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.

A Few Things to Know for the Holiday

First, they are counting the last votes in the Thomas, Kreiss-Tomkins election this morning. I’ll let you know what happens. Also– today the ferry arrives at 11:30(there’s one tomorrow too),  school is out at 2,  the bank is serving pumpkin pie,...

One Good Question.

I was in the shower the other day when I heard that song that ponders what if God were one of us? On the radio. If  you could ask God just one question, what would be? I started to answer, and then changed my mind. Really, just one? I’ve been thinking about this...

Southeast Election Update

That was quick. The votes are counted and Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is now ahead of Rep. Bill Thomas in the District 34 house race by 28 votes. The word is that there are –maybe– 26 more ballots due to be counted Weds. Tune in to KHNS tonight for the...

I’m Living in a Booth Cartoon

 The fire’s lit. We’ve been fed. You’ve had your coffee. So let’s walk, okay? I can hear them talking, I swear.  “Just a minute, let me make some oatmeal and veggie scraps for the hens. It’s freezing out there.” (Have you...

Sunday’s Thought

 From the Rev’d. Jan’s Hotze’s Sunday homily: “Rules don’t save us– our relationships are what saves us. You know that in your bones relationships transform us. Well, it’s the same with God.”

My Day, A Haines in November Postcard

 Began as always, with a walk for Pearl. (And my daughter’s dog Madi. Phoebe barked at us from the porch.) Then the Women’s Club Holiday Bazaar and a chat with the ever inspiring John Svenson. A few errands and walk number two after lunch. The wind had...