Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Loretta’s rant

^ A couple of weeks ago a friend emailed me commenting that it had taken her a week to read the Sunday comics. Her exact… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … 50 percent of the plastic we use, we use just once and throw away. Let’s turn that around. Join ReGroup at… Continue reading

This image released by Marvel Studios shows the Hulk, from left, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie and Tom Hiddleston as Loki in a scene from, “Thor: Ragnarok.” (Marvel Studios via AP)

Reeling it in: In ‘Ragnarok,’ Thor shines

“Thor: Ragnarok” Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures 2 hours, 10 minutes Marvel movies are not particularly hard to analyze. That’s why you tend to have… Continue reading

This image released by Marvel Studios shows the Hulk, from left, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie and Tom Hiddleston as Loki in a scene from, “Thor: Ragnarok.” (Marvel Studios via AP)
This perched stream culvert clearly prevents salmon and other anadromous fish from migrating further upstream and would be color coded as red in the ADF&G Fish Resource Monitor. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Assessing stream crossings for fish passage

The habitat restoration folks in the Kenai Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office had a summer mission. The challenge posed, which we chose to accept, was… Continue reading

This perched stream culvert clearly prevents salmon and other anadromous fish from migrating further upstream and would be color coded as red in the ADF&G Fish Resource Monitor. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
Female directors are ready to topple an ignoble Oscar stat

Female directors are ready to topple an ignoble Oscar stat

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK — Four. It’s one of the most glaring numbers in Academy Awards history. That’s how many women… Continue reading

Female directors are ready to topple an ignoble Oscar stat

What’s Happening

  Best Bet • Soldotna High School’s drama program is performing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” Nov. 9-11 at the SoHi auditorium. Showtime is at 6:30… Continue reading

Clear skies

We knew it would gush rain all weekend but decided to go anyway. I sliced off the top of a plastic milk jug and said… Continue reading

Salmon Pirog/Pie

Pioneer Potluck: Getting ready for the holidays and meeting new friends

Northern Colorado, 1937-1955, and Kenai, 2017 Mom started early getting ready for the Holidays. Dad and some of his relatives or friends would go deer… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2017
  • By ANN ‘GRANNIE ANNIE’ BERG
  • Food
Salmon Pirog/Pie

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … November 15 is America Recycles Day. Celebrate the day with ReGroup. Join us at the Kenai Library on November 15 at… Continue reading

Reeling it in: ‘It Comes at Night’ — Good, but hopeless

“It Comes at Night” A24 1 hour, 31 minutes I’ll be happy this week when “Thor” finally comes out. (Actually, if you’re reading this on… Continue reading

Up from deathbed, Flair set to style, profile

Up from deathbed, Flair set to style, profile

  Ric Flair was on his deathbed. The Rolex-wearin’, kiss-stealin’, wheelin-dealin’, limousine-ridin’, jet-flyin’, son of a gun was nothing but a 68-year-old man filled with… Continue reading

Up from deathbed, Flair set to style, profile

Poet’s Corner: Autumn on the Farm

Autumn on the Farm By Dave Thompson, Kenai It’s that time of year again As the early Autumn wanes When grass turns brown as leaves… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions • “Threads &Dots!” and “Olga’s Oils” are on display for the month of November at the Kobuk Kaladi’s Coffee Shop. There will… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: The optimistic explorer

Medical waiting rooms provide interesting encounters. Hurting and sometimes fearful people are prime prospects for encouraging words and are often receptive to invitations to faith.… Continue reading

Single image mosaics were created from the hundreds of photos taken during multiple drone surveys. Distinguishing Aleutian from Arctic Terns based on bill color was possible from photos taken 50 feet above the ground. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: An unmanned survey of a tern colony

A small breeding colony of Arctic and Aleutian Terns nests by Headquarters Lake, a convenient 15-minute walk from the Kenai Refuge office. For several years,… Continue reading

Single image mosaics were created from the hundreds of photos taken during multiple drone surveys. Distinguishing Aleutian from Arctic Terns based on bill color was possible from photos taken 50 feet above the ground. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pioneer Potluck: Halloweens past

1937-1967 on the farm and Fort Collins, Colorado; 1967 to present, Alaska My first memory of Halloween is when I was about 5. Our Dad,… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2017
  • By ANN ‘GRANNIE ANNIE’ BERG
  • Food
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This Oct. 23 photo shows a pumpkin and spice breakfast bowl in Bethesda, Md. Loading up the freezer with these bowls is an excellent plan-ahead strategy, whether you’re a mom of four, or you just want to streamline your mornings. (Melissa D’Arabian via AP)

Put pumpkin puree to work as part of a frozen winter treat

All four of my daughters love frozen acai bowls because they feel like you’re eating ice cream for breakfast, except healthier. If you haven’t hopped… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2017
  • By MELISSA D’ARABIAN
  • Food
This Oct. 23 photo shows a pumpkin and spice breakfast bowl in Bethesda, Md. Loading up the freezer with these bowls is an excellent plan-ahead strategy, whether you’re a mom of four, or you just want to streamline your mornings. (Melissa D’Arabian via AP)
This Feb. 13 photo shows pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with chorizo and toasted bread crumbs. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)

COOKING ON DEADLINE: Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts lovers, you are in for a treat: a side dish that will threaten to steal center stage. Spanish chorizo, a wonderfully spiced smoked… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2017
  • By KATIE WORKMAN
  • Food
This Feb. 13 photo shows pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with chorizo and toasted bread crumbs. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)
This Oct. 19 photo shows a root vegetable gratin made with turnips, carrots and parsnips. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)

Root Vegetable Gratin is tasty side dish for Thanksgiving

The side dishes on our annual Thanksgiving menu almost always include mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables. This year I decided to change up the… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2017
  • By SARA MOULTON
  • Food
This Oct. 19 photo shows a root vegetable gratin made with turnips, carrots and parsnips. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)

Refuge Notebook: Due dates for Kenai Refuge permits just around the corner

As I reflect on the last six months of the year, I’m appreciative of the absolute flurry of activity both recreationally and commercially here on… Continue reading