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.

1. Make reservations to fly to Juneau Weds. for Thanksgiving.(The ferry leaves Monday. Too soon for Chip and I.)

2.Thaw turkey in case the plane can’t fly.

3. Walk Pearl in the wet gale. 

4. Help Chip get five deer cut, wrapped and in the freezer.

5. Jonathan Ward’s memorial service at 2:00 in the Legion today.

6. Zumba-yoga pinkfest fundraiser for Kaci  at 4:00 in the school gym.

7. Edit Dad’s Christmas letter.

8. Figure out the lessons, collect, and a homily for Morning Prayer.

9. Attend the classical piano concert at 7:00 tomorrow in the Chilkat Center.