Rodney Glassman, J.D., Ph.D., is a Renaissance man. His past and present titles include television show host, vice mayor for the City of Tucson, financial advisor, nominee for U.S. Senate, acting town manager of Cave Creek, attorney, children’s book author, vice president of the nation’s fifth largest Boy Scout Council and assistant staff judge advocate…
At the Scottsdale home of Sonia and John Breslow, it’s reigning cats and dogs. From her earliest childhood memories in Omaha, NE, Sonia says she had a passion for any animal, but especially “puppies and kittens and rabbits,” and was always bringing home strays. “My parents tolerated my dedication to a point,” she recalls, “but…
DAY CAMPS Animal Camp at Arizona Animal Welfare League 15 N. 40th Place, Phoenix 602-273-6852 ext. 121 • aawl.org/camp Our campers will learn about animal veterinary needs or learn about the wide variety of animal jobs available (and the steps to get them!) or have a blast learning cool animal facts while using their…
Deena Goldstein is an artist who loves “capturing moments from life’s inspirational journeys.” A creative dynamo, with an intense passion for multimedia, digital, acrylic and salvage art, Deena created Pop Art Pets a little over a year ago, adding to her already thriving fine art endeavors. With PAP, Deena turns photos into art, enabling her…
Chick-In will celebrate its one-year anniversary at the end of the month; and based on its online reviews, people cannot get enough of this Mediterranean-inspired, fresh, fast-food restaurant. Israeli owner Yariv Elazar says he had never operated a restaurant before but had “a lot of passion to eat.” So when the opportunity arose, he jumped…
Beverly Gray will be in Tucson in March for two events surrounding her latest book, Seduced by Mrs. Robinson, How “The Graduate” Became the Touchstone of a Generation. On March 8 at 7:30 pm she will give a talk before a screening of “The Graduate” at the Loft Theater. She will also appear March 10-11…
Curry Corner $$ 1212 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe 480-894-1276 currycornertempe.com Rarely do I take restaurant suggestions from 11-year-olds, but this sixth grader, who knows my passion for food, was determined that I go to Curry Corner. “Oh yeah,” I said, “What’s your favorite thing to eat there?” Though she enthusiastically listed several different items, she…
Passover begins at the end of this month, and the checklist starts to form with all my to-dos. My biggest focus every year is the food. How do I make Passover healthy for my kids, my husband and myself? For almost two years, I have been eating a more Paleo diet (a diet based on…
Pictured above: Peter and Kayleigh Diamond’s home. The Windsor Square historic neighborhood in Phoenix was established in 1928 and will turn 90 this year. The first home was completed in 1929 when the city’s population was just 70,000. But the Great Depression, then World War II delayed the neighborhood’s growth. Much of Windsor Square was…
Barbara Friedkin arrived at my home in a Subaru. As she stepped out of the car, her 5’3” frame was perched atop open-toed slides, and she wore a flowing tunic and pants set. Her blonde hair cascaded around her round cheeks that were raised by her smile. “This is The Mystic of Cave Creek,” I…
