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Advent Thought(s) Dec 11– One Person at a Time

Advent Thought(s) Dec 11– One Person at a Time

“Perhaps knowing that you are enough for one person goes a long way.” – In Fredrik Backman’s new novel, My Friends. (He also wrote A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked me to Tell You She’s Sorry-- and more.) I did not want to go out into the cold gale of a night,...

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Time to Vote on Tuesday in Haines

Time to Vote on Tuesday in Haines

This is meant for Haines readers-- but I also thought some of you would be curious as to what the folks running for Haines Borough Assembly and Mayor look like-- or at least who I'm voting for-- and that I hope the majority of residents do too. My big issue is...

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A Really Good Moose Hunt

A Really Good Moose Hunt

We hunted just about all of the entire, brief, season— it closed Monday at midnight after less than two weeks. We heard the news from John and Henry Monday evening when they stopped by our camp on their way down the river. John has an airboat, so we always know when...

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Moose Reading

Moose Reading

We spent the first week of the hunt at a sturdy cabin but today we are off to a tent (a big tent, but still) up the river. When I voiced concern about the food and bears Chip said there are more bears in my backyard than up there, and certainly in town. It's true. The...

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‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

That would be Chip's birthday and moose hunting. We are off to camp until Tuesday. I've made the chili and stew, packed the granola and yoghurt, counted the bread for lunches and made sure we have coffee and cream. (Chip's famous ice cream can't come. It's not that...

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Sunday’s Thoughts

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...

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Farewell Old Grill

Farewell Old Grill

When I got home from Tenakee, I craved fresh greens and salmon - of course there are plenty of both there, but I was isolated in a cabin with Covid and canned pantry peaches and peanut butter sandwiches for a week. Chip is a great griller, so he cooks the fish in our...

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