Thursday, March 23rd, 2017
In the week leading up to the pruning demonstration, we received word that my bride Maggie’s brother passed away. As you know, both Maggie and I are native Arizonans, with family roots throughout the southern portions of...
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Thursday, March 16th, 2017
Let me tell you right off that it was great to have such a strong turnout for the pruning demonstration last Saturday. We covered a lot in two hours, and it was fun to see so many...
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Thursday, March 9th, 2017
Before we get “down to business” this week, I want to mention how enjoyable the Spring Expo was last week and how great it was to meet many of you in person. I enjoyed hearing from you...
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
As I write this, snow is once again on the ground. We woke to a blanket of white on our driveway, paths and lawns. Maggie got a new puppy a couple of weeks ago, and it’s another...
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
Editor’s note: This week’s Garden Spot column was written by Maggie Cooper, wife of regular columnist Jay Cooper. Land ownership is, and has been, the dream for generations of Americans, and in reality, the dream of people...
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Thursday, February 16th, 2017
Editor’s note: This week’s article is written by Maggie Cooper, wife and thinking partner of regular columnist Jay Cooper. Like many of you, Jay and I grow quite a bit of the food we eat during the...
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Thursday, February 9th, 2017
It’s sort of like having several television channels running, picture in picture, in my mind. Sometimes, it’s product I see in the hardware or grocery store that starts up the images and flow of ideas. Other times,...
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2017
I remember some of my first experiences in this area. My job brought me here from time to time to support owners and their operations in the franchise company I worked for. Heck, I even was sent to...
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Thursday, January 26th, 2017
I’ll admit it. One of the favorite things about going to see a movie is the theatre concession popcorn. Sure, the movie is (usually) good, but that salty treat, with its classic crunch is the best! Yes,...
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Thursday, January 19th, 2017
I’ve used this theme many times in this column. There are products and conveniences that have become so commonplace to us they are essentially invisible. We so depend on them, or they have become such a common...
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