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.

Well, we are off shortly on the ferry to Juneau and from there to Seattle and finally sunny Mexico. I won’t be back with you until December 29 or 30 (or maybe once or twice before then, if there is Internet where I am going and if I can figure out how to use it.) So please join me this holiday season in taking a break from the computer and mobile devices to visit with friends and family face to face, share memorable meals, take long walks and short naps, read a few real books, and get out about in the community. Happy Hanukkah, Enlightening Solstice, and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours!