I am still rather cynical about this shade program. I have LOTS of trees on my corner lot. Yet, over the years, the city has criticized me for having a "bower" over the sidewalk. Not high enough for people riding a bicycle (in my neighborhood, only children should be riding on the sidewalk). Trees block visibility at the corner. I've begged for a 4-way stop for years to slow the traffic down. And I wish there was training on how to trim trees (I'm always horrified to see trees being severely trimmed when in bloom and in the summer. So much for them providing shade). As for bus shade structures, HA!!! I've complained because some of the new structures have perforated roofs--lets in the rain AND the sunlight. And we only get 30 days of rain a year I've been told. SUN---heat rises (don't you know-duh), but the back has a large space for the heat to circulate out. So they may provide shade in the morning, but how about the afternoon, or vice versa. I do better at some of the structures in Tempe or Scottsdale. But then, I always carry my umbrella for the spots that only have a signpost to mark the stop (no seat). And requiring new development to plant trees is a farce....they are often planted too close to the street (just waiting for the truck trimmed version) with too much concrete around them and then inadequately watered. So now I see them being replaced and wonder how long they will last.
I know a guy who doesn’t have a car, is new to the area and the closest church to his house was dream city. He went last Sunday and said it was weird, I was expecting a sermon and all the talked bout was Charlie Kirk. We had to give him an update on how dream city is really just a conservative hot bed not really a church.
Hahaha. i have heard of folks being rousted for just QUOTING CK and his numerous hate-rants which are all easily accessible. Dunno if it's true...but, you don't want the jack-boots at your front door.
I am still rather cynical about this shade program. I have LOTS of trees on my corner lot. Yet, over the years, the city has criticized me for having a "bower" over the sidewalk. Not high enough for people riding a bicycle (in my neighborhood, only children should be riding on the sidewalk). Trees block visibility at the corner. I've begged for a 4-way stop for years to slow the traffic down. And I wish there was training on how to trim trees (I'm always horrified to see trees being severely trimmed when in bloom and in the summer. So much for them providing shade). As for bus shade structures, HA!!! I've complained because some of the new structures have perforated roofs--lets in the rain AND the sunlight. And we only get 30 days of rain a year I've been told. SUN---heat rises (don't you know-duh), but the back has a large space for the heat to circulate out. So they may provide shade in the morning, but how about the afternoon, or vice versa. I do better at some of the structures in Tempe or Scottsdale. But then, I always carry my umbrella for the spots that only have a signpost to mark the stop (no seat). And requiring new development to plant trees is a farce....they are often planted too close to the street (just waiting for the truck trimmed version) with too much concrete around them and then inadequately watered. So now I see them being replaced and wonder how long they will last.
I know a guy who doesn’t have a car, is new to the area and the closest church to his house was dream city. He went last Sunday and said it was weird, I was expecting a sermon and all the talked bout was Charlie Kirk. We had to give him an update on how dream city is really just a conservative hot bed not really a church.
Just cause you could do an AI of a CK, doesn't mean you should. Please ignore temptation.
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Hahaha. i have heard of folks being rousted for just QUOTING CK and his numerous hate-rants which are all easily accessible. Dunno if it's true...but, you don't want the jack-boots at your front door.
Saw Goldblum at the MIM with his orchestra. He’s also a wonderful pianist.