Bonnie Nowicki As I slowly maneuver through our triple-digit temperatures and lack of substantial rain, my thoughts wonder about my landscape in general. How is it managing under the scorching sun? Will the treasured, mature trees and shrubbery survive the stress? Am I watering enough in addition to the irrigation schedule? Are you feeling the…
David Zapatka Reader Chuck Hakkarinen, commenting on the May WOTM column, writes, “In the 20th century, Paladin was the name of the character played by actor Richard Boone in the TV western “Have Gun, Will Travel.” He was quite the dandy, living in San Francisco, quoting the Classics, fast on the draw. I think he typically…
JoAnne Gaudioso ’Tis the season! No, not Christmas. It is the season when bugs and all sorts of pesky creatures invite themselves into our homes, our backyard gatherings, and our campsites. Whether you are trekking through the backwoods or stepping out in the backyard, you need protection against insects and bugs. With an alarming amount…
Jane Gold The Quail Creek RV Club held its annual summer picnic on July 18 at the home of Club President Paul Ober. Twenty-four RV Club members came for fun, friendship, and great stories. Everyone brought a main eating choice, a dish to share, and a wish for fun! The Quail Creek RV Club was…
In the past few years, the Quail Creek Writers and Poets Club has observed vast improvements in home computer applications and monumental changes in how books are published. With the help of some of our members’ talents in these areas, we have made all our members aware of these developments and encouraged their use. On…
Joyce Shumate The 390th Memorial Museum is a separate museum on the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum (PASM) and is included with admission. The 390th Museum houses the last B-17 Flying Fortress flown by any branch of the U.S. military and displays vehicles, exhibits, and artifacts that unearth World War II, specifically the…