David Zapatka Reader Linda Walker writes, “I was studying the Bible and wanted to know the opposite of jealousy. Google AI Gemini told me of a new word, “compersion.” It said, ‘Jealousy is the feeling of resentment or anger toward someone because they possess something you desire. Compersion is the feeling of joy or contentment…
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Features, March 2025
Pet of the Month – March 2025
This is Fergie, named after Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas. Fergie is a Chinese Crested Hairless—you don’t see many around. She has a mane and boots—hair toward the bottom of her legs, as well as a long-haired-tail. She is 11 years old and still active as can be. She still does zoomies and goes…
Features, March 2025
National Scam Awareness Day: Protecting Yourself from Fraud
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Today is National Scam Awareness Day! That’s right. Today. The day you are reading this. And in fact, every day of every year (at least in our mind) is National Scam Awareness Day. OK. To be fair, National Consumer Protection Week takes place from March 2-8, 2025, and March…
Features, March 2025
Pet Companions Club Recent Rescue, Julius
Julius was rescued on Dec. 11, 2024, on Sheila Lane in Tuscany Falls, by a resident who found him while walking her dog. He was approximately 3 months old. He had obviously been someone’s pet as he had known love from people, and we believe he was abandoned. He was named Julius in honor of…
Features, March 2025
Salesperson of the Month
The PebbleCreek salesperson of the month for January 2025 is Mark Virden.
Features, March 2025
We Celebrate Fred’s 85 Years: A Journey through Dedication and Service
Jenna Ridgeway The Life and Achievements of Fred Fred Cochrane, affectionately known as the “Mayor” of Mulberry, was celebrated with a surprise luncheon for his 85th birthday at the Westwind Tavern. Born in Charlotte, N.C., Fred attended Benjamin Franklin University in Washington, D.C., and began his career at Sears Roebuck in 1961. He rose through the ranks…
Features, March 2025
First-Time Player at Unit 46 Mahjong Wins with Seven Pillows!
Vicky Ferraresi Interested residents of Unit 46 meet every Tuesday at my home for a fun-filled session playing California Mahjong. This variant of Hong Kong New Style Mahjong is easy to learn, and I have taught them all how to play. On Jan. 28 we welcomed Anne Ratterman (who had never played before) to our…
Features, March 2025
In Passing – March 2025
Evelyn Agnes Alyea Evelyn Agnes Alyea, 98, of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2025, in Mountain View, Calif., after a short battle with pneumonia. She was born in Detroit, Mich., on Dec. 14, 1926, to Andrew and Theresa Mastalksi. She attended Pershing High School in Detroit. While in high school she was…