John Bredesen

View from the campfire

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Dog kisses

I’ve long been uncomfortable with dog kisses. Using their tongue for toilet paper kind of disqualifies them from getting near my face. But then we got Luna. It isn’t just any dog, it is our dog. I still don’t like it, but I do tolerate it a little bit. [read more…]
The Pope on Writing (yes, it appears to be real)

Below is a link to an actual Pope speech. As far as I can tell, it is legit. I am not hiding the link behind text so you can see for yourself before clicking. Love this bit: When you write stories and develop your characters, you identify with them; you grasp their points of view,… [read more…]
Camping June 2026 edition

First camp hamburger this year. Fire setup for later. [read more…]
Teaching me to see birds

My wife is a wildlife photographer (among other things). She has an eye that can spot animals and birds like nobody I know. After 20 years, even when I am by myself, I look for birds. Even when she isn’t there with her camera, I look for animals. She has taught me to see the… [read more…]

View from the campfire