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Creativity Meets Wellness

Hello, I’m Lisa, a new resident of the Vail area in Tucson. I have worked in a creative capacity for my entire career and am creative by nature. I am happy to be here chatting with you. For my first article, I’ll start by talking about my regular topic, “creative wellness.” I plan to become a regular feature in the Vail...

In CdT – September 2023

CdT Community Alliance Although the alliance takes a summer hiatus, the board continues to serve the community.  During the school break, the area in front of Sycamore and Corona Foothills schools that is between the asphalt walking path and Houghton Road was treated with preemergent to control the weeds.  On Make a Difference Day on Saturday...

Three Years in Vail

Three is a special number in Judaism. There is a Hebrew and Talmudic word called “Chazakah.” The definition of the word is, “the status of permanence that is established when an event repeats itself three times.”   This year will be our third time holding High Holiday services right here in Vail and South East Tucson.   It is a...

June 2023 Climate Report

The key takeaway from this June was below average temperatures and essentially no rainfall. This is the first June with below average temperatures since 2009 and was the 44th warmest June in Tucson since records began. Last year (2022) was the 5th warmest June and two years ago (2021) was the hottest June on record. It was nice break this June...

Storytellers

Many authors create content that thrives on storytelling and sharing organizational environments that are succeeding in leadership and emotional intelligence with consistency. While the story shared may or may not be the whole truth as it happened, a storyteller’s truth is enough truth for the population to run with their own perspective...

The Thief of Disconnection: An Explanation of the Epidemic of Depression and Suicide Part 1 of 3

There are numerous headlines today talking about the mental health crisis that is happening in our country. Like many Americans I have found myself struggling over the years with depression and thoughts of suicide. This is my story of how I have found that life is worth living. I am a psychotherapist, and I have been working in mental health since...