Dear Positron,

I'm happy to hear that you haven't let Tucson slip from your memory. Despite the constant influx of newcomers, it's better than ever for cycling, largely because the efforts of the Tucson/Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee are favorably received by the head of the Tucson DOT, Jim Glock. We've got new crossings (with lights) across many major roads, so my kids can pedal to the park and never have to ride on a busy street.

I visited DC on my book tour, and was on the Kojo radio show; he was very curious about my habit of packing a beer into my sleeping bag, and chewing khat with the natives in Djibouti. You can still hear the interview on my web site.

One more thing: it rained 2.5 inches last night. The summer storms are here, and Sabino Creek is a river.

Yours,
Jim