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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Death of beloved brother spawns outpouring of grief, love, generosity
The love of father for daughter is expressed in this photo of Christena Lynn Cosgriffe, taken on her second birthday. Christena, born...

Christene Meyers
Feb 10, 20225 min read


Family reunion features music, laughter, food, tears, 88-year age span
Family reunion and birthday weekend for Cookie Meyers, center, featured 45 family and close friends for meals and music, and...

Christene Meyers
Aug 17, 20183 min read
Seattle based Candere offers delightfully different day on the waterways
Seattle's lovely bays and inlets provide picturesque harbor for hundreds of boats, photographed near sunset from Candere. IT'S...

Christene Meyers
Mar 31, 20173 min read
Clifton's in Los Angeles -- an eccentric wonder world of food, art, kitsch, tradition
The entrance to Clifton's, a Los Angeles tradition, is a preview to the lights, glitz, old-fashioned fare and displays inside. While you...

Christene Meyers
Mar 10, 20174 min read


Musical treats shower San Diego, ushering in a six pack of yule cheer
Horton Grand Theatre is a perfect venue for the delightfully rendered radio play version of "Miracle on 34th Street." Jennifer Grimm,...

Christene Meyers
Dec 16, 20164 min read
A bit of country in the midst of a city: Los Penasquitos recalls long-ago California
Nubian goats are part of the fun for school kids and families. Egg-laying chickens entertain city kids and archaeological digs are...

Christene Meyers
Jul 8, 20164 min read


Tragedy strikes as young musical talent succumbs to heart condition
Good-bye Marlee: We will miss your sweet smile, music and precocious wit. SATURDAY MEMORIAL CELEBRATES BRIEF, LOVING LIFE OF MARLEE CLUFF...

Christene Meyers
Apr 15, 20163 min read
Mountain majesty, cozy rooms await in Mystic View Cabins
The view from Mystic View Cabins near Fishtail is spectacular, with the beautiful Beartooths right out the door. QUIET, QUAINT CABINS...

Christene Meyers
Sep 1, 20152 min read
Terrific autumn road trip yields surprises, critters, quiet and, pardon the cliche, quality time!
Fall blankets the Teton Range with splendid colors. It's not to late to plan a trip. Teton Village and Jackson await! This tranquil...

Christene Meyers
Oct 7, 20143 min read
Rip roaring Cody, Wyoming, where Buffalo Bill lives on in spirit
Cody's historic main street is showy. Old west charm, world class museum, bar hopping, great food, fun hotels and treats of the natural...

Christene Meyers
Sep 6, 20143 min read
Hearst Castle shows off one man's dream -- his eclectic artistic vision
Grecian and Roman sculpture adorn the entryway and paths to San Simeon's Hearst Castle on the central California coast. STORY By...

Christene Meyers
Jul 11, 20144 min read
Baby Christena has Hillary's "Village" behind her, meeting her Down Syndrome handicap head on
Child born with Down Syndrome sparks love, unity, courage in Cosgriffe family Christena's auntie Misha bestowed a pretty new dress!...

Christene Meyers
Jul 27, 20136 min read
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