Benjamin Franklin Quotes

Here are some Benjamin Franklin quotes that should be considered before voting in the upcoming election:

• "When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic"
• "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
• "Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins"
• "Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters"
• "Ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation to the prejudice and oppression of another is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy...An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to, and ought to enjoy"
• "I hope...that all mankind will at length…have reason and sense enough to settle their differences without cutting throats"

Atomic Cannon

About an hour's drive south of Quartzsite at the entrance to the U.S. Army's Yuma Proving Ground is an Atomic Cannon, a relic of the cold war...

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Quartzsite Boondocking

After a month in Las Vegas, I decided to spend a couple of days boondocking north of Quartzsite on my way to Gold Canyon, Arizona. Although I enjoy the amenities of full hook-ups, occasionally, it is nice to park out in the desert away from civilization. It is the quiet tranquility and the ability to gaze at the millions of stars in the night sky that make it such a great experience.

At this time of the year the area is not very crowded which makes it very easy to get around and not have to wait in lines. Although the town normally sees two million visitors during the winter months, the locals I have talked to are concerned about how the pandemic will affect business this winter, particularly, with the Canadian border closed.

Words of Wisdom

Back In Vegas

Having spent most of the summer away from big cities, I found myself needing to do some shopping, have maintenance done on the Jeep and get my next macular degeneration injection, so I have returned to Las Vegas where I know I can find everything I want.

Although masks and social distancing are still required, most stores and restaurants are open with certain limitations. You can even go to a movie theater with reserved seating (however, there are no new movies to watch as Hollywood has been shut down due to the pandemic). After leaving here, I will probably head to southern Arizona. It's hard to beat the winter weather there, plus, I have friends in the area to regale/bore with my tall tales and feats of daring-do.