Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
Recent Stories
Bluhm: Music the seasoning for happy holidays
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. Everywhere you go. And we Arizonans have had plenty of places to go and still have many more carols and songs to enjoy.
Bluhm: Dealing with holiday weight gain
Around the Bluhmin' Town
Uh oh, it is that time of year to turn the scale back five to seven pounds. Because that is how much weight the average American gains during the holidays! Can this be possible? Well, I guess we start stuffing ourselves (and the turkey) on Thanksgiving Day and the food-fest just keeps on going through New Year’s Day.
Bluhm: Your holidays stressful? Have a little fruitcake
Around the Bluhmin' Town
How was your Black Friday? If you were one of the brave souls who headed out to shop, I hope you survived the ordeal.
Bluhm: Thanksgiving provides plenty of great family memories
Around the Bluhmin' Town
What are you doing on Thanksgiving? Let me guess. Dinner with family or friends and the guest of honor will be a Big Bird. We Americans love our turkey dinner.
Bluhm: A poignant reminder of how fragile humans can become
She called me Stephanie. Well, my mother is 96 years old and is allowed a bit of confusion.
Bluhm: Government still finding creative ways to waste money
Want a $1,220 cup of coffee? No, I don’t mean an extra-large, special Pumpkin Spice Latte served in a golden mug.
AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN: What Americans spend on Halloween is scary
Are you scared? If I told you that Americans spend a whopping $9 billion on all things related to Halloween, would it cause you to shake in terror?
Bluhm: Pumpkins add spice to season, but watch out for javelinas
Autumn is the season of longer nights, cooler weather and plenty of giant-pumpkin growing contests. And Pumpkin Spice Lattes, which might make us grow fat as a pumpkin because each cup “weighs in” with around 430 calories!
AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN: Birds getting drunk?
Drunken birds. Yes, let that sink in for a moment. Impossible? Crazy? Nope, it’s real.
Bluhm: Searching for the perfect present on mom’s birthday
Do you look forward to your next birthday? My mother just turned 96 and she didn’t seemed too thrilled.
