Author Archives: jbhousephotography

Canyon Dream

Posted on November 20, 2016 by jbhousephotography

Deep deep down That canyon is still there Beneath bayou mud And autumn snow   Her river runs Within my blood To never reach The sea   Salt Cedar Cheat grass And Vegas Suck her dry   And I May … Continue reading →

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Trying out Zazzle

Posted on November 13, 2016 by jbhousephotography

So, despite my love for my regular printer Joshua House Fine Art Photography I am sadly not able to offer calendars so, I am now offering them via Joshua House Calendars At this time I only intend to offer calendars on  Zazzle.

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Oregon Trail Card Game Thoughts

Posted on August 14, 2016 by jbhousephotography

Many of us over the age of twenty-five began learning about the concept of Manifest Destiny playing the classic computer game “Oregon Trail” which went through numerous versions over the decades and innumerable operating systems that allowed players to travel … Continue reading →

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Reread this from 3 years ago

Posted on July 6, 2016 by jbhousephotography

The blog I wrote about the injustice of the death of Trayvon Martin.  It should be re read again. It’s been a week since the verdict in the Trayvon Martin case, giving people a chance to actually think about it … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Weekend 4th of July 2011

Posted on July 2, 2016 by jbhousephotography

Five years ago I was working in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York State with the Department of Environmental Conservation as what was called a “back country steward”.  Essentially this meant that I spent my workweek in the forested … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Bells Part Seven

Posted on April 26, 2016 by jbhousephotography

“Well, that was curious.” Philip Quan said looking up from his USFS issued radio. Sarah, the most Masters level student from Quan’s team glanced towards him and then returned her eye to the spotting scope she was using to watch … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Bells Part Six

Posted on April 18, 2016 by jbhousephotography

“8034, I’m seeing a great deal of smoke coming off the fire between you and your trailhead.” “I’m starting to see wisps of it myself.  This really doesn’t look good.  I’m going to be honest, I don’t know the current … Continue reading →

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How I write Fiction

Posted on April 15, 2016 by jbhousephotography

How I write fiction- Joshua House I realize that all authors of fiction write it in different ways.  Many still write long hand and then have it transcribed, or transcribe it themselves.  Others write simply on a word processor, typewriter … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Bells Part Five

Posted on April 11, 2016 by jbhousephotography

“So, here’s the situation from what Dodd has told me.  First of all, the cougar isn’t a major threat, it’s likely gone off searching for easier morsels.  As long as we keep our guard up and no one wanders off … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Bells Part 4

Posted on April 9, 2016 by jbhousephotography

“Alright 8034, I’ve got four, no five smoke plumes visible.  You got any special reason you’re asking?” “I’m on a VIP guide trip.  Where abouts are those fires?” “Three of them are to the south-west of Rice Mountain Lookout, one … Continue reading →

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