The team at Green Living lost a beautiful and dear friend last month. David M. Brown, a long-time supporter of and writer for the magazine, passed away on July 15, 2024 at the age of 71. Apart from being one of our most frequent and valued contributors, David was a gardening enthusiast, car aficionado, lover of animals, connoisseur of good food, and even more so of great wine. Above all, his greatest love was that of his family — his kids, Shaun and Sheena, and his dogs, Curry and Zoey.

His love for learning about different cultures was often illustrated in his work, which spanned more than three decades and appeared locally in outlets like The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Magazine, and Phoenix Home & Garden, along with nationally recognized outlets like The Robb Report and Architectural Review. During his prestigious career, David interviewed the likes of Joan Baez, Jay Leno, Jacques Pépin, President Clinton, Sen. John McCain, and a host of other famous personalities.

David was not just a contributor to Green Living, he was a friend — a kind and caring soul whose loss will not only be felt indefinitely within these pages, but in our hearts, as well.