Haines, A Hundred Years, and a Big, Hurking Camera

On the 15th, Haines held a celebration marking the centennial of the town’s incorporation. We had a community potluck picnic, a street dance, and a panoramic photo taken on Main Street.The weather played a key role in the event, for good or for ill—I’m not sure which. Sunday was the hottest of the run of sunny days we’ve had recently, hotter still for those of us spending it on the pavement. Continue reading →

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Homestead Water Security

Part of what made Friday a Perfect Day was learning that our homestead’s water supply is secure for the moment. We learned this by taking a long-overdue action.

winter water tank lid

The top of the tank, with intake pipe in place and outflow (the bubbler) removed (Photo: Mark Zeiger).

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