I’ve sometimes been accused of seeking out a bit of drama to add some spice to my life, and I admit–I am guilty as charged. But it has always been the “wow factor” of things in the world that get me worked up and float my boat. The recent photos from NASA and the Webb telescope showing our universe as it existed 13 billion years ago is a...
Let’s get this straight, you saw the photo that goes along with this article and you still decided to read it? Kudos to you! You are one tough cookie! If you have not already had the pleasure, let me introduce you to a creature of many names; sun spider, camel spider and wind scorpion. Whatever your preferred name is, I think that we can all...
Walter Vail stepped out of a stagecoach onto the dusty streets of Tucson in 1876. Twenty-four years old, with a keen sense of purpose, Walter intended to become a successful businessman and rancher. Walter left New Jersey soon after turning 21. His quest led him to Virginia City, Nevada where he worked as a time keeper in the silver mines. By all...
The movement to incorporate Vail has started again. It was defeated a few years ago for very good reasons. But now that they are collecting donations, at least one of them being “generous,” they say, they may be planning to mount an aggressive campaign again. They wouldn’t be doing this “mission” to “explore interest and viability“ unless they...
Vail homeowners call us about all sorts of pests–most of all, spiders. During the warm, wet monsoon season these calls only become more frequent. Here are five common spiders in Arizona, and what you need to know about them. Arizona Brown SpiderThe Arizona brown spider is the close cousin to the brown recluse spider and has similar features...
Beauty TipThe days are longer, temperatures are higher, and no one wants to deal with a complicated beauty regime. Fortunately, we can live in a hat all summer and still look stylish. The trick is to make sure you can see hair under your hat. Consider a loose low side ponytail, braid or bun, with a few wisps framing your face. Health...
Monday, August 1, 2:30 p.m.Arizona Senior Academy —Lecture by Emma Califf, Invertebrate Keeper, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, “Collecting, Rearing, and Representing Invertebrates.” 13715 E. Langtry Lane off Old Spanish Trail Friday, August 5, 11:30 a.m.Arizona Senior Academy —Concert, Violinist Heather Hardy and Guitarist/dobro player Alvin Blaine...
Our volunteer cactus rescue crews work with developers to rescue cactus before the building lot is cleared. The plants are then sold to the public at great prices. The Society can rescue Saguaros up to 4 feet tall. We sell them at $30 per foot versus the $70 to $100 most nurseries charge. Barrel and Ocotillo are very reasonably priced. To get a...
By Chuck Colbath Education has always been very important to our family. Among others, my grandmother, her sister, their aunt, my sister, my father and his brother, were all teachers. When my grandmother and her sister were studying to be teachers, it included 60 mile rides to the school in an open Model T Ford or a stagecoach during the harsh New...
by Sheila Storm Starting this Saturday, July 16, Sabino Canyon Crawler will offer a night ride at 8 p.m. on Saturdays through October at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Tickets may be purchased online atwww.SabinoCanyonCrawler.comThe Crawler shuttle seats up to 60 people and depending on demand, two shuttles might be in service for a capacity...
