Would I do Wildflower Long-Course again? Yeah- but a little smarter...and if I get disc brakes... and granny gears. I did it in 2004, then not again until 2018. Literally, I have been wanting to go back since 2004. It is a wonderful and unique experience, with a few drawbacks and nuggets that you need... Continue Reading →
Writers’ Overuse Syndrome-How to Avoid Injury
After my long bike ride or run, I stretch out and head for my Normatec compression boots, kick back with a beverage (yeah, sometimes a Kiltlifter), a plate of nachos, and let the boots massage out the aches and pains from pounding the pavement or cranking the pedals. It's a planned, forced rest. Strapped into... Continue Reading →
When a FB Group Is Not a Good Fit
Writers need connections on social media to help find critique partners and places to share knowledge about the writing industry. But sometimes those connections are not helping advance your creative needs. I think we've all been there: you see a closed FB group, whose focus is an area writing you interested in. But you can't... Continue Reading →
What is Your Next Writing Race?
Somewhere between mile 5 and 6 on my run this week, when my headphones switched from the flute trills of McCarney and Wing's Live and Let Die to the raucous sound of Immigrant Song (Zeppelin), I was hit with both a rush of endorphins and a revelation about writing. Or maybe it was the beginnings... Continue Reading →
Paso Robles Winery Reviews (Continued): Sextant Wines
We entered Sextant through huge wooden double doors into a lovely long oval bar, where we were greeted by servers and a copy of the wine tasting menu. The atmosphere was relaxing, with wood carved waves on the ceiling enhanced by blue optic lights creating an illusion of flowing water overhead. We stood at the... Continue Reading →
Herman Story Wines- Our #1.5 Pick for Wine Tasting in Paso Robles
Why #1.5? I loved our visit to Herman Story Wines. It was a close tie for first (see here). And I just couldn't give it second! Read why below. Don't let the small room, cement flooring, and unpretentious attitude fool you. The wines at Herman Story Wines, named after the grandfather of winemaker and proprietor Russell P.... Continue Reading →