Writing Near the Swan Range

Changing Direction

Carol Buchanan — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:54:09 +0000

Last week I mentioned on Facebook that I would be announcing a change in my writing direction today. I hope no one thought I might decide not to write any more stories of courageous people forced to make dangerous choices … Continue reading →

Not My Story, But…

Carol Buchanan — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:25:39 +0000

Some stories belong to other people from the git-go, and this one isn’t properly mine, but I’m affected by it. So I’ll let you in on it and give you the links so you can read it from the woman … Continue reading →

Beer and Vigilantes

Carol Buchanan — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:32:50 +0000

The goldfields of Grasshopper Creek and Alder Gulch was incredibly hard labor. All up and down the 14 miles of Alder Gulch, thousands of men broke rock, smashed the pieces, and separated the gold. Their efforts paid off more or … Continue reading →

Law and Vigilantes

Carol Buchanan — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:39:25 +0000

The word “vigilante” arouses visions of mobs killing people because they muttered to themselves or were the wrong color. It conjures up images of witches screaming as they burn, or crosses aflame by night. It’s associated with the breakdown of … Continue reading →

Brushing the Soul

Carol Buchanan — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:58:01 +0000

I haven’t posted since January 11! That breaks the first rule of blogging: Thou shalt write regularly. To which I answer, Life happens. Sometimes it throws a curve ball, or a roadblock, or some other kind of obstacle in our … Continue reading →