On February 14th, Arizona will celebrate its 108th birthday as a state. Followed only by Hawaii and Alaska, Arizona was one of the last states to be admitted statehood into the United States. Despite the youth of our beautiful state, Arizona can boast as home for many colorful individuals, past and present. To name just […]

As the year winds down to a close and 2020 beckons us onward, many people will make a New Year’s resolution—either intentionally or perhaps subconsciously. If you do, you will not be alone. In fact, you will join the ranks of the rich and famous in the quest to make an annual change.  Here’s a […]

Aaah, the holidays! Full of family, fun, festivities, and holiday favorites. The only thing is…that thing that makes the holiday for me, may be the very thing that makes you say ‘ick—not again.’ When it comes to some holiday food traditions, it seems like it is either love or hate. Take eggnog, for instance. Some […]

It’s the winter holiday season and wonderful, bright, red things are popping up all over. No, it’s not Rudolf’s nose, Santa’s jacket, or poinsettias—it’s cranberries. Although they are seen most commonly around this time of year, I am glad that the cranberry has managed to make it into our mainstream recipes. They are a delightful […]

Every year, the holiday season also ushers in the beginning of the tax season as the year winds down to a close. While paying taxes isn’t on the top of anyone’s favorite to-do list, Arizona has a special Tax Credit program that, seriously, almost makes it feel good. The annual Arizona Tax Credit Program is […]

We all have our ups and downs in life. But, have you ever known somebody who is constantly complaining? Sure you have—there is probably someone you could name right now. These are the ones that always have the harder job, bigger load to bear, more difficult family member, friend, or neighbor—fill in the blank, more […]

The study of ‘happiness’ is an interesting one because we, as human beings, are so diverse. You may be very happy hiking your favorite trail while your bookworm neighbor finds her greatest joy cozying up with a bestseller on a comfortable couch.  If you caught last week’s column, you learned that even being friendly to […]

There is an intriguing phenomenon that may seem antithesis at first glance, but when thought out makes sense. In fact, you have probably experienced it in your life. Imagine yourself stopping for your favorite hot beverage one morning—you strike up a friendly, brief conversation with the barista. You leave the coffee shop feeling connected and […]