For me, this is the time of year I clean out my mind, get rid of some of the annoyances, and hold on to a few.
I am disgusted with mailers and newsletters from politicians who focus on fear, not the facts. The only boogeyman is the one sending the message and underestimating the resolve of its citizens.
Next time a person under 18 makes a threat to a school, send them to juvenile detention and stop using the excuse: 'He/she is just a kid.' And a little parenting and role modeling won't kill you either.
I'm happy to see more grocery stores and businesses in the valley giving job opportunities to those with special needs, regardless of age. A touch of humanity goes a long way.
I'm glad you have a Porsche but you can still use your turn signal and not speed up in a merging lane. It's not that big. And 65 mph doesn't mean 80.
It crazy disturbs me that tens of millions of people call in to vote for their favorite contestant on America's Got Talent but won't vote in local elections. You deserve what you get, or don't get.
Stop using kids to hold signs at rallies for one cause or another. They probably have no idea what the issue is and would rather be playing Super Mario 3D World.
You don't have to go back East for a decent bagel. I like JJ's.
Tourists should not book tee times in September after 11 a.m. It just ties up our firefighters with heat-stroke emergency calls.
Make a decision even if it's not the right decision for your political career. Do the right thing by the people.
Venture south, east, and west of Old Town. People live in real neighborhoods there, too.
Lawyers are great (my wife is one!).
Confederate flags should not be sold in Arizona. This is the 21st century, and slavery was abolished nearly 160 years ago in case you missed it.
Don't use 12-year-old girls in bikinis to wave signs for student car washes. It's creepy and encourages young girls to think sex is still the best route to a life or success.
Electric Light Orchestra should come to Phoenix. Barry Manilow shouldn't.
Don't order Chardonnay at Bank One Ballpark in the third inning. It's unpatriotic.
Look for field mice in your pool filter. They are gross when you're lying on a float.
Take the entire 101/202 loop just for fun. It's a pretty interesting part of the state.
Golf shirts are not formal wear at most restaurants in town. Buy a button-down.
Neither a cat stuck in a tree nor a car chase on Bell Road is worth breaking into my favorite TV show for so, stop it!
Make friends with people who don't share your beliefs. You'll learn something and it won't shorten your life.
Send copies of my columns to everyone you know.
Finally, my wife says I have to get to the point here. When she asks what time it is, she doesn't want to know how the watch was made!
I love this article ! You made me laugh.
I love this piece, and not because I’m in it (but that didn’t hurt). Each point you make is better than the next. And there was no “point” to this piece - it is a piece full of points.