Dec
20
Glory to Jesus Christ
As we gather with friends and family during this difficult year, we remember that the risen Lord rules from heaven
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A. M. Palmer
A retired urban park ranger, artist, and nonfiction writer, A. M. Palmer creates fresh content for a variety of readers.
Dec
17
Travel Digressions: The Coconino National Forest and the Beauty of Memorials
During the summer months, I enjoyed a visit to the Flagstaff RV Park, a beautiful spot situated among pines at
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Dec
13
An Ascent: Considering the Shadows of a Stone Staircase
Originally Published in the Adelaide Literary Magazine Awards Anthology, 2018
Somewhere in San Diego, California
If the woods are haunted,
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Nov
13
Fall of the Shah of Iran: Memories of St. George, Utah
I'm not sure why, but I vividly recall where I was when the Shah of Iran fell, when
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Oct
28
House of the Catacombs: On the Threshold of Hidden Things
The space unexpectedly opened into a vast realm, undoubtedly unnerving those who discovered it, a cave used by people of
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Oct
22
Book Award
I am excited to announce that my second book, Workman's Orthodoxy, was awarded an honorable mention at The
Sep
20
Brevity Magazine Article
For those who enjoy craft essays--pieces that examine the writing process and offer ideas for development--this article will be of
Sep
11
Wild Horses in the Forest
On a fortunate occasion, while boondocking in Northern Arizona, I awoke to a beautiful visitation, no less than a family
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Sep
07
Torn Page: A Stranger's Letter to my Grandmother
Once, in the quietness of a late afternoon, as I awaited my simmering beef stew, I decided to explore the
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Sep
04
Shadow of the Road: My Chronicle of American Life
The morning is darkly pleasant, a bit cool and hinting at better things to come. You survey familiar surroundings for
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