One truth about Tucson is that you don't have to shovel sunshine. In addition to that, it is a marvelous place in many ways. One marvel is that many, who are born here, move away; but come back. Many who visit, go away; but come back to stay. People often talk to each other, at bus stops, in supermarkets, in the parks. Despite that, some people come here and bring the place they are from with them in their minds. It takes awhile for them to realize that they are no longer where they were. As Dorothy said, "We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto." Peace.
Love your post! Makes me want to come out to Tucson especially since I battled ice this morning going to my doctor's appointment. It was scary for a while but once you got on the main roads, it was ok. I love your line about not having to shovel sunshine. LOL I'm SO ready for spring but I think it's going to be a while. SIGH!!!!!! Glad to meet you George. Thanks for the welcome to Tucson!