Take me to the River.
I had grown weary and just plain tired. Not physically, but mentally. Bad news, constant changes, even simple issues around the house...
Slamming Sockeye in Alaska
The ringing of the alarm was disorienting. The simple cabin was veiled in darkness. I adjusted the shades and daylight poured through. It...
Lessons Learned: Turkeys Teaching a Turkey
I couldn't wait to get out of the house. We were in the first of the three sisters, April, May, and June. April is an absolute beauty,...
Paying Hommage - Shallow Bay
You know how they say time flies when you're having fun? A watched pot never boils? It pains me greatly at just how accurate those adages...
Humble Pie
Firelight danced, casting shadows about the yard. A southeast wind brought an aromatic collection of smells. Wood smoke, sumac, cherry,...
The Weather is Harsh on the Eastern Marsh.
The agreed upon time was set for half-past four. It was now nearly a quarter to five. He was late. Brother Eric was sent a text with a...
Saying So Long to Mr. Brown.
The Good Doctor was itching to have one more crack at trout. He was relentless in his harassment of yours truly. His barrage of calls and...
A Mallard Storm.
Although the temperature lingered in the Upper 50's, the sky loomed with a quizzical quality. Gazing out the window, I knew we were...
A Weekend in Barnes with the O.D.H.A. Circle
The Barnes Area Historic Association, or B.A.H.A. put together a splendid weekend for the Old Duck Hunters Circle this past August 24-26....
Autumn Splendor and Migration.
Summer lingered. One could postulate the sluggish weather would leave the foliage of the trees hanging limp. You'd be wrong. The stagnant...
