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Related: About this forumHip little Tucson heats up
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
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Hip little Tucson heats up (Original Post)
Ptah
May 2013
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niyad
(113,049 posts)1. problem is, it is in arizona
Ptah
(33,019 posts)2. That's not a problem. I like it here.
Kali
(55,003 posts)3. actually, no. that isn't a problem
it is a benefit.
LeftyLucy22
(45 posts)6. I definitely see your point. Brewer, Arpaio, nt
Ptah
(33,019 posts)7. This is about Tucson.
Not the state government,
Not the sheriff from 120 miles north.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)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! )
John Wayne is whirling in his grave.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)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
(14,120 posts)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!