Anne Grant I thought we had a date…. I waited, patiently I thought, for you to arrive I woke up before the sun, eagerly anticipating your arrival We wait for you on the patio…. Just so you know, We are out under the awning Just over there on the cozy couch Thankfully, we are in…
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Features, August 2020
Word of the Month: Contumacious
David Zapatka Sister and reader Judy Haberstroh wrote after reading the June column, “This one is interesting. Initially I was leaning toward using ‘yet’ but once I saw the specific definition of ‘still,’ I felt that was the correct word. However, when talking, I would more likely place the word ‘still’ after ‘it’s’ rather than…
Features, August 2020
Eagle on the Fourth
Features, August 2020
Gardening for the Love of Butterflies
Bonnie Nowicki, Master Gardener A recent butterfly article in the SanDiego News gave me cause for concern about the noticeable decrease of butterflies everywhere. The article centered their attention on the tiny Quino checkerspot. Its remaining habitats are under threat from development projects, and environmental groups have filed a petition to have this butterfly added…
Features, August 2020
Dollars and Sense: How A Cash-Out Refinance for Home Improvement Works
Looking to make some major home improvements? Have you considered a cash-out refinance on your existing home? Refinancing is a low-interest way to get tax-free cash for remodeling your kitchen, building a pool in the backyard, etc.—or anything you choose to do. Let us look at an example. Say you bought your home for $450,000,…
Features, August 2020
Forbes Names Hughes as One of Arizona’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 3 Out of 3 Years
Hughes Federal Credit Union was named as one of Forbes’ “Best-In-State Banks and Credit Unions” in Arizona for the third year in a row, ranking as one of the state’s top five credit unions in the 2020 rankings published on June 25. Forbes partnered with Statista on an independent survey of more than 25,000 customers across the…
Features, August 2020
Christmas in August Comes to Madaras Gallery
Madaras Gallery transforms into a winter wonderland for the month of August with unique Southwest gifts. Patrons will get a sneak preview of the new holiday décor, cards, and ornaments by Diana Madaras, as well as hundreds of other items, all hand-selected by Diana. Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N. Swan Road in Tucson…