Keith Ridler
@keithridler.bsky.social
Writer, traveler, cyclist. Former AP reporter covering politics, environment. Alum Arizona State University Chronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Stoicism student attempting wisdom, justice, courage, moderation. keithridler.substack.com
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Just finished John Williams’s novel “Stoner” about the ups and downs of a man, William Stoner, whose dirt-poor farming parents send him to college to get an agricultural degree but who gets sidetracked by literature. What a terrific novel. Can’t believe I hadn’t come across it before now.
December 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Just finished John Williams’s novel “Stoner” about the ups and downs of a man, William Stoner, whose dirt-poor farming parents send him to college to get an agricultural degree but who gets sidetracked by literature. What a terrific novel. Can’t believe I hadn’t come across it before now.
Kathryn Albertson Park, early December.
December 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Kathryn Albertson Park, early December.
South Fork Boise River below Anderson Ranch Dam, early December. On some December days it can be quite pleasant on the river when the sun enters the canyon, but on this day a cold wind coming up the canyon made it feel like winter. Still, another great day of fishing, though not much catching.
December 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
South Fork Boise River below Anderson Ranch Dam, early December. On some December days it can be quite pleasant on the river when the sun enters the canyon, but on this day a cold wind coming up the canyon made it feel like winter. Still, another great day of fishing, though not much catching.
A few scenes from our hike today in Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve in Boise, including two napping black-crowned night herons.
November 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
A few scenes from our hike today in Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve in Boise, including two napping black-crowned night herons.
Boise River a few miles upstream of Boise, early May.
May 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Boise River a few miles upstream of Boise, early May.
The water is on at Kathryn Albertson Park
April 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The water is on at Kathryn Albertson Park
His, or her, nest blew down during the winter. After pondering the situation awhile, this osprey started rebuilding. Near Cascade, Idaho, early April.
April 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
His, or her, nest blew down during the winter. After pondering the situation awhile, this osprey started rebuilding. Near Cascade, Idaho, early April.
Glad to see this. I was subpoenaed twice by Ammon Bundy concerning my work at the Statehouse. I’m not sure how much The Associated Press, my employer, spent fighting the subpoenas. Needless to say, I wouldn’t have testified regardless. #idleg
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Idaho Legislature unanimously passes media shield law bill protecting journalists’ sources — Idaho Capital Sun
Both chambers of the Idaho Legislature — on unanimous, bipartisan votes — passed a bill that would create a media shield law protecting sources who provide confidential information or documents to jou...
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March 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Glad to see this. I was subpoenaed twice by Ammon Bundy concerning my work at the Statehouse. I’m not sure how much The Associated Press, my employer, spent fighting the subpoenas. Needless to say, I wouldn’t have testified regardless. #idleg
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This is my indoor trainer/Zwift racing bike. But one of these days I’ll take it out on the road and leave my carbon fiber bike in the garage.
March 17, 2025 at 4:37 AM
This is my indoor trainer/Zwift racing bike. But one of these days I’ll take it out on the road and leave my carbon fiber bike in the garage.
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Church of San Miguel Arcangel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, early evening, late February.
February 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Church of San Miguel Arcangel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, early evening, late February.
Photos of Calle Zacateros in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, taken nearly 70 years apart. It would be fun to spend a day in 1950s San Miguel de Allende. Or 1850s. But come back to the present for dinner.
February 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Photos of Calle Zacateros in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, taken nearly 70 years apart. It would be fun to spend a day in 1950s San Miguel de Allende. Or 1850s. But come back to the present for dinner.
Found this at the ruins of a hacienda in central Mexico. You just never know.
February 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Found this at the ruins of a hacienda in central Mexico. You just never know.
I like places that take their no smoking (no fumar) policy seriously.
February 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I like places that take their no smoking (no fumar) policy seriously.
The Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo starts today and goes through Saturday. I’m awaiting a presentation on the Salmon River. A lot of other good presentations lined up as well along with booths and casting ponds. Should be a good one. If you go, you need $15 cash to get.
January 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo starts today and goes through Saturday. I’m awaiting a presentation on the Salmon River. A lot of other good presentations lined up as well along with booths and casting ponds. Should be a good one. If you go, you need $15 cash to get.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game opened its new headquarters in Boise three years ago, but this is the first time I’ve been there. Very impressive. A lot of animal mounts and art.
January 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game opened its new headquarters in Boise three years ago, but this is the first time I’ve been there. Very impressive. A lot of animal mounts and art.
Ah, yes. When kids ride in your vehicle. I kinda like it. An original work. I’m going to leave it.
January 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Ah, yes. When kids ride in your vehicle. I kinda like it. An original work. I’m going to leave it.
Yesterday we visited the James Castle House, the museum in Boise named after the artist who lived there. He has long been described as deaf and mute, but more recent theories involve visually gifted autism, which seems more plausible. Maybe he had some of both. (1)
January 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Yesterday we visited the James Castle House, the museum in Boise named after the artist who lived there. He has long been described as deaf and mute, but more recent theories involve visually gifted autism, which seems more plausible. Maybe he had some of both. (1)
Amalgamated Sugar Company in Nampa processing sugar beats. In 2020, Idaho produced about 20% of the nations sugar beats. Nampa has a bit of an apocalyptic feel at the moment, though, with all the haze.
December 2, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Amalgamated Sugar Company in Nampa processing sugar beats. In 2020, Idaho produced about 20% of the nations sugar beats. Nampa has a bit of an apocalyptic feel at the moment, though, with all the haze.
Wintery Cascade, Idaho, late November.
November 26, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Wintery Cascade, Idaho, late November.