Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone gave to Kathy. She truly appreciated them! This week, I’m taking you back to a place we visited in January for my birthday. I wanted to visit a National Park, but didn’t want to drive for days to get there. We combined a trip to Joshua Tree National Park with a planned visit to Palm Desert for one of those great one-day out-and-back … [Read more...] about A Tree That’s Not a Tree?
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Writing and Contest News
Writing NewsAugust was a hectic month in many ways, but during the last half of the month, writing was not on my 'things accomplished' list. If you read this month's post about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, you'll have a good idea of why. Realistically, the chances of the next Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery coming out before November are looking bleak. I'm … [Read more...] about Writing and Contest News
Traveling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Traveling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome After 12 years of warning you about digital dangers and scams, I'm taking an unexpected detour this month for an important reason. (It's also the reason The Snitch is a day late.) A few weeks ago, my wife was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a debilitating condition that causes extreme fatigue that doesn't improve with rest. … [Read more...] about Traveling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Traveling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
For most people, vacation exhaustion comes after the trip. But, when you're traveling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, that could happen before you even pack your bags.We'd spent months planning a road trip that would take us from San Diego to Astoria, OR (and back, of course). We had scenic places to visit. Restaurants that could accommodate our dietary requirements (gluten … [Read more...] about Traveling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Our Spontaneous Carlsbad Staycation: A Coastal Birthday Celebration
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you never planned. Last week, I mentioned our upcoming trip to Idyllwild. But when Southern California decided to crank up the heat, we quickly changed out plans. Mountain retreat? Not this time. Instead, we set our sights on the refreshing ocean breeze of Carlsbad, booking a hotel right along the iconic Coast Highway for a Carlsbad … [Read more...] about Our Spontaneous Carlsbad Staycation: A Coastal Birthday Celebration