2020 “Re-Sale” Real Estate Market at SaddleBrooke Ranch
Douglas and Melanie Sedam As of Dec. 31, there were: * 25 active listings, ranging from $384,900 to $865,000. * 3 active contingents i.e., in escrow but have not removed their inspection and/or loan contingencies yet, ranging from $389,000 to $576,900. * 3 pendings i.e., soon to close escrow, ranging from $379,900 to $845,000. *…
Features, March 2021
2 Your Health: Repetitive Motion and Muscle Memory
Heidi Overman, LMT The most common comment I get as a massage therapist is, “Wow, I did not realize how bad my muscles are, until you started working on them. How did that happen?” The truth is this, humans are creatures of habit. We sleep in the same position, we get up and have our…
Features, March 2021
Whimsy for Today
Becky Kueker I have always believed that if you’re sad you must allow yourself to express those feelings because when you deny them, the more they grow. As we reach out to others for comfort it is often difficult for them to tolerate emotions like sadness because we are not supposed to be sad. Advice…