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Richard Cooper's avatar

So much heart and truth here.

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Travis DeVore's avatar

Your column shook me today. I passingly knew Michael at the University of Montana during grad school Ran into him at a bookshop in Boise during the brief time he lived in Idaho. He was so kind and gracious. We were not friends, but I always admired him, and remember him telling me about the publishing startup he was working on. I was so impressed with his dedication to getting people's writing out there. He certainly honored the craft. Going to reread his book as a way of honoring him. Thanks for sharing.

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Jim Ruland's avatar

Hey, Travis. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. He really was a special person. Do you remember him talking about another novel, this one set in Idaho, called One Potato?

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Travis DeVore's avatar

Sadly no. I wonder what became of that novel. Appreciate you sharing about Michael.

I’ll make sure to give a few sunsets their due.

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Jim Ruland's avatar

I appreciate you, Travis.

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