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...
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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...
“How to Be Everything” by Emilie Wapnick is a revitalizing and empowering guide for individuals with a plethora of career interests who have often been misunderstood, labeled as scattered, lazy, and lacking ambition. Wapnick challenges the notion that there is something inherently wrong with having multiple passions and provides...
One week after completing the 2023 school year, a group of Vail Vikings Football and Cheer rolled up their sleeves and rolled out paint. Parents, coaches and student athletes took part in a community service project, volunteering their time and expertise to help beautify the shoe room at the Vail Depot Thrift Store. Led by assistant coach Ryan...
Notice for a moment your own breath, then that you never pay it any attention, yet you’re still alive! How consciously are you living and breathing? When you’re sleeping, you don’t have to “try” to breathe – your sympathetic nervous system, in charge of involuntary body actions like sweating and heartbeats and pupil dilation, keeps you alive. It’s...
Beauty Tip Avoid over applying matte makeup and heavy chalky powder. They absorb skins natural oils and glow. Instead, consider cream makeup with moisturizers to boost defininition. Look for words like radiance, laminating, or glow on the bottle. Health Tip A quick night time dieting trick is to brush and floss after dinner. Then when that evening...
When it comes to maintaining a pest-free home, one particular summer insect that often causes concern for Vail residents is the paper wasp. Recognizable by their unique nests and stinging reputation, paper wasps can pose a threat to both property and people. Understanding Paper Wasps Paper wasps are a common type of wasp found in Vail and...
The “HF” airwaves have been relatively quiet. The 2-meter band has also had some odd conditions. Local Tucson stations that typically come in great are now coming in half scale and noisy – meaning a station’s audio is weak and/or scratchy. In the cooler morning things are about normal. By 11:00-12:00 noon, the sun’s...
Seven students from Corona Foothills Middle School headed to Michigan State University in May to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. After winning first place at the regional and state competitions, Vail Unified School District’s only Odyssey of the Mind team competed against teams from all over the U.S. and 33 other countries and...
Ricardo Gonzales known as Mr. Ricky, Sycamore Elementary, is a long-time resident of Corona de Tucson, He has been a crossing guard for several years and has always been kind, respectful, and loving. Mr. Ricky handles traffic, parents, and students with grace. He does an excellent job deescalating conflict at this busy area and always ensures...