With culinary generational ties originating from her hometown of Chihuahua, Mexico, Gabriela’s Taco Shop owner Gabriela Goodman learned early in life that hard work is the key to success. As a single mother of six, Gabriela’s business began with selling burritos door-to-door in her Camp Verde neighborhood on Hollamon Street. “As sales grew, we then opened a tiny restaurant in our home and my mom, my sister, some friends and all six of my children helped with the business,” said Goldman, who … [Read more...] about Gabriela’s Taco Shop Serves Travelers, Locals Authentic Mexican Food
How to Avoid Medical Gaslighting, Part Two
In January’s column, I wrote about medical gaslighting. That article covered what medical gaslighting is and who is likely to be most impacted by medical gaslighting. This month in Part 2 of this two-part services, I want to focus on practitioners and how to avoid medical gaslighting. How the Medical System Sets Up Practitioners to Fail I think that having to center a practice around insurance codes to justify labs, imaging and treatments benefits neither patient nor practitioner and it … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Medical Gaslighting, Part Two
Community: So Much More Than a Four- Letter Word, Home
Community is a beautiful word. Not necessarily because it looks so pretty on paper or sounds so sweet rolling off the tongue but simply because of what it signifies. Connection. Inclusion. Association. The definition of community is twofold. First: A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. Second: A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. Our neighborhood is one community. Our city is … [Read more...] about Community: So Much More Than a Four- Letter Word, Home
A Dog on Duty
Sometimes you need a patient friend to offer unconditional love to see you through difficult times and bring you to a happier place. For many in the Quad Cities area, Eden will be that friend. This 8-month-old Goldendoodle has reported for official duty in the Prescott Police Department (PPD) Victim Services Unit and assumed her role as emotional support/facility dog, a job for which she is fully certified. Born May 13, 2021, Eden was given to PPD by the Arizona Department of Public … [Read more...] about A Dog on Duty
Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed
People living with neuropathy experience burning, tingling, numbness, and pain in their legs or feet on a daily basis. In many cases, it’s caused by diabetes, but poor circulation can also cause these symptoms or make them worse. “Most people don’t know what neuropathy is until you start talking about it,” said Dr. Diana Perry, of CIC Foot & Ankle in Flagstaff. “In many cases, people recognize they are getting older and think that they just need to learn to live with the leg cramps, … [Read more...] about Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed
Time to Startup
This year is gearing up to be the year to start a business – whether you’re a serial entrepreneur or have been thinking about putting your ideas into action and starting a business for the first time. Why now? Flagstaff is loaded with business development resources and is tied in with a statewide startup community that networks collaboratively across Arizona. Plus, there is an even more compelling reason with entrepreneurial competitions such as the Pioneer Pitch and Innovate Waste/Carbon … [Read more...] about Time to Startup
Flagstaff Real Estate: Is it a Hedge Against Inflation?
Welcome to our 2022 Flagstaff real estate phenomenal seller’s market. Forecasted to surpass our 2021 real estate sales prices, even most seasoned realtors are surprised at our wild paced sales. Properties listed in the $600,000 to $900,00 range are receiving 18 to 20 offers within days of publishing on the MLS. The Flagstaff number of buyers far exceed the number of properties available for sale. Although the Phoenix real estate sales prices have increased by 27% from this time last year, and … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Real Estate: Is it a Hedge Against Inflation?
Choosing the Best Self-Storage Lock
Storage facilities require that customers purchase and manage their own lock and key. Facilities often offer a selection of locks with different sizes and styles available, but there is only one that is superior to the rest. This lock is the disk lock. The disk lock is a nearly bulletproof option to protect your most prized possessions. Don’t try to save a few bucks and put a cheap lock on your unit. You have paid good money to secure your belongings and a cheap lock puts your things at … [Read more...] about Choosing the Best Self-Storage Lock
The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is Back
The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is back for its eighth year! After taking a break in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) has announced the return of the activity, taking place all month. Twenty esteemed chefs from venues throughout Central and Northern Arizona will participate in this year’s friendly competition to create a winning dessert with one of these Girl Scout Cookies: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils or … [Read more...] about The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is Back
Hardening Your Home
We tend to think of our home as our castle or our safe space. We should all be fortunate enough to feel safe in our homes. While it may “feel” safe, there are several steps you can take to improve its safety. Hardening is defined as “to make or become tougher and more clearly defined.” We should all consider a little hardening for our castles. The first step is the most important and it’s free! You need to develop a plan of action for the possible situations you might face. Have you … [Read more...] about Hardening Your Home