By Rick Bass I believe our growing community has the potential to be the next “Blue Zone.” Blue Zones are locations throughout the world where people have eluded heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and several types of cancer. I know from my work as a crisis counselor and suicide prevention specialist, our health is our greatest wealth. Family...
“Strive not to be a success, but to be of Value.” – Albert Einstein By Christine Anderson Ferraris You don’t have to quit your job and go into debt to start a business. It’s often a good idea to start slowly to allow the freedom to experiment and learn as you go. Generally speaking, service businesses are the businesses that require the smallest...
Four saguaro cactus enjoy the Tucson sunset in this stunning photograph from Bel Coulson. View more of her work at photographybybel.com.
By John Simpson Very warm and dry summed up the month of November for southern Arizona. I only recorded 0.01” of rain (almost nothing), which is well below my 11-year November average of 0.62.” The Tucson airport also recorded 0.01” and it’s 30-year November average is 0.56.” Rainfall throughout the Vail area was pretty consistent with 0 to a few...
By Amanda Nelson Well, here we go. It is the end of a year and soon the begging of a new year. And like clockwork we start to make goals and swear this is the year we will be sticking with it. 2022 can be your year, but there are 4 things you should do before even attempting your New Year’s goals. Taking these steps will help you analyze your...
By Bailey BreedingCommunity Relations Intern Here at the Rincon Valley Fire District, we are on a mission to ensure our community is prepared for whatever might happen. Most house fires occur during winter months, and with the temperatures dropping, it is important to be ready if anything happens.Being prepared is made easier with a few simple...
By Hughes Federal Credit Union If you’ve been exploring ways to pay fewer fees and get more out of your banking, it might be time to consider a credit union. While both credit unions and banks offer similar products and services like checking and savings accounts, loans, and credit cards, there are fundamental distinctions between the two that...
By Tucson Medical Center Ever wondered where that headache came from? While men and women suffer from headaches for a number of reasons – dehydration, age, family history – levels of estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that regulate menstrual cycles and pregnancy, can play a role in headaches and migraines. Let’s get this straight:...
By Patrick Whitehurst The year 2022 is upon us. In my mind, however, it should still be early 2021, but time is ever elusive and waits for no one. In 2020, I set my eyes upon a total of thirty books. This last year, in 2021, I read only fifteen. No clue what happened. I read some amazing work, however, written by some amazing authors, and thought...
By Jill WellsFamily Resources & Community CoordinatorVail School District The holiday season is a special time of year. It is a time for parties, joy, singing, celebration, families, get togethers, and the exchanging of gifts. It is the perfect time for moving beyond ourselves and giving. For families who are struggling economically, it can...
