Second Thoughts: A Bug’s Life

Christianne Dettmann Bugs get a bad rap. Truly. How would you like always being blamed for the world’s problems? Annoyed by something? “Oooh, that bugs me!” Feeling unwell? “I’ve caught a bug!” Something not working quite right? “Gotta get the bugs out.” Sure, bugs creep me out too—especially the big, crunchy ones, or the ones…

Welcome Autumn at the Lavender Farm

Carolyn Blair Welcome autumn by listening to bluegrass music at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m.! Enjoy a bowl of chili with cornbread while the Buckjumpers perform. You are welcome to bring folding chairs to sit near the stage. Wander around the farm and enjoy all…

2 Your Health – October 2026

Healthy Relationships Dr. Rose Bricker Communication is often a major concern in relationships. Whether it’s communication with partners/spouses, family members, friends, or coworkers, the issues are much the same. The question that comes up is, “How can I communicate so that they will hear me?” Feelings of hurt, frustration, anxiety, anger, and even sadness can…