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…
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…
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,”…
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…
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…
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…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Michael Wilson Arizona may be best known for the stunning saguaros and other statuesque cacti that adorn our landscape year-round, but the colors that decorate our diverse species of trees and line our many venturous pathways during the autumn season are proof that fall really is our state’s time to…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Magicians on Mission [dropcap]C[/dropcap]hris Rose has been fascinated with magic throughout his entire life. “Magic creates a sense of wonder,” he says. “It also, in my opinion, helps provide us with a certain amount of hope for the future, that life is not as bad as it could be….
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…
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography Courtesy of Brian Morrison [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t may seem like a Hollywood cliché: U.S. Marine veteran returns home from combat to face hidden battles within his own mind. He drinks too much, gets in trouble with the law and finds salvation after experiencing his own dark night of the soul. Except this isn’t Hollywood….
