What Grandchildren Say to Their Grandparents!
Contributed by Claude Trottier, Phd. courtesy of the Internet. 1. She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she’d done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, “But Grandma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper good-bye!” I will probably never put lipstick on again without thinking about kissing the toilet...
Music for Smarties
By Desert Les Howdie Parder. Since I’m sure that someone has already written “Music for Dummies,” Desert Les has decided to write “Music for Smarties.” Yup. This is a BIG test fer musical experts like you. This here test is going to be in several parts. This article is part one. Be patient, Pardner, more parts will follow in the weeks ahead. Now I know yer probably nervous about taking a test,...
Walking in Beauty: Nairobi Slums
By Glenn B. Jenks Sometime “Walking in Beauty” describes the environment we pass through. There are other times when “Walking in Beauty” describes an inner beauty that shines from within some people despite their environment. Such is the case with the beautiful children I met while passing through some of the most ghastly slums on the planet, the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. May I offer...
Peak Special April Offer – Sign Up And Save 50%
Courtesy of The Peak Magazine Peak Special Offer It’s a great way to reach our community and support it – at the same time. Sponsor a Peak Magazine advertisement or article during March and receive 30% off the standard rate.. That means you, your business, or your nonprofit organization can publish an advertisement or an article in The Peak for as little as $20 and $35, respectively. By investing in publishing an...
How Big is TOO BIG? by Marilyn Schletzer
By Marilyn Schletzer Here we are again, thigh-deep in a frenzy of shaping up after the holidays. Are you finding it challenging? If so, here’s a simple little tip that may come in handy the next time you’re eating out: NEVER EAT ANYTHING BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD. Honestly, have you noticed the portion sizes at some of our local restaurants? Chances are, if you ordered from anything but the kiddies’ menu, you will have placed before...
Heart of India Photo Journal One. 17 Surprises
By Judy & Les Conklin For additional photos, see “Related Articles” below. According to Wikipedia, India, located in South Asia, is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the south-west, and the Bay of Bengal on the south-east, it shares land borders...
Walking in Beauty
By Glenn B. Jenks I am told that there is an old Navajo Blessing, “May You Walk In Beauty.” Those words have guided my vision for my photography. By sharing my photos here it is my hope to share with you some of that beauty that I have found in nature and in the people I have met along the way. Look for the beauty in the natural wonders and in the people around you and you will find yourself “Walking in Beauty.” Photographing birds...
Artists’ Loft by Natalie Keller
We have a new and unique gallery that opened in the el Pedregal Festival Marketplace! The Boulders Resort teamed up with the Sonoran Arts League and offered a 3200 square foot space on the second floor of the el Pedregal to bring the community a beautiful new venue for art. It’s a fantastic space well suited for a gallery. “The Gallery at el Pedregal” opened its doors in December with a huge splash…the Holiday Artisans Market! It was...
10 Things You Might Not Know About The Phoenix Open
By Mike Conklin The Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale concludes the same Feb. 1 afternoon of the Super Bowl in Glendale, but don’t worry about where to turn your TV. The final round of golf should be completed before the scheduled kickoff. The Phoenix Open, which barely registered on the sports Richter scale not that long ago, has emerged as a must-see event in its own right. The star-studded field, TPC Scottsdale course,...
Be Part Of Save The Scenic Drive Video Shoot – Get Free T-Shirt & More!
Courtesy of GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive YOUR VOICE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. OUR T-SHIRT WILL MAKE YOU LOOK TERRIFIC! PLUS, YOU’LL GET A GET A GIFT CARD FROM MACDONALD’S RANCH! Help save the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive and be part of our Save The Scenic Drive Shout Out video. Be among the first 30 volunteers to show up at the filming and receive a complimentary t-shirt like the one pictured here. Plus, everybody that...
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