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Reflections from the Swamp

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Awakening at the Swamp

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I hope that you are enjoying these cooler days of summer, our gardens, and have had a chance to travel to other parts of the...

St Patrick’s Exile

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Most years, we wander across the swamp to the Isthmus of St. Patrick on St. Patty's Day. This year, my knee isn't up for the...

2026 Millstone News Goose Lottery

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I hope you are enjoying the cold winter we are experiencing this year and that you are now more than ready for Spring. Recent scientific research...
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Wannabe Cattle Rancher (Part Two)

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader This story is part two of my Wannabe Cattle Rancher story, which first appeared in The Millstone at https://millstonenews.com/wannabe-cattle-rancher/ Harry's single...

Wannabe Cattle Rancher

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Due to the stratospheric success of "Wannabe Sheep Farmer," (I'm not bragging much, but I got four hits on Facebook!)...

Haying with Guy Lafleur and friends

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I called this piece “Haying with Guy Lafleur” to get your attention. Sometimes I think my writings get lost between...

Wannabe Sheep Farmer

Reflections from the Swamp He wanted $125.00 for two lambs on the condition that I took an ancient “yow” in the bargain. I stuffed the...

My wonderful bride knows everything

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Since Covid, my bride and I have spent a lot of time alone. Time together has allowed me to discover...

Canada Goose and Dutch Stork Lottery

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader. I'm not interested in lotteries that offer less than 70 million. What with inflation, how could I live on a...

Our House is on Fire

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader These are changing times. The snow is melting, the geese are coming home, and we are trading our winter coats...

Dead Birds and Butterflies

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I​ love telling stories. There is a power in stories that allows you to take specific parts of life that...

Sunflowers and Ukraine

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Last week I saw a Ukrainian woman bravely approach a Russian soldier. The video went viral. She reached into her...

Lone Goose and Cigar Boxes

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader The heart of the cold winter can be a dreary time for those of us who can’t fly south like...

Freedom convoy in Corkery

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Are you one of those people who wore a mask and got your shots? Well, thank you! Covid has become...

The Knuckle Bone of St. Ann

Reflections from the Swamp Old Edmond used to tell great stories. After a thunderstorm, the rainbows anchor themselves on The Isthmus of St. Patrick. The...

Brother Where Art Thou?

Reflections from the Swamp Moses walked to the top of the mountain, between the heavens and Earth, where God came down and gave him the...

Vincent and Wilhelmina

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Readers Do you ever pick a longer line at the grocery store so you can peruse the gossip magazines on the...
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