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Variation on a Sparrow Haiku

September 5, 2016 by Rob Gourley Leave a Comment

My wren haiku is a variation on Kerouac-Berrigan’s collaborative effort.

Filed Under: Nature, Poetry, ULE Tagged With: Jack Kerouac, Ted Berrigan

IF THE FOREST COULD SAY…

August 14, 2016 by Gwendolyn Endicott 1 Comment

The Welsh people had a word for the feeling of love and belonging to the land — hiraeth. Families and clans that lived generation after generation in the same place experienced a deep knowing of the land that did not translate simply as “ownership.”

Filed Under: Nature, Spirit, ULE

no podemos respirar

June 16, 2016 by Willa Childress 7 Comments

In the wake of huge tragedy, it often seems like humanity is mired in smog. [Read More]

Filed Under: Culture, Featured Writing, Nature, Politics

Home Stream

May 11, 2016 by Peter Lindsey Leave a Comment

If I were placed blindfolded on the upper reaches of Elk Creek and its watershed area, I would know I was home. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Nature Tagged With: Cannon Beach, Ecola Creek, Elk Creek, Oregon

Green Infrastructure is Our Coastal Life Support

May 4, 2016 by Katie Voelke Leave a Comment

Streams need to connect in order to deliver water and salmon, just like roads need to connect to deliver cars. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Nature

The Business of Giving

May 1, 2016 by Eeva Lantela Leave a Comment

I often have thought about volunteering for various local causes, to give back to the community, but never seemed to find the time. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Nature

Another Way of Knowing

April 17, 2016 by Carol Vanderford Leave a Comment

Day after day
I sit and stare.
[Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Nature, Poetry

A Village Called Home

April 15, 2016 by Nancy McCarthy 2 Comments

I worry that what made Cannon Beach what it was when I first moved here — a “friendly, informal setting” – is slipping away. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Nature, Politics Tagged With: Cannon Beach

Note from the Cottage with Roof Replaced

April 14, 2016 by Rob Gourley 3 Comments

Perhaps it’s silly to mention
from my far-flung harbor region ….
The tri-color ink-drawn delight
of four geese running to take flight….

[Read More]

Filed Under: Nature, Poetry, ULE Tagged With: Clamming, Instructions, Motherhood

Leaving Smog-iago

April 3, 2016 by Willa Childress 7 Comments

Chileans feel ownership and pride towards Patagonia while recognizing that it’s a destination largely frequented by non-Chilean tourists. [Read More]

Filed Under: Culture, Featured Writing, Nature, Photography

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  • Watt Childress April 28, 2025 at 11:48 am on Uncle Zech’s Amphibious GestaltAlso, you inspired me to insert a sentence crediting Hoyt Axton with the song's genesis. Many thanks!
  • Watt Childress April 27, 2025 at 10:55 pm on Uncle Zech’s Amphibious GestaltThank you kindly Jim for reading this and commenting. I enjoyed your review of "Sun House" by David James Duncan,
  • Jim Stewart April 27, 2025 at 8:26 pm on Uncle Zech’s Amphibious GestaltNice! Hoyt Axton wrote the Jeremiah song and sang it with great gusto. Life wanders on and I'm still glad
  • Watt Childress April 26, 2025 at 3:51 pm on Uncle Zech’s Amphibious GestaltDuring spring I think of you, and all the May Pole celebrations you've organized over the years. So grateful for
  • Watt Childress April 26, 2025 at 3:18 pm on Uncle Zech’s Amphibious GestaltIn my dreams I sing to the multitudes, with a voice as clear and sweet and churchy as Lou Reed.
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