Comments on: Memories made in Phoenix

By: Jackie Dishner

Jackie Dishner — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:28:05 +0000

Thank you all for sharing more memories, thoughts and comments about the city that I love. I’m glad to see the blog is opening doors. Let me know if there’s something you’re curious about. Maybe it’ll show up in a future post.

Jackie

By: Suzy Graven

Suzy Graven — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:18:48 +0000

I was introduced to Phoenix in 1969 when my sister and her family moved here from Nebraska. I’ve been a constant visitor and watched Phoenix grow.

Moving here from Houston (the 4th largest city); I see similarities both in growing pains and vision for growth. I think the biggest difference, for me , is that Houston is internal and Phoenix is external.

I love exploring and your blog has opened up so many interesting excursions and activities

Thank you,
Suzy Graven

By: Bonnie Mattick

Bonnie Mattick — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:58:24 +0000

Great memories of Phoenix. Amazing how reading those relieve the “heat stress” we are all feeling now. Thank you for sharing the stories with all of us.
Bonnie

By: Mimi Meredith

Mimi Meredith — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:17:17 +0000

What a wonderful way to think about our city! Thanks for sharing, Jackie.

For me, a favorite spot for the past eight years has been the Farm at South Mountain. It connects me to the area’s rural heritage just as the canals connect us to ancient desert dwellers. It’s a great place to slow down a bit and shift perspective.

By: Barbara McNichol

Barbara McNichol — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:05:26 +0000

Let me add one of my favorite memories of Phoenix. In the fall of 2001 (post 9/11 and all that entailed), the Biltmore offered unbelievable prices to attract people to enjoy the property. What could be better place, I told my husband, to celebrate my 50th birthday. It seemed we practically have the place to ourselves. I still have the Frank Lloyd Wright coasters and lots of photos taken there. A haven in the desert.