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.

How does “the author” spend the two weeks prior to book launch day — April 28th? The flu and a colonoscopy! (Do not laugh.) I’m in Juneau, and had “the procedure” yesterday afternoon and (thank goodness) won’t need another one for ten years. (Yay!)

 ‘Nuff said.

 So today I’m celebrating all day with sweet baby James. (More later at nap time.) Have a great Thursday!