An Irritable Métis

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A Few More Sentences - 31

4 days ago | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. In this case, I am happy to present the THIRTY-FIRST EDITION! of the monthly sentences. For those of you new here this monthly edition, where I post the daily, single sentences that I’ve accumulated for the month-just-ended, is based on the practice that ultimately led to my first book, One-Sentence Journal, back in 2018.
A Little Bit of Fuel

1 week ago | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. I’m writing from a hotel room in Berkeley, California, as I am in town for the Bay Area Book Festival. I’ve been on the road now for two weeks straight and that will continue through June. Word on the street is that while I’ve been away Missoula has cracked 90° before June even showed up and that is troubling. I’m hoping it’s just an anomaly.
When We Die We Wake From A Dream

3 weeks ago | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. Spring is really here, with temperatures flirting now and again with summer-like conditions, though I suspect that might just be the winter-worn body responding to sunlight and the quickening of a new season. I am enjoying it whenever I am able; right now, outside my window, my cherry tree is just beginning to bloom with intoxicating, hot pink flowers.
A Few More Sentences - 30

1 month ago | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. In this case, I am happy to present the THIRTIETH EDITION! of the monthly sentences. For those of you new here this monthly edition, where I post the daily, single sentences that I’ve accumulated for the month-just-ended, is based on the practice that ultimately led to my first book, One-Sentence Journal, back in 2018.
As Though Their Minds Were On Fire

1 month ago | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. With April at the exits I present a somewhat unusual edition this time around, as I am both fulfilling a promise to some new and wonderful friends and sharing words almost entirely not my own. It gives me a lot of pleasure to do so and I hope it’s one you enjoy!I’ve been spending more and more time outside as the season of longer days and warmer temperatures unfolds.
Investing in the Public Good

1 month ago | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. I’ve got a lot to cover in a short amount of time, so this introduction is going to be unprecedentedly brief. And with that…. This is happening TONIGHT! my friends. I hope anyone who sees this on time can make it!I want to bring attention to the “Sponsored By” section of this flyer.
A Notable Chunk of Those Disaffected Consumers

1 month ago | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. I have been spending a lot of time behind the wheel again traveling all over Montana and beyond and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.
A Few More Sentences - 29

2 months ago | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. I’m feeling a little ashamed of myself that I only posted two times in March. I work pretty hard to keep expectations low around here when it comes to consistent posting but this is still an unacceptable circumstance. I did get some hard, lingering commitments completed (I think) that were weighing heavily on me so there’s that … but still.
I am Like the Ant

2 months ago | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. I have been spending a lot of time behind the wheel again traveling all over Montana and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.
A Few More Sentences - 28

Mar 1, 2025 | chrislatray.substack.com | CHRIS La TRAY

Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. In this case, I am happy to present the TWENTY-EIGHTH EDITION! of the monthly sentences. For those of you new here this monthly edition, where I post the daily, single sentences that I’ve accumulated for the month-just-ended, is based on the practice that ultimately led to my first book, One-Sentence Journal, back in 2018.