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Fishing Above the Clouds

Posted on November 16, 2014 by David Hipschman

Note: This essay was born when I wrote the penultimate paragraph after some recent salt-water fly-fishing with my buddy Capt. Matt. On the way home an old science fiction film passed through my head, with its “event horizon” concept from … Continue reading →

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Here is another piece of Trying Montana, the book I never wrote about the time we spent living 18 miles north of Whitefish. It is a phantom book still, about the house we built, the time we nearly started a … Continue reading →

Posted on May 29, 2012 by David Hipschman | Leave a comment

Petey died peacefully in my lap this morning in the company of his loving veterinarian. He was almost 18 years old. Even in the past few days, as he seemed to age a lifetime all at once and his medications … Continue reading →

Posted on June 13, 2011 by David Hipschman | 4 Comments

Trying Montana—A House With A Name, A Phantom Book

Posted on January 15, 2011 by David Hipschman

My blog post yesterday entitled The Code of the West, and its reference to the book I never wrote about our time living in Montana, generated some contact from folks who liked what they read. Thanks to all y’all for … Continue reading →

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They Might Not Let You Near Your Children

Posted on January 10, 2011 by David Hipschman

I began writing in this space to reconnect with the daily discipline of words, and over the last few days have strayed from my intent to write each day. With a nod to realism I had established for myself the … Continue reading →

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Writers By Name, and Cats

Posted on January 6, 2011 by David Hipschman

I’m thinking about writers tonight, while outside a huge thunderstorm makes me glad I’m now home snug and dry. The thinking about writers thing is because of an architect friend who I saw earlier this evening. I feel smarter in … Continue reading →

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