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The Anointed: 1949

Ron Parkinson — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:54:00 CST

A Poem: Sixth Grade Picture, 1945

Ron Parkinson — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:52:00 CST

Aboriginal food, anyone? Try some turtles, porcupines and bats. Yummy!

Ron Parkinson — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:10:00 CST

This is my last entry on my trips to Australia and time spent with the Aborigines. I thought I would leave you with a few bush food recipes I came across while traveling in the Outback.

More from My Australian Trip

Ron Parkinson — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:26:00 CST

The Shacker poet recalls more memories from his trip to Australia.

The Shacker Poet relates life among the Australian Aborigines

Ron Parkinson — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:53:00 CST

The Shacker Poet, Ron Parkinson, has quite a few adventures to look back upon. During his travels down under, he met some rather colourful characters.

My Father's Ears

Ron Parkinson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:58:00 CST

The Shacker Poet

Ron Parkinson — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:10:00 CST

NNN's own Shacker Poet, Ron Parkinson, shares another gem, called Empty.

Upstairs Apartment

Ron Parkinson — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:04:00 CST

The Shacker Poet's impressions of an apartment, from his Meals on Wheels series.

Camp Pendleton Marines 1994

Ron Parkinson — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:55:00 CST

From the train, comfortable in the recliner, sipping coffee from the club car, The Shacker Poet watches a platoon of Marines, rifles at ready, burst from the tree-line.

Partridge

Ron Parkinson — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:22:00 CST

Pellets of wisdom: The Shacker Poet writes about partridge � the hunting, eating and recycling of.

I Don't Remember

Ron Parkinson — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:26:00 CST

The Shacker Poet writes about the gossamer quality of memory.

Dolly

Ron Parkinson — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:23:00 CST

Men did foolish things for Dolly, my dad said. I didn't believe him. After I met her when I was older, I wished I could talk to him again, tell him he's right: Dolly is a Vamp.

New Girl, 1949

Ron Parkinson — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:00:00 CST

The Shacker Poet writes about the new girl in high school.

Bad Girls

Ron Parkinson — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:00:00 CST

The Shacker Poet is at it again, wondering where the Bad Girls -- "the ones my mother warned me about" -- have gone.

Central Standard Time

Ron Parkinson — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:45:00 CST

The Shacker Poet's latest tackles the many faces of time: elastic, indifferent, sympathetic, impatient, dizzying, elusive ...

Leola 1946

Ron Parkinson — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:30:00 CST

A poem about Leola, a girl who smelled of mildew and wore long stiff dresses, and never spoke to the boys.

Names

Ron Parkinson — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:30:00 CST

The Shacker Poet Ron Parkinson writes about names posted on a bulletin board and the images and stories they bring to mind.

Night Bear

Ron Parkinson — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 CST

The Shacker Poet Ron Parkinson writes an ode to the bear that roams at night, outside and in our dreams.

Meals on Wheels: Colors

Ron Parkinson — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:00 CST

The Shacker Poet writes about the people he meets while delivering Meals on Wheels.

The Anointed

Ron Parkinson — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:45:00 CST

The Shacker Poet Ron Parkinson remembers the time he was anointed by the friends of his father at deer camp, 1949.