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    December 2017

    November 30, 2017 - By Roger D.

    I have more sights, sounds and words to share from this day coming up in episode 24 of Rare Air.

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    Rare Air Episode 23

    October 29, 2017 - By Roger D.

    I hope you enjoy the words and Rare Air episode 23, and I look forward to hearing from you any time.

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    October 2017

    September 30, 2017 - By Roger D.

    More sights, sounds and words to share from this day coming up in episode 23 of Rare Air.

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    Rare Air Episode 22

    August 31, 2017 - By Roger D.

    I hope you enjoy the words and Rare Air episode 22, and I look forward to hearing from you any time.

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    August 2017

    July 30, 2017 - By Roger D.

    Being in St. John is what it's all about.

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    Rare Air Episode 21

    June 30, 2017 - By Roger D.

    In my earliest visions for “Rare Air,” I had a general sense of wanting to share nature with others in the loving spirit of some sage advice my late father-in-law Bill Kiefert gave me often, reminding me to stop and smell the flowers. This simple and essential idea goes a long way in defining what I am aspiring to do here… and yet, today I’m aware of a deeper lesson.

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    June 2017

    May 31, 2017 - By Roger D.

    June's desktop calendar offers a sneak peek at good times and "Rare Episodes" to come.

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    May 23, 1992: Hoot Owl Holler, Episode 3

    May 23, 2017 - By Roger D.

    This one is dedicated to the Kiefert, Julien, Darnell and Ridings families – and our friends – who came together 25 years ago and have been supporting my beautiful bride and me all these years: Thank you.

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    Rare Air Episode 20

    May 1, 2017 - By Roger D.

    So far in life, we have only visited Saint John one time – it was our “vacation of vacations” last June, as you can read in other entries I’ve shared in the past. When I tell you that Beth and I are set to return this July, you probably won’t be very surprised. I don’t know how often we’ll make it there, but I’ve been pining away for the next trip since we booked it earlier this year.

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    You Are Momentous

    April 19, 2017 - By Roger D.

    A simplified formula for achieving happiness by being momentous.

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📸: GDA Best of Show, Honor, and Life Centered Design Award Winner: Netherlands Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka. Image courtesy of @tellart
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