By Tommy Acosta — What is a life anyway? A single “life?” Is it nothing more than a collection of emotions and thoughts, reverberating pain and pleasure, hopes, dreams and fear? Are we merely meat; flesh and blood creations encapsulating what we believe is a soul? Or is a single life the microcosm and macrocosm of human life on earth, each one of us a unique representation of who we believe we are and the whole of humanity at once? We are born. We grow old. We die. Everything we experience is but a dream between those two points. Or…
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Camp Verde AZ — Come and honor the veterans who served and fought during the Vietnam War. The recognition begins Wednesday, March 29, 2023 and ends Sunday, April 2, 2023. Below are all the details promoting this patriotic event and organizers are hoping for a solid support from the community in recognizing the brave men and women that fought in this war.
Several neighborhoods again in GO status due to flooding Post Date: 03/22/2023 6:52 a.m. SEDONA, Ariz. – Similar to last week, and due to elevated water levels in Oak Creek, the following areas are in GO status to evacuate immediately if you haven’t left already: Trails End Rd Trails End Ln Blackhawk Ln Newcastle Ln Oak Creek Mobilodge Copper Cliffs Dr Copper Cliffs Ln Sycamore Rd the Villas at Poco Diablo Resort Center for the New Age Rancho Sedona RV park houses north of the Rancho Sedona RV park on Bear Wallow Ln Where to evacuate Evacuate to a shelter…
Sedona AZ News — Renowned flamenco guitarist Esteban, is set to perform at the Sound Bites Grill’s Celebrity Showroom stage on Saturday, March 25, 7 to 9 p.m. A master of the flamenco genre, Esteban began playing guitar at the tender age of eight and has since become one of the most celebrated musicians in the genre. Born as Stephen Paul, he moved to Spain in his late teens to immerse himself in the world of flamenco, studying under some of the greatest guitarists of the time. Over the years, Esteban has mesmerized audiences with his virtuosic playing and soulful…
By Judy Neiman Sedona, AZ — I’d been waiting for the gunshot for over an hour. After struggling down the thirty-foot, grassy, steep creek bank, I’d removed my white bobbysocks, and ugly brown shoes. I sat in the warm sand, letting the cool water dribble over my toes and rubbing my heels in the sand. Our family dog, Pet, a small, short-haired, white with brown spots terrier, rested beside me. The stream was only about two feet wide at this time of the year. When it rained up North, the creek would flood from bank to bank with a thirty-foot-high…
Sedona AZ : Outsiders may not be aware of it, but the music scene in Sedona has always been rich and exciting. Beloved spots like Sound Bites Grill and Mooney’s Irish Pub have been providing great food and music for years, and have been graced with the presence of musical acts from up-and-coming performers to seasoned entertainers. Indeed, the city’s love of music has also been a driving force for world-renowned acts that can call Sedona home. Sedona may not be a big city, it may not have the musical heritage of Nashvillor Compton, but we do have some big-name artists who…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ — Don’t mess with symbols. Just ask author Dan Brown’s character Robert Landon. The worth of symbols cannot be measured. Symbols make the world-go-round. Symbols carry the weight of a thousand words and meanings. Symbols represent reality boiled down to the bone. Symbols evoke profound emotions and memories—at a very primal level of our being—often without our making rational or conscious connections. They fuel our imagination. Symbols enable us to access aspects of our existence that cannot be accessed in any other way. Symbols are used in all facets of human endeavor. One can only…
By Steve Segner Sedna, AZ News: City officials are considering the installation of a grassy area at the local dog park, which is proving to be a terrible idea. The consistent running of the dogs at the park will create an uneven surface that is unable to properly absorb water, meaning that an over-saturation of water would be required in order to make the grass look healthy, but this would only lead to mud puddles and barren patches. Furthermore, due to the hot climate of the area, the grass would be rendered dormant during the winter months and with regular…
Sedona, AZ News — For those wondering where the extremely loud jet noise came from yesterday, they were caused by two F35 fighter jets flying over Sedona Airport. Apparently, the jets came from Yuma Arizona and were practicing approaching landings on a short runway, like an aircraft carrier’s. According to Wikipedia, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strikemissions. It is also able to provide electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Lockheed Martin is the prime F-35 contractor,…
Sedona, AZ — Did you know that you can help your dog or cat heal by simply rubbing their paws in specific points for specific duration. Learn about the healing power of pet reflexology and improve the quality of life for you and your beloved pet. Learn more HERE. Buy your book HERE What if there was a magical way to help your pets feel happier and healthier right at your fingertips? Well, now there is. Master Reflexologist Thomas Acosta has developed an innovative holistic method for improving their health and well-being with the power of the ancient healing art…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — There they go shooting themselves in the foot again. It was bad enough when Republicans took down Roe vs Wade, but now they want to derail Biden’s effort to forgive student loans. Bad, bad strategy, considering the damage their stand against abortion caused the party in the mid-term elections. They could have had the Senate to boot. The Supreme Court blew the seal. And who comes out of this smelling like a rose should the student loan forgiveness efforts go the same route as Roe vs Wade? Biden of course. Whether SCOTUS lets it go…
Sedona, AZ: A major snow storm dumped more than six inches of snow overnight, turning Red Rock Country into a winter wonderland. Brief power outages have been reported and side streets remain covered with snow creating hazardous driving conditions around town. People are finding it difficult to even drive out of their driveways. The heavy snow has also downed trees and S.R. 89A remains closed between Flagstaff and Sedona. Drivers are urged to drive with extreme caution and not to travel if not necessary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBTbQEXoYEs I-17 northbound partially reopens; several high country highways remain closed Interstate 17 northbound has reopened between…
Sedona AZ — Welcome to the City of Sedona’s monthly newsletter! This is to help keep residents informed on City happenings. Read on for a round up of interesting news, events and announcements.
By Scott Jablow, Sedona Mayor Sedona,Az — Hello Sedona.Biz Readers: I wanted to share some actions I have taken on your behalf during my first few months as your new mayor: This past January we held our annual retreat where we discussed Council Priorities for 2023/24 focusing on the following items: reducing congestion on city roads and at trailheads, implementing new transit options, enhancing regulations on short-term rentals and OHVs, partnering with developers to build workforce housing, improving communications with residents, and continuing to provide new amenities for local residents. Some new projects include an evaluation of the acquisition of…
By Scott Jablow, Sedona Mayor Hello Sedona.Biz Readers: I wanted to share some actions I have taken on your behalf during my first few months as your new mayor: Before the end of the year, Council met with our two new State Legislators Senator Ken Bennett, and Representative Dr. Selina Bliss. We explained the important issues facing Sedona and the help we need from the state legislature to address these critical issues. We are fortunate to have previously developed a relationship with Representative Quang Nguyen with whom we have been working to change laws related to OHVs. I visited with…