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Dec 9 Hopes and Hoops
"Based on the evidence, why was I given this day?"- John O'Donohue 11:30 am, Saturday Dec. 9, Chilkat River Beach. North wind, 30 degrees, fine snow. High tide. We walked later because I had a basketball game to watch at 10:00 and another one at 1:00. My...
First Friday in August?! Already? It’s true.
It's another First Friday party downtown (and all around town) in Haines today, with Dan Henry reading from his John Muir book at the Arts Confluence office between 5-7 and an opening in Joanie's gallery next door, and another up in the Fort at Nelle's shop featuring...
What We Know But Cannot Explain, Exactly.
I know, that's a mouthful-- but I've been thinking about what we know about life on earth, animals, and plants, and people-- but cannot explain-- exactly. How sometimes I have locked eyes not with a dog, or a chicken, that I expect to communicate with-- but something...
A Few Wedding Pictures
I did not carry a camera for JJ's wedding-- so here are some snapshots from her friend Hannah Blilie who takes great wedding pictures, and swears she is an amateur. (I beg to differ.) JJ and Bryan were married on a boat-- one of the water taxis that runs between...
The Wedding was Beautiful.. and All is Quite Well in a Busy Way.
From my inbox this morning: Dearest Heather: I am sending good thoughts your way as we have not seen your blog since the 19th. We are knowing that all is well with you and yours. If your life is less than perfect at the moment, just know that we are lifting you all...
Sunday’s Thought
"Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift. It is not the least reason why we should honor as well as love the dog of our own life, and the dog down the street, and all the dogs not yet born. What would the world be like without music...
Blowing in the Wind
This lovely review appeared in my inbox this morning from the South Bergenite/NorthJersey.com. The reviewer says: “At times heart-achingly poignant, at others heart-meltingly sweet, "Find the Good" reminds us those last words will come soon enough, far too soon for...