By Hollie Warnick Fear Fear based living is when we exist in the mindset of fright and terror. We believe scarcity is the norm and that life is against us. We may feel alone and scared; outnumbered and isolated. It is a taxing reference point to come from. We experience stress, anxiety, or worry leaving cortisol levels elevated too often for too...
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By Susan Summers As residents of this beautiful corner of Arizona, we are often asked why we chose to put down roots in Vail. Speaking for myself, the answer is easy. I love the peace, tranquility and natural beauty, but Vail’s hometown feel is important and unique. You really can get to know people, and I’m certain that should I ever find myself...
By Rob Samuelsen While I was at a professional conference in Flagstaff, I found myself admiring the beautiful blue sky, the deep green ponderosa pine forest, and the snow on the nearby San Francisco peaks. Looking out the window, my mind wandered to Mt. Humphries, the tallest peak in Arizona and my hiking nemesis. The 12,633 foot mountain has...
By Gerald Lamb, The Arizona Waterman I doubt you could miss news about Covid-19. Ff you were living under a rock, someone would lift it up to see if there was a face mask or bottle of hand sanitizer underneath. After the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic, people have rushed out to stock up on essentials, especially bottled...
By Merry Kraemer It might be hard to imagine someone performing a concert in the middle of your living room, but that’s just was Gideon Irving has spent the better part of the last ten years doing. Irving, a New York City native, crafts elaborate one-person shows that he performs in all manner of houses, living spaces, and even the occasional...
By Article Author Arizona recently turned 107! Celebrate with a book! Arizona’s Deadliest Gunfight by Heidi J. Osselaer A Beautiful, Cruel Country by Eva Antonia Wilbur-Cruce Under Desert Skies by Melissa Sevigny Hubbell Trading Post by Erica Cottam Like these? Be sure to check out the full list on our website. These book recommendations are...
By Ace Tounsel Hello neighbors and friends. Once again, spring is here and now is a great time to help our students learn more about our country and the sacrifices many continue to make today supporting and defending her. We often hear about our fallen heroes and veterans, but there is another group that is sometimes forgotten, our soldier’s...
Dear Editor, After at least one month of continuous television coverage of the Coronavirus, I would like to comment on something that I see every time I go to the grocery store. It doesn’t matter which store I go to, I see children that are too large to ride in the baby seats of shopping carts being pushed around the store by a parent, while...
From Hughes Federal Credit Union A well-stocked emergency fund can quickly relieve you of unexpected bills, repairs, or emergencies. Here are a few things to keep in mind when saving for the unknown. It Takes Time. The truth is that building wealth takes time, but the trick is to be consistent. Set up an automatic transfer. Months from now, your...
By Jayme Kahle With hotter temperatures fast approaching, the Rincon Valley Fire District would like to remind our residents to prepare for wildfires and create a defensible space around your home. According to FEMA, “a defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation, debris, and other types of combustible fuels have been...