David Zapatka The NCAA basketball tournament is fondly called March Madness, and madness it was this year. There may have been more upsets in the big tournament this year than any other year. One of the biggest was the Furman Paladins, a small South Carolina school of 2,970 students, upsetting the #4 seed, Virginia Cavaliers,…
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Features, May 2023, March 2023
Music Can Be a Great Medicine
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart I enjoy many types of music. Harmonic meditation music to soothe my soul, Elvis Presley gospel to inspire me, and Rock ‘n’ Roll to get me singing and dancing to my favorite tunes from the ’50s and ’60s. Music has helped me get through my times of grief and sadness these…
Features, May 2023, March 2023
Dollars & Sense: A Reverse Way of Thinking
Steve Kaye, CrossCountry Mortgage Aging. It’s a part of life in our communities, so let’s talk about it. Currently, most seniors who are at or nearing retirement age look forward to collecting what to help them financially get by in their senior years? You know this answer … it is ______ ______. Yes! You got…
Features, March 2023
Word of the Month: Nomophobia
David Zapatka “Where’s my cellphone?” “Have you seen my cell phone?” “There’s no connection here. It’s so frustrating!” “My phone isn’t working. What am I going to do?” “Honey, will you call my cell phone? I can’t find it.” Have you heard these conversations? Scary, isn’t it? This fear is so prevalent in our society…
Features, March 2023
Ray Tigerman Show at Madaras Gallery
From Friday, March 17 through Thursday, April 13, enjoy never-before-seen original paintings by Southwest artist Ray Tigerman, who was influenced at an early age by the works of Georgia O’Keeffe, Lawrence Lee, and Ed Mell. Tigerman creates bold, vibrant art that depicts indigenous Southwestern people and wildlife in their dramatic environments. Madaras Gallery is located…
Features, March 2023
2 Your Health: Sleep, Insomnia, and How Massage Can Help You
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 Do you have stress, anxiety, or just too much on your mind? There are many reasons why you can’t sleep. Health issues, worry, stress at work, anxiety, even the constant news of the day can affect your sleep. These past few years have elevated our stress levels. Articles and…
Features, March 2023
The Big Disconnect
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart My observation is that the younger generations are disconnected from themselves and are disconnected from one another. They are more concerned with the people on their screens than in front of their faces. They feel the need to fill every moment of silence with something because they are uncomfortable sitting alone…
Features, March 2023
Good Night, Sleep Tight with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso The CDC recommends adults 18 years or older get at least seven hours of sleep a night. For many people optimal sleep seems impossible. You may feel desperate as you watch the clock tick closer to your scheduled alarm. Beyond feelings of grogginess and sluggishness the next day, sleep deprivation can foster…
Features, March 2023
Come Volunteer or Adopt a New Family Member
Elizabeth Mastro I have been volunteering with Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (SOLR) since February 2021, just one month after I moved to the Ranch. I conduct home visits for potential adopters and help with events. We also always have a need for volunteer foster parents, where a Lab will live with you temporarily before being…
Features, March 2023
Nature’s Way: Join the Celebration—Hawk Watch 2023
Jim Hoagland Every March, hundreds of birders converge on Ron Morriss County Park in Tubac for the annual Hawk Watch, a free event. The stars of the show are the Common Black Hawk, the Zone-tailed Hawk, and the Gray Hawk, but other raptors may appear, including vultures, eagles, and accipiters as they migrate north along…