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Tanesha’s Tavern: Going for Gold
Tanesha’s Tavern: Going for Gold
Tanesha wonders if the rigors of running her own restaurant is worth it and compares herself to the U.S. women winning gold
G. Charles
Aug 9
The Sky Pines Gazette: Lake Tahoe’s Full Water Capacity
The Sky Pines Gazette: Lake Tahoe’s Full Water Capacity
Tahoe is one of California’s lakes at capacity due to two years of above-average snowfall and rain
G. Charles
Jul 29
Jenny’s Last Run of the Season
Jenny’s Last Run of the Season
The long drive to ski above Sky Pines reminded her that endings also mean beginnings
G. Charles
Mar 8
Escape to Wrightwood
Escape to Wrightwood
Get out of the urban crush in Los Angeles with a quick drive to a mountain town straddling the deserts
Don Simkovich, MA
Feb 20
The Scent of Pine and Thoughts of Hope
The Scent of Pine and Thoughts of Hope
The centuries-old scent renews my sense of well-being
G. Charles
Jul 6, 2023
A Sign of Freedom, Independence, and Need for Community
A Sign of Freedom, Independence, and Need for Community
A Sky Pines 4th of July stirs memories, passions, and hope
G. Charles
Jul 4, 2023
The Traffic Control Conundrum
The Traffic Control Conundrum
A big oops in the Sky Pines Gazette
G. Charles
Jul 3, 2023
Why Kevin Clawed His Way to the Top
Why Kevin Clawed His Way to the Top
Scaling the cliffs meant more than climbing rocks
G. Charles
Jun 11, 2023
The Sky Pines Gazette: Music Festival July 1 to 31
The Sky Pines Gazette: Music Festival July 1 to 31
Sky Pines City Council says more writers needed to share experiences and welcome performers and tourists
G. Charles
Jun 6, 2023
I Met Her by the River
I Met Her by the River
And I just keep thinking about her
G. Charles
May 31, 2023
Kissing Where it Hurts
Kissing Where it Hurts
Lucas limps into Tanesha’s Tavern and suffers mushy brain when he mumbles his feelings to Katie
G. Charles
May 24, 2023
Life Seems Downhill All the Way
Life Seems Downhill All the Way
Lucas begs Katie to hit the slopes one time before the snow melts
G. Charles
Apr 29, 2023
The Sky Pines Gazette: Too Much Snow to Ski in So Cal
The Sky Pines Gazette: Too Much Snow to Ski in So Cal
Big Bear, Mt. High, Mt. Baldy, Mt. Waterman all shut down on March 1
G. Charles
Mar 1, 2023
The Barista Who Made Reggie’s Day
The Barista Who Made Reggie’s Day
Her smile cut through the fog and gave him strength for the road
G. Charles
Feb 4, 2023
Stuck at Tanesha’s Tavern in the Sky Pines Blizzard
Stuck at Tanesha’s Tavern in the Sky Pines Blizzard
Christmas Eve — and stuck with strangers?
G. Charles
Dec 24, 2022
Tanesha’s Tavern and the Sky Pines Blizzard
Tanesha’s Tavern and the Sky Pines Blizzard
Can Tanesha cope when crisis frosts the town?
G. Charles
Dec 23, 2022
Winter Weather Slams Sky Pines — and Parts of the United States
Winter Weather Slams Sky Pines — and Parts of the United States
Tourists are stuck for Christmas — what’s a small town to do?
G. Charles
Dec 23, 2022
The Sky Pines Gazette: Winter Storms Threatening Road Closures
The Sky Pines Gazette: Winter Storms Threatening Road Closures
Chains required on all roads in and out of Sky Pines
G. Charles
Dec 23, 2022
A Cozy Black Friday
A Cozy Black Friday
Carl took Irma to the Inn at Sky Pines but struggled to say what was on his mind
G. Charles
Nov 25, 2022
Memorial Day
Memorial Day
Sacha stretched, hugged Darren beneath the sheets, and remembered Trevor’s smile
G. Charles
May 30, 2022
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