Lake Lugano, Switzerland, 1977: Two children, Yves, 6, and Monika, 10, are frolicking in the water, swimming and floating on air mattresses. Their families, all Swiss citizens, are vacationing in adjoining homes for the summer. Forty-six years later, Yves and Monika Leuenberger, married since … [Read more...] about Following the Dream of Travel
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Expanding Your Business by Raising Your Voice
Peggy Woods had the picture-perfect life, the picture-perfect family and the picture-perfect marriage. At least, that’s what others saw. Behind closed doors, the picture wasn’t pretty. Woods was controlled, demeaned and often physically abused by the man she married as a young woman. She began to … [Read more...] about Expanding Your Business by Raising Your Voice
‘Spontaneous Revolutions’ has Readers Rooting for Unlikely Athletes
If you have ever felt intimidated by a physical challenge you weren’t ready for or a daunting goal that didn’t seem possible, you may be happy to meet and cheer on Liza McQuade and Clark Campbell. These two inexperienced, out-of-shape, middle-aged cyclists prove to be champions anyone can get behind … [Read more...] about ‘Spontaneous Revolutions’ has Readers Rooting for Unlikely Athletes
Jewels Livingstone Maintains Plant-Based Focus at Morning Glory Café
Jewels Livingstone’s start as owner of the Morning Glory Café was rough. She had worked there part-time for 15 years with Maria Ruiz, the woman who established the restaurant, known locally for its organic plant-based options. When Ruiz died unexpectedly in 2009, Livingstone found herself with … [Read more...] about Jewels Livingstone Maintains Plant-Based Focus at Morning Glory Café
Be Irresistibly Newsworthy in Story, Soul, Style
While attending a Phoenix-area Chamber of Commerce mixer, I couldn’t help but notice a woman who was speaking so passionately about her business that she had a crowd of about a dozen women completely entranced. In a tiny restaurant where people milled about smiling politely, pretending to be … [Read more...] about Be Irresistibly Newsworthy in Story, Soul, Style
Grand Canyon Train Picks Up Steam After Pandemic Setback
This past winter, while icy roads cut vehicle traffic to Grand Canyon 22% in the first quarter, Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) powered through all the snow with a 5% increase in ridership. Train travelers were treated to a snow-blanketed South Rim and photographers scored images of a century-old … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Train Picks Up Steam After Pandemic Setback
Ooh la la – Summer Travel is Back
If you are dreaming about island hopping in the Aegean Sea or calypso dancing on a Caribbean cruise, industry experts say you’ve probably missed the boat for this year. Cruise lines that struggled to get a meager conga line going during the pandemic are now struggling to find space for your deck … [Read more...] about Ooh la la – Summer Travel is Back
Responsible Visitation Making a Difference with Flagstaff’s Trail System
Flagstaff takes great pride as the “City of Seven Wonders” and in its commitment to protect the environment through ecotourism, promoting responsible visitation, and conservation efforts. Nestled in our backyard are unique natural wonders, beautiful landscapes, unforgettable terrains, spectacular … [Read more...] about Responsible Visitation Making a Difference with Flagstaff’s Trail System
Getting Spacey in Downtown Flagstaff
Flagstaff has long been known as a center for scientific research and education, and now it has its own science-themed store, Planet Science. Launched by Meteor Crater and Barringer Space Museum, the retail outlet – complete with meteors in the air, NASA gear and a couple of visitors from outer … [Read more...] about Getting Spacey in Downtown Flagstaff
Microsoft Giant Becomes a Lumberjack
Although he may not go to work with an axe, computer software and hardware giant Bill Gates will forevermore be known as a Lumberjack. The Microsoft co-founder delivered a rare commencement address at Northern Arizona University on Saturday, May 13 and received his honorary doctorate. “I cannot … [Read more...] about Microsoft Giant Becomes a Lumberjack