March 17, 2023

A family throw back to a time when many of us Flockers began our friendship. Why did they begin, because we had kids in preschools and latter in regular schools together.

This is Beth and as you know, I don't usually put much out on any press that I get, but I like this one and I also like this rather old family picture. For those of you that are in London and other spots in Europe. Perhaps you'll remember us from that time. Because this was from when we were all hopping around for Christmas. So, I thought I'd throw this old picture in. with a current article from Tucson Lifestyle Magazine on Mike an I.

From: Tucson Lifestyle Magzine, March 2023

photo: David Cook on Unsplash

I'd like to talk about reptiles and amphibians, because it's the season when all of the creepy crawlers are coming out. The Salamanders and even the Gila Monsters. And old Gila Monsters can be quite cagey and dangerous, and maybe you didn't know this but a Gila Monster in the first 50 feet can outrun a race horse. So be careful because they can turn on you; And, you may end up in the Emergency Room with his jaw being opened by a pair of Emergency Room pliers. So that's why I've decided to put him first because he's beginning to come out.

Sonoran Tiger Salamander

While Salamnders and lizards look similar, they are not related.Salamanders are Amphibians, Lizards are Reptiles.

From: The University of Arizona News, By: Alexis Blue, August 1, 2016

You hear them scurrying in the underbrush. You see them running up trees. Maybe you've even spotted one in your shower, or stuck to your kitchen window.

If you live in Tucson, you're accustomed to seeing lizards. But how much do you really know about them?

Collared Lizard

Coaatimundi

It's Spring and the Wildlife is out on Mt. Lemmon. Last week we introduced you to the Coaatimundi. Above you can see him in action. see some of our other neighbors on the mountain below.

Meican Spottted Owl

White Tail Deer

Wild Tukey

Brown Bear

Black Bear

Mountain Lion

From: Birds & Blooms, By: Lori Vanover, March 24, 2022

From fuzzy ducklings to cute cardinals, shake off winter and get ready for a new season with these adorable photos of spring birds.

Just this morning on the Tennis court there was one of our most coveted Flockers and also the mother to Jaxon, the featured pup from last week who was helping us celebrate St. Patrick's Day with his own doggy opera singing. Believe it or not, Lisa was walking along the Rillito River path, and she took the above photo that speaks for itself. Thank you for sharing Lisa.

Right here in Tucson we have a lot of activities for children, adults and particularly families making family trips, whether your from Tucson or if this is a destination city for you. Some of the things we have up at the Biosphere, we have k-12 programs. we can even take you on a K-12 online virtual field trip. The University of Arizona has several programs that overlap with the Biosphere and they're actually the organizers o the Biosphere program. We have under graduates working on hands-on research up there. If you want to come up with a group there are special group rates, just fill out the form on their website.

Once you come to Tucson, if you are into the sciences and into the planets, last week we visited The Flandrau Science Center and I'd like to revisit them to let you know they're not just a  one day trip, they have films, journeys into outer space, and. The other place I'd like to encourage you to visit the stars. is to go up on Mt. Lemmon to the Sky Center at the Steward Observatory and kindly arrange a special field trip with The University of Arizona.

From: Biosphere 2

The Biosphere 2 Experience app includes never before seen photos and videos that visualize the science and 30-year history. Through science stories and interviews you'll have the opportunity to learn more about our amazing, world-class research as you traverse a safe (socially distanced) one-way path around the exterior and through the human habitat and wilderness areas of Biosphere 2!

From: The Flandrau Science Center

Two floors of science exhibits let your group explore our vast and fascinating universe—both here on Earth and beyond our solar system! Tickets can be purchased online or in-person.

From: Mt. Lemmon Sky Center

SkyNights StarGazing Program: Using the Schulman 32-inch and the Phillips 24-inch Telescopes, the two largest dedicated public telescopes in the Southwest, we will guide you through a unique and awe-inspiring opportunity that lets you peer beyond the blue horizons of our southwestern skies and explore the astronomical wonders of the Universe. This five-hour program guides you through navigating the night sky with binoculars, to viewing spectacular planets, galaxies, and nebulae. A captivating and one-of-a-kind access to the Universe. Fun for ages 7 and up...a MUST-SEE experience!

What is wellness? It' a state of mind, it's a state of movement, it's an integrated type of mindset

From: Global Wellness Institue

Wellness is a modern word with ancient roots. The key tenets of wellness as both preventive and holistic can be traced back to ancient civilizations from the East (India, China) to the West (Greece, Rome). In 19th-century Europe and the United States, a variety of intellectual, religious and medical movements developed in parallel with conventional medicine.

Does Sugar encourage inflamation? The answer to that is yes. The jury is not out on that one. One of the things I'd like to prsent below is a list of the top anti-inflamitory foods. 

From: Harvard Health Publishing, November 16, 2021

Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. By following an anti-inflammatory diet you can fight off inflammation for good.

Our favorite life mentor and teacher Dr. Hayward M. Fox. has two publications out that we would like to share with the Flock

CESAR

Ways of Knowing

What the Time, Space, Knowledge Vision Offers Western Psychology

A Call for a New Vision of Therapy

Published in Self & Society

La Tragédie deCarmen

Carmen*

Camerata New Jersey

March 18 at 8 p.m.

Opera America

March 19 ast 7:50 p.m.

Good Shepard - Faith Presbyterian Church

Nationals for Top Choirs

Soloist

Choir of America

March 25 at 6 p.m.

Carnegie Hall - Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage**

Masterworks in Lincoln Center

Alto Soloist

Dan Forrest's Jubilate Deo

April 15

Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall**

* Role debut

** Hall debut

This week’s featured pet is Hazel! She is a 6 month old tortoiseshell kitten and was adopted from the Hermitage Cat Shelter. She enjoys birdwatching, playing with her squeaky mouse toy, and pouncing on her sister. Fun fact: Tortoiseshell cats (torties) are almost exclusively female! They have a bit of a reputation for having sassy personalities- also known as tortitude!

I’m looking forward to getting some of your personal stories- oral, written, or otherwise. I’d so love to present them to the flock. Hit a mailbox below to share your story.

photo: Cita Scott, visit Cita's website

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