A Giant Psychic Vortex in the Middle of Arizona

• #toc_item_0 • ['7 Minutes of Terror': How the Perseverance Rover Will Land on Mars Today](#toc_item_1) • [Take Me to Your Leader](#toc_item_2) • [Arizona’s Trippiest Desert Is One Huge Psychic Vortex (Supposedly)](#toc_item_3) • [Far Out](#toc_item_4) • [The Little-Known Black History of West Las Vegas and the “Black Strip”](#toc_item_5) • [Read More](#toc_item_6) • [Thrillist's Guide to Portland, ME](#toc_item_7) • [Listen Now](#toc_item_8) • [This Baileys Irish Cream Is Making Me Feel Svelte](#toc_item_9) • [Drink Up!](#toc_item_10) *Header 728x90 [] I am not a professional psychic, but I do have an uncanny knack for knowing when I feel personally demoralized, and I’m very good at projecting that feeling onto the world in a way that makes it seem like I’ve stumbled on some kind of cosmic revelation. Maybe it’s something about the pandemic, or the internet or something, but I think we’ve all developed more of a tendency to imagine both that no one will ever know our pain and also that our experience is universal. Call it pandemic solipsism, call it February, call it simply, “agita.” Because I’m so painfully self-aware, I’ll try not to fall into that trap and I’ll speak only for myself when I say that this time of year, no matter what I do, my face always feels like it’s asleep and no amount of pasta will ever feel like it’s enough. I can only imagine that some of you are living your best life… dutifully wearing your masks to Equinox… joining wine-of-the-month clubs… taking a social media cleanse to focus more on your Tantric yoga practice, and I’m proud of you, genuinely. But for those of you who feel like you’ve turned into a stuffed ottoman with rickets, let’s acknowledge that, and remember that tomorrow is a new day. To make today a little more interesting, check out some of the out-and-out treats that Thrillist has cooked up for you. From news about the Perseverance Rover that’s landing on Mars today… to an investigation of the psychic vortex (that’s psychic NOT polar) in Arizona that has some pretty major ~*vibes*~... an article about the “Black Strip” in Las Vegas… a new podcast episode… and a new lo-cal Baileys Irish Cream! Just thinking about a vortex, a Mars landing, and a lo-cal Baileys Irish Cream has restored my faith in the future. I was beginning to think that my daily walk between Prospect Park and the Gowanus Canal was all that was left of the outside world. Off to draw up a blueprint of my future apartment on Mars. I’m thinking Dutch Colonial, but with a modern twist. Remember, we’ll always have Mars, [-Ned Riseley, Newsletter Contributor]( [ [( backyard observatory [] ['7 Minutes of Terror': How the Perseverance Rover Will Land on Mars Today]( It’s an exciting day. The car-sized rover, Perseverance, is landing on Mars, after its seven-month trip. Its goal is to do some investigating of ancient life on the planet. Making the arrival all the more momentous is the fact that once it gets there, it has to endure “seven minutes of terror” before it gets from the atmosphere to the ground. “Seven minutes of terror” is what I call the second half of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird,” but I think this is going to be a little different. What’s your idea of “seven minutes of terror”? Sound off in the comments! [] [Take Me to Your Leader]( [( *Sponsored Ads List [( travel [] [Arizona’s Trippiest Desert Is One Huge Psychic Vortex (Supposedly)]( Sedona is not just a place with beautiful nature and a lot of stores where kaftan-clad white women named “Ranni” sell silver jewelry and ocarinas. It’s also a place with VORTEXES, which are basically areas where the energy is really intense. Apparently, a psychic channeler named Page Bryant determined the vortex’s locations in 1980. Whether you’re visiting Cathedral Rock or the Chapel of the Holy Cross, or getting a sensual massage from someone named “Roof” who owns a lot of African masks, Sedona is a place with potent and powerful energies. I know it sounds like I’m kidding, but I do believe in this stuff, and I’m excited to go to the mesas and listen to the call of the wild ASAP. I love vortexes and you can too. [] [Far Out]( [( [( travel [] [The Little-Known Black History of West Las Vegas and the “Black Strip”]( Coincidentally, the last time I went to Sedona, I followed it up with a roadtrip to Sin City, which I’m going to go out on a limb and say doesn’t have any vortexes of any kind. It’s just pure amoral blank space, energetically. There's magic there, but it’s the kind of magic that leads to people drinking Big Gulps for seven hours in front of a slot machine or paying $30 for three slices of stale Sbarro pizza in a windowless food court. I wish I had known about some of the more interesting history of the city when I’d gone, but better late than never! I’m excited to read this article about the glamorous “Black Strip” of Las Vegas, now known as the Historic Westside. From wonderful restaurants to the West Las Vegas Arts Center, the area is rich with history and culture, and locals only want to keep expanding the area’s legacy. [] [Read More]( [( *720x300 Ad Banner [( podcast [] [Thrillist's Guide to Portland, ME]( Host Wil Fulton tastes some Maine delicacies (Moxie Soda, Red Snapper dogs) with Editorial Assistant and Mainer [Liz Provencher](; Krista Tripp details her job [catching lobster](, as one of the few females in the industry; Loren Coleman of the [International Cryptozoology Museum]( talks about his favorite Maine cryptids; a member of [Allagash Brewing]( talks [Portland craft beer](; Cookbook Author and Portland-based food writer [Mindy Fox]( gives restaurant, bar, and outdoor activities picks; we hear from a few people who have relocated to Portland from big(ger) cities around the country. [] [Listen Now]( [( [( drinks [] [This Baileys Irish Cream Is Making Me Feel Svelte]( We’ve all been there. You’re downing your fourth Baileys Irish Cream cocktail, when suddenly you remember the calorie count. Well, worry no more, because Baileys is releasing a new Irish Cream with 40% less sugar and calories. It’s called “Baileys Deliciously Light” and you can purchase it on its own or as part of a gorgeous cocktail set. One of the cocktail sets even comes with tea bags and a personalized video from Neil Patrick Harris. Why? I don’t know, but doesn’t that make you want to read more?! [] [Drink Up!]( [( *Footer 728x90 Thrillist Editorial - Favorable reviews cannot be bought. Read our [Terms & Conditions](, [Privacy Policy]( Delivered by Thrillist.com, 568 Broadway, Suite 507, New York, NY 10012 [212.966.2263]( Sent to {EMAIL}. Add themove@newsletter.thrillist.com to your safe-sender list so our emails get to your inbox. [View On The Web]( [Content Settings]( [Unsubscribe](