There's a new game in town and it is called the Alliance of American Football. The AAF has chosen Phoenix as one of their first markets to introduce their new brand of professional football. They will play their games at the newly renovated Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Yes, professional football will be back in the City of Tempe for the first time since 2005! Personally, this is something that interests me a LOT. Partly because I'm still a little bitter that professional football left … [Read more...]

The talk has been loud this past week as Ray Anderson was "rumored" to have chosen Herm Edwards as the new head football coach at ASU. As of approximately 9pm on December 3rd, 2017, the "official" announcement was made to season ticket holders and members of the public via email, social media and news channels. Already tonight, like all week long, the reaction has been mixed. Many fans of Herm Edwards have talked about how well he should do in this type of position with a program looking … [Read more...]

By now, you've seen a lot of talk about Giving Tuesday. People from all walks of life come together to participate in "an international day of giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season." In my opinion, the holiday season tends to get WAY too commercialized. #GivingTuesday is a great way to focus on helping others, helping the needy, helping to make the world a better place. Lord knows we can use more kindness and more compassion. While many choices exist for people to … [Read more...]

Fall! That wonderful time where our outdoor spaces become much more enjoyable is coming! If your fall plans include gardening, there are no shortage of events and opportunities here in Phoenix to learn more about gardening or connect with fellow gardeners. Share seeds and seed starts!  Chandler’s Sunset Library is hosting a FREE seed swap! Come share seeds and seed starts. Meet fellow local gardeners and share tips. When: August 30th from 6pm - 7:30pm Where: Chandler’s Sunset … [Read more...]