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Loving Yourself on Valentine’s Day…
Sedona, AZ — What do you want? What do you really want? Do you dare answer that question, even silently to yourself?
I know I was unable to ask myself what I really wanted, never mind answer it, for many years. I believed that it was more spiritual not to have any desires, so I didn’t, or at least I didn’t admit them to myself. So, one afternoon when I was in a group meditation where...
Friday Fret III
Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta …
Waking up to such a grey and dreary day sets the tone for today’s installment.
Thinking about Sedona families standing in the morning cold outside the community food banks and my heart and good will go to those in need.
I saw this cartoon yesterday where a couple is sitting at a dinner table. He is eating dog food and she is eating cat food.
He says, “I...
Thursday’s Tirade II
Tommy Acosta
Sedona AZ (December 11, 2008) – Good day Sedona! Lot’s on the plate today for us to cover.
First, we should be receiving our hard-copy issue of the Sedona-Verde Valley Times newspaper in the mail today or tomorrow.
Be sure to check this issue out. In it we cover hunger in Sedona, something I’m sure some would rather sweep under the table but something those who care in our community...
Community gets second chance for say on safety for 89A
Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta…
I just hate admitting being wrong about anything, especially about my political observations and digressions.
Though I’m tempted to say I was wrong that the Fed’s response on Barbara Litrell’s request for a NEPA study put a monkey wrench into the plans to put the 76 or more lights on 89A, I will not succumb to temptation and stick to my guns.
If anything,...
Ochser Turner Case Goes to Trial
Sedona Verde Valley Times Guest Editorial by Tommy Acosta
Sedona AZ (December 9, 2008) – On November 24, Judge C. Kenneth Ray II of the Sedona Magistrate Court issued an order that the case against Sedona citizen Clifford Ochser filed by Sedona City Attorney Michael Goimarac, in the matter of former mayoral candidate Matthew Turner receiving an alleged-threatening letter, must go to jury trial 9...
Monday Morning Quarterback Yet Again
Sedona AZ (December 8, 2008) – This Christmas is a very special time for our nation as the old administration gives way to make room for the new. I’d like to muse a bit on the gifts left to the world and America by the Bush administration and give appreciation we are coming to the end of a very dark time for all.
Our president leaves office with the American and world economy in shambles. It...
76 Lights Proponents on the Ropes
Tommy Acosta
Sedona AZ (December 7, 2008) – Oh dear! Oh my! Another stumbling block in the path of the 76 or more lights for 89A. This…is a big one.
This saga plays out like a heavyweight match between two worthy opponents in an Ultimate Fighting contest.
Back and forth and back and forth. It looks like the pro-dark skies group has gained advantage, holding the pro-lights group down on...
Sedona Times Friday’s Fret
Tommy Acosta
Sedona AZ (December 5, 2008) – A most definitely news filled week for Sedona this Friday culminates, yes?
We got two spanking brand-new complaints filed against counsel members for allegedly violating the Arizona Open Meeting Law.
We got a former council member threatening to pull papers for a recall against the mayor and another council member.
We got a new president elected to Keep...
It Ain’t Over ‘Till It’s Over
Sedona, AZ – By Tommy Acosta…Sometimes I wish I didn’t have a crystal ball to view the future because the excitement of new events just isn’t there anymore. See http://www.sedona.biz/sedona-open-meeting-law0308.htm
Like I’ve been saying over and over, this fight over the lights is far from over. Now we have two more complaints filed with the Attorney General’s Office charging four council...
Monday Morning Quarterback III
Sedona, AZ – By Tommy Acosta…
Having spoken over the Thanksgiving weekend with a number of community luminaries it became even more painfully apparent that the division in the community over the 76 or more lights for 89A continues to fester.
The bitterness is deep and many are walking wounded feeling they have been let down by their elected representatives.
Complaints have been filed with the Attorney...