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Talk of the Town: Postcards from Cabot Cove, or, be glad you’re not here!
Gee whiz! One of the nice things about a three-day weekend is the rare opportunity I get to veg out in front of the television set, mindlessly watching some of my favorite classic TV programs.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:22 PM MST

The O’Reilly Factor: The Peacock and Barack Obama
With much of the nation sampling TV coverage of the Democratic Convention last week, things were getting a bit dicey for NBC News.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:22 PM MST

Politics and Punditry: McCain’s best way to win in November
The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution casts a long shadow on the 2008 presidential election. That amendment, an act of posthumous vengeance on the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt who had four times won election to the White House, was the vengeful work of some petty?— mostly Republican — men who, unable to defeat FDR in life, decided to get even with him in death by limiting all future presidents to two terms.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:22 PM MST

Genealogy Today: Brick walls and cousins, even distance ones
When family researchers speak of “brick walls,” they refer to insurmountable, unsolvable problems that cause them to despair of ever finding answers. Often such a problem causes us to abandon all hope of resolution, set it aside, and tackle another ancestor who is easier to track.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:22 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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