With summer just around the corner, dog owners are anxious to get their pets—and themselves—off the sofa and out into the glorious land of blue skies, fresh air and endless... Read more >>

It’s summertime and whether you’re trying to maintain your workout regimen while traveling to a balmy locale or you are just trying to stick to it regardless of your own city’s... Read more >>

For humans, Independence Day generally means fun—or at least a barbeque and time off from work. But thanks to fireworks, the Fourth of July can be the scariest night of the year for dogs. The... Read more >>

The heat wave in NYC snapped last week, but it’s still pretty hot outside and it won’t be cooler for a while. No matter where you live though, summer is here, with all its heat and... Read more >>

You probably don’t ever think much about it. It’s just sort of there, humming quietly in the background, like the Internet or The Price Is Right. You may even take it for granted. But in... Read more >>

This past week was the hottest of my life—and I’m from Tucson. I suppose the main difference is that in Tucson we had some sort of cooling system, whereas in Seattle we have a faucet and a... Read more >>

1) Aromatherapy: use pure rose or sandalwood oils. You can even spritz these cooling oils on your skin. 2) Eat lots of sweet, juicy fruits—avoid sour fruit. 3) Avoid spicy or salty food. 4)... Read more >>

“Should I go away and leave you alone for awhile?” Sure doesn’t feel like an invitation for a romantic interlude. Asking my husband this little question is my way of telling my man... Read more >>

When I think of summertime, I think of lemonade stands, sand in my bathing suit, and three blissful months during which it’s okay to eat ice cream every day. But sultry weather gives rise to... Read more >>

Heat. Melted chocolate on the kitchen counter. Hand prints fading silently down the hall. Heat. Bare skin clinging to furniture warmed needy and soft. The release holding pools of sweat that feel cool... Read more >>