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.

Oh My Gosh

I’ve been saying that a lot lately– it has been beautiful– as well as “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.” And “Mother of God,” because of the play.  I am Kate, a proper, pious woman. But sadly, things are all going to hell for her by...

Sunday’s Thought

From June Callwood: “If people were kinder, they would be happier. If they were happier, more people would be kindly. If more people were happy the world would be kinder. If the world were kinder it might survive.” I have been thinking about that–...

Greetings From Studio A in Windy Juneau

I have spent three days recording the audio book of Find the Good for HighBridge Audio Books at Betsy Simms’ Studio A here in Juneau at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council. (Once I got the part to basically play myself, I asked if we could do the recording...

Monday’s Post Card of a Windy Sunday

The ferry from Juneau was canceled, so all the swim meet kids and the junior high basketball tournament kids are still here until today’s ferry. James and his mother decided to stay until tomorrow’s quieter, less crowded boat, when all three of us will...

Sunday’s Thought

Hold a baby to your ear As you would a shell: Sounds of centuries you hear New centuries foretell.   Who can break  a baby’s code? And which is older– The listener or his small load? The held or the holder?                     — “Conch”,...

A Lot Happening This Weekend

First, you need to know that the sun is out, and is supposed to stay out, and the ski trail is set along the Chilkoot River to the lake, and there’s a big swim meet and the Dolphins could use more timers for Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. It will be over...