May 5, 2024

American Scots Celebrate UK Vote . . .

Donning the official colors of his clan, this piper fills his bag with air and begins skirling with other pipers in uplifting unison at a gathering celebrating Scottish traditions. While some customs are ongoing, Scottish cuisine has recently been elevated from haggis to gourmet meet and vegetable dishes and the kilt is finding its way on the catwalk at nouveau riche fashion shows from New York to Paris. The piper in this photo didn’t miss a beat as his two boys made a concerted effort to distract him. The word is haggis is on the menu for tonight’s dinner. Related…

Excentric Look into The Future

In November, our staff takes a look at automobile repairs performed by owners. Rather than pay professionals to replace their bumpers, car owners are rummaging through the scrap yards, pulling out the old bungee cords, duct tape and super glue and hitting the roads again. Keep your distance. Looking around the country, our staff has observed a noticeable increase in wood paneling on motor vehicles. This is not the kind your grandpa used to have on the sides of his station wagon, but more a display of plywood and particle boards designed to hold their vehicles together. Related posts: An…

SEDONA MOVES TO CANADA?

Pictured is the location the Canadian guy who now resides in Sedona is considering for the new City Hall that will house political and staff offices. While at first it may seem far removed, some residents agree that you can be right next door and still be far removed from issues of interest. At least at this new location, there would be no concern about dark skies, for the council and staff, that is. And having to conduct business within the confines of the walls of City Hall would mean council and staff would need to take up residence at…