Vox

Musings, rants, rambling, general nonsense

The Price of Vice

I stopped at Circle K on my way to work and ended up in line behind a smoker. He bought two packs of cigarettes and a generic bottle of water. The total was nearly $20! $20 – to smoke? I don’t see how people can afford to light up. And I thought my caffeine addiction […]

Things I Love – 22

I love snail trails. I am completely sick of this rain; dreary, gray, cold, wet…. But…after the rain, you find these amusing, glistening trails all over the sidewalks. They are random and sparkly (and completely disgusting when you think about it too much). I remember following them like a treasure map as a child. And […]

More Bloggers, More Beer

Calling all you Conservative Arizona bloggers, join us for a last minute get-together this weekend. Sun Up Brewing (formerly Sonora Brewhouse) 322 E Camelback Rd 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (if you are on Facebook, RSVP here) No agenda, as yet, other than good conversation. ✏

Things I Love – 21

I love the pattern revealed when this tree was cut down.   I discovered it one rainy morning while walking the dogs. I was fascinated by all the individual rings, and the colors were so rich when it was wet. I thought a creative person could slice apart discarded trunks and make interesting furniture. I […]

Things I Love – 20

I love a genuine attitude of gratitude. My niece works with a school funding organization. When one of her schools needed books for the students, they set up a “Wish List” on Amazon. They needed multiple copies of several titles, including “To Kill A Mockingbird“. That is a book I agree all young people should […]

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