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Sunday’s Thought
“Contemplative prayer is simply a wordless, trusting opening of self to the divine presence. Far from being advanced, it is about the simplest form of prayer there is. Children recognize it instantly—as I did—perhaps because, as the sixteenth-century mystic John of...
Haines in the News Today
Here's two of the "most read" articles in today's Alaska Dispatch and both are about Haines. (And no, I did not have anything to do with either one, except that Chip was a sponsor of the no corporate personhood for Haines initiative.) Basically, Haines gets a nice...
Pearl and Lani’s Most Excellent Afternoon. A Postcard
Results are In
Congratulations to the newest assembly members: George Campbell-- a garlic farmer and arts supporter (the Green Room at the Chilkat Center is dedicated to the memory of his mother, Barbara Campbell, long time Actfest stage manager), plus he plays the bag pipes--...
Vote Today!
Can you believe it? It's an election day, my favorite holiday. I love to vote. I hope you do too-- Please do. There are a lot of good people running for local office-- I'm still not sure who all I'll choose yet for all the borough assembly and school board seats-- but...
Mooseless on Mud Bay Road
Yes, we are still moose-less after 10 days of hard, and I think smart, hunting. I figured Chip would be disappointed when we left camp last night without a moose, but he said, "That was another great weekend. We've had some really good hunting, haven't we?" And the...
It Must Be Fall, Since There’s So Much Happening This Week
Tonight from 5-7 it's the Arts Confluence literary, musical, visual arts celebration and wine and cheese fundraiser in the Chilkat Center lobby, 15 dollar donation. Then tomorrow from noon-4 there's a party in the borough office to thank and appreciate dear Sue Nelson...