So, I may be slightly biased about this being a favorite publication of mine because I was published in one of the editions. That being said, even if I wasn’t, these collections are wonderful, local, and inspiring. Brushfire Literature & Arts is an organization from the University of Nevada Reno that publishes submissions from artists, writers, and poets around the state.
This is one of my favorite publications for two reasons. First, it is all local creators, which makes it all the more special to read. Second, the publication allows audiences to see early work from talented people who may become big names in the future. How cool would it be to tell someone at a dinner party one day that you have an early work from a profound creator? While it’s hard to find print edition anywhere that isn’t the UNR campus, Brushfire Literature & Arts has every journal edition, plus podcasts featuring certain artists, on their website unrbrushfire.org. This publication is a great way to support young and local creators. Plus, I will give anyone full permission to say they own ‘an early Ugalde’ if they decide to try out an issue of the publication.
My Favorite Things -- Brushfire Literature & Arts Journal
- Viviane Ugalde
- 02/07/2021 06:00 AM (update 09/30/2023 11:12 AM)

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Comment author: Patti Cole
Comment text: Marie will be forever treasured in memories.
The memories remain of a soft-spoken, seemingly unassuming but determined individual who absolutely knew what path she wanted to take in life, and followed it.
Her instinctive reactions, which highlighted her steadfast level of love and caring for her family, friends and all living things found in nature, hold lessons for us all.
An unexpected splash of her self-deprecating humor, coupled with uncanny timing, will always bring a smile.
For me, Marie lives on in the sighting of a Black-crowned night heron in the tules, the bloom of a beautiful spring flower and, most poetically, in the struggle of wildlife photographers handling their very large camera lenses.
Comment publication date: 8/15/26, 9:31 AM
Comment source: Obituary-Marie Dong Ko
Comment author: John Chaney
Comment text: I just figured out that Betty was my 1st cousin. Her dad Ted was my dad's brother. I never knew Ted or Betty, but I wish I did. I am 73 and live in IL. I am building my family tree and see where Betty has fit in. Blessings to you Curt and family.
Comment publication date: 8/14/26, 11:04 AM
Comment source: Obituary - Betty Lou (Chaney) Anderson
Comment author: Karen Webb
Comment text: I am so sorry to hear this. I loved coming to the carwash to see John! He always made my day. Prayers for all of his family during this difficult time.
Comment publication date: 8/11/26, 8:56 PM
Comment source: In Memory of John Evans
Comment author: Laura Ivey
Comment text: I am so very sorry for your loss of John. He always made my day when I went to the car wash. I will miss his joyous personality and that smile.
Comment publication date: 8/10/26, 9:52 AM
Comment source: In Memory of John Evans

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