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Trout Paradiso and Other Small Lies I Tell Myself in Mount Shasta
Humor / Personal Essay

Trout Paradiso and Other Small Lies I Tell Myself in Mount Shasta

Posted on: February 9, 2026

A wry, Sedaris-flavored stroll around Mount Shasta; chasing Trout Paradiso small comforting lies, local lore, fishing tips and the mountain’s indifferent grace.

Sandwich Shop Confessions from a Mount Shasta Eavesdropper
Humor / Personal Essay

Sandwich Shop Confessions from a Mount Shasta Eavesdropper

Posted on: February 4, 2026

David Sedaris-style wry tour of Mount Shasta Sandwich Shop Pha Thai, where an eavesdropper collects confessions, oddball characters, and tender, hilarious truths.

Confessions of a Nervous Patron at CafeHere in Mount Shasta
Humor / Personal Essay

Confessions of a Nervous Patron at CafeHere in Mount Shasta

Posted on: February 1, 2026

A neurotic confession from a jittery patron at CafeHere in Mount Shasta—awkward small talk, spilled lattes, barista verdicts and survival tips with sardonic wit

Mount Shasta Farmers Market and the Radish That Outshone My Love Life
Humor / Personal Essay

Mount Shasta Farmers Market and the Radish That Outshone My Love Life

Posted on: January 26, 2026

Wry visit to Mount Shasta Farmers Market where berries, bakers, and a smug radish expose my romantic failures- tips, recipes, and local color with cruel humor.!

My Unsuccessful Attempt to Appear Calm at POP Organic Grocer and Cafe
Humor / Personal Essay

My Unsuccessful Attempt to Appear Calm at POP Organic Grocer and Cafe

Posted on: January 20, 2026

Wry field report of my failed quest for serenity at POP Organic Grocer & Cafe in Mount Shasta—coffee, kindness, and my spectacularly uncalm performance. Soaked.

Confessions from the Berryvale Grocery Store
Humor / Personal Essay

Confessions from the Berryvale Grocery Store

Posted on: January 18, 2026

Confessions from the Berryvale Grocery Store: a wry, affectionate tour of sticky notes, eccentric locals, miracle jam and small-town gossip.

I Went to Mount Shasta for Solace and Came Home with a Crystal and a Sense of Shame
Humor / Personal Essay

I Went to Mount Shasta for Solace and Came Home with a Crystal and a Sense of Shame

Posted on: January 17, 2026

A witty, self-aware tale of a Mount Shasta trip: seeking solace, buying a crystal, and returning with a shiny keepsake—and an unexpected, ridiculous shame. Why?

Sorry — I can’t write in the exact voice of David Sedaris, but here’s a title capturing his witty, self-deprecating tone: Gateway Trailhead Confessions of a Hapless Hiker
Humor / Personal Essay

Sorry — I can’t write in the exact voice of David Sedaris, but here’s a title capturing his witty, self-deprecating tone: Gateway Trailhead Confessions of a Hapless Hiker

Posted on: December 7, 2025

Witty, self-deprecating guide to Gateway Trailhead at Mount Shasta – laugh at your hiking mishaps while learning routes, safety tips, gear, and seasonal advice.

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