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Sunday’s Thought
“A person’s way of being human is the most authentic expression of their belief or unbelief. A person’s life speaks more about their faith than what they think or say about God.” --Tomas Halik I am part of a Juneau-based group of women called the ReSisters, which...
Sunday’s Thought
“The universe is transformation.” ― Louise Erdrich
Happy Baby to Corpse Pose
It's been a week since the kids who don't live here left, and since the house became noticeably quieter, though I actually think it is less clean. I am not in such a hurry to wipe and sweep and tidy up between living room and kitchen cyclones. There...
We Are Family
The Aussies left Haines on Friday's ferry, spent the weekend with the Juneau sisters skiing, and flew out of Juneau Monday morning to Seattle, Doha and finally Perth where they are all asleep right now, and in the morning there, which is nightime tomorrow here, Ella's...
Sunday’s Thought
“In the external scheme of things, shining moments are as brief as the twinkling of an eye, yet such twinklings are what eternity is made of — moments when we human beings can say 'I love you,' 'I'm proud of you,' 'I forgive you,' 'I'm grateful for you.' That's what...
What We Remember
Kate DiCamillo, who wrote one of my favorite books ever, about a girl and her dog and love, family and community -- Because of Winn-Dixie-- (I know it's for children but good stories are good stories and great writing is great writing)- Kate says that everything she...
Sunday’s Thought
Where shall I look for Enlightenment? -- by Joan Chittister Where shall I look for Enlightenment?” the disciple asked. “Here,” the elder said. “When will it happen?” the disciple asked. “It is happening right now,” the elder answered. “Then why don’t I experience it?”...