Category Archives: Sustainability

I Am Tucson, So Are You

The joyful mosaic nearby the historic Charles Brown House in Downtown Tucson challenges all of us to reclaim our own definition of civic engagement. How do you actively participate in your city? How are you Tucson, too? Immersion is a … Continue reading

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Around Tucson’s Table of Tradition: Grateful for Small and Local

This weekend, it’s appropriate to reflect on localism and our reinvestment in all things local. From native ingredients that satisfy the foodie culture, to new respect for local nature, arts and culture — America is paying homage to the close-up … Continue reading

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Tucson Tale: Wildfires, Spirituality & Symbolism

Arizona’s heat sizzles in so many dimensions. The sad debates of human rights and guns, the legislative bickering, the rising temps as the monsoon struggles to form…and the wildfires. Nationally the news reports on the war for containment. Locally our … Continue reading

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World Water Day in the Tucson Desert

Water: A word that’s so important today. It conjures up images of and unstoppable tsunami….and in Tucson water is an issue that binds our community together in the desert. This week, the 2nd Annual Tucson Synergistic Water Festival will find … Continue reading

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A Tucson Locavore Tale: In Thanks for Local Food and Business

We choose local foods and businesses as part of a more sustainable lifestyle. In this all-American week of pilgrims and thanks I am pleased that the go-local movement is growing. Going local is about business, food and a way of … Continue reading

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Local Foods, Sustainable Communities and Communications

Well, this is going to be an eclectic conversation. That’s because this past week we had a joyous experience with foods and cultures of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. It made me think of the benefits of slow, sustainable and … Continue reading

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Tucson MOCA: Contemporary Showcase of Art

Tucson is unique and thus it deserves MOCA – an airy space of edgy-meets-global contemporary art installations and artist residencies. It opened in March in a converted firehouse on Church, in downtown Tucson. The building is perfect for Tucson’s young … Continue reading

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