BACK TO THE BASICS
As we reluctantly feel summer drawing to an end, another season begins, heralded by office supplies and clothing advertisements. Back to School shopping has already begun; we greet its arrival […]
SUMMER CAMPS
Kids will find themselves something to do when left to their own devices; it’s better to plan summer adventures for them than risk them making a poor choice. I remember […]
A Few Fish Facts
It’s common knowledge that both commercial and sport fishing are dominant factors in Alaska’s economy. Thirty years ago I worked for North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the federal agency tasked […]
GROW GREENER SPIRITUALLY
Around this time of year my grandmother used to search the barren, snow covered trees for the first pussy willows, a sure sign Spring is almost here; once found, she […]
Let it Shine
In Alaska the seasonal light and dark differences are tough on some people. According to the Alaska Mental Health Association, as much as 20% of all Alaskans may suffer from […]
Winter Races
It’s obvious that Alaska is the largest state in the Union. It also has other ‘largest’ characteristics. The Trans-Alaska Pipeline is one of the largest pipeline systems in the world; […]
Bring it On
The beginning of a year is traditionally a time for New Year Resolutions, as well as hoping the year will bring improved quality of life, or dreading any upcoming adverse […]
QUIET CABIN OF REST
hen I was a teenager, my parents bought a motor home for fishing getaways. When you are a teenager, you don’t necessarily like to get away with the family. You […]
THANK YOU VETERANS
War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.’ So says the lyrics of soul singer Edwin Starr. I like the song’s explosive Motown sound, and have yet to tire of […]
Halloween – Just Costumes and Candy?
It’s happening; the leaves are falling with the incessant rain, the faint smell of over-ripe currants hangs in the air, and the fireweed’s transformation from climbing blossoms into floating, weightless […]