"Take lots of water and dress in layers," is what I would say to anyone setting off for a hike anywhere in Southern Arizona. "No really, take LOTS of water," I would add. Of course, there should be things other than water inside of a hiker's pack. If you've just begun to hit the trails on your…
“Outside the Limits of Washington”
There's a new Librarian of Congress in town. Dr. Carla Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress this morning in Washington, D.C. Below you can be inspired by this woman who has a great sense of the role of the Library in history as well as a vision for its future. In…
Why I ♥ Star Trek
Star Trek began its first run on September 8, 1966, but I was too young to appreciate it then. By the time Star Trek went into syndication I was a teenager who took to those stories of exploration and heroism exactly the opposite of the way a Klingon takes to Tribbles. I loved science fiction so…
Cool Books for Hot Days
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the A/C is so delightful And since we need a cool place to go, Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow. It doesn't show signs of cooling, Here's some eegee's that's slowly pooling. So turn the thermostat way down low and Let it blow, let it…
Happy Birthday, Tucson! Raul Castro: Arizona Governor, U.S. Ambassador
Former Arizona Governor Raul Castro was no stranger to persistence and hard work.
Happy Birthday, Tucson! Author Opha Probasco’s Tucson
Opha Probasco ended up in Tucson the same way many transplants did in the early part of the 20th century, for health reasons.
Happy Birthday, Tucson! Tucson’s own Rosie the Riveter
Artist and long-time Tucsonan Rose Cabat shared her perspective on Tucson past in this interview.
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