Sneak Peeks: Politics and The Peak
By Les Conklin It seems that every election year there are a few folks who are disappointed, frustrated, angry, sometimes all three. Unfortunately, some fall victim to the rapidly spreading CAPSLOCK Plague, the symptoms of which are fever, delirium and keying entire email messages and social media posts in capital letters. These people are unhappy because The Peak and the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) do not support one...
And You’re Off!
Thursday, August 11, 2016 So you’re off on a little vacation, are you? Or maybe you’re hightailing it out of here for the entire summer. More power to you. Either way, I’m quite sure that one of the most important things on your mind right now is, “What the heck is going to happen to my fitness program while I’m away?” Well, here’s your very simple solution. If you’ll only be away for a week, do your body a favor and give it a rest....
Stay Cool in the Pool
Monday, July 11, 2016 So how’s your summer shape-up program going? What’s that? It’s too hot to exercise, you say? Nice try, my friend. Trot on back to your closet, slip into that Speedo, and meet me in the pool! Ahhhhhhhhh, doesn’t that water feel terrific? Well, yes, but now what in the world do I do, you’re thinking quietly to yourself. Heck, anything you can do on land you can do in the water, and it will be a whole...
Tried and Still True: Moderation
You’ve heard it before — everything in moderation. And maybe you’re thinking, yeah, blahblahblah, been there, done that, didn’t work for me, go away. Well, alrightee then. I will go away eventually but not before we take a different look at exactly what “moderation” can mean to our lives. Wouldn’t it be preferable to start walking a little bit every day now rather than waiting to begin your SUPER ANNUAL GUTS TO GLORY SHAPE-UP...
Tales of Brother Germano
Courtesy of the Brothers of Delta Sigma Chapter, Sigma Chi Fraternity, University of Rhode Island Edited by Les Conklin ’60 “When you hear the word ‘disabled,’ people think about people who can’t walk or talk or do everything that people take for granted. Now, I take nothing for granted. But I find the real disability in people who can’t find joy in life and are bitter.” Teri Garr...
Hidden in the Hills Celebrates 20 Years in November
Courtesy Sonoran Arts League CAVE CREEK, Ariz. (May 23, 2016) – Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour and sale, Hidden in the Hills (HITH), celebrates its 20th year during the last two weekends of November, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 18,19, 20 and November 25, 26, and 27, 2016. A signature event of the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, Hidden in the Hills...
Joyful Sounds in Our Community
By Edie Shannon Each month a group of musicians from Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Rio Verde and Scottsdale come together to bring enjoyment to the residents of senior retirement and nursing homes in the area. They call themselves the Joyful Sounds. A few of the Joyful Sounds are professional musicians. Most are simply people who want to provide the audience pleasure, and to acknowledge the value of each member of the...
Las Piedras Celebrates Block Watch
By Edie Shannon A singing cowboy, firemen and great food made for a fun evening for the Las Piedras neighborhood on April 9 of this year More than seventy guests including members of the local police and fire department enjoyed an opportunity to socialize at the annual Block Watch Party of Las Piedras, in North Scottsdale. In Scottsdale, Neighborhood Block Parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors, build relationships,...
Scaling Down
You awaken to a beautiful morning. The sky is blue, the birds are singing, and all is right with the world. You stretch and rise from your bed, padding softly toward the bathroom, and suddenly you have that undeniably spooky feeling that you’re being watched. You look up and, sure enough, there it is lurking in the corner. It’s evil, sinister, and waiting for you — THE BATHROOM SCALE!! Run! Run while you still can! Save...
Seeing & Doing: Iberian Snapshots, Part 3
Photographs by Judy and Les Conklin Part 1 published photographs taken in Portugal. Part 2 showed photographs taken in southern and central Spain. The part publishes more photos taken during our all-to-brief trip through southern and central Spain. Part 3. Part 1 displays photographs from...
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