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.
Advent Dec 20 ( A Light Story)

Advent Dec 20 ( A Light Story)

  The day is young, and windy and cold, and it’s  already getting behind me, and  while Heather Cox Richardson says  “Let’s a take a night off” and posts a photo of Maine, I ‘m no Heather Cox Richardson. Anne Lamott makes me happy...
Sunday’s Thought

Sunday’s Thought

Ancient religion and modern science agree: we are here to give praise. Or to slightly tip the expression, to pay attention.- John Updike    
Dog Hair, Blue Hair and Us

Dog Hair, Blue Hair and Us

Company is coming and I have a busy day so can’t meet them at the noon ferry– ( another friend has left them a truck to use for the week) they are old friends, dear friends and I can’t wait to see them, except all I can see right now is the dog hair....
Sunday’s Thought

Sunday’s Thought

  We are called to act with justice. We are called to love tenderly. We are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God. –From a hymn, “Come! Live in the Light!” Music and lyrics by David Hass.  ...
Bird Brain, It’s a Good Thing.

Bird Brain, It’s a Good Thing.

We are social distancing big time now. Sheltering in place is the new word for it. The Borough Assembly is requiring all residents to stay at home except for absolutely neccesary errands until April 15– and asking that we please limit the trips to town to slow...
Hot and Hazy

Hot and Hazy

It is so windy and warm (yesterday it was 77– which feels like 97 here where we aren’t used to such heat) that there is a warning for extreme fire danger, and a total burn ban. No campfires on the beach even. It is also so dry that I’m rationing my...