David Zapatka While reading Starseed Transmissions by Ken Carey, I ran across the word negentropy. I’ve always been fascinated by the word entropy and its meaning so I was immediately intrigued by this related word driving me to research it for this month’s issue. Entropy: noun /ˈentrəpē/ 1. thermodynamics: a measure of the unavailable energy in a…
Maggie de Block Help us fight hunger in Pinal County. The first step to making hunger disappear, according to the Feeding America Program, is to recognize the seriousness of the problem. Children face hunger through no fault of their own in higher numbers then the general population. One in five adults face hunger in Arizona,…
Pegg Ridolfo It’s been a long year of isolating at home. Hopefully you’ve all stayed safe and sane and taken time to continue with your genealogy research. As of now we are planning a first meeting back for the club and any new residents who are interested in joining the group, on Sept. 27, from…
Ross Dunfee Armed Forces Day is celebrated May 15 this year but with Memorial Day also in May this Armed Forces Day article is printed in April to avoid printing two articles in May. Clip and save. Each of the Branches of Military Service (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard) has a day…
Nancy Eisenstein 1. There is a hole in my paddle. 2. The sun was in my eyes. 3. The wind is really blowing. 4. Look at that spin on the ball. 5. I need a wider (senior) paddle. 6. Do I get a half point for getting the ball stuck in the net? 7. Does…
Melani Einbund Institute of Jewish Services and Studies (IJSS) April services will be held on Friday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Rabbi Seltzer will be officiating. Services will be viewed via Zoom. IJSS members will be receiving the Zoom link prior to Friday, April 23 via email. Following is a discussion with Rabbi Seltzer as…