The summers here have been hot. I often walk around my neighborhood and take photos of all the dying trees. This my “Dead Tree Project” which I started in 2023 when I started documenting the effects on local vegetation after 54 days above 115F (46.1C) degrees this summer in Phoenix, Arizona. Dystopian bus stop. ThisContinue reading “Dying Trees”
Category Archives: america
Democracy Thoughts
When we were in Athens, I still believed that the United States was a democracy. However, as I write this now, I’m not so sure we are anymore. Back then, I could never have imagined America transforming into an oligarchy, theocracy, plutocracy, fascism, authoritarianism, corporatocracy, techno-feudalism, or any other undemocratic regime. Sadly, I now see allContinue reading “Democracy Thoughts”
The 9/11 Flight That Fought Back
I recently watched this gripping video about the 9/11 highjacked plane that never made it to its destination. It was posted on the ABSTRACT Youtube channel run by “a gal who likes telling you stories from our strange world.” I adore listening to her voice and she always posts quality videos. I’ve listened to themContinue reading “The 9/11 Flight That Fought Back”
Political Stuff 5
As much as I root for an American Revolution, I don’t think it’s going to happen, and Shahid Bolsen does a good job explaining why: In short, Americans lack imagination. To quote Shahid Bolsen: “America’s entire society is engineered for distraction. People who can’t think for themselves…are never going to revolt.” This video is worthContinue reading “Political Stuff 5”
Political Stuff 3
Shit’s getting a little dystopian around here, and no one seems to really care. No one I know is discussing one of Trump’s recent executive orders instructing the Justice Department to investigate Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor. These two public servants committed no crime other than speaking the truth. Trump isn’t just abusing his office;Continue reading “Political Stuff 3”
Political Stuff
I just finished listening to this podcast with Thomas Zimmer and can’t recommend it enough (start at 37:00). The video was posted Feb 17, 2025, but I didn’t come across it until yesterday. It was interesting to hear some of his predictions that soon passed (I’m looking at you Chuck Schumer.) I highly recommend readersContinue reading “Political Stuff”
Call It What It is
Democracy is either dead or dying, and a new regime is emerging. The 900-page political blueprint created by the Heritage Foundation serves as the governmental plan. Political parties no longer function as they used to. The Democrats operate under a set of rules that no longer apply, rendering them completely ineffective. The Republicans have transformedContinue reading “Call It What It is”
Parada del Sol
The Parada del Sol in Scottsdale, Arizona has been an Arizona tradition since 1953. For whatever reason, neither my husband nor I had attended it until this year. The beginning of the parade showcased a variety of horses, and our favorites were the dancing ones—especially the one that had a heart on its rear. NextContinue reading “Parada del Sol”
Blame Nader
I still, and forever will, Blame Ralph Nader for putting America in its current predicament. If he had not run as a third-party candidate, Al Gore would have likely become the 43rd president instead of George W. Bush, resulting in a very different America today. The 2000 election might not have been disputed if RalphContinue reading “Blame Nader”
Tucson Excursion
Whenever hubby and I are hankering for a quickie getaway, we usually take a little jaunt to Tucson. We live on the very southern edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, and it’s easier for us to drive a little over an hour to Tucson than to traverse the entire valley to reach the freeway thatContinue reading “Tucson Excursion”
Krista Marson 