David Zapatka Friend and pickleball player Natasha Thompson is a scuba and sunset enthusiast who writes, “loves me some sunsets. Do you know this one, “opacarophile?” Opacarophile—oh-pah-car-oh-fiel noun: an individual who cherishes sunsets, often seeking them out to enjoy the tranquil and colorful transition from day to night. This term reflects a deep affection for…
Category: Features
Features, June 2025
Where in the World Is the ‘Crossing’?
Features, June 2025
Anatomy of a Scam: How to Spot and Avoid Deceptive Tactics
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scams are an unfortunate reality in today’s connected world, and understanding their structure is key to staying safe. That’s why R.O.S.E. documented the “Anatomy of a Scam.” It’s an infographic that outlines the three core stages of most fraudulent schemes: initiating contact, creating a compelling reason to act, and…
Features, June 2025, December 2024
Living Retired: Fashion Backwards
Gary Chalk I like to think I am a reasonably intelligent person. I figure I know a thing or two about the value of friendships, keeping my mind active, and looking after my health. But there is always a ‘BUT’… The one thing I haven’t got a friggin’ clue about is which way my ball…
Features, June 2025
In Passing
Brandon H. Armstrong If you are familiar with Unit 10 in Quail Creek, there sits a corner house that flew the Stars & Stripes on one side of the driveway and the United States Marine Corps flag on the other—from sunrise to sunset almost without fail. That was my dad’s house … Brandon H. Armstrong.…