A point often proven by history: The horse has a lot to teach the human. Contact between the two became closer when man started domesticating the horse around 4000 BC, and the relationship has evolved over time to inexorably link the two species. Today, that link is being used effectively to bring the lessons of the horse herd into the healing process for veterans and first responders who are struggling with trauma resulting from their service. A non-profit staged out of the Prescott … [Read more...] about Healing Powers of the Herd
COVID
Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings
Event planners are busier than ever and, not surprisingly, smaller weddings have taken the lead, especially in Northern Arizona. “We’ve had a lot of micro-weddings of 50 people or less since March this year,” said Prescott-based Luella House Weddings and soon-to-open historic Willow Creek Inn owner Nancy Bewley. “I think it’s because small weddings make sense to people right now. People can spread out and the couple can have those who are most dear and closest to them attend, plus the expense … [Read more...] about Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings
Are People with HIV More at Risk for COVID?
About 40 years ago, a new illness appeared, and because it was spreading like wildfire through the male gay community, it was dubbed the “gay cancer.” As the pandemic took life after life, the medical/scientific communities fought to understand it and how to stop it. After countless hours of research, advocacy, blood, sweat and tears, advances were made in medicine, and today, contracting HIV is no longer a death sentence. Untreated, it is still a potentially life-threatening virus, but thanks … [Read more...] about Are People with HIV More at Risk for COVID?
Is It Safe to Have House Cleaners in Your Home During the Pandemic?
There are so many questions regarding what is safe and what should be avoided during this pandemic. One of the constants is to keep things clean and disinfected. So, the question that some people have is, “Is it safe to have my house cleaners in my home?” There is no guarantee that anyone coming into your home is COVID-free, however, you need to weigh the pros and cons and ask several questions. First, determine whether or not you are able to keep your home clean and disinfected. It is a fact … [Read more...] about Is It Safe to Have House Cleaners in Your Home During the Pandemic?
Loans Helping Local Establishments Weather the COVID Storm
Joany Cole was excited to expand her brewpub business by opening a second location in Prescott. A week later, the pandemic hit. Cole and her husband, Brian, had just signed a new lease and taken out a line of credit for a second location on Marina and Sheldon streets in Prescott. Shortly after, they were told they had to close their doors for dine-in service because of the pandemic. The couple own Lonesome Valley Brewing in Prescott Valley, a brewpub they started in 2013. “Literally a … [Read more...] about Loans Helping Local Establishments Weather the COVID Storm