By Hollie Warnick Hydrate Vail, it’s getting hot! Water is a life source. It’s so important for our health not just physically, but emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually as well. Throughout history, water has been an essential resource of great significance. Some pay homage to water “elementals”. The ancient Greeks knew water nymphs. In...
By K. Nespa PART 1 Due to our arid climates and high temperatures, it’s no surprise that finding water in the desert can sometimes be difficult. Scientists say it takes approximately three days without water to die of dehydration. For us desert rats water can be the difference between life or death, usually sooner rather than later...
By Ace Tounsel The Fourth of July, The 1770’s, both good and badwe were in a new land, both happy and sad,The British controlled, and were demanding and boldbut we had brave people who didn’t like to be told.Town meetings were held, and great speeches rang outthey wanted to make sure everyone knew what the rule was about.But the British had an...
By Tamra Haase Seagel Service your air conditioner.Clean windows and screens inside and out.Inspect outdoor plumbing.Get summer tools ready.Inspect your roof to prepare for monsoons. Remove all tree branches from roof.Check and clear all landscape irrigation emitters.Clean gutters and downspouts.Check your attic for rodents and tidy up.Clean...
Dear Claire, I have read your article in the Vail Voice several times and wanted to reach out about the dreams I often have. I have reoccurring dreams almost nightly and have my whole life. Most of these are reoccurring nightmares. I also often have dreams that are a continuation of a previous dream, or dreams with the same people (who I don’t...
By Natasha Herzig My name is Natasha Herzig and I am speaking on behalf of the South East Regional Council as chair of the restaurant working group. I own Tay’s Brew House and Desserts and Tay’s BBQ AZ. I have had many sleepless nights, stressed over how I will pay my employees, and questioned if I will have to close…all while keeping my employees...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith Prickly pear cactus called ‘opuntia’ is a very prolific cacti found growing throughout the southwest and into Central America as well as Australia and other hot arid places. There are over 100 varieties of Opuntia varieties documented in Mexico alone. The familiar paddle shaped pads can easily grow 2 stories high on...
By Article Author Looking for some inspiration right now? These titles offer insight into the creative process, the importance of struggle, and the power of storytelling through art. Old in Art School: A Memoir of Starting Over by Nell Irvin PainterCreate Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work by Edwidge DanticatMake Trouble by John WatersArt...
By Khevin Barnes How can this crazy game with a funny name, a silly ball and multitudes of devotees change our lives? I’m approaching my seventieth year as an active human being – engaged with life, the outdoors, the joys of every sunset here in Vail and the good fortune to be out and about to experience all that is available on any given...
By Kimberly Crossland Planes and trains are taking the backseat this year. 2020’s many curveballs have made many families decide to forego their summer vacations to avoid the risk of COVID-19. While that’s a wise move for many reasons, there’s one thing that’s weighing heavy on many families in Vail — how do we take a break from the new normal...
