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October 10
While I was away I gave a couple of talks/readings in Wasilla and Talkeetna, and hosted a writing workshop at the Talkeetna library. I am not really a teacher, and am a bit anxious when asked to guide other writers. At the same time, I figure if I can do this, anyone...
Sunday’s Thought
"You hear a lot of dialogue on the death of the American family. Families aren't dying. They're merging into big conglomerates."- Erma Bombeck And.. a word of advice to mothers of all stripes from my Mother's Day card: "It's all fun and games until someone winds...
A Mess of Not Really News
There is so much to tell you that I'm a little overwhelmed. I don't even have kids in school anymore-- but those poor parents (and teachers) are exhausting me from just seeing the many end-of-the-year celebrations and events. Prom, concerts, the track meet this...
Za Za Zoom
The best news I've heard in a longtime is that Haines is getting a Zamboni for our natural-ice-outdoor hockey rink built and maintained by an all volunteer crew at the Fairgrounds. Turns out the mayor of Haines Junction, Yukon Territory ( about 160 miles over the pass...
Sunday’s Thought
"For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord."- The Book of Common Prayer
Hello, Summer.
Yesterday at four when my daughter and two of the grand daughters-- Ivy (almost 2) and Caroline (4)-- and I headed for ice cream at the Hungry Moose the bank sign flashed 70. Which means everyone was dressed for 90. Little children were in sun rompers, their moms and...
I’m Back.
It was cold riding alongside the frosty swamps this morning after a week in sunny (and hot) Solvang. (At least for us 70s and sunny is hot. My forearms are peeling.) We had a great time, and rode lots of big (and small) hills-- even Mt. Figueroa-- which was a ten mile...