Swagger & Ink

Stories that traverse the landscapes of womanhood, aging, and the American West—where grit meets grace.

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The Gubernator's Message

The Guardian calls him our "moral gubernator," but Schwartzneger's 7-minute speech is deeply moving.

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Sometimes a poem tosses me off balance in just the right way and I have to share it with you.

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and groaned?

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Sometimes Wyoming leaves me speechless.

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Insomnia takes me to interesting places.

“Breathe Deeply, Read Widely.”

— Amanda Barusch