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Scottsdale

Here’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. Free to members of the public! As part of Arizona’s Centennial celebration next month, the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® is sponsoring a "Once in a Century" class: The Passage of Time: A History of Arizona. This class, taught by Bill Gray, offers REALTORS® and members of the [...]

Scottsdale Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Jan. 7

by Dru Bloomfield on January 5, 2012

photo credit: dno1967b With temperatures in the high 70’s and low 80’s, you might be thinking about doing some spring cleaning… Rid your home of household hazardous wastes by bringing them to Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the city Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador. [...]

2011–An Amazing Year

by Dru Bloomfield on December 31, 2011

Yes, 2011 has been an amazing year. Recently, I sat down and wrote a list of what I was most proud of in the past year. Amazingly, my list quickly grew to three pages, and included  accomplishments, thoughts, and feelings. Every time I go back and  read it, I add something else.  It’s been a [...]

Happy Holidays and Thank You, Santa!

by Dru Bloomfield on December 26, 2011

I spotted this car and license plate a couple weeks ago as I was walking out of restaurant on Scottsdale Road.  Definitely a “Thank You, Santa” kind of car! And, a Scottsdale moment on a rare rainy day. There’s still time to get out a see a few Holiday Lights in Scottsdale. I haven’t seen [...]

Holiday Lights in Scottsdale (2011)

by Dru Bloomfield on December 11, 2011

  Looking for Holiday light displays in Scottsdale this year (2011)? AZCentral has the Holiday Lights Map, which includes info about Forever Living Plaza on McCormick Parkway, photographed above (and look MUCH better in person)! The McCormick-Stillman Train Park has a wonderful light and musical display for kids of all ages. Zoo Lights are outstanding [...]

photo credit: swanksalot Document Shredding Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 am 9000 E. Indian Bend East side of the North parking lot in the Pavilions Plaza "Shred It" will shred up to 5 boxes per person. Paper Documents ONLY! Paper clips and staples do NOT have to be removed. Police Officers [...]

Looking ahead to 2012: Five Joys of Living

by Dru Bloomfield on December 5, 2011

(WARNING: Not a real estate post.  However, one I hope you enjoy.) I read an article yesterday that’s been lingering in my mind. Entitled, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, the post begins: For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special [...]