Bob Neuman We elderly people talk frequently of the good old days when people were sane. Were things really better when we were growing up, or is our memory playing tricks? We say there was more consideration, politeness, accountability, common sense and responsibility. Is this all true? Was there less anxiety then? Were people kinder…
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Community News, September 2017
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Bob Neuman Whatever happened to … Many residents of SunBird feel fortunate growing up in the ‘40s and ‘50s. Sure, there was a big war, but wasn’t the pace slower and weren’t people, for the most part, kinder and gentler? In my small town, a bank loan sometimes took only a handshake. Weren’t the majority…
Community News, August 2017
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The Dumpster Shuffle Bob Neuman During a rather sleepless night recently, I came upon a visionary idea that would benefit the majority of SunBird residents. It will give them status and needed exercise. Many of us relish trash collection day when we can feel useful and important. In late afternoon each day before the exciting…
Community News, July 2017
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Bob Neuman Throughout the year, there are several times when we stop and honor past and present military and our founding fathers. Examples are Veterans Day, Presidents Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day on July 4 of each year. Perhaps it has been a long time since we have opened a history…
Community News, June 2017
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Bob Neuman I am convinced that people like to be complimented and acknowledged. One rarely receives bad reply from them. But what about long ago friends youíve lost track of or have simply forgotten? Perhaps they were a part of and important in your life then. I believe we all have had pivotal moments that…
Community News, May 2017
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Bob Neuman Some days are great; others are horrible. No, the battle is not with the neighbors’ dog. This confrontation is between me and the contrary household gadgets and appliances. For example, the washer performs beautifully, peaceful and quietly swishing the clothes. Then, for some unknown reason, it began dancing and thumping into the wall.…
Community News, March 2017
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Bob Neuman Country singer and patriot, Lee Greenwood, frequently performs a signature song “I’m Proud to Be An American” and sings it with his heart. Our world would certainly be much bleaker without music. It can entertain, inspire, comfort, produce happiness and evoke nostalgia. It may force us to focus an introspective look at something.…
Community News, December 2016
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Bob Neuman For all fathers of daughters, here is your Christmas Valentine for your memory book, beautifully written by local author, Brandon Schnabel. A Father’s Wish “May my daughter always know love is contagious. Tradition tells us to embrace Valentine’s Day with chocolate, candy, cards, and gifts. But nothing is more valuable and rewarding than…
Community News, November 2016
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Bob Neuman November contains one of America’s favorite holidays. Many prefer it to the hustle and bustle of Christmas. Families gather to enjoy a luscious dinner, talk about the past and speak of the future. The Pilgrims were Calvinists from England searching for freedom to worship in their own way. In 1620, the Mayflower carrying…
Community News, October 2016
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Change can bring negative or positive results Bob Neuman Change can bring negative or positive results. Words can pack a punch; “cancer,” “guilty,” “death sentence” are a few knee bucklers. Eight years ago “Change” was promised by a rather obscure politician who became president. Evaluation of change comes by way of perception and results. Living…