by Anne Gibson “Hurry Up and Wait” may be appropriate. Here in the Southeast Pima County service area, the staff members of the Gibson-Esmond Station Library are ready and anxious to open fully in order to adequately serve you. The key word is fully. On May 14th, Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry continued health and safety measures...
By Hollie Warnick Marc Anthony once said, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” How many of us are doing exactly what we love? Do you love your job? Are you happy with your achievements in life? Hopefully you enjoy some fulfillment in your life. If not, what’s missing? Often, we don’t realize that we are stuck in...
Here you will find some of our recommended Southern Arizona back roads with links to more information. But first, there are a few things you might consider. Southern Arizona back roads are generally scenic and most will also transport you back in history a hundred years or more. Many of our recommended back roads are paved. Some are not. Our...
Beauty Tip: If you want the scent of your cologne to last longer, store it in the fridge. Keeping it cool specially during the spring and summer months feels extra refreshing when applying to skin. Note, do not put in freezer, as extreme cold can upset the balance of some delicate perfumes. Health tip: The saying “cool as a cucumber”...
Neighbors and friends, By Ventura Tounsel Please enjoy the poem below written by a US Navy Veteran. As you read it, hear his heart and know the men and women of Post 109 are proud to be a part of this community and we forward to continuing to serve in it, making it the great community it is. Our Beginning The Fourth of JulyThe 1770’s, both good...
By George Mower The Vail Community is a wonderful place to live. We love the beauty of the desert surroundings, the slower pace of life, and the friendly atmosphere, etc. However, there are people right here in our community who are in need of a lifeline. The Greater Vail Community ReSources Food Bank (Food Bank) provides a partial lifeline for...
By Rob Samuelsen Many years ago my father decided to rent a Jeep in Moab, Utah to explore parts of Canyonlands National Park. At the rental desk, the attendant told my father that he was prohibited from going to Elephant Hill but other trails were open. As a teenager, the Elephant Hill prohibition made such a strong impression on me that it has...
By Kelly Walker How would you like to see Governor Doug Ducey escorting an elderly widow to her seat at an event…or Regina Romero taking out the trash? On August 7, Viva Coffee House will host bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza, starting with a sold-out “Coffee with Dinesh” at Viva, followed by a larger-venue...
By David H. Levy with Roy L. Bishop Gravity is one of the most fundamental things in physics. Everything and everyone has gravity. The more massive something is, the more gravity it has. When you jump into the air, Earth’s gravity brings you back down. What you cannot see while you are in the air is that your gravity brings Earth towards you just...
In July 2021 (this month) Vail’s own, Alyssa Diaz, is headed to Orlando, FL to compete on an International level! She is your reigning Royal International Miss Arizona Teen 2021 and her platform is on Instagram @BELIEVEinaCUREforCANCER. She is the Youth Ambassador for the Tucson American Cancer Society and coordinates their social media. She also...
