Possibly. Probably. Not likely. We don’t really know. There are certainly trends that seem to follow year over year, but when people need to move, they move. Summer has historically been Flagstaff’s selling season. Soaring Phoenix temperatures send folks to the high country, and kids are out of … [Read more...] about Does the Change in Temperature Mean a Change in the Way Real Estate is Handled?
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Technology-Based Benefit Enrollment
The annual open enrollment period is a daunting time for both employers and employees; it is a lot of work for companies and can be a confusing process for workers. For instance, if you have 20 employees and offer five benefit plans with several documents correlated to each plan, you will be sifting … [Read more...] about Understanding the Pros and Cons of Technology-Based Benefit Enrollment
Six Ways to Improve Depression
I have worked with people who have depression for over 20 years. There are a few essential things to know about Major Depressive illness. It is a neurologically-based brain disease. There is an overwhelming amount of scientific research backing that. Nevertheless, non-biological things like kindness … [Read more...] about Six Ways to Improve Depression
Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Expands
Coinciding with its 10th year of service to the community, Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has expanded its facility to continue to best meet the needs of patients in Northern Arizona. The hospital, which has served more than 12,000 patients in the past 10 years, provides … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Expands
Understanding Ballot Issues: Courthouse, Public Transit
The City of Flagstaff needs a new courthouse. No question about it. It is a city obligation to process our criminal and traffic infractions. No one likes to pay for courthouses or jails, but they are part of the system that keeps us safe. We have wrung every dollar of use that we can from the … [Read more...] about Understanding Ballot Issues: Courthouse, Public Transit
Main Library Offering Sunday Hours Again
They’re baaaack! It’s official: the Downtown Library is once again going to be open on Sundays! Library visitors will now have even more time to study, seek a librarian’s guidance, use computers and print, access the library’s Wi-Fi, check out books, look for movies and music and much … [Read more...] about Main Library Offering Sunday Hours Again
The Point of Your Life
Flying home from visiting my 92-year-old mother in Orlando recently, I reflected on the length and the shortness of life. It struck me that my mother has lived almost exactly twice as long as my first wife (Debbie), who lived to be 46. By most standards, Mom has lived a long life (with more to go), … [Read more...] about The Point of Your Life
Welcoming Alumni and the Community to Homecoming
Whether you’re in college or it has been decades since your student days, Homecoming is a wonderful time to celebrate the student experience. At Northern Arizona University, we have much to celebrate this year. We have more than 30,000 dedicated students who have chosen to shape their future in our … [Read more...] about Welcoming Alumni and the Community to Homecoming
Good Posture: The Key to Health and Wellness
Healthy living is a priority for many people today. Hours are spent at the gym and extra dollars are spent at the grocery store in an attempt to sculpt the best version of yourself. However, even with all the time and money spent on looking and feeling good, many people overlook one of the key … [Read more...] about Good Posture: The Key to Health and Wellness
FMC Celebrates 80 Years of Care, Milestones, Pioneering Doctors
Members of the Sechrist family joined in a Flagstaff Medical Center celebration on Thursday, Sept. 29, that honored the late Charles W. Sechrist, M.D., who started the hospital as a 25-bed facility 80 years ago with just two physicians. “It was nothing short of a miracle. My grandparents arrived … [Read more...] about FMC Celebrates 80 Years of Care, Milestones, Pioneering Doctors