1998-99, North Nikiski Bob needed an economical car to go back and forth to work as a carpenter for Unocal. He spotted a two-door Ford… Continue reading
For some reason, this column doesn’t seem as crazy now as it did when I wrote it for the Clarion in 2006. — LP “I… Continue reading
The longer days and sun warming my office have me thinking somewhat disappointingly about trading out my skis for my bike. I am one of… Continue reading
Events and Exhibitions • Travel vicariously to the Galapagos Islands with Sammy and Bud Crawford as they share their January “bucket list” trip, retracing the… Continue reading
Well, March came through like a champ. Snow storms, a new Iditarod winner, even an icicle and slush pits. If nothing else, we can always… Continue reading
What is being done collaboratively to ensure the Kenai Peninsula’s aquatic habitat remains healthy for fish? The Kenai Peninsula hosts a number of non-profit organizations,… Continue reading
A hike I did on the Carter Lake trail in mid-January is a perfect example of how we rely on others when we recreate outdoors… Continue reading
It’s a scenario that Alaskans know well. A recipe calls for a specific ingredient, maybe fresh chives, but the grocery store has little to offer… Continue reading
I think we’re starting to get this cabin camping thing down. A few years back, we made our first trip to one of the many… Continue reading
Events and Exhibitions n The AFS Intercultural Exchange Program’s 38th annual fundraising dinner is Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic… Continue reading
Something’s wrong. It may look just fine, but you know better. Call it intuition, call it plain-as-day, but there’s something off, something not-quite-right about a… Continue reading
In my other life a long, long time ago (1970s and ealy 80s), I rescued a little kitty from a couple of jerks setting at… Continue reading
All the actors in “Forrest Guppy” can turn accents on and off like kitchen faucets. During a rehearsal Tuesday, thick Alabama accents, bright “tourist” tones,… Continue reading
“Marvel’s Jessica Jones,” Season 2 Netflix series This turned out to be another of those weeks I wasn’t able to make it out to the… Continue reading
Looking back at some of the crazy things I’ve done in the name of fishing in the past 75 years, I’m dumbfounded. As a wee… Continue reading
It must have been an alarming sight to see these two Kenai Peninsula rivers temporarily flow backward into the outlets of Kenai and Tustumena Lakes.… Continue reading
Sometimes, you need to stir the pot. Agitate things, take chances, try something different because change is good. The status quo can be boring and… Continue reading
Events and Exhibitions n The exhibit the Biennial Juried Show is on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center throughout the month of March. On… Continue reading
I am writing this at the beginning of Spring Break - that time of year that everyone who isn’t either a teacher or student says… Continue reading
In a recent conversation our friend John Turnbull had on the phone with a lady makes me stop and think what I would do! He… Continue reading
