During this busy summer season, the DRY crew has been on several road trips – both for work and play.  We’ve quickly become sick of seeing such an abundance of artery-splitting foods at convenience stores.  We wish we had a place nearby like Green Spot, a Dallas-based service station that offers an array of affordable organic, natural and fair-trade snacks.  Inside, find fresh sushi and sandwiches, DRY Soda, bright bouquets of local flowers and even free Wi-fi.  You can also fuel your car in a healthy way, with unleaded gasoline, diesel/biodiesel blends, and B100 biodiesel.  Green Spot is even hosting a farmers market, complete with food and wares from local producers.  Visit in-person or online at www.greenspotmarket.com.

Do you find the haze in Bejing discouraging?  Just watching the women’s marathon made us feel queasy for more than one reason.  If only all the athletes had PODs (personal oxygen devices) to give them a breath of fresh air!  A POD provides pure, portable oxygen for times when you need to “recharge, revive and relax.”  Housing 2.5 liters of 95% oxygen and 5% nitrogen, a POD gives its user 30-50 perfect breaths.  The extra boost of O “energizes tired muscles, stimulates brain activity and fuels the heart.”  We also appreciate its easy-to-use, eye pleasing design.  Get more information on this gold medal winning air at www.go2air.com.

Lotions and potions and serums, oh my! The lists of beauty products on certain Web sites are dizzying, bombarding the reader with surface-skimming info on too many products. If you agree, redirect your attention to Cult Beauty. The UK-based internet boutique aims to “bring transparent and extensive knowledge” of high-end wellness products to the public. Using a team of hand-picked experts and celebrities, the site offer comprehensive information on hero items, giving the consumer a less-breadth, more-depth look at the chosen lines. The company does not allow ads on their site, so all published information remains as unbiased as possible. Although their online store isn’t available in the US, pay them a visit to broaden your beauty knowledge. www.cultbeauty.co.uk