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Another Poem Finds a Home

Another Poem Finds a Home

By Elizabeth Enslin on March 9, 2010

I had my first poem published in January and am proud to announce that another poem, “What the Photo Shows,” has been accepted for publication….

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Posted in Poetry, Publication, Recent | Tagged maturity, motherhood, nature writing, parenting, Poetry | 2 Responses

A scene from Nepal, where I did my fieldwork.

Song Inspires Nostalgia for Anthropology

By Elizabeth Enslin on February 2, 2010

A contemporary song reminds me of all that inspired me to become an anthropologist eons ago….

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Posted in Cultural Diversity, Recent | Tagged cultural anthropology, inspiration, maturity, music, stories | Leave a response

Poor dazed bear could be longing to return to her dark, quiet box in the attic.

Grumpy Bears Unite

By Elizabeth Enslin on December 24, 2009

I feel like a grumpy, old bear this holiday season. I don’t want to put my energy into decking halls. I avoid shopping as much as possible. I have no idea what to get anybody, and the muzak playing everywhere makes me want to poke holes in my ear drums….

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Posted in Recent, Seasons and Rituals | Tagged holidays, inspiration, maturity | 5 Responses

On Opium

On Opium

By Elizabeth Enslin on September 9, 2009

My lyric essay, “Three Signs of Maturity,” has been published on Opium Magazine’s online edition. Parents of grown-up children might find it particularly interesting….

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Posted in Publication, Writing | Tagged maturity, motherhood, Opium Magazine

Furr

By Elizabeth Enslin on June 8, 2009

I retired from teaching at an independent high school several years ago to free up time for writing and growing food.  One of the things I miss most about it is the connection to all the wild creativity that comes from younger generations. Several days ago, I attended the graduation of students I taught in  

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Posted in Explorations | Tagged inspiration, maturity, music, Poetry, youth | Leave a response

Offerings at my son's bratabandha ceremony, Chitwan District, Nepal, January 2007

Protected: Hindu Initiation

By Elizabeth Enslin on April 6, 2009

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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Posted in NaPoWriMo | Tagged maturity, Nepal, ritual, stories | 3 Responses

Brand new flag

President Barack Hussein Obama

By Elizabeth Enslin on January 20, 2009

Jerry hooks the grommet at one end of the nylon fabric to the top of the pole. “Where do we attach the other end?” I ask.  I grab the pole and fiddle with plastic rings in the middle. “Hold the end,” I say, eyeing the fabric falling towards the floor.  Jerry gathers it up.  I  

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About Elizabeth Enslin

A writer based in Oregon, I look for inspiration and distractions in nature. An anthropologist, I ponder the places where nature and culture meet. A kitchen gardener, I promote biodiversity and learn from farming traditions around the world. A recovering academic, I try to do all with compassion and humor.

Find out more about me here, or at elizabethenslin.com.

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