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Talk of the Town: You’ve got to accentuate the positive
I’m drawn to positive people. They seem to look on the bright side of all most any situation—good or bad. There have been people in all walks of life who have been dealt a “bad hand” as they say in poker, but they still come up with a straight flush of positive thinking.

Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:28 PM MST

Editor's Notes: Grandma taught us to care, love with all our heart
Only two columns of mine have elicited more responses than the one on my daughter two weeks ago.

Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:28 PM MST

Compassionate Conservatism: Organic conservatism —a deep connection
TETBURY, England — At Highgrove House, Prince Charles’ country estate, the wild minks are once again eating the large koi in the ornamental pond. But the plentiful birds, often fed by the prince’s own hand, are keeping the snails on the hostas under control. These are among the trials and triumphs of modern royalty.

Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:28 PM MST

Annie’s Mailbox: Accept your mother's limitations
Dear Annie: I am 24 years old and in considerable debt due to my mother.

Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:28 PM MST

A Laugh a Minute: I can wait
Whenever someone taps me on the shoulder and asks, “Is this the right line?” I can always be confident when I answer, “No.” If it were the right line, I wouldn’t be standing in it.

Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:28 PM MST

The Single Life: Keep yourself in focus — every minute, every day
Good friends of mine are building a home nearby, and every so often, I take my camera over to the site and take pictures of the progress and send them along.

Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:28 PM MST

GV?Gardeners: What exactly is caliche?
Nearly all of us, even non-gardeners, have at some time tried to dig a hole in Southern Arizona soil. It is nothing like opening the soil in Ohio, Missouri or Wisconsin!

Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:28 PM MST

Previous Columns Headlines

November 3rd, 2009
Corky Simpson: Yes, you can have it all, and all can have itA lot of people have expressed concern lately about my hearing, my snoring, my spine, strengthening my abs, whitening my teeth and generally putting more razzmatazz into my life.
November 1st, 2009
TSO premieres Paulus songsThe world premiere of Stephen Paulus’ “Dylan Thomas Songs” was only one of the highlights of Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s “Strauss, Liszt and Poetry” Classics Concert last Thursday night. Richard Strauss was right up there.
October 31st, 2009
Opera Preview: TSO premieres Paulus songsThe world premiere of Stephen Paulus’ “Dylan Thomas Songs” was only one of the highlights of Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s “Strauss, Liszt and Poetry” Classics Concert last Thursday night. Richard Strauss was right up there.
Talk of the Town: Green Valley/Sahaurita Association of Realtors host a 30th bashThe Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of Realtors celebrated its 30th anniversary in style on Oct. 23 at Desert Diamond Casino. More than 200 association members, guests and association affiliates, many from Santa Cruz County, attended the party that included the installation of new officers and plenty of lively entertainment.
GV Gardeners: Gardeners need not become dormant this monthThe old saying about “frost on the pumpkin” is often heard this time of year. In the Green Valley area, the average first frost occurs in mid-November. However, this does not mean that gardeners should become inactive until spring.
Genealogy Today: European trip shows genealogical customsUsually when I travel, it’s with a family research goal in mind. In August, I took a trip to Europe solely for pleasure but couldn’t help looking for genealogical clues to how Europeans do their family history.
Annie’s Mailbox: Should she settle for what she’s got?Dear Annie: My husband and I recently separated after 20 years of marriage. I love him, but not like a husband.
October 27th, 2009
Green Thumb: Future seminarsThere will be no gardening seminar at East Center on Thursday. The Members’ Activities Committee of the Green Valley Gardeners’ has arranged a field trip “behind the scenes” at the Arizona/Sonora Desert Museum.
Singletary: Education loan debt droppingI can’t stand debt. One of my missions in life is to help keep people out of debt.
October 26th, 2009
Trustor, Trustee: The important differencesQUESTION: When I recently signed my Trust, my attorney had me sign in two different places. Once as the Trustor of the Trust and once as the Trustee. Why was I required to do this?

  
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