The Barrister Building: A small piece of cinema history
The Barrister Building in Phoenix, originally opened in 1915 as the Jefferson Hotel, was the tallest building in Arizona at the time and a celebrated local landmark. Its rooftop garden and modern architecture were widely admired. The building gained nationwide recognition for its cameo in the opening sequence of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film “Psycho”. After…
The Westward Ho: Once the tallest building in Phoenix
I was in Phoenix doing some photography and was taking some shots of buildings. I was unaware that this building was the tallest in Arizona. I figured a little research on it would be fun. Here is what I found. The Westward was built in 1927-28 and opened on December 15, 1928, The original name…
Our RV Journey: Tips for New Owners
This summer, we purchased an RV. We had always been interested in owning one to use for travel. When we went to an RV show at State Farm Stadium earlier this year, we knew that we wanted one for sure. We researched, inspected, and found one that met our needs. It was a 2022 Dodge…
Batman Resurrection: A spirited Sequel to Tim Burton’s hit 1989 movie
Author John Jackson Miller Pages 419 pages When I watched the movie, I found myself thoroughly enjoying it. I was invested in the characters and the story that was written. The performances stood out, such as Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson’s Joker, and Kim Basinger’s Vicki Vale. I recalled leaving the theater and wondering…
Pete Rose Deserved His Ban — But MLB’s Integrity Argument Is Hollow
When Major League Baseball announced in 2025 that Pete Rose’s lifetime ban would be lifted posthumously — quietly, with little fanfare — it was a symbolic move that raised more questions than it answered. It was pitched as procedural: all lifetime bans now expire upon death. But to many of us watching, it felt more…
The Decline of Food Safety Regulations in America
Every day, millions of Americans consume food. They enjoy the flavors and appearance, and can it be affordable? However, Americans are completely oblivious about how food is grown, produced, what additives are added, and how it is packaged. Thankfully, the United States government has programs that enforce regulations to ensure food production, food safety, and…
The Real Medicare Waste: It’s Not Who You Think
When Republicans talk about Medicare waste, they rarely mention the corporations and systemic inefficiencies that cos billions. Medicare was signed into Law on July 30, 1965, by President Lyndon Johnson. It was a moment of important change. The program was established to address the lack of adequate protection for the elderly against the high cost…
Take Citizenship by Force? Here’s How Past Supreme Court Giants Would Shut It Down
Intro: The Fight Over Citizenship Isn’t New—But This Time Feels Different We’ve heard a lot of wild promises during election season. Still, this one stands out: President Trump has floated the idea that he wants to explore if he could revoke the citizenship of people who were naturalized—take it away. No court ruling. No due…
Montezuma Castle Park
Took a trip up there recently and was blown away by the designs of this place. Built around 1100-1400 AD by the Sinagua people. This five-story and 20-room castle built in a cave was used for shelter. Ironically, the place’s name isn’t even related to the people who lived in it. The name was given…
How Tariffs Saved Harley-Davidson in the 1980s
With the headaches of President Trump’s tariffs being passed, I decided to go dumpster-diving to see how history has treated tariffs. We are familiar with the McKinley Tariff Act of 1890 and the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act of 1930. However, I have found some interesting tariffs that have been implemented in the past. This one stood…
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