Author: Tommy

By Bear Howard Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, AZ —  made the mistake of going out to pick up a few things from Bashas on Saturday afternoon, December 28. Dumb move, I should have known better. Going up Cooks Hill, I could already see the line of cars beginning to back up to the light at Airport Rd. Click to hear narration by AI. I thought, “No big deal, I’ll just get in and out of Bashas, grab my stuff, and head home.” But wait a minute – the line wasn’t just at the light. It was now stretching all the…

By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — Stoned. Drunk. Wasted. Pickled. Trashed. Messed Up. Buzzed. Smashed. Hammered. Plastered. Tanked. Lit. Sloshed. Drugged. Loaded. Sauced: These are just a few of the many words we use to describe one who is under the influence. But why is it that people feel the need to escape reality by ingesting alcohol or drugs? What drives this seemingly universal thirst for relief? Every day, we’re inundated with headlines about the latest cocaine or fentanyl bust, as government agencies assure they’re working tirelessly to eradicate illegal drugs from society. Yet, the use of legal substances—those prescribed…

By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — Why is it easier, in general, to eat than to exercise? How does the mind determine when a function is ready, or its level of operation or completion in an instance? Conceptually, there are configurations for various functions of internal senses, defining the limits and the extents of their activities from the mind. This means that the ways they function are principally determined by the arrangements [or measures] of the components of mind. So, if an individual is appetitive or has other sensations in the body, it indicates that there is a specific arrangement…

By Amaya Gayle Gregory Will you celebrate life, your life, right now, right here, exactly as it appears? You can do what you’re going to do and still celebrate. Can you stop … and sit down … and let life be as it is or are you still jonesing for a fight, even a small one, so much so that you’re missing out on the celebration? What’s on your list of wrongs to right, of failures to turn into success? What can’t you forgive? Who stands center stage in your suspect parade? They will still be here. They aren’t going…

Yavapai County News – On December 9, 2024, Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Michael R. Bluff sentenced John Andrew Walton Eisenbeiss, 42, of Flagstaff to 13.5 years in the Arizona State Prison. The sentence followed an October 25, 2024 trial in which a Yavapai County Jury found Eisenbeiss guilty of Burglary in the First Degree, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and various other felonies. Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane thanked the jurors for their careful attention to the facts, and commended Deputy Yavapai County Attorney Patti Wortman for meticulously preparing and presenting the case at trial. County Attorney McGrane…

Prescott News – Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic duo Ryanhood got their first break as street performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted by a college booking agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where Campus Activities Magazine would name them “one of the most requested acts by college buyers all across the country.” They’ve since gone on to perform more than 1500 shows in 47 U.S. states and have shared stages with Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Train, and many more. Cameron Hood’s rich and folky lead vocals, Ryan…

… around 10P I started going through some of the old family and friends folders and spent a lot of time reliving the joys stored in those images. I worked a number of them up with the idea of sharing with the family and friends who are pictured in them and just a few minutes ago realized I hadn’t gone through any to get out tonight … OUCH! So here are a few of me that I had worked up and one of Bell Rock after a snow storm. The top photo is a shot I took of Bell Rock…

Sedona News – The University Women of Sedona (UWoS) will host their next informational meeting on Monday, January 6 at 9:30 a.m. when Kate Morrill, interim Executive Director and Grants Manager, will present with an update about Manzanita Outreach. Manzanita Outreach is a Verde Valley-based 501(c)(3), Arizona Non-Profit and the largest food assistance provider in Yavapai county. Its’ goal is to make the county the first food-secure county in America. “There is plenty of food, but getting it to the people who need it most takes a community effort”, says Morrill. She will be reviewing Manzanita Outreach’s many programs, including…

By Rabbi Alicia Magal The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Erev Shabbat services begin at 5:30 pm on Friday, January 3, 2025, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. Rabbi Magal will chant from the Torah portion Vayigash (Genesis 44:18 – 47:27), telling of Joseph revealing himself at last to his brothers. He urges them to bring their father Jacob down with all the rest of the family to settle in…

By Bear Howard Bear Howard Chronicles  Listen to narration by Ai. One notable recent development is the recommendation from the City’s marketing committee, the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), to continue the partnership between Sedona and the local Chamber of Commerce for managing the Uptown Visitors Center. This center has served as the heart of Sedona’s “Welcome to Sedona” outreach, offering personalized, face-to-face interactions with visitors since the 1950s. Additionally, TAB approved a $100,000 request to acquire and install electronic visitor information kiosks, adopting a digital approach to assisting visitors. However, it does raise the question of why the city is…

… I had thought about putting a neat composite together for Christmas, but as I went through family and other photos my mind wandered to other times and previous years and blessings that were lived and so here we go … the top photo is a shot of Corky in September of 2013 a little less than two months before she passed … we started dating in May of 1958 and married in August of 1959 when we were both 21 … first Christmas together in 1958 thanks to my taking unauthorized time off from my duties as an instructor…

Efficient resource allocation is crucial for businesses looking to scale their operations successfully. As companies grow, managing resources like time, finances, and personnel becomes increasingly complex, often requiring strategic adjustments to avoid inefficiencies or bottlenecks. This article explores proven approaches to resource optimization that enable companies to scale effectively while staying aligned with their goals and maintaining flexibility in a dynamic market environment. Saving Time on Data In today’s competitive business landscape, the ability to allocate resources strategically is essential for achieving sustainable growth. Businesses that utilize data-driven insights can optimize their resource allocation, enhancing efficiency and performance. One practical…

Sedona, AZ — We often think of a technological revolution as the rapid emergence of cutting-edge gadgets, artificial intelligence, or advanced computing power. But as humanity moves forward, it’s becoming clear that the most significant “new technology” might actually be us. Our innate capacities—like psychic abilities, healing powers, and access to akashic records—are beginning to surface in ways we once only dreamed of. This revolution challenges us to look inward, discover our potential, and learn to harness these deeper layers of our consciousness. What Does It Mean to Be “The Technology”? A technological revolution replaces old methodologies with innovations that…

… the seemingly never ending battle to reduce photos in my portfolio is ongoing, but shots like this are on the save list … I’ve gone through almost all of them this year and now I have started through them again and am ruthlessly deleting photos and in some cases deleting entire folders of images … about a thousand images in the last week … about ten thousand to go. The Great Blue Heron above was part of a feeding frenzy that was going on … maybe five or six dozen herons and a couple of dozen Great Egrets, plus Cormorants and many others…

Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Count of Monte Cristo”, showing Jan. 3-9 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfligH-6Hlw Arrested on his wedding day for a crime he didn’t commit, Edmond Dantes spends fourteen years in prison. After a daring escape, he becomes the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo and seeks revenge on the three men who betrayed him. An epic and lavish revenge story, “The Count of Monte Cristo” is a landmark adaptation of a classic novel that has been a hit with critics and audiences…