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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

Stories

Walter Rhein
in
Thirty over Fifty

The Secret to Connecting With Your Kids Lies in Recognizing Their Autonomy

How my daughter bailed me out when I made a mess of things

2d ago

A photo of a bridge taken from inside a car. The caption reads, “The family vacation, an American tradition.”

2d ago

Walter Rhein
in
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

Even if You Think You’re an Ally, You Shouldn’t Touch a Black Woman’s Hair

We need to respect the boundaries of everyone’s personal space

2d ago

An image of a wall mural featuring the faces of various singers, performers, and actors. The text reads, “Respect everyone.”

2d ago

Walter Rhein
in
The Narrative Arc

I Realized My Destiny In the Aftermath of a Bar Fight

Some get caught up in the winds, and others know to take down their sails

3d ago

An image of a group of police officers with riot shields standing behind a green metal fence.

3d ago

Walter Rhein
in
The Writing Cooperative

Becoming Hopelessly Enchanted by the Magical Allure of Writing

Much of my life has been spent sitting in a chair with my mind in another world

5d ago

A cartoon image of a boy in a pinwheel hat. He’s surrounded by flowers. A blue fairy is waving to him from one side, and on the other side there is a yellow fairy clutching an orange flower. The thought bubble coming out of the boy reads, “I like it here!”

5d ago

Walter Rhein
in
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

Is it Wrong to Body Shame a Man Under Any Circumstances?

Women are expected to endure insults without ever retaliating

Sep 26

A cartoon image depicting a bald man with a mustache pointing at a girl. He’s saying, “You’re unattractive, you’re overweight, you don’t meet my expectations.” The girl is thinking, “I’m not allowed to respond.” The caption in the corner reads, “The reality of body shaming.”

Sep 26

Walter Rhein
in
Thirty over Fifty

Invisible Data Can Provide Insight Into Apparently Insurmountable Obstacles

It’s easy to get caught up in self-deception when you refuse to acknowledge your own limitations

Sep 24

A cartoon image of a World War II fighter plane. There is a boy in a blue shirt and pinwheel cap sitting in the cockpit. The caption reads, “We cannot guess the experience of others.”

Sep 24

Walter Rhein
in
The Narrative Arc

Chasing Two Olympians up an Andean Pass Was an Exercise in Humility

After hiking the Inca trail, part of my heart will remain forever in Peru

Sep 23

A runner heads off on a rocky mountain trail. The caption reads “Running to the Yanama Pass.”

Sep 23

Walter Rhein
in
The Writing Cooperative

I’m Not Interested in Books by Authors Who Went to Private School

I’m much more captivated by the experience of people who lived through struggle

Sep 23

I’m Not Interested in Books by Authors Who Went to Private School

Sep 23

Walter Rhein
in
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

There Are Some Challenges to Stand and Face and Others You Must Escape

A consequence of innocence is the toll of undeserved shame

Sep 20

There Are Some Challenges to Stand and Face and Others You Must Escape

Sep 20

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

Sep 16

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

Sep 16

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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