Kim Kubsch Tackling the master closet is fourth in a series of articles that features techniques for decluttering your home, one room at a time. As owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING and a Sun Lakes resident, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize remaining items, and downsize unwanted stuff.…
David Zapatka Commenting on the January WOTM column, reader Tom from Arlington, Va. writes, “Here’s a Washington Post article where your word of the month ‘jeremiad’ is used by the paper’s reporter Michael Scherer. In this case, the reporter uses it to describe the words of the chairman of the Nye County Republican Party in Nevada…
Bev Douglas What does it take to be a generous giver? That is a question we could ask Renee Kleinjan. Renee is a seamstress who gives her time and sewing talents to create items for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. For several years Renee has been creating pencil pouches, aprons, headbands, and bags to be included…
Ross Dunfee When did the Vietnam War begin? France maintained colonial rule of Vietnam from 1864 until the Geneva Accords of 1954. During that time, multiple wars occurred in the area (including Cambodia and Laos). The Geneva Accord divided Vietnam into north (Communist rule) and south (the Republic of Vietnam) and that enticed the U.S.…
Dear Reader, You may have noticed I tend to review books that are not recent publications or current best sellers as I think you will hear about them from many other sources. I try to go back and find a few gems that may have slipped your attention. These is My Words (1998) by Nancy Turner…
Nicole McCracken, Administrative Assistant Thinking of renting or leasing your home? Helpful tips to know! For many in Robson Ranch, living here year-round is the way of life. For others, long travel or months in another city are the norm. For those folks, renting or leasing their home is something that is just a great…