Sophia Tesch
Sophia Tesch is former Chairperson of the City of Mesa Human Services Advisory Board and Mesa Leadership Training and Development Board. Sophia has enjoyed participating in many volunteer opportunities throughout the Valley of the Sun.
Sophia, born in Sousse, Tunisia came to America in 1973, at the age of two-years-old. Traveling throughout the Northeast and Midwest as her father was transfered for work. Sophia learned about the many people, places and cultures of the world. This unique perspective shows through in her writing about civic engagement, empowering one self to achieve goals and live a satisfying life and contributes to her Moderate Independent political views. Sophia is the author of several blogs and contributes to many others. Sophia lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband and children. Find out more by visiting her official website http://www.sophiawrites.com.
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Sophia, born in Sousse, Tunisia came to America in 1973, at the age of two-years-old. Traveling throughout the Northeast and Midwest as her father was transfered for work. Sophia learned about the many people, places and cultures of the world. This unique perspective shows through in her writing about civic engagement, empowering one self to achieve goals and live a satisfying life and contributes to her Moderate Independent political views. Sophia is the author of several blogs and contributes to many others. Sophia lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband and children. Find out more by visiting her official website http://www.sophiawrites.com.
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Volunteer in Mesa, ArizonaMesa, Arizona has a strong volunteer tradition. There are many ways to build a better Mesa and contribute to the community by lending a helping hand with local politics, the arts and the second largest animal shelter in the nation. -
Lesson Learned by Losing Whitney HoustonThe legacy, the story we leave behind, hough the world will not stop for anyone, if the world is somehow made better because an individual spent her time well here, in the end that is the best kind of life to wish for. Whitney Houston's legacy lives on.
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5 Great Ways to Get What You Want for ChristmasGift-wrapped packages surround the tree. Take the disappointment portion out of Christmas morning by letting your friends and family know exactly what you want for Christmas.
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I Miss You ChristmasPoetic longing for a simpler Christmastime. -
Refrigerator ArtFor a mother the masterpiece of refrigerator art pieces from her children are priceless, precious treasures.
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Finding ThankfulnessSociety and television commercials have trained us that the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve is a happy magical time when nothing bad is supposed to happen. But sometimes life knocks the wind out of people regardless of what the calender says.
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5 Ways You Can Say ‘Thank You’ This Veteran’s DayThis Veteran's Day let's do more than say Thank You, let's put that emotion in motion and help veterans in meaningful ways.
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A Capitol ChristmasWhen Representative Joseph Christenson, comes to a church kitchen to give a political speech on Christmas Eve he finds an angel covered in gravy and cranberry sauce. -
Snow White LassitudeHaiku describing Nature preparing for her wintry rest.
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Perry May like to “poke Fun” but He Becomes the JokeRick Perry was trying to get some voter interest for his “Cut, Balance and Grow” economic plan. It has to be difficult to be a Republican presidential candidate. Perry has made himself a joke by bringing this dead topic up again.
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Does America Need to Rethink the Way it Does War?The recent passing of Momar Kadafi, Osama Bin Laden, Anwar al-Awlaki, and others all within a few weeks of one another brings up the question. Does America need to rethink the way it does war? -
Reunited Under the Harvest MoonAncient lovers are reunited under the Harvest Moon on a chilling Halloween Night. -
A Herman Cain Candidacy is Good for President ObamaUltimately a Herman Cain bid for the presidency would be good for Obama. Taking the race issue off the table, candidates will focus on issues. Which is a weak point for the Republicans in this Election cycle.
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Vertuccio Farm’s Fall FestivalVertuccio Farms Fall Festival is a really fun and affordable Harvest time treat the whole family will enjoy. -
Fall-ing in LoveA love poem in a cozy autumn setting. -
Facing Breast Cancer with Homeopathy and HumorAn inspiring story about how my mother, Anne Rose Lanouar, fought Breast Cancer with a little homeopathy and a lot of humor and won! -
September DemandsA poem about the demands of September which shock us out of easy summer reverie.
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A Magnificent Opening for the Roxy Lounge in Scottsdale, ArizonaA truly magnificent opening to The Roxy Lounge in Scottsdale, Arizona with the Magnificent 7 -
Southwest Ambulance an East Valley Community Partner in Water SafetyAugust is Drowning Impact Awareness Month. As part of the effort to bring awareness and water safety to the community employees of Southwest Ambulance felt that the best way to keep children safer by water was to “teach ever -
Desert HeatA haiku about the oppressive heat of the Arizona Desert -
Hoping for More '9/12 Moments' Ten Years After the AttacksAfter the devastation of 9/11 my first prayers went to the victims, first responders and the soldiers. I prayed for the families of those affected by the destructive choices made by a few extremists that day. Then I prayed for my father's protection.
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Volunteers Build a Better MesaVolunteering in Mesa, Arizona can be a fun and satisfying way to get out meet the neighbors and as Gandhi's famous quote says 'Å"Be the change you wish to see in the world.' When the community comes together we really can Build a Better Mesa.
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Another Chance for PeaceFreestyle poem reaction to the summer of 2011
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I was Going to Live My Dream But.A poem about the little ways our days evaporate and so do the opportunities to live our dreams.
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Summer Fun Just BegunSummer is a time for melting Popsicles and fun.
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Summertime HeatA summertime haiku sweaty, hot plea for relief from the heat.
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Bravo Oreo!In a follow up to the Does Jello Temptations Commercial go too far? article. Do you have to be rude to sell food? Oreo finds a way to show the lighter, brighter side of selling snacks is it as effective?
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Finding the Perfect HireEmployers walk a tightrope when hiring employees trying to obtain pertinent information during a job interview in order to make informed hiring decisions finding a winning hire can be a challenge.
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Better Labor Data Means Better Strategic Job Creation for American WorkersThe Bureau of Labor Statistics announces 2012 budget proposal to modernize labor statistic gathering process getting usable timely data to policy makers and business owners in order to create and implement strategic job creation for America.
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When to Know when It's Time to GoDuring times of high unemployment employees may find they become long on patience for things that during good times might be thought intolerable. No one wants to feel like they made a bad decision. When is it time to leave a job?
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Does Jell-o Temptations Commercial Go Too Far?Is the new Jell-o Temptations ad mental child abuse? Do they go too far?
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How to Host a Successful Business Networking MeetingBusiness is a contact sport. It's all about contacts and who you know. That is why business networking activities are so important. Learn how to plan a business networking activity that will be a success.
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Oscar 2011 OverviewThe 2011 Oscars were unique in the fact that I watched them. I was pulled in and watched the whole thing! How did this happen? I'll tell you. P.S. Thanks Mark Zuckerberg.
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Best Car Wash in Phoenix, Arizona and the East ValleyLooking for a great car wash in Phoenix, Arizona and the East Valley? These car washes have great car washes, friendly service and good wait times. Because life is too short to wait a long time for a car wash.
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Charlie Deaton Retires, Peter Sterling New CEO of Chamber of Commerce in Mesa, ArizonaMesa, Arizona with close to 500,000 people Mesa rivals in population better known cities like Philadelphia and Miami and yet many people still have never heard of it. Peter Sterling hopes to change all that as the new CEO of Mesa Chamber of Commerce.
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Broadway Palms Dinner Theater Mesa, ArizonaSince 2001 Broadway Palms West has been entertaining Mesa families with fantastic musicals and great comfort food. A great local dinner theater in Mesa, Arizona a hot spot of culture in the desert.
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Mesa Community Family Restaurant in Mesa, ArizonaMesa Community Family Restaurant is an authentic local diner on Country Club Drive in Mesa, Arizona is an oasis to come slow down and soak in a bit of old-time humanity.
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Warriors of the GridironHaiku written to honor the warriors of the Gridiron meeting for Superbowl XLV
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Health ScareLife can change dramatically in a matter of hours, minutes, seconds. This is a story that happened in a hospital in Arizona a story of facing mortality and witness to the statement that the Lord works in mysterious ways.
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Rights Come with Side Effects One of Which May Be DeathIncidents like the shooting in Tucson may be seen by many as acceptable collateral damage, side-effects of First and Second Amendments Rights the question is what if anything need be done about such a reality?
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How to Get Back to Normal After a Life Altering EventThe recent tragic events in Tucson, Arizona left many with a feeling of shock and horror. How to get back to normal after a life altering event.
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Great Holiday Gift Ideas for New ParentsThe first holiday season with baby is one of the most special times in a person's life. New parent's have lots of new gift desires which can be met with a great holiday gift for new parents.
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Holiday Gifts for Daycare ProvidersEven though many may be feeling the Grinch pinch in their pocketbooks this year there are still quick, easy, affordable ways to remember those who take care of kids all year through daycare providers.
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Guide to Child CPR Classes in Phoenix, Arizona5,800 children suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year from all causes. Taking a Child CPR class in Phoenix, Arizona can make the difference between a tragic story and a happy ending.
