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Whither Sedona Recycles and the Verde River

January 29, 20131

By James Bishop Jr.(January 29, 2013) “Beautiful weather isn’t?” said the postman standing in the rain. Indeed, mismatches between the…

Upper Verde River Wildlife Area Guided Field Tour

September 23, 20110

Upper Verde River Wildlife Area Guided Field Tour Sedona AZ (September 23, 2011) – Join the members of the Citizens…

Will Environmental Laws Be Shredded?

August 25, 20112

Sedona AZ (August 25, 2011) by James Bishop, Jr. The world owes you nothing. It was here first –Mark Twain…

Whiskey’s for Drinkin’ and Water’s for Fightin’

August 1, 20110

Prescott Area Officials Want to Delay Analysis of Population Effects on Water Supplies Reprinted from The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona…

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→