Hip little Tucson heats up

[Ptah]

Janis Cooke Newman

May 5, 2013

The local bookstore (an independent) hosts both a Steampunk book group and a
Democracy and Dissent book group. The Food Conspiracy Co-op, way more crunchy
than any Whole Foods could ever hope to be, carries gray toothpaste in little jars
and shampoo that's formulated for dreadlocks. There's a guy at the Saturday
Farmers' Market who roasts his own coffee - he learned from the founder of Peet's.
And the local bike shop, Bicycle Inter-community Art & Salvage, shuts down every
Monday for Women, Transgender and Femme workshop day.

Portland? Or perhaps, "Portlandia"?

Nope, Tucson. Yes, that Tucson.

This smallish southwestern town, better known as a jumping-off point for the
Saguaro National Park, has turned into a surprisingly hip little burg. A kind of
Portland without the rain. A Mission District without the attitude
(and without the long lines for restaurants).

http://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/article/Hip-little-Tucson-heats-up-4484163.php?t=69177aa32f

[niyad]

1. problem is, it is in arizona

[Ptah]

2. That's not a problem. I like it here.

[Kali]

3. actually, no. that isn't a problem

it is a benefit.

[LeftyLucy22]

6. I definitely see your point. Brewer, Arpaio, nt

[Ptah]

7. This is about Tucson.

Not the state government,
Not the sheriff from 120 miles north.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

8. Yes it is! Tucson is a diffrent place!

It is 4th Ave.!

It is Gabby Giffords ( Who likes to kick it in my neighborhood! )

[NV Whino]

4. OMG!

John Wayne is whirling in his grave.

[Bluenorthwest]

5. Been true for years. I love Tucson.

Also, very amazing sunsets, high drama each night. It is on the list of places I could live I don't care for the heat but it does great things for the aches and pains....

[Lady Freedom Returns]

9. Don't forget the sunrises!

I can so take the heat after sending 34 years of my life in humidity 60% during the Summer! Less water in the air is GREAT!