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From Me To You... There was a time, not so long ago, when television ran our lives with an iron fist and we were absolutely fine with that. Your favorite show aired once a week, on a specific channel, at a specific time, and if you missed it, you missed it. No replays. No catch-up apps. Just the cold, silent judgment of your friends on Monday morning. Now? We drop an entire season on a Friday and resurface on Sunday looking like we’ve survived something. “Did you watch it yet?” has replaced every other form of human greeting. Spoilers travel at the speed of light. And somehow, despite having access to everything, we still spend forty-five minutes deciding what to watch.
Enter the VCR, that beautiful, blinking, perpetually- midnight-flashing miracle machine. Taping a show was an act of love and commitment. You had to set the timer, label the cassette, and pray that nobody accidentally recorded over your season finale with a three-hour golf tournament. (Looking at you, Dad.) Taping etiquette was serious business. You did not borrow someone’s tape without asking. You rewound when you were finished. You never recorded over someone else’s tape, and yes, that was absolutely grounds for a family meeting. And the anticipation! Waiting an entire week between episodes built genuine suspense. Cliffhangers were devastating. Water-cooler conversation was everything. We theorized, we argued, we called each other on the phone like civilized people.
Perhaps the greatest plot twist of all is this: we fought for the remote, we programmed the VCR, we scheduled our entire week around thirty minutes of television, and we were, somehow, deeply, ridiculously happy. Not only have we lost that anticipation, we have become a nation where immediate gratification is demanded in all things. As for me and my typewriter, I’ll see you next month - same time, same channel. Catherine Uretsky Editor, Mountain View Magazine info@estrellapublishing.com 623.398.5541
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Kindness Corner
Seasons Of Growth March is a month of transition. As winter gives way to spring, many people feel a renewed sense of possibility and yet there is a tinge of uncertainty. This makes March an ideal time to reflect on kindness as a stabilizing force during change. For ourselves, kindness helps us navigate transitions with greater ease. When routines shift or expectations change, stress can rise quickly. Choosing kindness, especially in moments of frustration, creates space for understanding. It allows us to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. This is particularly important in familiar relationships, where impatience can quietly replace compassion. Kindness in everyday interactions often looks like flexibility. It may mean giving someone extra time, offering reassurance during uncertainty, or extending grace when plans do not go as expected. These choices foster cooperation and mutual respect. Over time, they strengthen relationships by reinforcing trust. There is also power in kindness toward strangers. In transitional seasons, many people are carrying unseen worries. A smile, a kind word, or a brief moment
of courtesy can interrupt someone’s difficult day in a meaningful way. While we may never see the full impact of these actions, they contribute to a culture of care. Research consistently shows that kindness improves mental and physical health. Acts of kindness increase feelings of connection and purpose while reducing stress. On a practical level, kindness improves communication and problem-solving, making both personal and professional environments healthier. As March invites growth and renewal, kindness offers a steady foundation. It reminds us that progress does not need to be hurried and that compassion can guide us through change. By choosing kindness during moments of transition, we help create a sense of stability not only for ourselves, but for everyone around us. Submitted by Timothy Hunter Mathews, West Valley Resident
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Cook With Zona St Patrick’s Day Pudding Cups
Instructions 1. Add the chocolate pudding mix and milk to a medium mixing bowl and beat for 2 minutes. 2. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set. 3. In a separate bowl, add the vanilla pudding mix and heavy cream and beat together at low speed. Then gradually increase speed and mix until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and green food coloring. 4. Place a thin layer of the chocolate pudding into each of your 4 cups. 5. Then layer on some of the green whipped pudding. 6. Next, add a layer of crumbled Oreo cookies. Then a layer of whipped topping. Repeat these layers once more, ending with the whipped topping. 7. Decorate with a rainbow airhead cut in half and arched like a rainbow, a chocolate coin, sprinkles and Oreo crumbs. 8. Place them in the fridge until ready to serve.
Prep Time 30 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Serves 4 people
I came across this easy St. Patrick’s Day Dessert. Layers of chocolate and vanilla pudding, crunchy Oreo crumbs, and sweet whipped topping make this a winner. Ingredients • 1 (3.9oz.) box instant chocolate pudding • 2 cups whole milk • 1 (3.9oz.) box instant vanilla pudding • 2 cups heavy cream • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or mint • Green food coloring • 8 Oreo cookies feel free to pick your favorite flavor
• 8 ounces whipped topping thawed • Airheads Xtremes Rainbow Candy • Chocolate coins • Sprinkles • Oreo crumbs
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Spring Blooms
Spring brings more than warmer temperatures and longer days. The season’s arrival triggers a subtle shift in our emotional well-being, largely influenced by the colors blooming around us. After months of heavy neutral tones, darker clothing, and limited natural light, spring’s vibrant palette creates a psychological effect that helps us feel lighter and more optimistic. Green dominates the spring landscape as nature awakens, and it’s no coincidence this color is considered the most psychologically restorative. Associated with growth, balance, and renewal, green has a powerful effect on our well-being. Studies show that exposure to green environments decreases stress levels, improves focus, and increases emotional stability. This phenomenon helps explain why Arizona’s parks and outdoor spaces feel particularly inviting as spring arrives. Accompanying nature’s greens are the softer hues of pink, blue, and yellow that reflect significantly more light than winter’s darker shades. These colors deliver measurable boosts to our mood and energy levels. Pink, for instance, evokes feelings of calmness and compassion, offering a gentle contrast to winter’s intensity. This shift explains why spring fashion
collections feel inherently more uplifting than their winter counterparts. Yellow carries associations with optimism and mental stimulation, though its effects work best in moderate doses. Even white becomes more prominent during spring, symbolizing simplicity and fresh possibilities as we emerge from winter’s heavier aesthetic. What makes spring’s color psychology particularly effective is its subtlety. Unlike summer’s bold, saturated palette, spring offers a gentler transition. The season presents an invitation rather than a demand, encouraging experimentation and renewal at a comfortable pace. This gradual approach makes the change feel natural and welcoming rather than overwhelming. Arizona’s spring landscape demonstrates this principle beautifully. Desert wildflowers bloom in waves of purple, yellow, and orange, while green growth appears along waterways and in cultivated spaces. These colors remind us that meaningful growth doesn’t require dramatic transformation. Instead, spring teaches us that gradual change can be just as powerful, offering renewal one gentle shade at a time.
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Lessons Learned Adolescence is one of the most powerful periods of brain development a human will ever experience. During the teen years, the brain becomes highly adaptable—strengthening connections that are used often and pruning away those that are not. This process, called neuroplasticity, is triggered in part by puberty. While physical changes may feel automatic, brain development is anything but passive. Teens are not just growing taller. They are building the neural foundation for adulthood. The emotional and reward centers of the brain
planning, and long-term decision-making. In simple terms, the accelerator is fully online before the brakes are built. Add to that major shifts in the dopamine system—the brain’s reward pathway—and teens become more sensitive to novelty, excitement, and peer approval. That’s why “boring” feels intolerable and risk feels magnetic. Repeated thoughts, emotions, and behaviors strengthen neural pathways. What is practiced becomes wired. Healthy habits—resilience, problem- solving, emotional regulation—become durable strengths. But repeated exposure to high-risk behaviors can wire the brain in different ways. Alcohol and drug use during adolescence disrupts normal brain development and increases the risk of long-term substance use disorders. Most adults with substance use disorders began using before age 18. This is not about blaming teens—it’s about understanding them. Teens are biologically wired to explore, seek reward, and test boundaries. What excites them? Social drama, peer status, sports, performance, romance, late nights, and yes— sometimes sneaking substances. These behaviors light up the reward system. Our role as parents,
develop earlier and faster than the prefrontal cortex— the region responsible for judgment, impulse control,
mentors, and communities is not to eliminate excitement—but to redirect it. We provide structure, connection, supervision, and meaningful challenges. We help teens build life- beneficial skills. When adolescents are supported well—they “do adolescence well”— they enter adulthood with stronger brains, better judgment, and greater resilience. And that changes everything. Submitted by Larry Tracey, Executive Director of Youth4Youth, and coalition member of 3PC and the Way Out West (WOW).
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