A. M. Palmer

A. M. Palmer

A retired urban park ranger, artist, and nonfiction writer, A. M. Palmer creates fresh content for a variety of readers.
Sep
09
Experimental Language Constructions (1)

Experimental Language Constructions (1)

Reflections on Presence and Absence (Visual Depiction, Fragrance, and Sound) Background Notes: Exploring the disciplines, as a nonfiction writer and
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Sep
03
On the Movements of Autumn Wind

On the Movements of Autumn Wind

In a certain season, along stretches of high desert, wind carries desolations with patience into the coming winter, with gusts
1 min read
Aug
21
People: Treasures of Nomadic Life

People: Treasures of Nomadic Life

A series of digressions fondly remembered . . . From the beginning of my journey through RV life, I have been blessed to
11 min read
Aug
11
An Eerie Peacefulness: Further Reflections on Silver Lake, Oregon

An Eerie Peacefulness: Further Reflections on Silver Lake, Oregon

The other day, I made an enjoyable visit to Fort Rock State Park, a majestic feature of the environment where
2 min read
Aug
04
Regarding the Summer: Southern Oregon in Crisis

Regarding the Summer: Southern Oregon in Crisis

West winds blew the smoke of distant wildfires, marring our horizon with a distinct kind of haze, a sign of
4 min read
Jul
23
Grocery Shopping at Midcentury: A Rising Standard of Elegance

Grocery Shopping at Midcentury: A Rising Standard of Elegance

Melons perilously stacked, vegetables beckoning alongside red packages of meat, abundance becomes tangible when exemplified by the grocery store. And
7 min read
Jul
21
Anticipating the Coast (and Reflecting on Cyberpsychology)

Anticipating the Coast (and Reflecting on Cyberpsychology)

The inland heat was more than I had anticipated, persistent and overbearing but helpful for the quiet time it provided.
10 min read
Jul
19
Park Ranger Palmer, Retired: My Recollections of the Urban Realm

Park Ranger Palmer, Retired: My Recollections of the Urban Realm

Essay 2: San Diego Police and Park Rangers on Patrol On an ordinary day . . . The call came out that a
1 min read
Jul
16
Dream Scenario: A Photo Study of Ideas

Dream Scenario: A Photo Study of Ideas

The colors startled me when I rediscovered the photograph above, reminding me of the day I captured this orange rose
4 min read
Jul
16
The Majesty on High: Regarding the Lord Jesus Christ in his Time (KJV)

The Majesty on High: Regarding the Lord Jesus Christ in his Time (KJV)

The other day, I considered various aspects of Christian faith, mainly in relation to prophetic fulfillment. With that, I thought
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