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Why Smokey Bear stopped worrying about forest fires

Why Smokey Bear stopped worrying about forest fires

John B. Marek is a storyteller with dirt under his nails who weaves tales inspired by a lifetime immersed in nature. His insightful essays and award-winning fiction delve into the complexities of sustainable living, the heart of rural communities and the thrill of...
Hart to Hart to Hart

Hart to Hart to Hart

John B. Marek is a storyteller with dirt under his nails who weaves tales inspired by a lifetime immersed in nature. His insightful essays and award-winning fiction delve into the complexities of sustainable living, the heart of rural communities and the thrill of...
We picked a bad day to give up smoking

We picked a bad day to give up smoking

John B. Marek is a storyteller with dirt under his nails who weaves tales inspired by a lifetime immersed in nature. His insightful essays and award-winning fiction delve into the complexities of sustainable living, the heart of rural communities and the thrill of...
Rediscovering the magic of the Big Chief

Rediscovering the magic of the Big Chief

John B. Marek is a storyteller with dirt under his nails who weaves tales inspired by a lifetime immersed in nature. His insightful essays and award-winning fiction delve into the complexities of sustainable living, the heart of rural communities and the thrill of...
Drive-in, revisited

Drive-in, revisited

John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. Four years ago, during the throes of the pandemic, I wrote a piece exploring the potential resurgence of drive-in movie theaters. Back then, it...