Peoria / Sun City March 2026 by The Grand Season

20 op Five

If your life is anything like mine, the last month has flown by! Just as I recovered from the chaos of the Super Bowl, Phoenix Open and the Olympics—it’s time for Spring Training, March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter!

Recently, I’ve realized when I get busy, I lose sight of my best self. Instead of being patient, I get a little short. This version of me usually shows up while I’m at Costco. During my last visit to Costco, my mood changed due to the shirt the person standing in front was wearing. It read: Dear person behind me, the world is a better place with you in it! Love, the person in front of you.

Immediately, my brain and body reacted to this kind sentiment— my heart rate seemed to slow, and I didn’t feel irritated at the long check-out line. Instead, I reflected on how one act of kindness can truly change a person’s life.

I hope practicing kindness is one of your daily goals, but if you need additional ideas on how to be kind to those in your life, this month’s The Grand Season is chalked full of great ideas.

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INSPIRE

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

Audrey Hepburn

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.

Princess Diana

Kindness in words creates confidence.

Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Lao Tzu

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Mark Twain

Together we can change the world, just one random act of kindness at a time.

Ron Hall

Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.

Barbara De Angelis

Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.

Theodore Isaac Rubin

Truth is a deep kindness that teaches us to be content in our everyday life and share with the people the same happiness.

Khalil Gibran

Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

Albert Schweitzer

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Wrap the metal end of your paintbrush with masking tape before painting. Then you can peel it off and there’s no stuck-on paint.

Brad Pitt has never rested on his laurels. The 62-yearold superstar elevated his recent sports film “F1,” which became the highestgrossing auto-racing film of all time. “F1” grossed $633.1 million and earned four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.

Next up, Pitt is in the action-adventure film “Heart of the Beast” with J.K. Simmons He’s also just wrapped “The Adventures of Cliff Booth,” which was written as a sequel by Quentin Tarantino to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019).

Pitt’s been dating jewelry executive Ines de Ramon since 2022.

The Chia Pet made its debut in 1977, and there have been many pets that were made to resemble famous people such as Homer Simpson, Sophia of “The Golden Girls,” Oscar the Grouch, Hello Kitty, Abraham Lincoln, The Mandalorian from “Star Wars,” Godzilla, and even our current president!

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LOVE SMALL THINGS

When we think of random acts of kindness, we usually think about how we can brighten a stranger’s day. But little acts of kindness can go a long way in helping us create a stronger marriage too.

Here’s a list of 30 small acts to inspire you:

1. Draw a heart on the steamy bathroom mirror while your spouse is in the shower.

2. Get up early and make breakfast for your spouse.

3. Clean your spouse’s car.

4. Tell your spouse something you appreciate about him.

5. Call your spouse unexpectedly during the day just to say “I love you”.

6. Give your spouse a scalp massage

7. Watch your spouse’s favorite show or sporting event with him.

8. Arrange a guy’s night for your husband.

9. Surprise your spouse with a warm towel as she finishes her shower.

10. Create a playlist of songs you and your spouse enjoyed listening to when you were dating.

11. Make a list of all the things you love about your husband and leave it on his pillow.

12. Ask your spouse about her day and listen with interest.

13. Make lunch for your spouse.

14. Do one of your husband’s chores for him.

15. Leave a Post-It note on the steering wheel with a nice message.

16. Tell your spouse something you admire about her.

17. Give your wife a neck massage.

18. Read a book your wife has recently read and discuss it with her.

19. Get ready as if you’re going out for a party, just to greet your spouse at the end of a long day.

20. Surprise your spouse with a small gift “just because.”

21. Tell your spouse your favorite memory of the two of you together.

22. Prepare your husband’s favorite dinner.

23. Compliment your spouse.

24. Hide a love note in your spouse’s wallet.

25. Give your spouse a back rub before bed.

26. Help your spouse with a project he is working on.

27. Print photos of you and your spouse and place them around a bedroom or bathroom mirror.

28. Give your spouse a hand or foot massage.

29. Text your spouse throughout the day to let her know you are thinking of her.

30. Plan a date or getaway with your spouse.

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According to a poll of 11,000 Americans, 84% of vegetarians and vegans return to eating meat.

Ever wonder where the term “jaywalker” originated? Back in the day, “jay” was slang for a foolish person. So, when pedestrians ignored street signs, to their own peril, they were labeled jaywalkers.

Relative to their body size, barnacles have the largest sex organs in the animal kingdom.

Some beaches in the Maldives glow in the dark.

If you have a daily routine, some scientists believe that your dog can tell when you’re coming home by the amount of your scent that’s left in the house.

As astronauts spend months traveling to Mars, their eyeballs may change shape. Some scientists believe this is due to pressure from fluids that won’t drain from their heads, thanks to low gravity.

During World War II, Charles Richard Drew, a black physician, developed blood banks for military personnel. However, when he discovered that the military was separating blood donations according to race, he quit working for the Red Cross.

In the popular Roadrunner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons, the latter character shouldn’t have been outwitted by his desperately hunted prey, since coyotes typically outpace roadrunners by a good 23 mph.

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1. Name the artist who wrote and released “Jump into the Fire.”

2. Who wrote and released “Games People Play”?

3. Name Aerosmith’s first song to reach the charts.

4. Which singer wrote and released “I Go Crazy”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “All the leaves have gone green and the clouds are so low, you can touch them and so, come out to the meadow.” FLASHBACK

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“Be kind to your body, gentle with your mind and patient with your heart. Stay true to your spirit, cherish your soul and never doubt yourself. You are still becoming, my love, and there is no one more deserving of the nurturing grace of your love.”

— Becca Lee

Being kind to others is natural but being kind to yourself is often the hardest thing you will ever do. Below you’ll discover several ways to be kind to yourself.

1. Carve out some time for yourself. Every day carve out some time for yourself and do something that brings you joy.

2. Give yourself recognition. Often, we’re quick to acknowledge the achievements of others, but slow to acknowledge our own. That has to stop. Become aware of your own achievements and give yourself recognition.

3. Forgive yourself.

We all mess up. If you’re angry at yourself, you need to show yourself kindness: stop blaming yourself, resolve to do better from now on, and forgive yourself.

4. Take good care of yourself.

One of the best ways to show yourself kindness is to take good care of yourself. Get enough sleep, eat fruits and vegetables, and get some form of exercise on a regular basis.

5. Respect yourself.

Self-respect is valuing yourself for who you are, and not allowing others to dictate your value. It’s trusting yourself, thinking for yourself, forming your own opinions, and making your own decisions. In addition, it’s refusing to compare yourself to others.

Finally, self-respect is about keeping your promises to yourself and following through on what you tell yourself that you’re going to do. Be kind to yourself by deeply respecting yourself.

6. Believe in yourself.

Part of being kind to yourself is wanting the best for yourself. And in order to get the best, you have to believe in yourself. Have faith in your own abilities and in your own judgment. Think highly of yourself: believe in yourself.

1. Is the book of Simeon (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Whose first chapter begins, “Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab”? Exodus, II Kings, Job, Proverbs

3. From Luke 1, what was the name of Elisabeth and Zacharias’ child? Elisabeth, Zacharias, Thomas, John

4. In Genesis 4, who’s considered the father of all musicians? Jeremiah, Joash, Jubal, Job

5. From Luke 7, where did Jesus raise a widow’s son from the dead? Amos, Nain, Lystra, Philippi

6. In Genesis 12, where did Abram go after leaving Ur? Iconium, Nineveh, Haran, Salem

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SHARE KINDNESS DAILY

1. Smiles are irresistible. Don’t hesitate to smile warmly at friends, family, colleagues and even...strangers.

2. Write hand-written thank-you notes. The notes don’t need to be an essay and people love to receive them. It’s the personal touch.

3. Pay it forward - When you are in a coffee shop, maybe you could buy a coffee or cake in advance for the next customer that comes in.

4. When you see a homeless person, think about how you might be able to help them in some way. Buy a nutritious lunch.

5. That thing you’re going to sell—why not give it away for free?

6. Send flowers to someone unexpectedly.

7. Hold doors open. Even for people who are a little further away from the door than usual.

8. Pay compliments to those you run into.

9. Does someone owe you money? Forgive the debt.

10. When a person is talking to you—really listen to them.

11. Ask a neighbor if they need help.

12. Tell your loved ones that you love them. Regularly.

13. When you are served in a shop, bar, restaurant etc, make eye contact and sincerely thank the employee for their help.

14. If you know that someone is particularly busy, offer to take their dog for a walk.

15. When a thought of generosity arises within you, act on it. Don’t hold back.

16. Take a friend to dinner.

17. Stand up for others.

18. Stop complaining.

19. Standing in line? Let someone go before you.

20. Tell someone that they look nice.

21. Volunteer some time to help a charity or perhaps a homeless shelter.

22. Stop speaking ill of others. Let your words be kind.

23. Think of the people in your life...what help do they need with chores or tasks? Don’t wait to be asked.

24. Be the calm voice in a stressful situation.

25. Donate to your favorite charity.

26. Teach a child something you wish you knew at that age.

27. Encourage someone to pursue their dream.

28. Say, “Please” and “Thank You.”

FLASHBACK

1. Harry Nilsson, in 1972. The song has been used in several films, including “Goodfellas” (1990) and “A Bigger Splash” (2015).

2. Joe South, in 1968. Even though the only place the song topped the charts was in South Africa, it won both the Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1970) and the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Song (1970).

3. “Dream On,” in 1973.

4. Paul Davis, in 1977. The song went to No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart and has been covered by several others, including Lee Greenwood and Barry Manilow.

5. “Jean,” by Oliver in 1969. The song was used in the film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” starring Maggie Smith as a teacher at a school in Scotland. The film was nominated for Best Original Song.

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