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.
“I believe that our friends among the dead really do mind us and look out for us. Often there might be a big boulder of misery over your path about to fall on you, but your friends among the dead hold it back until you have passed by.” – John O’Donohue I have been in...
I was making pierogis with friends Tuesday afternoon when I learned that the Wednesday state ferry LeConte would be replaced by a Goldbelt catamaran. The type used for whale watching tours. It’s smaller and faster than the ferry but could not carry the harbormaster’s...
May I live this day compassionate of heart, clear in word, gracious in awareness, courageous in thought– John O’Donohue It’s pretty quiet in the cabin. The only sounds are the soothing waves meeting the shore and Trixie. I hear her shifting on the rug...
Every few weeks I write President Trump, because it seems wrong to give up even though I’m far from the troubles and it would be very easy to ignore the world at large. Especially on a sunny day in August. When I was on the Haines Borough Assembly, I learned that no...
I have decided to show up on Substack, but you don’t have to if that’s not your thing. I am simply sharing the same posts that are on the blog that you will continue read here or get in your email. I also will never share your email address or the...
Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. ― Ferris Bueller There is a committee concerned about traffic on the trail. The speed limit is 10 mph for 4-wheelers and bicycles. Walkers and dogs have the...
