Leslie Schupp, of Patagonia, shows off the new jacket she bought at the PUMC Thrift Shop. Photo by Marion Vendituoli When people are on their way to the Thrift Shop owned by the Patagonia Community United Methodist Church, they often smile and describe a recent item they found that was a surprise, or a treasure. […]
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The Vintage Duo
Organist Bernice Pomeroy, aged 95, and pianist Sonia Johnson, 82, have been playing together at Patagonia United Methodist since 2001 (with one six-year hiatus). They credit the congregation for keeping them happily at their instruments.
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Fools Through Time
Dictionary definitions for “fool” are pejorative—a person lacking in good judgement, acting imprudently, easily deceived, an ignoramus, simpleton, airhead. But in earlier times, a wandering fool was someone who could possibly wake us up, who spoke outside convention, with the openness of a child. The Fool became a symbol, often pictured striding along energetically and […]
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An Auto Shop With Twists
The partners at Twisted Addiction Auto Repair stand in front of their garage that was damaged in a recent fire. (From left) Mark Redding, Ken Redding, Christopher Redding, George Burrescia. Photo by Marion Vendituoli There are stories that end with a twist. Twisted Addiction Auto in Sonoita gives us a jolt at the beginning. How […]
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Wonder Woman Reborn
Wonder Woman, with sword and shield, rode her horse triumphantly through the streets of Patagonia on the 4th of July this year.
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Wandering and Wondering
I wandered around Patagonia asking people this question: What do you wonder about, ponder, muse upon, chew over—even turn upside down in your mind and marvel at? Here are some responses.
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Portrait of a Feminist
Sonia Johnson is a longtime advocate of women’s rights. Sonia Johnson, a longtime resident of Sonoita, marched with the Patagonia/Sonoita contingent of the Global Women’s March in Tucson on January 21. In the Washington, D.C. March that same day, Sonia’s name was chanted several times along with those of other “strong women who went before […]
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Learning With Music
Learning a second language is a frequent topic of conversation among people who have moved to Patagonia. I have listened to many who express an interest in learning Spanish admit that challenges stop them from pursuing this, such as difficulties with pronunciation, verb conjugations, and memorization. But perhaps the most important motivation for learning a […]
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The Holt Sisters Ride Again
Kim and Cindy Holt set out on the Arizona Trail on horseback, aiming to survive as the Apaches did. Sauteed grasshoppers and edible plants were their diet.