Conquer fear by beginning with the basics LaVerne Kyriss When suggesting neighbors, friends and acquaintances try their hand at painting, drawing or any kind of art, Karen Brungardt encourages people to “step out of fear into fun.” She says that many people have an interest in exploring creative endeavors, but are unsure of how to…
Dr. Craig W. Brue I recently had my finger crushed in a heavy door. How long did it take for the pain to start? It was immediate. I even remembered a naughty word when it happened. Within a few minutes the finger began to swell and throb. It wasn’t long before my fingernail turned black…
Ann Lange The Preserve’s reputation for their wildlife as party animals has spread throughout the territory and, on Sunday, January 5, the three Brooke Backyard Bobs stopped by to check it out. Shortly before 8:00 a.m. these cold, but cool cats showed up at Shipton’s B&B without reservations, staked out a cushy spot and nestled…
Louise Grabell That was quick, winter is almost over. Yup, it’s time to get your head on straight and start to focus on the outdoors once again. There are some basic late-winter tasks that you can get a head start on now. For all you citrus owners, fertilize your trees and container-grown citrus now. Pay…
Beethoven will play music to your heart Carole Rossof Meet Beethoven, an eight-year-old, three-legged mixed breed male. Is there anyone out there who would open up their heart and home to this sweet and well-behaved boy? He was just a puppy when he ran out into the street and was hit by a car. His…
Nancy Teeter, RDN Make these ten anti-aging foods part of your healthy diet and consider eating one serving of each on most days. Having these alongside a nmn supplement of your choice can do wonders for you! Apples The phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may sound like an old wives’ tale,…
Mike Sedgwick George Bone’s interest in the craft of refurbishing old walking sticks started when he and his brother, Charlie, were searching for antique tools in Oracle. Restoring old hand tools that he found at auctions had previously been George’s hobby in Indiana and he had owned quite a collection, but gave most of them…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartberg Ah… time for a “long winter’s rest” after a hectic December. But post-holiday clean-up is a necessity and weekly chores are on-going. And so it was while I was throwing in (as my mother used to say) our laundry, one day when I was dead tired and overwhelmed by seeing all…
James E. Cox The Lord has called her to his side, and now she will in peace reside. But though in heaven she will rest, her essence in our hearts is guest. Her beauty will not fade away. Her smile will warm us each Friday. On earth we lost a treasured friend, but cords of…
Carole Rossof Please welcome Koda to the Meehan family at SaddleBrooke Ranch. He’s a five-month-old terrier mix with lots of energy, keeping Tricia and Michael on their toes. The Meehans made an inquiry to SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network about adopting a dog the week before Christmas. After SPRN received all specifics of what they were…