The first part of a two-part collection of humorous tales gleaned from old newspapers on the central Kenai Peninsula.
Driving home the other day, my friend and I came across a big bull caribou chasing several cows down Kalifornsky Beach Road. One hundred yards… Continue reading
We don’t really have “seasons” where I’m from. It stays an amicable 75 degrees and sunny pretty much all year, even in January. A temperate… Continue reading
Keep spooky creatures at bay with garlic-infused shells and pepper sauce.
An annual flu shot plus the COVID-19 vaccine protects Alaskans and our health care system, too.
During some of the darkest days of my time in ICU, it was obvious where we all live is a special place.
When I stopped in at one of our local stores, I didn’t cringe when I saw all the holiday decorations on display.
The ship performed patrols in waters off Alaska for decades.
One thing that never ceases to amaze me about living in Alaska is how much you can learn about the world around you. After two… Continue reading
There is just the smallest sliver of light pink nail polish left on my two big toes. Each time I’ve cut my toenails over the… Continue reading
13-year-old Malamute found after missing seven days
Get creative with what’s in your pantry
Her long career had come to an end at last.
The S.S. Dora touched lives on and became part of the history of the Kenai Peninsula and Southcentral Alaska.
The Dora traveled from the West Coast to Southeast Alaska, to Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet, to Bristol Bay and the Aleutian Islands, and occasionally all the way to Nome.
Dog whispers we are not. Suckers for unconditional love, you bet.
The governor believes the dividend drives the entire calculation. Sadly, he has it backwards
If I’m honest, this time of year is the hardest for me mentally and emotionally.
In 2019, I became a biology intern at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge for the first time! Here I was met with forward-thinking and tradition-challenging… Continue reading
I was pretty spoiled as a kid. The chest freezer in our garage was almost always stuffed to the brim with real Alaska salmon, and… Continue reading
