I live and write on Lingít Aaní, and gratefully acknowledge the past, present and future caretakers of this beautiful place, the Jilkaat Kwaan and Jilkoot Kwaan.

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‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

That would be Chip's birthday and moose hunting. We are off to camp until Tuesday. I've made the chili and stew, packed the granola and yoghurt, counted the bread for lunches and made sure we have coffee and cream. (Chip's famous ice cream can't come. It's not that...

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Farewell Old Grill

Farewell Old Grill

When I got home from Tenakee, I craved fresh greens and salmon - of course there are plenty of both there, but I was isolated in a cabin with Covid and canned pantry peaches and peanut butter sandwiches for a week. Chip is a great griller, so he cooks the fish in our...

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A Little Down Time

A Little Down Time

Being in tiny Tenakee Springs with Covid gives a new meaning to “isolate”—especially since I stayed in my friend Teresa’s place, which I love even more because  there is no Internet and cell service. There is a landline, but there’s no long distance, which means local...

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