By A. Rodriguez I have sent a picture of a beautiful cloudy day over an Arizona pond. Normally I would consider this a wonderful sight. The major problem is that there isn’t supposed to be a pond in this particular picture because it is actually a Pima County public street! This is the interaction of Colossal Cave Road and Dawn Street in...
By Sandy Whitehouse We just received the disturbing news that the Andrada limestone quarry at the southern end of Wetmore Road and the intersection of Sahuarita Road will not only be reopening but will double in size with the inclusion 37 acres of Arizona State and BLM property. That limestone quarry was active when we moved to CdT in ’77...
By Mike Fester, OVMS Principal On January 10, 2020, the groundbreaking for the Old Vail Middle School Library was celebrated in front of special guests, Old Vail Middle School staff and students, Vail Governing Board members, and community members. The timing of the Old Vail Middle School Library Groundbreaking and the construction of this new...
By Holly Schaffer More and more celebrities are narrating audiobooks. Who would have thought that a book on cosmology would be narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch? Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, narrated by Will Wheaton Matilda by Roald Dahl, narrated by Kate Winslet Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling, narrated by Eddie...
Dear Claire, I dreamt that I had this baby with me everywhere. I had to take it with me everywhere I went because I was its mother. The baby kept crying and squirming around while I was carrying it. I was trying to go places and do things, but it kept crying and slowing me down and holding me back. Finally, I slapped it. I slapped the baby! Then...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith Even when the winter months are unpredictable, we can at least count on winter greens from our garden. There are so many varieties and now is the perfect time to enjoy them all. Some of the most vibrant in color and nutrition are Swiss Chard and puple mustard. I like “Rainbow Chard Mix” for all of the gorgeous colors...
By Dr. Azam, MD, MPH, Certified Integrative/Functional Medicine Happy Valentine Specials: Botox $9.00/unit, $150 off Facial Fillers, HCG $250, Gift Certificates available for purchase February is Healthy Heart Month. We welcome you to visit our health blogs on www.vailmedicalcenter.com Changes in your skin and facial structure, such as fine lines...
From Councilwoman Nikki Lee I am very honored to have the privilege of representing Ward 4 and being your voice on the Tucson City Council. When my husband and I decided to raise our family in Tucson, we did it because we fell in love with this city. But even with a Master’s degree in business and technology, I had a hard time finding a...
by Kristina Knauer It’s that time of year again — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This ages old, celebrated holiday captures the spirit of romance in all of us, encouraging us to open our wallets and make a dinner reservation or buy flowers, cards, candy, and jewelry… perhaps even a ring. Or does it? Valentine’s Day, sometimes also...
By Jennifer Phelps, JenniferPhelps.org A new year is a natural time to make changes in our habits and environment. Some of us make room for the new with gusto but some… not so much. For the latter there’s hope. The key is to start with little nibbles instead of biting off more than you can chew. If decluttering feels overwhelming, pick just one...
