"23"^^ . "2014-02-05T00:00:00"^^ . "18"^^ . . "18"^^ . . "Winter in Phoenix, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. When I am sweating in 120 degree summer weather, I think longingly to the 7 months out of the year that are a delicious 75 degrees. \n\nI love the smell of winter in Phoenix, yes the smell. It smells like orange blossoms and this perfume scent surprises me with every twist and turn. \n\nWhile I hate how they drive (can we please have a driving lane designated for snow birds?), I love how they make the streets come alive and make the businesses, events and festivals come together for entertainment of every shape and size. \n\nI love that I can wear sundresses in December. \n\nI love how I can climb Camelback Mountain in the dead of winter wearing nothing but shorts and a light pullover. \n\nI love all the events that happen, including the Fiesta Bowl, WM Open, Barrett Jackson and Spring Training. \n\nI love waking up in the morning and opening up my doors to a fresh breeze and birds chirping. \n\nI love that I can host parties on my patio in December. \n\nI love that I can read a book on my patio in December. \n\nI don't love the cost of living in the winter, but I do love that because of the tourist population in the winter months, the resorts can offer steal of deals in the summer for their loyal locals. \n\nI don't care what your opinion of Phoenix is. This city has amazing weather the majority of the year, tourists flock here to visit and we have every type of terrain just a drive away. #liveandlovelocal"^^ . . "5"^^ .