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“The Scottish Gorget”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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A Witness to History

Elk moccasins left shallow prints in the sandy soil. Beyond the once majestic oak’s spear-like stump, a long-bearded tom turkey watched three hens peck their way to the east. The farthest hen perked up first, then the other two and … Continue reading

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“Waiting on a Buck”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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The Sanctity of a Warm Homestead

A yellow birch tree popped. The bang rattled through the frigid bottomland like a hostile rifle shot. A blue jay started to scream a warning, but quit after the first penetrating “Jay!” It flitted to the top of a nearby … Continue reading

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“A Warm October Afternoon”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Kindling an Evening Fire”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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The Northwest Gun was Useless

A green leaf fell from a dried nettle stalk. Seven leaves remained, drooping from a tawny stem adorned with brown globs of seeds. Some stalks held more leaves, others less. Counting staved off the damp November cold that Wednesday morning, … Continue reading

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“A First Wild Turkey”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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