August 22, 2013
by David Ryan
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This post is a continuation of the previous post, A Hiker at Tinker Creek (Part 1) After checking out Annie Dillard’s former neighborhood, it was time for Petey and me to hike the Appalachian Trail to see some of the … Continue reading
August 10, 2013
by David Ryan
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A little northwest of Roanoke, Virginia, the Appalachian Trail crosses Tinker Creek. About forty years ago, in a home not too far from Hollins College outside of Roanoke, Annie Dillard would have been finishing up her 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning … Continue reading
June 15, 2013
by David Ryan
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One of the major themes of The Gentle Art of Wandering is that you can wander anywhere. In urban and industrial areas there are plenty of creases and corridors where nature thrives. They are perfect places for wandering. The book … Continue reading