The first time I heard about fibromyalgia was about thirty years ago. A man I worked with explained how much pain his wife was in and how there were no treatments. Fast forward to a few weeks ago when my wife was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and I felt like I was living that bad joke, "it's déjà vu, all over again."As we sat in the doctor's office, trying to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Fight Chronic Illness Scams
Scrivenings
Writing News and Contest Info
Snoozing on the jobI'd hoped to have better news as far as the new Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery goes, but between learning to adapt to dealing with Kathy's chronic fatigue syndrome, preparing for the road trip we'd been planning for nearly a year (a celebration for me after completing prostate cancer treatment), and keeping up my blog, I've gotten little … [Read more...] about Writing News and Contest Info
Tips to Avoid Chronic Illness Scams
medica shield protection planFor a kid who grew up watching the space race, the idea of America being able to land a man on the moon was simply incredible. What I learned in those formative years was that science, technology, engineering, and math were the way forward. It's a belief I still hold.In medicine, those advancements led researchers to develop … [Read more...] about Tips to Avoid Chronic Illness Scams
Embracing Fall with a West Coast Leaf Tour
We're currently on our way to Brookings, Oregon. Our route will take us along California's famous Highway 1, where we'll be treated to breathtaking views—the stunning coastline, majestic redwood forests, and something surprising—autumn colors. When we began planning our trip, we never imagined that we would be embracing fall on a West Coast leaf tour. All we need now is a … [Read more...] about Embracing Fall with a West Coast Leaf Tour
The Redwoods are Calling!
The Redwoods are CallingWe're currently in Willits, CA, the official Gateway to the Redwoods. There's a vibe in the air here, one that speaks of more rustic times when the speed of life was slower and simpler. Today, we'll tour the Avenue of the Giants, and then tomorrow, we head to Brookings, OR, the subject of today's post. I'll come back to the redwoods, but for … [Read more...] about The Redwoods are Calling!