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Cynthia Gerber Sun Staff WriterYuma Sun |
I finally bid adieu to a pair of shorts that had far exceeded their originally intended purpose. While incredibly soft, their elastic was shot, and...
Today is a lesser-known, but still oft celebrated designated day: April Fools’ Day. This is the annual celebration where we collectively question...
I’m one of the most risk-averse people I know. When I turned 21, my family took me to the casino, and I stopped having fun almost immediately. After...
Being present in a moment can feel like stopping time. I have found myself pausing time in those moments when I’m not doing much of anything, and at...
I’ve noticed people readily voice complaints but can often overlook exceptional or kind interactions. It’s as if we’ve grown accustomed to...
As Women’s History Month ramps up, it feels like the landscape of ‘firsts’ will never end or cease to amaze. From Amelia Earhart, the first...
We can live a million lives by reading. Books aren’t just ink on paper–they’re portals to experiences untold. As readers, we may leaf through...
Many lucky readers out there have today off for the holiday, and it got me wondering … if you have a day off, do ever truly give yourself the day...
I believe Valentine’s Day isn’t just for starry-eyed couples–it’s for everyone who wants to celebrate love in all its forms. Some of my...
Most have experien-ced the phenomen-on of déjà vu. Lately, it seems to me, we’re experiencing some collective déjà vu in Yuma and beyond. Yuma...
Techno-logy is amazing, but not perfect. It can make mistakes and cause problems. The Post Office scandal, which has been called the greatest...
I once read an online post by a woman who lived the 80s fashion to the fullest. One outfit caught my eye–a simple black velvet dress, accessorized...
I’ve seen those with green thumbs make plants thrive like magic. So then, must there be those with death thumbs? I believe I’m doomed to the role...
What’s the longest friendship you’ve had? What about the longest distance friendship you’ve had? The idea of having close friendships with...
Skipping the New Year’s resolution circus? Totally get it. I’ve never understood the “new year, new me” mantra. What I’ve come to realize is...
What is the best gift you ever received for the holidays? I’d be hard-pressed to recall a specific gift I received as a child, but I do remember the...
How do you know when you are too sick to work or study? It can be hard to decide, especially when you have deadlines and obligations. But sometimes,...
For as long as I can remember, 10K has been the golden standard step goal. Have you ever felt the 10,000-step pressure haunting your fitness journey?...
Ever found yourself trapped in the clutches of a terrible book or movie and finished it? Waited in a line you wanted to leave but didn’t because you...
While celebrating Thanks-giving with family, I observed two distinct culinary camps: those who enjoyed mixing savory with sweet and those who...
Learning languages opens doors, leading to extraord-inary adventures and, sometimes, comedic chaos of lost words and newfound connections. Example? My...
Ah, the sweet nostalgia of “and there weren’t cellphones” tales–the kind that turn everyday misadventures into epic sagas. Flashback to my...
Rewatch-ing movies and shows isn’t for everyone, but October seems to turn everyone into spook-tacular “rewatchers.” As an avid “rewatcher,”...
I’ll always choose to adopt a rescue over buying a purebred from a breeder. In addition to ethical considerations, I believe in the hidden treasures...
There’s nothing like a slice of cake or cookies with your morning coffee. Over the years, I’ve perfected some desserts including an extra-cinnamon...
In today’s world of book-to-show and movie adaptations, it feels like every beloved book is destined for the screen. As an avid reader and cinema...
I was born and raised in Yuma. It was home, and yet for no particular reason, I couldn’t wait to leave. And I did as soon as I turned 18 for...