When Life Derails the Best-Laid PlansThe good news: Kathy and I just wrapped up an incredible road trip celebrating the end of my prostate cancer treatment!The reality check: Silly me. I fully intended to squeeze in writing time between scenic stops and hotel nights.Turns out, I vastly underestimated the "collapse into bed completely exhausted" factor of road … [Read more...] about Writing News
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A Road Trip Filled with Discoveries
Mt. Shasta and usTwo months ago, I wrote about our road trip and how we hoped to travel from San Diego to Oregon and back despite my wife's newly diagnosed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I was surprised when the comments—moving stories from people whose lives changed drastically because of CFS/ME, fibromyalgia, and more—started coming in.I'm relieved to say Kathy made … [Read more...] about A Road Trip Filled with Discoveries
Are You A Halloween Fan?
Picture this: You walk into Home Depot for a simple light bulb and suddenly you're in a zombie apocalypse. That's how I felt last Halloween when I made that very trip. To be fair, when I was a kid, I thought Halloween was a fun holiday. I got to dress up in a costume, go from house to house and collect candy, and then savor all that sweetness until it was gone. But over … [Read more...] about Are You A Halloween Fan?
Unmasking Halloween!
Image Credit: TERRY AMBROSEThis week, I'm taking a break from our road trip to dive into Halloween. I'm not a huge fan of the holiday—too many horror movies and too many too realistic zombies running around. (I know, that's a lot of too's!) In any case, while I don't get excited about today's Halloween, it's got some fascinating roots. And this week, I'm (pardon the … [Read more...] about Unmasking Halloween!
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Did someone say lighthouse? I know, a whole bunch of ears just perked up. Who doesn't love a lighthouse? Especially one that was once considered an engineering marvel. Yaquina Head Lighthouse isn’t just a guiding light for mariners but also an impressive piece of engineering history that has captivated visitors for decades. As lighthouse lovers, Kathy and I were thrilled that … [Read more...] about Yaquina Head Lighthouse