Mar 12, 2011 | Blog
From Rose Macaulay- “Only one hour in a the normal day is more pleasurable than the hour spent in bed with a book before going to sleep, and that is the hour spent in bed with a book after being called in the morning. “Mar 11, 2011 | Blog
In response some mail I’ve had, this is a note for folks from far away who are curious about Haines and the Gold Rush Alaska TV show. An article in last week’s Chilkat Valley News sums up what’s happening with the show, and us. The question is, will...Mar 10, 2011 | Blog
Here’s the new Woman’s Day column. If you haven’t picked up a Woman’s Day lately, (or perhaps ever, except the doctor’s office), you really should. It’s not your mother’s magazine anymore. There are great recipes and home and...Mar 10, 2011 | Blog
I remain with my nose to the laptop, frantically trying to complete my MFA in creative writing requirements by April 1. (The deadline was a big surprise, we thought we had until the end of May, or even July.) Next week I have other deadlines, so am hoping to get...Mar 8, 2011 | Blog
There were 18 women in yoga yesterday. The month long, twice a week class is for beginners, and people like me who like a little instruction in a gentle environment. As the teacher Nancy says, yoga is all about listening– to your body, your heart, and...Mar 7, 2011 | Blog
Another photo-essay. Also, of you haven’t read last week’s Alaska Dispatch column about dogs, and hiking, sort of, here it is.