by Ryn Gargulinski | Nov 30, 2010 | columns and editorial
Sometimes you just know when a fellow motorist is going to be a real jerk. Tip-offs can include a bobble-head doll in the rear window giving other drivers the finger, mud flaps featuring naked women or bumper stickers that read: “Hit me and my owner hits back.” While...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Nov 23, 2010 | columns and editorial, writing
Tucsonan Lizzie Mead is filled with gratitude this Thanksgiving – even though her dog’s eye popped out. Even though her other dog had massive internal bleeding and needed his spleen removed. Even though Mead herself has not fully recovered from the hit-and- run that...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Nov 23, 2010 | columns and editorial, writing
Pima County is leading the pack in an extremely exciting category. Rabies. So far this year, we’re the No. 1 place in the entire state to be infested with this dread disease. Who says nothing fun ever happens in and around Tucson? From Jan. 1 through March 21, a total...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Nov 23, 2010 | columns and editorial, writing
‘I don’t speak English” is quickly becoming the most popular phrase in America. It’s already catchier than “Got milk?” and may even be surpassing the once funny and famous “Where’s the beef?” Never mind the whereabouts of milk and beef. We should ask instead when...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Nov 23, 2010 | columns and editorial, writing
One University of Arizona professor, geneticist and Ph.D. always knew he wanted to be some type of scientist. Many of his family members also hold advanced degrees and are professionals in the medical field. None of this is a surprise, of course, since the guy’s last...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Nov 23, 2010 | columns and editorial, writing
Bowling is sexy. But don’t take it from me, the gal who thinks it’s hot to pair a leopard skin jacket with combat boots. Take it from my boyfriend, who I am convinced would not be my boyfriend in the first place if we had not gone bowling on our first date. You can...
