Waste Management Phoenix Open weather forecast and events for Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Today’s event is the Annexus Pro Am at the Stadium Course starting at 8:30 AM. At 3:30 PM is the Phoenix Suns Shot at Glory at the “infamous” 16th hole - this should be fun. Later, the Coors Light Birdn...

01/28/2014

What has been your experience with Smart phone add ons?

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Now that I’m finally in the 21st century with my new Smart phone, the question came up - do I NEED the add ons to the phone - typically the cell phone case and the clear protective shield for the front. I asked the wonderfully helpful sales person at Best Buy, Chris L, his opinion. He s...

01/28/2014

When free is 1000 times better than $280

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It was finally time to upgrade my cell phone. Mind you, my five year old one did what I needed it to - send and receive calls, send and receive texts , and access the internet, but I couldn’t get apps and it kept crashing on me. Kicking and screaming, my husband dragged me off to the Veri...

01/28/2014

Phoenix open 2014 forecast and events - day two

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WM Phoenix open weather forecast and events for January 28, 2014 Today is a practice round for the pros with a Special Olympics event at 11:00 AM at the TPC Scottsdale putting green. Unfortunately, Phil Michelson has had to withdraw from the tournament. While a disappointment to all of us, we...

01/27/2014

2014 Phoenix open day 1

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Every year at this time, I post the daily weather forecast for the Waste Management Phoenix Open held at the Scottsdale TPC golf course. And, every year, I get hate mail. I don’t understand it. Do you? Well, okay, I do get it, especially for those of you caught up in the frigid north. If...

01/26/2014

Where to eat in north Scottsdale after the Phoenix Open 2014 Part 2

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Where to eat in north Scottsdale after the Phoenix Open After a day of walking, enjoying our wonderful Scottsdale weather, and watching your favorite golfer at the Phoenix Open, it’s time for some great food. Here’s a list of three more places to eat in north Scottsdale. Best burgers in nort...

01/23/2014

Where to eat in north Scottsdale after the Phoenix Open 2014

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Where to eat during the Phoenix Open If you’re one of the lucky ones in Scottsdale for the Phoenix Open, in addition to enjoying our wonderful weather and some great golf, I have some recommendations for north Scottsdale dining after your day at the open. Italian About 10 minutes north of ...

01/23/2014

Phoenix Open 2014 and the Arizona Humane Society

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Birdies for Charity Every year at this time, I write about events and other Scottsdale goings on during the Phoenix Open. Before I start posting the forecast and receiving hate mail (yes, it’s in the 80’s today,) I’m going to write about a WONDERFUL way to help out the Arizona Humane So...

01/22/2014

Great Gift Idea - My Popcorn Kitchen in Scottsdale, AZ

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For Christmas, one of my past clients gave us a bag of Beer Cheese popcorn. It was SO delicious, I almost ate the entire bag in one sitting. I checked out the bag and found it came from My Popcorn Kitchen, located at 14202 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 - on the south west cor...

01/06/2014

Number one reason I moved to Scottsdale AZ from the Chicago area

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Or shall I say the 83 reasons I moved to Scottsdale from Chicago. Just take a look at the forecasts for Monday - I’ll take mine, thank you. If this winter is getting you down and you’re ready to move from the Chicago area or anywhere in the frozen tundra, give me a call. I certainly unders...

01/03/2014