Summer and excessive heat cannot only be uncomfortable for your pet but dangerous! The sun can be a danger to your dog’s limits and you need to be aware of warning signs and sign of heat stress. Like people dogs can suffer from heat cramps, heat stroke and heat exhaustion…
I like to share with others people who I admire. This week I must send out a shout out to a 72-year-old Tucson woman who survived 9 days out in the desert wilderness! Ann Rodgers, survivalist and yes 72, got lost in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona after her hybrid car ran out of […]
You may sometimes hear the debates are race-car drivers are actually athletes? I can tell you first hand that drivers are athletes! Let’s get some boring stats and studies out the way. Studies have shown that on yellow a racer’s heart beat and respiration are at a normal number. However upon seeing the green the driver goes […]
PIT STOP at PIR: Have every really thought about the importance of the PIT CREW and PIT-STOP? When NASCAR came to Phoenix on March 12th, I was fortunate enough to have access to several Xfinity pit stalls right near the checkered flag. It was very exciting to watch the intense, high-powered pit crew get to […]
Loved seeing a story today on Chan 12 News K-9 Teams gather for training in Phoenix These rescue trained Labradors headed to the valley for FEMA disaster training and preparedness. The dogs were tested in “obedience, agility, behavior and handler skill”. These highly skilled K-9 dogs came from all over the country to […]
My sister and I had a rare Saturday night where we could hang out. So we decided to go get some frozen yogurt. Our favorite shop is a locally owned place called Yoasis. http://theyoasis.com It is family owned and operated by Sue and Brian McHugh and is located back in the Ahwatukee Foothills. […]
I wanted to get a quick note out about the WILDFLOWERS of desert. While out walking my dog I noticed it is once gain “wildflower season” in the desert of Phoenix. We have had a significant amount of rain this year so I knew springtime would be beautiful. It is my mom’s favorite time of […]
Have you ever seen lone white bike on the side of the road? I just had to get a quick word out about sharing the road with cyclists! A few days ago while on my way to the gym I passed an accident involving a driver and a cyclist. It did not look good! I […]
The weather is getting nice here in Phoenix and people are hitting the trails. I am fortunate enough to live near South Mountain Park and it is one of the largest city parks in the nation. https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/south-mountain South Mountain Park has over 16,000 acres of open desert and has 51 miles of trails. These beautiful […]