Bill Grinonneau and Tiggy Shields Have you ever had your spouse, partner, or friend speak so softly that you can’t hear them? Have you ever found yourself saying “huh?” or “I can’t hear you,” when they speak in a normal, perfectly understandable voice? Well, friends, that happened to me. Gradually I came to the realization…
Andrea Molberg Remember that feeling of Christmas when the tree was propped in its stand all decorated with lights and a multitude of bulbs? Santa would be there soon! Remember the anticipation, the mystery, the unknown? What will Santa bring? What is in the big box Mom just put under the tree when we caught her…
Stuart Watkins just leave the stable door open and I’ll know you’re gone knew it was happening before you saddled up Lady Astor leaving was in your eyes, in your frown, in our bed begging you to stay was not a part of my song we rode herd together, ranched, and grew our spread dust…
Sheilah Britton The more agaves I discover, the more I feel they represent the theatrical spirit of the desert. With colors ranging from silver and blue to red and green, in stripes and textures, with teeth and hair, their characteristics seem almost human. Species of agave are found in the United States, Mexico, and Central…
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Dr. Paul Frederickson as a member of the faculty of the ILR. Paul has a long history of college/university teaching experience. He was born in Howell, Mich., in 1951. Paul earned a B.A. degree in Political Science from Michigan State University in…
LaVerne Kyriss David Thekan says painting for him is almost like meditation; something he gets completely absorbed in. “I paint because I enjoy it,” he said, smiling. “Although it’s a plus when I sell a piece, I mostly paint for myself.” Thekan has been creating art most of his life. “My grandfather was an artist and growing…