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Haw River: a short memoir and a book review

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021 26 Comments by jgarrison

Haw River 1975 I pause, standing in the door of the gas station at the edge of Pittsboro, a Coke in one hand and a pack of peanuts in the other. Ripping open the peanuts with my teeth, I shake a few from the bag into my mouth, chasing it with a swig from the … Read more Haw River: a short memoir and a book review

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An Overnight Adventure (with pictures)

January 15, 2019 13 Comments by jgarrison

Needing some “me” time, I took off Sunday afternoon and paddled over to Little Tybee Island, where I camped, returning on Monday. The weather was marginal, as it had rained in the morning and was still gray at 3:30 PM, when I loaded my kayak and set off. A strong wind was blowing out of … Read more An Overnight Adventure (with pictures)