Every day we go to work to make money or make a difference. Those who work in our national parks, monuments and forests likely fall into the latter category. They are there to be the custodians of God’s creativity and grace. Getting to work at Grand Canyon National Park or the adjoining Kaibab National Forrest is the pinnacle, for many, … Read More
Searching For Frank Jacobson
He was so influential and impactful while head of the Scottsdale Cultural Council he was referred to as the “8th councilman.” And judging by this recent article in the Phoenix New Times, Scottsdale needs someone like Frank Jacobson now. Big time. We’re not as dour as the New Times. After all, Scottsdale’s public art program remains second to no Valley … Read More
Maybe It’s Trump With The Integrity, Not Romney
As Mitt Romney laid early plans for a 2008 presidential run he was spending a lot of time in Arizona. To raise money. And to pin rival John McCain down in his home state more than he would have liked. Romney sought a key endorsement: Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He got it. Arizona. Iowa. Whatever the Romney campaign needed … Read More
State Senator Steve Pierce and Representative Karen Fann Endorse Proposition 123
By Let’s Vote Yes For Arizona’s Schools PHOENIX — District One legislators Steve Pierce and Karen Fann today endorsed Proposition 123 citing the initiative’s solution to getting public school districts money they need now without raising taxes. “Through using our Arizona State Land Trust for its intended use, we will start rebuilding and providing our education system with an immediate … Read More
I am Surprised, just like you. How to Vote.
By Tucson for Romney Dear Friend, If you have already voted in the Arizona 2016 Republican Presidential Primary, you can ignore this email. I am surprised that I am dusting off this email address, but after listening to Mitt Romney and watching what has happened, I felt it time to make a suggestion to my many friends. Like you, I … Read More
Equestrian Discrimination
Scottsdale is the “West’s Most Western Town” but some neighbors (hardly all) want to stop that notion west of Scottsdale Road, along Cactus. As we have written about before there is the place a renowned businessman and his wife hope to build an equestrian paradise on six acres called Rancho Paraiso. It seems a natural fit for a community that … Read More
Arizona Tax Research Association Endorses Proposition 123
By Let’s Vote Yes For Arizona School In Support of Prop 123 PHOENIX — The Arizona Tax Research Association (ATRA) today endorsed Proposition 123 citing that the initiative would resolve a longstanding education lawsuit in the state and get money to school districts now while protecting taxpayers. “The Arizona Supreme Court’s decision in the Cave Creek lawsuit exposed taxpayers to … Read More
Join me
By Arnold Schwarzenegger I’m proud to endorse my good friend John Kasich for President of the United States. John knows that leadership is about serving people and he has a record of getting results. That’s exactly what’s needed in America right now. Please join the team today and show your support for John’s campaign. He not only led the effort … Read More
Meet The Fockers
Many times we side with neighbors fighting the good and necessary fight against developer overreach. But as we have opined already the bizarre activism by some neighbors against an enrichment of the Cactus Corridor defies common sense. But we do appreciate their reminding us of pop culture. For across the street of one of the nicest equestrian ranches ever proposed … Read More
Odds & Starts To The Week
*Restaurant and bar impresario Mark Drinkwater is re-entering the business at Scottsdale & Lincoln in a building that used to house a breakfast joint and, after that, a failed Italian concept. *Arizona Governor Doug Ducey raised money last week through the mail for southern Arizona Congresswoman Martha McSally. This week he is doing it for Congressman Trent Franks at a … Read More