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Mountain Climbing with Friends

Posted on January 8, 2024October 31, 2025 by Ron Stempkowski

I don’t often receive surprise packages in the mail. I can’t say “never,” but it’s definitely a rarity. In late summer last year, I was treated to such an act of kindness... Read More

Bearing the Lion’s Share of Grief

Posted on December 10, 2023December 17, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski

This caught my eye on my calendar the other day as I approach the one-year anniversary of the loss of my sweet puppy girl, Kallie. It caught my eye, and–surprisingly–made me smile because ... Read More

Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski

This post marks my 300th blog. I wrote earlier in the year about re-committing and refocusing on writing here, as well as other projects. I’ve loved every minute of it. I love it so much, I had ... Read More

The Soundtrack of Memories

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski

There are times when I’m driving or walking or showering when I ask Siri to “play music I like.” He misses the mark more than he hits it. So when he nails it, it feels soooo good! Mo... Read More

The Loud Girl Returns

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski

I used to sprint the two blocks to her house with the speed of an Olympic athlete—even if it was just to sit on the giant house-length front porch to wait for her to finish eating dinner. Then, once... Read More

They Called Me Rona

Posted on May 17, 2023May 19, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski

“So, tell me how you think the death of Curt Cobain will impact music,” a reporter asked me. I stared blankly. “Let me get the manager.” I mean, I knew he died, and it was tragic, but I didn&#... Read More

The Dewey Decimal Diaries

Posted on May 9, 2023May 19, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski

I made up a new word: volunteaming. I’ve decided it means “the state of immediately feeling like part of a team while volunteering.” Read on, and you’ll see why. My mom and I o... Read More

Walking in the Present

Posted on May 2, 2023May 19, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski

I spent a lot less time outside this winter. Without my winter-loving Mongolian snow beast, there was no reason to suit up (or boot up) and play in the snow. Though we didn’t get much snow this ... Read More

Retreating

Posted on April 25, 2023May 19, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski

I renewed a commitment to myself this year. I took some time and intention to remind myself that I’m a writer. And writers are writers because they write. So, I’ve worked to build a content calend... Read More

A Night to Remember

Posted on April 18, 2023December 22, 2025 by Ron Stempkowski

Since saying goodbye to my sweet puppy girl in December, she, Ken, and Quantum have been on my mind even more than usual. Though Ken and Quantum never met Kallie, they are intimately connected to each... Read More

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