As I write this article, on Friday the 24th of June, I notice that the sky is starting to grow dark and I hear the sounds of distant rumble. It is my favorite time of the year! To me, July is a festive month, not only because of the 4th of July celebrations, but also due to the thunderstorms that often happen in July. Technically, while monsoon...
The Colossal Fourth Committee is pleased to bring our first Fourth of July event to Vail. This dream came about because of many people with a passion for our great community. The Vail Preservation Society, under the leadership of J.J. Lamb, has been gracious to be the parent organization to sponsor the event. J.J.’s work on the Vail Connects /...
Visit Tucson is a nonprofit organization that offers destination marketing services to attract and provide Tucson visitors with their ideal travel and meeting experiences. Recently, this organization presented their 2016-2017 Marketing Plan at their Annual Meeting. Their initiatives are similar to Pima County’s Economic Development Plan. Pima...
Let us help you lose weight and keep it off. Do you feel tired and feel like you keep putting on the pounds very quickly? Are you fed-up with weight loss fads that promise to make you skinny instantly? Well, look no further. Healthy weight loss requires lifestyle change to include a nutrient dense diet, portion control, exercise and stress...
Economic development must be the cornerstone of everything the Pima County Board of Supervisors does and is the cornerstone of why I am running to work for you in District Four. All Board decisions should be viewed through this lens. I will bring my vision and expertise to the Board as both an employer and civic leader for more than forty years...
With the long and endless hours of summer in full swing, what could be better than a nice novel to read whether by the beach, poolside, or even just in the comfort of your home? Without further ado, here are my recommendations for the top five summer reads! 5. Passenger by Alexander Bracken: Violin prodigy Etta Spencer was completely unprepared...
The power of our relationships determines how powerfully we live our own lives. Life outcomes depend on our relationship with ourselves and others. It is important that we are willing to look at how we treat ourselves and how that affects our life and those around us. How we show up in relation to ourselves determines how we are with people in our...
This year already has seen some of the hottest days in Tucson history. Tragically, the intense heat has claimed the lives of hikers unprepared for the local climes. To stay safe, it’s vital to understand the signs and progression of heat illness, and be prepared to prevent it. Bottom line: heat can kill, and quickly. Our bodies need time to...
Hi Claire, I read your column every month and wanted to share this dream I had. Maybe you can shed some light on its meaning. I typically do not remember dreams. I sleep heavily (a bomb could go off and I wouldn’t hear it). Anyway, I was not in a deep sleep, and I think that’s why I remember the dream. I was out in front of a ranch-style house...
While we are hearing a lot about the upcoming Presidential election, it is just as important, if not more so, to be informed about what is happening at the local level. This year, we have several critical legislative positions on the ballot. As is evident in national presidential politics, primary elections are key to getting quality...
