Shari Rodgers There is a deep connection between martial arts and the human psyche. Karate is no exception. The term “karate psychology” refers to numerous ways of improving one’s mental strength by learning karate. Many people find that practicing karate helps them feel more centered and calmer. This is because karate teaches discipline, respect, and…
Connie Vaughan Are greeting cards passé in a world of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and other online communication forums? Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek (CHHQC) say no. Members have been creating and hand coloring individual cards over the last three years, and the demand for these cards keeps increasing. Quail Creek residents and friends…
The peyote stitch is a non-loom bead weaving technique. Peyote pieces can be woven as flat strips; in a flat, round shape; or as a tube. In a recent class, Cathy Hasson taught students how to create a beautiful bracelet using the flat strip technique. More advanced classes will be offered in the near future.…
Jerry Tinsley Many retired seniors find the need to put memories of pertinent parts of their lives into writing or on video to pass on to younger family members and friends. If you would like to see an example of how to write a memoir “right,” look no further than Quail Creek author Marlys Harper’s…
David Zapatka While attending the Theosophical Society Convention in Wheaton, Ill., this summer, I saw one of the presenters use the word “equipoise” in his presentation. The usage of the word described a relationship balance between two philosophical thoughts. Equipoise—equi·poise noun 1. A state of equilibrium 2. Counterbalance 3. Balance of forces or interests verb…
