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IN SEARCH OF A NEW ‘F’ WORD

Posted on July 7, 2018 by

Certain words in the English language make me cringe. The short, staccato sound of them wrinkles my nose, puckers my lips, and stabs my ears. One of the two most wince-worthy in my book of offending words has recently sent … Continue reading →

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HOOD RIDING RED LITTLE – A Tale In Reverse

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

The phone rang once. A clipped voice answered, “9-1-1-what is your emergency?” “grr-rr—umph bwaa—maaa….” “I can’t understand you. Can you speak more clearly?” “grr-rr—umph *cough* bwaa—maa *cough—cough*” “Are you choking?” THUMP THUMP THUMP “An emergency vehicle is on its way—please … Continue reading →

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AN AMUSING REALIZATION

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

Going. Going. Gone. My Muse is acting like a yo-yo that has been shot into outer space and has lost the energy to return to my outstretched palm. The string, taut at first, went limp eight weeks ago and now … Continue reading →

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KALAALLIT NUNAAT – The Sun Sets on a Different World

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

Quimmer. Stranded. Separated from his pack. About as visible as a grain of sand stuck to the smooth side of a seashell, the dog stands on a slab of sea ice floating atop the placid waves of  Scorsbysund. Four days ago, … Continue reading →

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DESERT HIGH – Between Earth And Sky

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

“I’d rather be here, with you, than anywhere else in the world.” When the man in the mountain spoke, it wasn’t with words. A wave of warm air rippled across his furrowed forehead, crept over his craggy face, and burst … Continue reading →

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KALAALLIT NUNAAT – Through The Eyes Of A Potato

Posted on January 16, 2018 by

How long does it take for a potato to freeze? I wondered as the rotors whirred to life. It was April in the Arctic. We were on the last leg of our journey to spending eight days in a remote … Continue reading →

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‘TIS THE NIGHT OF WINTER SOLSTICE

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

‘Tis three nights before Christmas, the day after Hanukkah, eight from St. Lucia, and five ’til Kwanzaa. ‘Tis two months since Diwali, India’s festival of light, as Sun settles into our world’s longest night.   A breeze hugs the mountain, nudging … Continue reading →

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