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Arizona Covid-19 Coronavirus Updates

Posted on May 2, 2020 by ellatino

May is here and Covid-19 remains a serious health concern. There are over 3.4 million cases worldwide and nearly 240,000 people have died. Here in Arizona, there have been 7,962 cases to date with 330 deaths. It remains a dangerous … Continue reading →

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Arizona Landmarks Worth Visiting

Posted on July 3, 2014 by ellatino

If you adore the great outdoors, it’s hard to find a place on Earth any more beautiful than in Arizona. In the Grand Canyon to the Painted Desert and Monument Valley, a trip is a scenic feast for all the senses. The … Continue reading →

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Wines from the Verde Valley

Posted on April 17, 2014 by ellatino

When people hear “Arizona” they usually think about a cactus in the desert, or cowboys and Indians in the Open West. Most people do not think of vineyards or wineries on a wine trail, but it’s happened! Presently there are … Continue reading →

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Golf: Not Quite a Contact Sport, But…

Posted on March 14, 2014 by ellatino

I hurt my back the other week playing golf. The wife suggested some simple yoga to ease the pain and suffering and it worked pretty well, although yoga is not really my thing. In the meantime, I read up on … Continue reading →

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Interesting Arizona Facts and Stories

Posted on March 2, 2014 by ellatino

Arizona is a state rich with history, adventure and romance. It also boasts some impressive displays of nature, and we’re not just referring to that really famous big hole in the ground. Read on to learn some incredible facts about … Continue reading →

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Diamondbacks Off to a Great Start

Posted on April 13, 2012 by ellatino

Baseball is getting a little more exciting in Arizona with the fast start to the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks who are out in front with a 5-1 record. Of course, it’s really early in the season, but it’s great … Continue reading →

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Representative Giffords Resigns

Posted on January 22, 2012 by ellatino

Representative Gabrielle Giffords announced on her web site that she will retire from Congress. Here is what she had to say in the video that she posted on the site. A lot has happened over the past year. We cannot … Continue reading →

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Goofing Off

Posted on December 10, 2011 by ellatino

Even though it doesn’t get cold here in the desert, I still get a little depressed in Wintertime. The days are shorter and the nights are colder and I end up spending more time indoors than I’d normally like. I’m … Continue reading →

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Roaming the Desert Looking for a Good Garage Sale

Posted on September 26, 2011 by ellatino

We loaded up into the car and went through a few desert communities this weekend looking for a good garage sale. We were on the hunt for some decent bargains. I wanted to get a few things for the bedroom, … Continue reading →

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Trip to San Diego

Posted on October 1, 2010 by ellatino

We went on a short trip to San Diego this past week to visit some of our friends and amigos on the coast. The highlight of the trip was a day of surfing at the beach which was a lot … Continue reading →

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