Without warning

All of the streams trapped underground or poisoned

Began roaring with a single voice

All of the old barns torn down for parking lots

Rose up and marched

Like a gray army of coffin slats

All of the clear-cut trees in the north woods became ghosts

Haunting the houses of Parliament

And in the great cities, grass pricked the pavement

With its fine green swords

Thus, the great reclamation began

Karen Howell McFadden, from In the Rhythm of the All

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Charles Posa McFadden, except where indicated otherwise, is responsible for the content of this website, although credit is shared by all who have offered ideas, advice and encouragement. Foremost among these are Karen Howell McFadden who has reviewed and advised on every page of this website, which would not exist without the support and encouragement she gives unsparingly, and Janice Harvey whose extensive written feedback on several of the prior versions of the essays that appear on this website deserves credit for many of the clarifications and amendments that have been added.  Particular thanks are also due to Frank Cunningham, Allan Hammond, Dave and Val LaHart, Bev Posa, Shawn Dalton, John and Barbara Haysom and Scott McFadden for their suggestions and encouragement.     

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Kyle and Kaela,

and all other grandchildren everywhere.

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