Good morning from Chilean Patagonia where our 2 1/2 year old Icelandic stallion Ori has found a new friend.

Good morning from Chilean Patagonia where our 2 1/2 year old Icelandic stallion Ori has found a new friend.

Good morning! This is one of the best fly-fishing spots on the Futaleufú. Not that I ever catch anything. The trout know my heart isn’t in it.

Good morning! This is one of the best fly-fishing spots on the Futaleufú. Not that I ever catch anything. The trout know my heart isn’t in it.

Another reason to love autumn in Futaleufú, in addition to the colorful lenga beech trees, is the teaser snow left by each rainfall. Last winter was a historically bad year for snow. Most Patagonian ski resorts did not even open. This year El Niño is expected to dump a ton of snow! I can’t wait!

Another reason to love autumn in Futaleufú, in addition to the colorful lenga beech trees, is the teaser snow left by each rainfall. Last winter was a historically bad year for snow. Most Patagonian ski resorts did not even open. This year El Niño is expected to dump a ton of snow! I can’t wait!

Good morning from Ronika & Pookie! Pookie was born in late spring, Ronika in summer. Their Dad is the stunningly handsome Little Willie, so I predict a bright future for both as breathtaking Patagonian alpacas. This is their first autumn in Futaleufú!

Good morning from Ronika & Pookie! Pookie was born in late spring, Ronika in summer. Their Dad is the stunningly handsome Little Willie, so I predict a bright future for both as breathtaking Patagonian alpacas. This is their first autumn in Futaleufú!

Good morning! Today’s timeline cleanse? I wanted to take some photos of our Icelandic stallions, Ori & Baldur, with the autumn color on Tres Monjas but Baldur was much more interested in a play date with the ladies.

Good morning! Today’s timeline cleanse? I wanted to take some photos of our Icelandic stallions, Ori & Baldur, with the autumn color on Tres Monjas but Baldur was much more interested in a play date with the ladies.

Good morning bluesky friends. Here is the view from our bedroom at 7:40 am in the Azul Valley, Futaleufú, Chile. Yesterday’s rain left a sprinkling of snow on the mountains as the lenga beech trees are just entering autumn splendor.

Good morning bluesky friends. Here is the view from our bedroom at 7:40 am in the Azul Valley, Futaleufú, Chile. Yesterday’s rain left a sprinkling of snow on the mountains as the lenga beech trees are just entering autumn splendor.

I decided not to tell the trout in this river that “a whole civilization will die tonight.” He probably wasn’t referring to them. And, if he was, he was probably bluffing. Trying to get a better deal. The kingfisher on the bridge knows the world is hard enough as it is. All reflections & shadows.

I decided not to tell the trout in this river that “a whole civilization will die tonight.” He probably wasn’t referring to them. And, if he was, he was probably bluffing. Trying to get a better deal. The kingfisher on the bridge knows the world is hard enough as it is. All reflections & shadows.

Upon graduation from the Creative Writing Program at U of MN in ‘92, I prepared my move to Chile. Mentor & friend—Michael Dennis Browne—gifted me his latest book dedicated, “For Todd—grateful for what you have given, confident in what you can do.” RIP dear friend. Funeral will be May 15th in MSP.

Upon graduation from the Creative Writing Program at U of MN in ‘92, I prepared my move to Chile. Mentor & friend—Michael Dennis Browne—gifted me his latest book dedicated, “For Todd—grateful for what you have given, confident in what you can do.” RIP dear friend. Funeral will be May 15th in MSP.

Autumn colors at Lago Bagillt, Chubut. No one denies that Pinilla Lake is the star attraction for autumn color in Futaleufú, but many cannot make the 3-hour climb. Option #2 is bit of a secret: Bagillt Lake on the Argentinian side of Cerro Cónico. There is a road to this lake. You will need 4 x 4.

Autumn colors at Lago Bagillt, Chubut. No one denies that Pinilla Lake is the star attraction for autumn color in Futaleufú, but many cannot make the 3-hour climb. Option #2 is bit of a secret: Bagillt Lake on the Argentinian side of Cerro Cónico. There is a road to this lake. You will need 4 x 4.

It takes 4 flights & 2 days to get from Milwaukee to Futaleufú. I’m tired. Impatient Icelandic fire horse thinks I’ve had enough coffee. It’s time to come out and play.

The fact that Chile & Argentina share the Futaleufú watershed, giving rise to historic border disputes—combined with the connectivity challenges Chile faced prior to the Carretera Austral—made the creation of a new town an urgent priority. Happy birthday to Futaleufú, Chile! 97 years old today!

Just a reminder to bluesky friends: Autumn is an awesome time to go to Patagonia! The color moves from south to north starting in Ushuaia (mid March) to El Chaltén & Torres del Paine (late March/ early April) to Cerro Castillo (early & mid April) to Futaleufú & Northern Patagonia (mid & late April)

The fact that Chile & Argentina share the Futaleufú watershed, giving rise to historic border disputes—combined with the connectivity challenges Chile faced prior to the Carretera Austral—made the creation of a new town an urgent priority. Happy birthday to Futaleufú, Chile! 97 years old today!

It takes 4 flights & 2 days to get from Milwaukee to Futaleufú. I’m tired. Impatient Icelandic fire horse thinks I’ve had enough coffee. It’s time to come out and play.

A bit weepy today upon hearing of the loss of friend & mentor, the poet Michael Dennis Browne. Michael discovered me as a poet and opened the door to my new life. A fine poet and one of the greatest teachers the University of Minnesota ever had. I would not be the person I am without you dear one.

A bit weepy today upon hearing of the loss of friend & mentor, the poet Michael Dennis Browne. Michael discovered me as a poet and opened the door to my new life. A fine poet and one of the greatest teachers the University of Minnesota ever had. I would not be the person I am without you dear one.

Autumn color guide for Patagonia: Ushuaia NOW Torres del Paine In 7-10 days Calafate/ El Chalten 7-10 days Cerro Castillo In 3 weeks Futa hasta Bariloche in 4 weeks Conguillio NP 4-5 weeks

Patagonian alpaca herder gaucho poet spotted in Milwaukee with his best girl from La Crosse, WI. As the world gets funky, hold your loved ones closely.

Autumn color guide for Patagonia: Ushuaia NOW Torres del Paine In 7-10 days Calafate/ El Chalten 7-10 days Cerro Castillo In 3 weeks Futa hasta Bariloche in 4 weeks Conguillio NP 4-5 weeks

Patagonian alpaca herder gaucho poet spotted in Milwaukee with his best girl from La Crosse, WI. As the world gets funky, hold your loved ones closely.

I am enjoying my week with Mom in Milwaukee. Yesterday I visited some fellow Icelandic horse owners in beautiful Cambridge, WI 30 minutes east of Madison. These horses are absolutely beautiful and somewhat famous on Instagram via @iamglytja. Hey WI folks: they have an airbnb, too! Adorable town!

One of my favorite Warren Buffet quotes? “You can’t make a good deal with a bad person.” The US can’t “win” a war in Iran for the same reason countries can’t make “deals”’with Trump. Neither Iran nor Trump are rational actors. When you deal with them you just entangle yourself in endless toxicity.

One of my favorite Warren Buffet quotes? “You can’t make a good deal with a bad person.” The US can’t “win” a war in Iran for the same reason countries can’t make “deals”’with Trump. Neither Iran nor Trump are rational actors. When you deal with them you just entangle yourself in endless toxicity.

I am enjoying my week with Mom in Milwaukee. Yesterday I visited some fellow Icelandic horse owners in beautiful Cambridge, WI 30 minutes east of Madison. These horses are absolutely beautiful and somewhat famous on Instagram via @iamglytja. Hey WI folks: they have an airbnb, too! Adorable town!

Just arrived in Milwaukee for a week with my Mother. During my 33-years living in Chile I have probably made the long trip back to MKE at least 75 times. Tomorrow I will visit some fellow Icelandic horse breeders in Cambridge, near Madison. The world is as large or small as we want it to be.

Just arrived in Milwaukee for a week with my Mother. During my 33-years living in Chile I have probably made the long trip back to MKE at least 75 times. Tomorrow I will visit some fellow Icelandic horse breeders in Cambridge, near Madison. The world is as large or small as we want it to be.

I am back in my beloved Valparaíso for a few days before flying up to WI to see my mom. This photo is of Urriola Street. To the right? Cerro Alegre. To the left? Cerro Concepción. Chileans often beat up on this awesome city, but—fun fact—every foreign tourist I see has a huge smile on their face.

I am back in my beloved Valparaíso for a few days before flying up to WI to see my mom. This photo is of Urriola Street. To the right? Cerro Alegre. To the left? Cerro Concepción. Chileans often beat up on this awesome city, but—fun fact—every foreign tourist I see has a huge smile on their face.

As a general rule, if the river flows to the Pacific it is Chile and if the river flows to the Atlantic it is Argentina. The rare exception is the Futaleufú. The greatest of Patagonian rivers carves across the Andes. It belongs to both countries. It belongs to the world.

As a general rule, if the river flows to the Pacific it is Chile and if the river flows to the Atlantic it is Argentina. The rare exception is the Futaleufú. The greatest of Patagonian rivers carves across the Andes. It belongs to both countries. It belongs to the world.

Yours truly embracing the last days of summer at our family swimming hole on the Azul River in Futaleufú, Chilean Patagonia. My shirt says, “Cedar Creek Apothecary, Cedarburg, WI” You can take the boy out of Wisconsin, but you can’t take the Wisconsin out of the boy.

Yours truly embracing the last days of summer at our family swimming hole on the Azul River in Futaleufú, Chilean Patagonia. My shirt says, “Cedar Creek Apothecary, Cedarburg, WI” You can take the boy out of Wisconsin, but you can’t take the Wisconsin out of the boy.

The whole reason writers like to get up early is that you have the house to yourself, a pot of delicious coffee in the kitchen, and you can write freely with nobody distracting or judging you.

Good morning! Today’s timeline cleanse is the Ministry of Silly Walks, Patagonia style.

The whole reason writers like to get up early is that you have the house to yourself, a pot of delicious coffee in the kitchen, and you can write freely with nobody distracting or judging you.

Good morning! Today’s timeline cleanse is the Ministry of Silly Walks, Patagonia style.

Good morning friends. Here is today’s lesson in regional Spanish dialects: “Chocho” is a Chilean word meaning “beaming with pride” as in “Eldfara is chocha about her baby sister.” Both baby foals are still unnamed. Coming soon!

Good morning friends. Here is today’s lesson in regional Spanish dialects: “Chocho” is a Chilean word meaning “beaming with pride” as in “Eldfara is chocha about her baby sister.” Both baby foals are still unnamed. Coming soon!

Good morning bluesky friends. This week could get funky. Stay focused. Stay positive. Here is the view of the Azul River in Futaleufú, Chilean Patagonia, yesterday late afternoon before sunset.

Good morning bluesky friends. This week could get funky. Stay focused. Stay positive. Here is the view of the Azul River in Futaleufú, Chilean Patagonia, yesterday late afternoon before sunset.

In honor of International Woman’s Day I decided to have my morning coffee with my harem of Icelandic ladies. They completely disrespected my coffee ritual but I love them anyway inconsolably 😂😂