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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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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

For Times Such as These
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For Times Such as These

April 2, 2020 Pre・science /’preSH(ē)ǝns (noun): the fact of knowing something before it takes place; foreknowledge. I don’t claim to … Continue reading For Times Such as These

Beauty in the Time of Corona: Passing the Peace
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Beauty in the Time of Corona: Passing the Peace

March 27, 2020 Has there ever been a time in history when every person in the entire world was on … Continue reading Beauty in the Time of Corona: Passing the Peace

Nature: Mystery, Wonder & Lessons
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Nature: Mystery, Wonder & Lessons

Sixteen days after my mother died—almost two years ago—I drove to her favorite beach on the Olympic Peninsula. At the … Continue reading Nature: Mystery, Wonder & Lessons

Points of Light
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Points of Light

A wisp of grey cloud is passing across the waning half moon as I sit this morning in my chair … Continue reading Points of Light

Blessed Solstice
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Blessed Solstice

I’m sitting in the pre-dawn dark, my only light the electric fireplace, a candle, and the glow of my screen. … Continue reading Blessed Solstice

Give Me a Sign
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Give Me a Sign

The strangest thing happened last night as I was pouring water into the Christmas tree stand, having once again managed … Continue reading Give Me a Sign

War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
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War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II

Veteran’s Day My memoir is on hold, waiting to begin whatever has to happen next to get it to a … Continue reading War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II

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