If you have ever felt intimidated by a physical challenge you weren’t ready for or a daunting goal that didn’t seem possible, you may be happy to meet and cheer on Liza McQuade and Clark Campbell. These two inexperienced, out-of-shape, middle-aged cyclists prove to be champions anyone can get behind in what may well be this summer’s greatest anything-is-possible-with-a-good-attitude read: “Spontaneous Revolutions: Seeing American One Pedal at a Time.” The likable, … [Read more...] about ‘Spontaneous Revolutions’ has Readers Rooting for Unlikely Athletes
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Jewels Livingstone Maintains Plant-Based Focus at Morning Glory Café
Jewels Livingstone’s start as owner of the Morning Glory Café was rough. She had worked there part-time for 15 years with Maria Ruiz, the woman who established the restaurant, known locally for its organic plant-based options. When Ruiz died unexpectedly in 2009, Livingstone found herself with the café and no recipes to go with it. “It was horrible losing her. I had just taken her to the doctor the day before she passed,” said Livingstone. “Maria’s daughter, Angelica, immediately flew in … [Read more...] about Jewels Livingstone Maintains Plant-Based Focus at Morning Glory Café
Athena Meets Challenges with Wisdom
In the messy world of Greek mythology, Athena, the goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, is displayed in statues, such as the one at the Louvre Museum in Paris, wearing a helmet, suggesting that she’s ready for combat. However, in a famous contest with Poseidon, she demonstrates how her superpower comes from her mind, and that’s how she wins battles. Once upon a time, Athens, Greece was a city called Cecropia, named after Cecrops, a legendary king who was half snake, half man. But Cecropia … [Read more...] about Athena Meets Challenges with Wisdom
Be Irresistibly Newsworthy in Story, Soul, Style
While attending a Phoenix-area Chamber of Commerce mixer, I couldn’t help but notice a woman who was speaking so passionately about her business that she had a crowd of about a dozen women completely entranced. In a tiny restaurant where people milled about smiling politely, pretending to be interested in the latest tax law and plumbing fixtures, she was holding court in a big way. As a journalist and public relations consultant who is constantly on the lookout for people who have great … [Read more...] about Be Irresistibly Newsworthy in Story, Soul, Style
Grand Canyon Train Picks Up Steam After Pandemic Setback
This past winter, while icy roads cut vehicle traffic to Grand Canyon 22% in the first quarter, Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) powered through all the snow with a 5% increase in ridership. Train travelers were treated to a snow-blanketed South Rim and photographers scored images of a century-old steam locomotive puffing smoke into the frigid air. “We’re chugging along and only seeing more and more people coming out to visit,” said Sam Langner, Grand Canyon Railway vice president of sales. … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Train Picks Up Steam After Pandemic Setback
The Color of Money
ResourcesWhat is public art worth? How do you place a value on beautifying shared spaces? When artists turn their work into large-scale projects available to all, who benefits? Another round of Flagstaff’s Beautification In Action (BIA) grant opens Aug. 1, (with proposals due Sept. 15), which may provide answers. Beautification and Arts and Sciences Coordinator Cristen Crujido oversees not just BIA grants but also manages the city’s public art collection – murals, sculptures, installations, … [Read more...] about The Color of Money
Ooh la la – Summer Travel is Back
If you are dreaming about island hopping in the Aegean Sea or calypso dancing on a Caribbean cruise, industry experts say you’ve probably missed the boat for this year. Cruise lines that struggled to get a meager conga line going during the pandemic are now struggling to find space for your deck lounger. Travel industry experts report the summer vacation is alive and well. Eighty-five percent of Americans plan to travel this summer, according to the “Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023” … [Read more...] about Ooh la la – Summer Travel is Back
FBN Photographer Shows Support for Police
Flagstaff and Grand Canyon photographer Veronica “Ronnie” Tierney of Fresh Focuses Photography studio, believes supporting the local police department is important. After visiting the Flagstaff Police Department, she realized the pictures on the walls of the entryway were dated. “While working on a feature news story, I visited the Flagstaff Police Department and decided then that I would donate a nice metallic print,” said Tierney. She sent Chief Dan Musselman several recent shots of the … [Read more...] about FBN Photographer Shows Support for Police
Flagstaff Ghosts Founder, Marine Veteran Departs for Fourth Trip to Help Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine enters its 16th month, Lance Zaal, founder of Flagstaff Ghosts, embarked on his fourth trip to the war zone in June to continue to support the men he trained and others he met along the way. Some of the fighters include Americans who have volunteered and Russian Legion members fighting for Ukraine, whom Zaal financially supports. Zaal is a U.S. Marine veteran who has traveled to Ukraine on three separate occasions in the last year. He first trained 80 civilians to resist … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ghosts Founder, Marine Veteran Departs for Fourth Trip to Help Ukraine
Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row
Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and Best Companies AZ announced today that Clear Title Agency of Arizona has earned a spot on the 11th annual list of 2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the 11th consecutive year. This highly selective list is the result of anonymous and comprehensive employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with rigorous evaluations of workplace practices, policies, perks and … [Read more...] about Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row