Arizona sits squarely amid the Termite Belt—the band of southern states where termites are most prevalent—and the damage they cause costs homeowners billions of dollars every year. In Vail, they’re most active in late summer and fall due to the summer monsoons which create the ideal warm, moist weather conditions for them to thrive. Searching for...
November is a time to sit back and think about all the things in your life. Who, and what, helped you become the person you are today. It’s a time of thankfulness and gratitude. But sometimes we might not understand or know how to show someone we appreciate them. There are many ways to show appreciation for someone. Some of the most known ones are...
Economic headlines have been a bit scary lately. Housing sales are down, interest rates are up, stocks are down, inflation is way up. The labor market has been pretty darn good for those willing to work hard. Many have quit and moved on to a better job with higher pay. Is it time to take a step back, take a breath, and look at the bigger picture...
Veterans Day 2022 Military service, by its nature, is temporary. The legacy of that service, however, can benefit generations for centuries. Veterans Day can be traced to the armistice which ended World War I. Though the peace of that treaty did not survive the fascist tyrannies of Hitler and Mussolini, the freedom enjoyed by Europeans today is...
The Vailready.wordpress.com web site has several Vail Area YouTube videos dedicated to our unique and rare ecoregion of the great Sonoran Desert. These amazing natural areas are close to most locations from the Greater Vail Area – usually within 30 minutes or less by vehicle. It is my hope that our Vail area residents will value our preserved...
My experience with breast cancer By Karen Bova While sitting in my recliner one evening, I felt a hard lump on my chest above my breast. It didn’t hurt, but felt hard and ominous. I asked my husband to feel it because it did not seem to be on the breast itself. He wasn’t sure either, but thought I should have it checked. I made an appointment with...
By Anne Gibson Incorporate Vail Arizona (?) continues to involve more and more residents into the movement with their expertise and volunteer hours. “We deeply appreciate the volunteer hours, with no pay except our sincere gratitude, being provided by these professional members of the Technical Advisory Committee and our loyal Ambassadors,” said...
By Hollie Warnick Where do you go when you need quality items for a reasonable price on a budget? Why the Vail Depot Thrift Store, of course! As you make your way through the “downtown Vail” area, you may notice some tempting items on display outside the store. If you’re stopped waiting for a train, it may be the Universe’s invitation to pop on in...
The Rabbi’s Corner Jewish holidays are generally the same every year. We eat the same foods and observe religious traditions, retell the same stories, and contemplate their messages. But the theme of the Sukkot festival (that we just finished celebrating) changed drastically once every seven years in biblical times and has special lessons...
By Chuck Colbath At Bavilon Salon caring is behind everything we do, and we work very hard to provide an environment that has your comfort and well-being foremost in mind. Many new clients are surprised to see that each of our stylist stations has its own sink. That’s by design. Recently, one of our new clients said she really appreciated not...
