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Look, See, Be
I have been taking time to save my mind and heart this summer. Every morning, really, every morning in June and July (so far) I have started the day with coffee, dog tending and some readings. The Daily Lectionary, Richard Rohr, poems from a few favorite Mary Oliver...
A Nice Break
I fibbed a little when I said I was off on a writing retreat. I really went out to Unalaska (Dutch Harbor) to surprise my daughter, who is the elementary school principal there. (I couldn't say so because she might have read it.) The Aleutians are a long way from...
Kid and Dog Parties
My grand daughter Ivy had a birthday party yesterday afternoon in the park. All the children in kindergarten were invited for hotdogs and cupcakes,and their siblings and their parents, and the neighbors too, the swim team little ones, and anyone who happened to be at...
It Didn’t Smell Bad
Sewer systems, like septic tanks, are never fully appreciated until they fail. When was the last time you thanked a sewer plant manager? Which may be why the Haines plant operators, Dennis and Scott, seemed so happy to see us and answer our questions. The tour was for...
Haines Timber Sale Comments Due May 22
Pyramid Harbor is scheduled to be logged by the University of Alaska The University of Alaska and "a bona fide purchaser" (according to their website but as yet unnamed) will be entering into a 10-year negotiated sale to harvest timber on the University’s "Haines...
Monday’s Thoughts
“(Parents are) always bluffing, pretending we know best, when most of the time we're just praying we won't screw up too badly.” ― Jodi Picoult, House Rules I had planned to leave a a nice Sunday's Thought about Mother's Day, especially since being a mother is...
Rummage Tale
Let's begin with the confession that I don't like rummage sales, and other people's stuff in large quantities on big tables with everyone shuffling through it for a good deal. It gives me the hives. Stay with me, because this ends with a story to make Antique Road...