Email Author Craig Smith

2013 Stories by Craig Smith

• Murphy's Law

  published May 16, 2013

  Early last decade, a man stepped into an explosive role as the creator of the most recognizable exclamation in recent comedy history. Anyone... More >>

• Shots Fired

  published May 9, 2013

  Everyone who has tried it knows the feeling of that first lick of salt, followed by a shot of liquid that warms all the way down to the belly,... More >>

• The Puppy Bowl

  published May 2, 2013

  Here it comes again, the time of year for margarita-swilling and taco-munching. The time when we revel in the Mexican army's 1862 defeat of the... More >>

• Sip Hop

  published April 18, 2013

  For thousands of years humankind has embraced the art of combining yeast and the finest grapes to create the nectar of the gods. This... More >>

• Sunrise Sunset

  published April 11, 2013

  Have you ever had the feeling the world is a tuxedo and you are a sad pair of brown shoes? Phoenix Suns fans have. They sit patiently, for the... More >>

• Theoretical Speaking

  published March 28, 2013

  There are countless questions relating to our existence and the scope of truth and reality. It can be all too easy to gloss over those tough... More >>

• Riding Dirty

  published March 21, 2013

  Cave Creek and Carefree are gateways to old west living. Once you get past rush hour on the Carefree Highway and do a little exploring, you can... More >>

• Ancient Secrets

  published February 28, 2013

  If "Gangam Style" has left you feeling a little bit empty, maybe it's time to focus on a more enlightening form of Asian dance. Sure, the new... More >>

• A Horse of Course

  published February 21, 2013

  Long ago, when man first came to the Valley of the Sun, presumably he searched for food Mammoths, camels, ground sloths, and horses were all on... More >>

• Best Western

  published February 14, 2013

  The Valley's west side has been on the up-and-up in recent years. People are finding reasonably priced homes and, along with them, a steady... More >>

• Fine China

  published February 7, 2013

  Phoenix, like other American metropolises, holds a wide array of cultural diversity. Just about any ethnic food, music, or art form from all... More >>

• Flip for It

  published January 17, 2013

  When thinking of acrobatics, your first impressions might be of extremely well-lit gymnasiums, cold and sterile equipment, or some eastern... More >>

• General Motors

  published January 10, 2013

  We love our cars in Phoenix. With the spread of the land we occupy, how could we not? Miles upon miles are covered with various modes of... More >>

• Stand Up Indian Style

  published January 3, 2013

  Canada has given us some notable comedians throughout the years. They've formed a universal identity with their kooky and slightly off-kilter... More >>