Minister’s Message: Let go of your worries; turn your troubles into prayers

Minister’s Message: Let go of your worries; turn your troubles into prayers

It is part of the human condition to worry.

  • Jan 30, 2020
  • Rev. Stephen Brown
Minister’s Message: Let go of your worries; turn your troubles into prayers
Homer Native artist leaves state, national and international legacy

Homer Native artist leaves state, national and international legacy

“He took traditional themes and topics and just completely did them his own way — I mean, completely.”

Homer Native artist leaves state, national and international legacy
Ann Berg

Pioneer Potluck: Memories of grandma from a bygone era

Recipes: chicken divan, layered taco dip, boiled spice cake

  • Jan 28, 2020
Ann Berg
Nick Varney

Unhinged Alaska: Hot topics and cold trucks

I was in a local coffee emporium the other day quietly perusing the newspaper when a rather heated argument broke out between a foursome who… Continue reading

Nick Varney
Ann Berg

Pioneer Potluck: Fond memories of bonfires

We would spend all night in the middle of the summer around the bonfire.

  • Jan 21, 2020
  • By ANN “GRANNIE ANNIE” BERG For the Peninsula Clarion
Ann Berg
Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: How’d We Get Here?

Our reliance on technology is growing fast as more gadgets take over small jobs.

  • Jan 18, 2020
  • Virginia Walters
Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)
Kachemak Cuisine: Stir-fried moose combines Chinese tastes with Alaska flavors
Kachemak Cuisine: Stir-fried moose combines Chinese tastes with Alaska flavors
Photo courtesy Ann Berg                                Ann Berg and her husband, Bob, can be seen in March 1995 during a -17-degree cold snap.

Pioneer Potluck: Not like the old days

A far cry from the days when we could brave freezing tempatures with no power

  • Jan 14, 2020
Photo courtesy Ann Berg                                Ann Berg and her husband, Bob, can be seen in March 1995 during a -17-degree cold snap.
Minister’s Message: What is your 2020 plan?

Minister’s Message: What is your 2020 plan?

The Bible speaks a lot about making plans.

  • Jan 9, 2020
Minister’s Message: What is your 2020 plan?
Ann Berg

Pioneer Potluck: Memories of my mom on her birthday

This week’s recipes: banana bread, stir-fried chicken, Mexican fiesta bake, sour cream lemon pie.

  • Jan 7, 2020
  • By ANN “GRANNIE ANNIE” BERG For the Peninsula Clarion
Ann Berg
Kachemak Cuisine: Make tasty oyster dishes with fresh, local seafood

Kachemak Cuisine: Make tasty oyster dishes with fresh, local seafood

The oysters farmed in Kachemak Bay are some of the best anywhere.

Kachemak Cuisine: Make tasty oyster dishes with fresh, local seafood
It’s a beautiful day

It’s a beautiful day

When I’m thinking casual wardrobe, a hooded sweatshirt isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.

  • Jan 4, 2020
  • By WILL MORROW For the Peninsula Clarion
It’s a beautiful day
Minister’s Message: A new year and new beginnings

Minister’s Message: A new year and new beginnings

Well, here we are again. It is a new year. Perhaps some of you have made New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions are the promises we make… Continue reading

  • Jan 2, 2020
Minister’s Message: A new year and new beginnings
Carla Cope and her daughter, Nova, pose next to their paintings at left at the Nov. 8, 2019, opening of the 10x10 show at Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, Alaska. Nova painted the background elements to the paintings and her mother added to that. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Cope’s ‘Burst’ show sparks light in dark of winter

Cope has been an almost lifelong artist who knew from age 2 she wanted to create.

Carla Cope and her daughter, Nova, pose next to their paintings at left at the Nov. 8, 2019, opening of the 10x10 show at Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, Alaska. Nova painted the background elements to the paintings and her mother added to that. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: A time of traditions

Tradition is what makes our holidays special.

  • Dec 28, 2019
  • Virginia Walters
Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)
Nick Varney

Unhinged Alaska: The Neanderthal and the procrastinator

On the eve of Christmas Eve, I received an annual phone call from a great friend.

Nick Varney
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Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the power of a name

A young engaged couple each had a supernatural encounter about the name of their son.

  • Dec 26, 2019
  • Mitch Glover For the Peninsula Clarion
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Minister’s Message: Remembering the greatest gift of all on Christmas

Minister’s Message: Remembering the greatest gift of all on Christmas

Christmas is about the gifts. But not the kind that can be purchased with a credit card.

  • Dec 19, 2019
  • Rick Cupp Minister, Kenai Fellowship
Minister’s Message: Remembering the greatest gift of all on Christmas
Kachemak Cuisine: New Orleans barbecue shrimp makes a great holiday dish

Kachemak Cuisine: New Orleans barbecue shrimp makes a great holiday dish

Huge, juicy shrimp dripping with butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and spices

Kachemak Cuisine: New Orleans barbecue shrimp makes a great holiday dish
Ann Berg

Pioneer Potluck: Reminiscing about Christmas Past

This article was co-authored by daughter Susan Jordan. Christmas 1979 Anchorage This story is a repeat but well worth the laughter. Christmas 1979 was looking… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2019
  • By ANN “GRANNIE ANNIE” BERG For the Peninsula Clarion
Ann Berg