Category Archives: Persona

The Answer is Not Simple

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

A fallen red oak blocked the trail. Spring’s broad, lush leaves hung curled, brown and brittle. After stepping over the trunk, worn-out elk moccasins continued through the shadows. Blue jays screamed high atop a far hill, but not for me. … Continue reading →

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Waiting on the Wind…

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

White waves rolled on a stiff northwest wind. The air smelled damp, heavy with the mist of water roiling over the rock-strewn shoal. Between the clouds, the noonday sun mapped the strait’s depths, separating the shallows from the cold abyss … Continue reading →

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Oh, the Folly of Slackers!

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

A shadow darkened a sunlit cedar trunk. Elk moccasins paused, just before a sleek doe stepped into view. With ears twitching, the cinnamon-colored deer looked left, down the hill, then up the trail that ran beside the cornfield. She sniffed, … Continue reading →

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