In each piece, I try to offer my readers a little something they would not otherwise have:
- The western backcountry.
- The high arctic.
- The perspective of working as a non-stereotypical gay forester.
- Biking cross country.
- … and such …
I have been inspired by my cousin, Lein Shory, who grew up in northern Alabama. In high school, he started writing stories that were so good they won prizes; but so outrageous, by local standards, they were banned.
Up till then I had shied away from writing about anything too personal, too odd, too revealing of friends and family, or that might otherwise get me in trouble.
From Lein’s work, I realize the only things worth writing are ones that could get me in trouble.
Rick Shory 
2015-02-04 at 11:43
I love your website. Keep it up.
2020-04-03 at 02:06
I like watching your mind work in your writing.
2021-10-17 at 11:06
Oh Rick, you are such a gift. Thank you thank you for your insights, clarity and depth — a Gift to all of us who seek mindful organized elucidations.