Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others, typically through donations of money, time or resources. The wealthy are often acknowledged for their philanthropic endeavors, but anyone can be a philanthropist. Philanthropy is about the spirit of giving and contributing toward the betterment of society, regardless of one’s financial status. Even small acts of kindness and generosity can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. How Can I Become a … [Read more...] about Everyone Can Be a Philanthropist
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Understanding the Difference Between an ENT and an Audiologist
Hearing health care can be a steep learning curve for many patients. It’s not something that is commonly discussed until help is required. One common question is the difference between an audiologist and an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician. In actuality, both providers work closely together to holistically treat the patient. But the two are distinct professions with important differences. Scope of Practice Before delving in, it is important to define the idea of “scope of practice.” Scope … [Read more...] about Understanding the Difference Between an ENT and an Audiologist
Making Quality-of-Life Improvements in Flagstaff
I’m happy to report progress on Flagstaff’s Carbon Neutrality Plan (CNP). I’m proud of our community for its planning, utilization of the latest science, and advocacy that created the CNP. To watch the latest update provided at the June 18 Flagstaff City Council meeting, go to https://flagstaffaz.new.swagit.com/videos/308308?ts=11339. I’m a strong supporter of the CNP for several reasons. This plan emerged from several years of work by thousands of residents and the city’s sustainability staff. … [Read more...] about Making Quality-of-Life Improvements in Flagstaff
Understanding the Importance of Creating Support Groups While in Recovery
Going through recovery is a challenging endeavor filled with physical, mental and emotional hurdles. One of the best ways to make this process easier is by creating support groups to provide emotional support and advice and to build friendships that can enhance the recovery experience. For those in recovery, creating support groups can be difficult because they often don’t feel worthy of having friends or don’t want people to know what they are going through. However, by building these … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of Creating Support Groups While in Recovery
Composting from Landfill to Landscape
Composting is nature’s process of recycling decomposed organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil – yet another way in which we see that Mother Nature wastes nothing. Anything that was once living will eventually decompose, and as it decomposes, the energy that was once held within that life is converted into a substance that aids in the growth of new life. Backyard composting is an acceleration of the same process nature uses. By composting your organic waste, you are returning nutrients … [Read more...] about Composting from Landfill to Landscape
Considering Hormone Replacement Therapy in Perimenopause and Menopausal Women
Hormone imbalance can happen at any age and stage during life. Women can experience imbalance multiple times throughout their life from the onset of menses, through the fertile years and during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause. Perimenopause This phase of a woman’s life can be frustrating as her hormones are fluctuating and changing. Cycles can become heavier, irregular, infrequent or more frequent as a woman transitions into menopause. Usually, this stage lasts 10-15 years. … [Read more...] about Considering Hormone Replacement Therapy in Perimenopause and Menopausal Women
Is the Housing Market Impacted by Election Cycles?
There’s always that scene in the movies when the main character wonders if things couldn’t get any worse as it then begins to rain, affirming that yes, it can get worse. Some may wonder if that’s a similar situation to our housing market with tough rates, competitive inventory and just as we thought it couldn’t get worse, we have an election year upon us. Yes, newsfeeds are bombarding us with controversies and even my text messages have been firing up, which feels like a complete violation. … [Read more...] about Is the Housing Market Impacted by Election Cycles?
Why Refinancing Your Flagstaff Home Now Can Offer Many Benefits
Refinancing your home can be a strategic financial move, especially in a unique and dynamic market like Flagstaff. Here are several compelling reasons why now might be an opportune time to consider refinancing your home in this vibrant and growing city. 1. Increased Home Values: The real estate market in Flagstaff has seen substantial growth in recent years, with home values rising steadily. This increase in home equity provides homeowners with an excellent opportunity to refinance and access … [Read more...] about Why Refinancing Your Flagstaff Home Now Can Offer Many Benefits
What to Know When Buying or Selling a Firearm
There can be a lot of questions when it comes to purchasing or selling a firearm in Arizona, so we’ll try to address a few of them here. Let’s start with the most common event, purchasing a firearm from a licensed FFL (Federal Firearms License). First, you’ll need to be 18 years old to purchase a long gun or shotgun and 21 to purchase a handgun. As part of your purchase decision process, I hope you’ve had a chance to try the firearm before purchasing it. This is especially important for … [Read more...] about What to Know When Buying or Selling a Firearm
SCORE Supporting Flagstaff-Area Businesses with Free Resources
With more than 10,000 volunteer mentors nationwide, 32 in the Northern Arizona Chapter, SCORE is a non-profit organization that helps entrepreneurs start, grow, reimagine or exit a business at little or no cost. We cover every area, every industry, every background. Often an aspiring entrepreneur has an idea that they want to pursue, but are not sure where to start. We’ll assign them a mentor or they can chose a mentor by answering questions on our website. Mentors can be local or provide … [Read more...] about SCORE Supporting Flagstaff-Area Businesses with Free Resources