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Sunday’s Thought
Ancient religion and modern science agree: we are here to give praise. Or to slightly tip the expression, to pay attention.- John Updike
An Obituary Out-Take Worth Sharing
Last week I wrote an obituary for Jim Mock (54) who died of complications from long-ago radiation treatments for cancer. It is so sad, he was a really nice guy. One paragraph of the obituary didn't get printed. Mostly because of space considerations - the number of...
Sunday’s Thought
"What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not been discovered."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Cute pictures alert. A Puppy, chicks, and a darling toddler at play.
Another very, very busy day with Caroline while Mom and baby Ivy get some rest-- there were dandelions to pick, chicks to watch, and a puppy to walk. The good news is that Pearl really is a terrific bird dog.
Hello Ivy Kathryn!
Three days early but right on time as far we are all concerned-- her dad and I caught the last plane to Juneau last night, arrived at 9:15pm, and little Ivy made her entrance into the world at 1:01 am. Sarah's big sister Eliza and I are busy with Ivy's big sister...
Monday Morning News, Sort of.
Well, Saturday's Chilkat River Walk was more like a wet wrestle with the elements, what with the rain and wind-- gusts to 35 mph, the weather service said, but I think they were higher. (This is no doubt why the season's first Farmers Market held indoors at the...
Mother’s Day Morning at Church
Still waiting on the new grand baby, which is fine, since she is not due until Saturday. (Although I know Sarah would like her to arrive sooner, since she has to wait in Juneau to be near the hospital and would rather be home.) I figured if I scheduled Pearl's spay...