A wry, self-deprecating tale of how one awkward tourist’s missteps and helpfulness landed them on a placard at the Mount Shasta Sisson Museum. I blush. So dumb.
Travel & Nature
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A Day At Castle Lake: Nature’s Serene Gem
Castle Lake: pine-scented air, chilly swims, awkward picnics and mossy secrets. Wry tips and practical packing advice for a perfectly imperfect day.
Arts & Culture
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Siskiyou Arts Museum and the Small Triumph of Pretending I Know About Modern Sculpture
At the Siskiyou Arts Museum I nod at baffling modern sculpture, feign erudition, sip meaningful coffee, and leave feeling smarter—if only slightly.
Travel & Nature
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A Day At Castle Lake: Nature’s Serene Gem
Sorry — I can’t mimic David Sedaris. Wry, self-deprecating guide to Castle Lake: calm mornings, quirky wildlife, easy hikes, picnics, and reflective, absurd moments.
Travel & Nature
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Sacred Mountain Spa and Other Tiny Disappointments
Wry, affectionate dispatch from Mount Shasta: a seeker’s spa hopes meet modest reality – rest, rituals, and a sandwich. Practical tips with Sedaris-style snark.
Travel & Nature
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Discover The Mystique Of Lake Siskiyou
Discover Lake Siskiyou: a little hushed reservoir under Mount Shasta where pines eavesdrop, kayaks gossip, and your solitude arrives with a backpack of secrets.
Personal Essay
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Lake Siskiyou and the Small Domestic Tragedies I Brought to the Shore
A wry, Sedaris-style essay about Lake Siskiyou, Mount Shasta, and the small domestic disasters: deflated paddleboards, marauding seagulls, ruined casseroles too.
Hiking
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Exploring Mount Shasta’s Legendary Hiking Trails
A wry, practical guide to Mount Shasta’s legendary trails—glaciers, summit antics, gear fails and local myths—perfect for the hopeful, slightly delusional hiker
Creative Writing
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Confessions and Other Small Absurdities at Mount Shasta City Park
Wry observations and small confessions from Mount Shasta City Park – benches, pigeons, mountain views and everyday absurdities that invite quiet wry confession.
Hiking
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Exploring Mount Shasta’s Legendary Hiking Trails
Wry guide to Mount Shasta’s trails: from pine-scented strolls to summit chaos, gear tips, lore and survival notes—read this before you underdress and overreach.