Reno’s Weeklies Memorialized as Deck of Cards
Weekly motels have been a part of Reno’s fabric for decades. But, as the city grows and re-develops, much of these historic buildings –...
Cows Created Craving for Climbing
I know, I know, the cows come first. Shoveling waist-high snowdrifts from my driveway for the umpteenth time I watch the cowboy drive past...
Two Poems by Teresa Breeden
Looking Down
for Stephen
You can see, right at the edges of things,
the degradation: a chip here,...
David Gessner: “All the Wild that Remains”
Two of the most iconic writers about the wild landscape and environment of the arid western United States are Wallace Stegner and Edward Abbey....
A snowy walk in Reno
Winter in Tahoe sometimes means major storms with multiple feet of snow. When that happens we shovel until our arms beg for mercy, try...
Spike McGuire: From Circus Performer to Head of Brewery Arts Center
When Spike McGuire was born, he found himself in a place that most people end up only after a series of questionable decisions.
“I was...
The Hand Pan Quest – Part 1.
One very cool, thing I frequently experience when writing for the Sierra Nevada Ally (the Ally) is that the story I set out to...
Studying With The Devil/Saint of Acting Teachers
“You will not have trouble getting into Heaven,” he said, impressed with himself. “You have already been to hell; you studied with me.” Lee...
A Hard Flight
Evelyn, who was running Air Tamarak by herself at the time, came for me at my cabin early one morning. “I need you down...
Reno Jazz Master Tristan Selzler and His New Album
Today we are truly blessed to be able to bring you Reno Jazz-legend-in-the-making, Tristan Selzler’s new Jazz album, Tales from the Loving Cup.
When I...