Icicle and snowman decorations don't represent Tucson. I have built exactly one snowman on Christmas — that was in 1987 when Tucson got 2.6 inches of snow on Christmas Day after an inch on Christmas ...

Imagine strolling through the desert on a hike at sunset. You’re so focused on making sure you don’t rub up against the prickly cactuses that you’re startled when it feels like a hand has reached up ...