Murder got me out the door for today’s run. Last week, it was reality TV. Before that, it was stories of human cloning and convenience store hijinks. From Agatha Christie mysteries to Emily Nussbaum’s excellent insights on reality TV in “Cue the Sun!” to Conan O’Brien’s thoughtful and absurd interviews (and endless co-worker bickering) on […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Justin Short I recently attended my first randonneuring event, so now it’s time to throw some pretentious sounding French cycling jargon at you. Randonneuring is a form of organized non-competitive long-distance cycling that is very popular in Europe. Riders are self-supported, though they are encouraged to work together to finish a
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Finding a Sauna in the Inland NW or Building Your Own Cover photo courtesy of Rebecca Hurlen-Patano By Chris Maccini Heated rooms have been enjoyed by cultures around the world for thousands of years, but the modern sauna was developed in Finland, where the word sauna originates. In fact, saunas are such an integral part
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Cover photo courtesy of Biolite A cool, techy alternative to an old-fashioned candle, the solar-powered LED Luci Candle glows and flickers like a real candle for up to 18 hours on a full charge. As light as a titanium cook pot with a blow-up design that makes it flat and highly packable when deflated, it’s
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Winter is time to play in the snow! Get outside and enjoy the quietness of the forest, as most plants are dormant and critters hibernate or take shelter from the cold weather. The colder season also brings along . . . you guessed it, colds. Colder weather taxes our immune system, which may be run
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles I’m just going to say it: winter sucks if you’re not into snowsports. I can only wax poetical for a short time on the watercolor-like afternoons that follow fresh snow before I’m pining for spring trails and garden boxes. I’ve spent whole winters trying to be patient; this winter
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Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation. It is a close contact team sport that is fast-paced, with a position on the field for every size of athlete. From the Olympics to international competitions, rugby is rapidly growing in popularity, as evidenced not only by its viewership rates on television, but
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By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Most kids really don’t mind how cold the weather is as long as they’re staying dry and warm enough—and they should be able to withstand at least 30 minutes of outdoor activity when dressed appropriately for winter. But there are still a few tricks to creating
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By Duane Ramsey Photos Courtesy of Climb for the Cure Some challenges in life, we choose. Others choose us. Cycling has always been a test of endurance—grit, determination, and a relentless push forward, even when the climb feels impossible. But no ride, no race, no grueling ascent could prepare our family for the battle my
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