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Stretching

As I mentioned in an earlier article, stretching is an activity that can be done easily throughout different intervals of the day. Stretching is a type of physical activity that takes only a minute or two to do, but the results are beneficial in relieving stiffness, increasing blood flow, and even reducing eye strain that comes from […]

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Saving Money — Why it’s Important – Part II

In part one of this article, I wrote that many of us are not prepared for financial emergencies.  According to Bankrate.com,  “28 percent of Americans say they have no rainy-day fund” and 49% “don’t have enough emergency savings to cover three months’ worth of expenses.”  In other words, even with the uncertainty in today’s murky financial […]

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Saving Money — Why it’s Important – Part I

Most of us are familiar with the idea of saving money, it can be in a traditional savings or money market account for emergencies.  This type of account can be used for unexpected expenses, or for expenses that cost more than we anticipated.  Although it’s known for adding safety to our financial wellbeing, it’s an […]

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Freedom Is Not Free

Arizona Museums – Capital Museum and the Latest Exhibit at Wesley Bolin Plaza

Downtown Phoenix has a myriad of trendy places to eat, numerous, pscale hotels, sports venues, live theaters, a comedy club, Lucky Strike bowling alley, lots of retail shopping, and several great spas.  Plus, let’s not forget that, during this time of year, there’s also the outdoor ice skating rink.   This is a city that has […]

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Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn squash makes a colorful and delicious vegan meal.  And, when the rice is prepared ahead of time, this recipe can be prepared in a matter of minutes.  This dish is filling, and incorporates several of the season’s favorite ingredients.  Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash List of ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash – washed, halved, and […]

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I’m the Phoenix City Guide for the Examiner, an online publication

Although I haven’t written about it earlier, Ron and I have been ‘showcasing’ the downtown Phoenix area for an online publication, Examiner.com, I’m the Phoenix City Guide!  For the last two months, we’ve been publishing weekly articles about downtown, and, since we live in the heart of the city, it’s a perfect match!  We’ve seen […]

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Amsterdam Tree Lined Canal

Amsterdam, one Amazing City

Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, is one of our favorite places.  It mixes ultra-modern buildings with historic architecture.  It is culturally diverse, yet fiercely unique.  The Dutch are known for being environmentally aware and for their progressive work ethic, yet traditionalism is obvious in clothing styles, transportation, and cuisine.  Even during the harsh winter […]

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The Hall of Flame Fire Museum

We recently visited the Hall of Flame Fire Museum and it is truly one of our city’s gems.  With almost an acre of fire history exhibits, this museum has the largest collection of firefighting apparatus in the United States.  This one location houses more than 130 of the earliest steam and motorized fire engines and […]

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