By Ted Grussing … in abundance and always there to be savored and appreciated by all … we live on an incredibly beautiful planet and sometimes get so caught up in the day to day stuff that it is easy to not look out the window or look up at the sky and see that there really is something beyond our homes, gardens and offices … this is planet earth that we get to spend time on and while it cares not whether we are here or not it’s a very cool place to be and we should take advantage…
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Sedona AZ January 19, 2015) – “Hello there, fans! My name is Redmond, the most handsome hound: I’m a bouncey, playful, wiggley guy. I’m big and strong and a great loose-leash walker on my harness and a favorite among my friends here at the shelter. Can’t wait to go home with you! You can see more pictures of me here.” Come by and take a tour of the shelter and see all the wonderful dogs and cats that are eager to be your new best friend. Stop by anytime seven days a week from 10am to 4pm, or go by PetSmart daily…
By Robyn Prud’homme-Bauer Verde Valley AZ (January 19, 2015) – On February 7, 2015, the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley is celebrating the idea of a nonpartisan civic organization to provide the education and the experience the public needs to assure the success of democracy – The League of Women Voters! With passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920 that gave women the right to vote, the League of Women Voters was formed with the thought that women needed enlightenment and encouragement to vote.
By Arthur Poole Sedona AZ (January 19, 2015) – The Oak Creek Apples Macintosh User Group will meet on Wednesday, January 21, at the Elks Lodge off Airport Road in West Sedona. Beginning at 5:00 PM: Continuing our regular sessions of “Mac Basics and Beyond”, local Mac/PC consultant Alan Gore will field any questions the audience might have about the Mac. At this session, please feel free to ask any Apple-related question, from the most basic to the most advanced.
Sedona AZ (January 18, 2015) – Kenya elephants and Masaai culture were passions of Lynne Leakey, a long-time Sedona resident and a leading Africa tour guide for 40+ years, before she passed away suddenly while on safari last summer. She had been planning a July, 2015 safari especially designed for Sedona residents. You can experience vicariously what Lynne had in mind at a tribute to her life and work, put together by some of her closest Sedona friends, on Friday, January 23 at the Yavapai College Sedona campus, room 34 (on Cultural Park Rd, across Rte 89A from Red Rock High…
Sedona AZ (January 18, 2015) – For those of you who grew up loving Frank Sinatra’s voice and music you are in for a special treat Saturday, Jan. 24, when the Sedona Red Rock High School Booster Club puts on its Sedonalicious Evening special tribute to Old Blue Eyes as part of its fundraising efforts for students and sports. Performing the tribute to Sinatra and his contemporaries for the event titled “An Evening With Frank Sinatra and Friends” will be world-renowned celebrity impersonator Robbie Howard coming straight from Las Vegas to bring the music, comedy, wit and charisma of Sinatra’s…
By Ted Grussing … I rather suspect that this little guy/gal doesn’t really care what name we assign to it … it simply is and along with a lot of other tweety birds, sparrows and finches it relishes in the safety of our Desert Olive tree/bushes. No Coopers Hawk is going to penetrate this tightly packed maze of branches … I rather suspect that this is a female Sparrow, but will wait for Eric or someone else to enlighten me. I shot this late afternoon with the new 100/400 and the 1.4 extender on it as Eric wanted to see…
By Tina Allegrezza Sedona AZ (January 17, 2015) – As we look forward to 2015, we are excited about the possibilities of a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year for Red Rose Inspiration For Animals, a nonprofit 501(c) 3 based here in Sedona. We are pleased to be making a difference for animals in variety of unique ways throughout the Verde Valley. As Founder of this organization, Red Rose has by far exceeded many of my expectations in this wonderful community that I proudly call home. We are now entering our 6th year and I would like to take this…
Clarkdale AZ (January 17, 2015) – Made In Clarkdale’s The Corner Gallery held an intimate opening last week to introduce the latest show, “Two Men and Their Art”. Michael L. Turner, the popular glass and Mylar artist, has invited his friend D. Allen Schauffler, a new local artist working in wood and stone, to join him in the current Corner Gallery show.
By Ted Grussing … for about the past 4.5 billion years our little planet has been undergoing constant change … we have had several atmospheres and only the latest one is hospitable to human and other carbon based life forms … and the oxygen content of the atmosphere has varied from a low of about 10% to a high of about 35% over the past 500 million years. At 10% combustion is not possible … no fire … at 35% spontaneous combustion in rain forests … I kinda like the present 21% which works well for we humans. A recent…
By Ted Grussing … a Great Blue Heron overflew three Canvasbacks as he was crossing the pond to his favorite fishing spot on the other side … the simple elegance of a large predator comfortable in his place in the world … visiting his own grocery store … fresh seafood and ready to eat. I took this shot last Sunday whilst sitting by the side of one of the ponds observing and relaxing among the beautiful creatures and a little sunshine to go along with it.
An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses! Cornville AZ (January 14, 2015) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause! We need volunteers for Horse Care and to assist clients in our Therapeutic Riding Program.
By Mary Cravets, Business Coach & Speaker Sedona AZ (January 14, 2015) – Recently I heard about a very well-known Business Coach who charged $10,000 for a two-day one-on-one retreat at her home. This is a high, yet reasonable fee for any Coach who can deliver on promised results. This Coach, however, did not deliver the promised results, and instead used the majority of the two days to show off her lavish lifestyle… and then pitch her $25,000 program. As a Business Coach myself, this story just burned me up inside, because this kind of situation reflects on my entire…
By Ted Grussing … and light and a few nice colors describe a late afternoon flight up north last week. I took this shot shortly before we cut a trail back to Sedona so we could land a minute or so before sunset. We climbed up to I think just shy of 15,000’ so that we could get shots of the shadow of the San Francisco Peaks extending outwards almost to the Little Colorado River … anyhow it was pretty cool getting the shot and with the Painted Desert assuming a nice color as well.
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2015) – Beginning on the first Friday in February artists Therese Black and Mary Helsaple are creating paper “Hearts for Peace and Love” to be sent to military and civilian personnel responding to the Ebola crisis. They are asking the public to participate by stopping by The Village Gallery of Local Artists, February 6, 7, and 8 to pick out, create or sign a “Heart of Peace and Love”, that will be sent to personnel involved in this crisis.