As we enter the last month of the year 2021 and work our way through the end of the “giving season,” many of us have already contemplated how keeping our distance has affected us, our relationships, our friends and families – heck, even our co-workers! After all, right before COVID-19, I had just painted and hung a picture on my office door that said, “Free Hugs.” Wasn’t I disappointed when I couldn’t follow through with my favorite form of giving affection anymore! Before we were all afraid … [Read more...] about Touch is Contagious
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Economic Development Progress Continues on County Projects
This month, we are proud to share updates on several projects now coming to fruition. Each of these projects has potentially wide-ranging economic implications and will serve as catalysts for businesses and organizations to further define their business models and explore development opportunities. For-profits and non-profits alike can benefit from these projects and the resulting opportunities and resources they provide. Equitable Economic Recovery Plan Coconino County was recently … [Read more...] about Economic Development Progress Continues on County Projects
Highest Priced Home Sale in Flagstaff History
This is a year of monumental firsts in real estate and fourth quarter thus far has been no exception. On Oct. 20, a 7,420-square-foot home with five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths sold for $5.7 million in Pine Canyon. This is the highest priced home sold in the history of Flagstaff. Prior to this sale, the highest priced home sold for $4.4 million in July 2020. Incredible to consider a $1.3 million, or 29%, difference between the first and second place most expensive homes, especially … [Read more...] about Highest Priced Home Sale in Flagstaff History
Are You a Happy Camper?
Most of us take our day-to-day experiences with a grain of salt. We don’t expect things to go too smoothly or we are disappointed, so why expect more? This article is about how to create the life you want. It takes planning, steadfast focus and self-reflection. A joyful life does not just happen, it is created! Focus on Being Your Authentic Self Take the time to sit down and look at your future goals. You could divide them into short-term and long-term goals. Now, look at the goals and see … [Read more...] about Are You a Happy Camper?
Empowering the Native American Voice at CCC
Is it any wonder that people from all over the world draw, paint and shoot photographs of the natural beauty of Northern Arizona? Iron reds and oranges of sandstone contrast wonderfully with blue skies and green pine, juniper and sage. It is land that is rich in geological stories and steeped in a sacred importance to all of us who live here. Coconino Community College is located in the middle of the land’s magnificence. More than 20% of our students at the college are Native American, and … [Read more...] about Empowering the Native American Voice at CCC
Considering Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Limited, or short-term, health insurance plans are an inexpensive alternative to a traditional major medical health plan and can be kept for up to three years. These plans are ideal for people who are generally healthy but make too much money to qualify for a subsidy under Obamacare. If you do not have serious pre-existing medical conditions and you don’t qualify for a tax credit under the Affordable Care Act to help pay those high monthly premiums, these options are much cheaper than an … [Read more...] about Considering Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Highlighting the Significance of December First
Human nature dictates the things that capture – and keep – our attention. If you send a survey out to 300 random people and ask them about the significance of Dec. 1, I can guarantee you most of them will not know. Unless something affects us directly, we tend to not pay attention. Admittedly, there is too much going on in every individual life that we can barely pay attention to what is right in front of us, let alone the significance of any random date on the calendar. After all, there … [Read more...] about Highlighting the Significance of December First
Exploring Choices in Care During National Hospice Month
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time not only to recognize the professionals who provide care at the end of life, but also a time to discuss with your loved ones what your care at the end of life might look like. If you have never had a family member on hospice, you might not know the wonderful services that hospice can provide. Hospice is focused on comfort and quality of life, and treats the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Hospice … [Read more...] about Exploring Choices in Care During National Hospice Month
Managing Risk in Your Life
Every action we take in our lives includes an element of risk. Both consciously and subconsciously, we constantly evaluate those risks and then modify our behavior. The result is a risk level that we as individuals are comfortable with. Daily activities as simple as crossing a street are relatively low risk if, and only if, we apply the commonsense criteria of looking both ways beforehand. Too frequently, we see folks so absorbed in their electronic devices that they are completely unaware of … [Read more...] about Managing Risk in Your Life
What Realtors Want
You may see real estate sales professionals with a different perspective than mine, particularly if you are not one yourself. You may see our local Flagstaff realtors as salespersons you can call for information and prices for listed properties around town, or maybe show you a house or two, and even write an offer on your behalf. After all, how hard could it be? After 90 hours of pre-licensing, you take a state and local test and BAM- you are a realtor. I know, because that’s what I thought too, … [Read more...] about What Realtors Want