Today America remembers attacks on our eastern shores that transpired 9/11/2001. This anniversary in 2015, the 14th anniversary, has many people focusing on children who were born on that day. On Sept. 11, 2001, 13,238 children were born in the United States, according to the Division of Vital Statistics. Today one of those children, Emily […]
Saturday Summerhaven Escape from the Heat
Our household started the day a bit later than we had intended, but it turned out to be a delightful day despite only getting to half the events we had hoped to attend. The first one started at 9-ish, as in the a.m., at 9,000 feet. A mountain brunch. Actually Summerhaven, the mountain town where we were meeting […]
What A Freakin' Amazing Week!
After several weeks of living in a funk I have re-emerged with energy and ideas. Watch out world! TED Women – TEDx Tucson Women I was lucky to be invited, or have an invitation wrangled for me by my friend Pam Vaner of My Sassy Notions, to a gathering organized by Mary Reed, TEDxTucson Leader extraordinaire, to catch […]
Another January 8th & Nothing Much Has Changed
Four years ago, mid-morning on January 8th, life in Tucson changed. We had actually been one of those towns before, but for whatever reasons, the label did not stick. October 29, 2002 was when a mass shooting, and mass murder, took place at the University of Arizona. But the attempted assassination of a Congressman and […]
Roger Lee Hill, August 4, 1948 – November 8, 2014
I just got back from the All Souls Procession. I checked messages on the Trolley on the way to the plaza at San Augustine Mercado. I hadn’t checked them since this morning. I got a text from my nephew saying his dad had died last night. Rest in Peace my Brother. Mom, Dad, Dave, Max, […]
Where Does Beautiful, Poignant Autumn Begin?
Autumn in Tucson is a time of wonder: perfect days to play hooky and warm oneself in Sabina Canyon, preparation for late and winter gardens, evenings spent outdoors on patios, and preparation for the All Souls Procession – these all alter the angle of perception of the season in that unique way only Tucson can.