Georgine Hurst Desert blooms are always a delight but nature produced a few surprises this spring after the cool, wet winter. Zann Wilson, a neighborhood master gardener, had nearly forgotten all about the wildflower seeds she scattered throughout her yard a few years ago. Somehow they survived the annual weed killer treatments and bloomed brilliantly…
David Zapatka Having spent the past week in Myanmar and India eating fabulous cuisine off the cruise ship, curry dishes are fresh on my mind. I’ve long loved Indian cuisine and all those many curry flavors. I’m impressed by how many different types of curry and varying spices there are. What I’ve learned is curry…
My name is Moosewood. Moose for short. I am a pug with an apricot coat, brown eyes and I weigh all of 19.5 pounds. My younger brother, Fonzy, is also a pug with a fawn coat and brown eyes. He weighs a bit more, 20.5 pounds. Fonzy is high spirited with lots of energy and…
Nancy Teeter, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) June is brain awareness month, and it’s a good reminder that what we eat has a significant impact on systemic inflammation which in turn influences brain health. If you have not already incorporated all eight tips listed below, consider adopting one or two healthy behaviors each week. Your brain…
Melanie Sedam, ReverseMortgage62AZ.com What is a Reverse Mortgage? Reverse mortgages were originally created in the 1980s to help Americans age 62 and older convert part of the equity in their home into money that could be used during retirement. Recent changes to the program have made it a more effective way for eligible homeowners to…
Cynthia Chevalley A big thank you to all the donors from SaddleBrooke Ranch, to all the volunteers who worked the food drive event and to the sponsor, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach. The food drive was a tremendous success thanks largely to participation from SaddleBrooke Ranch. Children don’t choose to be poor. Your food donations and funding…