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From Me To You...

I don’t know about you but I am a devoted list maker. I believe deeply in the power of writing things down. Every morning, I sit at my desk with a fresh piece of paper, ready to conquer the day ahead. Groceries, appointments, that article deadline, the three emails I’ve been avoiding all week. It all goes on the list. I am organized. I am prepared. I am, for approximately sixty minutes, a functional adult.

Sometimes I find my lists later in random places. In the washing machine, slightly damp and illegible. Wedged between the couch cushions with some popcorn kernels and loose change. Once, inexplicably, in the refrigerator next to the butter, I have no idea how that one happened. Why not use my phone like a normal person, you say? Where’s the satisfaction in that? There’s something deeply gratifying about physically crossing items off a paper list. Plus, you can’t lose your phone in the refrigerator. Well, you can, but then you have bigger problems than finding a list. So I persist. Every morning, I make a new list. Every day, I lose it. And without fail you will find me in Fry’s trying to remember if we need milk, while wondering if this is just what being over fifty looks like. Catherine Uretsky Editor, Main Street Magazine info@estrellapublishing.com 623.398.5541

And then I lose the list.

Not immediately, of course. That would be too simple. No, I lose it right when I need it most, usually while standing in the middle of Fry’s trying to remember if we’re out of milk or if I just saw milk in the fridge this morning. I check my purse. I check my pockets. I check my purse again because surely I missed it the first time. Nothing. The list has vanished into the same mysterious void that claims reading glasses, pens, and that mismatched sock. The irony is not lost on me. I make lists specifically to avoid forgetting things, and then I forget where I put the list. It’s like putting my keys in a special place so I won’t lose them and then forgetting where the special place is.

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On Our Cover

A Heartfelt Thank You from The UPS Store As the holiday season comes to a close, we at The UPS Store in Verrado would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our community. This time of year always reminds us why we love serving in Verrado—the warmth, kindness, and connection that define this neighborhood make every busy holiday day worth it. From shipping gifts across the country to helping neighbors wrap, pack, print, and mail their cards, we’ve had the privilege of being a small part of your celebrations. Whether you were sending joy to loved ones far away or supporting a local business by shipping their orders, your trust in us helped make this past holiday season one to remember. We know how hectic this time of year can be, and we sincerely appreciate every person who walked through

our doors—whether for a quick drop-off, an Amazon return, or a full packing project. Your patience, smiles, and kind words are what keep our team motivated, even on the busiest of days. We are proud to be locally owned and operated, and even prouder to serve neighbors like you. On behalf of our entire team, thank you once again for choosing The UPS Store in Verrado. Your loyalty and kindness mean the world to us. Here’s to a wonderful new year filled with health, happiness, and success. We love connecting with our community—not just as customers, but as neighbors and friends. Thank you Verrado!

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E-Bike Safety

E-bikes have spread quickly across Arizona. For many teens, they represent freedom and independence. Parents see them as a practical way for kids to get around. All of that has value. The concern begins when speed, weight, and power meet inexperience and inconsistent helmet use. Over the past several months, our organization has seen an increase in teens cited for riding e-bikes without a license. If they’re under 18, they’re cited for a moving violation and sent to traffic survival school. Traditional bikes move at speeds where mistakes are more forgiving. E-bikes change that equation by adding speed and acceleration to riders who are still learning the rules of the road. Many e-bikes weigh more than 50 pounds. Some accelerate rapidly. Class 3 models assist riders up to 28 miles per hour. At those speeds, stopping distance increases and mistakes carry greater consequences. Physicians across the Valley report serious injuries, including head trauma, internal injuries, and multiple fractures. These injuries often stem from everyday riding scenarios such as uneven pavement, sudden stops, or unexpected obstacles. Helmets are frequently absent.

This isn’t to say e-bikes are terrible. They’re not. They’re fun to ride. They reduce barriers like hills and distance. They help people replace car trips with biking. The issue is preparation. Arizona law already distinguishes among three classes of e-bikes, each with different speed limits and expectations for where they belong. Class 1 and 2 e-bikes assist up to 20 miles per hour, with Class 2 allowing a throttle. Class 3 e-bikes assist up to 28 miles per hour and are intended for roadway use. Those distinctions matter, especially for younger riders who may not yet understand how quickly conditions change at higher speeds. Rules alone don’t prepare young riders for speed, traffic, and split-second decisions. Education needs to do more of the work. At a minimum, Arizona should require a basic training course for e-bike riders and for parents purchasing them. Training should cover traffic rules, e-bike classes, braking distance, visibility, helmet fit, and where each class is permitted to operate. For higher-powered models, licensing deserves consideration. When a device reaches speeds similar to other regulated vehicles and carries substantial weight, additional accountability becomes part of the safety conversation. Helmet use also needs clear reinforcement for minors. Speed increases risk. Head injuries are often permanent. Consistent expectations from parents, retailers, and communities make a difference. E-bikes are here to stay. The goal isn’t restriction for its own sake. The goal is to match education and responsibility to the power of the machines young riders are using. When we do that, we protect independence while keeping families and communities safer. Learn more about injury prevention and safety education at www.acnsc.org. Submitted by Rick Murray, President and CEO, Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

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The Bug Guy

Love Bugs and Other Uninvited Valentines in Phoenix Ah, February in the Valley—when the temperature hits a perfect 70 degrees, the desert blooms with wildflowers, and the scorpions emerge from winter hiding to crash your romantic dinner. Nothing says “I love you” quite like your partner screaming and jumping on the couch because a bark scorpion just photobombed your couples’ selfie. While you’re planning the perfect Valentine’s evening with chocolate-covered strawberries and candlelight, Arizona’s least romantic residents are planning their

own festivities. February’s mild weather is like sending out engraved invitations to every pest in the valley. Ants form conga lines to your kitchen counter, roaches think your pantry is the hottest nightclub in town, and those gorgeous desert roses you planted? The rodents think they’re an all-you-can-eat Valentine’s buffet. Let’s talk about the real love triangle nobody wants: you, your significant other, and the family of roof rats living in your attic. They’ve been up there since December, and now that it’s warming up, they’re feeling frisky. Nothing kills the mood faster than hearing mysterious scratching sounds above your bedroom at midnight. Is it romantic? Only if you’re into horror movies. And don’t even get me started on the pigeons. These flying romantics choose February to scout out prime nesting spots—usually your tile roof or air conditioning unit. They’re basically the reality TV stars of the bird world: loud, messy, and impossible to get rid of once they move in. The good news? A pre-Valentine’s pest control visit is actually more thoughtful than drugstore chocolates. Your partner will appreciate that you value a scorpion-

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After over thirty years of marriage, I can tell you that love is beautifully weird. It’s spontaneous and overwhelming, yes, but it’s also surprisingly scientific. What poets call fate, researchers call biology mixed with learned behavior and a whole lot of choice. Here’s what nobody tells you when you’re starry-eyed and dating: that butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling has a name. It’s dopamine flooding your brain, the same chemical that makes you check your phone fifty times waiting for his text. Add oxytocin, the bonding hormone released through physical closeness, and you’ve got the perfect cocktail for falling head over heels. This chemical rush is why new love feels intoxicating, like you could stay up talking until 3 AM every night and somehow function the next day. But chemistry only gets you so far. The uncomfortable truth is that our childhood experiences shape how we love as adults. Attachment theory explains why some of us feel comfortable with intimacy while others panic at the first sign of real closeness. I spent my thirties learning that my need for constant reassurance stemmed from watching my parents’ rocky marriage, not from anything my husband was doing wrong. Understanding these patterns doesn’t erase them, but True Love

it helps you recognize when you’re reacting from old wounds rather than present reality. Sustaining love after the dopamine fades requires different skills entirely. It needs communication when you’re exhausted and don’t want to talk. It needs empathy when your partner is being difficult and you’d rather be right than understanding. It needs the ability to say “I’m sorry” and actually mean it. The couples who make it aren’t the ones with the most chemistry. They’re the ones who learned to listen without defensiveness, express appreciation regularly, and resolve conflicts without keeping score. Love is both a feeling and a practice. Biology sparks it, but commitment sustains it. The honeymoon phase eventually ends for everyone. What replaces it, if you’re lucky and intentional, is something deeper. Something built through thousands of small choices to show up, stay present, and keep choosing each other.

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Think On It... Valentine’s Day Is Not Just for Lovers On the first Valentine’s Day after the world reopened, Daniel lingered in the card aisle, surrounded by red hearts and flowery promises. None of them knew how to speak to his sister.

Down the racks, he found a simple card with no roses or flowers, only a blank space inside. At home, he thought about sending a text, then an email, but both felt cold and distant. Some things needed a voice. A card, something that could not only be seen and read, but also held to feel the sentiment. He wrote slowly. No arguments. No apologies. Just this: You are my sister. I love you. I miss you. After a pause, he added one more line: The past can rest now. A week later, his phone rang. Clara’s name appeared, solid and real. They spoke for an hour—carefully at first, then easily. They did not reopen old wounds or debate who had been right. Before hanging up, they made plans to visit. When Daniel set the phone down, the world was still imperfect. But the past had slipped into the shadows, and love of family had found its way home.

He and Clara had stopped talking three years earlier, in the thick of the pandemic. What began as concern evolved into argument. Clara believed in rules and vaccines. Daniel believed in choice, in questions that deserved answers. One thing they undeniably shared— etched deep in their DNA—was stubbornness, a need to be right that neither surrendered easily. Their chats grew sharper the more they discussed the situation, and the silence settled in and stayed. Birthdays passed. Holidays followed. Silence prevailed. Daniel replayed the argument in his mind, certain he was right. Clara did the same. Each thought suppressing the disagreement—pushing it out of daily thought—allowed life to move forward. Now, holding a Valentine’s Day card meant for lovers, Daniel felt foolish. Clara was his sister, not his lover.

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Superbowl Sunday

Ready, Set, Hike! February has one day that matters. Not Valentine’s Day. Super Bowl Sunday. This is what we’ve been grinding toward since September kickoff. Thirty-two teams started the season. Now it’s down to two, and the rest of us are planted on couches with enough buffalo wings to take down a linebacker. Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about the game, though the game is everything. It’s about the entire experience. Your buddies crammed into the living room, jerseys on, beer cold, volume cranked. Everyone’s suddenly an expert on defensive schemes and play calling. The refs are blind. The coach is an idiot. Your team would have dominated if they’d just made the playoffs. The prop bets are where it gets good. Forget the spread. We’re betting on the real stuff. Gatorade color dumped on the winning coach? National anthem sung off key over/under? Will someone streak the field? How many times will the announcers mention Tom Brady even though he’s not playing? Loser makes everyone’s plates. Stakes are high.

Food is non-negotiable and requires game-day strategy. Wings are mandatory. Pizza, nachos, sliders, seven- layer dip, mozzarella sticks, anything you can grab with one hand because you’re not missing a play. The debate: order everything and wait three hours because every joint is slammed, or cook it yourself and miss the first quarter? Either way, someone’s taking the loss. Plan accordingly. Commercials have become part of the competition. Some are legendary, some are trash, but we watch every single one and argue about them like they matter. Halftime show? Either epic or a complete train wreck we’ll be roasting for the next decade. The game itself is why we’re here. Fourth quarter, score tied, two-minute warning. This is peak football. One team walks away champions. The other goes home thinking about what could have been. Win or lose, Super Bowl Sunday is what separates football from every other sport. It’s tradition. It’s battle. It’s the biggest stage in sports, and we wouldn’t miss it for anything. Just don’t expect anyone to function at work Monday.

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From The Heart

After years of celebrating Valentine’s Day together, even the most romantic gestures can start feeling routine. Another dozen roses, another box of chocolates, another crowded restaurant with a prix fixe menu. If you’re looking to surprise your partner with something truly memorable this February, read on. Don’t abandon what your partner loves. If they adore receiving flowers, bring the flowers. The familiar gestures still matter. But after five, ten, or twenty years together, those traditions deserve a companion surprise that shows you’re still finding new ways to celebrate your relationship. Think of the classics as your foundation, not your entire plan. ❤ Nothing says “I thought about you” quite like something crafted with your own hands. A heartfelt card detailing specific moments you’ve cherished together carries more weight than any store-bought sentiment. Take time to write about the little things: how she laughs at your terrible jokes, or the way he handles challenges with grace, or when you realized all over again why you chose each other. ❤ Consider your skills when planning something handmade. Woodworking? Create a personalized

keepsake box or cutting board engraved with your anniversary date. Photography enthusiast? Frame a beautifully printed collection of your favorite moments together. Enjoy cooking? Compile a custom recipe book of meals you’ve shared. Even if you’re not naturally crafty, the effort itself becomes the gift. ❤ Sometimes the best surprises don’t come wrapped at all. Skip the overpriced Valentine’s restaurant and recreate your first date meal at home, complete with candlelight and their favorite music. Plan a sunrise hike to a spot with special meaning, bringing thermoses of good coffee and breakfast pastries. ❤ In Arizona, February offers perfect weather for outdoor adventures. Consider a hot air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert, a sunset picnic at Papago Park, or stargazing at a nearby observatory. The most valuable thing you can offer isn’t found in stores or craft supplies. It’s your undivided attention, your thoughtfulness, and your willingness to step outside comfortable routines to show your partner they’re still worth the effort. This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of intentionality.

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The Doctor Is In

It’s Time to Rewrite Your Narrative We often live our lives according to a personal narrative—an internal script that dictates how we view our worth, our relationships and our potential. For many, this script is filled with self-doubt, patterns of all-or-nothing thinking or the heavy weight of emotional neglect. We tell ourselves, “This is just who I am,” or “I’ve always been this way.” But there is a profound truth we often overlook: If you didn’t talk yourself into your current mindset, you’re going to need help talking yourself out of it. Most of our deepest core beliefs were written long before we had the cognitive tools to edit them. They were drafted in childhood through DNA contributions from our gene pool, our upbringing and the lens of our environment, the reactions of our caregivers and the “invisible” experiences of what we lacked. You didn’t consciously choose to believe you were “too much” or “not enough”; those chapters were written for you by external circumstances. Because you aren’t the sole author of your origin story, it is incredibly difficult to change the plot alone. As we move into 2026, let this be the year you do something different. Attempting to change a narrative you don’t fully understand is like trying to fix a complex machine without a manual. You can’t edit a script if you don’t

lights” that have been governing your behavior.

Change requires more than just willpower; it requires a new set of tools. If you find yourself hitting the same walls in 2026, acknowledge that the script needs a fresh set of eyes. You deserve to understand how your narrative was written so that you can finally take the pen and write the rest of the story yourself. Submitted by Dr. J. Paweleck-Bellingrodt, Psy.D. Material is for informational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for evaluation or treatment by a licensed professional. Material is copyrighted and may only be reproduced with written permission of Dr. Bellingrodt.

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ABT Founder & CEO Kiel Klaphake Returns to the Stage in 42nd Street

Arizona Broadway Theatre presents a major production of 42nd Street, the iconic Broadway musical known for its precision, scale, and relentless energy. For the first time in years, ABT Founder, CEO, and Executive Producer Kiel Klaphake steps back onstage in the commanding role of Julian Marsh — the legendary director who demands excellence

and turns potential into performance, mirroring Klaphake’s own 20 years of building and leading a large-scale professional musical theatre. This 42nd Street features a rare alignment of talent and leadership: nationally cast performers, eight standout local actors , and choreography led by ABT’s Artistic Director Kurtis Overby — all coming together in a production built on discipline, momentum, and classic Broadway spectacle. Driven by tap-heavy choreography and timeless songs like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “We’re in the Money,” 42nd Street delivers the joy, glamour, and scale audiences expect from a flagship production — paired with Arizona Broadway Theatre’s signature dinner-and-show experience for a complete night out. 42nd Street runs January 16 – February 27, 2026 at Arizona Broadway Theatre. Tickets available at azbroadway.org or 623-776-8400 .

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