The Flock ARCHIVES

Archive: All Issues

Reaching Big:
Mongolia Nomad Trek

Wellness: Brain Health
Each Brain Matters

Hidden Philanthropy:
Tapas para Sanar

Relax: Tea
Daily Balance Tea | Herbal Teas for Men’s Wellbeing,

Kid’S Corner: Kids Camps
Towns, museums and theaters hosting classes and camps this summer

About Town: Arizona Opinion
August Primary results will impact our daily lives – and how few people determine them

Artist’s Corner:
Cita Scott

Reaching Big:
A stargazer’s guide to the Atacama Desert | Find the Milky Way with these top tips

Wellness:
Ayurvedic Self-Massage

Kid’s Corner:
How to Talk to Your Kids About Philanthropy

Artist’s Corner:
The Drawing Studio | Art of Summer 2022

Reaching Big:
Patagonia

Wellness:
COVID-19 Data Dispatch | But what about lond Covid? | The latest on the coronavirus

Kid’s Corner:
Can Kids Publish Books? | How 8-Year-Old Emma Sumner Published Her First Book

The Artist Speaks:
Barbara Rogers

Environment:
Buffelgrass battle:What’s needed to make sure weeds don’t win at saguaros’ expense

Human Heritage:
Lalibela, Ethiopia | Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela

Racer Sandy Washburn:
Sandy Washburn’s Hobby

Wellness:
Staying safe in the summer heat: 5 tips for cancer patients

Artist’s Corner:
Mina Papatheodorou-Valyraki

Educator’s Corner:
Keith Murfee-DeConcini | Interviews That Matter

Justice Corner:
Why Justice?

Reaching Big:
Cape Town | Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town

Wellness:
Kimberly Gomer: Body Beautiful Miami

On Broadway:
Six the Musical

Producer’s Corner:
Judy Greenberg Seinfeld ’56 Reflects on Professional, Personal Life

Kid’s Corner:
Amazing Dino Discoveries

Reaching Big: Machu Picchu,

Wellness Corner: Calming Down, Meditation Deep Dive,

Educator’s Corner:
AudioFile Magazine

Seafaring History:
Anne Bonny,

Artist’s Corner:
Calley O’Neill,

Racer Sandy Washburn : Update
Sandy’s Day at Lime Rock

Reaching Big:
Inti Raymi 2022

Wellness:
Watch: The ‘Nerve Pain Relief’ You Can Do Without Leaving The House

Education:
5 Finding Nemo Fish Species In Real Life } Humuhumunukunukuapuaa

Artist’s Corner:
Marco Leona

Local Spotlight:
Eric Styrmoe

Broadway Follow Up:
SIX Wins Tony!

Reaching High:
Marolt Brothers Tribute Video | How Many Base Camps Are There On Mount Everest

Wellness Corner:
Getting Quiet: Simple Meditation | Diving Together

Local Spotlight:
Jon B. Wang, MD: A Man of Many Chapters

Environment:
Tree Talk

The Night Sky:
How to see a ‘remarkable’ and rare parade of planets in the morning sky through the end of June

Team Wonder:
Emma and Kingston

Fourth of July:
Fourth Of July 2022 | History, Trivia, and Celebrations

Local Spotlight:
Jon B. Wang, MD: Special Forces Surgeon

America’s Birthday:
The William Tell Overture

Reaching High:
Nepal May Move Everest Base Camp

Wellness Corner:
Your Body: A User’s Guide, 100 things you never knew |A nutritionist recommends what you need in your diet for healthy oxygen levels

Philanthropy:
WWOOF – Live and learn on organic and sustainable properties

Tucson’s Very Own Wildlife Rescue Center:
Patient of the Week: Baby raccoons

Kid’s/Educator’s Corner:
Ten Things We’ve Learned About Lions Since Disney’s Original ‘The Lion King’

Reaching High:
How High is Kilimanjaro Compared to Everest Base Camp,

Wellness Corner:
Meditation Deep Dive

Youth Entrepreneurs:
The Importance of Emphasizing ‘fun aspect’ Say Horvat

Philanthropy:
Farm Mission Global

Artist’s Corner:
Randall Goosby: the rising star violinist on his hope to bring music to a wider audience

Reaching High: 
Aconcaqua

Wellness: 
Glucosamine & Chondrroitin with (MSM)

Performing Arts: 
Diego Gonzales

Athlete’s Corner: 
Ana Cvetkovic | Hristina Cvetkovic

Artist’s Corner: 
Picasso – El Greco: Linking the Masters

Reaching High:
Discover the Largest Mountain in the World

Wellness:
Copper & Other Minerals |  Thoughts on Belonging in Time and Space

Children’s Science Corner:
Monarch Butterflies

Performing Art’s Corner:
Linda Collazo | Mezzo-Soprano | Brian Wong, Pianist

Reaching High:
Denali

University of Alaska Museum of the North:
Discover Big Things

Philanthropy:
Elk’s History

Wellness:
What is Choline? | Zonulin: A Way to Test for Leaky Gut

Artist’s Corner:
Del Geist | Patricia Leighton

Backyard Entomology:
The Sphinx Moth

Reaching High:
Vinson Massif

Wellness:
Field Day at Reid Park Zoo,

Zoos:
Snow Leopard Cubs at Central Park Zoo

Artist’sCorner:
Nana Klumpp

Alaska Pioneers:
Fannie Quigley, Richard L. Proenneke

Wellness:
Deep Dive with Hayward M. Fox | Grab a friend and take a walk

Kid’s Corner:
Jumping Rope

Performing Arts:
Giselle Aubrey | Linda Collazo Update

Reaching High:
Aoranki Mount Cook, New Zealand

Wellness:
The Ultimate Healthy Trader Joe’s Shopping List (Updated for 2022!) With 90 Dietitian-Approved Food Items

Kid’s Corner:
Uncovering the History of the Hula Hoop

Big Kid’s Corner:
The Fun Fitness Benefits of Doing a Hula Hoop Workout

Nature:
One of the World’s Largest Moths Detected for the First Time in U.S., Officials Say,

Philanthropy:
WCK is First to the Frontlines, Providing Meals in Response to Humanitarian, Climate, and Community Crisis. We Build Resilient Food Systems with Locally Led Solutions

Culture:
National Museum of Mongolia

Reaching High:
Mount St. Helens | Beyond the Eruptions

WELLNESS:
Passion Fruit & Guyabano

Kid’s & Educator’s Corner:
The Pogo Stick

Performing Arts:
Budapest Opera | Arizona Opera, | Linda Collazo Update

Where’s Beth?

Reaching High:
Mt. Fuji

Reaching Big:
El Tour de Tucson

Wellness:
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, and Walnuts

Wellness:
Deep Dive with Haywood Fox

Kid’s Corner:
Hopscotch

Performing Arts:
Vienna Operahouse, La Bohème at the Vienna Operahouse | Virtual Playground Opera | TSO Just For Kids

About Town:
Gisell Aubrey Update

Where Was Beth?
Fisterra, Spain

In Memoriam:
Queen Elizabeth II

With Respect:
Queen Elizabeth II

Reaching High:
Geologists discover how Australia’s highest mountain was created | The Tallest Mountain In Australia

Wellness: 10 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Macadamia Nuts | 9 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Almonds | Are Pecans Good for You?

Philanthropy:
Steven M. Gooter Foundation

Educator’s Corner:
Who Invented the Alphabet | Can you name these alphabets

Pererforming Arts:
Lorraine Weimerskirch

Tucson Community:
Sallie Marston PhD | Community and School Garden Program | Tucson Village Farm

Rosh Hashananah:
The Jewish New Year | Religious Holidays in October

Reaching High:
What is the highest mountain in Scotland?

Wellness:
Top 10 Healthiest Seeds to Eat + Their Benefits

Wellness:
Deep Diving with Our Spiritual Mentor Dr. Hayward Fox

Technology:
Evolution of the Bicycle

Kid’s Corner:
How to Play Marbles | A Brief History of Marbles

Astronomy:
Jupiter is coming its closest to Earth in decades | Jupiter In Depth |Visible planets and night sky September-October 2022

Local Spotlight:
Rattlesnake Season

Catching Up:
World Central Kitchen

Yom Kippur:
A Time of Atonement

Reaching High:
Croaghaun Cliffs, Ireland

Culture & Travel:
Spain’s Ireland, Who Were Celts

Wellness:
7 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Potatoes | History of the Potato in Ireland | Derry, NH’s Famous Potato

Wellness:
Santa Catalina Yoga & Hiking Retreat

Kid’s Corner:
How to Play Jacks

Performing Arts:
Jonathan Johnston

How The Flock Came to Be, Where Has Beth Been?

Religious Holidays:
Dussehra, Malwid, & Sukkot

Reaching High:
Presidential Range

Holidays:
Columbus Day | Indigenous Peoples Day

The Vikings:
A Memorable Visit to America

Wellness:
Brain Food for Toddlers | Our Teacher Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.

Performing Arts:
Young Concert Artists | Linda Collazo

In Memoriam:
Dr. Thomas Meixner

Pet’s Corner:
Eskies

Reaching High:
3 Smoky Mountain Ghost Stories That Will Scare Your Socks Off

Holidays:
Halloween 2022 | 55 Fun Halloween Games Kids Can Play at Your Halloween Party | Spooks by Louis Armstrong (1954) | Why Do Witches Ride Brooms? | The History Behind the Legend, A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials | Non-Candy Halloween Treats

Wellness Pumpkin: Loaded with scary-good nutrients | 70 Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas to Raise Your Halloween Spirit | 59 Cute Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween 2022

Wellness: 4 Ways To Celebrate Emotional Wellness Month At Work | What Is Self-Care? Understanding How to Look After Yourself Mentally, Physically and Socially | Emotions Anonymous

Out And About: A Wedding in Portugal from Dino DeConcini, Halloween in Portugal: Does Portugal Celebrate Halloween?

Pet’s Corner: Rescue Crow Goes on Walks With His Favorite German Shepherd

Performing Arts: Young Concert Artists Announces 44 Semi-Finalists!

World News: Crisis in Haiti

Bicycle Safety: Share the Road

Holidays:
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) | Coco In Concert – Live to Film

Reaching Dry:
University of Arizona and JNF-USA

Community:
ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran

Therapeutic Riding:
Red Mountain Therapeutic Riding Center | More Therapeutic Riding Resources

Kid’s/Educator’s Corner:
BrainPOP’s mind-blowing deal: Israeli founder nets $875 million from deal with Lego,

Wellness:
Jewish New Year fruit may hold seeds of hope for brain disease sufferers | Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure

Reid Park Zoo:
Spirits At The Zoo 2022 | Boo At The Zoo 2022

Reaching High:
Barren Island, Born of Fire – Born of the Sea

Culture & Fashion:
9 Facts You May Not Know About The Sari,

Cuisine: 7 Interesting Facts About Khichdi You May Not Have Known

Music:
Sitar

Performing Arts:
Ravi Shankar

Kid’s / Educator’s Corner:
Sitar Instrument Classical Music – Overview, Facts and Types

Kid’s Corner:
Parcheesi

Local Spotlight:
Sallie Marston

Wellness:
9 Surprising Benefits of Curry Powder | 11 Impressive Health Benefits of Saffron | 10 Health Benefits of Cardamom, Backed by Science

Wellness:
Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.

Performing Arts:
Young Concert Artists

Reid Park Zoo:
Boo At The Zoo 2022

Reaching Dry:
Native Animals of the Thar Desert, Desert National Park, |Hunters of the Thar: Raptors in Desert National Park | Birding in Thar’s Desert National Park

Religion:
Jainism, 6 Facts About Jains in India

Cuisine:
What Is The Jain Diet

Wellness:
What Is Coriander? |What Is Cumin? | What Is Hing (Asafetida)?

Recipe:
Creamy Chana Masala

Kid’s Corner:
Top 10 Traditional Games of India that Defined Childhood for Generations | Snakes and Ladders

Nature:
The 7 Most Deadly Snakes in India: The Bad & The Venomous

Athlete Spotlight:
A centenarian who continues to run | With Patience and Grit, Sharon Lokedi Wins Women’s Race at the 2022 NYC Marathon

Athlete Spotlight:
Gulshan

Astronomy:
Blood Moon

Thar Desert:
Flocker Dr. Jon B. Wang in the Thar Desert

Reachind High:
Top 10 National Parks in India

Culture:
Neelam Sethi | Diversity Among The Traditional Dresses of India | Top 10 fashion designers in India you should definitely check out

Religion:
Hinduism, 12 Reasons why Hinduism is the most tolerant religion | Key findings about the religious composition of India

Kid’s Corner:
4 Reasons Why Every Indian Dreamed of Becoming a Cricketer

Educator’s Corner:
What Did the Ancient Indian Education System Look Like?

Wellness:
Spices Names In English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi

Cuisine:
These South Asian Americans are spicing up their Thanksgiving tables,

Recipes:
Thanksgiving menu (Indian + Classic), Indian Spiced Turkey

Adventure:
“One Mom, Two Teens, No Exit”,

Performing Arts:
2022 Young Concert Artists Winners!

Human Heritage:
Taj Mahal | Ellora Caves

Travel:
11 Gorgeous Places in India That Have to Be Seen to Be Believed

Religion:
Buddhism | 10 Mindblowing Buddhist Monasteries in India | Buddhist masterpieces lay hidden for centuries inside these Indian caves | The Spread of Buddhism

Wellness:
Lentil Oat Veggie Burgers | Lentils: Nutrition, Benefits, and How to Cook Them| How to Use Lentils +7 Healthy Lentil Recipes

Wellness:
10 Best Proteins for Babies

Local Spotlight:
Neelam Sethi

History:
A beautiful collection of rare maps shows how the world viewed India over the centuies

Cycling:
15 Best Cycling Routes in India, | El Tour de Tucson Wrap Up

Local History:
Strangers in a Strange Land: Hi Jolly and the U.S. Camel Corps

Zoos:
Rare elephant twins born in New York surprise the zoo staff: ‘Sheer improbability’

Holiday Season:
Lights Up!

Reaching high & Wide:
2022 Eruption of Mauna Loa | USGS Live Webcams | Mauna Loa Lava Flow Crosses Old Kona Highway | Maun Loa Eruption Update, Viewing Area Announced | Explainer: What Hazards Are Posed by Hawaii’s Mauna Loa? |Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Volcano Is Spraying Lava 200 Feet In The Air, And The Photos Are Increadible | Pele

Religion:
Sikhi at a Glance | Holy Ground: Sikhs and the Golden Temple, | Introduction to the Traditional Dress of Sikhs | Indian Chapati Bread (Roti), Veg Roll Recipe (Roti Rolls)

Kid’s Corner:
Top 25 Popular And Traditional Indian Games For Kids | WudCraft Wooden Playing Tops (Lattoo)

Wellness:
Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.

Wellness:
Gluten & Dairy-Free Triple Chocolate Pie

Wellness Spotlight:
Athletic Trainier Anuraag Jaiswar

Art & Technology:
Featured Video: Creating a Sense of Feeling

Pet’s Corner:
Little Davie

Reaching High & Wide:
Two volcanoes erupt simultaneously in Hawaii for first time in decades: “A very sacred event that we are watching” | LIVE BLOG: Mauna Loa Lava Continues March Toward Highway, | Hawaii activates National Guard as Mauna Loa’s unpredictable lava flow creeps within 2 miles of critical highway | How to View Mauna Loa Eruption From Home

Geology Corner:
Types of Volcanoes, What We’re Still Learning About Hawaii

Kid’s Corner:
How to Make a Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano at Home

Educator’s Corner:
Types of Volcanic Eruptions

Wellness:
What Health Hazards Are Posed by Vog (Volcanic Smog)?

Wellness: Bone Broth: How to Make It and 6 Reasons Why You Should | Bone Broth Benefits for Joints, Skin and Gut Health

Wellness:
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Nature:
Rare Bird Fledgling Caught On Camer In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park For First Time

Ironman 2023:
2023 Ironman World Championship to be held in two different locations,

Athlete’s Corner:
Pam Reed

Around Town:
Holiday Lights In Tucson 2022

Coming Soon:
More on India

Geology Corner:
It may not feel like winter in Hawaii, but it’s snowing atop Mauna Kea! | Snow blankets Hawaii volcanoes in stunning satellite image

Reaching High & Wide:
Volcanic Gas from Mauna Loa Eruption in Hawaii Begins to Cover the Continental U.S. | Two active Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting | December 7, 2022: Lava boat, Aerial view and Fast moving lava river on Mauna Loa

Holidays:
Christmas in India, Christmas in Mongolia, Tokyo Q&A: How does Japan celebrate Christmas?

Kid’s Corner:
A short history of the Advent calendar, 18 DIY Advent Calendars for Your Christmas Countdown

Kid’s Corner:
The Surprising Origin of the Dreidel, How to Play Dreidel

Wellness:
How the World Learned to Manage the Flu

Wellness:
Selah Carefarm

Wellness:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

Local Spotlight:
Duane Cyrus has been appointed the director for the University of Arizona School of Dance

Performing Arts:
Christmas Theatre & Music in Tucson – 2022, 2022 Holiday Pops

Hanukkahi!:
The Festival of Lights – And Latkes: 8 Top Spots to Find Your Favorite Hanukkah Fry-Up

Winter:
Winter Solstice 2022: The First Day of Winter | Severe Weather 101 | National Forecast and Current Conditions

Holiday Traditions:
Sunrise Pet Clinic, PLLC Gingerbread House Contest

Reaching High & Wide:
Geologic Difference between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea | DLNR reopens some areas after closure for Mauna Loa

Holidays:
History of Christmas, Which countries have Christmas carols as a tradition – and what are the best carols from around the world?, 13 Wonderful Christmas Carols From Around the World

Christmas:
The 60 Funniest Christmas Jokes to Make Your Kids Laugh

Around Town:
Tucson’s pop-up ice skating rink is officially open, Give to a nonprofit through these new vending machines in the mall | 27 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend Dec. 22-25

Around The World: Operation Christmas Drop, Christmas Gifts Deployed Military Members Actually Want

Kid’s Corner:
Top holiday toys from the year you were born, NORAD Santa Tracker,

Wellness:
Lyme Disease

Artist’s Corner:
Devon Newkirk

Winter is Here:
Skiiing in The Rocky Mountains, Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley, 15 winter sports you need to try (that aren’t skiing), Winter Sports: Sledding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Skating,

Holidays:
35 Best New Year Traditions to Bring You All the Luck, 26 Completely Different New Year’s Days Around the World

Kid’s Corner:
16 Awesome (& Educational) STEM Subscription Boxes for Kids

Wellness:
Probiotics, Do you need probiotics? It depends

Wellness:
How To Share a Moment Together

Local Spotlight:
Kyria Sabin of Body Works Pilates,

Remembering Kimmi:
Kimmi Allen

Pet’s Corner:
Little Davie

The Flock:
A New Year

Wellness:
Byyye 2020!! 5 Cleansing Rituals to Let Go and Usher In the New Year


The Flock:
How do Birds Communicate with each other | The Moth| Bees Make the Best Pets

The Heavens:
Wolf Moon: You Need to See the First Full Moon of 2023 Next Week | Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events for Calendar Year 2023 | Picturing The Heavens

Reflections:
Enjoy the Journey

Photos:
Electric Pass

Art:
The Storm

The Heavens:
Now’s the best time to see the green comet passing Earth for the first time since the Ice Age. Here’s how, where, and when to see it, How to See The New “Green” Comet |Awesome comet set for close encounter with Earth after 50,000 years; meet Comet E3 ZTF | Astronomy Clubs | Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going

Kid’s Corner:
5 ways to get kids involved in astronomy | Best Solar System Toys For Kids – Inspire Young Minds In 2022

Wellness:
Affirmation, Self Care: 12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself

Wellness:
Bone Broth and Vegetable Broth: Why is it so Good?

Educator’s Corner:
Khan World School @ ASU Prep | Behing Khan Academy and Arizona State University’s Khan World School Launch | Sal Khan on Expanding into Early Learning and Launching a Peer-to-Peer Tutoring Platform

It Is a Small World:
Video

Learn Language:
Babble

Prforming Arts:
Sparks & Wiry Cries: 2023 NYC songSLAM Competition

India Culture Update:
Pew study: Little change in India’s religious make-up in 70 years

Where’s Beth?

Shares from the Field:
Sunset in Kennebunkport, Maine

Pet’s Corner:
Our New Dog of the Hour is Snowball

Pet’s Corner:
Little Davie Has a Home!

A Special Note:
Happy Birthday Sarah!

Special Edition:
Celestial Updates

Celestial Happenings:
Don’t miss the moon eclipse Mars next week on Monday (Jan. 30) | Asteroid set to pass earth tonight in one of closest encounters ever | See The ‘Green Comet’ Close To The Big Dipper After Sunset This Weekend

Kid’s Corner:
Telescopes

Wellness:
Is Tylenol (Acetaminophen) a Blood Thinner?

Holidays:
6 Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World

Pet’s Corner:
Little Rocky Balboa

Local Spotlight:
Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!

Astronomy:
A New View of the Most Explosive Moon in the Solar System

Holidays:
Punxsutawney Phil left his burrow for his annual prediction. Here’s how much longer winter will last according to the legend | Groundhog Day

Local Tradition:
La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo | Top 10 rodeos around the world

The Arts:
What is Fauvism? | Raoul Dufy | Maurice de Vlaminck

Wellness:
Coronary Heart Disease: What You Need to Know | Body Beautiful Miami | 6 Tips For Bone Broth That Gels Every Time

Archaeology:
Egyptian archaeologists discovered 16 meters long ancient papyrus with spells from the Book of the Dead | Complete Roman city uncovered in Luxor | Egypt

Inclusion:
The New York Trail Designed for Neurodivergent Adventures | Brian Laidlaw performs songs from Silently Loud, an album featuring lyrics from autistic poets and songwriters

Educator’s Corner:
Harvard professor says he gets thank-you notes from prisoners,some of which are secretly using smartphones to take his free computer-science class

Kid’s Corner:
300+ Fun Trivia Questions For Kids (with Answers!)

Performing Arts:
Song Slam Results

Coming Soon:
Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.

Where Was Beth?
Morocco

Pet’s Corner:
Little Beamer Girl

Holidays:
Happy Valentine’s Day

The Arts:
René Magritte | Tucson Flourishes as Arts Mecca

Artist’s Corner:
Devin Newkirk

The Heavens:
A black hole devoured a star and created a Solar System-sized donut | Star survives spaghettification by black hole | You have one last chance to view the green comet this week, thanks to a close flyby with Mars | The Snow Moon

Kid’s Corner:
The History of Lego | Legoland Theme Park | Legoland Discovery Center

Around Town:
Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!

Wellness:
Arthritis, Arthritis pain: Do’s and Don’ts

Wellness:
Health Benefits of Beet Juice and Beet Powder, 15 Best Detox Teas for a good Cleanse | Dandelion Tea for Liver Detox | Better Skin and Healthy Stomach | Flocker Cita Scott | Allan Anderson, MD

Flock Contribution:
Kingston Nails It

Reflections:
Remember the Ones You Love.

Black History Month:
Honoring Black Heroes, African Americans Who Helped Make America the Land of the Great From Sea to Shining Sea | Black Patriots, Crispus Attucks

Black heroes:
American Civil War, United States Colored Troops

Black Heroes:
World War I, African Americans Fought to Fight in World War I

Black Heroes:
World War II, African Americans Fought for Freedom at Home and Abroad during World War II

Black Heroes: Korea, African Americans in the Korean War

Black Heroes:
Vietnam War

Wellness:
African-American Culinary Traditions | For many, African-American culinary traditions come with healing powers

Wellness:
Healing with Food, a Black Tradition | African Heritage Diet as Medicine: How Black Food Can Heal the Community

Kid’s/Teacher’s Corner:
African-American Role Models | African-American Inventors

Pet’s Corner:
Rigatoni

Don’t Forget the Rodeo!

Elegant Blackbird:
Types of Blackbirds, 5 Types of Blackbird You Should Know

Don’t Be Shy: Share Your Stories!

Getting back to Space:
What’s Going on with the Hubble Space Telescope?

Black Heroes:
Preserving Black History, National Park Service African American Heritage sites

Black Heroes:
Polar Exploration | Historic Photos Celebrate Pioneering Black Explorer

Wellness:
Vegan Grits, 10 Best Vegan Grits

Artist’s Corner:
12 African American Artists You Should Know More About | Diaspora Showcase

Kid’s/Teacher’s Corner:
Crystal Gowing, How to Grow the Best Crystals

Pet’s Corner:
Mozi and Yogi, happy 8th Birthday, Yogi!

Go Cats Go:
U OFA vs. ASU Tomorrow AT 12 Noon

Wellness:
Meditation Invitation

About Town:
Tucson Festival of Books is Here, Starting Tomorrow!

Black Heroes:
Kentucky Derby #1 1875 | African American Racetrack Firsts, Oliver Lewis won the first ever Kentucky Derby, May 17th 1875 | Isaac Murphy 1st to win the Kentucky Derby 2x in a row, 1st to win the Derby 3x 1884, 1890, 1891 | Willie Simms became the only Black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes | Black Heritage Racing

Black Heroes Changing Sports: Cycling | Major Taylor

Back to Nature: Don’t Forget the Poor-will |My Favorite Sonoran Desert Bird, The Common poor-will

Don’t Be Shy: Share Your Stories!

Kid’s/ Teacher’s Corner:
What’s Happening at the Zoo | NASA Facts

The Stars:
Dark-Sky Parks | Celestial Happenings Now, Visible planets and Night Sky March 2023

Wellness:
Scott’s Family Grits | Traditional Southern Grits

Wellness: Longer Life Through Social Fitness | Harvard Happiness Study

Sporting Memories:
La Paloma Fun

Performing Arts Showcase: Linda Collazo

Pet’s Corner:
Kona and Kong

Holidays:
St. Patrick’s Day, History of St. Patrick’s Day, St. Patrick’s Cathedral | New York, New York

The Heavens:
Stargazing, Sky This Month: March 2023 | March Equinox 2023: All you need to know | Stars of the Spring Equinox | March 14-20

Nature:
Birds of a Feather | Common Poorwill | Top 10 Annuals That Attract Hummingbirds | Keep Your Yard Safe from Hummingbird Predators | With Famous Florida Bald Eagle Still Missing From Nest, Helpful New Female Swoops In

Performing Arts:
Opera, Grand Theatre of Rabat soon to open as the largest in Arab world, Africa | Linda Collazo Update

Museums:
Fondation Louis Vuitton | University of Arizona, Spring Community Day: Celebrate Youth Artists

Desert Dwellers:
Front Door Rattlesnakes on a Freezing Night | Coatis, Raccoons, and Ringtails

Kid’s Corner:
STEM | The Flandrau Science Center

Wellness: Favorite Cookbook, The Golden Door Cooks Light and Easy

Pet’s Corner:
Jaxon

Memories:
Back in the Day… Mike & Beth Kasser

Back to Nature: Springtime in the Southwest | Leaping Lizards: Quirky Facts about those Resident Reptiles | Adorable Spring Birds to Welcome a New Season

A Share From The Flock: Even the snakes know it’s Spring

Kid’s / Educator’s Corner:
Earth & Sky Sciences, Biosphere 2 | The Flandrau Science Center | Mt. Lemmon Sky Center

Wellness:
Wellness & Wellbeing | What is Wellness? | Foods that fight Inflammation

Wellness:
Haywood M.Fox Ph.D.

Performing Arts:
Linda Collazo Update

Pet’s Corner:
Hazel is our first ever featured feline!

Where is the Kasser Family Right Now?:
SwimmingWith Sharks | Waikoloa man bitten by shark, defends self with diving knife | UPDATE, Shark Bite At Anaeho’Omalu Bay Sends Man To Hospital

Kid’s Corner:
Kids in the Kitchen, 12 Easy Recipes Kids Can Cook | 69 Easy Recipes your Kids Can Make All By Themselves

Pet’s Corner:
It’s Pet Week! Peanut, Daisy, Louie, & Luna, Bigsby & Willis

The Heavens:
Planetary Alignment, 5 planets will parade across the sky in rare astronomical event, while skyscraper-size asteroid flies by Earth

In Memoriam:
Mel Zuckerman | Mel Zuckerman, wellness pioneer and philanthropist dead at 94

Lavaman Update:
03-26-2023

Back to Nature:
Blue-ringed octopus, one of the most toxic animals on Earth, bites woman multiple times | How to Catch Tadpoles

Educator’s Corner: Families Working Together, Unique Hummingbird Feeders

Pet’s Corner:
Doggies & Tortoises

Performing Arts:
A Bronx Voice Booms Beyond the Borough

Around Town: Free Third Thursdays April 27, 2023 5PM – 9PM, Free Discovery Nights at Children’s Museum Tucson | The 35 best free museums in Tucson | Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour

Educator’s Corner: Poetry, The University of Arizona Poetry Center | Difference Between Poem and Poetry | Publish your poetry online | Teachers College Columbia University

Wellness:
Inflammation | The 7 Best Fruits for Fighting Inflammation, What Is an Arthritis Diet? | Vitamin D vs. D3: What’s the Difference? | Why do we say, “God bless you, “when someone sneezes?

Culture:
Island Culture, Hawaiian Customs and Traditions

Local Adventurers:
Dr. Gulshan Sethi

The Next Gen: Our Favorite Up-And-Comers
William Scott George | Giuseppe DeMasi | Michael Guy Kasser | Violet Kasser

Backyard Farming: Quiet Chicken Breeds
The Quietest Chicken Breeds for Every Purpose

Religion: Spring Holy Days
When Is Easter 2023, How Is Easter’s Date Determined? | Learn About the History of Passover and Its Traditions | What is Ramadan?

Pet’s Corner: Sammy Levey!
Sammy Levey the magnificent!

Wellness: Protein Shakes
A Complete Guide to Protein Shakes For Muscle Building And Weight Loss | 13 Best Protein Shake Recipes for Weight Loss | Top 5 Superfoods to Add to Your Protein Shakes and Smoothies

Wellness:
Mimi Guarneri & Pacific Pearl La Jolla

Local Spotlight:
Dr. Steven Wool, MD

Local Adventurers: Dr. Gulshan Sethi, Part 2
Catching Up with Dr. Gulshan Sethi

The Next Gen:
Keith Murfee DeConcini

Wellness: Omega-3s
15 Oily Fish High In Omega-3 Faty Acids | 12 Best Types of Fish to Eat | Essential Fatty Acids from Plant Foods | Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Potential Health Benefits of Plant vs. Marine omega-3 Fatty Acids

Wellness: Revisiting Protein Shakes
How to Bulk Up With Protein Shakes | The Best Portable Cups to Keep Your Smoothie, Juice, or Shake Safe While on the Go | What is a Shaker Bottle & How Do You Use One? | How To Pack A Smoothie For Lunch

Kid’s/Educator’s CornerID’S: Summer Travel Programs For Teens
Summer Language Programs For Children & Teenagers

Performing Arts: Linda Collazo
The Music of Dan Forrest Jubilate Deo

Pet’s Corner:
Douglas Riegger’s Dog Vienna, Shatzi

The Heaven’s: Revisiting Stargazing
The In-The -Sky.org Star Wheel | Galaxies: Cities of Stars

Multisport Training: Lisa Becharas
Lisa Becharas: Triathlon and Multisport Coaching

In Memoriam: Jill Rosenzweig
Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden

Wellness: Hayward M. Fox, PH.D.
Institute of Personal and Transpersonal Knowledge

Local Adventurers: Dr. Gulshan Sethi, Part 3
Caching Up with Dr. Gulshan Sethi

The Next Gen:
Douglas Riegger

Wellnes: Gout, Intermittent Fasting, Raw and Vegan Food
Gout – Causes, symptoms, and management options | Intermittent fasting: The positive news continues | Best Raw Vegan Dining from Around the World | The World’s Best Raw Food Restaurants

Family Fun: Water Parks
The Top 17 Water Parks in The World

Pet’s Corner: Pet Tortoises
Tortoise Care Tips: Everything You Need To Know About Your Pet Tortoise | How to Care for a Baby Sulcata Tortoise | Creating an outdoor Sulcata Tortoise Pen | What you Need to Know to Adopt a Tortoise,

Wellness:
Haywad M. Fox, Ph.D.

Local Adventurer: Dr. Gulshan Sethi, Part 4
Catching Up with Dr. Gulshan Sethi

Wellness: Smoothies Continued
Kiwi-Pineapple Smoothies | Sweet Beet Veggie Smoothie

Wellness: Is Cupping Safe For you?
What Is Cupping Therapy, and Does It Work?

The Heavens: Stargazing & Striking Views
How to find STEVE, the purple streak that looks like an aurora but isn’t | From ocean depths to deep space, marvel at awe-inspiring views of Earth |Astronomy Day at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

Holidays: Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day at the Reid Park Zoo

Kid’s/Educator’s Corner: Best Science Museums
11 Best Science Museums in America in 2023 | 15 of The Best Science Museums In The World | Best Science Museums Around The World

Pet’s Corner: Wellness Continued
The Physio Shop

Artist’s Corner:
Catching Up With Cita Scott

Athletics:
The University of Arizona Beach Volleyball Team

Thank you:
Let’s Learn From The Best.

Kentucky Derby: 1875-2023
Kentucky Derby | Women in the Derby | Fourth horse scratches from Kentucky Derby, bringing field down to 19 | 19 horses in Kentucky Derby 2023: Jockeys, records, trainers, everything you need to know, What to Wear a the Kentucky Derby

Kid’s Corner: Cinco d Mayo Activities for Kids
15 Fun & Festive Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids

Local Spotlight: Cinco de Mayo for Adult Kids
Cinco de Mayo 2023: Fiestas & Deals Happening in Tucson

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Wellness: Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
Institute of Personal and Transpersonal Knowledge

Local Adventurer: Dr. Gulshan Sethi, Part 5
Catching Up with Dr. Gulshan Sethi

Wellness: Cabbage Rolls
Comforting cabbage rolls have international history | Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage – Toltott Kaposzta Recipe | Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage

Wellness: Hibiscus Tea an Flax Seeds
8 Benefits of Hibiscus | The Top 9 Health Benefits of Flaxseed

The Heavens: The North Star
The changing pole star

Pet’s Corner: Pippin and Gimli
Here’s Pippin and Gimli’s story from cat mom Monica Craig.

Happy Mother’s Day: Mother’s Day Around Town
Mother’s Day at the Zoo | Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum | Tucson Botanical Gardens | The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures | History of Mother’s Day | Mother’s Day Traditions Around the World

Nature: Mother Birds
Bird Mom Awards: The Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Weird

Wellness: Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
Institute of Personal and Transpersonal Knowledge,

Local Adventurer: Dr. Gulshan Sethi, Part 6
Checking in wit Dr. Gulshan Sethi

Recipes: Contributions from the Flock
Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage | Chinese Stuffed Cabbage

Wellness: Tart Cherry Juice
7 Tart Cherry Juice Benefits That Could Revolutionize Your Holistic Health

Horse Racing: The Triple Crown
Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing | Preakness Stakes | What to Wear: The Preakness Stakes | Belmont Stakes, What to Wear to the Belmont Stakes

The Heavens:
Native American Moons | Full Moon Calendar 2023: Native American Moon Names

Book Corner: Summer Reading
The Music of the Most Ancient Nations | The Atlas of Past Times | The Book of Unusual Knowledge

Pet’s Corner: Daisy the Akita

Local Adventurer:
Welcoming Dr. Gulshan Sethi Back to the U.S. A.

Wildlife: Hummingbirds & Orioles
Expert Tips for Attracting Hummingbirds and Orioles

Flock Spotlight: Dr. Mimi Guarneri
Meet Dr. Guarneri

Book Corner: Mimi’s Picks
Healthy Bones Healthy You! | Your Bones: How You Can Prevent Osteoporosis and Have Strong Bones for Life―Naturally | Food User Manual | How Not to Die | Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential

Where Are They Now:
Zoe Crimmel | Brandon Roberts | and Shane Dorian

Performing Arts:
Linda Collazo

Around Town: The Tucson Pops Orchestra
Music Under the Stars

Friendships:
Catching Up with old Friends

The Next Gen:
Naomi Grossman

Wellness: Old World Family Traditions
Bialys, Bialystok’s Lost Onion Rolls

Recipes:
Bialys Onion and Poppy Seed Rolls or Lubelskie Cebularze | The Grossman’s Poppy Seed and Onion Cookies | Jewish Poppy-Seed-Onion Cookies – Tzibeleh Kuchen or Tzibeleh Pletzl

Pet’s Corner:
Remi and her Tennis Ball

Wellness Part 2, Sleep:
14 Foods that Help You Sleep(Plus foods to Avoid) | Sleep 101: Why Sleep Is So Important to Your Health

In Memoriam: Tina Turner, 11.26.1939 – 5.24.2023
Tina Turner, Electrifying Entertainer and Feminist Hero, Dies at 83

Holidays: Memorial Day, May 29, 2023
History of Memorial Day | Armistice Day | Memorial Day, Remembrance Sunday and Armed Forces Day: How 9 Other Countries Remember Their Fallen Troops

Institute of Personal and Transpersonal Knowledge

Flock Adventurers: Jim & Anela Gannon, Part 1
Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary – Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Wellness: To Gluten-Free, Or Not To Gluten-Free
10 Supercharged Health Benefits of Eating a Gluten-Free Diet |6 Unexpected Dangers of a Gluten-Free Diet | Gluten-Free Diet: Is It Right for Me?

Wellness: Benefits & Risks of Spicey Foods
The Health Benefits of Spicey Foods | The Health Risks of Eating Extremely Spicey Foods

Book Corner: Memorial Day Family Titles
Rolling Thunder |The Wall | A Day or Rememberin’: Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day | Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops, |The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans

Family Games: Test Your Trivia Knowledge
Memorial Day Quiz, From Where do I Know that Song? | Grab Your Bell Bottoms and Try This 1970 Trivia Quiz

Volcanoes: Mt. Etna
Mount Etna volcano erupts, raining ash on nearby city

The Next Gen: Sober Living Trends
The Kids Are Alright, They’re Just Sober Now | The Rise of the Sober College Student | Gen Z is sober curious, and businesses are catching on,

Around Town: The Chuck Huckelberry Loop Bicycle Path
The Loop Tucson | Art on The Loop | Watch Now: New Public Art Along The Loop in Tucson

Pet’s Corner:
Molly & Bean

Reaching High: 70th Anniversary of The First Summit of Mt. Everest
Everest Was First Climbed 70 Years Ago | Photos From Life Magazine | Nepal Honors Sherpa Climbers on 70th Annniversary of First Everest Ascent

Local Adventurer: Dr. Gulshan Sethi, Part 8
Dr. GIlshan Sethi: Update

Memorial Day: Remembering our troops who sacrificed for others.
Flock reader submission from Rick Robinson.

Institute of Personal and Transpersonal Knowledge
Neuronal Pathways

Meditation: Breathe
Beth’s Breathing Exercise

Flock Adventurers: Jim & Angela Gannon, Part 2
Garden Route Game Lodge in Albertina, South Africa

Book Corner: Books Honoring Service
A Soldier’s way: An Autobiography by Colin Powell | The Wise Men: Six Friendsand the World They made by Walter Isaacson | Flags of Our Fathers by James Brady

Family Games: Shark Trivia
Shark Trivia – Are they really the Monsters of the Deep, or Are there More to Them?

Wellness: Mint & Mint Tea
12 Health Benefits of Mint Leaves That You Should Know! | Refreshing Mint Tea

The Next Gen:
William George

Kid’s/Educator’s Corner: Writing Workshops
8 Great Writing Retreats for Kids

Pet’s Corner: In Loving Memory of Buster
Buster | Truffle

Around Town: Tucsom Village Farm
Tucson Village Farm Vegetable Market

Kid’s Corner: Summer Camps
Tucson Village Farms Summer Camps | Compassion Camp

Institute of Personal and Transpersonal Knowledge
Neuroplasticity

Flock Adventurers: Jim & Angela Gannon, Part 3
Bo-Kaap neighborhood and Company gardens in Cape Town, South Africa

Holidays: Father’s Day
5 Father’s Day Traditions Around the World

Trivia: Mount Everest Facts
10 Unique Facts About Mount Everest You Probably Didn’t Know

Reaching High: Sherpa Saves Everest Climber
Climber found a man frozen on top of Mt. Everest. See what he did next. | How Long Does It Take To Climb Mount Everest?

Wellness: Fiber
13 High-fiber meals and snacks for better blood sugar | 60 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas

The Next Gen: Zoe Crimmel

Pet’s Corner: House Training
How to Potty Train an American Eskimo Dog

Flock Adventurers: Jim & Angela Gannon, Part 4
Istanbul, Turkey

Summer Solstice: Solstices & Equinoxes
What Is a Solstice and What Is an Equinox (and Why Should I Care)? | From the Archive: Inti Raymi 2022 | Summer Solstice in The American Southwest

Artist’s Corner: Calley O’Neill
Kona Airport Mālama ʻĀina Mural | Calley O’Neill: Art and Soul for the Earth

Harry Potter Titles, Part 1
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: The Illustrated Edition | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition

Wellness: Namaste-Nutrition
Aparna Kohli and Namaste-Nutritioni

Wellness: Prickly Pear
How to Cut and Prepare Prickly Pears | Prickly Pear Recipes

Pet’s Corner:
Martini & Manhattan

Reaching High: Back to Everest
Double-amputee Gurkha reaches Mount Everest summit in world-first | The 7 Tattoos You’re Most Likely To Get at Everest Basecamp | Deaf climbers make history on Mount Everest

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
Opening the Limitations of Our Personal Identity Workshop

Travel: Beth’s Turkey
Ephesus

Around town: Reid Park Zoo
Ultimate Guide to Reid Park Zoo

Above Town: Mount Lemmon
10 things to do on Mount Lemmon, where it’s 20 degrees cooler

Educator’s Corner: International Education
Nation’s First B.A. in Law Now a Model, Microcampus Conference 2023

Harry Potter Titles, Part 2
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The Illustrated Edition | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The Illustrated Edition | 7 Facts About J.K. Rowling’s Charity Work

Reaching High: Marolt Brothers
Marolt brothers latest expedition leads to U.S. Ski Hall of Fame

The Next Gen:
Jonas Eriksson Ziverts & Zoe Crimmel

Wellness: Walking & Stretching
‘I’m not just faster, but taller’: how I learned to walk properly – and changed my pace, posture and perspective | Mayo Clinic Lower Back Pain Exercises

Pet’s Corner:
Little Fig | Havanese Dog Breed Information and Personality Traits

In Memoriam:
Remembering the crew and passengers of the Titan submersible

Fourth of July: Happy Birthday America!
Why Do We Celebrate July 4th with Fireworks?| The Best 4th of July Events for 2023, What other countries celebrate The 4th of July? | Betsy Ross and the American Flag | The Declaration of Independence

Teacher’s Corner: Learn History Through Song
Hamilton

Wellness: Vegan Cookout Options
8 Vegan Recipes for Fourth of July You Need to Make Now

Family Fun:
4th of July Trivia

Harry Potter Titles, Part 3
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The Illustrated Edition | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Travel:
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley

Local Spotlight: Kwevi Quaye
DIASPORA SHOWCASE AFRICA “Soundtrack Runway”

Pet’s Corner: Keep Your pet Calm
6 Ways To Calm Your Dog’s Fear Of Fireworks And Thunderstorms

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
Opening the Limitations of Our Personal Identity Workshop

America: A Free Press
The Importance of an Independent Press

The Next Gen:
Tara Diva Fulgenzi

Youth Entrepreneurship: The Lemonade stand
The Value of Lemonade Stands | How to Start a Lemonade Stand: A Guide for Kids and Parents

Recipe: Lemonade
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade

Reaching High: A look at village life along Himalaya trails
Daily Life of Living under the Mount Everest; How is Everest Village Life Like? | Why Do Alpine-Style Teams Prefer Pakistan to Nepal?

Wellness: Preventative Dental Care
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth | Benefits of Lemon Juice and Water | 10 Disadvantages of Drinking Lemon Water Daily: The Risks and Drawbacks to Consider

Harry Potter Titles, Part 4
Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Diagon Alley and Beyond | Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide To Hogwarts

Pet’s Corner: Potty Train Your Puppy
4 Puppy Potty Training Methods to Housebreak Your Puppy | Little Baby Truffle

Reaching High: Family Trekking in the Himalayas
Nepal with kids: a 16 day itinerary

Weather: Flooding in the Northeast U.S.
Heavy rains produce major floods in Vermont | New York and other parts of the Northeast, How to make an evacuation plan

Phenomenon: The Saharan Dust Cloud
Saharan Dust Cloud in Florida Will Leave You Tasting Sand in Your Mouth

The Heavens: The Northern Lights
8 Places in the United States Where You May Spot the Northern Lights | NOAA’s official northern lights forecast shows how far south aurora borealis may visible

Wellness: The Power of Friendship
Understanding the power of friendship | International Friendship Day

Harry Potter Titles, Part 5
Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book | The Tales of Beedle the Bard: The Illustrated Edition

Video:
Mountain Biker Passes Rock Climber on Cliff Face

Pet’s Corner
Baby truffle Update

Weather: Heatwave & Monsoon in the Southwest
First Alert Weather Day to break record of 110°F or higher in Phoenix | Arizona Monsoon: What is a Haboob? | 44 photos of intense Tucson monsoon storms
Tucson monsoons are powerful and beautiful | What To Do with Uprooted Trees: Replant or Remove?

The Heavens: Aurora Borealis
Northern U.S. could see aurora Thursday night after solar outburst

Reaching High: The Himalayas
Namche Bazaar – A Cultural and Scenic Delight in the Himalayas

Mountaineering: First Ascent
Messner and Martin Sieberer Summit Unclimbed Yermanendu

Museums: Messner Mountain Museums
The 6 Messner Mountain Museums

Book Corner: Titles by Reinhold messner
Reinhold Messner: My Life At The Limit (Legends & Lore) | The Crystal Horizon: Everest-The First Solo Ascent | My Quest for the Yeti: Confronting the Himalayas’ Deepest Mystery

The Next Gen:
Pianist Brian Wong

Pet’s Corner:
Baby Truffle Update

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
July 29th workshop is full

Reaching high: Climbing the World’s Highest Peaks
Kristin Harila and Tenjen Sherpa Summit K2 in Risky Conditions | K2 2023 Coverage: And the Summits Keep Going on BP, GI and GII | 14 Highest Mountains in the World | Four Missing on Pobeda Peak

Nature: Insects of Summer
See Billions of Cicadas Emerge from the Ground After Laying Dormant for 17 Years | Insect Sounds: Telling Crickets, Cicadas And Katydids Apart

Wellness: Uncommon Ingredients
Edible Bugs Bucket List: 25 Insects People Eat Around the World | Bugs You Can Eat | 9 Ingredients You May Not Have Heard Of | But Should Add to Your Next Meal

Kid’s Corner: Summer road Trip Games
15 Car Games for Kids Guaranteed to Make Road Trips Fun

Book Corner: Summer Titles for All Ages
Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Insects | The Best Ever Back Seat Games: Fun games to play while you are traveling | Briarpatch – I Spy Travel Card Game

Around Town; The Night Blooming Cereus Cactus
Queen of the Night

Philanthropy:
World Central Kitchen Update | WCK’s Feeding Hope Feast & Festival is coming

Pet’s Corner:
Baby Truffle Update

In Memoriam: Kenneth Ivan Shirk
Remembering a Legend: Ken ‘Cowman’ Shirk, aka Cowman A MooHa

The Ironman: The Early Years
Recalled: Simpler Times at The Hawaii Ironman

The Ultraman: An Endurance Challenge
Five things you need to know about the Ultraman Triathlon

Athletics: Ride & Tie
Two people, a horse, and one tough race!

Hiking: Hawaii’s Volcanoes
Mauna Kea: Humu’ula Trail

Reaching High: WORLD Record Shattered
Kristin Harila and Tenjin Sherpa Set New Speed Record on the 8000ers

Wellness: HIGH Elevation Nutrition
Fueling the athlete’s body

Baking :
Cita Scott Shares Her Thoughts on Baking Bread

The Heavens: August Celestial Events
Prepare for a stunning double-supermoon display in August | See 2023’s Perseid meteor shower: the best in years

Book Corner:
What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds

Recipe:
Summer Key Lime Pies

Baby Truffle, aka baby Zeus

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
Dr. Hayward M. Fox Update

Natural Disaster: Maui Wildfire
Help is desperately needed in Hawaii. Here’s what you can do | Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen arrives in Maui to aid wildfire victims and first responders | “Apocalyptic” wildfires hit Maui. Urgent help needed!

Reaching High: Kristin Harila & Tenjen Sherpa Update
Norwegian climber retires after becoming the fastest to climb world’s highest 14 peaks in 92 days | Record-setting Sherpa guide sets a new climbing goal for the world’s highest peaks

The Heavens: Perseid Meteor Shower Update
EYES TO THE SKY: Perseid meteor shower – sublime fireworks from outer space | 12 SoCal spots to see the Perseids meteor shower — which will be spectacular this year | What is the difference between an asteroid and a comet?

Educator’s Corner: Back-To-School
How to deal with anxiety when returning to school | How to Get Ready for High School | Teachers tell all: 5 things teachers wish parents knew before school starts

Performing Arts: Young Concert Artists
Announcing the 2023 YCA Composer-in-Residence | Voice & Piano Lessons with Linda Collazo

Wellness: Power Bowls
Why Grain Bowls Are the Perfect Formula for a Healthy Meal

Book Corner: Cooking Light Magazine
Cooking Light Power Bowls June 2023

Baking:
Cita Scott’s Focaccia Bread Update

Pet’s Corner:
Sweetie & Daisy

Flocker Submission: PreFire Lahaina
Submittedby Jon Wang

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – New Online Classes
An Announcement from Dr. Hayward M. Fox

Natural Disaster: Maui Wildfires Update
9 things everyone should know about Maui’s wildfire disaster | Maui County Disaster Relief | When will Maui be ready for tourists again?

The Heavens: The Milky Way
International Dark Sky Places | Where Can You See the Milky Way? – 10 Best Places in the World | How To See the Milky Way

Solar Activity: Annular Solar Eclipse
A “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible in North America for the First Time in 11 Years—Here’s How and When to See It

Book Corner: Maui Titles
Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook | Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth’s Most Awesome Creatures | Good Night Maui (Good Night Our World)

Artist’s Corner: Calley O’Neill – Kona Airport Mural Update
A Mālama ‘Āina Mural Project

Wellness: Intermittent Fasting
What is intermittent fasting? Does it have health benefits? | What Is 16/8 Intermittent Fasting? A Beginner’s Guide

Reaching High: Unclimbed Peaks
The Five Highest Unclimbed Mountains in the World. #2: Lapche Kang II

Pet’s Corner:
Fern

Zoos: Rare Spotless Giraffe
Tennessee zoo says it has welcomed a rare spotless giraffe

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – Workshop Videos
Opening the Limitations of Our Personal Identity

Reader Submission: Museum Exhibit Review
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Crash: A Tale of Two Species

Maui Wildfires Update: ‘Ohana, Community and Family
ʻOhana Meaning and its Importance in Hawaii | ‘Top Chef’ star still feeding Lahaina community after losing restaurant | Over 130 shelter pets just boarded an emergency flight from Maui

Disaster Preparedness: Have a Plan for Natural Disasters
Disaster Preparedness from The American Red Cross

Severe Weather: Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons
Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons Explained | Preparing for a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm

The Heavens: August’s Moons
Summer wraps up with largest supermoon of 2023, a ‘Blue Moon’ to add

Kid’s/Educator’s Corner: Lego Braille Bricks
Lego to sell its braille bricks in stores

Book Corner: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Prince Caspian

Wellness:
Free Healthy Recipes at Your Supermarket

Pet’s Corner:
Catching up with Zeus, aka Baby Truffle, & Fern

Boston Marathon: Patty Hung Sets New Record
77-Year-Old Patty Hung Earns the Women’s Record for Most Consecutive Boston Marathons

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – Workshop Videos
Opening the Limitations of Our Personal Identity

Disaster Preparedness: Tsunamis
What is a Tsunami? | Tsunami Preparedness

Severe Weather: Supermoon Raises Tides During Idalia
Supermoon could team up with Hurricane Idalia to raise tides higher just as the storm makes landfall | Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast | Weather tracker: Hurricane Idalia leaves trail of damage in Florida

Artist’s Corner: Marc Bennett
The Star of David tells its story to the world through Aspen artist Marc Bennett’s collages

Book Corner: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Voyage of the ‘Dawn Treader’ | The Silver Chair

Fun Runs: Everyone Runs – Everyone Walks
Everyone Runs Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail 9.3 Mile Race and 5k Easy Trail Run & Walk

El Tour De Tucson: 40th Year
El Tour de Tucson

Training: Indoor Training
How much indoor training do pro triathletes do?

Wellness: Fermented Foods
Fermented foods can add depth to your diet

In Memoriam: Ermano Salvaterra
Ermanno Salvaterra, Climbing Legend, Dies in a Fall in the Dolomites

Pet’s Corner: Fern’s Cat Corner
Fern’s favorite YouTube channel

Maui Update: Catching up with Maui
Royal visit on Maui brings Tongan community together in a time of sorrow

Polynesia: One Culture Of Many Islands
Polynesian Brothers and Sisters | The Polynesia Cultural Center

The Heavens: Celestial Events in September
September’s Night Sky Will Bring Planet Sightings, a Supermoon, and More | Northern Lights Seen Over Colorado and Missouri in Rare Appearance | Newly Discovered Comet Visible In Night Sky This Weekend | These 16 Photos Show What Last Night’s Rare Blue Supermoon Looked Like Across The Globe

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – Online Classes
Opening the Limitations of Our Personal Identity

Disaster Preparedness: Landslides
Landslide Safety

The Next Gen: Catching Up With Zoe Crimmel
Where in the World is Zoe

Wellness: Nuts
Top 10 healthiest nuts | Can You Overdose on Nuts?

Book Corner: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Horse and His Boy | The Magician’s Nephew | The Last Battle

Performing Arts: Linda Collazo Update
Linda Collazo: Fall Performance Schedule

Nature: Kestrel family’s struggle to survive spring
Kestrels Face Tough Decisions To Ensure Chicks Survive

Pet’s Corner: Fern on Patrol

Office Space Available

Holidays: Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashanah 2023: What to know about one of Judaism’s holiest days

Travel: Vacation Destinations to Recharge Your Spirit
Avalanch Ranch | Civana Wellness Resort & Spa | Golden Door

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – Online Classes

Morocco Earthquake: Marrakech Hit by Earthquake
What we know about the Morocco earthquake

Libya Flooding: Cyclone Daniel Causes Devastating Flooding
Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna, aid group says

Disaster Preparedness: Earthquakes
Earthquake Preparedness

National Parks: Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague’s Wild Horses

Volcanoes: Kileauea Erupts Again
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is erupting again after months of quiet

The Next Gen: Jackie Vasquez- Lapan
Jackie Vasquez-Lapan

Wellness: Leafy Greens You Can Plant in September
12 Amazing Leafy Green Vegetables You Can Plant in September

Book Corner: The Bond Between Man and Horse
The Red Pony | Misty of Chincoteague

National Hispanic Heritage Month: Mi Parque, Mi Historia
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month

Holidays: Mexican Independence Day

Performing Arts: Dogs at the Symphony
Dogs Perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Pet’s Corner: A Visit with Fern

Maui Update: Historic Lahaina Banyan Tree
Historic Lahaina Banyan Tree Showing Additional Signs of Recovery | First Lahaina zone to open for re-entry announced; residents allowed to return early next week

Holidays: New Year Celebrations Around the World
A calendar of New Year celebrations around the world

Around Town: Flandrau Science Center
Undersea Discovery

The Heavens: Last Supermoon & Autumnal Equinox
The 2023 harvest moon is also the last supermoon of the year. Here’s the best time to see it when it rises next week. | Saturday, Sept. 23: September Equinox | Woman Woken by Loud Noise Finds Meteorite in Her Garden

Performing Arts: Theatre & Dance
Broadway in Tucson – Tina: The Tina Turner Musical | Broadway in Tucson – Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations | Arizona Theatre Company – Barefoot in the Park | Arizona Theatre Company – Scrooge! The Musical | Ballet Tucson – Footprints at the Fox | Ballet Tucson – Fall Concert

Family Corner: Pumpkin Picking
3 pumpkin picking festivals that are worth the trip

Book Corner: Mindful Travel
Wherever You Go: A Guide to Mindful, Sustainable, and Life-Changing Travel

Wellness: Inflammation
Foods that fight inflammation

Fitness: Rucking
Rucking is an easy way to fitness

Pet’s Corner: Oliver

Holidays: Columbus Day
Columbus Day: Monday, October 9th

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – Online Meditations

October 2023: Health Literacy Month
October Is Health Literacy Month!

Reaching High: Record Spaceflight
Astronaut Frank Rubio spent a record 371 days in space. The trip was planned to be 6 months

High Achievers: Jessica Cox

Around Town: School Garden Workshop
School Garden Workshop

Solar Eclipse: Oct 14th Annular Solar eclipse
October 14, 2023 – Annular Eclipse

The Outdoors: Rock Cairns

Performing Arts: Linda Collazo Update

Geography: An Eighth Continent
Earth’s Hidden Eighth Continent Is No Longer Lost
We’ve finally mapped all of Zealandia.

The Heavens: The Northern Lights
‘Holy Grail’ of Northern Lights Just Turned The Sky Blood Red As Far South As France

Conservation: The Bolson Tortoise
Biologists in slow and steady race to help North America’s largest and rarest tortoise species

Pet’s Corner: The Whitthorne pack & baby Zeus meets his siblings.

Holidays: Sukkot
Sukkot 101

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – Guided Meditations

Flock Adventurers: Rick and Claire Robinson
Rick & Claire Robinson’s Travels in Burma

The Heavens: October Celestial Events
Don’t Miss: “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse + Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus | View the Annular Solar Eclipse at Flandrau

Photography: Northern Lights & Southern Lights
Vibrant red Northern Lights ignited the skies | Rare Photos of the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) Filling the Sky With Energy | How to Photograph the Auroras and Why There’s More to It Than Meets the Eye

Catching Up: Kimberly Gomer of Body Beautiful Miami
Kimberly Gomer MS, RD, LDN

Voting: Open Primaries
States with Open Primaries

National Parks: Puʻuloa Petroglyphs
More than 23,000 petroglyphs cover this Hawaii landscape

Performing Arts: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Broadway in Tucson – Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Zoos: Sea Lion Breakout
Sea lion at Central Park Zoo escapes flooded enclosure, swims to freedom as heavy rain batters NYC

Around Town: Tucson Botanical Gardens
Día de los Muertos Celebración

Little Geniuses: Future Engineers
Asher and Hendrick Misitano

Pet’s corner: Baxter

A Time for Prayers: Prayers for World Peace
Prayers for Peace | A Practical Prayer for Peace

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. – Guided meditations

War: Israel Attacked by Hamas
Israel is at war with hamas. here’s what to know

The Heavens: an Eclipse, an Asteroid & the Milky Way
View the Annular Solar EClipse at Flandrau | Newly discovered asteroid zooms within 2,500 miles of Earth | The Milky Way’s ‘fountain of youth’ is made of forbidden stars and water ice

Zoos: What animals Do During a solar eclipse
Help solve an ancient mysteryabout the eclipse: Figure out what the animals do

Kid’s Corner: Wild World of Bugs
Wild World of Bugs

Gratitude: The Art of the Thank You Note

Around Town: Tohono Chul Gardens
Glowing Pumpkins

Athlete’s Corner: Simone Biles Comeback
Simone Biles wins fourth gold of world championships as she completes first international competition since two-year break

Motherhood: Katalin Karikó
Nobel Prize winner Katalin Karikó raised a two-time Olympic gold medalist: Here’s her No. 1 piece of parenting advice

Wellness: Ice Baths
Ice Bath Benefits: What the Research Says

Canning: Preserving the Fall Harvest
Canning Foods at Home

Pet’s Corner: Liam, Baby Zeus and Zuri

A Time for Prayers: Prayers for World Peace
Prayers for Peace

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.:
Guided Meditations

Family Corner: What’s New at the Reid Park Zoo
World of Play is Opening Soon! | Boo At The Zoo 2023

Museums: Tucson Museum of Art
Cumbi: Textiles, Society, and Memory in Andean South America

Local Spotlight: Maestro José Luis Gomez
Music Director José Luis Gomez

Performing Arts: Arizona Opera
Frankenstein

The Heavens: Comets
City-size comet racing toward Earth regrows ‘horns’ after massive volcanic eruption | Bright new comet discovered zooming toward the sun could outshine the stars next year

Reaching High: Indian Himalaya Summit
Americans Summit Jannu North Face!

Wellness: Mushrooms
Mushrooms | Top 5 health benefits of mushrooms

Pet’s Corner: Curb Excessive Barking, Louise Glasser’s Dogs
Expert Tips to Help Curb Excessive Dog Barking

A Time For Prayers: Prayer for Peace
Universal Prayer for Peace

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.: Guided Meditations
Life as Inner Being

Primary Voting: Clarification From a Flock Reader
States with Open Primaries | Sarah’s Clarification

Holidays: Halloween & Day of the Dead
History of Halloween | Day of the Dead

Around Town: All SOULS PROCESSION, Halloween Events
All Souls Procession | Tucson Halloween events 2023

The Heavens: A ‘Hunter’s Moon’ Lunar Eclipse
How to See The Hunter’s Moon Lunar Eclipse Coming This Weekend

Reaching High: ClimbEvery Mountain
Duo climbs WA’s 100 tallest peaks in 107 days – biking to every trailhead

Birds: The Greater Roadrunner
Greater Roadrunner

Wellness: Diatomaceous Earth
What Are the Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth?

Kid’s Corner: Spooktacular Science! at Flandrau
Spooktacular Science

Nature: The Monarch Butterfly
Monarch Butterfly

Pet’s Corner: Louise Glasser and her mule Pepe
What is a mule? 13 things tyou didn’t know

SPECIAL ARCHIVES ISSUE

Out and About: Portugal
10-21-2022 | A Wedding in Portugal by Dno DeConcini

Educator’s Corner: Gifted & Talented
5-27-2022 | Interviews That Matter with Keith Murfee-DeConcini

Alaska Pioneers: Fannie Quigley & Richard L. Proenneke
8-26-2022 | Fannie Quigley | Richard L. Proenneke

Technology: Evolution of the Bicycle
9-30-2022 | The Evolution of the Bicycle

Wellness: Plant Based Dietician
The Ultimate Healthy Trader Joe’s Shopping List

Backyard Entomology: Sphinx Moth
8-12-2022 | The Sphinx Moth

The Potato: The Irish Potato in America
10-7-2022 | Derry, NH’s Famous Potato

Culture & Fashion: The Sari
11-4-2022 | 9 Facts You May Not Know About The Sari

A Time For Prayers: Prayers for World Peace
Prayers for Peace

Holidays: Veterans Day
Learn rhe History & Meaniing Behind Veterans Day

Local Spotlight: Honoring Our Veterans
Jon B. Wang, MD: Special Forces Surgeon

Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.: From Dr. Fox’s Blog
the Aliveness of Being

Marathons: 2023 New York City Marathon
Highlights and Results From the 2023 New York City Marathon

Catching Up with Keith: Keith Murfee-DeConcini
Keith R. Murfee-DeConcini Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who

The Next Gen: Violet & Mikey G.Kasser
Violet Kapilani Kasser | Mikey G. Kamuela Kasser

Educator’s Corner: Tucson Community Tennis Program
Tucson Community Tennis Program introducing sport to underprivileged kids

Nature: Biodiversity Hotspots
Why Are Biodiversity Hotspots Important?

Artist’s Corner: Elizabeth Theriault
Elizabeth Theriault | DrumSpeak

Wellness : Brain Health
Brain Health Expo – Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Tucson

Zoos: Bird Flu Hits Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo Receives Positive Avian Influenza Test Result, Safety Measures Already In Place

Performing Arts: Scrooge! The Musical
Scrooge! The Musical

Pet’s Corner: Catching Up with Fern
Fern | Video for Cats

Geography: The Golan Heights
The Golan Heights: 5 Facts

Hayward M. Fox Ph. D.: Guided Meditations
Guided Meditations

Holidays: Thanksgiving
8 Thanksgiving Celebrations Around the World | What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving? | How the First Thanksgiving College Football Game Kicked Off a Holiday Tradition

Recipes: Thanksgiving Alternatives
53 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes and No Jokes About Tofurkey | 55 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes to Fill Your Table | These South-Asian Americans ae spicing up their Thanksgiving tables | Thanksgiving menu (Indian + Classic) | Indian Spiced Turkey

Nature: Baby Snakes
Rattlesnake gives birth to 12 babies on Arizona family’s patio. “They’re all slimy” | 5 Things to Know About Rattlesnakes and Their Babies | How to Keep Baby Rattlesnakes Out of the Yard

Volcanoes: Goddess Pele is Restless
Underwater volcanic eruption gives birth to new island in the Pacific

Athlete’s Corner: Ultramarathoner Wally Hesseline
80-Year-Old Wally Hesseltine Smashes Age Group Record for 100 Miles

Reaching High: Jean-Marc Boivin
Jean-Marc Boivin: First Person to Paraglide from Everest Summit

Museums: The National Museum of Women in the Arts
The National Museum of Women in the Arts relaunches

Kid’s Corner: KIDS Publish Books
Websites Where Kids Can Create Books

Pet’s Corner: Old & New Friends
Oliver, Celeste, Fern, and Beamer

Geography: The Middle East
History of The Middle East

Hayward M. Fox PhD.: From Dr. Fox’s Blog
How to be Free…

Holidays: Holiday Etiquette
How to have a conversation about politics without losing friends | 10 Little Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Know

Travel: Small Town Hawaii
7 Unforgettable Small Towns to Visit in Hawaii

Performing Arts: Young Concert Artists
Winners if The YCA 2023 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal
Novak Djokovic names who will replace him, Nadal and Federer as retirement comment made | Bocelli thanks Federer: “It was an even greater honor to stand beside him” | Ace of Hearts: A Children’s Book about Rafael Nadal

Reaching High: New Chobutse Route
Polish Climbers Share Details of New Chobutse Route

Volcanoes: Arizona’s Volcanoes
How many active volcanoes are in Arizona? A look at the state’s geological heritage

Nature3: Nature Takes Over
When people move out, wildlife moves in: 10 abandoned places reclaimed by nature

Zoos: Bay Whit Rhino Born in Arizona
White rhino bon in Arizona for the first time in decades

Wellness: Staying Well for the Holidays
Holiday Wellness Tips | 12 Tips for Holiday Eating

Pet’s Corner: An Amazing Story
A Hiker and a Terrier Climbed a Peak. The Dog Came Home 72 Days Later.

World History: The Early History of the Middle East
The Early Middle East | Sumerians

Quiz: Middle East Countries
The Middle East: Countries – Map Quiz Game

Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.: Who is Dr. Fox?
Just a little bit about me.

Primary Voting: Push for Open Primaries
Bipartisan PAC kicks off attempt to change primary election system

Holidays: Unusual Christmas Celebrations
Unusual Christnmas Traditions from Around the World

Recipes: Sweet Potato Casserole
Healthier Sweet Potato Casserole

Travel: Best Towns to Visit
Bucket List: 54 Best Towns to Visit in the World, According to a New Report

News: Henry KKissinger Passes Away at 100
Henry Kissinger, dominant US Diplomat of Cold War era, dies aged 100

The Heavens: Last Full Moon of the Year
Moon viewing guide: What to look for on the lunar surface

Kid’a Corner: Sesame Street
Meet the Team Behind Sesame Street’s Special Needs character: Julia

Book Corner: Hero Dogs

Dogs: Search and Rescue Dogs
Facts About the Search and Rescue Dog

World History: The Early History of the Middle East
Akkadian Empire | Who were the Canaanites?

Nature: Reforestation
Couple Plants 2 Million Trees in 20 Years to Turn Destroyed Forest Back into a Wildlife Haven

Wildlife: Unexpected Houseguests
2 Rattlesnakes found in Bathroom Ceiling of Arizona Home | Woman Finds Possum Peaking Out From Artificial Christmas Tree

Holidays: Hanukkah
Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting | Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Fun Run | Grand Chanukah Celebration!

Around Town: HoLiday Lights
ZooLights Holiday Magic 2023 | Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination | Winterhaven Festival of Lights

The Heavens: The Andromeda Galaxy
Our neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy shines overhead this week. Here’s how to see it

Seasons: The Solstice brings the start of Winter
Winter Solstice

Photography: Photos of the Year
Wildlife Photography of the Year 2023 | 10 Photos From the 2023 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year

The Arts: Van Gogh
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Marathons: Kenenisa Bekele Sets New Masters Record
41-Year-Old Kenenisa Bekele Shatters Masters Marathon World Record

Wellness: Wasabi
Wasabi, beloved on sushi, linked to”really substantial” boost in memory, Japanese study finds | What is Wasabi: Real Wasabi vs. Fake Wasabi & How to Tell the Difference!

What Has Beth Been Up To?
Honolulu Marathon

Flock Archives: New QR Code

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D. : New From Dr. Fox’s Blog
Divine Light

Local Spotlight: Catching Up With Kyria Sabin
Kyria Sabin & Body Works Pilates

Reader Submission: Recommended Viewing
Netflix: Our Universe | Netflix: LIfe on Our Planet

Flock Student of the Year: Finley Henning

Animals: The OLdest LIving Animal
The World’s Oldest Living Animal, a Tortoise Named Jonathan, turns 191

Desert Dwellers: Adopt a Desert Tortoise
When you adopt a desert tortoise, prepare for a surprisingly social and zippy pet

Surfing: Biggest Waves
10 biggest waves ever surfed. Who has surfed the biggest waves ever?

Wellness: Staying Hydrated
7 Science-Basrd Health Benefits of Drinking Enough Water

Pet’s CORNER: Animal Reunions, Fern
Best Animal Reunions | Let’s see what Fern’s up to…

Holiday Classics: Charlie Brown & The Muppets
Peanuts Gang: Christmas song “Linus & Lucy” | Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack Suite ( Vince Guaraldi) | Muppet’s Family Christmas – Jingle Bell Rock | A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) -Full Special

Nature: Wolf Release in Colorado
What it looked like as Colorado wildlife officials released 5 Oregon wolves in Grand County

Reaching High: My Friend Mary Walker

The Heavens: The Solstice
Winter Solstice | How Much Daylight Do We Gain Afterthe Winter Solstice? | Full Cold Moon

Primary Voting: Make Elections Fair Arizona Update
This loss is actually a win for the effort to open Arizona primary elections

The Next Gen: Catching up with Zoe
Where in the World is Zoe

Traditions: Gingerbread Houses & Christmas Cookies

Kid’s Corner: Track Santa’s Journey
NORAD Santa Tracker

Pet’s Corner: Christmas with Oliver

Bonus: Dreaming of a White Christmas
White Christmas (Official Video)

Holidays: New Year’s Eve 2023
Sydney, Australia | Paris, France | London, England | Times Square, NYC

New Year’s Resolutions: Keeping Your Resolutions
7 Tips to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution | Sticking with Your Exercise Program

The Heavens: 2024 Full Moons & Stargazing Preview
Full Moon Calendar 2024: Which days will have a full moon next year? | Stargazing in 2024: where to celebrate meteor showers, solstices and eclipses.

Nature: The Amazing Octopus
Octopus | California Octopus Garden Video | Beatles Octopus Garden Video

Reaching High: Annapurna Winter Expedition
Winter Annapurna: Txikon Team Speeds Toward Camp 3 | Nepalis Bag First Ascent of Khumjungar Himal

Wellness: Healing Power of Water
Do Hot Springs Really Have Healing Powers?

Travel: Hot Springs Around the World
The Ultimate Hot Springs Guide | Hot Spring Etiquette Guide: Know Before You Go

Reader Submission: Benjamin Franklin’s Armonica
PBS The Glass Armonica Video

National Parks: Reservations Coming in 2024
These US National Parks Will Require a Reservation in 2024

Traditions: Gingerbread House & Christmas Cookie Contest
Results from Sunrise Pet Clinic & Reid Park Zoo

Pet’s Corner: Checking in on Baby Zeus

Nature: Comedy Wildlife Photography
Best Ever Funny Wild Animals In Photos By Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Reaching High: Annapurna Expedition & Everest in 2024
Annapurna Climbers Back In Base Camp | Everest North Side Reopens in 2024

The Flock Spotlight: Angela Benavides

The Heavens: Going Back to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission: Everything you need to know

Wellness: The Benefits of Humming
Is Humming the New Walking?

Checking In: Kimberly Gomer of Body Beautiful Miami

Zoos: A New Addition at Reid Park
Endangered Zebra Foal Born at Reid Park Zoo on Christmas Day

Kid’s Corner: Kiwi Co Project Crates

Tennis: Snake Interrupts Brisbane International
Deadly snake interrupts Dominic Thiem match at Brisbane International | Eastern brown snake

Corrections: With Apologies

Pet’s Corner: Baby Zeus

Big Ideas : Aspen Ideas Festival
Aspen Ideas Festival | Great Ideas to Start 2024

The Next Gen: Catching Up with William George
Article From Fortune – ‘They know how to game this system’: The maker of the world’s most popular vape mis-labeled them as toys or batteries to avoid customs and import taxes

Birdwatching: Ducks to Look For
20 Types of Ducks to Look for This Spring | Reid Park Duck Pond | Agua Caliente | Silverbell Lake | Sweetwater Wetlands
7 Top-Rated Bird Feeder Squirrel Baffles | Video: Backyard Squirrel Maze

Gardening: Planting Pentas to Attract Butterflies
Pentas: A Perfect Plant for Butterfly Gardens

Super Seniors: Record Breaking Trek
Grand Canyon Record Set by 92-year-old After Months of Training

Book Corner: Mayo Clinic on Aging Healthy
Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging

Reader Submission: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S Bach

Recipes: Winter Soups
22 Winter Soups That Will Keep You Cozy

Kids Corner: LEGOS
Brick Fest Live | The Disastrous Backstory Behind the Invention of LEGO Bricks

Pets Corner: Ethel the Outgoing Sulcata Tortoise
Video: Outgoing Tortoise Asks Strangers For Butt Scratches

Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“I Have a Dream” | Video: I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

World History: The Early History of the Middle East
The Babylonian Empire

Nature: Coyote vs. Wolf
Coyote vs. Wolf: The 6 Key DIfferences Explained

The Heavens: The Wolf Moon
Watch for January’s Full Wolf Moon!

Reaching High: Annapurna Winter Expedition Update
Winter Annapurna Attempt Ends | Queen Creek engineer treks through Himalayas

The Next Gen: Update on William George and Zoe Crimmel
Article from Tampa Bay Times – DEADLY DOSE: Kratom’s Path Across the US is Marked by Deception and Secrets | Where in the World is Zoe

Local Spotlight: Make Elections Fair Act
Local opinion: Make Elections Fair Act merits your support

Zoos: Reid Park Zoo Updates
Help Us Name the New Zebra Foal | Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Giraffe Calf Born on MLK Day

Wellness: Oil Free Cooking
Health Benefits of Oil-Free Cooking

Birds: Northern Mockingbird
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Mockingbird

Teacher’s Corner: Qualities of a Good teacher
Qualities of a Good Teacher: The 14 Qualities That Top Our List

Voting: The New Hampshire Primary
Why is the New Hampshire Primary Such a Big Deal?

World History: The Early History of the Middle East
The Assyrian Empire

Trekking: The Florida Trail
The People, the Places and the Perils of the Florida Trail

The Next Gen: William George (Part 3)
Article From Associated Press News – Cocoa Grown Illegally in a Nigerian Rainforest Heads to Companies that Supply Major Chocolate Makers

Nature: Galapagos Tortoises
Historic Effort Returns 136 Juvenile Galapagos Tortoises Conservationists Release into the Wild

Plants: Amaryllis
Amaryllis Care | Video Amaryllis Update + Care Tips

Wellness: The DASH Diet
DASH Diet: Healthy Eating to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Recipes: Dash Diet Recipes
14 DASH Diet Breakfast Recipes to Make Ahead for Busy Days | Nothin’ Muffins

Women in Sports: Kathryn Bertine

Book Corner: Books by Kathryn Bertine
STAND | The Road Less Taken | As Good As Gold | All the Sundays Yet to Come: A Skater’s Journey

Pet’s Corner: Mr. Jack & Ms. Jill

Black History Month: February 2024
Video: ” I Have A Dream” Speech

Holidays: Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction | History of Groundhog Day

World History: The Early History of the MIddle East
The Neo-Babylonian Empire

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.: New From Dr. Fox’s Blog

Religion: World Interfaith Harmony Week

The Next Gen: William George (Part 4)
Article from Reuters – Global Retailers, Goods Facing Disruption Risks from Red Sea Attacks

The Heavens: The Snow Moon
February Full Moon 2024: Snow Moon

Parents Corner: Education Options in Arizona
Choosing a school? You’ve got options.

Making A Difference: SkillUp Coalition

Wellness: The MIND Diet
Diet Review: MIND Diet

Zoos: Reid Park Zoo Names Zebra Foal
Reid Park Zoo’s Zebra Foal Has a Name: Introducing “Tikiti”

Performing Arts: Linda Collazo Spring- Winter ’24 Schedule

Book Corner: A Good Book for Kids
The Tuttle Twins and the Golden Rule

Pet’s Corner: Baby Zeus Back From School

Black History month: Mahalia Jackson
Video: How I Got Over | Mahalia Jackson at MLK’s Civil Rights Campaign

Holidays: Valentine’s Day Around the World
6 Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World

World History: The Early History of the Middle East
The Persian Empire

The Heavens: Phases of the Moon
Lunar Phases and Eclipses | Can the Moon affect our health?

Performing Arts:
School of Dance Scholorship Benefit 2024

Reaching High: An Everest First
First All-Black Climbing Team to Reach the Summit of Mount Everest Celebrates ‘Historic Moment’

Educator’s Corner: Black History Movies
10 Black History Movies for Kids to Watch Right Now

Athletes: Serena Williams
Serena Williams Shares Weight Training Workout: ‘Back into the Swing of Things’

Zoos: A Sad Day at Reid Park Zoo
Zebra Foal Dies in Accident at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo

Wellness: Field Peas
A Guide to The Different Types Of Field Peas | What Are the Health Benefits of Peas?

Coming Soon: Neelam Sethi and Her Saris
9 Facts You May Not Know About The Sari

Holidays: President’s Day – February 19, 2024

Artist’s Corner: Calley O’Neill – Kona Airport Mural Update

Flock Adventurers: Anne & Darius Prizadeh

World Heritage: UNESCO Preserving World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage | Video: World Heritage Explained

Triathlons: The Lavaman
Lavaman Triathlon April 7, 2024

Wellness: The 80/20 Diet
What Is the 80/20 Diet—and Is It Healthy?

Book Corner: Magazines From My Library
Archeology | Smithsonian Magazine | National Geographic Magazine

In Memoriam: Marathon World Record-holder Kelvin Kiptum
Marathon World Record-holder Kelvin Kiptum has Died in a Car Crash

Performing Arts: Eller School of Dance Scholarship Benefit

Culinary Art: New Creations from Cita Scott

Leap Year: Leap Day Traditions
5 Things You May Not Know About Leap Day | 8 Leap Year Traditions and Superstitions From Around the World

Museums: Natural History Museum | London
Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre

Birds: Ravens & Crows
How to Tell a Raven from a Crow

Travel: Swiss Spas
The Best Contemporary Spa Resorts in Switzerland

Student’s Corner: UArizona’s W.A. Franke Honors College
Together, We Are Franke Honors Wildcats

University of Arizona: College of Science Lecture Series
From Fossil Fuels Refining to Sustainable Plastics: A Surprising New Chemistry Twist

University of Arizona: New Athletic Director
University of Arizona Makes School History with Appointment of New Athletic Director

The Next Gen: Keeping Up with Zoe Crimmel
Where in the World is Zoe – Week 39

Performing Arts: Dancing in the Streets, Arizona

Local Spotlight: Make Elections Fair Arizona
How Does Arizona Vote for Presidential Nominees? Your Questions Answered.

Wellness: Blue Zones
Why People in “Blue Zones” Live Longer Than the Rest of the World

Pet’s Corner: Kona

Women’s History Month: March 2024
Women’s History Month

Woman of the Week: Queen Liliʻuokalani
Musician, Composer, and Head of State Queen Liliʻuokalani

Philanthropy: My Nepali Guide

Surfing: Big Waves at Nazaré
Depression Louis triggers historic XXL swell in Nazaré | The Mechanics of the Nazaré Canyon wave | Maya Gabeira

Performing Arts: Contemporary & Classic Opera
‘Blind Injustice’ Opera Sets Out To Open Eyes About Wrongful Conviction Rates | Arizona Opera – Roméo & Juliette

Wellness: Saffron
Health Benefits of Saffron

March Madness: 2024
NCAA Tournament projections: Arizona Wildcats basketball a No. 1 seed in March Madness? | Arizona women’s basketball stuns No. 3 Stanford with late comeback

Tennis: Roscoe Tanner Tennis Clinic

Snakes: Rattlesnakes of the Tucson Basin
Rattlesnakes of the Sonoran Desert | How to Disinguish the Mojave Rattlesnake From the Western Diamondback

Reaching High: The Power of Meditation
Snow-Covered Yogi Meditating at -55°F in the Himalayas

International Women’s Day: March 8the, 2024
International Women’s Day | Barbie Celebrates Internaqtional Womn’s Day With New Dolls Based on Shania Twain, Kylie Minogue and More Famous Faces

Woman of the Week: Taylor Swift
Video – Swiftly Evolving: The Taylor Swift Story | Ancestry reveals Taylor Swift is related to American poet Emily Dickinson

Athlete’s Corner: Sarah Gerhardt
How Many Doctorates in Physical Chemistry Does it Take to Ride a Wave at Mavericks? Apparently, Just One

Around Town: Reid Park Zoo
A baby elephant was just born at Reid Park Zoo | World Of Play: Adventurous Fun for Kids | More News at the Zoo

Bragging Rights: Michael Guy Kasser

Book Corner: Magnificent Trees
The Hidden Life of Tree | The Power of Trees

Wellness: Air Quality Index
The Air Quality Index and how to use it, explained

Pet’s Corner: Catching up with Fern
Fern & Chip | David Teie – Music for Cats

Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 10th
It’s Time to Move Your Clocks Forward — and to Check if Your Car is Being Recalled

Holidays: Saint Patrick’s Day

Religious Holidays: Ramadan
Ramadan 2024: When is Ramadan? What is Ramadan? | Religious Observances: March 2024

Woman of the Week: Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr | Video – Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story | Video – Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp – This is a Song for Miss Hedy Lamarr

Reaching High: Mike & Steve Marolt
Shishapangma: Mike Marolt Releases 8,000-Meter Ski Book | Video – Beyond Skiing Everest

Book Corner: Books by Mike Marolt
Natural Progression: A Lifetime of Skiing the World’s Greatest Ranges | Shishapangma, Skiing the Highline: The Account of the First American Ski Descent from an 8000-Meter Peak

Reader Submission: Contributions from the FLOCK
Una Corrida Especial: A Special Round-up, by Dino DeConcini | Photos: Sandy and Bill at Lime Rock Park

The Heavens: Vernal Equinox

Artist’s Corner: Andrew Rush
Meet the 93 Year-old Founder of Tucson’s Drawing Studio

Wellness: Corned Beef
Corned Beef Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

Snakes: A Rare Encounter
Two of the Deadliest Snakes in the World Meet Each Other | Video – King Cobra meets Chinese Cobra

In Memoriam: Richard Traum

Empowerment: Achilles International

HOLIDAYS: Purim
Purim 101 | Easy Hamantaschen

Woman of the Week: Maria Callas
Video – MARIA Calles – PUchini – O mio Babbino caro

Performing Arts: Master CLass at ATC
Arizona Theatre Company – Master CLass

The Heavens: April Solar Eclipse
2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When | Video – A Tour of NASA’s 2024 Solar Eclipse Map | March 2024 Full Worm Moon

Reaching High: Everest Without Oxygen
First No-O2 Attempt Announced on Everest

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
A big week for colorectal cancer early diagnosis

Bragging Rights: My Champion

Zoos: Baby Elephant Update
Is it a Boy or a Girl? Reid Park Zoo Announces Gender of its Newest Elephant Calf

Gardening: 12 Beautiful Flowers
12 Beautiful Blue Flowers for Every Garden

Nature: The Two Most Deadly Fish
The Two Most Deadly Fish in The World

Holidays: Holi Festival
Video – India celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of colours | Holi Around the World | Video – A look at the Holi festivities around the world

Easter: The Easter Bunny’s Origins
What Are the Easter Bunny’s Origins? The History of the Famous Fluffy Bunny

Bragging Rights: Ana and Zoe Crimmel
Video – Ana Crimmel – 40 shots in a row without making a mistake | Healthy Choices Are Good For Our Health And The Planet

Woman of the Week: Rosalind Franklin

Performing Arts: Linda Collazo at Carnegie Hall
2024 Harmonic Convergence Concert at Carnegie Hall

Travel: CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa

The Next Gen: William George Update
Baltimore port bridge collapse: Global ocean carriers put U.S. companies on hook for urgent cargo pickup

Wellness: Improve Heart Health
A Cardiologist Explains 1 Thing You can do to test your heart health — and simple exercises to improve it

Zoos: Reid Park Zoo Updates
Video – Hoof Care for Geriatric Rhino, Yebonga | Video – Moyo the Giraffe is 2 Months Old | Video – Elephant Calf Enjoys Mud

Birds: ‘Power Couple’ Eagles Welcome Hatchlings
‘Power Couple’ Eagle Parents Welcome 3 Tiny Babies Into Their Nest

Around Town: Tucson Village Farm Update
Happenings in March, Harvest Your Own Vegetables at U-Pick Markets

In Memoriam: David Breashears
David Breashears, famed mountaineer who died March 14, was a legend in Colorado

Solar Eclipse Special

Where in the World is Beth?

Solar Eclipse: April 8th, 2024
Why You Owe It to Yourself To Witness April 8’s Total Solar Eclipse | Why April’s total solar eclipse will be a historic event in the US | NASA Eclipse Explorer – 2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When | Viewing The Eclipse Safely | Video: Solar eclipse (1900) – The first moving image of an astronomical phenomenon

History: Cultural Significance of Solar Eclipses
What did Biblical Prophets Say About the Solar Eclipse | The Sun Was Eaten: 6 Ways Cultures Have Explained Eclipses | Video: Eclipse Tales Eat the sun

Kid’s Corner: Eclipse Facts & Activities
What Is the Sun’s Corona? | How Do You Tell the Difference Between Total, Annular, Solar, and Lunar Eclipses? | Video: How to make a solar eclipse viewer

Travel: Flying During the Eclipse
The Best Flights to View the 2024 Solar Eclipse from the Sky

Religious Holidays: April 2024

Pet’s corner: Petra & Snowball

Honoring Friends: Ken ‘Cowman’ Shirk & Nancy Grossman
Remembering a Legend: Ken ‘Cowman’ Shirk, aka Cowman A MooHa | Recalled: Simpler Times at The Hawaii Ironman

The Heavens: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks & a Coming Nova
When and How to Spot the ‘Devil Comet’ | View Nova Explosion, ‘New’ Star in Northern Crown

Holidays: Vaisakhi & Ram Navami
What is Vaisakhi, or Baisakhi and how is it celebrated? | Shree Ram Navami 2024: The Celebration of Lord Rama’s Birth

Nature: Penguins in the Southern Ocean
Baby penguins seen cliff diving on camera for 1st time

Artist’s Corner: Del Geist Update
Cracked Ice

Pet’s Corner: Surprising Friends
Grim the Akita & Phoenix the Chick | Video: Rescue Crow Goes on Walks With His Favorite German Shepherd | Video: Bear Cub meets fawn for first time

Earth Day: April 22nd, 2024
April 22 is Earth Day | Video: Planet vs. Plastics | Video: Earth Day 1970Part 1: Intro (CBS News with Walter Cronkite)

Zoos: Reid Park Zoo Update
Party for the Planet 2024 | Elephant Calf Named “Meru” in Community Poll

Kid’s Corner: Annual Summer Camp Guide
Benefits of Camp | How to Pick a Summer Camp for Your Kids | 2024 Summer Camp Guide | School’s out soon: Here’s a list of the 2024 University summer camps | Tucson Village Farm Camps | Find a Summer Camp | Summer Camps – 50 destinations in 20 countries

Big Kid’s Corner: Summer Camps for Adults
The Best Summer Camps for Adults in the U.S.

Beyond Camp: Outward Bound Adventures
Outward Bound Summer 2024 Expeditions

The Heavens: April’s Full Moon
Pink Moon: Full Moon for April 2024

Marathons: 2024 Boston Marathon
Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma Wins First Boston Marathon Title, While Hellen Obiri Retains Her Crown Following Thrilling Finish

Performing Arts: Arizona Opera
Opera Outdoors | Announcing the lineup for our 2024/25 Season

Wellness: Sugar Alternatives
Exploring the Healthiest Sugar Alternatives: A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Sweeteners

Pet’s Corner: Introducing Rosie and a visit from Fern

Passover: April 22nd – April 30th, 2024
Passover (Pesach) 101 | Video: How to Set the Seder Plate for Passover | Easter and Passover Usually Overlap, But Not This Year | Video: How Did Easter and Passover Get Separated? | What Caused the 10 Plagues of Egypt?

Kid’s Corner: Summer Camp Addendum
Tucson Community Tennis Program Summer Camp | Summer Mariachi Camp | 3 Generations of Family Members Teach and Play in Mariachi Camp | Teens Language & Adventure Camp – Monte Carlo, Monaco. France | Video: Nomad Surfers: Monaco Summer Camp in France

Philanthropy: Gooter-Jensen Grand Slam

Artist’s Corner: Curt Brill

Museums: Tucson Museum of Art – Current Exhibit
Popol Vuh and the Maya Art of Storytelling

Local Spotlight: Dr. Julie Sasse Day at TMA
Dr. Julie Sasse to Retire from the Tucson Museum of Art

Reaching High: Back to Everest
Everest Climbing Season with New Rules and Question Marks | Everest: Progress on the South Side; North Side Stalled | Shisha Pangma No Go, Everest North Side Closed Until May 7 | The Nepali Army Is Removing Trash and Bodies from Mount Everest

Gardening: Six Colors to Attract Butterflies
6 Colors Known to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard

Wellness: Jackfruit
Health Benefits of Jackfruit | BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich

Pet’s Corner: Checking in on Fern

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2024
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month | Smithsonian Events and Resources | The National Park Service | Library of Congress: Seeing Lost Enclaves | Video: Seeing Lost Enclaves | National Endowment for the Humanities: Teacher’s Guide | National Archives

Religious Holiday Calendar: May 2024

Yom HaShoa: Holocaust Remembrance Day, May 5-6, 2024
Days of Remembrance Resources

Reader Submission: A Father’s Memoir
A Son Remembers

Kid’s Corner: Young Writers
Online Writing Camps for Kids and Teens | NewPages Young Writers Guide

Around Town: Cinci de Mayo 2024
Cinco de Mayo 2024: Fiestas, Margaritas & More in Tucson

Holidays: Mother”s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024
Adopt an Animal for Mom | Celebrate Mother’s Day at Tohono Chul! | Second SundAZe @ TMA | Video: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter Set to Play Mother and Daughter In ‘The Lion King’ Prequel

Animals: This Cat Loves Her Human Mom
Video: Cat Brings Her New Mom Flowers Every Single Day

Pet’s Corner: A First for the Flock
Orange Juice and Taylor Fish | Goldfish Care Guide

Mother’s Day: A Poem For Mothers
My Mother, By Ann Taylor

The Heavens: The Northern Lights
Northern lights forecast: Auroras could be visible across much of US; G4 conditions observed Friday

Zoos: New From Reid Park Zoo
Hoofin’ It With the Baird’s Tapirs

Wellness: Sensitive & Scientific Newsletter
Holy cow, there’s a lot of bird-flu news

Pet’s Corner: LIttle Rosie

A Mother Brags: Family Time

Pacific Islands: Sea Turtles in Hawaiian Culture
The Hawaiian Honu – Symbol of Wisdom and Good Luck | The Significance of Sea Turtles in Hawaiian Culture | Kauila – Hawaiian Turtle Goddess

Hayward M. Fox, Ph. D.: New From Dr. Fox’s Blog
Seeing

The Heavens: The Flower Moon
Watch the Full Flower Moon Bloom!

Reaching High: A Challenging Season on Everest
Watch the Full Flower Moon Bloom! | Two Mongolian Climbers Missing on Everest

Archaeology: Amazon Discovery
Huge Ancient Lost City Found in the Amazon

Bragging Rights: Catching Up with Zoe and Ana Crimmel

Artist’s corner: Fran Bull
Video: Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts: Fran Bull

Gardening: Fast-Growing Perennials
8 Fast-Growing Perennials To Plant In Your Garden

Book Corner: The Way of Wanderlust

Pet’s Corner: MIles’ Comeback
This shelter mutt from Erie was returned numerous times. Now, he’s competing at the Westminster Dog Show

Memorial Day: May 27, 2024
The History of Memorial Day

Poetry: Military Poems
“In Flanders Fields” By John McCrae | “Man in the Arena” By Theodore Roosevelt

Military Holidays: June – July 2024
Important Military Holidays & Observances for 2024

Artist’s Corner: Terry Taube

Reaching High: New Everest Record
Nepali Smashes Women’s Record for Fastest Ascent of Everest

Photography: Milky Way Photographer ogf the Year
15 Beautiful Images from the 2024 Milky Way Photographer of the Year

Around Town: NYC Edition
New York’s Newest Island, a Man-Made Gift to the City | Video: New York City’s Little Island

Museums: Mercer Labs
Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology | Video: Mercer Labs Transports Visitors into the Dreamworld of Artist Roy Nachum

Kid’s Corner: The Children’s Railway
This Working Railroad is Operated by Young Children | Video: Young and Old Take a Ride on Hungary’s Communist-Era Railway

Nature: Red-tailed Hawks in NYC
Pale Male: NYC”s First “Celebrity Bird”

Around Town: NYC – The High Line Park
The High Line | Diller – von Furstenberg Sundeck & Water Feature | Chelsea Market passage | Video: Ultimate Guide to the High Line in NYC

Cicadapocalypse: Double Cicada Brood Event
Periodical Cicadas, 2024: Entomologists Prepare for the Six-Week Serenade | Kindness in the Time of Cicadapocalypse

Nature: Urban Hawks Update
Two off of the NYAC Nest | Video: 2024-05-29 NYAC Red-tailed Hawk Nest

Poetry: I Have Need of the Sky
I Have Need of the Sky, by Richard Hovey

Flowers: Peonies
Grow a Sarah Bernhart Peony for Garden Star Power

History: The First Manhattanites
From Manahahtáanung to New York: The forgotten history of the original inhabitants of Manhattan

Around Town:NYCC – Hudson River Park
Hudson River Park | Boating at the Hudson River Park | Oysters at the Hudson River Park

The Heavens: The Strawberry Moon
Watch for the Full Strawberry Moon!

Religious Holiday Calendar: June 2024

Religious Holidays: Shavuot
Shauot 2024 | Video: What is Shavuot?

Faher’s Day: A Poem for Fathers
Only a Dad, by Edgar Guest

80th Anniversary of D-Day
D-Day History

Wellness: Turmeric | Turmeric Tea
Turmeric Benefits

Flowers: Lily of the Valley
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis): the meaning, how to plant it, and is it poisonous?

The Next Gen: Andres Valbuena

Father’s Day Book Corner: World War II HIstory
National Geographic World War II: The Spies and Secret Missions that Won the War | The Secret History of World War II: Spies, Code Breakers, & Covert Operations

Father’s Day: June 16, 2024
Father’s Day History | Father’s Day Around the World

Kid’s Corner: June’s Little Genius
June’s Little Genius: Carter

Flock Adventurers: Keeping up with Jim & Angela Gannon
Jim & Angela Gannon in Barcelona, Spain

Around Town: Colorado Edition
Fatbelly Burgers

Wellness: Lamb
The Many Health Benefits of Lamb | How Much Red Meat Should You Really Be Eating Per Week? | Meat and cancer risk, Improving your health and reducing your risk

Pet’s Corner: Checking in with Little Rosie and Fern

Summer Solstice: June 20, 2024
Ancient Traditions To Help You Celebrate Summer Solstice | Equinoxes and Solstices on Other Planets | Inti Raymi 2022

The Heavens: The Strawberry Moon
Watch for the Full Strawberry Moon!

Holidays: Juneteenth
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth

Popular Culture: The First Black Barbie
When Was the First Black Barbie Made? All About the Doll’s History | Video: Netflix’ Black Barbie Official Trailer

Animals | New Research on Animal Welfare
How Do We Know What Animals Are Really Feeling? | Elephants call each other by name, study finds

Reaching High: Everest Update
A team of climbers just summited 3 of the most challenging peaks in the world. | Double leg amputee gets MBE after Everest summit | 19-Year-Old Returns From Climbing Mt. Everest

Gardening: Colorful Succulents
Top 10 Colorful Succulents You Should Grow

Thank You: Still Learning from the Best
Mrs. Stam’s 2022-23 Kindergarten class | Carter’s Thank You

Pet’s Corner: Interspecies Moment of Zen
Daisy and a Curious Deer

Fourth of July 2024
Why Do Americans Celebrate the Fourth of July with Fireworks? | 4th of July Fireworks in NYC 2024 | 10 best places to see fireworks: 2024 guide to summer’s dazzling displays | Fourth of July Trivia

Traditions: July 3rd Bonfires in New England
The July 3rd Bonfire Craze of the Early 20th Century | Video: Three Ponds bonfire in Milton, New Hampshire

Triathlons: Liberty to Liberty Triathlon
Rembering the Liberty to Liberty Triathlon

The Heavens: July’s Night Sky
July 2024 Guide to the Bright Planets and Stars | Video: 4th of July Sly 2024 | Astronomy Trivia

The Next Gen: Updates on Keith Murfee-DeConcini & Zoe Crimmel
Rising Stars: Meet Keith Murfee-DeConcini | Where in the World is Zoe – I’m Back!

Performing Arts: Ballet Tucson
Ballet Tucson 2024/2025 Season

Kid’s Corner: Summer Road Trip Games
Family Road Trip Games

Weather: The Summer Monsoon
Monsoons | Video: Desert Monsoon

Wellness: Bison vs Beef
Bison vs. Beef: What’s the Difference? | Bison Trivia

Mountain Retreat: 1998 Fleetwood Tropi-cal
1998 Fleetwood Tropi-Cal (Stationary), Class A motor home

Flock Adventurers: Spain & France with the Gannons
Madrid, Spain | Orbaneja del Castillo, Spain | Bilbao, Spain | San Sebastion, Spain | Bordeauxm, France | Paris, France

Artist’s Corner: Calley O’Neill – Kona Airport Mural News
Art and Soul for the Earth from the Big Island of Hawai’i

Family Corner: Summer Pastimes
30 free summer activities that the whole family can enjoy all season long

Kid’s Corner: Space Camp
Train Like an Astronaut

The Next Gen: Catching up with Tara Fulgenzi
Meet Tara Fulgenzi

Nature: Double Rainbows
The Science Behind Fully Double Rainbows

Monsoon: Monsoon Insects
Bug Bonanza: 7 Big, Colorful Critters to Try to Spot This Monsoon Season

Tour de France: A History of Tour de France Bikes
Tour de France Bikes History – Part One | Tour de France Bikes History – Part Two

Photography: Wildlife Photography Tips
How to Take Wildlife Photos Like a Pro

Quotes: Stubbornness
13 Quotes Every Stubborn Person Needs to Read

Reaching High: The Mountain Queen
Climber Lhakpa Sherpa is the Mountain Queen | Video: Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa – official Trailer | One of World’s Tallest Unclimbed Mountains is Climbed

Book Corner: A Climber’s Journey to Mental Health
The Clor of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within

Big Ideas: Aspen Festival Highlight
Explore wild edibles with Alexis Nikole, aka ‘The Black Forager’

Wellness: Natural Statins
Cholesterol Control: 4 Natural Statins

Pet Wellness: Tick Season
Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs: Symptoms & How to Prevent | Paw Patrol: How to Find and Remove Ticks

Pet’s Corner: A rescue dog Named Bella

Summer Trips: Summer Fun across the U.S.
These cities have endless summer fun to be explored

Writer’s Corner: Writing Contests
Writing Contests, Grants & Awards | Banyan review Poetry Prize

Quotes: Shared by a Friend
Quotes from Ann Harriet

Birds: The Bee Hummingbird
In Cuba, a haven for the world’s tiniest bird

Trekking: Tips for Better Descents
Want to Hike Downhill Pain-Free? Here Are Five Tips.

Kid’s Corner: Catching Up with Finley

Educator’s Corner: NASA Learning STEM Resources
Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades K-4) | Video: Alan Shepard Hits a Golf Ball on the Moon

The Heavens: Spot the Teapot in Sagittarius
July 20-21 all night: Full moon near the Teapot | Behold the Full Buck Moon!

NASA: 55th Anniversary of the First Human on the Moon
July 20, 1969: One Giant Leap For Mankind | Video: Apollo 11 Moonwalk Montage | NASA Trivia

Cinema: Nasa Themed Movies
Video: The Right Stuff (1983) Official Trailer | Video: Apollo 13 Official Trailer | Video: Fly Me to the Moon Official Trailer

SUMMER OLYMPICS SPECIAL

Paris 2024 Olympics
The Olympic Games of Paris 2024 | How to watch Paris 2024

Paris 2024: Opening Ceremony Light Show
Video: Light show dazzles the Eiffel Tower during 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Ancient Olympics
Ancient Greek Olympic Sports – Pankration, Pentathlon, Wrestling, Boxing, Equestrian events

Changes for 2024
New Olympic Sports and Events Coming to 2024 Paris Games | 11 Lost Sports of the Olympic Games

Competition Venues
Iconic sites hosting Paris Olympics events: Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Palace of Versailles, Marseille | Why Olympic surfing events are in Tahiti, thousands of miles from Paris

Team USA 2024
Meet Team USA

The Olympic Village: Paris 2024
Everything to Know About the 2024 Paris Olympic Village | See inside the floating Olympic village that will house dozens of surfers

Nutrition at the Games
How to Feed 15,000 Olympians in Paris? Start With Baguettes. | Eat Like an Olympian: Fuel Your Performance with the Right Nutrition

SUMMER OLYMPICS WEEK ONE

The Phryges: Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Mascots
Who are the Phyrges? | What is a Phyrge? | Video: The Phryges – Paris 2024 Paralympic and Olympic Mascots

What Olympic Athletes Earn for Medaling
Here’s what some Olympic athletes get instead of cash prizes | Here’s how much athletes at the Paris Olympics earn for winning medals

What Are All of Those Medals Worth?
How much gold is in a 2024 Olympic gold medal and what is one worth?

Week One Highlights
U.S. men win historic team bronze at 2024 Olympic Games | American women reclaim Olympic team title | Biles claims sixth Olympic gold; Lee clinches bronze in all-around | Katie Ledecky claims 8th gold medal after 1,500m win, notching new Olympic record | 2024 Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky sets record for most Olympic medals by a female in 4×200-meter relay | Team USA swimming: Kate Douglass wins gold medal in 200m breaststroke, Katie Ledecky makes history at Olympics | U.S. takes home its first gold medal in women’s team foil behind strong performances from Scruggs, Kiefer | Video: Come along for the U.S. women’s foil team’s journey to historic gold medal

Olympic Themed Quotes from Annharriet

Photo from Teahupo’o Goes Viral
The Story Behind This Breathtaking Viral Photo of an Olympic Surfer

Medal Count (Updated Aug 2, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. EST)

SUMMER OLYMPICS WEEK TWO

Gender Parity in Paris 2024 Olympics
Paris 2024 sets milestone as first Olympics to achieve full gender parity

Sport Related Injuries
Which Olympic Sport Is Hardest on the Body?

Athletes Breaking the Age Barrier
The Oldest Olympians Competing at Paris 2024

Week Two Highlights
Aussie Arisa Trew Unseats Japan as Olympic Women’s Skateboard Park Champion | Video: Teenage podium sweep in skateboard park final! Arisa Trew 1st, Cocona Hiraki 2nd, Sky Brown bronze. | Table Tennis-Brazil’s Alexandre makes historic Olympic debut, eyes Paralympic gold | Chloe Dygert Earns Bronze in Women’s Time Trial at Paris 2024 Olympic Games | Kristen Faulkner takes a Big Risk to Win Olympic Gold. It’s First One in 40 Years | Video: Harvard grad Kristen Faulkner wins gold medal in cycling | Finally golden: US women pursuit team wins Olympic gold after 12 years of silver and bronze medals | Noah Lyles Wins Olympic Men’s 100m Gold in Photo Finish; Kishane Thompson Takes Silver Ahead of Fred Kerly | Video: Noah Lyles pulls off UNBELIEVABLE 100m win by tightest of margins | Lyles’ Bid for Olympic Sprint Double Wrecked by Covid | Video: Noah Lyles wins bronze in the 200 meters, then reveals he has Covid

Philanthropy: Novak Djokovic Shows True Class
Novak Djokovic Donates Huge Olympic Gold Prize Money in Incredibly Kind Gesture | Video: Novak Djokovic donates huge Olympic gold prize money

Snoop Dogg: Hip Hop’s Olympic Ambassador
Snoop Dogg at the Paris Olympics: The rapper’s best outfits and viral moments

Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony
Paris 2024: What to Expect from the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games

Medal Count (Updated Aug 10, 2024 – 1:30 p.m. ET)

Video: Paris 1924 Olympic Games … in colour.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Paralympics

Maui Wildfire Update: One-Year Anniversary
‘Never Give Up Hope’: Maui Residents Reflect on a Year In The Wildfires’ Aftermath

The Heavens: The Sturgeon Moon
The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon Blue Moon | The Full Sturgeon Moon

International Space Station: Extended Stay
NASA offers few answers on astronauts stuck in space, says decision will come in 2 weeks

Next Gen: William George Update
Train derails near Grant Road and Miracle Mile | Video: Train derails near Grant Road and Miracle Mile

Nature: Rewilding while you walk your dog
Backpack-wearing dogs enlisted to rewild urban nature reserve in Lewes

Dogs: Dion Leonard & Gobi
How a little dog named Gobi changed an ultramarathoner’s life | Video: Guy Adopts Stray Dog Who Followed Him on Race

Book Corner: Finding Gobi
Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart | Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart (picture book)

Reaching High: El Cap Twice in 24 Hours
Female Team Climbs El Cap Twice in a Day, Marking Second Time in History

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
Can this test find the right antibiotic in time to cure sepsis?

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
50 Things to Know About the Paralympic Games

The University of Arizona Adaptive Athletics
Paris awaits: U of A athletes, alumni and coaches will go for gold at 2024 Paralympics | Video: Wheelchair Rugby Athlete Josh Wheeler Prepares for 2024 Paralympics

From The Flock Archives: Richard Traum & Achilles International
Richard Traum | Achilles International

India Independence Day
When is Independence Day | Background | How India Celebrates Independence Day | Colors of Freedom: Kite flying unites India in celebration of Independence

The Heavens: August Planet Parade
Mark Your Calendar for Saturday to See 6 Planets in the Sky in a Planet Parade

Photography: Supermoon Blue Moon
Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Top photos from around the world

Kid’s Corner: A Book Review in Spanish
Book Review on Refugee, a Novel by Alan Gratz

Reader Submission: Two Audio Plays by Gloria Blum
“The Trial of Sarah” | “Ma’s Last Request”

Book Corner: Going Back to Abraham
Sons of Abraham: A Candid Conversation about the Issues That Divide and Unite Jews and Muslims | The Children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, Islam (Princeton Classics)

Pet’s Corner: Checking in with Fern

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Paralympic Games opening ceremony starts the final chapter on a long summer of sport in Paris | Video: Welcome to Paris! Opening the Paralympics in style | Ellie Marks Wins Team USA’s First Medal at the 2024 Paralympics with a Silver in 50-Meter Freestyle S6

Dance: an all-star team of differently abled breakers
ILL-Abilities International Dance Crew | Video: ILL-Abilities Crew

Tennis: US Open News
Who is Iva Jovic? Meet the 16-year-old tennis player who impressed in Round 1 win at 2024 US Open

The Next Gen: Olivia Vasquez Theodorakis

Holidays: Labor Day
What Is Labor Day? | History Of The Holiday

Nature: Facts About Fungi
6 Fantastic Facts About Fungi | 88-year-old woman survived being lost in the woods by drinking rainwater and befriending a fox

Book Corner: Thruhikers
Thruhikers: A Guide to Life on the Trail | Video Short: Our book is now on shelves in local bookstores and libraries everywhere! Wow!

The Heavens: Auroras Captured from Space
Stunning Space Station Video Shows Glimmering Northern Lights from Above | Video: Watch a STUNNING time-lapse of the northern lights from space

Artist’s Corner: Hib Sabin
Hib Sabin | Video: Blue Rain Gallery Podcast Episode 80: Hib Sabin: Blue Rain Gallery Podcast Episode 80: Hib Sabin

Pet’s Corner: An Eskie pup named Kelsie

Paris 2024 Paralympic Highlights:
Wheelchair Racer Daniel Romanchuk Edges marcel Hug for Men’s 5,000m Gold T54 | Paralympic Games Paris 2024: USA’s Ezra Frech Soars to Double Paralympic Glory in 24 Hours | The self-described ‘Noah Lyles of Para track and field’ has secured 2 gold medals | Team USA’s Matt Stutzman, ‘The Armless Archer,’ Wins Gold and sets a new Paralympic Record | Para archer Jodie Grinham becomes 1st athlete to win Paralympics medal while pregnant | Brazil’s Gabriel Araujo accomplishes goal of bringing home 3 gold medals from Paris

Paris 2024 Paralympics Closing Ceremony:
The director of the Paralympic closing ceremony wants to turn the Stade de France into a dance floor

Medal Count (Updated Sep 7, 2024 – 11:30 a.m. ET)

Volcanoes: Mt Erebus on Ross Island, Antarctica
One of Earth’s most active volcanoes spews $6,000 in gold dust every day

The Heavens: Asteroid burns up over the Philippines
Small asteroid hit Earth’s atmosphere Thursday, Sep 5

Reaching High: Everest Cleanup
Giant Drones to Carry Trash off Mount Everest

Birds: Puffling Season in Iceland
Why it’s perfectly normal to see baby puffins thrown off cliffs in Iceland each year

Wellness: Farm Fresh
Health Benefits of Farmers Markets | Tucson Village Farm Midweek Market | USDA Local Food Directories: National Farmers Market Directory

US Open Tennis Championships
Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in the US Open men’s final just weeks after his doping exoneration | Video: Jannik Sinner vs. Taylor Fritz Highlights | 2024 US Open Final | US Open 2024 results: Aryna Sabalenka wins third Grand Slam title in straight sets over Jessica Pegula | Video: Jessica Pegula vs. Aryna Sabalenka Highlights | 2024 US Open Final

Educator’s Corner: Tucson Community Tennis Program
Tucson Community Tennis Program

The Heavens: The Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon | The Next Full Moon is a Partial Lunar Eclipse; a Supermoon; the Corn Moon; and the Harvest Moon | Video: What’s Up: September 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Around Town: Science at Sunset
Science at Sunset: International Observe the Moon Night

Reader Submission: New Poetry from Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
How To Grow Old

Family Fun: The Martin Family Builds Together

To Lighten Your Day and Brighten Your Weekend…
Witticisms from the Banner Health Welcome Board

Patriot Day: September 11, 2024
Harris and Trump shake hands at New York 9/11 remembrance ceremony on 23rd anniversary of attacks

UA Women’s Athletics: Two Sport Wildcats
Double Feature, Two sport Wildcats thrive competing for Arizona triathlon, cross country teams

The Heavens: Stadium-sized Asteroid Passes by The Earth
Stadium-sized asteroid deemed ‘potentially hazardous’ by NASA, is expected to move ‘relatively close’ to Earth | The Chelyabinsk Meteor | Video: Meteor Explosion of Atomic Strength Injures 1,000 in Russia

The Next Gen: Catching up with Zoe & Ana Crimmel
Zoe Crimmel | Ana Crimmel | Video: Ana playing doubles, a win in three matches.

Wellness: WindWalkers Therapeutic Riding Ccenter
WindWalkers Therapeutic Riding Center | Using Equine Therapy as Mental Health Treatment

Reid Park Zoo: Baby Elephant Meru Goes for a Swim
Meru Has Entered the Pool | Video: Meru Goes for a Swim

Publishers Bragging Rights: Michael G. Kamuela Kasser

Pet’s Corner: Catching Up with Little Rosie

National Hispanic American Heritage Month 2024
About National Hispanic Heritage Month | 9 Latinx Artists to Know

Flock Alumni: Diego Gonzales

Religious Holiday Calendar: October 2024

Rosh Hashanah, October 2-4, 2024
Rosh Hashanah 101 | Tzom Gedaliah

Performing Arts: 2024-2025 Season Openers
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Opening Weekend | Arizona Theatre company Dial M for Murder

Random Acts of Kindness

From The Archives: Reposted by Popular Demand
Una Corrida Especial: A Special Round-up by Dino DeConcini

Pet’s Corner : Hall of Fame, Part One: Dogs

Religious Festivals: Navratri, October 3 – 12, 2024:
Navaratri Celebrations, 9 nights of Devi | Dusshera or Vijaya Dashami

Yom Kippur, October 11-12, 2024

International Space Station: Update:
SpaceX docks at ISS to collect stranded astronauts

The Heavens: Meteor showers, Comet A3, Supermoon & more:
Draconid meteor shower 2024: All you need to know | Video: Tips for Watching Meteor Showers | Comet A3 Will Now Slingshot To Sunset — When To See It With Naked Eyes | Hunter’s Moon: Full Supermoon in October 17, 2024 | It’s official: Earth now has two moons

Nature: Monarch or Viceroy Butterfly
Viceroy Butterfly vs Monarch: How to Tell the Difference

From the Archives: A Wedding in Portugal

Kid’s Corner: Make Your Own Barometer
Try This: Make a Barometer | Video: Try This: Make a Barometer!

The Art of Saying Thank You: Carter & Caysen

Pet’s Corner : Hall of Fame, Part Two: Cats


Tennis: TCTP Update
Tucson Community Tennis Program Updates | TCTP’s 11th Annual Pottery Sale | Pueblo High School has a Brand New Hydration Station

Sukkot, October 16-23, 2024
What Is Sukkot? All About Celebrating the Jewish Harvest Holiday | Video: What is Sukkot?

Diwali, October 29 – November 3, 2024
What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora? | Video: Here’s how we celebrate Diwali in London

Popular Culture: A Diwali Barbie
Barbie unveils Diwali doll in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre

The Next Gen: William George Update
Port strike fallout: Blockbuster weight-loss drug supply from Wegovy to Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, caught up in East Coast trade shutdown

Museums: National Museum of Women in the Arts
Video: NMWA Now Museum Tour

Weather: Fallstreak Holes
Fallstreak Hole | Weather Underground

More Witticisms from the Banner Health Welcome Board

Wellness: The Oral Dilemma
The Oral Dilemma: Insights from 40 Years in Dentistry

Reaching High: First US Woman to Climb all 8,000m Peaks
Tracee Metcalfe Becomes First U.S. Woman to Climb the World’s Highest Peaks

Pet’s Corner: Grim the Guardian

Halloween, October 31, 2024
How Trick‑or‑Treating Became a Halloween Tradition

Poetry: A Halloween Classic from Macbeth
Song of the Witches, By William Shakespear

Reid Park Zoo: Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo 2024

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Fall Classes
The Amazing World of Bats

Bragging Rights: Dr. Divya Shroff
Your Turn To Talk: Navigating our health care system

Reaching High: Youngest Person to Climb all 8,000m Peaks
Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000m peaks

Wellness: Help Resisting Halloween Leftovers
The trick to avoid eating your kids’ Halloween treats

Pet’s Corner: Fern

Holidays: Dia de Muertos, November 2-3, 2024
Where and how to celebrate the Day of the Dead around the world? All Souls Procession Weekend | Video: 2023 All Souls Procession Tucson, AZ Aerial Footage

Pop Culture: 2024 Dia de Muertos Barbie
Barbie’s 2024 Dia de Muertos dolls are here, and the outfits are incredible

Tohono Chul: Chiles, Chocolate, and Day of the Dead Festival

IRONMAN World Championship, October 26, 2024
The World’s Top Male Triathletes Head to Kailua-Kona, Hawai`I For The 2024 Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship | Warren Hill | Billy Monger

Beverages: Kona Coffee
What Is Kona Coffee and What Makes It Unique?

Reader Submission: Pictures from New Hampshire

Performing Arts: Opera at Childrens Museum Tucson
The Coyotes & The Rabbits – Children’s Museum Tucson

Educator’s Corner: Blended Learning
What Is Blended Learning?

Wellness: Best Times to Drink Water

Dia de Muertos, November 2-3, 2024 : Part 2
All Souls Procession: November 1-3, 2024

Diwali: October 29 – November 3, 2024
The Spiritual Meaning of Diwali

Ironman World Championship: Update
Patrick Lange wins Ironman Kona World Championship, course record falls again | Video: Men’s Pro Race Recap | 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship | Monger breaks Ironman record for double amputee

In Memoriam: Julia Hawkins
108-Year-Old Sprint Sensation Julia Hawkins Dies

Artist’s Corner: 2024 Open Studio Tours
2024 Open Studio Tours | Cita Scott

Student’s Corner: A New Pythagorean Theorem Proof
High school students who came up with ‘impossible’ proof of Pythagorean theorem discover 9 more solutions to the problem

The Heavens: The Last Supermoon of 2024
November full moon 2024: Last supermoon of the year joins the Pleiades | Why Is It Called the Beaver Moon?

Around Town: Tunes Under The Moon
Tunes Under the Moon Outdoor Concert

Around Town: Dusk Music Festival
Dusk Music Festival is back this weekend!

Veterans Day: November 11, 2024
The Origins of Veterans Day Everything You Need to know About November 11 | Remembrance Day

The Heavens: Black Holes
Black Holes | Video: What is a Black Hole

Earthquakes: Earthquake on Big Island of Hawai’i
4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Parts of Hawaii Island

Kid’s Corner: Executive FUNction Book Series
Executive FUNction Series Set of 10 Storybooks

Performing Arts: Holiday Theatre and Ballet
Scrooge! | The Sugar Plum Tea

Wellness: Collagen or Gelatin
Should You Choose Collagen or Gelatin?

Pet’s Corner: Oliver Checks In

2024 Presidential Election

Dusk Music Festival: Festival Recap
Dusk: An Unforgettable Weekend of Music, Art, and Vibes | PLUR and rave culture

Local Spotlight: Aaron Druemmel

The Heavens: November’s Beaver Moon
Watch for November’s Full Beaver Supermoon!

The Moon: India to Return to the Moon
India targets 2028 for Chandrayaan-4 sample-return mission to moon’s south pole

International Space Station: Extended Stay Follow-up
4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing’s capsule trouble

Elephants: Berlin Zoo Elephants Demonstrate Tool Use
This elephant learned to use a hose as a shower. Then her rival sought revenge

Birds: Park Closed for Nēnē Nesting
World’s ‘rarest’ goose leads to closures at Hawaii National Park

Winter Fitness: Cycling Trainers
Air Bike Vs Stationary Bike: Which Cardio Machine Can Help You Reach Your Goals?

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
The diagnostic value of standing on one leg

Video: A little polar bear pleads with a sailor to rescue his injured mother trapped in a fishing net.

Bragging Rightsl: Martyn Deijkers
Dutch-born Martijn Deijkers, aka Martyn, has always stood in a scene of his own.

Thanksgiving: November 28, 2024
A Classic Thanksgiving Menu to Feed a Crowd | Thanksgiving Posts from The Flock Archives:
Thanksgiving menu (Indian + Classic) | Indian Spiced Turkey | 53 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes and No Jokes About Tofurkey | 55 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes to Fill Your Table | What was on the Menuat the first Thanksgiving?

Running: Thanksgiving XC Classic
Thanksgiving XC Classic – 5K & 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Around Town: Ice skating in the Desert
A pop-up ice skating rink in downtown Tucson opens this weekend

Zoos: New Elephant Joins the Herd at Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Tsavo the African Elephant

Travel: Christmas Around the World
12 Best Places to Enjoy Christmas Events in Delhi | 10 wonderful things to do in London in December | How to Spend Christmas in New York City

Tennis: Rafael Nadal Retires
Rafael Nadal’s career ends as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup

Trekking: Ancient Fossils Found on Italian Alps Trek
Woman accidentally discovers 280 million-year-old lost world while hiking in Italian Alps

Around Town: ZooLights at Reid Park Zoo
Ready, Set, Glow!

Holiday Travel: Christmas Around the World – Part 2
A Complete Guide to Christmas in Washington, DC | What makes Milan in December special? | The Best Things to Do for Christmas in Paris | Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its new interior 5 years after devastating fire

Wellness: Managing Holiday Stress and Self-Care
9 Healthy Habits for Managing Holiday Stress | Holiday Self-Care

Volcanoes: Gophers Help Mount St. Helens Ecosystem Recover
When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, a team of gophers were helicoptered in to bring it back to life

Lego: Budapest is Home to First Life-Size Lego Tram
Budapest Unveils World’s First Life-Size LEGO Tram

Pet’s Corner: Holiday Drive to Empty the Shelters
Adopt a pet at a reduced price at more than a dozen Arizona shelters this holiday season

Photography: Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice finalists announced

Photography: Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Dreamlike image of tadpoles in a lake wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

Christmas Holiday Season in New York Begins
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting recap: Photos, performances and celebrity appearances

Holiday Travel: Christmas Around the World – Part 3
Christmas in Copenhagen: a Scandi winter wonderland | Christmas in Bruges: the best things to see and do | 5 things to know about spending Christmas in Barcelona

Around Town: Holiday Events in Tucson
Holiday Nights 2024 Celebrate the season’s magic at Tohono Chul’s Holiday Nights! | Video: Tohono chul Holiday Nights | MIni Time Machine Museum: Holidays Around the World and Through Time | Stages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadway Designs of David Korins

The Next Gen: Catching up with Keith Murfee-Deconcini
Video: Disability Empowerment Now | Season 4 Trailer

Bragging Rights: Laora and Micah

Reaching High: Mount Everest is Getting Taller
A Himalayan river may be making Everest taller

Wellness: Avoid Holiday Overeating
How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

Holiday Travel: Christmas Around the World – Part 4
10 Reasons Why Québec City is the Best Christmas Destination | Christmas in Boston 2024 Best Boston Christmas Events, Trees, Music, Shows | Christmas in Reykjavik |

Around Town: Holiday Lights in Tucson
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination | The 75th Diamond Anniversary Winterhaven Festival of Lights

Recipe: Snoop Dogg’s Holiday Cookies
Snoop Dogg’s Cookie Recipe Is the ‘Rolls Royce’ of Holiday Treats

The Heavens: December’s Cold Moon
See A ‘Cold Moon’ Rise With Christmas Stars: The Night Sky This Week

The Next Gen: Catching Up with William George
Target’s recent trade imports data tells the real story behind massive earnings miss

Communicating with Silence
No Response is a Response: What Does it Mean?

Happy Birthday to Dick Van Dyke!
99-Year-Old Dick Van Dyke Sings & Dances in a Touching New Coldplay Video, Directed by Spike Jonze

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
Cancer deaths are down. How much did screening help?

Pet’s Corner: A Holiday Visit from Little Rosie

Christmas 2024: Christmas Dinner
A map shows the most popular Christmas dishes around the world

Performances: Joy to the World
Video: Joy to the World (2017) – Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble & The Tabernacle Choir

Hanukkah 2024: Dec. 25th, 2024 – Jan. 2nd, 2025
The History of Hanukkah | The Miracle of the Oil

Winter Solstice 2024: December 21, 2024
How To Celebrate The Winter Solstice | Winter Solstice: What To Know About Celebrations For The Shortest Day—And Longest Night—Of 2024

Reaching High: Solo Winter Everest Attempt
German Mountaineer To Attempt Solo Winter Climb On Mount Everest

Kid’s Corner: Track Santa’s Journey
NORAD Track Santa Track Santa’s Flight Around the World on Your Computer | NORAD Track Santa Track Santa’s Flight Around the World on Your Computer | Video: The Nicest Wrong Number – Part 1

Hawaii: Merry Christmas in Hawaiian
Hawaii’s Way to Say Merry Christmas To You | Video: Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters: “Mele Kalikimaka”

Happy New Year 2025!

Volcanoes: Kilauea Erupts Again
Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

Artificial Intelligence: A History of AI
A Brief History of AI

Tennis: TCTP U of A Day 2024
TCTP U of A Day! | Video: ‘Passion and joy’: UA Tennis teams and (local) foundation teach tennis

Wellness: Cryotherapy
Benefits of Cryotherapy

Reaching High: Solo Everest Attempt – Update
Jost Kobusch Racing Up Winter Everest

Hayward M. Fox, Ph. D. : From Dr. Fox’s Blog
We are not a product of our past

Literary Corner: What is a Portmanteau?
Definition of Portmanteau | Origin of the Term Portmanteau

2024: Year in Review
2024: Year in Review | Pop Culture, Images, & Events Timeline

Technology: AI Robot Strike
Robot Manufacturer Has 12 Robots ‘Kidnapped’ from Showroom by Another Robot

The Arts: AI in Art
When art loses its soul: Risks of AI in creativity

Around Town: Live Theatre Workshop
Live Theatre Workshop | Ripcord at Live theatre Workshop

Immersive Art Experiences: The Balloon Museum, Los Angeles
Balloon Museum Arrives in Los Angeles with Let’s Fly: Merging Art with Air

Reaching High: Jost Kobusch Update
Jost Kobusch Safely Back, Confirms Winter Everest Record

Festival Guide for 2025
A year of festivals: US festivals month-by-month

Natural Disasters: The Los Angeles County Wildfires
Disaster Preparedness from The American Red Cross | Wildfire Safety | Resources for Those Affected by the L.A. Fires

Pet’s Corner: Pet Disaster Preparedness
Pet Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Relief: World Central Kitchen Responds
Chef José Andrés Is Helping Feed Firefighters During LA Fires

Philanthropy: Chef Andrés Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
José Andrés Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Heavens: Planet Spotting and January’s Full Wolf Moon
Current Night Sky

The Heavens: Planet Spotting and January’s Full Wolf Moon
Current Night Sky | Watch for January’s Full Wolf Moon!

Aging: Common Morning Habits to Slow Aging
People who age more slowly than their friends usually adopt these 7 morning habits

Wellness: Fighting Inflammation
Anti Inflammatory Diet | INfogrAPHIC: Foods That Fight Inflamation

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 20, 2025
We Celebrate! Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025 | Video: Bob Dylan – Only A Pawn In Their Game (March On Washington 1963)

Photography: Vote for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
See 25 Incredible Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

The Heavens: Venus and Saturn Conjunction
Venus and Saturn Cozy Up to Each Other for Planetary Conjunction This Weekend | Video: Venus and Saturn Cozy Up in the January Evening Sky

Nature: Cepalopod Intelligence
Cephalopods Pass Cognitive Test Designed For Human Children | Video: Can this Cuttlefish Pass an Intelligence Test Designed for Children?

California Wildfires: Rescuing Animal affected Wildfire Victims
The ‘convoy of incredible people’ saving animals from California’s infernal fires | Video: Firefighter helps rescue dog while battling Eaton Fire

Wellness: Iron-Deficiency and Iron Rich Foods
Iron-Deficiency Anemia | Boost Your Iron Intake with These Nutrient-Rich Foods

Weather: Frigid Temperatures Headed for Much of the U.S.
Polar vortex to bring life-threatening temperatures to US this weekend

Presidential Inauguration: January 20, 2025
Donald Trump Inauguration Full Recap: Behind the Historic White House Transition

Remembering Mahalia Jackson: MLK Day 2025
Mahalia Jackson: Gospel Takes Flight | Video: How I Got Over | Mahalia Jackson at MLK’s Civil Rights Campaign (Washington, 1963)

Reader Submission: An Adventure Share from Tara Fulgenzi
Video: Humpback Whale Breaching | Video: Swimming with Humpback Whales | Photo: Cradling a pufferfish

Nature: Pufferfish vs. Blowfish
Pufferfish vs. Blowfish: Are They the Same Thing?

The Next Gen: Checking in with William George
Trump tariff threats fuel frontloading of trade shipments into U.S., led by China

Wellness: Fitness Apps
Making the most of physical activity apps | Six Mobile Apps to Get Patients Started Exercising

Kindness & Perseverance: A Frigid Deer Rescue
Video: They worked so hard to save the deer

Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake
Where is the lunar new year celebrated and who celebrates it?

Volcanoes: Largest Eruption in Human History
How the Largest Volcanic Eruption in Human History Changed the World | Video: TOBA Catastrophe Theory – the Most Destructive Explosion Ever

Architecture: Wildfire Resistant Design
Fire-hardened house offers lessons on rebuilding Los Angeles

Athlete’s Corner: Jon Kunitake
How Running Found Jockey-Turned-Coffee Horticulturist, Jon Kunitake

Kid’s Corner: History of Girl Scut Cookies
100 Years of Girl Scout Cookie History | Video: The Cookies are Here – PSA (30 sec)

The Heavens: February Stargazing
Feburary 2025 Night Sky Calendar | Video: February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Medical Spotlight: Acupuncture
Nathan Anderson, LAc & Catalina Acupuncture, PLLCedical Spotlight: Acupuncture

Groundhog Day: February 2nd, 2025
Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow on Groundhog Day 2025?

Valentine’s Day: February 14th, 2025
Video: Michael Jackson – Billie Jean Dance Tuturial

Around Town: Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Shows | Video: Tucson Gem Show: Uncovering Magic

Volcanoes: Kīlauea Erupts Again
Hawaii volcano produces tall lava fountaining in latest episode of Kilauea eruption

The Arts: Volcano Watch Art & Poetry Contest Winners
Volcano Watch — Announcing 2025 Volcano Awareness Month Art & Poetry Contest Winners

The Heavens: February’s Full Moon
February: Snow Moon

Economics: Who Pays Tariffs?
Who Pays for Tariffs? Here’s What You Need to Know

University of Arizona: College of Science Lecture Series
College of Science Lecture Series
Can We Talk? The Science of Communication | 2025 Lecture Series

Vocational Education: Earn While You Learn
Workers who can’t go back to school as adults can do this instead. | Video: Employers are designing new degree programs so students graduate job-ready

Wellness: Eggs & Cardiovascular Health
Regularly eating eggs supports a lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death | Infographic: Vitamins and Minerals of Chicken Eggs

National Birdfeeding Month: February 2025
4 Ways to Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month | Hummingbird DIY Solar Powered Water Fountain | Video: Endless Water Hummingbird Bird Bath-CHEAP DIY Attracts Birds Solar Powered Water Fountain in Garden

Around Town: Tucson Botanical Gardens
Which botanical garden is the best? Vote now!

History: History Trivia
5 Historical Coincidences That Blow Our Minds – The Lincoln and Kennedy Assassinations Share Many Strange Similarities – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Died on the Exact Same Day

The Environment: The World’s Oceans
Why 2025 Is a Critical Year for the Ocean

Nature: World Whale Day
World Whale Day | Swimming with Humpback Whales

Reader Submission: Megan Reilly’s Story

Wellness: The Effect of Meditation on the Brain
Meditation found to induce changes in deep brain areas associated with memory and emotional regulation

Pet’s Corner: Fern Checks in

Around Town: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros & Tucson Rodeo Parade
Tucson Rodeo Parade | video: tucson Rodeo parade Sizzle | Tucson Rodeo, La Fiesta de los Vaqueros 100 Year Anniversary

Travel: Arizona’s Original Dude Ranch
Circle Z Ranch is Arizona’s Original Dude Ranch

From The Flock Archive: A Popular Reader Submission
Una Corrida Especial: A Special Round-up

Festivals: Kumbh Mela
The Biggest Gathering of Humanity on the Planet is the Largest Religious Gathering of Hindus

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.: From Dr. Fox’s Blog
How Can I Find Peace

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
A noninvasive test that could improve asthma treatment

Nature: Kayaker has Humpback Whale Encounter
‘I thought I was dead.’ Humpback whale swallows kayaker in dramatic video

In Memoriam: Roberta Flack, 2.10.1937 – 2.24.2025
Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88 Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88 | Video: Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly With His Song

Around Town: TCTP Special Fundraiser
TCTP FLower Child Special Fundraiser

Birds: Mourning Doves are Nesting
Mourning Dove Nesting Habits

Natural Disasters: Avalanches
Avalanche Safety | Over 20 missing after avalanche in Indian Himalayas: rescuers

Travel: Iconic European Monuments in the USA
The Parthenon – Nashville, Tennessee | Leaning Tower of Niles – Niles, illinois | The London Bridge – Lake Havasu City, Arizona | Maryhill Stonehinge Memorial – Maryhill, Washington | Foamhenge at Cox Farms – Centreville, Virginia | Carhenge – Alliance Nebraska

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
Unlocking the immunome: Using B- and T-cell analysis to diagnose disease

Religious Festivals: Holi 2025
What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated? | Holi 2025 Festival of Colors in Spanish Fork, UT | Video: The Holi Festival of Colors in Spanish Fork, Utah

Religious Holiday Calendar: March 2025
Religious Holidays: March 2025

The Heavens: March’s Full Moon
March’s full moon, the Worm Moon is coming Thursday the 13th | Don’t Sleep on This: Total Lunar Eclipse will Bring Blood Moon March 13-14 | Video: What’s Up: March 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Birds: Himalayan Grandalas
The Grandala: Flying Blue Gem of the Himalayas

University of Arizona: College of Science Lecture Series
Can We Talk? The Science of Communication | 2025 Lecture Series

Artist’s Corner: Catching up with Calley O’Neill
Mālama ‘Āina Mural Project | Timeless Art from Calley O’Neill

Around Town: Reid Park Zoo
Elephant Sculpture ‘La Professora’ Takes The Stage | Video: La Professora Elephant Sculpture By Artist Pat Frederick | Meru & Penzi’s Birthday Celebration | Extended Hours for Spring Break: Open till 6 p.m.

Wellness: Supplements
The Truth About Supplements: 5 Things You Should Know

Pet’s Corner: Old Friends Fern & Chip, Plus Introducing Oliver

Holidays: St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2025
History of St. Patrick’s Day Parades Around the World

Volcanoes: Lavanado on Kilauea
Video shows ‘lavanado’ erupt at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano: ‘Biggest one I’ve seen’ | Video: “Lavanado” spotted as volcano erupts

The Heavens: Vernal Equinox, March 20, 2025
Spring Equinox 2025: The First Day of Spring Explained

Poetry: A Spring Poem
Spring, the sweet spring, by Thomas Nashe

Public Art: Tucson’s Sun Circle
Sun Circle An Archeo-astronomical Monument

Around Town: Tucson Festival of Books
Tucson Festival of Books

Birds: Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest Cam
Big Bear nest welcomes 2 baby eaglets, making Jackie and Shadow proud parents Big Bear nest welcomes 2 baby eaglets, making Jackie and Shadow proud parents | Video: Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest – Cam 1

ISS Update: Welcome Home Butch & Suni!
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space | Health impacts of 9 months in space as 2 NASA astronauts return home after extended stay on ISS

Flock Spotlight: Suni Williams & Butch Wilmore
Sunita Williams family: All about her parents and husband Michael | NASA Astronaut Barry “Butch” E. Wilmore

Performing Arts: Timeless Bob Dylan
In 1964, when he was just 23, Bob Dylan wrote the prophetic anthem that encapsulates Trump’s America | Video: A Complete Unknown | Official Trailer | Bob Dylan | North Country Blues (Newport Folk Festival 1963)

Reader Submission: A Colorful Sunset

Around Town: Fourth Ave. Street Fair
56th Annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair

University of Arizona: March Madness
Arizona To Make 39th NCAA Tournament Appearance

Wellness: Why Do We Yawn?
Why Do We Yawn?

Pet’s Corner: Oliver Checks In

University of Arizona: School President Installation Ceremony
U of A is a ‘true force for good,’ President Garimella says during installation ceremony | Video: KGUN 9 : Suresh Garimella officially installed as UA President | Thank you for a great 100 days | Video: 100 Days: Thank you to our U of A Community

Dance: U of A School of Dance
April – May, 2025 School of Dance Performances | Dance Springs Eternal | Dance In-Process | Emerge: Student Spotlight | MFA Thesis Concert

Performing Arts: Theatre in Southern Arizona
Broadway in Tucson – Alton Brown: Last Bite | Broadway in Tucson – Mamma Mia! | Arizona Theatre Company – Bob & Jean: A Love Story | Arizona Theatre Company – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B

The Heavens: Oxygen Discovered in Most Distant Galaxy
Oxygen discovered in most distant galaxy ever seen: ‘It is like finding an adolescent where you would only expect babies’

Reaching High: Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek vs. Climbing Everest: No, You Won’t Die!

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
If you’re having a heart attack, could a smartwatch save your life?

Volcanoes: Kilauea Lava Fountain
Kilauea High Lava Fountains Send Volcanic Tephra Onto Highway 11 | Video: Kilauea High Lava Fountains Send Volcanic Tephra Onto Highway (April 1, 2025) | What is Pele’s hair?

Religious Holiday Calendar: April 2025
Religious Holidays: April 2025

The Moon: April’s Full Moon
April brings one of the most spectacular moons: The full pink moon can be seen from these locations in the US

The Next Gen: Catching up with Olivia

Performing Arts: Joshua Bell & Larisa Martinez
‘Red Violin’ composer turns to Tennessee Williams for Tucson premiere

Around Town: Kitt Peak Observatory
Kitt Peak National Observatory

The Heavens: DESI Measures Dark Energy to Map the Universe
DESI Looks 11 Billion Years Into the Past to Reveal Most Detailed View Ever of the Expanding Universe

Travel: All-star Female Crew prepare for Spaceflight
How Katy Perry and Blue Origin’s all-female crew are preparing for space | Video: Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez & All-Female Crew Gear Up For Space Trip: Know Everything Here

Flock Spotlight: Jackie Vasquez Lapan

Tennis: USTA NTRP Tournaments
Play Tennis: USTA Adult Tournaments

Marathons & Triathlons: RunTri.com Website
Half Ironman 70.3 Triathlon: Hardest Courses, Easiest Courses, and Details

Psychology: Overcoming Procrastination
The Neuroscience of Procrastination: What Happens in Your Brain?

Passover 2025: April 12 – April 20
Learn About the History of Passover and Its Traditions | The Passover Seder meal: Horseradish, wine, and unleavened bread | Video: How to Set the Seder Plate for Passover

Wellness: Farm Fresh for Healthy Eating
Farmer’s Market Can Inspire You to Eat More Fruits & Vegetables

Around Town: Tucson Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets Around Tucson | Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market | Heirloom Farmers Markets – Rillito Park | St. Phillips Plaza Market | Tucson Village Farm Midweek Market | Heirloom Farmers Markets – Udall Park

Recipes: A Farm Fresh Side Dish
Calabacitas (Mexican Style Zucchini)

Easter Sunday: April 20, 2025
A history of the Easter egg hunt | 21 Easter Egg Ideas That Are Oh-So-Cute And Easy

Giving Back: A Champion’s Gift
A champion’s gift: Donation from former Sun Devil helps renovate softball stadium

Kid’s Corner: Annual Summer Camp Guide
Tucson Summer Camps | Tucson JCC Camp J | Tucson Racqurt & Fitness Club Summer Camp | Tucson Community Tennis Program Summer Camp | Tucson Village Farm Camps 2025 || More Tucson Summer Camps || Even More Summer Camps | Explore Summer Camps

Earth Day: April 22, 2025
The Origins of Earth Day

Hubble’s 35th Birthday: April 24, 2025
Hubble Space Telescope | European Space Agency /Hubble Image Gallery

Arbor Day: April 25, 2025
History of Arbor Day | Poem: The Heart of the Tree

In Memoriam: Pope Francis, 12.17.1936 – 4.21.2024
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 | ‘All sons and daughters of God’: Pope Francis’ legacy with Jews and Muslims | Pope Francis thanked nurse for surprise popemobile tour before his death | Video: Pope Francis rides through St. Peter’s Square in the Popemobile on Easter Sunday

The Heavens: A Smiley Face Moon
Did you see a smiley face moon Friday morning?

Reid Park Zoo: Adopt an Animal for Mother’s Day
Adopt an Animal for mom this Mother’s Day!

The Next Gen: Catching up with William George
China targets U.S. services and other areas as it decries ‘meaningless’ tariff hikes on goods

Technology: Robots Compete in Chinese Half-marathon
No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors | Video: Humanoid robots run a half-marathon in China alongside humans

The Next Gen Billy VI & Dante Must Die
Dante Must Die | Video: Dante Must Die – HQ Denver 3.27.2025

In Memoriam: Norm Fishman, 8.25.1946 – 4.21.2025
Norm Fishman, 8.25.1946 – 4.21.2025

Summer Camp Guide: Don’t Forget the YMCA
Summer Camp Guide: Don’t Forget the YMCA | YMCA Camp Programs

Birds: Purple Martins
Rehoming Seattle’s Purple Martins

Bragging Rights: Siblings Nik & Natasha

Flock Friends: Photos from Flock Readers
Queen Bindu’s granddaughters Janaki and Nithya enjoying Easter

The University of Arizona: School Garden Workshop
School Garden Workshop

Triathlons: The IRONMAN World Championship
IRONMAN World Championship goes ALL IN on Kona again with men and women to race on same day from 2026

Fitness: 82 Year-Old Grandma Sets Planking World Record
Super fit grandma becomes oldest person to hold an abdominal plank at 82

Dr. Hayward M. Fox, Ph. D.

An Inspirational Quote From Annharriet

A Closing Thought…

Mother’s Day: May 11, 2025
7 Mother’s Day Traditions Around the World | United Kingdom | Mexico | Japan | Ethiopia | Peru | Thailand | France

Religion: Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected First American Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV

Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4 –10, 2025
Teacher Appreciation Week

Higher Education: Dance Your Ph.D.
And the winner of this year’s ‘Dance Your Ph.D.’ contest is … | Video: Dance Your PhD 2025 Winner | Insights into oral chemesthetic perception by Dr. Sulo Roukka | Video: Dance Your PhD 2025 SOCIAL SCIENCES WINNER | The Powerful Outcomes of Collective Synchron

Performing Arts: Linda Collazo Update
Cosi fan tutte

Nutrition: Oysters
Are Oysters Good for You? Benefits and Dangers | Easy Oyster Recipes: SimpleOyster Stew, Oysters Rockefeller

Wellness: Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy for Athletes

Travel: Central Park, NYC
Central Park Conservancy | The Lake | Central Park Boathouse | Central Park Zoo | Video: The Delecorte Clock outside of the Central Park Zoo entrance. | Belvedere Castle | Swedish Cottage ( Marionette Theatre) | Harlem Meer | Video: hen & Now: THe Harlem Meer

Gardening: A Homegrown Artichoke
How to Grow Artichoke in Your Garden

Around Town: Tucson Village Farm
Tucson Village Farm Midweek Market

Reaching High: World’s Longest Triathlon
Ex-Marine climbs Everest to complete ‘world’s longest triathlon’

Kid’s Corner: Broadway Shows for Kids
The Best Broadway Shows For Kids in 2025

Tennis: Tennis Shoulder
10 Best Tennis Shoulder Exercises for Tennis Players

Memorial Day: May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Quotes from President Harry S. Trueman, Ralph waldo Emmerson, ans a Tuscarora Proverb

From The Archives: A Memorial Day Reader Submission
Remembering Our Troops who Sacrificed for Others | Video: “Il Silenzio”

Around Town: Tucson Pops Orchestra
Memorial Day with the Tucson Boys Chorus

The Next Gen: Checking in with William George
About Dataharvest

Artist’s Corner: Catching up with Patricia Leighton & Del Geist
Patricia Leighton | Del Geist

Wellness: Olive Oil
6 Major Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Infographic: Olive OIl Grades

Philanthropy: HeroRATs
APOPO save lives by training animals to rid the world of landmines and tuberculosis | Video: APOPO – Who We Are and How It Works

World Oceans Day: June 8, 2025
World Oceans Day 2025 | World Oceans Week

Around Town: Arizona Arts Live – Space Travelers Union
Space Travelers Union: No Surface | Video: You Got It – Space Travelers Union (mk.gee cover)

The Next Gen: Keeping up with William George

Reaching High: Xenon Climbers Summit Everest
Xenon Climbers Summit Everest in Five Days from Home | Xenon Gas and High-Altitude Performance: What We Know and What We Don’t

Nature: Land Trust
What is a Land Trust? | Video: Land trusts are Gaining Ground

Flock Friends: Janaki & Nithra’s Day Out

Reader Submission: MIT Ballroom Dance Competition
2025 MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition | Video: Stas Portanenko & Nataliya Kolyada Show Dance Quickstep | Video: Stas Portanenko & Nataliya Kolyada Show Dance Foxtrot

Higher Education: MIT Commencement
MIT President’s Commencement Address | Video: MIT President Sally Kornbluth Charge to the Class of 2025

Father’s Day: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Father’s Day Quotes

Dr. Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.
Self-Forgiveness

Flock Spotlight: Meteorologist Howie Bluestein
Stormchasers

Science: MIT’s Koch Institute STAT Madness
MIT’s Koch Institute wins STAT Madness with technology to see tiny ovarian tumors | What are Carbon Nanotubes? Uses, Properties and Structure

June’s Full Moon: The Strawberry Moon
When To See June’s ‘Strawberry Moon,’ The Lowest Full Moon Since 2006

Reader Submission: Great Falls of the Potomac
Great Falls of the Potomac | Video: Great falls of the Potomac

Volcanoes: Mount Etna
Italy’s Mount Etna volcano erupts with a massive ash cloud and a “lava fountain”

The Heavens: AG Carinae
AG Carinae

Birds: The Best Bird Dads
The Best Dad Birds and How They Help out Around the Nest

Summer Solstice: June 21, 2025
What Is a Solstice and What Is an Equinox (and Why Should I Care)? | Inti Raymi | Video: Inti Raymi Cusco Peru – Inca Trail Machu | Ancient Traditions To Help You Celebrate Summer Solstice

Bragging Rights: Keith Murfee-DeConcini
Keith DeConcini Author, founder and host of Disability Empowerment Now

Racer Sandy Washburn: Keeping up with Sandy
GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends Lime Rock Park, CT, August 15-17 2025

Elephants: An Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand
Elephant chained for 41 years finally tastes freedom at Thai sanctuary | Video: Elephant Walks Free After 41 Years In Chains | Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary

Reader Submission: Barcelona, Spain

Where’s Beth?
USTA Southwest 40 & Over League Championships

The Environment: Sustainable Hotels
Sustainability Trends in Hospitality: Strategies and Examples

Birds: How Birds Keep Cool
How do birds keep cool in the summer?

Geography: North Pole vs. South Pole
North vs. South Poles

Volcanoes: Arsia Mons
12-mile-tall volcano on Mars punches through clouds

The Heavens: June Skywatching
What’s Up: June 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA | Video: What’s Up: June 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Dogs: Denali Sled Dogs
Life of a Sled Dog | Webcam: sled Dog Puppies

In Memoriam: Nina Kuscsik
Nina Kuscsik Obituary: First Female Winner of the Boston Marathon

Aspen Ideas Festival 2025
About Aspen Ideas | Video: 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival Recap

Performing Arts: Aspen Music Festival and School
Aspen Music Festival and School 2025 Season | Video: Aspen Music Festival and School 2025 Season Announcement

Reid Park Zoo: Pathway to Asia
Pathway to Asia Project | Video: Pathway to Asia Flythrough

International Space Station: Crew Refresh
Spaceship carrying astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, docks with ISS

Dr. Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.
Guided Meditations

Pet Safety: July 4th, Summer Heat and Thunderstorms
LIST: Tips to keep your pets safe during summer heat and storms

Pet’s Corner: What’s Fern up to?

Independence Day: July 4, 2025
Why July 4th Matters: A Celebration of Freedom and Unity

Around Town: Exploring Thrift Shops of the Roaring Fork Valley
Thrift stores thrive as more open throughout Roaring Fork Valley

The Next Gen: Billy Storm,a.k.a. Billy the VI Update
Meet William Storm

Reaching High: Colorado’s 14ers
Know Before You Go: What Are 14ers?

University of Arizona: Vera C. Rubin Observatory
U of A astronomers celebrate first look at the universe from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory | Video: This Giant Telescope Will Map the Universe in Unbelievable Detail | NOVA | Vera Rubin found a lifetime of wonder in the dark skies

Travel: The Ultimate Family Vacation Rental
Horizon Peaceful Retreat

Poetry: An Independence Day Lullaby
Good Night By Carl Sandburg

Natural Disaster: Tragic Flash Flood in Texas
Breaking down the force of water in the Texas floods | Texas floods may trigger wave of giving, but not all help is actually helpful

Birds: Invasive Birds in North America
6 Invasive Birds That Are Nonnative to America

Archaeology: Ancient City Found in Peru
Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru | Video: Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes

Cartoons: Popeye the Sailor
Popeye | Spinach’s popularity grew during Great Depression

Wellness: Rosemary

Pet’s Corner: Hiking Pals Kong & Sugar

Where’s Beth:? Going Way Up North
Photos from the Arctic Ocean

Travel: Jet Lag
Jet Lag

Flock Friends: Diego Gonzales

Gardens: Man Spends 27 Years Transforming Home Garden
Man Spends 27 Years Transforming Home Garden into Amazing 4-Season Oasis That’s Raised Half-million for charity

Volcanoes: Volcano off Oregon Coast to Erupt this Year
Mile-deep underwater volcano could erupt off West Coast this year, scientists say

Natural Disasters: 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Alaska
An Alaska tsunami warning had residents scrambling for high ground after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

From the Flock Archives: Tsunami Preparedness
Video: Tsunamis: Be Prepared and Stay Safe!

Cartoons: Betty Boop
The Evolution of Betty Boop | Video: Betty Boop: Snow White (1933)

Dr. Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.
Right Action

Reaching High: Maroon Bells Climber Rescued
Injured climber rescued from Maroon Bells fourteener in Colorado

Where’s Beth? Arctic Cruise – Part 2
Jan Mayen Island

Nature: Flora & Fauna of the Arctic Desert Ecoregion
Arctic Desert Flora | Arctic Desert Fauna

Whales of the Arctic Ocean
Getting to know the Arctic’s whales

Where’s Beth? Arctic Cruise – Part 3: On to Greenland

Cartoons: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Video: “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” | Mickey Mouse Steamboat Wille

Bragging Rights: Must Run in the Family
Aspen Valley Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K

Flock Friends: Tucson Community Tennis Program
Photos From TCTP Summer Camp

Where’s Beth? Arctic Cruise – Part 4 : Leaving Greenland

Where’s Beth Part 5: On to Iceland
Hallgrímskirkja Lutheran Church

History of Iceland
Iceland’s Viking Past: The Settlements and The Sagas || Iceland profile – Timeline || Leif Erikson

Around Town: Tucson Hosts the JCC Maccabi Games
Jewish teen athletes converge in Tucson for Olympic-style games || Video: 2025 JCC Maccabi Games kick off with opening ceremony in Tucson

Natural Disasters: Tsunami hits the Big Island of Hawai’i
Hawai‘i County escapes a disaster, but lessons can be learned from tsunami response, coastline evacuation || Video: Cleanup underway after tsunami floods seaside Hilo hotel

Cartoons: Early Warner Bros.
The History of Warner Bros. Animation || Video: BOSKO – Sinkin’ in the Bathtub (1930) || Video: Porky Pig’s Debut 1935 || Video: Porky’s Duck Hunt | First appearance of Daffy Duck – 1937

The Heavens: August’s Full Moon
Sturgeon Moon 2025: What makes August’s full moon a special 2-night affair || Why Is It Called the Sturgeon Moon?

Flock Friends: Divya Shroff and Her Girls visit Fleurs de Villes
Fleurs de Villes

Travel: A Well-Traveled Man
Agra-born man Arvi Bahal, who visited every country on Earth, blasts off to space in Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flight NS-34

Volcanoes: Russian Volcano Erupts for the First Time in 600 Years
Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts for the First Time in 600 Years — and It May Be Linked to a Massive Earthquake

Reader Submission: An Inspirational Poem

Cartoons: Warner Bros. Golden Age
Warner Bros. Golden Age || Video: Looney Tunes — Golden Age of Looney Tunes – Special

The Next Gen: A Dispatch from William George

Beth’s Arctic Cruise: Wrap-Up
Video: Swan Hellenic Arctic Cruise Documentary

Around Town: Tucson’s 250th Anniversary
August 20th, 2025 is the 250th anniversary of the founding of modern-day Tucson. || Video: Tucson celebrates 250 years with downtown murals

Birds: A Sanctuary for Parrots in Hawaii
Parrots in Paradise Sanctuary || Video: Parrots in Paradise

Wellness: The Sport of Padel
Here’s everything you need to know about the sport of padel

Volcanoes: KeepingTrack of Worldwide Volcanic Activity
Volcano Discovery

Book Corner: Back-to-School Books
Merriam-Webster’s Everyday Language Reference Set || The Essential Desk Reference – Oxford || How to Become a Straight-A Student || The Talent Code Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown

Bragging Rights: Nithya’s First Day of Second Grade

Natural Disasters: Wildfires in Southern Europe
Wildfires fanned by heatwave and strong winds rage across Europe

Snakes: Tennessee Man Dies from Rattlesnake Bite
Tennessee hiker dies after being bitten by venomous snake, officials say || Video: Warnings about the dangers of snake bites after Tennessee hiker dies at state park

Around Town: Arizona State Fair
2025 Arizona State Fair: Everything you need to know

Running: The Leadville 100
The Mind-Boggling Stats Behind David Roche and Anne Flower’s Leadville 100 Course Records

Dr. Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.
Dr. Hayward M. Fox Ph.D. || We live the consequences

Kid’s Corner: The Week Junior Magazine
Helping every child make sense of the world

Nature: An Unexpected Encounter
Hiker ‘Awestruck’ When Animal On Trail Is One Of 50 Left In The Wild

Reader Submission: Anan Wildlife Observatory
Bears Fish for Pink Salmon

Pet’s Corner: Burnt Paw First Aid
First Aid for Torn or Injured Foot Pads in Dogs

Holidays: Labor Day
Labor Day Around the World || United Statesof America || Canada || Mexico || United Kingdom || Germany || France || Australia || Japan

The Next Gen: William George Updates
Video: Werbinar – How To Report on the Green Transition and Critical Minerals || Trump hikes India tariffs to 50% for buying Russian

Cartoons: The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
Rocky and Bullwinkle || Video: Now Here’s Something I Hope you’ll Really Like… || Video: Bullwinkle’s Best Worst Puns || Mr. Peabody Adopts His Pet Boy Sherman – 1959 ||

Hiking: Injured Hiker Survives Six Days Alone on Mountainside
Missing Hiker Was Stranded for 6 Days After Falling Down Mountain. What His Wife Told Him When They Reunited

Photography: Ocean Photographer of the Year
The Awe-Inspiring Finalists for Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025

Reader Submission: Orcas in the Wild

University of Arizona: Football Season Begins
Arizona QB Noah Fifita’s improved mobility adds new dimension to UA offense

Pet’s Corner: Luly’s Eskies Kevyn, Katie, and Kelsie
Video: Pet’s Corner: Luly’s Eskies Kevyn, Katie, and Kelsie

The Heavens: September’s Full Moon
Why Do We Call it the Corn Moon? || What time is the blood moon total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7-8?

Triathlons: Medical Student Balances Academics & Training
Pushing his limits: Medical student Matthew Marquardt goes for the podium at the Ironman World Championship

Artist’s Corner: Sam Fein
Sam Fein Art

Parenting: Tips to Improve Communication With Your Child
I’ve studied over 200 kids—here are 6 ‘magic phrases’ that make children listen to their parents

Kid’s Corner: Children’s Museum Tucson Fall Camp
FALL INTO SCIENCE CAMP

Performing Arts: Catching up with Linda Collazo
Voice & Piano Lessons with Linda Collazo

Reader Submission: A Backyard Visitor in Tucson
Video: In Arizona, rattlesnakes are part of our environment.

Around Town: A New Yoga Studio in Tucson
YogaSix Casas Adobes

Weather: Dust Storm Hits Phoenix
Phoenix Haboob: Tens Of Thousands Lose Power As Blinding Dust Storm Grounds Flights || Video: Massive wall of dust sweeps through Arizona || Dust Storms and Haboobs Safety

Arizona Opera is Hiring

In Memoriam: Valerie Silk
Valerie Silk, Ironman Owner Who Put Race on Map, Dies at 74

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
National Hispanic Heritage Month

Polar Bears of the Arctic
The Evolution of the Polar Bear || 100,000-year-old polar bear genome reveals ancient hybridization with brown bears || Polar bear ancestry traced back to one brown bear from Ireland || Nanook || Video: Learn Inuktitut: Polar Bear | CBC Kids

Dr. Hayward M. Fox Ph.D. Update
Oh, I see

Nature: Orange Shark caught in the Caribbean
Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean

Quotes from Annharriet

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
Optical biopsy: a new standard for skin cancer?

Bindu’s Corner: First Post
LIfe is Full of Ups & Downs

Rosh Hashanah, September 22 – 24, 2025
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year

National Hispanic Heritage Month 9.15.25 – 10.15.25
El Paso’s Pride: The Mexican American Soldiers of Company E, 141st Infantry || Video: Patriots from the Barrio | WWII IN 2

Polar Bears of the Arctic: Part 2
Fascinating Polar Bears Facts That Will
Blow Your Mind || Climate Change Never Takes A Holiday: The Phenomenon of the Pizzly Bear || Video: Vanderbilt researcher explains Pizzly bear hybrid species

Nature: Declining Reindeer & Caribou Populations
Where Have Santa’s Reindeer Gone?

Performing Arts: Catching Up with Randall Goosby
Memphis Youth Symphon Program presents Randall Goosby Masterclass

In Memoriam: Robert Redford: Aug 18, 1936 – Sep 16, 2025
Fonda, DiCaprio, Streisand and more mourn the death of Robert Redford

Reaching High: Centenarian Summits Mt. Fuji
102-Year-Old Man Becomes Oldest Person to Climb Mount Fuji — with the Help of His 70-Year-Old Daughter

United States Air Force Turns 78
Air Force celebrates 78 years of flying high

Bindu’s Corner: Spiritual Reflection
Triveni Sangram || VENDATA OF PHOENIX WINTER Retreat 2025

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 9.15.25 – 10.15.25
2025 National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival

Performing Arts: Fall Plays
Arizona Theatre Company: Deceived || Broadway in Tucson: & Juliet || Broadway in Tucson: Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! || Broadway in Tucson: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Bragging Rights: Micah’s Encore

Flock Spotlight: Sean “Peaman” Pagett
Meet ‘Peaman,’ a 60-year-old endurance athlete who turned tragedy into triumph

Reader Submission: Photos from Frisco, Colorado

Around Town: Green Things Nursury
Gardening is What We Do

Polar Bears of the Arctic: Part 3
Polar bears take over abandoned research station in Russian Arctic || VIdeo: Polar Bears Move Into Houses In Abandoned Research Town In Russia || Excerpt from The Polar Bear Family & Me || Video: Incredible footage of cameraman and hungry polar bear

Wellness: The Best Vegetables
19 Top Nutrient-Dense Vegetables to Eat Daily, According to Nutritionists

Bindu’s Corner: The Goddess Within
Celebrating the Goddess Within

Yom Kippur, October 1 – 2, 2025
This Yom Kippur, Consider the Caterpillar || What Foods are Eaten During Yom Kippur?

National Hispanic Heritage Month 9.15.25 – 10.15.25
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Online Exhibition: Five Women Artists from Latin America || Fanny Sanín

The Heavens: October’s Full Moon
The Super Harvest Moon Overnight on October 6-7 || From the Flock Archives: Lunar Phases || Lunar Definitions || Video: Who Is The Man in the Moon?

The Next Gen: In The News with William George
With freeze on new Russia sanctions, Trump abandons key Biden tactic

Architecture: The World’s Tallest
World’s Tallest Bridge Officially Opens to Traffic, Cutting Travel Time from 2 Hours Down to 2 Minutes || Video: Time-lapse: World’s highest bridge to open in China || Construction of the World’s Tallest Skyscraper to Resume After Five-Year Hiatus || Central Park Tower

Reader Submission: Fall Foliage
Photos of Fall Foliage Around Aspen, Co from Flock reader Cherie Storm

Nature: White Reindeer
Snow deer! Stunning photographs capture rare white reindeer in Norway

Bindu’s Corner: Swami Vivekanada
Swami Vivekanada

National Hispanic Heritage Month 9.15.2025 – 10.15.2025
Frida Kahlo’s garden blooms in Tucson

Philanthropy: The Lapan Sunshine Foundation
TheLapan Sunshine Foundation

Literary Corner: 100 Years of the New Yorker
A Century of The New Yorker || Video: A Century of The New Yorker

Book Corner: New Yorker Centennial Anthologies
A Century of Fiction in The New Yorker || A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker

Artist’s Corner: Al Hirschfeld
A National Insanity: 75 Years of Searching for NINA

Bragging Rights: A Trip to the Zoo

Reaching High: Skiing Everest
Andrzej Bargiel Describes How He Skied Down Everest || Marolt brothers latest expedition leads to U.S. Ski Hall of Fame || Video: U.S. Ski Hall of Fame Tribute video to the Marolt brothers

Pet’s Corner: Catching Up with Fern

Bindu’s Corner: Waves in the Ocean

2025 IRONMAN World Championship Kona
‘Wonderful surprise’ for Reischmann while Lawrence celebrates Kona finish line emotion || Video: Pregnant at the finish of the Ironman Hawaii: Anne Reischmann listened to her body || Inside the fitness routine of 80-year-old Natalie Grabow, the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship || Video: Race Rewind | 2025 IRONMAN World Championship, Kona, Women’s Edition

Philanthropy: Peter Wright
Man Completes Seven Iron Triathlons in Seven Days

Architecture: World’s Tallest Bridge Part 2
World’s Tallest Bridge Opens Glass Cafe at a Staggering 2,600 Feet in the Air

Nature: Namibia’s Skeleton Coast
‘Their resilience is a lesson to us all’: The maritime lions hunting seals on the beach || Seal Rescues & Ocean Conservation in Namibia || Video: Box Strap Around a Seal’s Neck – Again

Flock Friends: Ballooning Over Tucson

The Arts: A Free Course From MoMA
Modern Art & You || Video: Introduction to Modern Art & Ideas

Wellness: Pilates
Pilates 101: What It Is and Health Benefits

Pet’s Corner: Global Cat Day

Bindu’s Corner

Holidays: Diwali 2025
Diwali || Video: Happy Diwali! | All About Diwali | Hindu American Foundation

Flock Friends: Divya Shroff & Family

Museums: Napoleon’s Jewels Stolen in Louvre Heist
Louvre Museum heist: Jewels with ‘inestimable’ value stolen from Napoleon collection || What we know about the evidence left at the scene of the Louvre jewel heist

Dr. Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
Speculation

Bragging Rights: Tucson Chess Protégé
A second generation of champions is mentored by Tucson’s chess king || Video: 8 Year-old mentored by Tucson’s chess king

Nature: Black Bears in Tucson
Bear inside Oro Valley Fry’s || Video: Bear spotted in Oro Valley grocery store

Pet’s Corner: NYC Halloween Dog Parade
The Goodest Boys of NYC’s Halloween Dog Parade

Halloween: How to use Pumpkin Pulp
Don’t Toss Those Pumpkin Guts—Here Are 7 Ways to Use ‘Em

Bindu’s Corner

Holidays: How to Handle Leftover Halloween Candy
The trick to avoid eating your kids’ Halloween treats | Treats for Troops

Dance: UA School of Dance
Nov – Dec, 2025 School of Dance Performances | Fall For Dance | Fall Student Spotlight: Challenge

Performing Arts: Family-Friendly Theatre
The Gaslight Music Hall You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

Travel: Prepare to Travel Safely
Travel Advisories

Trekking: Be Prepared
Over 20 ‘ill-prepared’ hikers, some with hypothermia, rescued from snowy Mount Washington || The Ten Essentials Infographic

The Heavens: The Beaver Moon
Beaver Moon 2025: How To Best See November’s Supermoon

Bragging Rights: Violet’s Chandelier

Around Town: All Souls Procession Weekend
All Souls Procession Guide

Wellness: Sensitive and Specific Newsletter
Your tongue has things to say about your health

2025 TCS New York City Marathon: A Record Setting Year
Hellen Obiri, Benson Kipruto, Marcel Hug, and Susannah Scaroni Win 2025 TCS New York City Marathon

Perseverance: Achilles International Athletes
Last runner to finish New York City Marathon shares harrowing journey to triumph | Video: The 2025 NYC Marathon’s last finisher might be its most inspiring | Baltimore woman who lost her sight completes New York City Marathon | Video Baltimore woman who lost her sight finishes NYC Marathon

Good Samaritans: Missing Man Found During NYC Marathon
Missing Long Island man found at New York City Marathon | Video: Person at NYC Marathon spots missing man from Long Island

Super Seniors: Appalachian trail Record
Meet the 80-Year-Old Who Just Told Aging to Take a Hike — Literally

Dr. Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
Here to There

Philanthropy: Food Assistance
Lapan Sunshine Foundation Thanksgiving Food Drive | Supporting Southern Arizonans Affected by Food Benefit Disruptions | Find Your Local Food Bank

Hobbies: Metal Detecting
So You Want To Be A Metal Detectorist | Video: The Detectorists Trailer

Reader Submission: Colorado Wild Turkeys

Fashion: Donatella Versace dress at the 2025 CFDA Awards
Amber Valletta Shuts Down the 2025 CFDA Awards—in That J.Lo Versace Dress

Bindu’s Corner

Performing Arts: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson Becomes First Artist With Top 10 Hits in Six Decades as ‘Thriller’ Re-Enters Hot 100 | Video: Michael Jackson – Thriller (Official Video – Shortened Version) | The Jackson 5 “I Want You Back” on The Ed Sullivan Show December 14, 1969

Bragging Rights: My Daughter Violet
Arizona Daily Star | Dusk Music Festival

World News: Hungary & U.S. Make Security Deal
Hungarian leader Orban says he secured ‘financial shield’ from Trump

Nature: Santa Catalina Bighorn Sheep
he Bighorn Sheep of the Santa Catalina Mountains | Video: Bighorn sheep over the city

Cycling: El Tour de Tucson
El Tour de Tucson returns for 42nd annual celebration of cycling, health and community

Birds: Turkey Trivia
What Do You Call a Group of Turkeys? From ‘Gangs’ to ‘Rafts | 25 Fun Thanksgiving Facts You’ll Want to Tell Everyone You Know

Around Town: Cathedral Concert Series
Balourdet Quartet | Video: Debussy: String Quartet in G minor | Balourdet String Quarte

Reaching High: Mapping Everest
Michael Spender, the Man Who Mapped Mount Everest

Dr. Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
Angry little boy

Bindu’s Corner
The Diamond Sutra

Thanksgiving 2025

Poetry: A Thanksgiving Poem
Thanksgiving by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Trivia: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Trivia

Running: Thanksgiving XC Classic
Thanksgiving XC Classic – 5K & 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Health & Wellness: The Secret to Longevity
A 93-year-old gym regular says daily workouts keep her feeling 50. She credits exercise, beans, and family for her long life.

Zoos: Holiday Events at Southern Arizona Zoos
ZooLights: Timeless Tradition. Endless Wonder. | International Jaguar Day 2025

Bindu’s Corner

Trekking: A Long Walk Around the World
27 years on foot: Karl Bushby closes in on becoming the first-ever to walk around the world without transport | Video: Man prepares to finish walk around the world that took 27 years

Cycling: El Tour de Tucson Wrap-up
Javelina, cyclist collide during El Tour de Tucson, PCSD says | Video: Worlds collide: Cyclist who struck javelina during El Tour is OK

Nature: The Javelina
Javelina or Collared Peccary, Tayassu tajacu, jabalí, cochi javalín, ko:ji

Around Town: ZooLights at Reid Park Zoo
Zoo Lights 2025

Dr. Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.
What is real

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
A new way to calculate CVD risk, based on new BP guidelines

Bindu’s Corner
A New Affirmation

Bindu’s Corner
Yajur Veda Verse 40.6 | Swami Vivekananda quote

Christmas: History of the Christmas Tree
The History of the Christmas Tree Goes Back Farther Than You Might Realize

Around Town: Holiday Lights in Tucson
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination | Reid Park Zoo: ZooLights 2025 | Tohono Chul Gardens: Holiday Nights 2025 | Winterhaven Festival of Lights

Performing Arts: December Plays
Arizona Theatre Company: Heist | World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker | Ballet Tucson in Partnership with Tucson Symphony Orchestra The Nutcracker | Talmi Entertainment: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Season of Giving: Operation Christmas Drop
Operation Christmas Drop

Dr. Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.: Guided Meditations

Bindu’s Corner
Mystic poet Maulana Rumi.

Hanukkah 2025, December 14 – December 22, 2025
Hanukkah 2025 | 6 Ways Hanukkah 2025 Is Unique

Holiday Travel: Best Cities to Spend Christmas.
28 Best Places to Spend Christmas Around the World

Antarctica: Hanukkah and Christmas in Antarctica
Sea Urchins: An Unlikely Menorah | How big a celebration is Christmas in Antarctica?

Endurance Athletes: Spencer Matthews
Spencer Matthews smashes world record as PROJECT SE7EN ends with historic triathlon in Antarctica

Surfing: Catching the Winter Waves on Lake Superior
The Ice Beard Surfers of Lake Superior

The Next Gen: In The News with William George
Recycling Lead for U.S. Car Batteries Is Poisoning People

Hayward M. Fox, Ph. D.: More Guided Meditations

Bindu’s Corner: This Week’s Wisdom
Women’s Wit & Wisdom | Swami Vivekananda Affirmation

Winter Solstice 2025: December 21, 2025
It’s the winter solstice. Here are 5 ways people celebrate the return of light

Photography: The Fall of Icarus
This Stunning Image Shows a Skydiver Falling Across the Face of the Sun. Here’s How the Team Captured the Mesmerizing Photo | Video: Capturing “The Fall Of Icarus”

Reaching High: Park City Mom Closing in on the Seven Summits
Park City mountaineer Jenn Drummond begins final push to complete seven highest peaks on each continent

Holiday Etiquette: Holiday Tipping Guide
Consumer Report’s Holiday Tipping Cheat Sheet

Christmas: Santa’s Reindeer
The History of Santa’s Reindeer | What are the Names of Santa’s Reindeer? | Video: Gene Autry – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Bonus: I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
Video: White Christmas Clip | Paramount Movies