Born and raised in the Midwest, Brian spent most of his life hunting small game such as pheasant and turkey. When he moved to Arizona, he was excited for the opportunity to engage in big game hunts, such as elk and deer. One of his goals was to hunt elk with a bow. His chance came when his name was drawn for a bull elk archery tag. Brian made all the arrangements for the big hunt, loading his truck with everything he needed for the two-week camping/hunting trip. As he lifted the … [Read more...] about Arthritis May Win a Battle, But It Doesn’t Have To Win the War
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Thank You, Senator
Hello Flagstaff! I hope you all have been enjoying your summer! As you may know the Flagstaff City Council takes a recess in July and then reconvenes for a new session in August. As we get ready to return, I wanted to take a moment to talk about the practice of governance. Senator McCain recently gave a speech that has really stuck with me. It’s quite powerful stuff; you can read it here: mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/7/mccain-on-senate-floor-today. In it he reminds us that … [Read more...] about Thank You, Senator
NAU’s Legacy Leads Toward Forest Fire Prevention
Arizona’s forests are a state treasure, and they contribute to our quality of life in the high country. Every year during wildfire season, though, that treasure is under threat – a fact that we were reminded of this summer. We all agree on the need to keep our forests healthy, but attempts to prevent forest fires can sometimes lead to differing viewpoints on how to achieve that goal. That is why Northern Arizona University’s long-standing legacy of forest health research and leadership is … [Read more...] about NAU’s Legacy Leads Toward Forest Fire Prevention
Helping Butterflies and Other Pollinators
The king of the butterflies needs your help. Our population of Danaus plexippus, better known as the monarch butterfly, has suffered in recent years. Once their highly recognizable wings of orange, black and white were plentiful, drifting over our gardens and in our parks for most of the spring and summer. The monarch comes to Northern Arizona to feed on milkweed and nectar flowers and lay their eggs prior to joining the great migration in the fall. But habitat loss, herbicides … [Read more...] about Helping Butterflies and Other Pollinators
Considering Assisted Living Costs
Rumor has it that assisted living communities are not affordable. Read on, and you may be surprised. When I began looking into assisted living options for my dad, I will admit that I thought we would not be able to afford a quality assisted living community. However, after researching and learning about the costs, I learned that assisted living can be affordable. If you are reading this article, you may be considering an assisted living facility for yourself or for your loved one. Here are … [Read more...] about Considering Assisted Living Costs
Hiring a Professional Janitorial Service is Good for Business
We are excited when we add a new client, business, school, doctor’s office or manufacturer to our roster of clients. We know that we are helping that company to be its best. While talking to business owners, we often hear, “We do the cleaning ourselves” or, “The employees take turns doing the cleaning of the office.” We are often given “reasons” why companies do not need a professional janitorial service. I’d like to take a minute to look at the reasons why they should. It may seem financially … [Read more...] about Hiring a Professional Janitorial Service is Good for Business
Relief Starts with Finding the Source of Pain: EMG test Evaluates Muscle, Nerve Function
Many individuals may experience muscular aching and nerve pain, unexplained weakness in the arms and legs, and/or numbness and tingling in one or more areas of the body. These symptoms may be the result of diseased or injured nerves or muscles. Some common conditions which may cause these symptoms are carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerves in the neck or back or peripheral neuropathy, just to name a few. Typically, a good history and physical exam by your health care provider can help provide … [Read more...] about Relief Starts with Finding the Source of Pain: EMG test Evaluates Muscle, Nerve Function
What is Integrated Care and Why Does it Matter?
Integrated Medicine. Coordinated Care. These are terms we are hearing more and more. What do they mean? Why should we care? The answers have to do with the fact that integrated and coordinated care is better for the patient, families and communities. Integrated health care means providers are working more closely together to ensure patients have access to the services and experts they need to help them be healthy physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. There is no denying the … [Read more...] about What is Integrated Care and Why Does it Matter?
Investing Lifestyle Expenses in Memorable Experiences
Financial envy is even more of a thing now than it was back in 1913 when cartoonist Arthur R. “Pop” Momand debuted the comic strip “Keeping Up with the Joneses,” which centered on the misadventures of Aloysius P. McGinnis and his family, who were always trying to keep up with their never-seen neighbors, the Joneses. Today, we not only have television shows displaying lifestyles of the rich and famous, we’re punched with images and status updates in social media, too. We not only see the … [Read more...] about Investing Lifestyle Expenses in Memorable Experiences
Make a Little Garden Out of Life
Every day, we are challenged with busy schedules, deadlines, never ending technology and social media avenues. We often rush through our daily routines and then think, “Where did the day go?” We go home to our family, friends, pets and neighbors. We spend quality time with them and then prepare for the next daily adventure. My husband, Richard, and I were having a coffee talk on the porch this week. He brought up the fact that so many folks are disconnected from nature with technology, the … [Read more...] about Make a Little Garden Out of Life