Sunshine? Showers?
"About 25 years ago, give or take a few years, I couldn’t find a plain classic raincoat to buy."
People
PVE Here We Come
I had done little thinking about selling our house and downsizing our belongings, but suddenly we were in the midst of chaos.
Yes I Do
"The sound of the violin caught my interest so much I wanted to learn to make music like that."
National Nurses’ Week: History of Military Nurses
Each may, during National Nurses Week, it’s fitting that nurses be recognized for their long history of service in providing care to the ill and injured and in maintaining the health of our citizens and military members.
Embarrassing Consequence
The best duty station the Shelly family enjoyed was when the Navy sent Dick to Hawaii in 1968.
World War II Ladies
Did you know that there are at least eight ladies living at Paradise Valley Estates who played a role in the effort to assist our troops during World War II?
Japanese Girls’ Festival
In early March, we, the Japanese girls at Paradise Valley Estates, celebrated Hina Matsuri, the Doll Festival (or Girls’ Festival) that is traditionally celebrated on March 3.
A Trip on Route 66
We recently returned from a trip to the Arizona and New Mexico Indian lands. On our trip, we did not realize that we were also witnessing the centennial of Highway Route 66.
SYZYGY Dizzy
First time in 150 years… and we were not going to miss it! Miss what? The “eclipse of a super blue blood moon!”
Connections as in People Who Know People
A recent connection I’ve wondered about is related to a wine I frequently buy: “Barefoot” — a rather strange name for a wine. Also an unusual name for a person.