by Forrest Peterson | Mar 5, 2026 | Words on Paper
One of six, large paintings by Ron Adams depicting diverse community life. Visits to a health clinic often occur with moods ranging from calm resignation to fear and trepidation. Or, in the case of a large clinic in my hometown, anticipation – looking forward to...
by Forrest Peterson | Dec 25, 2025 | Words on Paper
In the wake of political rhetoric, nearly 150 people descended on a Somali restaurant to have lunch and write notes of support. It was a bit of a relief to learn the explanation for the Chinook helicopter I saw hovering near the local airport about two weeks ago. The...
by Forrest Peterson | Dec 11, 2025 | Words on Paper
Conversation at annual picnic of a small community service group heard expressions of ‘good to see you’ and ‘how are you doing’, which, in at least one case led to sharing a deeper personal story. In recent years, upon meeting acquaintances I hadn’t seen for a while,...
by Forrest Peterson | Nov 20, 2025 | Words on Paper
Fishing at the confluence of the Minnesota River (left) and Yellow Medicine River. Superimpose a map of major rivers in the U.S. over a map showing states, colored red or blue according to election results. The Mississippi begins in northern Minnesota (blue), flows...
by Forrest Peterson | Aug 22, 2025 | Words on Paper
City hall lobby displays ‘Welcome’ banners that hang from lampposts around town Driving through many small cities you often see banners fluttering from lampposts proclaiming ‘Welcome’ to (town). In the city where I live, the signs appear in five languages: English,...
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