Legacy of a Craftsman
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Legacy of a Craftsman

Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of The Craftsman Cocktails + Kitchen [dropcap]T[dropcap]he headstone of Jason Ebel’s beloved grandfather reads simply, “A Craftsman.” These two words, and the man who inspired Ebel and chef-partner Chris Nicosia to open The Craftsman Cocktails + Kitchen in North Scottsdale, are the cornerstone of every aspect of this neighborhood gathering spot…

Building Bonds and Bringing Down Barriers
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Building Bonds and Bringing Down Barriers

Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Desert Foothills Family YMCA [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he past two years have undoubtedly been difficult for an inordinate number of individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations. For many months, the only faces we saw were either our own in the mirror, our loved ones with whom we live, partially covered with masks or…

Homerun Humanitarian
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Homerun Humanitarian

Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Arizona Diamondbacks [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ver the course of his career and residency here in Arizona, Mike Kennedy did not only demonstrate servant leadership but lived it. “Mike was all about service and made it a part of his daily life — serving his family, serving his church and serving his community,”…

From Front to Back: Hidden in the Hills Celebrates Silver Year
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From Front to Back: Hidden in the Hills Celebrates Silver Year

Writer Susan Kern-FleischerPhotography Courtesy of Sonoran Arts League [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ongtime Desert Foothills art enthusiasts may recall how Hidden in the Hills co-founder Judy Darbyshire hand-drew maps during the first two years of what has since become an iconic studio tour. Those photocopied maps were then personally distributed by each of the artists as well as posted…

Legacy and Luxury
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Legacy and Luxury

Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of Grace Renee Gallery [dropcap]R[/dropcap]elationship is at the heart of Sloane Street Jewelry,  a luxury brand with the mother and daughter team of Frances and Charlotte Gadbois at the helm. The pair feels strongly about cultivating personal relationships with their customers — many of whom have supported them from the launch…

Through the Wood
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Through the Wood

Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Tam Ryan [dropcap]O[/dropcap]riginally published in 1844 as “The New-England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day,” Lydia Maria Child’s poem has become the quintessential celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, evoking childhood memories of traveling through an autumn dreamscape on the way to a Norman Rockwell-esque dinner with relatives. The poem includes references…

Sandcastle of Secrets
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Sandcastle of Secrets

Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Linda Spears [dropcap]O[/dropcap]nce upon a time, an incredibly inventive man named Boyce Luther Gully would bring his young daughter Mary Lou to the beach in Seattle. There, the two of them would bond with one another while building sandcastles. However, these brilliant creations, extravagantly designed and carefully constructed by the…