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Planted Near Running Water

Posted on June 11, 2020 by rivertoprambles

“Happy the man who does not read advertisements,/ does not listen to their radios/ does not believe their slogans. He will be a tree planted near running water.” — Ernesto Cardenal Often in times of social and political turmoil, I’ll … Continue reading →

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First Signs (At 37 Degrees)

Posted on March 27, 2018 by rivertoprambles

This one is as short and simple as the first tentative signs of spring. I keep under the radar of what’s happening in the news and just report on what is not so new. The weather is becoming fair, at … Continue reading →

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On Skis, an Open Letter, 1989

Posted on January 13, 2018 by rivertoprambles

[ I recently found a copy of a letter to a friend with whom I used to correspond, a friend who wouldn’t mind this link to the present time…] Dear C., Last night we had our first significant snowfall of … Continue reading →

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Song of the Kettle

Posted on October 4, 2017 by rivertoprambles

I’m growing silent these days. I’m not sure why, although I’m also angered and saddened by political events and tragedies occurring in this crazy world. I’m growing silent at a time when my voice should be loud with protest. I’m … Continue reading →

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Bright Lines in a Dark Time

Posted on November 14, 2016 by rivertoprambles

Alright, I’ve taken deep breaths and tried to gain some personal balance. Hitting a bunch of trout streams, old and new, has been helpful, like a pill to ease a migraine. For months or years, I’ve had a few “bucket … Continue reading →

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