By Dr. Marta AdelsmanLife Coach in Communication and Consciousnesswww.DrMartaCoach.com(April 17, 2015) I grabbed my journal to try to make sense of the confusion and internal dissonance I felt. I wanted to shed some light on a pattern that has shown up in my life for many years (the details don’t matter here), a pattern that I felt did not serve me. “Finally,” I thought, “I’m going to get a handle on this problem!” Following my usual journaling style, I wrote out the “problem” as I saw it and then sat quietly, ready to face it down. I asked and waited for…
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Sedona AZ (April 17, 2015) – Last fall, Sandy Moriarty stepped up to be a candidate for the office of Sedona’s mayor. In November, more than 1,300 Sedona voted for her. Why did she run, and why did so many voters place their trust in her? And now, how will she fulfill the hopes of her constituency–in a town where so many people have strong and differing opinions?
By Ted Grussing … and some people and some critters just do not want to have their pictures taken … perhaps one who has promised to allow critters access to a wetlands and reneged on the promise … the bird conspiring with others to dive bomb an office building and coat it with white … or is he concealing a camera of his own underneath his wing and activating it for an overflight of an area where workers are cutting the reeds necessary for ducks during the breeding season … more on all of this another night. More research necessary…
Sedona AZ (April 16, 2015) – On Friday, April 24th from 5 to 6:30 pm the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project is pleased to announce a show bursting with the energy of spring. To fit with the youthful exuberance of the season Pumphouse has selected two young poets and a musician to entertain the crowd. The featured poet is local rising star Claire Pearson. Those who have seen her poignant performances, with her expressive hands waving all over the stage will want to make a point of seeing her perform on the steps of the old historic pumphouse on the southernmost…
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(April 16, 2015) At a meeting last Monday, and after spending an hour in “executive session” privately discussing the issue with their lawyers, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) rescinded the decision they made last December to allow APS to charge an extortion fee to people who refuse a “smart” meter. Last December the ACC had approved a $50 up front fee for those not “grandfathered in” with an existing analog meter, and $5 per month to avoid the harm inherent in “smart” meters. That misguided, illegal and ill-considered ACC decision was appealed both by Pat…
Mark Strong stars in epic new production from the Young Vic Theatre on screen around the world Sedona AZ (April 15, 2015) – The National Theatre of London continues its season with “A View from the Bridge” showing in Sedona on Monday, April 27 at 4 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Don’t miss a stellar cast led by Mark Strong (The Imitation Game; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) in the Young Vic’s “magnetic, electrifying, astonishingly bold” production of “A View from the Bridge” — the Evening Standard, Guardian and…
By Ted Grussing … that is the assigned room for my workshops on April 22 and 25 at Church of the Red Rocks … time is 10AM. Wildlife photography will be the primary focus, but we will also cover other areas of interest to those who attend. No charge for the workshops and you do not have to be a member of the church to attend. If you enjoy the presentation a donation to the church is appreciated.
Oak Creek Watershed Council will host two day educational Earth Day events, cleanup included Sedona AZ (April 15, 2015) – In celebration of our blue planet, the Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC)will host several events over the course of two days. On Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 the Friends of Oak Creek will provide educational outreach at the Sedona Wetland Preserve from 8:30 am to 10:30 am and later that day at Weber’s IGA Food and Drug in the Village of Oak Creek from 1:00 pm to 4 pm.
Sedona AZ (April 15, 2015) – The City of Sedona is accepting applications to fill one position on the Board of Adjustment. The term of service for this voluntary position is three years. The term begins immediately and ends on December 31, 2015. The Board of Adjustment conducts hearings regarding requests for variances from the Sedona Land Development Code applicable to zoning regulations and hears appeals regarding interpretations made by the City’s Zoning Administrator.
By Ruby Road Resale Verde Valley AZ (April 15, 2015) – During the Great Recession consumers sought the most value for their money due to necessity, and the retail thrift and resale segment fit very well into what consumers were looking for. In fact, the segment actually added stores and jobs during the recession while conventional retail lost its footing.
Phoenix AZ (April 14, 2015) – Feeding America released new Map the Meal Gap data today revealing almost 1 in 5 Arizonans (17.5%), or 1.16 million people, struggled with food insecurity in 2013 – essentially unchanged from the 17.8% figure from 2012. When a household suffers from food insecurity, it means they may at times lack access to or the ability to afford enough food to feed their household. The national food insecurity rate in 2013 was 15.8%.
By Ted Grussing … after an exchange with my friend Rich at Lowell Observatory this morning it was a given that the image tonight would be an astro composite and the topic would deal with forever … perhaps also a discussion of the word immediate. It all started with an exchange about how we humans seem to be hardwired to find images in the inanimate or organic such as the photo of the iris I sent out yesterday. Rich sent me an image of a nebula which someone had seen another image in but neither he nor I could locate …
Business Networking for Women in Northern Arizona! Cottonwood AZ (April 14, 2015) – The local Chapter of Professional Women’s Group has their second quarterly luncheon of 2015 on April 21, 2015. Luncheon will be at the Cottonwood Recreation Center from 11:30am – 1:30pm and include a speaker presentation, networking opportunities, catered lunch, and raffle/door prizes. This month’s luncheon will be catered by Café Jerona based out of Cottonwood. Pre-registration for this event is required and you can sign up at www.pwgaz.org.
Sedona AZ (April 14, 2015) – You are invited to pARTy! Every day is a celebration at Rowe Fine Art Gallery, but on May 1, the gallery celebrates its 5-year anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, gallery owners Ken and Monica Rowe invite you to Cinco Celebration: A 5-year anniversary pARTy from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by to meet gallery artists, including sculptor Ken Rowe, and enjoy the gallery’s signature – and decadent – chocolate fountain. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will also be served.
Sedona AZ (April 14, 2015) – Sedona City Hall is currently featuring the beautiful paintings created by 22 members of the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS). This varied and expansive spring exhibit continues through the end of June. The Northern Arizona Watercolor Society was founded to create, foster and sustain interest in the art of water media painting and is dedicated to promoting watercolor painting throughout Arizona. NAWS sponsor educational programs at the monthly meetings, plus workshops, both of which are available to the general public.