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.
November 9, Windy & Wet on the Chilkat

November 9, Windy & Wet on the Chilkat

Do not be daunted by the world’s grief. Walk humbly now. Do justly now. Love mercy now. – Shapiro Nov. 9, Thursday. 7:30-8:30am walk (sunrise, such as it is, was at 7:40 today) 45 degrees, rain, winds SE 16 mph with gusts to 28mph at the airport....
Nov. 8  Weds. Morning on the Chilkat

Nov. 8 Weds. Morning on the Chilkat

Why does watching a dog be a dog fill one with happiness?- Jonathan Safron Foer When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive. – Marcus Aurelius It’s another morning and we are out in it. Trixie loves the gusts that...
Nov 7 Small Craft Warning on the Chilkat

Nov 7 Small Craft Warning on the Chilkat

Lordy mercy, land of goshen, shades of gray out on the ocean, don’t you dare take that boat out to sea. Old friends, they shine like diamonds. Old Friends, you can always call. Old Friends, Lord, you can’t buy ’em -Guy Clark from his...
November 6 on the Chilkat

November 6 on the Chilkat

Could it be possible that a landscape might have a deep friendship with you? That it could sense your presence and feel the care you extend towards it?- John O’Donohue Monday morning 8:35, almost snowing, a light drizzle and 33 degrees. North wind. High tide. It...
Sunday’s Walk on the Chilkat (and a few thoughts)

Sunday’s Walk on the Chilkat (and a few thoughts)

To live’s to fly, both low and high. So shake the dust off of your wings and the sleep out of your eyes- Townes Van Zandt 7:45 am (thanks to turning back the clock an hour the sun was up, such as it is) North wind, gray skies, snowing on the mountains, feels...
November 4 Photo Sunrise on the Chilkat

November 4 Photo Sunrise on the Chilkat

8:30 am, 35 degrees, partly cloudy, north wind, flowing tide. Latitude: 59 degrees 14′ 1.68″ N Longitude -135 degrees 26′ 49.23″ W The sun rose as I walked at 8:28 and will set at 5:01 today. We are losing about five minutes a day until...