No Burn Day

Like the previous holidays the past few years, Phoenix has opted to enforce a "No Burn Day" This year. Can I just say this is a joke, we should be able to sit around a fire pit or fireplace and enjoy our Holiday with friends and family. I don't see a reduction in city vehicles being driven, so why is it that a fireplace burning is any worse? With the reduction of travel on christmas alone, this should counter act any "burning" that would take place. Sending out inspectors to catch anyone burning seems like a waste of city funds, having them drive block after block seems like a unnecessary way to pollute the air. This needs to stop.

Fireplaces and Fire pits are ways for families to bound, they are ways to enhance the holiday spirit, and are ways to make each holiday special for children. I know personally growing up, my brother and i would hang around the fireplace while playing with our new gifts enjoying the warmth of the flames on a cold December day. Our Fire pit was used by our parents and grandparents to converse on the events of the morning. These were staples of our family and many more which have now been taken away.

I want our ability to enjoy a fireplace in December back, we need this now more than ever.

Until my next post, enjoy this Holiday Season with your love ones