Author Archives: spiralmode

Keep Calm or Things Could Get Worse

Life happens fast. One day you’re here, and the next you’re gone. Not gone, gone, but gone because you’ve been arrested. Being arrested happens at the worst moments and we’re never fully prepared. It is completely understandable to be frustrated, angry, and emotional. However, in moments like this, we must try to remain clam. Being […]

You Won’t Believe How Homeless We Are

When you drive downtown in any city in Californian, there is at least one street that is home to the area’s homeless. These sections of towns are unclean, and people usually avoid them like the plague. Recently, you may have noticed an increase in the homeless population in California. There could be many factors that […]

It’s Not Just a Joyride

There are plenty of games and shows that like to dabble in the excitement of being a criminal. They’re fun and thrilling to watch as the character steals a car and goes on a high speed chase. Californians love to watch real life high speed chases on the news every chance we get. It’s the […]

Handicap Parking Laws

We all know the struggle of trying to find the perfect parking spot. During the summer months, it seems near impossible to find a good spot. The best spot are usually reserved for drivers with handicaps, and even then there are few of the spots still. It may be tempting to just park in a […]

Your Hot Rod Needs to Be Cool Too

There’s nothing worse than burning your hand on your seatbelt as you try to rush off to work in your oven of a car. In the winter we’re worried about warming our cars up. In the summer it’s the complete opposite. At least in the winter you can just bundle up, put on some gloves, […]

Suicide Rates in California: The Grim Truth

We don’t like talking about sad things or acknowledging some of the sad realities of this world. That is why when we log on to social media, we see happy faces and perfect lives. We don’t see people struggling, and we don’t see anyone posting a picture of them crying. A lot of people avoid […]

Get Your Paws Out of the Heat

We love taking our furry friends out for walks and they love it when we take them places. It’s fun to take them places, and watch the get all excited to explore and meet new people. California is currently heating up with the approach of summer and as responsible pet owners, we need to be […]

Chipotle Coming to California

It’s no secret that we love Mexican food in California. We love it so much we call it Mexicali food. We live for taco Tuesdays to keep us going through the week. We worship taco shops and, more importantly, taco trucks. As Californians we can get a bit stingy when it comes to good Mexican […]

California’s Fascination with Police Chases

There’s something about feeling excitement flooding through your veins that makes adrenaline rushes so addicting. It’s like a shot of energy straight to your heart. We love the rush, which is probably why we love drama. You can deny loving drama all you want, but the truth is that it is what keeps you watching […]

Father’s Day Even When They Are Absent

The perfect Father’s Day involves seeing your dad grilling up the perfect steaks. He’s manning the grill while you and your siblings play games and talk about all the awesome things your dad does. Your mom is gushing over your dad, and serving everyone ice tea and lemonade. The weather is nice. The skies are […]