A move to ‘somewhere’

A move to ‘somewhere’

 by Natalie Farmer, Richmond, VA My husband and I were making a move to “somewhere” after many years in the desert. Our #1 criteria? Somewhere where there is water in the riverbed. You see, in Phoenix, the river beds are almost always dry. The Salt River...
I am one with the river

I am one with the river

 by Alice Ellis, Glen Allen, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story… Since I went canoeing, the river has been flowing through my artwork. I am not a “water person.” My knuckles were white as I clung on at the front of the canoe, leaving all the...
Personally Significant Sections of the James River

Personally Significant Sections of the James River

 by Paul Terrell, Moseley, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story … The James River is a constant source of contemplation. Paddling by canoe and kayak becomes a form of meditation. I have carved significant sections of the river that I have personal...
Wet Feet

Wet Feet

 by Amber Ellis, Buckingham VA Story prompt: Write your own river story… Grateful I got my feet wet on the first day of fall before the temps dropped. I usually always wear shoes in the river, but yesterday my feet needed to touch the earth and I said...