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    Rare Air Episode 45

    October 1, 2021 - By Roger D.

    Read on rkdarnell.com. What would I attempt to do if I knew I could not fail? This is a challenge my mother presented to me at different times in life. Happily, I’m coming up with some answers. First, I would write more, and aim to see that work through publication. And beyond that, I would spend more time traveling, capturing scenic beauty, and producing more nature documentaries.

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    Rare Air Episode 27

    June 30, 2018 - By Roger D.

    Dedicated to the MVPs in my brother's life who are helping to make the dream work.

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    June 2018

    May 28, 2018 - By Roger D.

    By the time the week was over, we were starting to understand that things had worked out divinely...

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    Rare Air Episode 26: Thanks Mom!

    April 29, 2018 - By Roger D.

    Thank you Mom… and very, very, very well done.

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    April 2018

    March 25, 2018 - By Roger D.

    From my 2017 journal: "I think there is a very strong possibility of us returning next year."

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    “My Old Coach”

    January 7, 2018 - By Roger D.

    My latest entry on My Old Coach is now live – in honor of Coach Gene Barber and our combined “glory days.” For this new website/book project, I am continuing to seek true stories and anecdotes about awesome coaches. Have an idea? Please get in touch.

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    Rare Air Episode 19

    February 28, 2017 - By Roger D.

    I hope you enjoy Rare Air episode 19 and the March desktop calendar... and that there are many exciting new wild adventures in store for you and yours in the days to come.

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    February 2017

    February 1, 2017 - By Roger D.

    Featured Image: In the reeds and cattails on April 1, 2016, at Crystal River, Florida.

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    Rare Air Episode 18

    December 25, 2016 - By Roger D.

    I hope you enjoy Rare Air episode 18 and the January desktop calendar… and that you’ll find what you need in 2017 to allow your spirit to soar.

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    December 2016

    November 29, 2016 - By Roger D.

    Featured Image: Magic hour from April 1, 2016, at Crystal River, Florida.

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This c. 1952 photo taken in front of our Ridings g This c. 1952 photo taken in front of our Ridings grandparents’ home is the only one I have of our great uncle C.B. Scott with his wife, our great aunt Lila. Aunt Lila was Granny Bea’s sister (every time they got together, their laughter was both abundant and highly contagious); she’s who our mom was named after.
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