Welcome to spring! After the winter we’ve had (goodbye, record-breaking snowstorms) I hope you are all looking forward to beautiful blooms in garden beds and containers that will add so much to your backyards, patios or windowsills. One of the tricks to having a garden that gives you pleasure … [Read more...] about Planting for Beauty All Season
Lack of Sales Closing Flagstaff Scout Shop
The Flagstaff Scout Shop, Northern Arizona’s supplier of youth scouting gear, is closing down effective May 11. While this marks the end of the store located at 2224 East Cedar Avenue, Flagstaff Sports Exchange (19 West Aspen Avenue) will acquire most of the inventory and continue selling equipment … [Read more...] about Lack of Sales Closing Flagstaff Scout Shop
Honoring New Beginnings
It is the season of mortarboards and robes. The air on campus shimmers with excitement, joy and, maybe, even a little fear of the unknown. Graduation at Coconino Community College is upon us. Our ceremonies – two of them now – are Friday, May 10, beginning at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Lone Tree … [Read more...] about Honoring New Beginnings
Moms Need More Than Flowers for Mother’s Day
One thing is for sure: you can’t take the mom out of mom! And, being a mom is no easy task. Apart from the needs of children, many mothers take on other responsibilities such as a full-time job (or two). Sometimes, the pressure of motherhood can seem unbearable – regardless of the age of mom and her … [Read more...] about Moms Need More Than Flowers for Mother’s Day
Urging More for Education
Hello, Flagstaff! I am the daughter of a former Elementary School Teacher and I taught Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for the Flagstaff Unified School District for five years. As I write this, the state legislature is at work on … [Read more...] about Urging More for Education
Acting Fast with First Signs of Stroke
Just as a heart attack (myocardial infarction) is the blockage of blood and oxygen to the heart, a stroke (or brain attack) affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot. When … [Read more...] about Acting Fast with First Signs of Stroke
Choosing Your Time Travel Experience
Except in science fiction, time travel doesn’t seem possible. The truth is, we time travel all the time. In fact, that’s probably how we spend most of our time. Every time we are lost in a memory or dreaming about or dreading something in the future, we are time traveling. If you think about … [Read more...] about Choosing Your Time Travel Experience
Discovering Flagstaff During National ‘Eco-Tourism’ Week
Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, May 5-11, named National “Eco-Tourism” Week in Flagstaff. At 7,000 feet, there is an expectation for responsible use of the epic beauty surrounding this mountain and college town offering an abundance of social and green tourism opportunities. Let’s … [Read more...] about Discovering Flagstaff During National ‘Eco-Tourism’ Week
Hospitality from Kabul to the Grand Canyon
Traveling almost 8,000 miles to fill his new position as food and beverage director for Xanterra at the Grand Canyon South Rim Lodges was an “easy” decision, says Todd Rodemyer, who left Kabul, Afghanistan, for the Grand Canyon. “It was the best move I’ve made yet. I really like it here.” While in … [Read more...] about Hospitality from Kabul to the Grand Canyon
Occupational Therapy: Training the Body and Mind After an Injury
Consider all the activities you do from the time you wake up until you go to sleep: getting in and out of bed, dressing, showering, combing your hair and brushing your teeth, cooking, driving, working, going to school, parenting, exercising and relaxing. The list goes on and on. All of these … [Read more...] about Occupational Therapy: Training the Body and Mind After an Injury