Ruth Clark: Here in Hereford — The Archer on Sam’s Table
Because we have the archer, I always arise about the same time to walk him. He lies patient and silent in his crate as I dress in the big room, … Continue reading
Ruth Clark: Here in Hereford — The Grotto
Two weeks of brutal heat, the highest temperatures we have ever experienced, well into the 100’s. The first week very dry, the second, humidity slowly rising. No monsoon rains will … Continue reading
Ruth Clark: Here in Hereford, The Counterfeit Nomad
Drunk, he was pulled from charger Left impaled on bush and tree Now lives near 15 deerhounds With more respect than he. Perpetual nomad, had he but been like Byron … Continue reading
Ruth Clark: Here in Hereford — The Admirable Nature of Aspen and Creosote
There’s a large creosote bush colony in the desert that has survived for 12,000 years by cloning itself. It does this under brutal conditions. Not that it is unique. There’s … Continue reading
Ruth Clark: Here in Hereford — Neighborhood Tales
Soon Gene and I will have been here 20 years. When we came, the electricity failed regularly during the monsoon season, irregularly at other times; thus there would be no … Continue reading
Ruth Clark: Here in Hereford, Snake Edition
In Hereford reptiles, like rodents, are abundant. Most commonly we see the quick-moving whiptail lizard, which is the favorite food of the road runner, the gecko, most often on a … Continue reading
Ruth Clark: Here in Hereford
Hereford, Arizona Our area has no prestige. Was supposed to be all site built but isn’t. Sharp turn onto dirt road, quick to avoid an unperceived vehicle. Next pass 3 … Continue reading
