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Eric T. Van Cise

@driftlogwood

Husband, Dad, Sitka, Alaska. Southpaw. Blue collar working class. Vintage 1961. Dogs, coffee & woodstove req’d. Treat others the way you wish to be treated.

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It is so far off the rails for so long that it has “normalized” it amongst the citizens. Entire generations think this is ok, no big deal. I got 5g video streaming and my latte, what is wrong?

I agree, clean house, clean sweep, sandblast & hot tank.

18.01.2026 05:43 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

As far as I know, there is no Statute of Limitations for complicit congresssional members in aiding treason.
As we know, congress GOP has the ability to stop this tonight but choose not. They took an oath to the Constitution, not a party. They are as guilty as Trump.
Prison too good for all of them.

18.01.2026 05:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

When 5 above hits, time to break out the shorts and sandals!
20 above means we gotta dig out the sun umbrella. Damned if I recall where thats at.

13.01.2026 03:03 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Back in late 80’s, had seasonal usfs worker from Minnesota working with us in Hoonah, Alaska. She had a wrist rocket (sling shot) that she used to dislodge Spruce cones for seed cone gathering. She was a dead shot with a simple stone.
Not sure why that memory came into mind after all these years…..

13.01.2026 02:44 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The chance of any Congressional R’s reading this is nill. Still needs to be said.
Whether they stay in office or not, there is no statue of limitations for them to be charged & jailed for their active role in treason. Their names are known. They have the ability to stop this today. They won’t. FAFO.

12.01.2026 04:17 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Mine would be on my 1945 First Edition of Cannery Row by John Steinbeck.
I truly believe I lived as one of his characters in a prior life.

03.01.2026 05:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I’m really needing one to show bed in upper left corner.
That way the dear pup(s) we have would only have access to the side my spouse sleeps on to signal to go out to pee (at midnight, 0234, 0417…etc)
Not sure why or how they learned to go to only my side…..😄

02.01.2026 05:00 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

That is what is extra special. It has every chance of being very old, worn & polished over time and yes indeed, where it has been.
And best of all, it has found a forever home to be cared & carried as it was intended to be.
Thanks for this share on the 1st day of 2026. May we all find such an item

02.01.2026 04:52 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This is good.
Sometimes in life a simple item finds its way into our hands. Deeply personal, unique to just you, it provides the strength & resilience in times of challenge. This tooth, held just as shown or carried in a secure pocket only requires your touch or eyes to re-affirm your strength.

02.01.2026 04:31 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I can feel your backs way out here in Sitka. Be safe

02.01.2026 04:19 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Same☕️

02.01.2026 04:16 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Sending our best thoughts & strength to our neighbors in Juneau, Haines & Skagway with all the heavy snow. During these most trying times we often find community members not just focused on their overwhelming tasks but also to their neighbors & strangers in need. Stay safe. Stay warm all of you.

02.01.2026 04:14 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Yes.
We left Fairbanks on Saturday for Haines. Son & SO moving South. New jobs dictated the timing. -40 @Beaver Creek. Sunday to Haines w/wind even colder.
We got on the ferry this afternoon & it all hit. That cold really nails you. Just glad the uhaul & their rig made it. Good holidays to you all.

24.12.2025 06:59 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Feeling my non-tech skills.
I just scrolled thru my list of folks I follow, many of whom I “chatted” with frequently. Somehow I’m not getting any of the posts for a long time. I miss the great source of solidarity and chat.
Things are fine on this end and hope the same for my followers and others.

10.12.2025 05:28 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I have used with limited success with these types:
I politely inquire if Jesus guides their daily life. Often it is yes. Does that include the Beatitudes? If puzzled look = fraud.
I also confirm if they believe he can show up at anytime again? “Yes”
Are you following his words?
CN = anti-christ.

08.09.2025 17:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Cow Parsnip never ceases to amaze me on how fast it can grow in days. Similar to our Salmon Berry species.
Both sure do their job securing disturbed soils.

20.07.2025 16:25 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

It is growing heavy this season in Sitka due to the extra wet wx. Stopped a young guy the other day (new to area) who was voraciously weed whacking the stuff. Quite covered in the pulp. God(s) help him if he took a whiz before cleaning up…

20.07.2025 05:02 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I would fully agree. Spent a good chunk of my adult life earning my keep in the woods of the PNW, SE Alaska & oceans.
Quiet observation has shown me w/o question that land & sealife critters are far better than us at life. Full respect for them all. Aspire to join them given current events.

25.06.2025 05:47 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Where ever the next check comes from, she’ll carry their torch.

23.06.2025 16:33 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

As a fellow Sitkan may I add washing my truck cures any dry wx we have. Every. Single. Time.
(31 year streak)

19.06.2025 04:13 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Fully agree. Could something bad happen to me? Maybe. I have family to consider. But an equal consider is standing strong for my family, & for all people in this world. I refuse to bend, I have zero fear of these asshats. Bring it on. FAFO. We outnumber them by huge margin. No fear. Know fight.

08.06.2025 01:52 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ah yes, the red rolls for cap guns. The ones that you’d use a giant rock and smash the whole roll for extra bang.
And I wonder why now a days I need herring eggs. I mean hearing aids..

07.06.2025 05:39 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Not men. Under the cover; wimps, sad sacks, dick heads, losers. We both know if yarded out to sea working a breakneck pace or dragging their ass into the steep backcountry they are the types that fold like a cheap ass chair, crying for Mommy. They all need a serious ass kicking x 10.

06.06.2025 04:35 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

If memory serves me, late 60’s.
50 cents earned from not regular chores (no pay) but from extra ones typically produced:
(5) Bazooka bubble gum, (2) jaw breakers (1) black licorice rope and (1) small tube of Daisy Gun BB’s.
We had true “Dime Stores” A paradise if you had a nickle to a dollar.

06.06.2025 04:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Full agree. I am out of “F’s” to give. Zero empathy left. Have spent my entire adult life and even prior, taking each day to do right for others and this planet.

30.04.2025 20:05 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Just like Jim Jones and David Koresh followers:
Brainwashed & braindead. Trumpers will die in full belief and support of him. Cult x 1000.

30.04.2025 05:46 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Words of truth for sure.

30.03.2025 04:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Classic large pupper results. For many of us there is no anger, just laughs & hugs for the guilt ridden soul. In light of all that is going on right now, our dogs & pets truly are rescuing us.

30.03.2025 04:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Turbo zoomies maybe? with too much amperage & too high of a landing on the couch. Your pupper experience & expertise shows: No potted plants near the hazard zone. We learned that the hard way with our bulldozer built yellow lab….

30.03.2025 01:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

Just her terms killed me - in a good way after a hell week:
The Landing Strip
The Triangle….
I probably would be laughing & screaming all in one at her place.
Might take a raincheck for now.
Peace & good health from us to you and family.

13.03.2025 05:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0