“Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, ‘Son, be of… Continue reading
Light rain fell as I left the Valley but, as usual, it fell more heavily as I neared the downtown area. Fog lay thick over… Continue reading
The other day my sister Mary and I were reminiscing about our favorite things to eat when we were in the south of France (on… Continue reading
My wife and I had just moved into the Forest Service cabin and perpetual motion sent me to the lake where there were fish to… Continue reading
When we look around us it is not difficult to miss the many divisions and conflicts that exist between nations, political factions, ethnic groups and… Continue reading
Alaska is at a pivotal time in our state’s strategic decisions. We have the opportunity to pave the way for prosperity and secure Alaska’s economic… Continue reading
After a week of enjoying Colorado’s sunshine, and tolerating its intense dry heat, it’s good to be back in the cool, moist air of our… Continue reading
The City and Borough of Juneau Election Toolkit provides insightful encouragement to prospective candidates for our local elections: “Whatever the office, our public institutions are… Continue reading
There are more than 20,000 species of ants, including such noticables as picnic ants, sidewalk ants, carpenter ants, and so on. Less noted by most… Continue reading
The decision by President Joe Biden to remove himself from the current presidential election was momentous. The decision was based on reality and overdue from… Continue reading
Life in Alaska is one of great beauty and adventure. But with great beauty comes great responsibility. If you live in Alaska, sooner or later… Continue reading
After recently traveling to Lesvos, Greece with Shepherd of the Valley I gained a new appreciation for refugees after meeting with several during the trip.… Continue reading
Steven Kissack’s presence with his dog Juno in downtown Juneau gave a face and a name to homelessness. Unhoused, though, is more appropriate here: Steve’s… Continue reading
Most organisms have one of two basic, genetically programmed life histories. Some can (potentially) reproduce several times during their lives; they are said to be… Continue reading
I usually ignore Rich Moniak’s excursions into misdirection, although most are written well enough to seem logically convincing to the unwary. His July 12 column… Continue reading
My family and I moved to Juneau this April for a refreshing, peaceful new way of living, away from big city life. Ironically, I work… Continue reading
Juneau Youth Wrestling Club hosting two clinics this summer The Juneau Youth Wrestling Club is hosting nationally renowned wrestling clinicians to lead clinics taking place… Continue reading
Thank heavens we don’t live in Houston, oil capital of the U.S., where the remnants of Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane to ever form… Continue reading
“We have an opportunity now to lower the volume of this race,” Elliot Ackerman wrote in the Atlantic a few days after an assassin’s bullet… Continue reading
I realize that this combination sounds a bit odd, but I’ve become quite fond of it. Many years ago in a now-defunct local restaurant, a… Continue reading
