Doug Ward RIP
Doug Ward 1947-2018 Doug and I shared an apartment for a year or so in the early 1970's. The exact date and...
Author: Simon
Why I Hike
This question has come up a few times lately. My ready answer was "because I can." Eventually I had to give it some...
Eternal Life
"In hope of eternal life." The Taco Guild is in an old church and they wisely kept the stained glass windows. I...
Words Seldom Seen: Hegemon
Hegemon Noun: A leading or dominant power. Usually applied to nations. Example: "The United States is the reluctant...
Hidden Meaning
In my supermarket (Fry's) the snack food aisle is right next to the dog food aisle. Are they trying to tell us...
Sand Rubies
This is a photo of sand taken in a wash in North Tucson....
Understanding
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough” Albert...
Naming The Holiday Festival
Detritus outside a bar in Tempe on New Years Day The week between Christmas and New Year needs a name. And...
Balance
Some days you eat salads and go to the GYM. Some days you eat 20 Tacos and drink Margaritas. It's called...
Words Seldom Seen: Cogitation
Cogitation Noun: The act of thinking deeply about something. Synonym: Contemplation Example: "Cows rarely...
