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Sunday’s Thought
"Don’t give up on truth and beauty and justice, no matter the headlines, no matter how dire things seem. The light always returns—always always always."- Anne Lamott It is the Feast of the Epiphany for those of you that follow these things. The day the church...
Busy Week
We have a lot of meetings this week, and they are crucial, as the result will be a new manager. Both Brad Ryan, the current facilities director and interim manager, and Debra Schnabel, a former assembly member and current Chamber of Commerce head are the finalists....
Sunday’s Thought
“To be hopeful in bad times is not to be foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is not just a history of cruelty. It is also one of compassion, sacrifice, courage, and kindness. And if we do act, in whatever small way, we don’t have to wait for...
Good Tidings in the Mail
Look what came in the mail today. Two heart rocks in a cool box, with a delightful poem from my old friend Marie. How perfect is this?! Look at this beautiful heart shaped rock I found it this morning on my morning walk. I've been looking for one since I read your...
This is my Song
I just love this place. We had such a nice Easter, full of friends, family and good news -- my daughter JJ is the new principal of the Unalaska Dutch Harbor elementary school-- and our surfing son is heading home from Australia to fish this summer-- the four local...
Happy Easter!
"Hail thee festival day! Blest day that art hallowed forever... " - Easter Hymn Salve festa dies
Good Friday! (& a Sweet Preschool PostCard.)
It is a very good Friday, actually. The sun is shining, the swans are gliding in the river (20!), and the goats are low on the ridge. We saw our first wet bear tracks on the road this morning as we pedaled out to 15 mile and back. The solemnity of the church holiday...