About Today: Escape the Cold 1/28/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor At least three times this week, someone has suggested to me that we all run away to a warmer climate. I've enthusiastically agreed each time. At this point? I'm just waiting for someone to come up with a plan.

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