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Christmas Eve, The Last Day of Advent Thought(s)
I am up early, to bake the coffee cakes, like that old Dunkin Donuts commercial, my song is “Time to make the coffee cakes.” The two I made yesterday didn’t work out. They appear flatter than they should be. But, my daughter says they will taste fine. Of course they...
Sunday’s Thought (Or Monday’s)
“I believe that our friends among the dead really do mind us and look out for us. Often there might be a big boulder of misery over your path about to fall on you, but your friends among the dead hold it back until you have passed by.” – John O’Donohue I have been in...
A Dog Story (or Leaving Tenakee is an Adventure)
I was making pierogis with friends Tuesday afternoon when I learned that the Wednesday state ferry LeConte would be replaced by a Goldbelt catamaran. The type used for whale watching tours. It’s smaller and faster than the ferry but could not carry the harbormaster’s...
Sunday’s Thought
May I live this day compassionate of heart, clear in word, gracious in awareness, courageous in thought-- John O'Donohue It’s pretty quiet in the cabin. The only sounds are the soothing waves meeting the shore and Trixie. I hear her shifting on the rug upstairs. My...
Dear Mr. President,
Every few weeks I write President Trump, because it seems wrong to give up even though I’m far from the troubles and it would be very easy to ignore the world at large. Especially on a sunny day in August. When I was on the Haines Borough Assembly, I learned that no...
A Little News for Subscribers
I have decided to show up on Substack, but you don't have to if that's not your thing. I am simply sharing the same posts that are on the blog that you will continue read here or get in your email. I also will never share your email address or the subscriber list...
Sunday’s Thought
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. ― Ferris Bueller There is a committee concerned about traffic on the trail. The speed limit is 10 mph for 4-wheelers and bicycles. Walkers and dogs have the right of...