Prose and Poetry
Prose and Poetry
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Global Birdfair
“The world’s largest annual celebration of birds, generating huge support for bird conservation, will take place at Rutland Water, UK, from the 10th –…
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earth day in tree poetry
On this day in praise of Mother Earth and in upholding all who are giving so much every day to save what we can…
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Crabtree valley: is nothing sacred?
“I’m lost in time within the glacially carved Crabtree Valley, among primeval Douglas-firs, western hemlock, western redcedar, and Alaska yellow cedar. The oldest Douglas-firs…
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poems – earth in sway
In selecting five poems I wrote as part of my Ekphrastic Poetry Group this year, I strived to create a medley that will keep…
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love & 1.25% for wildlife
I’ve always loved my alone time, even as I joyfully anticipate each reunion with my beloved Wes. In this month of his forays in…
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My Winter Hummingbird Obsession
In a Quest to Keep One Wild Bird Alive, I find Unexpected Resilience (This piece appeared first on my Substack- marinarichie.substack.com) Each morning I…
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crystal clarity of icy fog
Gloomy. Oppressive. Bone-chilling. Disorienting. The way of icy valley fog pressing down on Central Oregon can be all those things until the weight of…
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solstice poetry for the light
“Better to light a candle, than curse the darkness.” My great uncle David S. Richie often spoke those words. He lived them, too, as…
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finding our flock in turbulent times
On this last day of our family gathering over Thanksgiving, flocks are on my mind and the way of birds finding safety, comfort, conversation,…
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