By Ted Grussing… of necessity this will be a short email tonight as I am leaving for the lake in just over five hours and need a little sleep before heading down there.
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By Amaya Gayle GregoryTears are running down my cheeks. God, I love life. I read this quote, “If you could see your whole life start to finish, would you change anything?” With that simple question I dropped to my knees. There is nothing I would change, nothing I could change in this holy hologram, and knowing that, accepting the limits of this separate self absolutely, rather than detracting from the beauty, it makes it ferociously precious. Human beings are devastatingly beautiful, genuinely resilient and most have not an inkling of the true majesty hiding in plain sight.
By Peter CutlerAfter reading spiritual teacher Jeff Foster’s experiences of his suffering from Lyme disease today, it reminded me of my own experience of suffering from a recent spinal disc injury.For four days the pain was blinding and continuous 24/7. The most surprising was the suffering. I had not experienced suffering in some time and had become unfamiliar with it. For almost two days I experienced suffering which was related entirely to a sense of self. It was a brilliant, humbling, and needed wake-up call that perhaps I still had some spiritual work to do. You think? This process never…
Sedona AZ (June 9, 2021) – After consulting with local County Emergency Managers and District Rangers, it has been determined that effective Friday, June 11th, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Sedona Fire District (SFD) is moving into Stage II Fire Restrictions. Sedona Fire District joins Coconino County, Yavapai County, Coconino National Forest and other local fire jurisdictions in this action.These restrictions prohibit all solid fueled open fires, fire pits and campfires. During the period of fire restrictions, no burn permits will be issued and existing burn permits are hereby suspended. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are prohibited, unless permitted by the Fire Marshal.
Sedona AZ (June 9, 2021) – Let the light of the moon guide your way among the red rocks of Sedona! One of Red Rock State Park’s most popular events returns to the park this month, kicking off on June 23 with a sunset hike to the overlook to watch the moonrise. This moonlit hike gives participants the rare opportunity to enjoy the sunset and moon rise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon, while also having the chance to learn about Sedona and the surrounding areas. Join a knowledgeable guide on a two-mile hike and learn about…
Flagstaff AZ (June 9, 2021) – Due to warmer weather conditions, increased fire danger, and for public safety, Coconino National Forest will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday (June 11) at 8 a.m.The Forest has been under Stage 1 fire restrictions since May 14, which prohibits campfires across the forest and limits them to developed campsites only. However, warmer and windy weather, as well as key criteria are being met, which merits implementation of increased fire restrictions.
24 Sessions Covering 8 Topics Every Wednesday in AugustPhoenix AZ (June 9, 2021) – Early-bird registration has opened for the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofit’s 2021 Engage Conference featuring four half-days of virtual programming throughout August to engage and inform nonprofit staff, board and volunteers in effective leadership and collaboration to rebuild, strengthen and succeed.Conference sessions are scheduled every Wednesday in August (4th, 11th, 18thand 25th) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sedona AZ (June 9, 2021) – With increased traffic and tourists comes increased trash!Please consider helping to keep Sedona beautiful by joining KSB’s outstanding team of dedicated litter lifters.
SEDONA, Ariz. (May 26, 2021): The 27th annual Sedona International Film Festival, rescheduled from its normal end-of-February timeframe to June 12-20 because of the coronavirus pandemic, is offering a big, bold and diverse lineup of films for both reduced-capacity in-theater experiences as well as in-home streaming options. More than half of the nearly 180 films in this year’s lineup are documentary, narrative and animated shorts. That group is complemented by an intriguing, entertaining and compelling list of full-length narratives and documentaries and special events. As a result of the ongoing pandemic, the number of evening events will be limited and…
By Ted Grussing… in addition to getting back to my daily walks, I am now carrying a camera with me again … just in case! I was walking up Moons View late afternoon and a gentleman was walking his Airedale Terrier and what the heck, I asked if it was okay if I took a few shots of his dog and he agreed … so this is the shot I liked the best and it fits his personality to a T.
Yavapai County AZ (June 8, 2021) – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization that focuses on stopping youth drug use before it starts, understands that a common reason youth choose to use substances is to deal with stress and negative emotions. In fact, according to the 2020 Arizona Youth Survey, those are the top 3rd and 4th reasons youth give as to why they use drugs.For the past several years, MATFORCE has implemented strategies to educate youth on how to effectively deal with stress and negative emotions. Stress and negative emotions can also contribute to youth suicide. According to the National…
Prescott AZ (June 8, 2021) – What are Prescott’s most important water issues? Are candidates for city leadership prepared to set water management policy?Hear what City Council and mayoral hopefuls have to say at the 17th annual Candidate Forum on Water Issues presented via Zoom by the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on June 26 from 10:00 a.m. to noon MST. The Zoom registration link is posted in the “Next Meeting” section at www.cwagaz.org .
By Ted Grussing… We were on the water around 6:30 this morning and in search of wildlife to shoot. There were already quite a few people on the water … the migratory season has pretty much wrapped for the spring and our shooting is limited to those birds that have elected to remain in the area. There wasn’t a lot of action, but on the way back down the Castle Creek bay I saw what appeared to be an eagle landing on a relatively low perch over a glassy body of water … we cruised slowly, hoping to not disturb…
By Tommy Acosta(June 6, 2021)Once I was one but now, I am two. I just received a corneal transplant and I can almost feel the spirit and flesh of the dead person the transplant came from, as a newfound part of me.The reality is that in my right eye my DNA is now unified with the cornea of a cadaver.I can’t help feeling that somehow this bit of human tissue in my eye is a microcosm of the macrocosm this person who died once was.Were they tall, short, a woman or a man? A cop? A criminal? A Republican or…
Maintenance work on highways in Rim Country, Prescott and western Arizona week of June 7 Phoenix AZ (June 6, 2021) – Drivers heading to Arizona’s high country during the week of June 7 should be aware of restrictions on several state highways as the Arizona Department of Transportation performs maintenance work.SR 87 will be narrowed to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel between mileposts 258 and 262 north of Payson from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 7, through Friday, June 11, while Arizona Public Service installs utility poles. Law enforcement officers, a pilot car and…