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Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Tifani Wendt [dropcap]L[/dropcap]arry Wendt loved to cook for people. “One of the biggest ways that Larry showed his love was making an incredible meal for or making sure that people were fed,” says Tifani, Larry’s daughter. “Nobody ever went hungry around Larry and I am sure that anybody could…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Michele Celentano [dropcap]E[/dropcap]arlier in her life, Sierra Litman used to turn her garage into a haunted house for Halloween. She invited neighbors to walk through the small space but, feeling cramped and therefore limited, she aspired to create something spooky on a much grander scale. She gets the opportunity to…
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography by Arleen Hazen [dropcap]M[/dropcap]usic is one of the most powerful creative forces in the human experience and dance is the physical manifestation of that force. A talented group of tap-dancing ladies called the Desert Cactus Kickers is proving that dancing is also a lot of fun regardless of one’s age. Having entertained…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Mark Laverman [dropcap]F[/dropcap]ew things on earth are as relaxing as lounging lakeside, wading in the water or simply sitting on a boat, staring at the beautiful light that bounces off the canyon walls. Fortunately, Arizona boasts a lot of lakes in every nook and cranny of the state from which…
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of Bravada Yachts, Arizona Game and Fish Department and Mark Laverman [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ater is healing. It hydrates, cleanses, and soothes the body, mind and spirit. Here in the desert, the presence of water is especially welcome and our Valley is fortunate to have lakes overflowing with active options for the whole family…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Arizona Game and Fish Department [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona is currently home to 35 native species of fish — 34 of which have been identified as species of greatest conservation need in our state and 20 of which have been federally listed as threatened or endangered. Although these incredible creatures have adapted…
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of FLINT by Baltair, Trevor Turk, Joanie Simon and TJ Perez [dropcap]C[/dropcap]ocktails can be simple, containing just two perfectly measured ingredients, or they can be complicated affairs with ingredients that require all manner of muddling, juicing, chopping and even setting aflame. Scaled-down or over-the-top, a quaff is that much more special…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Rotary Club of Anthem and Sarah Varney [dropcap]W[dropcap]hen Edward Varney moved to Arizona in November 2010, one of the first things that he did was join the Rotary Club of Anthem. Having been a member of one of the worldwide nonprofit organization’s chapters in New Hampshire two years prior,…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Nate Decker [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his Sept. 11 marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most horrific events in United States’ history. “Many of us swore an oath on that day we would never forget what was done to our nation; but more importantly, we would never forget those who gave their…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Patricia Brusha [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the past two years, Patricia Brusha has been honoring the memory of her late daughter, Courtney Michaels, by championing her vision to express compassion for and uplift the many men and women who are taking the daunting-yet-crucial steps to overcome addiction and alcoholism. What began as…