Category: Features

Arizona Halloween

Stuart Watkins “I’m not afraid of Halloween,” said the big black crow to the coyote queen. The coyote quietly slinked away. She knew what would happen later that day. Red tailed hawk flew across the sky searching for a roost way up high. Wise old owl saw a buzzard fly by, heading to where only…

A Hidden Gem in the Desert

Kathy Sinnott Nestled beneath the Catalina Mountains is a vintage thrift shop offering more than the contents inside. A tiny house sits atop Magee Road, near Immaculate Heart Academy, where shoppers delight in gently used items. The Cottage showcases treasures in themed rooms, such as a women’s boutique, dining area, and a man cave. Outside…

2 Your Health: Self-Worth and Massage

Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 One of the themes I have tried to live by is that self-care is not selfish. For the last few years, I’ve spoken about this to my clients, hoping they understand the value of what they are doing for themselves by receiving regular massages. However, in dissecting and really…

Happy Halloween

Gretchen Houston Happy Halloween, SaddleBrooke! We love this festive holiday, and I love to decorate. If you are interested in seeing an over-the-top display this season, let me know. I will be having visitors over to see what we have done. Call or text me at 208-890-5836, and I will see if we can have…

This I Have Learned … Counting Birthdays

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Age is just a number, and mine is unlisted! (Commercial for Boost) Do you ever think back when you were age 10 and wishing you were age 16 when you could get your driver’s license? Then, at age 16, wishing you were age 21 so you could drink alcohol (legally)? It seems…

Words of Wisdom from a Comedian

Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Each human life is an interesting story of ups and downs. We knit our lives together, make decisions, and create our own small world. Life is indeed meant to be very simple, and we humans complicate it. George Carlin was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. He was regarded…

Elsa’s First Birthday Celebration

Kim Cox Elsa celebrated her first birthday at her home in Unit 45 with friends Sasha, Jens, and Lucas. Fun was had by all, enjoying puppy treats provided by Alan Halper. Elsa’s mom, Gail Cambell, hosted the party, which was attended by Sasha’s family, Kim and Jim Cox, and Jens and Lucas’ family, Kim and…

Just for the Girls …

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Do you remember … ? Hoping that this article will take you back! Putting nail polish on runs in your nylons, bell-bottoms, Sweet Honesty by Avon, chain belts, Clearasil, Twiggy, miniskirts, headbands, garters, Tangee lipstick, Heaven Scent, bobby pins, Faberge Organics, the beatnik look, Patchouli perfume, Tab, anything plaid, frost lipstick, bonnet…