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Nov 2Liked by Ken Lamberton

Wonderful writing along with your incredible photography is going to make for a great book I think. I can't wait! If only you could do a reading at Winn's like the day we first met. Sigh, I sure wish Peg Bowden was still with us too.

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I really miss Winn and Peg...too many good ones gone.

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Oct 31Liked by Ken Lamberton

May we all have such a beautiful send off, by those who love us most. You honored him and yourselves for caring so deeply. A great story to add to your memories.

The Fox Sparrow and the Black Turnstone. Poetry by names. And gorgeous photos.

Hey, I’m migrating your way, what time is dinner? I’ll have the fire grilled bacon wrapped trout with a side of Chanterelles.

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Thanks Lor...yes, indeed. Dinner is at 6! trout on the grill with oyster mushrooms (courtesy of the Oregon Mushroomery. Huckleberry pie for dessert!

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Ah, I love that you are putting this into a book! Lovely birds, and I so agree, birds soothe the soul.

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Thanks Karen--you might consider a larger work as well with all your fine writing...my challenge is the blog's episodic nature and finding themes for a stronger through-narrative. So far, it's working...

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Oct 31Liked by Ken Lamberton

Beautiful! And we all miss Richard Shelton, even if we only knew him through his poetry. Looking forward to your book.

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Thanks Michael--yes, I often read his poetry and think about him. On this trip it was poignant to read through my journals about our previous journeys together--especially recalling the humor! Really miss that guy...

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Ken, thanks for this piece. The first part is poetry, and the latter is real, nostalgic and even humorous, and fitting tribute to Richard Shelton.

You made my day! I’m immobilized with a broken ankle, awaiting surgery on it tomorrow. Screws and plates will make it strong again… after a time of healing. I can enjoy my patio birds from a wheelchair for now, and dream of other haunts and jaunts. Thank you!

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