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Just Another Miracle
This morning I listened to Nanci Griffiths singing as I pedaled to nowhere on my bike up on the stair landing."It's just another morning here," she sings, "...and it's a miracle that it comes around every day of the year." When I headed to the fridge for cream for my...
School Christmas Concert
You can read my latest column about the school Christmas concert at the Alaska Dispatch.
Sunday’s Thought
It is so easy to go through life looking feverishly for special ways to find God when God is most of all to be found in doing common things with uncommon concientiousness-- Joan Chittister, The Rule of Benedict
Gold Rush Alaska II
It is a busy day, with all the holiday activities, and fresh snow, and the kids on the way home for Christmas. (The girls arrive tomorrow, I think, since the ferry was canceled again today. Turns out the Fairweather is aptly named: it only runs in it.) Which is why...
A Whole Lot of Shakin’, Bakin’ & Shoppin’ Going On
The talk at Morning Muscles was the 4.2 earthquake. It struck last night at 8:43 somewhere back behind Santa Claus Mountain and almost all of us felt it. (Kim didn't, but her neighbor's dog is in heat and is driving her Golden Retriever crazy.) Beth even ran to a...
What Me, Worry?
The Lighting of the Fort survived what organizer Annette Smith said was the worst weather, ever. It was raining snow, sideways. This has prompted concerns about the Snow Dragon's appearance in Saturday's Christmas parade. The church youth group will be manning the...
One Holiday Book Guide
I like this guide because it includes one of my books, shameless, I know. But it is extensive, and may help your holiday shopping. Please buy them at your local independent bookstore. This season, support Main Street first. If you'd like a personalized copy of either...