Notes from the Small Pond….HAIR
March 2, 2013 in Pine Journal
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Notes from the Small Pond…Linguistics
February 23, 2013 in Pine Journal
Whoever invented that stupid nursery rhyme about “sticks and stones breaking bones” and “names never hurting” was just plain wrong and did more harm to generations of grower-uppers than Captain Kangaroo could ever heal. Continue Reading
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Notes from the Small Pond… Dearly Hunting
November 30, 2012 in Pine Journal
What could possibly go wrong? Predawn. Five layers of clothing. Sleep-Groggy. High-powered rifle in mittened hand. Climbing a tree. Wet and icy. Continue Reading
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Notes from the Small Pond…Lullaby
November 18, 2012 in Pine Journal
A few midnights ago when the cold rain was black and the trees outside my window scratched against the house from the wind and the dim glow of the streetlight on the corner bled into my bedroom like liquid, I realized I was in that familiar, lovely state between dreaming and consciousness. Continue Reading
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Notes from the Small Pond…Wedding Excerpts
October 20, 2012 in Pine Journal
There’s some amazing conversation that happens at and around weddings and if you’re an expert eaves-dropper like me, it can be entertaining, poignant and downright beautiful. Continue Reading
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Notes from the Small Pond-The impotency of titles and adjectives
September 23, 2012 in Pine Journal
A buddy of mine recently graduated from his “Leadership Duluth” class. A few years ago he completed the “Blandin Leadership Program.” So. Now he’s a leader. George-Freaking-Washington.
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Notes from the Small Pond…What you gotta understand is…
August 11, 2012 in Pine Journal
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