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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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Of Winter Storms, Pandemic, and WWII: Unprepared
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Of Winter Storms, Pandemic, and WWII: Unprepared

I flip on the light over my bed at 5am on Saturday and unplug my phone and scroll through the … Continue reading Of Winter Storms, Pandemic, and WWII: Unprepared

Three of Earth School: Crisis School Week Zero
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Three of Earth School: Crisis School Week Zero

Really it was just another practice week, week six. Albeit with the addition of two hours a day of online … Continue reading Three of Earth School: Crisis School Week Zero

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

Adventure Log, in the Time of Corona
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Adventure Log, in the Time of Corona

I’ve been to the desert on a horse with no name. AKA, the grocery store. It’s been 28 days since … Continue reading Adventure Log, in the Time of Corona

In the Time of Corona: In Search of Resurrection
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In the Time of Corona: In Search of Resurrection

I decided today—the day of Resurrection—was the morning to go in search of the sunrise over Mt. Rainier. I’ve been … Continue reading In the Time of Corona: In Search of Resurrection

Notes from Three of Earth Farm
Notes from Three of Earth Farm

Notes from Three of Earth Farm

Someday I will be too old and frail to do this work. (Can it be today?) Then I will look … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm

Adventure Log in the Time of Corona: Pandemic
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Adventure Log in the Time of Corona: Pandemic

April 9, 2020 The rain has stopped! I got out onto the trails by my house early for once on … Continue reading Adventure Log in the Time of Corona: Pandemic

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

Wordless Wednesday: Stay Home, Stay Healthy Week 1
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Wordless Wednesday: Stay Home, Stay Healthy Week 1

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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

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