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A Time to Keep
Welcome Henry! Our tenth grandchild was born Saturday, and he, along with my daughter JJ, her husband Bryan and big sister Emilia are doing just grand. It's been a quiet time, this waiting, and wondering and all the little worries that come with childbirth-- and then...
Photos from the week & a calendar of events
Here are some photos of the week, including a history day project car wash, the blessing of the fleet, folding the hospice newsletter, a remembrance, out to dinner, and a sunset observed while vacuuming lice off the dog. Which just goes to show that there is always a...
Of Lice and Dogs
Don't even ask. It was an awful day. Thank God it was sunny so the dog could stay outside all day. I'm still scratching phantom itches. Forte my large, hairy old and limping flat-coated retriever loves to roll in sweet smelling (to him) dead things. Like for instance...
KHNS Commentary
I did a commentary on Haines community radio KHNS last night (and I think it will run this morning) supporting the new Haines Chamber of Commerce shop locally campaign. In case you didn't hear it, here it is, (and feel to share it, or to write and voice your own on...
Sunday’s Thought
Palm Sunday is the day we bless the fleet with hymns and prayers, like these: "Dear God have mercy on me. The sea is so wide and my boat is so small."
Important Puzzle Pieces
We thanked the library volunteers last night at an appreciation dinner in the library. The staff baked sacks of potatoes and the board brought toppings from broccoli and salmon, to vegetarian chili and sour cream, and salads. Volunteer coordinator Barb Blood likes...
Bird Watching
At Ron Horn's slide show at the library the other night he showed us beautiful photographs of birds and other wildlife. While the bears and moose where interesting, it's the bird pictures that captured me. When Ron showed a slide of a seagull and chick that made...