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Nov 18 Tenakee Springs
If we could communicate with animals, ask them questions and receive answers—no matter how simple those questions and answers turn out to be—the world might soon be moved enough to at least start halting our runaway destruction of life.—Roger Payne Saturday, Tenakee...
We Have a Grandson!
Sweet baby James was born at 4:55 this morning. He came out yelling and he looks like his cousins, and everyone is just terrific. Labor was strong and swift and we are all very happy with the outcome and taking long naps today. (I will fill you in on his vitals...
Tapering Before the Big Event
We are waiting for the baby's arrival-- he has passed his due date, but all is so well that there seems to be no rush on anyone's part-- We have watched baseball games at the Imperial Bar downtown. (My daughters are not TV owners) and at the Juneau family home place...
Sunday’s Thought- Inspired by Great Teachers and a Hymn to Peace
First, there is no baby for Eliza yet, and that's kind of nice, as I got to spend all day Friday with my teaching daughters at Juneau's Gastineau Community School. (And even rode the bus on a first grade field trip to the DIPAC salmon hatchery.) JJ teaches...
Bon Voyage
I called the terminal and tried to make a reservation for Friday's ferry, but it was full, and I couldn't get my car on. Same for Sunday. My choices, Joanne said, were Thursday or Monday. (That's Thursday as in today.) Eliza's last day teaching is Friday. (As in...
Batten Down the Hatches and Check the Bilge Pump
I just checked the weather and saw this alarming advisory from NOAA weather in Juneau for Haines Borough and Lynn Canal : Special Statement Statement as of 5:55 AM AKDT on October 08, 2014 ...Heavy rain and strong winds Thursday through Sunday... A very powerful...
Mooses and Louses?
Actually, it is moose and lice, I believe. We have seen both in the last few days, which explains where I've been. First, the moose: This lovely cow hung out by us, and then her boyfriend showed up and it was very exciting-- especially the running away (okay walking...