May 1, 2017 | Blog
Gratitude is the first verse of my hymn. I’m insisting on that, no matter what comes next. The news of a young friend’s death coincides with moving a forty year-old father of three into a hospice room. His mother tells me she still believes in God, more...Apr 24, 2017 | Blog
We have a lot of meetings this week, and they are crucial, as the result will be a new manager. Both Brad Ryan, the current facilities director and interim manager, and Debra Schnabel, a former assembly member and current Chamber of Commerce head are the finalists....Apr 23, 2017 | Blog
“To be hopeful in bad times is not to be foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is not just a history of cruelty. It is also one of compassion, sacrifice, courage, and kindness. And if we do act, in whatever small way, we don’t have to wait for...Apr 19, 2017 | Blog
Look what came in the mail today. Two heart rocks in a cool box, with a delightful poem from my old friend Marie. How perfect is this?! Look at this beautiful heart shaped rock I found it this morning on my morning walk. I’ve been looking for one since I...Apr 18, 2017 | Blog
I just love this place. We had such a nice Easter, full of friends, family and good news — my daughter JJ is the new principal of the Unalaska Dutch Harbor elementary school– and our surfing son is heading home from Australia to fish this summer– the...Apr 15, 2017 | Blog
“Hail thee festival day! Blest day that art hallowed forever… ” – Easter Hymn Salve festa dies
