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
