Experiencing the gentle, colorful tropical world under the sea off Maui’s scenic Honoapi’ilani Highway feels like you’re in a Disney mermaid movie, unless you’re snorkeling with someone who delights in taking you to places to see some really interesting creatures. Hawaii’s Sandra Romer is one … [Read more...] about Pilot Fish May Help You Make the Big Catch
Volunteers, Projects Helping to Prepare for Wildfire, Flood Season
Fire season is upon us early this year, to disastrous effects. Volunteer efforts helping to clear debris and assist those impacted have seen large turnouts and I want to thank all those who are helping our neighbors through this time of struggle. The City of Flagstaff has been preparing heavily … [Read more...] about Volunteers, Projects Helping to Prepare for Wildfire, Flood Season
Honoring Entrepreneurial Thinking, Acting
The City of Flagstaff and APS are presenting Moonshot’s 2nd Annual Shoemaker Awards. The invitation-only dinner and awards banquet will take place on June 17 at Little America Hotel. This annual inspirational and entertaining event celebrates stellar moonshot-thinking entrepreneurs from Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Honoring Entrepreneurial Thinking, Acting
Arizona Rangers Keeping Order, Continuing Western Tradition
ARIZONA HERITAGE! Feared by bad guys and respected by all, the highly skilled Arizona Rangers continue their Arizona Territory tradition of answering the call when they are needed. You'll see them at parades, festivals, air shows and in schools – to keep the order and back up law enforcement. Meet … [Read more...] about Arizona Rangers Keeping Order, Continuing Western Tradition
Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Offering Traditional Western Events for All Ages
Dust off your boots, the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo is quickly approaching its ninth anniversary, June 23-25, at Fort Tuthill Park in Coconino County. This event is great summer entertainment for the entire family! It offers old-fashioned rodeo fun with saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Offering Traditional Western Events for All Ages
Real Estate Inventory Rising
The last two years have been hard for buyers, to say the least. Reports of a buyer making an offer on more than 10 properties before they were finally successful were not unusual, nor was being beat out in situations where eight, 12, 15 offers were being made on the same house. Low inventory was … [Read more...] about Real Estate Inventory Rising
Tips to Recover from Stress, Feeling Overwhelmed
I think we can all wholeheartedly agree that the last two years have been quite stressful. I see a lot of patients feeling very overwhelmed because of the strain. They are having trouble bouncing back and feeling like their normal selves. The truth is that stress will always be present in our lives, … [Read more...] about Tips to Recover from Stress, Feeling Overwhelmed
Educating about Teen, Adolescent Pregnancy
In honor of National Teen Pregnancy Awareness Day, which was May 6, I wanted to write about teen pregnancy. Did you know that teen or adolescent pregnancy is considered to be all females/pregnant people under the age of 20? At 18 and 19 they can vote, join the military, move out, rent an … [Read more...] about Educating about Teen, Adolescent Pregnancy
Maintaining the Sounds of Summer
As the temperatures increase and the days stretch out, it is clear that summer is upon us. For most, this means spending more time outside, near water or traveling. It also means increased considerations when it comes to caring for hearing aids. Fortunately, hearing aids are built with these … [Read more...] about Maintaining the Sounds of Summer
Why Relapse Doesn’t Mean You Failed in Recovery
For many people working on their sobriety, relapse is part of the process. At the time of a relapse, it will feel like a failure, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people who experience a relapse will come back and maintain continuous sobriety for months and years to come. Like everything else that … [Read more...] about Why Relapse Doesn’t Mean You Failed in Recovery