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As someone who has extensively chronicled Salt Lake City streets through photographs over the past several years, I can say it's undeniable that there has been an uptick in graffiti.
So let's take a moment to reminisce about some of the recognizable Salt Lake sights that recently bid adieu (cue the Sarah McLachlan music for this oddball "in memoriam," as it's about to get quite emotional).
For all who struggle with coming up with answers at the dinner table for what you're thankful for, feel free to plagiarize and mention the often overlooked street signage and foliage that help make our city a better place to live.
To an outside observer, Utah has a strong reputation of being a dry monoculture. But when you peel back the "ah shucks" layers, you'll find exceptional creativity abounds.
If you are a tenant renting an apartment or a prospective home buyer, you don't have to be reminded that housing costs in Salt Lake City have been out of control the last few years.
At the end of each year's Utah legislative session, I am always reminded of Fox 13 government reporter Ben Winslow's recurring quip that "all roads lead to the Capitol."