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  • Pondering History

    Remembering lessons, legacy, and time spent on the water with Dad Today I found myself pondering history—our history—with Pops, Alex Atkinson Sr. He taught me, and so many in our family, how to salmon fish and how to hunt. He was full of knowledge and know-how when it came to those things, and he was…

  • A Season That Felt Heavy

    A freewrite on heaviness, holidays, and the quiet search for light There are some days when I just don’t feel inspired to write.Or create.Or even slow my thoughts down enough to make sense of them. Some days, my mind feels like it’s moving in five directions at once, and trying to gather those thoughts into…

  • A New Chapter Begins

    January 1, 2026 — A New Chapter Begins Today is January 1, 2026. A new year.A fresh page.A brand-new chapter waiting to be written. There’s something powerful about this day. It’s more than a change on the calendar—it’s an invitation. An invitation to breathe deep, to let go of what weighed us down in the…

  • Small-Town Hours

    “Small-town living teaches you many things… like checking store hours before you get hungry. Dadgum.” Living in a small town does take some getting used to. I’ve been home in Metlakatla for over a year now, and I’ll be honest—I’m still not used to the hours of the gas station, the grocery store, or the…

  • A Winter Thank You

    Honoring the unseen hands that keep our town moving through winter We are now in the heart of winter, and lately I’ve been pondering what it truly takes to keep our town moving during this season. Winter brings a certain kind of beauty with it. Kids are out sledding, laughing, and making memories in the…

  • 📝 Notes by Alex: Writer’s Block – The Great Shut Down

    The Great Shutdown: When Indifference Becomes the Hardest Feeling It’s been a week. Maybe two. I open my laptop, stare at the blinking cursor on the blank page, and… nothing. The well is dry, folks. Not just dry, but capped with a thick slab of concrete labeled: “YEAH, OKAY, WHATEVER.” That label. That feeling. It’s…

  • “Some days you’re reminded that not everyone respects what isn’t theirs. Dang—this one hit hard.”

    A Thought From Alex It saddens me to discover that fuel has been stolen from my own property. Hard to believe people are out there siphoning gas from others without permission, but here we are. I guess it’s time for a camera, because from now on I’ll be keeping a close eye on things. What…

  • The Pendulum Is Swinging Back Around

    As the Pendulum Swings, Revival Breathes Again You know, I remember back in the 80’s when there was a wind of the Spirit moving across the land. There were real revivals breaking out—raw, unpolished, and powerful. A deep spiritual hunger stirred in the hearts of people, driving them to their knees, calling on God for…

  • A Thought: Why Moana Still Moves Me Every Time

    Reflections on Calling, Connection, and the Power of Seeing the Real You Tonight, I found myself watching Moana again. And once again, it got me — the laughs, the music, the story, and yes… the tears. No matter how many times I’ve seen it, this movie reaches something deep inside me. There’s something powerful about…

  • It’s All About Family

    Rediscovering the connections that hold us together. As the holidays approach at what feels like lightning speed, I can’t help but pause and reflect on what truly matters. In a season filled with gifts, gatherings, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise. But at the end of the day—during…