By Nealy Meisinger Traveling during the holidays, whether it’s cross-town or across the country, can be challenging and full of delays. To help trips with your senior loved ones go more smoothly, here are a few suggestions: Allow plenty of time. The roads are busiest the days right before and after the major holidays. Call ahead. Make arrangements...
By Article Author November is Native American Heritage Month. Here are some recommendations in honor of Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the first Native American United States Poet Laureate. An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo When My Brother Was an Aztec by Natalie Diaz Whereas by Layli Long Soldier Dissolve by Sherwin...
From Rincon Valley Fire District Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the Rincon Valley Fire District would like to remind the public of some important cooking safety tips. This is a fun time for family and friends to spend time together, cook and eat until our heart’s content. Sadly, Thanksgiving is also the leading day for home cooking...
By Hollie Warnick Do you daydream? Do you let your imagination run wild? What do you come up with? Is it out of this world or is it something you see yourself achieving soon? What do your wildest dreams consist of? Are you adventuring around, working with others, or just seeking better health? Imagine that you could calm your mind, achieve your...
By Denisse Alvarez of the Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Arizona Free cash you didn’t know you had? It sounds like a dream come true, but it’s actually a trick many consumers have reported to BBB.org/ScamTracker. In this scheme, con artists use the false promise of unclaimed rewards to fool consumers into giving up their credit card...
By Ron Samuelsen I have a healthy respect for nature, even the slithering kind! Recently, my wife and I watched three little birds consciously approach and inspect a small coachwhip snake in our yard. It was a fascinating interaction as the birds circled, probed, and approached while the coiled snake watched and sensed its potential meal. Even...
By Article Author Prepaid cards work like debit cards with one significant difference. The card is not linked to your checking account, which means you must deposit money onto the card to use it. But, like debit cards, it can be used almost anywhere. The ability to use the prepaid card as a credit card is one of its most attractive features. Make...
By TMC HealthCare ‘Tis the season … to start running. Fall in Tucson means pumpkin-spice-everything, shorter days and slightly cooler temps. It’s a magical season and the perfect time to start an outdoor exercise routine, such as running. We know the thought of running can be daunting, but if you feel inspired to try it, we’re here to help with...
By Susan Summers Right after Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes “Giving Tuesday,” which this year falls on December 3rd. It is a global day of giving that harnesses the generosity of millions of people around the world in supporting causes they believe in, through donations and service, at the community level. It also comes at the...
By John Simpson The month of September was slightly warmer than average as the Tucson airport recorded the 32nd warmest September on record. The high temperatures were slightly below average, but the nighttime lows were above average, resulting in the overall monthly temperature to be 0.6 degrees warmer than the 30-year average. Rainfall for the...
