by Ryn Gargulinski | Jan 13, 2012 | Blogski Archives, column, danger, death, life, police, fire, law
Despite Tucson’s copious amounts of crosswalks, being a pedestrian in Old Pueblo means taking your life in your hands. Many motorists have neither patience nor tolerance for pedestrians, with 2010 Tucson Police Department statistics showing seven pedestrians hit and...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Sep 17, 2010 | Blogski Archives, danger, gross stuff, life, stupidity
People can be so dang rude. A prima donna plops herself in front of everyone standing in line at Fry’s. A guy sitting next to his date is ignoring her as he furiously texts someone else. A motorist who either forgot or did not bother to prepare for an upcoming turn...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Aug 30, 2010 | animals, pets, Blogski Archives, crime, danger, death, environment, gross stuff, life, police, fire, law
We are such busy, self-important people that we can’t be bothered with some seemingly trivial things – like a cat hit and left to die in a midtown intersection. Such was the fate of a calico feline the afternoon of Aug. 26, says The Hermitage Cat Shelter. At least one...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Aug 25, 2010 | Blogski Archives, crime, danger, death, life, police, fire, law, stupidity
The next time you feel like darting willy-nilly across the middle of the street on foot or on your bicycle, think again. Not only does such an action put you in danger of being mowed down by a street sweeper or mini-van, but you are now in increased peril of getting a...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Aug 17, 2010 | Blogski Archives, crime, danger, death, life, police, fire, law, stupidity
Two more Tucson intersections are now graced with the overseeing eye of photo enforcement red light cameras – that means two Tucson intersections will now be more nightmarish. The intersection of East Grant and North Swan roads is lucky recipient of one of the...
