By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com (June 20, 2018)When we give to others, we may sometimes feel people to whom we give take advantage of our unselfishness. We slip from feeling good about our giving to feeling like victims of our generosity. Sometimes we allow doing-for-others to disrupt what we want to do for ourselves. When we perceive others have begun to take us for granted, we move from compassion to victim-hood. Resentment creeps in. Then we feel guilty about feeling resentful.
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By Henry Twombly(June 20, 2018)In an earlier article I included the chart below to show what I called the Blob Effect. I compared the growth of city government to the alien creature in the 1958 movie, The Blob. This organism kept on growing bigger and bigger, just like our City staff and budgets as this chart attests…
Sedona AZ (June 20, 2018) – On Friday June 29th at 5pm at the Sedona library the Poetry and Prose Project will present the poetry and song of Joe Wise and the science fiction of Jen Valena. Musical guests for this month’s show will be travelling all the way up from Tucson as the Poetry and Prose Project proudly debuts the band Droll. The Poetry and Prose Project is excited for what should be a wonderful finale to a very successful 2018 season. The Poetry and Prose Project would like to take a moment to thank the audiences whose enthusiasm and attendance have made…
By Ted Grussing… a few days ago, One and I were out exploring the “wilderness” between our home on the 11th tee box and the 10th green … roughly a hundred yards of grass and wild country … at least for One. I spotted this Cottontail rabbit flattened in the grass trying to avoid detection and I let it be rather than jumping it. It was hot and the grass was cool … should have joined him.
Sedona AZ (June 19, 2018) – If you’re a fan of the golden oldies from the 50’s & 60’s, you’ll love this genuinely authentic blast from the past “Graffiti Gold” at the Sound Bites Grill Show Room in uptown Sedona on Saturday June 23rd 7 p.m.
Sedona AZ (June 19, 2018) – The Sustainability Alliance today announced that they will host a forum of the candidates running for Sedona Mayor and City Council in the August 28, 2018, primary election. The forum will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Mary D. Fisher Theater, 2030 W State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336. The public is invited and there is no charge for admission.
By Ted Grussing… I was perusing some shoots I did a few years ago in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. I found this hollowed out Birch tree stump … another entrance to other portions of the universe was discovered … at least in my mind. If I had a little more time I was going to add One, peering down into the abyss … but since I started after midnight tonight there was no way that was going to happen. Anyhow, hope you enjoy it.
By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(June 18, 2018)Let the beauty we love be what we do.There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground. –Rumi, poetAfter moving to Sedona and learning more about the original inhabitants of the Colorado Plateau region and Sedona, I became fascinated with the Navajo concept of Hozho. Hozho is a term, a concept, a way of life, all of which can mean harmony peace, peace of mind, goodness, ideal family relationships, beauty in arts and crafts, and health of body and spirit. One example of Hozho is the…
Sedona AZ (June 18, 2018) – The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department and Sedona Elks Lodge are pleased to offer a Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Gulliver’s Travels.
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(June 17, 2018)I was recently forwarded responses to a question that a resident asked all candidates for Sedona City Council. In response (or by not responding) to one simple question, the candidates revealed much about themselves that should help voters in determining for whom to vote in the election coming up on August 28th.The question emailed to all candidates was this:Hi, I see you are running for Sedona City Council. In order to help me make an informed decision, I would appreciate your answer to the following question. I know all the reasons both for…
Sedona AZ (June 16, 2018) – As we age we may find that we are “going it alone” more than we want to and too much isolation can lead to increased problems with our physical and emotional well-being. “Maintaining Healthy Emotional Lives During Our Senior Years” is the topic of Mental Health Monday on June 25, 10AM-11:30AM at Yavapai College, 4215 Arts Village Drive. The forum is free, open to the public, and is a partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Yavapai College.
By Steve Mertes, Chief Building OfficialSedona AZ (June 16, 2018) – All communities need building codes to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the community. As the city’s new chief building official, I am committed to ensuring that all residents, business owners and visitors have confidence that Sedona’s buildings and structures are safe and sound. It is my goal as a building safety professional to foster communication and cooperation between residents and all involved with the construction industry to provide a safer, more sustainably-built environment.
By James Bishop, Jr.(June 15, 2018)Fear of the future, angry drivers, digital takeover, unfriendly neighbors, and family scattered –What To Do?Drink old Scotch whiskey on the porch at sunset. Read a romantic novel, skip the newspaper for a few days, and break bread with cheery friend. Have gratitude, reach out to others. Watch children play, hug your friends and animals. And by all means, do not talk to robots!Get out of your head and do something for someone else. Have conversations. Remember to connect with Nature and experience Nature and Spirit dancing together. They offer us the gift of gratitude.
Sedona AZ (June 15, 2018) – From now through the end of August, detailed watercolor paintings created by Meg Munro are on display at City Hall. Save the date to meet Munro at her reception on June 28 from 4-6 p.m.For all artists, their work is integral to who they are. It helps define them to themselves and to the world. For Munro, mastering the medium of watercolor has been directly proportionate to self-discovery.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (June 15, 2018) – Reliable computer equipment and WiFi access are essential services in today’s public libraries, and Sedona Public Library makes computer use convenient and accessible. By providing up-to-date computers we assist in bridging the digital divide in our community.Through funding from an Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona grant, the Library recently replaced five computers. As a community resource center, we must stay current with technological advancements and be responsive to the needs of the community.