Monthly Archives: August 2016

It Is All Now Part of America

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Joel D. Hirst

There are places which are old – infused with history and time and tradition until they stand alone, boldly buttressing the story of mankind. Those of us who have lived in the East, who like to talk about Mount Vernon, … Continue reading →

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What’s Right With America

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Joel D. Hirst

A woman and her husband walk their scraggly dog, whistling a tune and chatting privately to each other – a murmuring without words carried by the warm air. A man – home from work – bounces a basketball; a solitary … Continue reading →

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Arizona: That Too Is Fitting

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Joel D. Hirst

An Indian sits in a wheelchair on the porch of the abandoned community center, watching the sun set over Yuma. First Peoples, that’s better – has more romance and a greater sense of nostalgia than Indian, doesn’t it? Not because … Continue reading →

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The Monsoons in Arizona: And Immortality

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Joel D. Hirst

When I was a young man I would wait expectantly for the rain storms. Every year they roll through the valley at the same time; electric and powerful – wind blowing around the charged air. My best friend and I … Continue reading →

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In Venezuela, History Told You So

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Joel D. Hirst

I’ve been criticized by my detractors who say that sometimes when I write about Venezuela, there’s a bit of an “I told you so” implicit in my narrative. As if I somehow enjoy what I have to write about that … Continue reading →

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