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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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Walter Rhein
in
The Writing Cooperative

Writers Spend Their Lives in a Futile Struggle Against Impermanence

No matter how many backups you create, your work is doomed to decay

1d ago

The inside of a computer showing the fan and a bottle of compressed air. The caption reads “Basic computer maintenance for dummies.”

1d ago

Walter Rhein
in
Thought Thinkers

I Will Cut People Out of My Life for Asking if My Wife Is Here Legally

Ignorance is no excuse for normalizing language that poses a threat to decent people

4d ago

A mural depicting a man and a woman, each wearing masks, standing in front of a line of buildings. There are words in Spanish urging people to avoid closed spaces and direct contact. The caption reads, “Everyone is entitled to respect.”

4d ago

Walter Rhein
in
Minds Without Borders

Hate Rhetoric Directed at Immigrants Is an Affront to Humanity

Our society has to normalize treating all the cultures and people of the world with a basic level of respect

5d ago

An image of a collage made from paper figures from a school in Peru. The background is the Peruvian flag, and the words “Ser Peruano” can be seen across the top. The middle has several images of smiling donkeys, children, and colorful hands. The caption reads, “Don’t allow bullies to attack kids.”

5d ago

Walter Rhein
in
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

The First Step Towards Finding the Answers is Learning Not to Be Afraid

I understood that my mental health had improved when I went abroad and no longer felt culture shock

Sep 10

The image is a mural of a cowboy with a skeletal face. The text reads, “We become prisoners to an illusion of authority that stunts our ability to grow.”

Sep 10

Walter Rhein
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Thirty over Fifty

Jealousy Is a Form of Control That Operates Through the Withholding of Love

If you pour hate and suspicion into the world, you contribute to the cesspool of corruption

Sep 3

A painting of a face emerging out of some green and blue vegetation. The caption reads “Jealousy is the best way to make your nightmares real.”

Sep 3

Walter Rhein
in
On Reflection

Finding Peace and Purpose Beside The Woman of the Sea

Reflections on love, understanding, acceptance, and mortality

Sep 3

Statue of the Virgin Mary on a stone outcropping in the ocean. The photo is from “La Punta” in Callao, Peru. The caption reads, “The Virgin of La Punta.”

Sep 3

Walter Rhein
in
The Writing Cooperative

Writing to Expectation Versus Writing From Inspiration

When it comes to evaluating failure, blame generally falls to the powerless

Sep 2

Cartoon image of a green snake holding a pen in its mouth and writing. It sits at a desk with a blue coffee mug and a pink cup filled with pens. It says “Click, click” in the background. The caption reads, “One of the primary causes of failure… is ego.”

Sep 2

Walter Rhein
in
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

A Free Country Requires a Free and Responsible Press

Why is my viewpoint never given equal representation in the mainstream media?

Aug 28

The image is a cartoon of a boy talking to a smiling newscaster in front of a globe. The boy asks “Wait a second… What about…” and the newscaster responds “Shut up you deranged conspiracy theorist!” In the bottom left hand corner there is a text block that reads, “Mainstream Media.”

Aug 28

Walter Rhein
in
The Writing Cooperative

Let’s Get Comfortable With the Idea That Gatekeepers Are No Longer Necessary

Your audience should tell you if you’re good, not some privileged person who controls a distribution mechanism

Aug 26

A cartoon image of four writers. There is a boy, a dog, a girl and a snake. The caption says “You are the expert on what your audience wants.”

Aug 26

Walter Rhein
in
Thirty over Fifty

The Celebration of a Fifty Year Marriage Revealed the Strategy for Happiness

Our lives go by in the blink of the eye but every second is an opportunity to bring joy to the ones you love

Aug 24

A wedding cake to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary. It is a three level cake with bride and groom figures on the top. The caption reads, “50 years goes by in the blink of an eye.” The cake is surrounded by flowers.

Aug 24

Walter Rhein

Walter Rhein

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10+ years experience as a certified English and Physics teacher. 20+ years of experience as an editor, journalist, blogger and novelist. WalterRhein@gmail.com

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