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Gretchen Staebler

Gretchen Staebler

I am a Pacific Northwest native transplanted to the southeast for 36 years. In 2012, I returned to my childhood home and fell in love with this corner of the country again. I am a grandmother, a storyteller, a teacher, an attention payer, a hiker, and a back roads wanderer.

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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Quarantined
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Quarantined

“Thwump, thwump, twump.” I felt the air shift over my head and slowly turned to follow the motion. I saw … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Quarantined

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Finding Cozy
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Finding Cozy

Thanksgiving 1944, FranceDarling — This afternoon was a “Thanksgiving Day.” It was cloudy with the sun shining just now and … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Finding Cozy

Gathering Up 2020
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Gathering Up 2020

I’ve spent this last day gathering up the year gone by in a series of lists. Taking a last walk … Continue reading Gathering Up 2020

Closing Out 2020: Finding the Good
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Closing Out 2020: Finding the Good

Dear Reader: The opening of a post I read today by a blogging author I follow began that way, “Dear … Continue reading Closing Out 2020: Finding the Good

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Snowberry Christmas
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Snowberry Christmas

It’s Christmas Eve in this strangest of years. It’s still dark out the window from where I sit in the … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Snowberry Christmas

The Way We Were
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The Way We Were

I commanded Alexa to “play Christmas music” last night and immediately realized I needed to be more specific or I … Continue reading The Way We Were

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Reset
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Reset

I woke up early Sunday morning soul deep sad. It’s been a stressful winter and spring: impeachment with no conviction … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Reset

Apple Blossoms in the Time of Corona
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Apple Blossoms in the Time of Corona

I have been having corona dreams, little snippets about people not wearing masks, standing around in groups— Much longer ago … Continue reading Apple Blossoms in the Time of Corona

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: What Remains
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: What Remains

It’s spring in the Pacific Northwest. Early Monday morning, after rain pounded the roof during the night and before the … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: What Remains

Earth Day in the Time of Corona: Taking a Breather
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Earth Day in the Time of Corona: Taking a Breather

What an interesting way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In the belly of a global pandemic. Many … Continue reading Earth Day in the Time of Corona: Taking a Breather

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