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“Wandering West”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Two Hours Sipping Water

Afternoon sprinkles pitter-patted. Light green autumn olive leaves bounced and bobbed, partly from the raindrops and partly from a slight breeze. The air smelled fresh and clean, a bit unusual for the first week in November. Overhead, the red oaks … Continue reading

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“The Morning’s Blessing”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Squirrel & Grouse Camp”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Perhaps Jonathan Alder was Right

Wood ducks whistled. The pair winged straight up, flared to the east, dipped low over the maple point, then glided out of sight over the huckleberry swamp. In less than a minute they circled back, sashayed between the oaks, then … Continue reading

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“Recording the Memories”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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An Unfortunate Disaster

Anticipation danced about the glade. The still-hunt progressed tree to tree, bush to bush. Trail-worn buffalo hide moccasins depressed damp, winter-weathered oak leaves. Not too distant, a blue jay paid little mind. Autumn olive branches, bedecked with mouse-ear-sized greenery tugged … Continue reading

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“Watching a Black Squirrel”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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