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“Just Post a Picture of Henry,”
That's what my daughter JJ said when I said I really need to blog but I don't what to write about because there has been too much going on. I chose a picture of her son Henry and Chip and the dogs at "dog cheese" hour. Everyday Chip measures out cheese and apples for...
Not so Calm or Bright.
I had a major meltdown this morning when I learned that the ordinance keeping the Chilkat River beach from Carr's Cove to Cemetery Hill non-motorized may not pass tomorrow night because a former mayor and current assemblyman in favor of the ordinance had to leave town...
Sunday’s Thought
“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but...
We Are Doing Okay, You Know?
Honestly, the reason I haven't been better at keeping you posted is not personal. I'm just disorganized. Well, that, and I've been spending the week with a baby, and toddlers and computers don't mix. You have to pay attention to children. There are stories to read,...
Happy Monday
Well, we actually did fly out in the blustery rain on Thanksgiving-- and because it was in doubt one feast was delayed a day and another was added, so instead of having no Thanksgivings we had two in a row-- one Thursday and one Friday. The flight to Juneau was a tad...
Sunday’s Thought
"This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine- Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, shine, shine!"- A Sunday school song
So Much to Be Thankful For
I am not up early making stuffing and rolls, washing the napkins, cleaning like crazy-- Instead, my bag is packed and I'm ready to go and hoping daylight brings the sound of a small plane flying over the house so we can make it to Juneau for dinner with the family...