Let’s face it, 2016 was a tough year for many of us. Although we embraced the good times, many folks were ready to move on to 2017. And like every new year, as 2017 begins to take shape, many of us make our expected New Year’s Resolutions: resolutions to work out more, eat better, get more sleep … [Read more...] about A “New” New Year’s Resolution for Health and Happiness: Be Kind
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Start the New Year Out Right: Plan a Mission Trip
As a physician specializing in primary care and anesthesiology, I have been fortunate to be able to use my expertise to care for numerous people in the United States, Mexico, the Yucatan, Guatemala, Haiti and other locations around the world. Going on mission trips within and outside of our country … [Read more...] about Start the New Year Out Right: Plan a Mission Trip
Economists are Cautiously Optimistic for the New Year
“What a crappy recovery this has been!” exclaimed economist Elliot Pollock at the 41st Annual Economic Outlook Conference in Flagstaff last month. The conference’s reputation for dicey –and humorous – interactions between economic experts packed the house at the High Country Conference … [Read more...] about Economists are Cautiously Optimistic for the New Year
Experts Offering Achievable New Year Resolutions
With the stress of the holidays winding down, a new stressor has arrived: New Year’s resolutions. They are the fad diets of the self-improvement world, garnering a lot of excitement at first and then often delivering disappoint weeks later. But judging from the advice of Flagstaff experts across … [Read more...] about Experts Offering Achievable New Year Resolutions
Tourism Officials Marking Record Year
At the most recent iteration of Flagstaff’s official welcome to the new year – the Pine Cone Drop – thousands of people stepped out of nearby restaurants, bars and hotels to witness the first of two celebrations centered around the Weatherford Hotel. Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabors addressed the mob of … [Read more...] about Tourism Officials Marking Record Year
Business Predictions for the New Year
A New Year brings a sense of renewed energy and hope for things to come. It also brings predictions for what to expect from the New Year. You can find predictions about who will win the Super Bowl, the rise of Apple TV, the growing power of Social Media, and the economy. Kiplinger has provided some … [Read more...] about Business Predictions for the New Year
Great Pine Cone Ready for Ringing in New Year
Before we enter 2013 with all our good intentions of losing weight, saving money and being a better friend, the historic Weatherford Hotel offers a guilt-free good time to ring in the New Year with the famous Pine Cone Drop! Like a giant holiday ornament, the six-foot tall, 70-pound, LED-lighted … [Read more...] about Great Pine Cone Ready for Ringing in New Year