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Dec. 21 Happy Solstice
From Jeanette Winterson: "So light a candle to the dead. And light a candle to miracles, however unlikely, and pray that you recognize yours. And light a candle to the living; the world of friendship and family that means so much. And light a candle to the future;...
Death, Taxes, and About Medium
Here's an idea for a new book, or a TV show-- Death and Taxes, about an obituary writer and an accountant. (I haven't gotten farther than the title...) It came to me at the grocery store yesterday when I saw Greg, an accountant friend, and I asked if he was enjoying...
Artful Thinking
I should apologize, I am so wiggy that I have not been able to stop by here this week. It's spring affected disorder and there are too many stories in my head at once to make sense of anything. The bear mauling that made national news took up a few days of chasing...
Sunday’s Thought
"Most of us walk a winding path. Such is God's world; such is God's truth. Accept this. There is no need to resign ourselves to despair. Relish this rich life! Find the grace and beauty around every crooked corner."-- Jonathan Erdman
Friday’s Word to the Wise
My favorite line from Erma's obituary came from a letter her nephew Omar sent to Erma's daughter Debra-- "I struggle to think of anyone I have known who genuinely cared more for others than herself as much as Erma. I know you and your family appreciated and understood...
Pearl Walks to Town (and catches a ride home) Post Card
Back Home and At Work- Sadly
I have been in Homer a long weekend, hosted and feted by the Friends of the Library there. I was a special star because the Haines library, which I am on the board of, inspired the Homer community to build their new library, so they made me feel very welcome. This is...