I live and write on Lingít Aaní, and gratefully acknowledge the past, present and future caretakers of this beautiful place, the Jilkaat Kwaan and Jilkoot Kwaan.

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Sunday’s Thought(s)

Sunday’s Thought(s)

Now when you feel a little prayer wheel turning, and you know a little fire is burning, you will find a little talk with Jesus makes it right-- Traditional Bluegrass hymn In the interest of transparency let me make my political agenda clear: heal the sick, cherish the...

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Faith, Hope and Bunkbeds.

Faith, Hope and Bunkbeds.

In yoga yesterday (via Zoom) Mandy talked a lot about hope, or as much as a person does talk in yoga, and while she always reminds us to set our intention for the practice (for non yogis that means your good thought for the class. Your intention is the word that your...

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A Few Words about April

A Few Words about April

It's been a busy morning reading the news, riding my bike through London on Zwift, eating breakfast with Chip, listening to the radio news, texting the kids, reading the news, walking the dogs, checking the updates on the virus, calling my friend Betty over at Haines...

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Happy Tuesday? What’s the Alternative?

Happy Tuesday? What’s the Alternative?

I alternate between laughter--  those videos people keep sending me really are funny. Have you seen Pluto the talking Schnauzer?-- and tears, like when I listen to or watch the news of the suffering and dying-- especially those families with a grandpa in the hospital...

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Sunday’s Thought

Sunday’s Thought

We had church today again on Zoom. Which is sort of like waving to the kids through the closed window. It makes me happy. More people attended this time, which meant a lot of reminders to mute the audio and instructions on how to, and that there more of us looking at...

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Shake a Leg

Shake a Leg

I asked my friend Beth what is her best tip for thriving during our new shelter in place rule and she said, "Get dressed and put on your running shoes," it was her mother's advice for stay at home moms back in the day. "You can't get anything done when you're wearing...

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On the Bright Side

On the Bright Side

This is my backyard today and Alaska has plenty of room to wander safely. Also, little Emilia has a resting face that smiles. Pearl is very happy to practice social distancing. Trixie, not so much. UV rays are supposed to kill germs, so I washed the sofa slipcover and...

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