Essays

Mount Lukens and its namesake

Jun 13 •

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Or at least a change of pace

May 6 •

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Mar 28 •

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My Temporary Home

"A piece of soul"

Feb 28 •

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I’m beginning to appreciate the limitations of my aging body.

Jan 31 •

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A Ride on A Bike in the Rain*

I Would Do it Again

Dec 21, 2024 •

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Their Last Words

It’s not such a bad thing to be mistaken for your father’s closest friend

Nov 27, 2024 •

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Big Fires, Tiny Homes, Small Victories

Homelessness in Southern California

Nov 1, 2024 •

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Fallen Giants and Fairy Rings

Resilience and Roots in a Redwood Forest

Sep 27, 2024 •

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The Eye of a Quail

“Eyes in front, a bird will hunt; eyes on the side, a bird will hide.”

Aug 30, 2024 •

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Nature is not all wildflowers and birdsong

Aug 2, 2024 •

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A Touch of Majesty

An Urban Excursion

Jul 3, 2024 •

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