tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.comments2023-03-31T05:42:45.475-07:00PHXosophicalMssss. Championhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471671347417693343noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-72808706052247687992016-10-22T21:02:14.546-07:002016-10-22T21:02:14.546-07:00YES!!!! And my hope is that when older women espec...YES!!!! And my hope is that when older women especially speak out, it will give strength to those women in their teens and 20's especially, who are just beginning to work or starting their careers. Thank you for your comment.Mssss. Championhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471671347417693343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-44433448434251997682016-10-21T21:10:44.709-07:002016-10-21T21:10:44.709-07:00Although this election has been horrid a bazillion...Although this election has been horrid a bazillion different aspects, it has revealed that women feel comfortable - at least on social media - calling out the inequities that still divide women from men in this nation. Outside of my classes on women's literature or women and media, I don't recall seeing - or hearing - so many women speak openly about the inequities or mistreatment that we have - tolerated? - silently endured? for many years. America has come a long way, but this election shows we have leagues to go. It also shows that women have the numbers to get shit done. efg32https://www.blogger.com/profile/15286672213743621372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-34370244138308081532016-09-23T04:51:54.330-07:002016-09-23T04:51:54.330-07:00Hahahahahaha. Read it. Hear it. Believe it. You ...Hahahahahaha. Read it. Hear it. Believe it. You just illustrated how activist commitment is NOT like political careering (forget misspelling, when in need, just make words up)! <br /><br />Activists gotta act. Politicians gotta duck. <br /><br />It's clear why you're among "The Best"! Keep it up!!!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814367466604223911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-3525680885529586792016-07-26T13:06:15.915-07:002016-07-26T13:06:15.915-07:00Awesome. Awesome. 2BSherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556922162634366263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-35920724894222038192016-07-26T09:07:53.990-07:002016-07-26T09:07:53.990-07:00BRAVO! BRAVO! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15050803725187481060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-91368222160032020382012-11-03T08:21:05.733-07:002012-11-03T08:21:05.733-07:00While Hume remains obnoxious, someone else at his ...While Hume remains obnoxious, someone else at his paper seemed to enjoy staying and eating well in Central Phoenix: http://www.thestar.com/travel/northamerica/article/1281351--u-s-travel-six-great-meals-in-phoenix-arizonaPHX Rail Foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715589488480739382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-81516538887505274382012-10-19T05:58:27.481-07:002012-10-19T05:58:27.481-07:00You were far too kind to Hume. What a load of rubb...You were far too kind to Hume. What a load of rubbish his column was, especially his claim that no one rides light rail. Its consistently high ridership, which continues to grow even four years after its launch, is one of Phoenix's biggest and most unexpected success stories.PHX Rail Foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715589488480739382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-17899367557095040262012-06-30T11:23:36.446-07:002012-06-30T11:23:36.446-07:00Wow. I refer to periods like this as "being u...Wow. I refer to periods like this as "being up in my attic." Yes, referring to the brain. Sometimes it sucks, but as you point out, sometimes it actually leads to a purge and reorganization of attitude, of rationale and, eventually, to some peace.efg32https://www.blogger.com/profile/15286672213743621372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-3845876859056966912012-06-30T08:16:35.782-07:002012-06-30T08:16:35.782-07:00I needed that. Thank you.I needed that. Thank you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251470567962664109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-997629285257010382012-05-12T20:10:03.292-07:002012-05-12T20:10:03.292-07:00Wow, Anonymous, thanks so much for reminding me th...Wow, Anonymous, thanks so much for reminding me that I have a vagina. Yes, these bills ARE about the best interests of children - you are correct. Which includes in many cases dealing with abusive men who utilize coercive control measures to continue to abuse women through the legal system - thus hurting their children in the process. Sometimes it is NOT in a child's best interest to have a parent involved in their life. Read the news. If you don't think domestic violence is a huge issue in our state - and world for that matter - you need to wake up. And in the future, I would appreciate you using your real name if you'd like to leave a comment. You know mine.Mssss. Championhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471671347417693343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-42954127692646594002012-05-12T19:02:17.931-07:002012-05-12T19:02:17.931-07:00These bills are not about women so get over yourse...These bills are not about women so get over yourself. These bills are about children and their best interests. As the producer of vagina monologues you should understand that something was put in there to make a baby come out. Both of you made the baby and that baby should have a life with both parents. Power is not in the vagina it is in the family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-58257523643702148312012-02-26T00:00:04.629-08:002012-02-26T00:00:04.629-08:00Fantastically written! I applaud you for taking t...Fantastically written! I applaud you for taking the time, energy and passion for this cause! Clapping!amyjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826990592468119892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-41260454857443647982011-09-06T13:32:14.531-07:002011-09-06T13:32:14.531-07:00Ms Champion, Have you seen Derek's bike shop i...Ms Champion, Have you seen Derek's bike shop in Garfield? Derek is the founder of Hoodride that used to be on 5th Street next door to MADE art boutique but has since moved to a backyard in Garfield inside of an upcycled container. It is a great example of your dream for vacant lot activation right here in PHX. I, too, am a big fan of the re-purposed container, storefronts! Let's do it!!!Kenny Barretthttp://www.facebook.com/phxVOSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-73376073494543607512011-09-06T00:27:25.193-07:002011-09-06T00:27:25.193-07:00Thanks, Dwayne! There is a giant rum-filled cocon...Thanks, Dwayne! There is a giant rum-filled coconut with my name on it at the end of this week! And ditto to you. Hope you're hanging in there with the construction. :-)Mssss. Championhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471671347417693343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-45549713112091650772011-09-06T00:01:37.904-07:002011-09-06T00:01:37.904-07:00Great work friend! We appreciate all you do for do...Great work friend! We appreciate all you do for downtown.Dwaynehttp://www.thebreadfruit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-17273690812920518672011-09-05T12:07:03.472-07:002011-09-05T12:07:03.472-07:00Steve,
Every downtown has "districts" a...Steve,<br /><br />Every downtown has "districts" and the same can be said for Downtown Phoenix. The point I was/am trying to make, is that the now 2 distinct downtowns - need to become 1 big downtown - (with the addition of districts people come accustomed to, i.e. "arts district") - by filling in all the gaping holes that create the feeling of separation. Though I know it will get there over time with the right leadership, the key is to creatively use the empty space in the interim until this development can happen.Mssss. Championhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471671347417693343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-88222199313337502082011-09-04T16:35:23.562-07:002011-09-04T16:35:23.562-07:00There is no true downtown aka "commerce cente...There is no true downtown aka "commerce center"(law firms, offices, banks, government buildings) in many U.S. cities that can become an active engaged environment. Los Angeles downtown, San Francisco near Embarcadero Center, Austin, even Tucson. People have to get the district concept. Forget whatever you are calling downtown i.e. Renaissance Center, CityScape, the various places where balls are hurled, they are places for commerce on a level that only provides the ability to feed people at lunch and maybe give them a place to rest their head for a couple nights, or learn about sustainable practices at a meeting at the Convention Center.<br /><br />The smartest thing I've heard in years was when Cindy Gentry coined the name "Market District", which hasn't grown enough yet to stick. That's too bad. At least one of your clients ought to get that and join up with the others.<br /><br />In all these cities, people travel even a short distance out of the downtown to the districts. Yes, the infill is important, but it's how you get OUT of the downtown that determines activity, and gives small business the chance to thrive. It also avoids the D.P.P. noose.<br /><br />Screw downtown. Think District.Steve Weisshttp://www.candidlandscapes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-45326208046618324372011-09-04T13:54:51.367-07:002011-09-04T13:54:51.367-07:00Then you'd LOVE Parking(ing) Day Phoenix! It&#...Then you'd LOVE Parking(ing) Day Phoenix! It's on Sept. 16 and you can find the info and event on FaceBook!Mssss. Championhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471671347417693343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-52224005797840178552011-09-04T12:22:10.046-07:002011-09-04T12:22:10.046-07:00Small desert friendly parks, at least until someon...Small desert friendly parks, at least until someone decides to build something appropriate on them. Interesting, inexpensive shade structures and desert trees.<br />Linda HBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-61312491671793682122011-07-19T21:26:47.874-07:002011-07-19T21:26:47.874-07:00Thanks for your comment!Thanks for your comment!Mssss. Championhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471671347417693343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-76104173503591855412011-07-19T21:08:39.903-07:002011-07-19T21:08:39.903-07:00iwould like to see it become more pedestrian frien...iwould like to see it become more pedestrian friendly, Most urban cities that I've visited have built around foot traffic. Now having said that I want to make it clear that no I don't want to "model" phx after another city and have us end up as a sad clone of some other great city. I think if we take what we have and develop a stronger community for pedestrian traffic it will help to build the community - I have lived in Gated communities in other states and honestly you are not any safer, Gated communities only really serve to reduce traffic. Think for a minute how many gated locations do you have the password or codes? I know I gave mine to newspaper delivery person, every member of my family had it as well as any handyman/repair sevice I needed.<br /> <br />When moving back to the phx area I stayed away from any HOA or Gated locations, I love walking storefronted streets- not strip mall sites- and walking into a store and having the owner greet me. I like that when I buy from him/her that they truly are appreciative and that my money will be used to build up their business. <br />I think foot traffic helps develop loyalty to local business and to the community, anyway I feel closer to that business when I see them growing and improving- First of all I am very happy fpr their success and feel that my meager dollars contributed over time.<br /><br />I would like to see phx also showcase the historical buildings, really connect the past to the present and really market that aspect of downtown, I know it is there already to some degree but I think it could be really showcased more and make it destination worthy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-54512991832412013352011-07-18T11:43:18.594-07:002011-07-18T11:43:18.594-07:00I'm happy to hear your family is enjoying down...I'm happy to hear your family is enjoying downtown! I take my kids to Civic Space Plaza to do those same things on a regular basis.<br /><br />This piece was simply about the design o CityScape, which I still think sucks, but we will hopefully as a city be able to learn from these mistakes and do things better with future developments.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.Mssss. Championhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471671347417693343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-68991246638488788072011-07-18T11:13:09.039-07:002011-07-18T11:13:09.039-07:00I live downtown and like cityscape. Not saying it...I live downtown and like cityscape. Not saying it couldn't be better, but it got leased, and is a great place to visit, and I feel makes living in the Orpheum Lofts more attractive, which helps with values.<br /><br />Cityscape feels safe. My kids play in the fountain. We sit and read books at the cafe type tables. We eat out in the restaurants. We shop at CVS when my kids have need medicine. My wife now loves Oakville and will get some groceries there to supplement bigger stores. <br /><br />I feel like Phoenix downtown gets better every day. Every day. And it's clean, feels pretty safe for my wife and kids, and is just a neat experience living downtown. <br /><br />I'm not saying it might have been designed better, but if it works commercially, and is as busy as I see it weekdays and weekends, I think it's great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-32152082831062575852011-06-12T07:30:52.580-07:002011-06-12T07:30:52.580-07:00This is a great recap- thanks for posting! While ...This is a great recap- thanks for posting! While I wasn't able to attend this forum, I have been to a few others and I'm so glad Greg Stanton is in the race. He's a genuine community guy who appreciates where Phx wants to be. I imagine if You were able to ask the questions you posed above, he'd be the guy on our side. Greg is my guy.....<br /><br />And yes, Get Registered and Go Vote!!!PrettyMonthOfJunenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550423928348021781.post-19850304474243587692011-06-11T21:46:40.089-07:002011-06-11T21:46:40.089-07:00I found your questions to be thought provoking. I...I found your questions to be thought provoking. If you have the opportunity for at least one to be asked at some future forum (these are not debates in any way shape or form), I hope that you report the answers. Unfortunately I have to miss Monday's "performance." <br /><br />I too feel that it is important to attend a number of these forums in order to help me explain to others as to why I support one of the candidates (and not SP2).Donna Reinernoreply@blogger.com