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Ed Keenan, cowboy poet, birder and author Emphasizing the life and lore of the southwest, Ed Keenan writes about the colorful details of desert life, both past and present. Adding regional interest, often his historical vignettes and tales capture unusual details not commonly known.

He is an avid “birder” (bird watcher) and outdoorsman and his poetic expressions capture the imagery of the woods and the subtleties of nature in a personal way. Blending his life-long experiences with an earthy philosophy he invites the reader to experience his appreciation for the outdoors and to evaluate nature in a uniquely different way.His most recent book, "BardSongs and Seasons", is published and distributed by Ingram/Lightning Source.

"BardSongs and Seasons" is a collection of narrative verse. As the subtitle says: "inspired by nature. . .hitched to the universe."
Following the pattern and harmonies of nature, with its complexity of simplicity, these BardSongs are loosely arranged in thematic octaves. Like entering the woods by different routes or trails, one can begin reading at any numbered trail and imagine each as a different nature walk or stroll.

Ed Keenan is also the author of “Cow Chip Poetry--Lies, Lingo & Lore.” These cowboy poems and stories are laced with real cowboy humor, and filled with a reality and drama and extremes that only the desert can provide. He has obviously been over the trail of which he writes. He is adding sixteen more poems to the second edition of the book, along with some cowboy recipes.

‘Ol Gabby, the chuck wagon cook, is identified with his cowboy poetry, so it seems natural to list some of his recipes on the “Chuck-wagon Recipes” page. Included are a number of Dutch oven recipes, since that and the skillet were “Ol Gabby’s” favorite cooking utensils. “Rattlesnake Soup” is not only a recipe of his, but also one of the cowboy poems.

So, “Come ‘n git it or he’ll spit in ‘yer skillet!”

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