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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. 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.
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. 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, The Hamlet Magazine info@estrellapublishing.com 623.398.5541
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Home Sweet Home
Clear the Clutter: Why It Is the Perfect Time to Organize Your Garage It is currently that all too short, amazing Arizona weather – not too cool and not yet hot – and it is the perfect time to tackle one of the most overlooked areas of the home: the garage. Cool and sunny days make garage clean-up far more manageable and definitely satisfying - before summer temperatures return. For many Arizona homeowners, the garage doubles as storage for everything from holiday décor and sports equipment to tools, camping gear, and pool supplies. Over time it’s easy for clutter to pile up, making it hard to park cars, find what you need, or even move safely through the space. A seasonal reset can make a huge difference in both function and peace of mind. Start by pulling everything out or grouping items into categories. This is the best way to see what you have - and what you no longer need. Donate, recycle, or discard items that are broken, unused, or simply taking up valuable space. Arizona garages are notorious for collecting “just in case” items, and decluttering is the first step toward real organization.
Focus on smart storage solutions. Wall-mounted racks, ceiling storage, and sturdy shelving help keep items off the floor and protected from dust. Clear, labeled bins are ideal for seasonal décor and infrequently used items, while frequently used tools should be easy to access. In Arizona, it’s also important to store items safely away from extreme heat - especially paints, chemicals, and electronics. Don’t forget to sweep, hose down, or even power wash the floor once the garage is empty. A clean floor instantly makes the space feel more usable and complete. Adding rubber mats or epoxy flooring can also help protect against dirt, oil stains, and everyday wear. Beyond convenience, a clean and organized garage adds real value. Whether you’re planning to stay put or thinking about selling in the future, a tidy garage creates a strong impression and shows pride of ownership. With Arizona’s ideal weather right now, there’s no better time to open the garage door, let the sunshine in, and reclaim a space that works just as hard as the rest of your home.
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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,
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-
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.
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B-Ball March Madness is more than just a tournament: it’s an entire cultural experience. The moment brackets are released, time bends, workdays blur, and group chats explode with opinions about matchups, upsets, and potential Cinderella teams. At the center stands the University of Arizona Wildcats, perennial powerhouses who consistently command national attention. Whether entering as top seeds or dark horses, the Wildcats bring Arizona pride to the national stage. The energy at McKale Center reaches far beyond Tucson, and a deep tournament run creates memories that last for generations. For Arizona families, watching the Wildcats compete becomes a shared experience that brings communities together. Arizona State University brings a different energy to March. While the Sun Devils may not always enter as favorites, they thrive on unpredictability. ASU has a history of heating up during crucial stretches, playing with an edge that makes them compelling to watch. When they do earn a tournament berth, they often arrive with something to prove, making them dangerous opponents for any team.
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The Doctor Is In
The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Your Defensiveness Is a Dead Giveaway In my two decades as a psychologist, I’ve found that there is one sentence guaranteed to make a person’s skin crawl: Defensiveness is an implication of guilt. If your immediate internal reaction to that sentence was to build an excuse—to think, “Wait, what if I’m just being misunderstood?”—then congratulations. You just proved the point. The question you have to ask yourself is simple but powerful: Why are you protecting a version of yourself that hasn’t even been attacked yet? In the world of humanistic psychology, we understand that the truth doesn’t need a shield. The truth is unshakeable; it simply exists. But guilt? Guilt is fragile. It’s like a high-maintenance house guest that requires a 24-hour security detail of buts, ifs and you-did-it-toos. When you react with immediate, heated defensiveness, you aren’t actually fighting for the truth. You’re fighting to maintain an image. You’re implying, through your very urgency, that the accusation has enough weight to actually threaten your identity. Defensiveness reveals that you’re holding a mistake you aren’t ready to own. If the accusation wasn’t true, you wouldn’t be sweating the defense. We often spend more energy defending a mistake than we would spend simply correcting it. This
defensiveness keeps us stuck in emotional pain and robs us of our agency, making us a prisoner to our own protection mechanisms. Next time you feel that familiar heat rising in your chest—the urge to interrupt, explain or deflect—don’t. Take a breath and use a placeholder: “I hear you. Let me think on that.” Then, step away and perform an Identity Audit. This transition is vital because it allows you to move from a place of emotional reaction to one of logical response. Next time, we’ll dive deep into the five specific questions you can use to audit your ego. These questions will help you filter out the noise of defensiveness and generate a thoughtful, empowered response instead. By dropping the shield, you stop being a victim of your own ego and start being a person with agency. We don’t wait for the world to stop accusing us; we simply stop being so easy to threaten.
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St Patrick’s Day Pudding Cups Prep Time 30 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Serves 4 people
• 8 Oreo cookies feel free to pick your favorite flavor • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed • Airheads Xtremes Rainbow Candy • Chocolate coins • Sprinkles • Oreo crumbs 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.
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Women’s History
Women Who Have Shaped Our Lives
systems worldwide. The next time you complete a smooth banking transaction, remember that Grace had a hand in making it possible. Virginia Apgar transformed childbirth by creating the Apgar Score, a test now used globally to assess newborn health within seconds of birth. Before her innovation, infant mortality rates were significantly higher, and medical professionals had limited tools for quickly evaluating newborns’ conditions. Today, her systematic approach has become the universal standard in delivery rooms everywhere.
Many technologies we use daily in computing, healthcare, entertainment, and communications were shaped by remarkable women whose names rarely make headlines. Their innovations have become so embedded in everyday life that it’s easy to forget they were revolutionary when introduced. The truth is, our modern world would look completely different without these pioneering women.
Hedy Lamarr was far more than a Hollywood star. During World War II, she helped develop frequency-hopping technology designed to prevent signal jamming in military communications. This invention became the foundation for modern wireless technology, leading directly to WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS systems. Every time you connect your phone to a network, you’re benefiting from Hedy’s wartime innovation. What connects these women isn’t only their brilliance but their remarkable persistence. They worked in fields that often withheld recognition from women, faced resistance at every turn, and operated under immense pressure where failure could end their careers. Yet their ideas withstood the test of time, reshaping entire industries so completely that their contributions became invisible through familiarity. This March, during Women’s History Month, Estrella Publishing celebrates these innovators alongside countless other women who have made extraordinary contributions throughout history. Their leaps forward in science, medicine, and technology created the foundation for the comfortable, connected lives we enjoy today. They deserve our recognition, our gratitude, and our commitment to ensuring future generations of women innovators receive the acknowledgment they’ve earned.
Grace Hopper, a brilliant computer scientist, helped make programming accessible beyond elite mathematicians. She played a key role in developing early programming languages, which eventually led to COBOL, still used today in banking and government
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The Bug Guy The Luck of the Irish: Estrella Mountain Pest Control Edition
Here’s my St. Patrick’s Day wish for the west Valley: may your beer be cold, your sunscreen be SPF 50, and may the only thing you find under your rocks be rocks. No scorpions, no black widows, just boring old minerals. And if you do spot a pest this St. Patrick’s Day, remember: you’re not lucky, you’re just living in Arizona. Call an exterminator, grab a pint, and accept that in the Valley of the Sun, the only snakes St. Patrick’s driving out are the ones slithering through your backyard. Sláinte, desert dwellers. May the odds be ever in your favor. Submitted by Larry Cash, of Estrella Mountain Pest Control.
When most people think of St. Patrick’s Day in the West Valley, they picture green beer, shamrock decorations, and maybe a parade down Mill Avenue. But let me tell you what’s really lurking in the Valley on March 17th: scorpions wearing tiny leprechaun hats. Okay, not really—but wouldn’t that make them easier to spot? While Ireland worries about snakes (thanks, St. Patrick), we valley residents have our own crawling concerns. Legend has it that St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. Here’s the thing: he clearly never visited Arizona. We’ve got rattlesnakes, bark scorpions, cockroaches the size of Volkswagens, and something called a “sun spider” that looks like it escaped from a nightmare factory. You know what we really need? St. Patrick of Goodyear. Someone who can drive out the roof rats, banish the bark scorpions to the desert where they belong, and maybe—just maybe—convince the pigeons that Estrella blvd Street isn’t prime real estate. The irony isn’t lost on me that on a day celebrating all things green, pest control companies are busier than ever. While you’re dyeing your pool water green for Instagram, there’s probably a family of crickets having a full-blown house party in your garage. They’re not even Irish crickets. They’re freeloaders.
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