The searing flash of flames, the ground-shaking vibration, the deafening roar of engines – witnessing a space shuttle launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, is not something easily forgotten by most, but for Lauren Edgar, it was life altering. The then-second grader, who came to visit her grandmother in Florida, left her vacation with more than warmth in her heart. Little Lauren’s imagination was on fire. “That moment was pretty significant for me – the realization that there were people on … [Read more...] about Training the Next
Creating Balance
Whether someone is facing a career transition, a physical or health condition or a family transition or crisis, Sheryl Dawson, CEO of Dawson Consulting Group, can help navigate through the challenging times. Her Whole Life Profile is a simple way for people to identify their blind spots, recognize their strengths and weaknesses and find the motivators to help them improve in all areas, including their relationships, careers or spiritual lives. The process includes taking an assessment … [Read more...] about Creating Balance
Easing the End-of-Life Transition with Advance Care Planning
We plan for so many transitions in life: births, graduations, weddings, retirement and moves. We want these transitions to go smoothly and be as comfortable and easy as possible. How about planning for that end-of-life transition? It is daunting, it is sad to think about, and it is even scary, but it is also necessary. Some of the hardest decisions are when loved ones, family members, friends or even neighbors have to make decisions about your medical care and needs when you cannot. In … [Read more...] about Easing the End-of-Life Transition with Advance Care Planning
What’s New on Europe’s Rivers?
River Cruises have been one of the most popular ways to explore Europe in the last few years. While ocean cruises take you to countries, river cruises take you through the heart of the country, allowing you insight into real life, traditions and local culture and enabling you to see, smell and taste all the destination has to offer. As most cruisers know, it’s the ports of call that bring an itinerary to life. AmaWaterways is a great example to consider. Most of our Arizona cruisers are very … [Read more...] about What’s New on Europe’s Rivers?
Nourishing the Back-to-School Brain
As we are preparing our children and ourselves to take on the new academic year, our attention may naturally turn to brain function. How can we equip our children to do their best? And how can we function optimally, as well? Less rest, greater cognitive demand and a more hectic schedule increase stress and unbalance. Starting the school year with a plan for wellness and optimal brain function can make all the difference. Sleep Sleep is our best friend when it comes to stress reduction and … [Read more...] about Nourishing the Back-to-School Brain
When is the Right Time to Invest?
I work with clients and talk to people in many different stages of life. Regardless of these differences, people often ask some of the same questions. One of the most common is, “When is the right time to invest?” We all hear about stock market movements, and it is natural to wonder if the market is too high to invest in right now and whether we should wait to invest. Or, if it falls, is it going to continue falling? When is the right time? At those times, I wish I had a crystal ball, but I … [Read more...] about When is the Right Time to Invest?
How Rehab Hospital’s Zero Gravity System Helps Stroke Victims
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. When a stroke doesn’t take a life, it often leaves a person’s life changed forever, suffering from short-term and/or long-term mental and physical deficits. Though each person’s post-stroke conditions are unique, many experience loss of movement, balance, coordination, loss of memory and other cognitive or physical functions. Following a stroke, rehabilitation is the most important factor in determining recovery and long-term … [Read more...] about How Rehab Hospital’s Zero Gravity System Helps Stroke Victims
HistoriCorps, Forest Service, Volunteers Saving Brolliar Cabin
Volunteer crews led by HistoriCorps, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, have been working to preserve the Brolliar Park Cabin this summer. The historic cabin, built by one of Arizona’s last homesteaders, is located in the Coconino National Forest south of Mormon Lake. The award-winning group, which works to save historical structures on public lands around the nation, collaborated with the Coconino National Forest on the four-week project. HistoriCorps arranged and trained … [Read more...] about HistoriCorps, Forest Service, Volunteers Saving Brolliar Cabin
Wildlife Park Attracting Record Crowds
Out of Africa Wildlife Park has become a favorite year-round visitor destination in Arizona’s central highlands. Ever-increasing visitation at the spacious 200-plus acre attraction will likely reach more than 150,000 guests this year, said Ashton Powell, public relations director for Out of Africa (OOA). Located just west of Camp Verde off I-17, it makes a great day trip for folks from the Quad Cities area – about 45 minutes by road. The same is true for those driving south from Flagstaff, … [Read more...] about Wildlife Park Attracting Record Crowds
Moving from Coal to Computers
Nicole McCarty began working at Navajo Generating Station (NGS) 15 years ago. Until recently, she was a Control Room operations specialist for the coal-fired power plant. “I went into the job when I was 18,” McCarty said, adding that she had a two-year-old daughter at the time. With her daughter now 18 and the plant slated for closure by the end of the year, McCarty will continue to work for Salt River Project thanks to the creation of one of the state’s first tech-apprenticeships, called … [Read more...] about Moving from Coal to Computers