A Playground Anywhere

When we think about citizen engagement we don't usually think of it as "fun". I usually imagine angry citizens at a town hall or congress on your corner event. Or some of the wonderful people who thoug office sit ins were the best use of their tax dollars paying our salaries for jobs we couldn't do thanks to their "engagement". I digress. In Tampa, FL one group has come up with a fun way to engage citizens and join a community together. To me it underlines the point that community and involvement isn't just about expressing dissatisfaction, it's about enjoying ones place and neighbors. It's a short article. Enjoy! GOOD Maker Finalist: Swings Tampa Bay Puts a Whimsical Spin on Community Building GOOD | FEBRUARY 27, 2012 http://pulse.me/s/6nV5x

Comida

I am on the hunt for good Mexican food in the Phoenix area. I went to el barrio on 16th street over the weekend. A few people recommended this to me and while it was good it wasn't great. Excellent tequilas, decent food, terrible device. In a pla with so much Mexican heritage,where is all the good Mexican food?? Chicago and dc both trump what I've had out here. I suspect I'm missing the good stuff. Thoughts??