Janet Cook There are many HGTV shows that demonstrate that by investing in design and updates, one can sell their house for dramatically more money. However, their timeline is not realistic. They have a TV production deadline, so before they even start, the design and scope of work is done, the materials are ordered (the…
Category: Features
Features, June 2019
Local penpals of 50+ years hold reunion in Scottsdale
Debbie Breen and John Byrnes In 1967, two teenage girls-one from Illinois, the other from Australia-signed up to be pen pals through a junior high English program. Debbie Breen (U.S.) and Judy Mallett (Aust.) wrote three to four letters a year (because postage was expensive!). Their friendship of letters grew to sending cassette tapes and…
Features, June 2019
Word of the Month: Curry
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…
Features, June 2019
How does Your Garden Grow
Louise Grabell The key to successful gardening lies in how well you take care of your plants. They need your attention when it comes to fertilization. When the question is posed “How Does Your Garden Grow?” you should have a good answer! My garden grows just fine. The flowers are happy, the citrus trees are…