I’ll be in Phoenix next week.

It’s still snowing here in Seward’s Icebox, but I have an escape hatch: Phoenix, Arizona, where my daughter lives. At this time of year, Phoenix is a wondrous place, with sidewalks you can see and thus no need to wear cleats on your shoes. Also, you don’t have to shovel sunlight.

Which is why I’m heading there next week. Anyone interested in a meet-up?

I plan to take a walk every day to get out of my daughter’s hair, so would be glad to meet for coffee or a snack as long as it’s within walking distance. That pretty much limits us to Wendy’s, Barro’s Pizza or Lucky Doughnuts. I see no issue with that.

Those who don’t (or can’t) do junk food might manage with a lemonade or a fruit juice, plus maybe a baked potato to keep up their strength.

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