Article: Working in paradise sharpens senses, dulls mind. (Editor's Notebook).

If I get some of my facts wrong, forgive me.

My notes aren't very specific, and my mind is about as sharp as a dull butter knife.

Paradise will do that to you. Not just wandering around paradise in a vacation-like stupor, but trying to work in it.

I spent a long weekend in Cabo San Lucas, and it's given me new respect for travel writers and the job they do. Hey, you try taking notes with snorkeling gear on. My guess is your notebook will get as wet as mine did.

I also should mention this was my first time in Cabo in nearly 24 years. Like the first time back in November 1979, my wife accompanied me.

The last time was on our ...

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