Two New Pickleballs

Nancy Eisenstein Club President Larry Burchfield hands member Ben Eisenstein two new Franklin X-40 pickleballs before the start of round robin play on a beautiful winter morning.

Rising to the Challenge of Our Times

Christophe Valton COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on all of us, and we at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) are no exception. HSSA recognized in the early days of the pandemic that the safety and well-being of not just the pets we serve, but also the people who love them would require huge and…

Back to the Garden: Elusive Desert Wildflowers

Sheilah Britton Snow is swirling outside my window as I write this morning and low clouds cling to the Catalina Mountains in the distance. Freezing temperatures are forecast for tonight, but as gray and cold as it is, this may be our best chance yet this winter to expect any wildflowers to bloom when spring…

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…

Oracle School District

Resiliency at Mountain Vista K-8 School Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent The second academic semester is off to a strong start at Mountain Vista K-8 School. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade continue to learn from home at this time. It is our goal to welcome students and staff back to campus when the pandemic is under…