Hiking the C2C from Corvallis to the Coast
This spring, my friend and I spent six days hiking 60 miles from the Willamette Valley over the Oregon coast range to the Pacific Ocean. I kept a journal. Here it is—but first, some notes. …
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Climate & Stories in the Pacific Northwest
Last November, within the wild space of three weeks, I was in Portland, Oregon, then Toronto, Ontario, presenting papers at two conferences. Both talks have everything to do with change, social and ecological. Take a listen … and enjoy the photos!
What Story Are You Living?
Last month, I gave a talk for TEDxCorvallis at the Whiteside about using brand strategy to change your life. I enjoy giving presentations, but this felt different—a chance to say out loud what I want from my professional life and the changes I’m working toward.
Rigor and Remembrance
What a pleasure it was to hobnob with a bunch of folklorists all weekend, and hear talks on proverbs, Internet cryptids, fairy tales, peep stones, place relationship, and, and, and—I came home with much to think about.
Two Weeks In, Ten Weeks Old: Puppy Update
I have a puppy now! And I thought I’d share how it’s going.
Good Beginnings: Puppy Training Plan for Weeks 9-12
In my last post, I shared my plan for my first week with my new puppy. Now I offer a training plan for weeks 9-12: the rest of an important developmental window in which small efforts can yield lifelong results.
Eight Weeks Old: Ready for Puppy!
I’m going to bring home a puppy this August! Here’s my personal how-to guide for a first week with a new puppy.
Themis Doesn’t Belong to You, Officer
Recently D.C. police conducted an anti-protest crackdown dubbed “Operation Themis.” Read my op-ed in Cunning Folk Magazine about how classical mythology can be weaponized in service to white supremacy, and how this particular goddess flies defiantly in the face of that.
Before You Bring Home a German Wirehaired Pointer
A German wirehaired pointer (the breed that I went with) is not a good fit for a first-timer (which I am), especially not a first-timer who also happens to have a cat and chickens (which …
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What I Learned When I Learned About Puppies
Two years ago I got a puppy: a German wirehaired pointer. I wanted to bring him up right. Ultimately, I wanted to raise the dog I’ve been wishing for since I was a kid. Now …
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