while charging our car in phoenix, we walked into a mall. . . . malls strive to be somewhere between boutique shopping and an amusement park, but never accomplish either
this is a lousy photo. . . you can even see my reflection in the window. . . but, eh, I like it
the theme at the mall this season. . . rebellion
We visited IKEA in Phoenix this weekend (actually Tempe). I don’t care how clever the Ikeans are. . . I’m not designing my house like this.
Smaland. . . . the magic forest.
IKEA has gone all-in on fake plants. They’ve pretty much given up on nature.
Pandas at IKEA explain China’s one child policy. . .
IKEA doesn’t say their crap is better for the planet. They say it’s better for People + Planet. People first, planet second. And the planet is a flimsy cut-out that looks like it had an algae overgrowth.
why is there a “best by” date? what happens when your water goes bad? do you throw it away?
Under the Arizona Falls is this suspicious drinking fountain.
To drink or not to drink?
Artificial falls in the middle of the AZ Canal. Very weird place with cool water that is fun to photograph.