That One Time I Barely Survived Hitchhiking
Right after I turned 18, my boyfriend and I were at Bentley’s coffee shop, and I was going to spend the night at his apartment at River and La Canada. Problem was, neither of us had a car and it was 11pm, so no buses. Being idiots, we naturally decided to hitchhike…
Heat Safety in the Desert
In the desert climate, heat causes more health problems than any other weather factor. Our soaring summer temperatures and low humidity can be a dangerous combination. Follow these rules to stay safe in the Arizona desert. Slow down. Your body can’t do its best at high temperatures and humidities.
Don’t dry out. Drink plenty of water while the hot spell lasts.
Don’t get too much sun. Sunburn makes the job of heat dissipation that much more difficult....
"Swamp Coolers" - the smelly secret to staying cool in the desert
What they are & How they work
SWAMP COOLERS 101
Evaporative (or “swamp”) coolers are the most economical method of cooling a house in a dry climate. The electricity is used to run a large fan and a water pump.
Swamp Cooler – diagram...
Photos of Tucson
Here are some pictures I’ve been meaning to take for years, but every time I go back, I forget. Well this time I remembered! And so without further ado, I present some of the odd sights of Tucson, Arizona (and the surrounding area).
the only good thing about Arizona
Um… what are they DOING?!?
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