Tag Archives: Christmas

The Return of Old Woodenhead

Posted on December 21, 2021 by rivertoprambles

[In which we hear an echo from an earlier post or two at Rivertop Rambles, now an excerpt from my book Wings Over Water (available from Amazon, Wood Thrush Books, or myself). That said, Old Woodenhead, my Christmas confidante or … Continue reading →

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Old Woodenhead’s Wish

Posted on December 14, 2018 by rivertoprambles

[In this rapidly changing world of ours, I’m glad that some things are relatively stable and unchanging. For example, it’s December and the winter snow and ice are here again, and Old Woodenhead (my alter-ego of December’s Holi-Daze) has made … Continue reading →

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Old Woodenhead Skates on Thin Ice

Posted on December 15, 2017 by rivertoprambles

Old Woodenhead was on the Allegheny River by noon. The weather had become more seasonal, turning sharply colder, with air temperatures peaking at less than the freezing mark. Winter fly-fishing is an exercise in patience and layered clothing, he thought. … Continue reading →

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Old Woodenhead’s Appointment

Posted on December 19, 2016 by rivertoprambles

Old Woodenhead is a carving of an image of yours truly made by artist David Castano, by request of a special woman I know. Old Woodenhead, the fly-fisher, replete with a fishing creel that I have never used, has appeared … Continue reading →

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The Greenwood Jumbies

Posted on December 28, 2015 by rivertoprambles

Old Woodenhead at Christmas. It was time for Old Woodenhead to pick up the rod again. It was time to catch a fish at the waterfall and offer it to the frying pan of all his readers– if they weren’t … Continue reading →

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Old Woodenhead

Posted on December 18, 2014 by rivertoprambles

[Old Woodenhead is a likeness of the author, given to him several years ago as a Christmas present from his wife. It was carved by the Coudersport (PA) folk artist, David Castano. O.W. has appeared previously on this blog at … Continue reading →

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No Tale Untold

Posted on December 22, 2011 by rivertoprambles

 Winter Solstice. At the darkest hour of the year, the light of day hesitates in its free-fall and positions itself for a slow return. Alyssa and Aaron cut a Christmas tree out back. A spruce tree instead of a native … Continue reading →

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