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.
“In a culture of gratitude, everyone knows that gifts will follow the circle of reciprocity and flow back to you again. This time you give, and the next time you recieve.” — Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass.
When all is said and done, in my life, this is what I have done best. Raise this family. I’m really proud of that. (I hope that’s not bragging?) I’m proud of them. Of us. And right now, I wish I could freeze this moment in time. Melissa Bastable...
It has been a really busy day.. and finally, a few moms and a grandma did a little yoga, where we learned that “pop off” or “popping off” is the Australian word for fart. Don’t ask. Also, I had to go to the dentist today to fix a failed...
Annie Dillard famously wrote that how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. My days have been spent with family and stories, and it turns out, that’s a pretty good life ( not that there aren’t plenty of years left.) I never planned any...
Merry Christmas! Luke 2:1-20 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph...
It’s the calm before the family storm ( and there is a real blizzard blowing outside). Chip’s cold is improving and the Juneau kids are on the ferry and it has departed Auke Bay for Haines ( a little late but the Kennicott is undaunted by the high winds...
