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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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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

Bullies Have Mobile Boundaries They Trot Out at Their Own Convenience

As far as they’re concerned, the rules only apply to you

2d ago

A cartoon image of a hand with the finger cut off. Blood is spraying everywhere. The caption reads “Sometimes it’s tragic, sometimes it’s reckless.”

2d ago

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

It’s Never Been More Vital (Or Easy) for Readers to Support the Writers They Love

A chance at a better society starts by sponsoring voices who understand the plight of poverty

3d ago

A cartoon image of four writers. There is a boy, a girl, a dog, and a snake. The background has a large heart. The caption reads “Support writers, they support you.”

3d ago

Published in
On Reflection

Who Owns the Dog?

A reflection on our puppy and all the joy he brings

6d ago

Who Owns the Dog?

6d ago

Published in
The Narrative Arc

Harvest Made Me Wish For the Torments of School

The machines were dangerous, but not as dangerous as the men we hired to help

Jan 15

A young boy sits on the top of a truck. Beside him is a grain elevator with vines hanging off the top.

Jan 15

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

Self-Censorship Is Already Happening Because Freedom of Speech Can Make You a Target

Don’t allow the toxic tactics of managing an unreasonable authority figure conspire to ruin your life

Jan 13

A cartoon image of a little girl. There is a red block with the word “censored” over her mouth.

Jan 13

Published in
Cultured

Racists Can’t Decide If They Want Immigrants to Stay or Go

The moment I expressed my plans to relocate my immigrant family, people started telling me that my choice was “immoral”

Jan 9

A cartoon of a girl facing a man in a red hat standing in front of an American flag. The man says, “Immigrants should get out of America.” The girl says, “Fine, I’m going!” The man replies, “But it’s immoral for you to leave!”

Jan 9

Published in
Cultured

How It’s Shameful That Political Domestic Terrorism Has Been Normalized in the USA

Don’t believe the lying liars who lie. Instead, learn to trust your own ears and eyes.

Jan 6

A sketch of the US Capitol on a piece of cardboard

Jan 6

Published in
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

What Kind of Message Does Supporting a Criminal Send to Our Kids?

When we talk about a politician’s convictions, we shouldn’t be referring to his crimes

Jan 3

A little girl surrounded by a crowd of faceless men in red hats. The men are chanting “Be like us.” The girl says, “You’re all wrong.”

Jan 3

Published in
Fanfare

Why I’m Not Embarrassed to Admit I Cried During ‘Wicked’

Our emotions represent power that our opponents do not possess

Jan 3

A cartoon drawing of Elphaba and Galinda from ‘Wicked.’

Jan 3

Published in
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

My New Year’s Resolution Is to Confront All Lies That Are Presented as Truth

Americans are conditioned to believe without question many things that cause them a great deal of harm

Dec 31, 2024

A painting of a burning garbage dumpster in front of the American flag. The dumpster has “2025” printed on the front.

Dec 31, 2024

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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