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Advent Thought (and pictures) for Dec. 4
“We are here for a little window. And to use the time to catch and share shards of light and laughter and grace seems to me the great story.” Brian Doyle, from his “Notes on Wonder” in One Long River of Song. A collection of his work published after he died. Everyone...
Signs of the Season
This week I spent too much time--or maybe not enough-- it's hard to say, writing Nels "Nelbert" Niemi's obituary. It was an intense effort for only 800 words in the Chilkat Valley News. Every word counted, but I didn't want it to read like a telegram. There's a flow...
After the Deluge
It looks like we may have a few hours of sun after all the rain, and I am heading out now to plant some of Sabine's bulbs. Sabine (pronounced Sabina) is one of those avid gardeners that has a calling for encouraging the rest of us to at least try to add fancy plants...
October 10
While I was away I gave a couple of talks/readings in Wasilla and Talkeetna, and hosted a writing workshop at the Talkeetna library. I am not really a teacher, and am a bit anxious when asked to guide other writers. At the same time, I figure if I can do this, anyone...
Sunday’s Thought
I figured you'd like this one from Sister Simone Campbell, author of Nun on the Bus. I always read it at talks these days. It is printed in front of Bears and Ballots and I don't think we can remind ourselves too often about how important the "we" is in our democracy,...
Time to Vote on Tuesday in Haines
This is meant for Haines readers-- but I also thought some of you would be curious as to what the folks running for Haines Borough Assembly and Mayor look like-- or at least who I'm voting for-- and that I hope the majority of residents do too. My big issue is...
A Really Good Moose Hunt
We hunted just about all of the entire, brief, season— it closed Monday at midnight after less than two weeks. We heard the news from John and Henry Monday evening when they stopped by our camp on their way down the river. John has an airboat, so we always know when...