The holidays are here and it is a great time to start implementing the attitude of gratitude. There are many short exercises that you can do to keep you in that space of feeling and expressing gratitude on a daily basis. Many people can get stuck in a rut of complaining or in a negative space like … [Read more...] about Honoring the Season of Gratitude with Five Simple Exercises
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Making Sure Hearing Aids Work for You
As audiologists, our main goal is always to improve our patient’s safety and quality of life. Typically, this is done through the fitting of hearing aids. Surveys have shown that one major barrier to accessing hearing aids is cost. In an effort to help address this barrier, Congress recently granted … [Read more...] about Making Sure Hearing Aids Work for You
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Get Sober
The new year provides an opportunity for many people to start fresh, begin eating healthy and start exercising. This is also a great time for those battling addiction to set goals for recovery. One of the best things a person can do is set themselves free from addiction. Getting sober can improve … [Read more...] about Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Get Sober
Considering Guns as Gifts
Tis the season of gifts and giving. Some of you may be considering the gift of a firearm for a loved one. Wait, is that even legal? The first question on the ATF form 4473 asks “Are you the actual transferee/buyer of the firearm(s) listed on this form and any continuation sheet(s) (ATF Form … [Read more...] about Considering Guns as Gifts
What Do You Mean the Seller Financed?
Happy Holidays, Flagstaff. Anyone who has been paying close attention to the real estate market in 2022 is a witness to the roller coaster ride buyers and sellers have been on. Flagstaff is still holding on to some pretty big gains from 2020 to early 2022, despite prices currently tapering … [Read more...] about What Do You Mean the Seller Financed?
Tackling Perimenopause
Women have many reproductive stages throughout their lives and each stage brings its own set of challenges. A woman’s menstrual cycle is an indicator of her general health, so maintaining a healthy cycle is part of maintaining not only hormonal health, but also general health. Fertility, menarche … [Read more...] about Tackling Perimenopause
Sharing Sizzling True Stories from Real Estate Agents
At the core, the real estate process of buying and selling relies on a trusting relationship for all parties. With showing homes or preparing homes for sale, we are bound to run into a few stories that are odd, shocking and downright funny. It seems like every realtor has a few good stories to … [Read more...] about Sharing Sizzling True Stories from Real Estate Agents
Boosting Education with a New Kind of Postsecondary Ecosystem
I am thrilled to tell you about NAU’s next step in our efforts to be a preeminent engine of opportunity for the people of Flagstaff, Coconino County and the State of Arizona. Last month, we announced a new, first-of-its-kind partnership with all 10 community college districts across the state and … [Read more...] about Boosting Education with a New Kind of Postsecondary Ecosystem
Jail Programs are Working
A county jail is a pivotal component of the criminal justice system. In Coconino County, the jail is not just a place where we put people who break the law. Our jail is a modern facility where people can get the help they need. They can learn how to heal from a difficult past, enroll in programs to … [Read more...] about Jail Programs are Working
Asking Voters to Decide
Council salaries are on the table for discussion right now. The proposal would increase councilmember salaries from $25,500 to $63,800 in just two years. Mayor pay would increase from $38,500 to $70,180 in the same timeframe. Personally, I believe an increase of this magnitude should not be decided … [Read more...] about Asking Voters to Decide
