I’ve been a bit distracted, trying to finish up a big project — I finally sent it off this morning — which is why I accidentally pushed “publish” on the post titled “My Year of Bookselling: Five Things I Did Right” when it was in a very rough draft stage. My apologies to those who…
36 Hours in Tucson: Canine Edition, Part 1
Sometimes I’m way ahead of the curve. For example, I’ve been blogging about doggie dental care since the beginning of this month, well in advance of the designated Pet Dental Month, February. (Of course, I’m not big on designated months; see November Is Pet Diabetes Month: Oh the Irony). Sometimes I’m far behind it. On…
The Ritz, Redux
I promised to continue my story of staying with Frankie at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, so I will, but I’m not quite sure how it ends: Frankie’s eye, which has been bothering him ever since the trip to the groomer to gussy him up for his debut at the posh property, is little improved. It…
Putting on the Ritz
When I was a full-time travel writer, I often said that my lifestyle bore no relation to my income. It was part of my job description to check out posh hotels and resorts for a variety of guidebooks and magazines, either hosted by the destinations or paid for by the publications (I lost count of…