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parks, parks and more parks

Mar 23, 2010 life, writing

Yeah, I know I’ve been relatively absent from posting here. Not from lack of ideas, but more lack of time. I’m going to have to move in the next month or two since the owners of this condo are being utter asshats and have let the place go into foreclosure, so I’ve been taking on extra writing assignments to earn money for the move.

Last month I did a series of national park mini-guides for Uptake.com and this month, I’m working on state park mini-guides for them. It’s taking me a bit to get each one done, but I’m adding to my list of places I want to see on my “Great American Roadtrip” I’m planning.

I’ve also been dealing with a few rough days of my illness and quite a few nights of insomnia, so I’m not exactly at my physical best right now. Yeah…I know… “bitch, bitch, bitch…”

I’ve also got to get the car looked at. The lights are going all haywire and I’m hoping it’s just a fuse, so it’s a cheap fix. The joys of an old car – on one hand it’s paid off; on the other, everything starts breaking down after a while.

Well, I suppose it’s back to the parks. I’m in the Hawaii section of the list right now. Someday I’ll get out there to see a real volcano. I know – I’m such a travel nerd sometimes. LOL

[photo: Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin, taken by moi]

Tags: moving sucks, state parks, Uptake, writing

my article list for june 2009

Jul 2, 2009 travel, work, writing

Even with my hospital stay earlier this month, I’ve managed to post a lot this month. Of course it helps when I can’t leave the apartment since the heat makes my symptoms worse.

But if you missed anything I posted this month, here’s a listing for your reading pleasure:

Suite101 (both travel and non-travel):

• Statue of Liberty to Reopen on July 4 2009: American Icon Now Accepting Reservations for Access to Crown
• The Hollywood Walk of Fame in California: Follow Stars for Free along Hollywood Blvd
• AirTran Adds New Routes, Inflight WiFi: Discount U.S. Airline Expands Service Offerings
• 2010 Hollywood Walk of Fame Recipients Announced: A Listing of Celebrities Nominated to Receive a Star in 2010
• Music Icon Michael Jackson Passes Away: The King of Pop Dies of Cardiac Arrest at 50
• Actress Farrah Fawcett Passes Away: Original Charlie’s Angel Loses Cancer Battle

Uptake Lodging Blog:

• SpringHill Suites O’Hare in Chicago, Illinois
• Holiday Inn to Open Walt Disney World Property
• Wyndham O’Hare in Rosemont, IL
• Mayflower Motel in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
• MGM Grand to Open Egyptian Resort
• Wintergreen Resort in Lake Delton, Wisconsin
• Comfort Inn in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort in Orlando, Florida
• Red Lion Hotel Anaheim California Opens
• Palms Las Vegas Offers New Barbie Suite
• Hotel Indigo Opens Toronto Airport Location

Why Go Las Vegas:

• Lance Burton Renews Contract with Monte Carlo
• Vegas Parties for Fourth of July 2009 Weekend
• Fourth of July Fireworks and Special Events
• MGM Grand Restaurants Summer 2009 Tasting Menu Deal
• Vegas Photo of the Week: Boardwalk Hotel and Casino
• Is Lance Burton Leaving the Monte Carlo?
• First Look: Barbie Suite at The Palms

No photos published on Flickr this month – didn’t really take anything new except for some hospital pix of my lumbar puncture healing and such. Not really stuff to share. LOL

It has been a bit difficult writing this month. Whatever is impairing my nervous system and my motor skills also makes me feel like I have a wad of cotton in my head. I also seem to black out randomly while I’m sitting on the couch typing.

Thanks again to everyone who takes the time to read my writings and articles. I really do appreciate the support and feedback!

Tags: articles, Suite101, travel, Uptake, Why Go Las Vegas