Question: I read a small article online that you wrote about fruitless olive trees. We just had two new 36-inch box fruitless olive trees planted in our front yard. We noticed about a dozen green olives growing at the top areas of the trees.
The old saying, or a derivative of it, goes, “Be careful what you wish for; you just might get it.” Let’s alter it a bit: “Be careful what you aspire to materialistically; it might be expensive.”
Like you, I love my wings and order them plain with medium or hot sauce on the side. It’s that simple. But what do you do when there are 40 sauces? I guess you just try each one.
Planning is in high gear for the Vegas Valley Book Festival, scheduled Nov. 1-3. The festival is expected to feature more than 100 authors participating in panel discussions, readings, book signings, workshops and exhibitions.
Festival organizers are seeking community groups and individuals to volunteer at the festival’s Nov. 3 events. To sign up as a volunteer, call Bobbie Ann Howell at 895-1878.
The festival is also soliciting nominations for the Crystal Bookmark Award, an honor bestowed on a local individual and an organization for advancing the cause of literature in the Las Vegas Valley. The submission deadline is 5 p.m. Sept. 21.
LAS VEGAS WALGREENS COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
Ann Miller pointed at the pristine, yet dusty 1950 Plymouth station wagon. “I used to drive into town in that and shuttle clients back to our place,” she said. “Those days” were the early ’60s, and “out here” is what was once referred to as the Las Vegas Racquet Club, now The Secret Garden wedding chapel, 9001 Dean Martin Drive.
My email is in response to the continuing problems at the crosswalk at the corner of University Avenue and Maryland Parkway near UNLV.
Even though Dr. Robert DeMartino will do what is necessary to help his patients have the healthiest life possible, he knows when it comes to a person’s health care needs, it might take multiple doctors under one roof to offer the most effective solutions.
Mint Indian Bistro is a real treat, featuring tandoor delicacies, curries, naans, momos, chaats (snacks) and crispy dosas (crepes).
Henderson is preparing to offer off-the-Strip entertainment options with the announcement of its fall concerts and productions.
Why does it seem sometimes like being a faithful, loyal American is not dissimilar to attending a high school pep rally? We’re admonished to rah-rah. Don’t get me wrong: I love to rah-rah! All I’m saying is that I grew up. At 15, I was taught the form of rah-rah. At 55, the authentic content of rah-rah becomes much more important.
Plenty of inspiration is available from shelter magazines and home-centric television shows, but it’s more important to look at the way your own family lives, says Anthony Graesch.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac want condominium projects to meet certain standards before they will buy loans secured by such projects. They want to know the percentage of investor-owned units. They want to be sure that the units are not hotel/resort projects, timeshares or houseboats.
Renting or purchasing a home: Which is the better deal today? In most areas, buying is more cost-effective, according to the results of a recent study conducted by real estate listing site Zillow.
Two cheerleaders squeeze onto the last chair left, bracing their legs to not spill off the sides.
