I originally posted this photo taken along Anini Beach Road as part of a slide show in June. At that time, I said that there’s very little traffic on Anini Beach Road once you get past the county park. We walked to the end of the road and the further we went, the fewer people we saw. This photo was taken where the paved road turns to dirt. There are houses on one side, beach on … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—Anini Beach beckons as winter closes in
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Behind the story of Dead to the Last Drop
“Dead to the Last Drop” is the latest release in the New York Times bestselling Coffeehouse Mystery series. The series is written by Cleo Coyle, which is a pseudonym for the husband and wife writing team of Alice Alfonsi and Marc Cerasini.“Dead to the Last Drop” departs from a couple of series traditions. First, this story incorporates elements of a thriller into the … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Dead to the Last Drop
Santa letter email scams are back for the holidays
The first Santa letter email arrived the other day. It reminded me that parents looking for a unique gift might see the Santa letter email as an opportunity to create a memorable holiday. In a utopian world, that email signaled the beginning of a season filled with joy and giving. Sadly, it also signals the start of the holiday scam season. I first covered Santa letter email … [Read more...] about Santa letter email scams are back for the holidays
Friday Fotos—a trip to Salt Pond Beach on Kauai
Our trips to Salt Pond Beach on Kauai are always fun. We take a picnic lunch, grab a table in the shade, and enjoy the warm breezes, the sunny skies, and, or course, the crashing surf. This shot was taken back in May when we were there and needed to be out of the condo while we were having some work done. After a trip up to Kokee Beach Park, we came down out of the cold to the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—a trip to Salt Pond Beach on Kauai
Five best holiday shopping tips to stay safe
The holiday shopping season starts earlier every year. Unfortunately, the season of peace and love also brings plenty of opportunities for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) posted a list of ten holiday shopping tips on November 20. I’ve pared down the list to my five favorites. Unless otherwise noted, the links in my Five … [Read more...] about Five best holiday shopping tips to stay safe