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Tag Archives: hope
Maybe There’s a River
Whereas many areas of western New York are currently enjoying an adequate amount of summer rain, I know that so much of our country, particularly in the western regions, is in serious drought exacerbated by some unbelievably hot temperatures… For … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Desert Rainbows, drought, essay, hope, monsoon, nature, New Mexico, night rain, poetry, river, White Sands, Wings Over Water, writing
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Providence
Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1636 by religious exile Roger Williams, is one of the oldest cities in America. I recently got an introduction to this coastal city that is slowly shifting from industrialism to the service sector with a … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlantic Ocean, cities, family, festivals, fishing, headwaters, history, hope, Newport RI, Providence, Rhode Island, scrimshaw, stripers, writing
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Of Hope and Expectation
“Hope is the thing with feathers– That perches in the soul–,” said Emily Dickenson, who probably had no idea of what a trout fly is, but who certainly understood that feathers– on a bird or on a fish hook– have … Continue reading
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Tagged Emily Dickenson, feathers, fishing, fly rods, hope, nature, Orvis graphite, philosophy, poetry, soul, West Branch Genesee
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Landlocked(s)
I was heading to one of my favorite casting locations for big brown trout and landlocked salmon, wondering if the autumn run had kicked in following a decent rainfall. Recalling my tumble in the mountains last week, I was ready … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, brown trout, economics, energy, Finger Lakes, fishing, Hellbound Train deadstop, hope, Ithaca, landlocked salmon, music, nature, photography, politics, therapy, train
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