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Category: Essays/Poetry

ESSAY: Retired, Tired, and Growing Old, Like Mr. Duncan

Posted on July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 by Post Contributor

I consider myself to be that ‘warrior’ who will continue to fight on a daily basis for myself, for my loved ones, and any underdog…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

ESSAY: Re-imagining the American Dream

Posted on July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 by David Korten

What better nation to pioneer this future than one composed of the world’s peoples?

Posted in Essays/Poetry
DEVIL MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES: Retired... or Just Plain Tired?

DEVIL MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES: Retired… or Just Plain Tired?

Posted on July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 by DC Duncan

On March 2nd, I turned 74 (and my liver turned 92)…

Posted in Essays/Poetry
PHOTO ESSAY: Flag Day in Pagosa Springs, 2025

PHOTO ESSAY: Flag Day in Pagosa Springs, 2025

Posted on June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 by Bill Hudson

One of the organizers was counting the marchers as they passed, and the total I heard later suggested that the crowd had numbered over 500 participants…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What a Father Can Give His Kids

Posted on June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 by John Tures

He was a star attorney who made so much money that he could afford a house with a swimming pool and a skating rink…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

BOOKISH: Phones, and Books

Posted on June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 by Richard Donnelly

My cell phone died last week, I told them. Derek and Emily looked up from their own phones. That got their attention…

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BOOKISH: Humor Writing

Posted on June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 by Richard Donnelly

Very few knew Baskin was a writer. His wife, of course. And his dog. He figured he was safe with the dog…

Posted in Essays/Poetry
PHOTO ESSAY: Seeds of Learning Class of 2025

PHOTO ESSAY: Seeds of Learning Class of 2025

Posted on May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 by Jeff Laydon

Congratulations to the Graduates and all those who love them…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Angels and Miracles

Posted on May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by Gary Beatty

I asked the videographer if he happened to get her name. That’s when things got strange…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

BOOKISH: Write Like Kerouac

Posted on May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by Richard Donnelly

It’s one way to finish that book…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Small Private Colleges That Graduate the ‘Rudys’

Posted on May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 by John Tures

Our political science graduates are happy to inspire the current generation of students and share their secrets of success…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

BOOKISH: It’s Good to be the King

Posted on May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 by Richard Donnelly

No matter what the King does, no matter how many fumbles and blunders, he’s still the King…

Posted in Essays/Poetry
DEVIL MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES: Ignoramus and Andy

DEVIL MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES: Ignoramus and Andy

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by DC Duncan

“It’s pretty complicated.” I said, realizing the dumb had just gotten dumber….

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BOOKISH: Sex Writing for Beginners

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by Richard Donnelly

Writing about sex is a minefield. Like the act itself, a lot can go wrong. And like the act itself, it was probably because you did something you weren’t supposed to do…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

INTEL FOR THE IVORY TOWER: Our Often-Underappreciated Mothers

Posted on May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by John Tures

For all the mothers out there who put in the hard labor, the uncalculated child care and counseling, and the general love they show us, Happy Mother’s Day…

Posted in Essays/Poetry
PHOTO ESSAY: Grand Opening Event at the Springs Resort

PHOTO ESSAY: Grand Opening Event at the Springs Resort

Posted on April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 by Jeff Laydon

A change in the landscape. Historic place continues its legendary healing attraction…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

BOOKISH: You Are a Writer

Posted on April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by Richard Donnelly

She doesn’t know she’s a writer. I finished her rather lengthy review. It was filled with insight and attitude…

Posted in Essays/Poetry
PHOTO ESSAY: The Senior Center Spring Fling Soiree

PHOTO ESSAY: The Senior Center Spring Fling Soiree

Posted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 by Jeff Laydon

Archuleta Seniors Inc. extends their profound gratitude to the community for their support and camaraderie in celebrating their work…

Posted in Community, Essays/Poetry

BOOKISH: Telepathy for Writers

Posted on April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 by Richard Donnelly

I wanted to introduce myself. From twenty feet away I glanced at Emily. Could I pull up a chair? She glanced back. Don’t even think of it…

Posted in Essays/Poetry
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