In the Shallows of the Skykomish

It is in the river waters of the Pacific Northwest that Salmon, the essence of nature's wild and bountiful grandeur, are born and, after years swimming free in the vast ocean, return to spawn.  Herein are some thoughts on the lives --and the ultimate dignity -- of these regional sentient treasures. (Length: 10 minutes)

Written by Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project; background music composed and performed by the renowned SF Bay-area musician Bobby Vega.