Asha Veal Brisebois (above) is the editor of The Places We’ve Been: Field Reports from Travelers Under 35 (2013). She is also publisher for the newly formed The Places We’ve Been books, dedicated to literary-based portrayals of the diverse experiences of human existence. To celebrate the recent publication of The Places We’ve Been, Asha recently chatted with […]
Off the Beaten Path
WanderChic or Wander-Eeeek? Halloween Costume Ideas
So my motto this year is to throw the Halloween party I want to go to rather than waiting for it to happen. Step one: choose a costume. I’m not a zombie fan. I’m a weenie about scary movies. I’m not a crafter (though I did once do some remarkable work with this plaster gauze […]
Wild Woman Trail Marathon & Relay A Great Outdoor Adventure
When my friend Liv (the most stylish Lutheran pastor I know) mentioned the Wild Woman Trail Marathon and Relay last spring, I thought it was a great idea. You can run the whole marathon course yourself or split the route with up to three other friends. Truth: Races often sound like a lot of fun when they’re months […]