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We are Stardust
Every atom of oxygen in our lungs, of carbon in our muscles, of calcium in our bones, of iron in our blood - was created inside a star before Earth was born. - The American Museum of Natural History The new Quick Shop building is going up next to the lumber yard and...
Family is Family
When all is said and done, in my life, this is what I have done best. Raise this family. I'm really proud of that. (I hope that's not bragging?) I'm proud of them. Of us. And right now, I wish I could freeze this moment in time. Melissa Bastable Podsiki Ganey -- Mel...
“What if Christmas doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” – Dr. Seuss
It has been a really busy day.. and finally, a few moms and a grandma did a little yoga, where we learned that "pop off" or "popping off" is the Australian word for fart. Don't ask. Also, I had to go to the dentist today to fix a failed filling and fell asleep in the...
Boxing Day
Annie Dillard famously wrote that how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. My days have been spent with family and stories, and it turns out, that's a pretty good life ( not that there aren't plenty of years left.) I never planned any of this. It...
Sunday’s Thought
Merry Christmas! Luke 2:1-20 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph...
Christmas Eve
It's the calm before the family storm ( and there is a real blizzard blowing outside). Chip's cold is improving and the Juneau kids are on the ferry and it has departed Auke Bay for Haines ( a little late but the Kennicott is undaunted by the high winds and freezing...
Something Funny
1. The boys from Australia played hockey today with Christian and the Bells (siblings and cousins all tough little athletes) at the Fairgrounds rink. It was so cold-- the coldest day yet it seems, with the north wind screaming down Main Street, earth truly as hard as...