When love and Alzheimer's collide

June Pond had been one of the most faithful visitors at the Banner Alzheimer's Residence since her husband was placed there two years ago. In October, June suffered a stroke and could no longer pay doting visits to her husband. But that has all changed.

High fives from Tim and Willy

The morning-radio duo of Tim and Willy return to Valley airwaves on Thursday, on country powerhouse KMLE-FM (107.9), after a year of broadcasting only on the Internet. As their re-launch approaches, we asked the pair to collaborate on three top-five lists.

6 novels in which Arizona plays role

With J.A. Jance signing copies of her latest Arizona-set book, we look at some other books that use the state as a location.

'Hair' remains long on appeal, power

Peace, love, harmony? Check. Sex, drugs, rock-and-roll? Check. But there's a lot more powering Arizona Theatre Company's revival of Hair than flowers and nostalgia.

Travolta, wife comforted after son's death

Today in the People column: More on the saddest of celebrity-related deaths; a divorce/baby shower for a Gossip Girl star; Madonna, the stage-mothering years; a potentially Tony-inspiring DUI; and, just when all seems lost, a DWTS engagement and twins with relatively unpretentious names for Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell.

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Dear Abby

Sometimes, apology can't undo hurt
Dear Abby: I'm writing regarding ''Perplexed in South Dakota'' (Oct. 15), who said ''terrible things'' to her friend in anger. The friend forgave her, but did not wish to continue the friendship.