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Here's a poem and a link to an article in response to the tragedies we're seeing with urban wildfires.
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An Epic Poem Calms a Fearful Night
Recent storms remind me of a night long ago when an ancient rhyme told a story of heroes deeds and monsters vanquished.
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Purging: A Poem for the Post-Holiday Aftermath
Here's my two-cents added to our post-holiday call for action toward a more organized, productive (and exhausting) reset.
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Happy New Year
Is it time to hibernate or spring into action? Do we force ourselves to bloom early or hibernate longer? Even the cows know when to birth their calves.
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First Day on the Slopes
Intelligent people at least take a class before strapping on the skis. HA! It's much more interesting for everybody concerned to dismiss such…
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Four Seasons in Douglas County
Seasonal passages in a rural Nevada county. Watching this again, I saw a few photos were shared in stories from this year's Ring Around the Basin. Feel…
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Two Poems for the Dark Time of Year
Carson Valley folks LOVE holiday lights, but they usually wait until after Thanksgiving.
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Like a Womb
A much-needed nap relieves the tension and loneliness, even for a brief hour or two, for a kibbutz volunteer. Her Christian-Arab hostess demonstrates…
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Shorty: Take a Skid Row Bum to Dinner.
And act of charity for the wrong reason inspires a young woman to assess her feelings about seasonal generosity.
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Saturday Special: A Case for Wild Horses
This is the first guest column shared on Ring Around the Basin. It concerns an issue that I hold very close to my heart. To me, wild horses are a…
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Book Review: 50 Fifties by Justin Deming
With today's trends toward living "tiny," Justin Deming offers a book filled with tiny stories with big possibilities for imaginative fun.
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My Winter Garden
Along with preparing plants to endure winter and flourish in spring, autumn garden chores include setting the table for the wildlife, too. Welcome to…
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Ring Around the Basin
Ring Around the Basin
Poetry, stories, and essays about the beauty of the Great Basin, Truckee and Santa Cruz, and Utah. Welcome to Ring Around the Basin.
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