Spring is officially here! It’s time to start planning for the fun of summer! It’s amazing to me how quickly life passes us by. Each month, we go about our regular routines, and experience pretty much the same thing each day. What amazes me, however, is how adjusting one or two things during my daily routine, changes my perspective. Whether it’s trying to have a positive attitude or being more aware of those around me. This month, keep your eyes open for someone who may need a caring word, or a hand up—rather than a hand out.
While a sense of calm has been restored to the Valley of the Sun, now that the Cactus League has gone—it might be time for you to start packing your items, and head back to your summer home.
For those of you who are staying for the long haul, I hope you enjoy the shorter lines at the grocery stores, restaurants and your favorite activities. Please don’t forget to visit our local advertisers who make The Grand Season possible.
Have a great month!
Melissa Whitton Editor/Associate Publisher
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FLASHBACK
Answers on pg. 16
1. Who originally wrote and first recorded “Little Bitty Pretty One”?
2. Who released “I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night”?
3. Which artist originally wrote and released “Eli’s Coming”?
4. Name the group that released “All Right Now.”
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I hear your voice, it’s like an angel sighing, I have no choice, I hear your voice, feels like flying.”
DINING GUIDE
A study has shown that dunking an Oreo in milk for three seconds renders the optimal balance between sogginess and structural integrity.
The term mortician was invented as part of a public relations campaign by the funeral industry, which considered it more customer friendly than undertaker.
Sloths may be the only animals that don’t fart.
When making badminton shuttlecocks, the most prized feathers are said to come from a goose’s left wing.
Sweden is so efficient at waste disposal that only 1% of its garbage goes to landfills.
Viking burials included board games.
In parts of Europe, folks believe that if you light a cigarette from a candle, a sailor will die.
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty prohibits any nation from trying to own the moon.
A young man from Arizona saved a woman’s life by using CPR he’d learned from watching an episode of “The Office.”
Spiders recycle webs by eating them.
Polar ice cap temperatures can plunge to a
-189.67 degrees Fahrenheit.
Answers from pg. 14
1. Singer-songwriter Bobby Day, in 1957. Over the years, several others released covers of the song, including Clyde McPhatter, The Dave Clark 5, Huey Lewis and the News, and The Doobie Brothers.
2. The psychedelic rock band The Electric Prunes, in 1966. The group also released “Get Me to the World on Time.”
3. Laura Nyro, in 1968. But it was Three Dog Night’s 1969 cover that charted.
4. Free, in 1970.
5. “Like A Prayer,” by Madonna in 1989. Madonna’s hit topped the charts around the globe, in the U.S., Canada, Spain, the U.K., Australia and more. Rolling Stone added it to their list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” and Pepsi used the song in a commercial during the Grammy Awards in 1989.
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MR. CLEAN SPRING HAS SPRUNG
If you’re dreading spring cleaning, this list will help get you started.
Wash Windows
Be sure to pick a cloudy day to wash windows. “If it’s too sunny, the cleaning solution will dry too fast and you’ll have streaks,” says author Donna Smallin. For a window-washing solution, Smallin combines 1/2 cup of sudsy ammonia (which is a specific type of ammonia), 1 pint of rubbing alcohol, 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid, and 1 gallon of water.
Overlooked Surfaces
You may overlook these surfaces on a daily basis, but once a year, give your baseboards, door frames, and walls a good scrub-down.
Deep-Clean Carpets
To maintain a new carpet’s warranty, you may need to have it cleaned professionally every 12-18 months, Smallin says.
Clean Under Furniture & Appliances
Grab a partner and move your sofa and chairs, roll up area rugs, then vacuum the floors. Move your kitchen appliances away from the wall as much as you can.
Refresh Window Treatments
Curtains and draperies aren’t typically dirty enough to launder. Instead, go over them thoroughly with
the upholstery attachment on your vacuum. “To remove dust from sheer curtains, put them in the dryer on low with a fabric-softener sheet,” Smallin says.
Dust Light Fixtures
Use a microfiber or lint-free cloth to dust fixtures and bulbs you can reach. For ceiling fans, skip the ladder and use an extendable duster. To clean grimy bulbs, lightly dampen your cloth with vinegar. Caution: Be sure bulbs are cool to the touch and your hands are dry.
Safety Inspection
Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Perform all required safety checks. If you don’t own a fire extinguisher, purchase one. Learn how to use it, and keep it in the kitchen.
Exterior Paint
Spring is the perfect time to freshen the face of your home with a new paint job. An updated color scheme can take your house from forgettable to traffic-stopping.
Power Wash
Having your home’s exterior and windows powerwashed will just make your home look sharp.
1. Is the book of Rehoboam (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. From Genesis 4, what righteous man started the practice of herding sheep? Adam, Cain, Abel, Job
3. How many times is the word “Bible” mentioned in the biblical scripture? Zero, 3, 49, Over 1,000
4. According to Jesus, what was Satan from the beginning? Deceiver, Evil, Thief, Murderer
5. In biblical times, which was a large unit of money or weight? Levy, Talent, Shekel, Sepulcher
6. Of these, who wasn’t a son of Noah? Shem, Ham, Levi, Japheth
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