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Beyond Birkie Fever

Beyond Birkie Fever

America's greatest cross-country ski race is the American Birkebeiner or "Birkie" for short. This is the story of that race.

2010

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Published in
Cultured

How Sad it Is to See People Compelled by the Seductive Power of Hate

We need to stop being so obsessed with punishing each other — punishment doesn’t work

1d ago

A drawing of silhouettes of various figures coming together to paint a rainbow. The caption reads, “Violence has no effect on the brilliance of a rainbow.”

1d ago

Published in
Minds Without Borders

How I Reacted When I Saw a Child Wearing a Hate Symbol at School

We have an obligation to oppose injustice, but we can’t take actions that make things worse

2d ago

A painting of a large heart with smaller hearts floating in the background. The caption reads “Choose love.”

2d ago

Published in
Thirty over Fifty

How the Illusion of Denial Will Never Save You From Accountability

We can’t succumb to the temptation to put aside our basic humanity

2d ago

Street art from Lima, Peru depicting two men playing guitars.

2d ago

Published in
The Narrative Arc

How I Once Met a Man Who Remembered Me from the Future

There are gentle souls that go through life observing and gathering wisdom

3d ago

A yellow building behind a fence. There is a small room constructed on the roof. The caption reads, “A room on a roof in Lima, Peru.”

3d ago

Published in
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

My Kids Kept Me Awake All Night Releasing Mice From Traps

Last night had the same energy as Christmas morning

3d ago

A cartoon drawing of a mouse about to bite into a block of cheese. The caption reads, “Mouse hunt.”

3d ago

Published in
On Reflection

How My Wife Helped an Immigrant Child Overcome the Trauma of Separation

Sometimes the way we address our social issues only serves to create more problems

Nov 14

A woman sitting with a child on the street. A face with red eyes is painted on the wall behind them.

Nov 14

Published in
Cultured

No Matter What Happened in the Election, Character Still Matters to Me

You can’t cast a vote and change lies into truth

Nov 12

Cartoon image of a puppet being controlled by strings. The strings are connected to a cross brace with the words “Artificial Intelligence” written across the side. The caption reads “I form my own opinions.”

Nov 12

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

How Recording an Audio Version of My Novel Provided Insight Into my Life

I found a secret message of encouragement from my past self that only I knew how to decipher

Nov 11

How Recording an Audio Version of My Novel Provided Insight Into my Life

Nov 11

Published in
Thought Thinkers

We Still Don’t Appreciate the Threat of Constant Exposure to Misinformation

You can’t make an informed decision about anything if you don’t know the facts

Nov 9

An image of a motorcycle bearing a huge bag hanging off the back. The caption reads, “Sometimes my brain feels as overloaded as this motorcycle.”

Nov 9

Published in
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

I’ve Awakened to Discover I Don’t Live in the World I Thought I Did

We should be thankful for these moments, because we lack the power to change an illusion

Nov 6

Street painting of a woman looking out a window in a brick wall. She’s holding a glass. The caption reads, “This too shall pass.”

Nov 6

Walter Rhein

Walter Rhein

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Certified English and physics teacher. Editor, journalist, illustrator and novelist. walterrhein@gmail.com

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