This past weekend, October 15-16, marked a truly momentous occasion for those of us living in the Southwest. No, I am not talking about an entire day of rainfall or a day below 95° (it’s mid-October)–I am talking about the 7th annual Arizona Taco Festival! Tacos seem like a rite of passage in Arizona, and…
Here we go again! Revving up to celebrate another holiday most Americans know little to nothing about, but hey, a day’s break from labor? I’m in! Labor Day was actually declared a national holiday in 1894 after President Grover Cleveland failed to break up a massive railroad strike led by the American Railroad Union’s Eugene…
The 4th of July is right around the corner and for many of us, that means partaking in one of America’s great pastimes—fireworks. Why do we celebrate with these rockets of firepower anyway? A Little July Fourth History Consider a letter written by John Adams. Before the Declaration of Independence was even signed, he envisioned…
As you wind down from your plans for this long Memorial Day weekend, take some time today to be thankful and reflect upon the lives that have been lost along the way. Our servicemen and women have fought for centuries to protect our values and freedoms, and many have given the ultimate sacrifice, their lives,…
We here at the Law Offices of Mark D. DuBiel love a good celebration, and we’re excited for a mid-week night of feasting on corned beef and drinking pints of Guinness. And we’re also all about bringing back great traditions to replace the green beer thing: so join us as we “drown the shamrock”! Go…
What’s your idea of a perfect holiday? Is it gathering together with friends and family? Cooking the perfect meal perfectly? Kicking back next to a fire with a glass of eggnog? How about listening to Wham’s “Last Christmas” 24 times on repeat? Oh, right, that last one is everyone’s perfect holiday! If you’re imbibing in…
Family and friends gather around the table and its centerpiece, a giant turkey overflowing with stuffing, ready to be slathered with gravy or cranberry sauce, accompanied by sweet potatoes, and washed down with beer and wine. As the food is passed around and the green bean casserole stays mysteriously intact, the conversation begins: “I told…
Unfortunate Trend for DUI on Holiday Weekends If past statistics predict future ones, hundreds of Arizonans will be charged with DUIs this Fourth of July weekend. The Arizona DUI Taskforce is implementing even more DUI checkpoints across the Valley in an effort to keep the roads safe. It comes as no surprise to those of…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Arizona! Whether you’re thinking of checking out the last night of the Pot of Gold music festival in Chandler, heading to Kelly’s At SouthBridge in Scottsdale or visiting a classic pub like Rosie McCaffrey’s, we wish luck of the Irish to everyone! Special Occasions Change Behavior and Susceptibility Thinking of sharing a pitcher of green…
This weekend hosts Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Maricopa County StandDown, a local event that helps to care for, honor, and respect some very important people: our Veterans. The men and women of the Armed Forces have served our country and fought to protect us and our rights. They deserve not only our gratitude and…
