THE MIGHTY AND GLORIOUS DAUGHTERS OF ARIZONA....
May 11, 2007
Oh Dougal, Dougal, Dougal...
I enjoyed your entry on "The Sons of Sheffield"; I really did; however I found it quite facinating that you were quite so emphatic over the point that the word "Daughters" be left out; then, I took a second look at the entries, and all became clear; perhaps your women aren't much to write home about? Or... write away from home about?
NOT the case for my home state. Our women, it would seem, kick your women's...well you know.
First though, I know how you men get when you are left out or made to wait, so first let me share some of the wonderful men that have come from my native soil...
THE MEN:
- César Chávez - hailed as one of the greatest American civil rights leaders after Martin Luther King, Jr..
- Zane Grey - wild west author and novelist
- Frank Lloyd Wright - prominent architect of the 20th century
- Steve Allen - comedian, actor, composer, author, known as The Father of TV Talk Shows."
- Ted Danson - of "Cheers" fame
- David Spade - I ate dinner next to him once.
- Steven Spielberg - who I ran into at "Whole Foods Market" when he was visiting his mom for Mothers Day 5 years ago.
- Jim Adkins - lead singer and guitarist for the band Jimmy Eat World
- Chester Bennington - singer for the band Linkin Park
- Derrick Bostrom - Meat Puppets Drummer.
- Curt Kirkwood - Meat PuppetsGuitar vocals
- Alice Cooper - rock and roll singer , now owns semi strange local restaurant. His wife is nice.
- Dave Mustaine - frontman and founder of the metal band Megadeth
- Wayne Newton - the singer known as "Mr. Las Vegas"
- Richard Page and Steve George of the group Mr. Mister (Who can resist "Take these broken wings?)
- The Apache Kid - a famous outlaw
- Cochise - chief of the Chiricahua Apache
- Geronimo - Yes, that’s right, the one and only original!! He was leader of the Chiricahua Apache, and hero of the Native American Fight for respect and independence.
- Doc Holiday - gambler and gunfighter, known for his participation in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
OUR WOMEN...
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Sandra Day O'Connor - first woman Justice of the Supreme Court
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Erma Bombeck - author, newspaper columnist and humorist
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Stevie Nicks - singer with the group Fleetwood Mac. When we sit down for a pint, remind me to tell you about the day I didn’t get to meet her.
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Linda Ronstadt - singer-songwriter
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Tanya Tucker - country music singer
AND AS THINGS REALLY GET GOING...
- Michelle Branch - singer-songwriter, guitarist
- Jules Asner - actress and host of E!'s show Wild On!
- Lynda Carter - The original "Wonder Woman" also won Miss World U.S.A. 1972
- Barbara Eden - Of "I Dream of Jeannie" fame. Yes my friend, Jeannie came from Arizona.
- Jenna Jameson - Who has been called the world's most famous porn star,and/or the Queen of porn.
...SONS AND DAUGHTERS, MY DEAR DOUGAL....SONS AND DAUGHTERS....
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A fine dining location with a distictive western flare, this is one of my favorite places for turning happy hour into dinner. Located just north of the Scotsdale Fashion Square, it can be a little difficult to locate, and parking can sometimes be a challenge - but all worth it in the end!!
There is a bar menu for the bar area only, that is fantastic for happy hour - but come early!! The bar area gets PACKED with people, and very quickly. You may end up needing to give up on both the bar and the bar menu, and settle in for a regular table and a dinner menu; but there are worse fates in life, I promise you.
I normally come here with my friend Ed; he is a big, active guy and goes for main course dinners such as CHILEAN SEA BASS Roasted Crisp on Soft, Butternut Squash Risotto with an Ancho Chile Broth, or PORK Porterhouse Steak, broccolini, Spicy Red Chile Compound Butter.
For me however? I always, always, ALWAYS have to get the same thing here. Why? The Roaring Fork will always go down in my book for having THE BEST SALAD IN THE WORLD: A Toss of Field Greens, Pecans, Apple, Beets & Red Onion Vinaigrette with warm Goat Cheese. I promise you, this discription doesn't do it justice. It's amazing. So light it looks like there is no dressing on it, yet there is flavor on every bit. The salad is big, more than enough for a meal (not for Ed, but for me) and is only US$8.00 Heaven.
If any of you come to Phoenix, I will take you here for my favorite salad. :-) Ahhh....
There is a bar menu for the bar area only, that is fantastic for happy hour - but come early!! The bar area gets PACKED with people, and very quickly. You may end up needing to give up on both the bar and the bar menu, and settle in for a regular table and a dinner menu; but there are worse fates in life, I promise you.
I normally come here with my friend Ed; he is a big, active guy and goes for main course dinners such as CHILEAN SEA BASS Roasted Crisp on Soft, Butternut Squash Risotto with an Ancho Chile Broth, or PORK Porterhouse Steak, broccolini, Spicy Red Chile Compound Butter.
For me however? I always, always, ALWAYS have to get the same thing here. Why? The Roaring Fork will always go down in my book for having THE BEST SALAD IN THE WORLD: A Toss of Field Greens, Pecans, Apple, Beets & Red Onion Vinaigrette with warm Goat Cheese. I promise you, this discription doesn't do it justice. It's amazing. So light it looks like there is no dressing on it, yet there is flavor on every bit. The salad is big, more than enough for a meal (not for Ed, but for me) and is only US$8.00 Heaven.
If any of you come to Phoenix, I will take you here for my favorite salad. :-) Ahhh....
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