Remember that TV show, When Animals Attack!? The shockumentary, which aired in the mid-90s, began each week with the narrator cooly saying, “The following program contains graphic footage of animals attacking humans.” What followed was a series of clips, sometimes from home video, sometimes professionally filmed, resulting in increased paranoia and anxiety amongst folks considering […]
Trippin’ Out
I Tried the Sensory Deprivation Float Tank at Relax Lab in East Texas – Here’s What Happened.
To say that 2020 was a stressful year is an understatement. Many of us are looking forward to a less chaotic year in 2021 by making stress-reduction and relaxation a priority. Maybe you’ve been thinking of taking a few yoga classes or beginning a meditation practice. These are great options, and both have proven physical […]
Why You Should Make Travel a Priority in 2020
Travel has changed my life for the better in many, often unexpected, ways. For me, getting out and exploring new destinations is exhilarating; there’s nothing more exciting or rewarding than discovering a new place. People have their own reasons to travel and their own styles. Some travel with reckless abandon, living in the moment, being […]
The Gift of Travel
Finding the perfect gift can be challenging. Aside from crowded shopping malls and dizzying arrays of products, the pressure to make the ideal selection can leave even the most seasoned shopper stressed out. This year, why not give the gift of travel? I’m not necessarily talking about a new piece of luggage (although that’s okay) […]
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Constructing the Perfect Charcuterie Board
Appetizers are the new dinner party. Small plates, snacking, and shared meals are all the rage as restaurant-goers, and home diners are turning away from overwhelming portions and looking for something different. Enter the charcuterie board. If you’re looking for a simple and elegant spread, ditch the traditional menu at your next gathering and instead […]
5 Trips Everyone Should Take
Everyone needs a vacation. Time to reconnect with family and ourselves, with the added benefit of and recharging the brain. We also know that many people don’t take all of their vacation time – gasp – despite proven health benefits, both physical and mental. If that’s not enough, vacations are fun, and you don’t have […]
Five Life Lessons Learned Hiking the Grand Canyon
The benefits of hiking are many. Physically, it’s excellent exercise, offering both cardiovascular benefits and muscle strengthening. Mentally, venturing outside and immersing oneself in nature is a proven stress buster. And no one can take in a panoramic view, listen to churning water as it tumbles over rocks, or gaze upon a field full of […]
Mind, Body & Nature: Reconnecting On the Trail
It’s February. The shock of transitioning from December’s freshly baked cookies and feelings of warmth to January’s cold offerings of kale and guilt is fading. Resolve for resolutions and goals set on January 1 may be fading too. So, what were those resolutions? Improve fitness? Reduce stress? Spend more time meditating or in prayer? What if I told […]
In Praise of the Roadside Attraction
I’m a sucker for a roadside attraction! World’s Largest Ball of Twine? Count me in! Spam Museum? You bet! Creepy clown motel? Er, maybe not. Roadside attractions began popping up across the country as long distance road-travel became more practical and popular in the 1920s. Americans soon began a decades-long love affair with the road trip […]
Declutter Your Mind on the Trail
It’s February! The warm fuzzy feelings of December have been traded for winter’s bitter cold, kale, and guilt. Decluttering has become all the rage, and #konmari is trending. I’m all for cleaning out those closets, but why not take some time to declutter your mind? A cleanse for your soul. The trail is the perfect place for […]
