Arnica Nation

Arnica Nation

When I fell skiing a few weeks ago, I wounded more than my pride. It was a full-blown face plant, with my arms outstretched and a ski pole in each hand. When I landed, I sprained my thumb. It wasn’t bad enough to keep me from skiing, but I made sure to get ice...
Wellness: And Gluttons Become Poor

Wellness: And Gluttons Become Poor

Under my kitchen sink sits an unassuming (if overpriced) green plastic bin that represents my salvation from years of guilt. Really, I’d always had the best of intentions to set up some kind of composting operation in my back yard. I’d hear friends talk...

H&H: Highwire Acts

This year, Valley theaters took even more than their usual quota of risks, staging adventurous pieces in provocative ways and, in many cases, unusual places. Herewith, a dozen shows that tested limits, challenged expectations—and surprisingly often, came in...