Carolyn Classen

Carolyn Sugiyama Classen, a life long Democrat, was born & raised in the State of Hawaii, was a Legislative Aide for U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye on Capitol Hill, and practiced law for a while. In Tucson she worked as a tribal staff attorney for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and later was the Interim Executive Director of the now defunct Domestic Violence Commission. In 2008 she became a “My Tucson” guest columnist for the Tucson Citizen newspaper, then continued blogging for Tucsoncitizen.com for over four and a half years. Her blogsite was entitled “Carolyn’s Community” about community events and some political news, until Gannett Publishing shut down the site on January 31, 2014. She started with Blog for Arizona on Feb. 11, 2014. Part time she sat as a Hearing Officer in Pima County Consolidated Justice Courts Small Claims Division since April, 2005 for 15 years. She is married to University of Arizona Distinguished Professor Albrecht Classen, a native of Germany. They have one son, who lives in Seattle, WA with his wife and daughter. She is also the Editor of the Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition website, www.southernazjapan.org (since Jan. 2013).

Laugh with Laughing Liberally on Last Sundays at Sky Bar

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These stand up comedian guys (& gals) are hilarious and sometimes over the top (of what?). Since there are 16 (count ’em 16, way over “cheaper by the dozen”) Republicans and five Democrats already running in 2015 for U.S. President, they have a lot to joke about…especially since the election is not till November, 2016. … Read more

The Big Kahuna Birthday Bash

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A year ago the Sun Link modern streetcar started operations in Tucson.  Here’s their fun way to celebrate  this anniversary — from one shopping destination to another, and rides all day are free on July 25, 2015. By the way, “kahuna” in Hawaiian usually means high priest, if you’re wondering, but it has taken on … Read more

Late author Chuck Bowden to be honored at Mt. Lemmon dedication ceremony

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Chuck Bowden,photo taken by Jack Dykinga, courtesy of Pima County
Chuck Bowden,photo taken by Jack Dykinga, courtesy of Pima County

From Pima County Natural Resources Park & Rec:

Renowned writer Chuck Bowden to be honored at dedication ceremony July 25

 Pima County residents are invited to attend the Chuck Bowden Mount Lemmon Community Center Dedication Ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 25.

Bowden, an award-winning writer and reporter who spent most of his adult life in Tucson, died in Las Cruces, N.M. on Aug. 30, 2014. A one-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, Bowden focused on violence in Ciudad Juarez, the disappearing water table in the Southwest, the migration of displaced people in Mexico and the hummingbirds of Patagonia.

He had a particular love for the Sonoran Desert and the trails on “Frog Mountain,” which is the original Tohono O’odham name for Mount Lemmon. That love was clearly reflected in one of his books, “Frog Mountain Blues.” Bowden loved to throw a snowball on top of Mount Lemmon and then return to his Tucson home to bask in the afternoon sun.

“Chuck was a journalist’s journalist and was highly regarded by many renowned writers for drilling deep into subject matters where few dared to go,” said Pima County District 4 Supervisor Ray Carroll. “Whatever Chuck Bowden did, he did with all his heart. He was a man full of grace and guts.”

 In addition to Carroll, members of the Bowden family and local author and family friend Bill Broyles are expected to speak at the dedication. List of speakers below:

Supervisor Ray Carroll, District 4

George Bowden (older brother of Chuck Bowden)

Peg Bowden (sister)

Bill Broyles – writer and friend of Chuck Bowden and Research Assistant at the UofA Southwest Center

Molly Molloy – partner and professional collaborator of Chuck Bowden and Academic Librarian at New Mexico State University

Light refreshments will be served at a reception following the ceremony.

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