Monthly Archives: June 2009

Summer and the beauty of fresh veggies

I just came back from vacation visiting my family in southern Indiana. My parents live in the same house I grew up in, and I have fond memories of the summer days when Mom and I would go back to … Continue reading

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June events

Arizona heats up in June, but southeastern Arizona has some very cool spots! Check out these events and see why it’s cool to go south in the summer. June 12-14, GLBT Pride Weekend, Bisbee Spend the weekend in Bisbee, and … Continue reading

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July Fourth 2009 events in Cochise County

Check out the July 4th events for 2010. July Fourth weekend is coming up. Yeah, you can go to a major city’s celebration with a million of your closest friends, but why not get out in Arizona’s wide open spaces? … Continue reading

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National Parks will offer 3 free summer weekends

Your vacation doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Want to see some really cool spots for FREE? The National Park Service announced that it will offer three free weekends this summer on June 20-21, July 18-19 and August … Continue reading

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Peace to Bisbee artist Rose Johnson

Rose Johnson, who painted Bisbee’s Peace wall, died in Jakarta, so says the Jakarta Post in a story published today. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to be the highest bidder on a chair she painted for the … Continue reading

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Kartchner Caverns discounts start today

Today’s the day! In June, one of Cochise County’s great attractions reduces its tour prices for the summer. See my earlier post for discount details. The park is offering this price through Sept. 4, 2009. This is a very popular … Continue reading

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