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.
Jul
26
Flagstaff Rain, English Gardens, and the Fragrance of Ecology

Flagstaff Rain, English Gardens, and the Fragrance of Ecology

Thunderheads rolled in this morning, taunting the seekers of rain with their gray coolness. It's monsoon season, but
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Jul
23
Depression: A View from Previous Decades

Depression: A View from Previous Decades

Once referred to as melancholy--an affliction of the humors--depression, dreadful and mysterious, has visited humanity for centuries. The other day,
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Jul
17
Graphic Expression 3: Cloud Rock (And Other Designs)

Graphic Expression 3: Cloud Rock (And Other Designs)

As a graphic designer, I utilize spontaneity above all else, knowing that my work encompasses fun. My typical projects involve
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Jul
08
Dream City Narratives: Regarding the Chicago World's Fair of 1893

Dream City Narratives: Regarding the Chicago World's Fair of 1893

Utopian dreams have long accompanied fairs, taunting visitors to imagine life itself as an amusement. In short, fair and festival
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Jul
04
Dead Animals on Literary Magazine Covers

Dead Animals on Literary Magazine Covers

First Published in Nonconformist Magazine, November 16, 2020 The other day, while exploring publications online, I noticed a number of
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Jun
25
Night Wolves: A Few Digressions

Night Wolves: A Few Digressions

As light enters the avenues of darkness, night wolves are invoked. I'm intrigued by the city lights that
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Jun
25
Park Model: The Emerging Tragedy of Mobile Home Ownership

Park Model: The Emerging Tragedy of Mobile Home Ownership

Since beginning an odyssey of RV life, I’ve been privileged to meet a variety of people, young families living
3 min read
Jun
23
Upcoming Brevity Magazine Article

Upcoming Brevity Magazine Article

I'm happy to announce that my article on nonfiction writing methods will appear in the September issue of
Jun
14
Highlights & Narratives: A Photo Essay

Highlights & Narratives: A Photo Essay

Photography is very much an art of happenstance, as one captures a moment in time, creating an image for posterity.
3 min read
Jun
12
Christopher Creek and the Mogollon Rim, Arizona

Christopher Creek and the Mogollon Rim, Arizona

Although wandering the American landscape in vehicles was popular at mid-century--Jack Kerouac coming to mind--it's even more prevalent
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