Monthly Archives: August 2011

Psychotherapy, North Woods Style

 The following first appeared as my regular weekly column in “The Upcountry Chatter,” a small local newspaper that is no longer in print.  It was written in March of 2007—a time that seems so long ago……….  I post it tonight … Continue reading

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The Eagle And The Rainbow

I wrote this poem one day earlier this month, as I sat on the east bank of the Kennebec. I did not set out to write it—it just sort of happened. It was a busy day on the Appalachian Trail, … Continue reading

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A Really Good Event

Today, more than 25 people from all over Maine gathered in Norridgewock to raise awareness about the destruction being wrought on our State by industrial wind development. They stood at an intersection in the middle of town and held signs … Continue reading

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Caratunk—Protecting A Small Town

I spent this evening in the small Somerset County town of Caratunk. Caratunk is one of those old fashioned, quiet Maine towns, just off the main road. A place where you can still walk into the Post Office and get … Continue reading

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Mountain People

  Who are the Mountain People Shall I tell you true?   The Mountain People are all around The Mountain People are Me and You   My Mother was born among the West Virginia Hills And while I was young … Continue reading

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If They’ve Only A Place Left To Stand

 Food for thought…………… DC My Mountains are all disappearing The places that I’ve always loved I fear that the time it is nearing When People and Mountains get shoved   Get shoved and get beaten and bullied Get stepped on … Continue reading

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