New Snow NightBy Barbara Njaa, NikiskiBathed in beauty,Washed in wonder —We walk in the moonlit night.Silver light gleams,On cascading snow —A spruce bough springs to… Continue reading
As I’ve mentioned before, I only use my bread machine for making bread dough. Everything gets tossed into the machine’s canister and then the machine… Continue reading
On a farm in northern Colorado 1940’s TO 1955 Upon the delivery of the Christmas tree to the Cactus Hill Grade School where my… Continue reading
■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce next meets at noon Dec. 16 at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A spotlight on giving presentation is planned. RSVP… Continue reading
Lints welcome son Emily Chenel Lints and Kyle Lints of Winthrop, Washington and Homer announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Harding Lints, at 7:53… Continue reading
Members of the Kenai Potters Guild contributed work to the Guild’s annual Christmas show, which was held on Saturday in the Guild’s studio at the… Continue reading
I was really looking forward to turning 41.That seems like an odd thing to say, but I really didn’t enjoy my year of being 40.I… Continue reading
Perhaps you are of an age to remember “Little Bill” from ads long ago to help you save money on energy. These days we have… Continue reading
The Kenai Peninsula Outdoor Club was once a small group of friends that enjoyed a shared interest in outdoor activities. Today, the group has grown… Continue reading
Cookies benefit church youth Our Lady of the Angels 21st annual Cookies “Buy” the Pound fundraiser is on Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sunday, 11:30… Continue reading
Invasive plants are now well known as a threat to ecosystem integrity across the Kenai Peninsula. We’ve watched the not-so-slow march of invasive species down… Continue reading
There must be something to this fishing thing, or we wouldn’t do the things we do to do it.Fishing, like certain diseases, gets into your… Continue reading
I love to sword fight! There is nothing like the feeling of standing face to face with an opponent with a sword in hand, not… Continue reading
Best Bets ■ Triumvirate Theatre presents a free community performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 4 p.m. Saturday in Soldotna Creek Park, followed by… Continue reading
Three-and-a-half steps. Visualize it: that’s how big your home is. Back against the wall, three-and-a-half steps until you can’t go anymore. Arms straight out at… Continue reading
At 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will present “Christmas in the Park” at Soldotna Creek Park. The event, which is… Continue reading
“Penguins of Madagascar” DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 32 minutes There’re a couple of new kids movies coming out that I have been particularly leery of,… Continue reading
The Soundless Invaders By Dee Rusin, KenaiA fragile flake Came floating down It was alone As it hit the ground Without a sound More lacy… Continue reading
Cactus Hill Observatory District #101 1940 to 1950 Northern Colorado The 4 days of Thanksgiving Holiday were over and we went back to grade… Continue reading
Recently, I shared my favorite recipe for rolled sugar cookies describing the ways in which I find them the ideal “canvas” for decorating. If you… Continue reading
