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The manufactured loyalty I just don't understand
I've always been an outlier when it comes to "hometown pride." You know that unspoken, often loudly proclaimed, obligation to pledge unwavering allegiance to the city you were born in or currently call home? Yeah, I've never quite grasped it. In fact, I find it a little… manufactured.
Sunset in the desert garden
Our arrival at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix was close to sunset. I was told that was the ideal time to visit because there's a light show at night where the desert and plants are lit up and magically dance to music. That is, the lights dance, not the actual plants. Not being familiar with a desert I ignorantly thought a cactus is a cactus. Not so! I got a chance to learn about the plants from all over.
My partner refuses to drive, insists we take a bus - no thanks!
It's a new relationship but my partner doesn't drive. I hate always having to drive and pick him up. He said we can take a bus to go on dates instead of me driving. Bus is incredibly inconvenient so I end up driving and it leads to fights. Should he become an adult and drive himself around?

Babes in (Buff) Boy Land

ADVICE: Callin' Collin

OPINION: Drew's Views

LIFESTYLE: Life of Leo

GOSSIP: Randal's Scandals

FOOD: Ben Appétit

LEISURE: Tanner's Travels

REVIEWS: Gabe's Faves

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