Becky Kueker I have always believed that if you’re sad you must allow yourself to express those feelings because denying them, the more they grow. As we reach out to others for comfort it is often difficult for them to tolerate emotions like sadness because we are not supposed to be sad. Some unhelpful advice…
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Features, March 2021
Cortisone Shots for Back and Neck Pain: The Facts
Dr. Craig Brue, DC Are you experiencing recurring episodes of back and neck pain, sciatica, numbness in the hands, arms, or legs? Has your doctor recommended a referral to a pain management doctor for a cortisone shot? Before you consider an epidural steroid shot (ESI), here are the facts you need to know. Fact 1:…
Features, March 2021
U.S. Military History: Vietnam Veterans Day
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.…
Features, March 2021
In Passing
John F. Cobb John F. Cobb, age 77, died on Jan. 30, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. from complications related to COVID-19. John was born in 1943, in Oakland, Calif. to the late Elvin T. and Annetta (Pauline Carver) Cobb, long-time residents of Durango, Colo., who were working in the naval shipyards during World War II.…
Features, March 2021
2 Your Health: Repetitive Motion and Muscle Memory
Heidi Overman, LMT The most common comment I get as a massage therapist is, “Wow, I did not realize how bad my muscles are, until you started working on them. How did that happen?” The truth is this, humans are creatures of habit. We sleep in the same position, we get up and have our…
Features, March 2021
Reading Vs. Listening to Books
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Ever tried audiobooks? Many of us have, and we can all attest to the fact that they offer an amazing way to hear an author’s written word. In addition, one can listen to a book while doing anything—sort of being a multi-tasking reader! Audiobooks are so versatile—one can listen to a…
Features, March 2021
Word of the Month: Librettist
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…
Features, March 2021
Spotlight On Advertiser: Breaking In … “Leather for the Way You Live!”
Josh Brett It is important to know how leather changes. As it is a skin, it will stretch under pressure and reform. To a certain extent leather will actually change shape to fit your body. As you settle into your new leather furniture, comfort wrinkles will soon begin to appear. This is a natural part…
Features, March 2021
Artist of the Month: Gift Shop Featured Artist of the Month: Kathy Kruger
Linda Whitehead and Russell C. Stokes This month we’d like you to meet another of our super-talented members, Kathy Kruger. Kathy was born in Illinois and spent most of her life in Moline, an agricultural/industrial/financial community. Kathy was employed for 30 years at the home office of Modern Woodmen of America (a Fraternal Insurance Company)…
Features, March 2021
Artist of the Month: Calvin Saulsbury
LaVerne Kyriss When he was in high school, Calvin Saulsbury thought he might become a technical illustrator. “I’ve always liked detail work. I was a pretty good pencil artist. I’ve always been artistic, but never really had the time to pursue it until I retired,” he said. Meanwhile, he poured his creative interests into music.…