CactusInvasion's Journal: Grand Ave

I had to drive across Phoenix to get to a marriage party for an old friend. As part of my trip, I spent quite a bit of time traversing Grand Ave. It was sunset, cruising through this strange mix of Industrial complexes, run-down strip malls, and strip joints. Crowded House's "Don't dream it's over" comes on the radio, and I cruise along, dreaming I'm in a movie montage. The ground rolls slowly, the cars never change position, the lights are never red, and we just keep rolling. The urban wasteland watches as we pass it by.