Suzanne Marlatt Stewart I will speak for myself, but I am sure a lot of you would agree that we have missed being touched—not only hugs, but just a gesture of someone holding our hand or putting a hand on our shoulder. Dacher Keltner, PhD, University of California, explains that compassion is at our fingertips. “In recent…
David Zapatka Reader John W. Patterson writes, “For what it’s worth, because of my ever-deepening interest in what might be called “The History of Ideas,” I’ve been following your Word column in our Quail Creek Crossing for some years now. In a very real way, etymology is itself a useful adjunct for dealing with the…
Jeff Love Picket Post is a pretty prominent point positioned west of the populace of Superior, Ariz. A pre-hike potty preceded the party proceeding around the port side of the Post. Plenty of prickly pear and pointy saguaros populated the desert landscape with the pretty pink peak of Picket Post in the background. At our…
Kathy Booher Are you a seasoned detective in genealogy research or just beginning your journey into the past? The Genealogy Club is a group of inquisitive-minded folks who are searching for the answers to “Where did I come from?” The group meets the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Coyote Room…
Spring is a time of renewal, a time for new beginnings. While the desert blooms around you, come to the Goose to find everything you need to create your spring DIY makeovers for a fraction of retail! Easter is already in full bloom at the Goose! Find and fill your Easter baskets with goodness from the…
Marsha Foresman The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) continued varied activities during the month of March, and we look forward to another active April. On March 10, the JFG Book Club met at the home of Laurie Colen, who presented the book Nesting Dolls, by Alina Adams. Laurie had personal connections and interesting insights into the…