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Brace Yourself
“What is the idea that something exists, even if you can’t see it, if not the very definition of faith?” - Sloane Crosley in "Grief is for People". (A wise, funny and moving memoir of grieving for her friend who died by suicide. You should read it.) April 11. Chilkat...
Monday’s Of Bears and Ballots Conversation
"The most important political office is that of the private citizen." Louis Brandeis I know it's a little weird to be talking about myself and my new book so much, but in this virtual book tour age, this is now part of it all-- and mainly, I don't want you to miss an...
An Atlanta Book Event
Wednesday I will have a virtual visit at The Atlanta History Center with Atlanta author Jessica Handler, who has written the book on how to write about grief-- literally, it's called Braving the Fire, as well as a best selling memoir and a novel. It's at 7pm Atlanta...
I’m Going to San Francisco.. Tonight, and You can Too.
Tonight at 6 PST (that's 5 in AK and you can figure out what it is where you are...) I will be talking to my old friend Sedge Thomson at The Booksmith via Zoom and live on FaceBook about Of Bears and Ballots. Sedge, along with his old West Coast Live! Radio show crew...
Sunday’s Thought
"When a baby is born, our first response is love. When a dear one dies, the hand we hold is a gesture of love. Timeless love and awareness is who you are. Trust it."-- Jack Kornfield It is more than a little challenging, this waiting for the pandemic in Haines. And I...
Of Squirrels and Women
The squirrels are eating my neighbor's beloved strawberries. She is very handy with power tools, and built a hinged cage made of 2X2s and hardware cloth to keep them out. But squirrels are crafty, and have managed to sneak in anyway. Not only are they stealing the...
An Invite to Of Bears and Ballots Chats in Seattle and Homer
I want to invite you to two virtual events this week that you may be interested in. You can sign up for both easily, just click the links. The first is Wednesday with the U Bookstore in Seattle where I will be in conversation with KUOW's award winning reporter and...