Hello Flagstaff! Fall is upon us, school is back in session and the students have returned. The leaves are beginning to change and mornings are cooler and crisper. It’s a season for fresh starts and new experiences. Fall always puts me in the mood to learn, and there’s no better opportunity than … [Read more...] about Arts and Science Programs Enriching Flagstaff
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Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder. One of the first steps to living with the disease is to understand it. When an individual has Parkinson’s disease, vital nerve cells in the brain – called neurons – malfunction and die. Some of these dying neurons produce … [Read more...] about Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Unique Way’s Todays Benefit Brokers Are Helping Businesses
By trade, insurance brokers work with business owners to shop, negotiate and implement employee benefit plans. However, over the last five years, there has been a dramatic change in our landscape – from health care reform, products and strategies to technology. Today, there are many ways benefit … [Read more...] about Unique Way’s Todays Benefit Brokers Are Helping Businesses
Suicide Claims More Lives in Arizona Than Homicide
Suicide occurs across and within all reaches and cultures. Arizona ranks eighth in the United States for death by suicide. The rate of suicide in Arizona is three times the rate of homicides, although not much is spoken about it since it is a taboo subject. In Arizona, there is one successful … [Read more...] about Suicide Claims More Lives in Arizona Than Homicide
Receiving Credit Where Credit is Due
Now that many of you have had a chance to begin settling into the routine of having your children back in school, it might be time to take a minute or two and look at all of those forms you received at registration. While I am going to address parents whose children are in public or charter schools … [Read more...] about Receiving Credit Where Credit is Due
Late Summer, Early Fall Gardening
With summer winding down, it may seem like there really isn’t much to do in the garden anymore. The temptation might be to kick back and not really worry until the first frosts come and you need to rake leaves and shut off the sprinklers. Nothing could be further from the truth! While we are all … [Read more...] about Late Summer, Early Fall Gardening
Trout Phishing in America
Have you been getting phone calls from an unfamiliar number and the young and perky voice on the other end immediately asks you if you can hear her? Have you been getting emails from your friends asking for money? Or emails from familiar companies that ask you to confirm your email address? These … [Read more...] about Trout Phishing in America
My Rental is Damaged from Fire!
Landlords and tenants sometimes face the unfortunate circumstance of fire damage or casualty at the rental property. Landlords and tenants should reference the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to understand their legal obligations and remedies as situations arise during tenancy. In the … [Read more...] about My Rental is Damaged from Fire!
Stop Doing These Five Things if You Manage People
In my column last month, I wrote about the five things you should do in order to be a great leader. I had a former student email me and ask if I had advice for new managers. The first thing that came to mind was a famous quote from Lee Iacocca that reads, “Management is nothing more than motivating … [Read more...] about Stop Doing These Five Things if You Manage People
Healthy Skin Requires TLC and Sometimes a Bit More
Your skin is constantly changing and the only way to keep up the toll of aging and the effects of the sun and elements is constant care – from a daily regimen of cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection to weekly soothing masks to monthly facials and more. And good skin care isn’t only for … [Read more...] about Healthy Skin Requires TLC and Sometimes a Bit More