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Monday Nov. 27 Moon Shadows on the Chilkat
The moon was as bright as a reading light for a letter from an old friend back home- Michael Burton, Night Rider's Lament Nov. 27, Monday. 6:30 am, low tide, 35 degrees, southeast breeze, full moon. There is snow in the forecast. Before I headed to the pool I let the...
Oh My Gosh
I've been saying that a lot lately-- it has been beautiful-- as well as "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph." And "Mother of God," because of the play. I am Kate, a proper, pious woman. But sadly, things are all going to hell for her by the second act. (Although she would...
Sunday’s Thought
From June Callwood: "If people were kinder, they would be happier. If they were happier, more people would be kindly. If more people were happy the world would be kinder. If the world were kinder it might survive." I have been thinking about that-- and about Annie...
Greetings From Studio A in Windy Juneau
I have spent three days recording the audio book of Find the Good for HighBridge Audio Books at Betsy Simms' Studio A here in Juneau at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council. (Once I got the part to basically play myself, I asked if we could do the recording...
Monday’s Post Card of a Windy Sunday
The ferry from Juneau was canceled, so all the swim meet kids and the junior high basketball tournament kids are still here until today's ferry. James and his mother decided to stay until tomorrow's quieter, less crowded boat, when all three of us will head down to...
Sunday’s Thought
Hold a baby to your ear As you would a shell: Sounds of centuries you hear New centuries foretell. Who can break a baby's code? And which is older-- The listener or his small load? The held or the holder? --- "Conch", a poem by E.B....
A Lot Happening This Weekend
First, you need to know that the sun is out, and is supposed to stay out, and the ski trail is set along the Chilkoot River to the lake, and there's a big swim meet and the Dolphins could use more timers for Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. It will be over by...