A recent story published in Forbes detailed recent trends in burglary. Even though the story included assuring tidbits, overall it was a bit unnerving. “On average, over one million home burglaries happen annually in the U.S.” “A home burglary...
For the emigrant from the north country the recent winter storm that brought a chill to the Colorado River Valley may have been reminiscent of late spring in Minnesota or Montana. But have no worries, here in nortwestern Arizona this few days of cold weather is what...
There are more than 43,000 known spider species. They are all arachnids. But not all arachnids are spiders. Mites, ticks, scorpions and similar creatures are also classed as arachnids. Encountering any arachnids in the closet, the corner, on the counter, in the...
It is a battle than transcends culture and geography. It even transcends time. The Egyptians fought it. So did the Romans, the Mali, the Incas, the Olmecs, Mayans and Scythians. For at least several million years all manner of insects have pestered people and animals....
There are some adjustments and life style changes to be made if you have relocated to Bullhead City, Arizona or the Colorado Rivery Valley from a place where the landscape consists of corn fields and grassy lawns. One of these is adapting to sixty degree days, in...
Daily our anxiety levels are fueled by headlines that spotlight rising crime rates. And then our frustration levels are given a boost when we navigate a labyrinth of confusing and conflicting information about security systems. But chances are that our frustration and...
