Browsing: James Bishop, Jr.

NO WONDER

December 15, 20111

Is the time for marching at hand? By James Bishop Jr. Sedona, AZ (December 15, 2011) – Why is the…

Remembering Nature

September 30, 20111

Huge Land Grab Looming? Men argue, nature acts. –Voltaire, 1764 By James Bishop, Jr. Sedona, AZ (September 30, 2011) -…

Gone Are the Days

September 2, 20110

Showers for Whites Only Opinion by James Bishop, Jr. Sedona, AZ (Sept 2, 2011) – Poets say that life is…

Bear Howard’s Barstool Wisdom –
“Is Sedona becoming Sun City North?”
You all know Bear Howard loves meeting tourists, but let’s be honest—getting to my favorite drinking spots early in the evening during the tourist season is essential! If you arrive before five and snag a parking spot, congratulations—you’ve hit the jackpot! Score two adjacent seats at the bar, and I call it “Sedona Musical Chairs!” When we visit our local restaurants/bars, I can’t help but notice two distinct types of drinkers: the bar stool folks—the talkers and storytellers—and the table munchers, who are much more focused on their food and the occasional small talk. I proudly belong to the former. Last week, my wife and I secured our favorite bar stools, and the bartender delivered our regular drinks. What better way to unwind after a long workday? Dining at the bar has its perks: we don’t need to chat with each other; we have fellow drinkers on either side to entertain us. Read more→