(Published by Zocalo Magazine on Jan. 10, 2014.) The lobby of YWCA of Tucson (YW) was festive in mid-December, with a large Christmas tree and upbeat volunteers. One offers coffee before ringing Tana Kelch to let her know: “A Jamie is here to see you.” Kelch, the Sales & Marketing Manager and previous proprietor of Bohemia: An Artisans Emporium, comes out smiling. There’s a spring to her step as she approaches, saying there are so many things to share about the YW as the 96-year-old … [Read more...]
A Light Parade, Old Pueblo Style
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on Dec. 1, 2013.) It is crazily popular. Tucsonans love this parade. It’s an eclectic, Old Pueblo eccentric glorious mishmash of goofy to serious entries – storm troopers meeting dog groups meeting accordion players meeting high school marching bands meeting church groups. There are local dignitaries in convertibles; car clubs, scooter clubs, motorcycle clubs; dance troupes, mariachi and folklorico groups. All of these various Tucsonans coming together … [Read more...]
Back to Basics
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on Nov. 11, 2013.) “Simple is harder than complicated,” reflects environmental engineering student Andrea F. Corral. Her cohort Vicky Karanikola agrees enthusiastically, “Yeah! Everything is so technologically advanced that you forget the simple. Our designs have to be simplified, they have to be simple to work.” These University of Arizona doctoral environmental engineering students are discussing the challenges of going back to basics, to help a village in … [Read more...]
Angles on Achieving Happiness
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on Oct. 05, 2013.) In a Downtown lecture series, five University of Arizona faculty members share how to utilize scientific research and ancient philosophies as tools for improving life. In unscientific Facebook and verbal polls conducted by this writer, the question “What is your definition of happiness?” elicited responses ranging from one-word certainties (acceptance, self-respect, good friends, love) to a list of experiences that bring pleasure (a … [Read more...]
Downtown Tucson Comes Alive Again with this Year’s 2nd Saturdays
(Published by Arizona Daily Wildcat on Sept. 12, 2013.) This weekend, artists, bands and vendors will dominate the streets of downtown Tucson with the school year’s first production of 2nd Saturdays Downtown. Downtown Tucson’s Providence Service Corporation began to support the entertainment series known as 2nd Saturdays in May 2010 in order to expose the community to art, music, fashion and a spread of culture unlike anything else in Tucson, according to 2nd Saturdays’ website. As the … [Read more...]
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