Category: Features

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…

Word of the Month: Paladin

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…