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High Country Commentary

Narrated by Kara Lea Kennedy

Articles, essays, reviews, and views from the High Country. timberlineletter.substack.com

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4:59

The Good Work Begins

High Country Commentary ·

2024/11/14

As a newlywed back in 2008, I had just made myself a luscious bowl of yogurt and apples, garnished with oatmeal and cinnamon. I headed through the kitchen in my robe, cradling my precious breakfast as though it came from Le Cordon Bleu. In my fervor, I nearly collided with my bleary-eyed husband. Rather than his customary “Good morning, beautiful,” he looked down at my bountiful bowl and grumbled, “Wow. That’s a veritable truckload of oatmeal.”The death of a honeymoon.It seems to be a rite of

5:47

Home

High Country Commentary ·

2024/11/07

I tried to be invisible as I scoped out the restaurant, a future rendezvous spot with our son’s family. But, as I scanned the menu and the ambiance, the six-foot three, early-30s host spotted me, blowing my cover.“How many, please?”“Uh, none. I’m just checking out your restaurant.”The host’s grin commanded his entire face. I returned an uncomfortable smile.“So, what do you do when you’re not here?” I vainly tried to normalize my peculiar behavior.“I work a lot. Fifty hours a week or more.”The

5:33

Who Does That Sort of Thing?

High Country Commentary ·

2024/10/24

Written by: Craig DahlbergNarrated by: Kara Lea KennedyHave you ever met a human pilot light, one always ready to ignite the flame of kindness in others? Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

6:09

The Line Walkers

High Country Commentary ·

2024/10/17

When World War II ended, the U.S. Navy released Jack Chinn to return to Kansas and rejoin his own life. Like many veterans, Dad brought the war home. Inevitably, his fatherhood borrowed a military model.I think that's why he was a stranger to me; it was impossible for a child to connect with a battle-scorched warrior. I needed but couldn’t find him; I later learned he looked for me too. But the circumstances of our lives simply booked us on trains bound for different places.But in the late 50s, our

4:24

How Will You Frame the Picture?

High Country Commentary ·

2024/10/03

You can't always control what's in the picture, but with the proper framing of a canvas, all else falls away.Author: Craig DahlbergNarrator: Kara Lea Kennedy Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

4:51

Speak to the Signature

High Country Commentary ·

2024/09/26

When I wrote for a conservative journal several years ago, one day my editor asked me to become more combative against “liberals.” When I told him I was not good at that, I heard myself say something I did not know before that moment: “God’s signature is written across every human heart; I’d rather speak to that signature.”To my surprise, he said, “Well, we sure need someone around here who can do that!” The subject never came up again.After a long estrangement from an old friend, I turned a corner

4:30

What's Your Hurry?

High Country Commentary ·

2024/09/19

I tore across our field, maxing out the 24 horsepower, zero-turn mowing monster. A day of peaceful yard work quickly turned awry when my husband tromped through the grass, wearing his “I’m a man and I know machines” face. I knew he wasn’t approaching to tell me how pretty I was in my ball cap and tee shirt bearing the image of E.T., so I begrudgingly brought the mower to a stop. He yelled something, cranked the throttle from “happy-go-lucky turtle” to full “rabbit on methamphetamines,” and walked

6:25

Can We Talk?

High Country Commentary ·

2024/09/12

Twenty-five years ago, The Cluetrain Manifesto published “95 Theses” built around their observance of markets as conversations. Consider the top five of their theses:* Markets are conversations.* Markets consist of human beings, not demographic sectors.* Conversations among human beings sound human. They are conducted in a human voice.* Whether delivering information, opinions, perspectives, dissenting arguments or humorous asides, the human voice is typically open, natural, uncontrived.* People

4:41

What We Leave Behind

High Country Commentary ·

2024/09/05

Humans are carriers. We carry germs, car keys, dirty dishes, and other things. But sometimes we also leave essential things in the atmosphere. Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

5:17

When We Need New Eyes

High Country Commentary ·

2024/08/29

One of the greatest lines in history—six one-syllable words—comes from the old hymn, Amazing Grace: “Twas blind, but now I see.” That so often inscribes the summation of an act, a relationship, a failure, even a reach for the good. On October 30, 2007, a doctor dropped a diagnosis of cancer on Joanne, my wife. Over the following five months, we lived in a shadowland of sirens screaming through the night, conflicting reports, confusing options, and continuous testing. Her doctor grew increasingly

4:40

The Vow of Stability

High Country Commentary ·

2024/08/22

Stand, stable, in every season. Like a tree. Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

2:46

Finding Your Voice

High Country Commentary ·

2024/08/22

Listen to the sounds that move you, the things that breathe inspiration into your bones, the voices that splash sound waves against your ear’s cochlea, the Spirit that breathes sound into your soul.Conversation between father and son:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY35eXTKVLY Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

5:39

Warriors in the Rain

High Country Commentary ·

2024/08/15

What I saw the day my dad encountered an old enemy. Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

5:13

Little Slivers

High Country Commentary ·

2024/08/08

The little slivers of life can make big differences. Sometimes a mere sliver can even blaze a new trail...to the possible. Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

9:07

Where Do You Find Strength?

High Country Commentary ·

2024/07/25

A high-stakes medical drama leads one man to the wellsprings of vigor.By: John SommersNarrated by: Kara Lea Kennedy Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

6:15

The Glory of Kings

High Country Commentary ·

2024/07/18

The Glory of KingsWhy are we placed on earth? How do we pay the rent on our planet space? Have we been called...to a purpose, a plan, a person, a people? Let's talk. Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

4:56

Crooked Old River

High Country Commentary ·

2024/07/18

Crooked Old RiverBook ReviewStep away into a book that captures grand adventure in another world. More than that, catch sight of the reality of what action does for and within us.You can find the book at Trapper’s website store or on Amazon. Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

2:12

The Gift of Sabbath

High Country Commentary ·

2024/07/18

The Gift of SabbathFather Ron Rohlheiser reminds us of the life-essential practice of Sabbath. This post could save your life.https://ronrolheiser.com/en/ Get full access to The Timberline Letter at timberlineletter.substack.com/subscribe

5:32

Art + Faith

High Country Commentary ·

2024/06/17

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