Half-day Getaway

You oughta take a half-day and hit the trailhead—I'm sure there's snow on the ground,' said David, a friend from work who's home rests afoot of Pima Canyon Trail, Tucson. I closed the office, grabbed my gear and drove north for 40 minutes. Small patches of ice and snow were visible; the bitter wind kept my eyes flush with tears. Turkey vultures and a camera on a brisk Tucson weekday gave me the boost to fulfill my numerous creative projects that month.