Adventathon: 14

Hiking Guide I purchased a set of watercolors last week with the idea I’d put together a set of hiking maps for a new friend who recently moved to Phoenix. She and her family are the outdoorsy type and I knew they’d appreciate a series of trail maps. This...

Adventathon: 11

Namaste Bag Accessories A little known fact about living in the desert — you drink more water and sweat more than one could even imagine. It’s just part of life to always have a water bottle with you. The gym is no different, and I am particularly fond of...

Adventathon: 10

Namaste Bag I’ve noticed many friends in spin and yoga classes juggle a dozen little things in their hands coming and going. Keys, membership cards, iPods, water bottles, heart rate monitors, all seem to be jostled here and there in lieu of bringing in a big bag...

Adventathon: 9

Books! Yeah, these photos are terrible, but it is what you get with a Blackberry camera from 25 yards away. That is Barbara Kingsolver, one of my very favorite authors. I know, I know — I’ve already shared how much I enjoyed hearing her speak last month....