While I was living in the White Mountains of Arizona, I had an opportunity to build a seven-circuit “Cretan” labyrinth, named after those found in ancient Greece on a friends property. The location was decided on the south side and down a short incline from her home. There were plenty of short old logs laying […]
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Women can be just as wild and wooly as men. The ladies of the “Wild West” in this post were notorious female gamblers. Fierce and strong as any man, but in a different way. In this time period women had to use their charms and wits instead of the brawn a man usually displays. Gunsmoke’s
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Written by Katarina Betterton Only a handful of settings exist in the world where you can be in two places at once. Even fewer exist that allow you to stand in four different states! In the southwest of the United States, however, you can stand in four separate states at once. It’s called the Four
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Curanderas, women who heal, have existed since time immemorial. Even in our modern era, their presence remains potent and indispensable. These chosen individuals believe in a divine calling, affirming their worthiness through dedication to God. Recognized as saints by the Catholic Church, curanderas command great respect. They have been granted by God’s grace, to intercede
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By Sarah Angileri Oh, the humble bean. We love them for being an affordable, tasty vegetarian source of protein. If stored properly, they keep almost indefinitely, too. From simple uses for canned beans to slow-cooker recipes for the dried variety, to love a bean is to step into a world of culinary possibility not
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Whether you are in the country or the city, learning how to stay safe is key to your mental and physical survival. In this post I focus on wilderness survival. What would be your first instinct if you suddenly realized you’d lost the trail or somehow took a wrong route back to camp, it’s getting
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If you are seeking an adventure, then this Northern Arizona outdoor activity will not disappoint. However, to soak in Arizona’s Verde Canyon Hot Mineral Springs, you will need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get there safely. Who can resist sliding into a basin full of clean, warm water, delightfully titillating your legs and arms? My
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