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A bit of my daily life regarding recipes, relationships and the like along with a chunk of stories as an observer of the human-animal bond and the relationships that occur behind exam room doors.

Email newsletter from Chris La Tray, member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, author of "Becoming Little Shell" from Milkweed Editions (8/20/2024), and 2023–2025 Montana Poet Laureate.

Dedicated to the slow and intentional moments from a life up north

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

Discover the joy of outdoor adventures and travel, where breathtaking landscapes meet unforgettable cultural experiences.

Come along for stories about midlife, long-term partnership, parenting adult children and how to keep moving forward through it all — sometimes through travel, often by getting outdoors in nature, and always with a good book.

Writing on art, creativity, and living in the far north by Emily Wick, a writer and fiber artist.

My newsletter explores paddling trips, on-water insights, and historical highlights across the Salish Sea, inspired by my updated award-winning book “Paddling the Salish Sea 80 Trips” from Mountaineers Books.

A small boat on a big lake and the search for a sense of place in Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

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