hostile grounds

A cholla cactus forest, near the Salt River, east of Phoenix

These cactus have "jumping" balls that will cling to anything or anyone that gets within an inch of it. Once they adhere to your skin, there are a dozen of barbed needles to pull out. I think a cholla attack is a type of initiation innocently inflicted on all desert newcomers.

taken 3/22/2007

real food

A little taco stop on Main Street, near Country Club Drive, in Mesa

There are many 24 hour taco stands throughout the city. They cater to the all the late night workers that keeps our offices and businesses spic and span.

taken 4/14/2007

brides behind bars

A bridal shop east of 16th Street and McDowell Rd

Marriage may be a fading industry among white Americans, but the Hispanic community is keeping up the quota. Funny how the bars seem to almost imply a certain irony.

taken 11/23/2006