Monthly Archives: March 2016

March Ride

Today, Wyoming is locked in a massive winter storm. Yesterday, I walked downtown in the sun and was overheated in my down jacket. Two week ago, I went for a ride with the dogs. It was Djinn’s first foray with me horseback and without Rob present to assist. She did great — she came when called, stayed close, and did not get underneath Tucker’s feet.

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Tucker takes a look around the plains West of Laramie, WY on March 15th, 2016.

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Spud and Djinn put in the miles running through the pasture.

“On Ammo” to be Published by Souvenir Lit Journal!

I  just received word that my essay “On Ammo: A Short Meditation” has been accepted for inclusion in an upcoming issue of Souvenir Lit Journal. Thanks to the good folks at Souvenir for picking up the piece, and to my friend Matt Z. for suggesting I check out the journal! I will post a link to the essay once it is published.

Take a look at the great work supported by Souvenir by clicking here.

Springtime in Wyoming

Sunday was warm and lovely here in Laramie. Rob and I drove out to the barn with the dogs, and I saddled Tucker. Rob walked along with the dogs, and we went out through the southern pasture. The wind was up, but it was warm enough that the breeze felt refreshing. The ground was thawing, the creek was starting to run, a few early calves were on the ground. On the way home, I put Ian Tyson’s song “Springtime” on my phone and cranked the stereo up — I always listen to it when spring-fever hits and I want to indulge in it.

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Monday morning dawned warm and bright. Then, at 9:00 am, the snow started to fall. And it fell and fell and fell, a beautiful, straight-down snow full of big flakes and chalk full of water. Check out the view from my office on Tuesday:

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The temperature is rising fast, and most of this snow will turn into water by the time I leave for home at 5:00 pm.

I love springtime in Wyoming!