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Sunday’s Thoughts
I have three thoughts for you today--I guess I’m making up for lost time—and this is election season so there is a lot on my mind. In Haines on October 3rd we will vote for a new mayor, three assembly members, and the entire planning commission— that’s a lot of...
Sunday’s Thought
"This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine- Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, shine, shine!"- A Sunday school song
So Much to Be Thankful For
I am not up early making stuffing and rolls, washing the napkins, cleaning like crazy-- Instead, my bag is packed and I'm ready to go and hoping daylight brings the sound of a small plane flying over the house so we can make it to Juneau for dinner with the family...
A Few Things to Know for This Week
Wear your ice grippers! There's ice under this lovely new snow, even on the beaches and trails. (Micro-spikes on a chains are available at the Back Country Outfitter and are the best for all-terrain hikers. )A trekking or ski pole might be a good idea too-- Also, the...
Sunday’s Thought
"If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich." - John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Weekend To-Do List
1. Make reservations to fly to Juneau Weds. for Thanksgiving.(The ferry leaves Monday. Too soon for Chip and I.) 2.Thaw turkey in case the plane can't fly. 3. Walk Pearl in the wet gale. 4. Help Chip get five deer cut, wrapped and in the freezer. 5. Jonathan Ward's...
Better Late than Never?
Thanks to the snow (about a foot and half), sleet, and now the rain and awful ice, I have been late for just about everything so far today including checking with you. It was about 12 degrees at 6 am, 22 at 8, and by 11 this morning it was 35 raining and blowing a...