Tag Archives: Alabama Hills

Zane Grey: Solitude and the Western Hero

Posted on June 5, 2013 by fatherbrad1971

A bright yellow streak on the triangular head of the Diamondback Rattlesnake glistened in the sunlight as my father held out his hand. The snake’s mouth opened wide; huge yellow, needle-sharp fangs wet with saliva emerged fully from the sheath … Continue reading →

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Encounters with Classic Western Films

Posted on May 2, 2013 by fatherbrad1971

I am walking amidst gigantic boulders shaped like elephants, camels, and whales. The imagination stretches to name each strangely shaped massif. Cold winds sweep up clouds of sand and I close my eyes, rushing to a protective gap between two … Continue reading →

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Finding Your True Self in the Desert

Posted on September 19, 2012 by fatherbrad1971

“The desert has a deep personality. It has a voice; and God speaks through its personality and voice. Great elders in all ages…have sought the desert and heard its voice.” Letter to the Student Body of Deep Springs College, President … Continue reading →

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