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.
Dec 22 The Quiet Miracles

Dec 22 The Quiet Miracles

“Take time to seek the quiet miracles that seek no attention.”- John O’Donohue The little pink boots in the mud room slayed me yesterday. It’s probably all the sugar, and coffee, and crowds. I did not imagine, some 40 something years ago, when...
Dec. 21  Happy Solstice

Dec. 21 Happy Solstice

From Jeanette Winterson: “So light a candle to the dead. And light a candle to miracles, however unlikely, and pray that you recognize yours. And light a candle to the living; the world of friendship and family that means so much. And light a candle to the...
Dec 20 It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like…

Dec 20 It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like…

“There are always those perfect times with the people we love, those moments of joy and equality that sustain us later on…These moments are the foundation upon which we build the house that will shelter us into our final years, so that when love calls out,...
Dec 19 Good Morning Sunshine!

Dec 19 Good Morning Sunshine!

“Every day, God brings up the sun so we feel warmth, circulates the air so we can breathe, brings rain so that we have water to drink and in return asks us essentially for just two things: First, a little gratitude, and second to spread the love.”—Clark Warner, Marsh...
Dec 18, Again. (Love and Joy.It’s Complicated)

Dec 18, Again. (Love and Joy.It’s Complicated)

“Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in.” ― Leonard Cohen Yesterday was a hard day. And I have been having some tech issues, so I wrote this– as part of my walking every...
Dec 18 Update: Bravo Glacier Bears

Dec 18 Update: Bravo Glacier Bears

It’s dark, and early– I hoped to swim at six, but the pool was unexpectedly closed. My sister was waiting too, and said, “Well, it will make us appreciate it more next time.” (Optimism runs in the family.) And I have extra time before the...