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.
Here is a poem by Aurora Levins Morales called Summons. This was shared with me today by my neighbor Aaron Davidman and now I share it with you, from a grandmother’s heart– Also, Aaron wrote and starred in the film Wrestling Jerusalem that I highly...
This week I spent too much time–or maybe not enough– it’s hard to say, writing Nels “Nelbert” Niemi’s obituary. It was an intense effort for only 800 words in the Chilkat Valley News. Every word counted, but I didn’t want it...
It looks like we may have a few hours of sun after all the rain, and I am heading out now to plant some of Sabine’s bulbs. Sabine (pronounced Sabina) is one of those avid gardeners that has a calling for encouraging the rest of us to at least try to add fancy...
While I was away I gave a couple of talks/readings in Wasilla and Talkeetna, and hosted a writing workshop at the Talkeetna library. I am not really a teacher, and am a bit anxious when asked to guide other writers. At the same time, I figure if I can do this, anyone...
I figured you’d like this one from Sister Simone Campbell, author of Nun on the Bus. I always read it at talks these days. It is printed in front of Bears and Ballots and I don’t think we can remind ourselves too often about how important the...
This is meant for Haines readers– but I also thought some of you would be curious as to what the folks running for Haines Borough Assembly and Mayor look like– or at least who I’m voting for– and that I hope the majority of residents do too. My...
