Life

Poem: Fireweed

FireweedDee Rusin, KenaiThe air is full White fluff Spinning swirling Seeds scattering Different directions Carried by currents Seeking a site Settling in the soil Soon… Continue reading

In this image released by 20th Century Fox, Dylan O'Brien appears in a scene from the film, "The Maze Runner." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Ben Rothstein)

Movie review: Mazerunner

“The Maze Runner” 20th Century Fox1 hour 53 minutes So much in the way of fantasy fiction owes a huge debt to Rod Serling and… Continue reading

In this image released by 20th Century Fox, Dylan O'Brien appears in a scene from the film, "The Maze Runner." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Ben Rothstein)
"Five Days Left" by Julie Lawson Timmer

“Five Days Left” by Julie Lawson Timmer

Grandma was right. Darn it.Every year, when November rolled around and you longed for the holidays, she told you not to wish your life away.… Continue reading

"Five Days Left" by Julie Lawson Timmer

What’s Happening

Best Bet ■ Frontier Community Services and the Kenai Senior Connection Inc. are hosting their annual fundraising Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. There will be two… Continue reading

You know all about Santa

You know all about Santa

Sorry to say, but know all about Santa.Yeah, you learned the truth about the Jolly Old Elf years ago, but you let your younger sibs… Continue reading

You know all about Santa

Poet’s Corner: Winter Planning

Winter Planning Dee Rusin, KenaiMigratory patterns have begun Humans head South on the run Desert dwelling in the Sun Large hoofed animals move around Seeking… Continue reading

This photo released by Universal Pictures shows Liam Neeson, as Matt Scudder, in a scene from the film, "A Walk Among the Tombstones." (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Atsushi Nishijima)

“A Walk Among the Tombstones” – on the trail of two psychos

“A Walk Among the Tombstones” Universal Pictures1 hour 54 minutes The big movie this week was the YA sci-fi thriller “The Maze Runner,” but after… Continue reading

This photo released by Universal Pictures shows Liam Neeson, as Matt Scudder, in a scene from the film, "A Walk Among the Tombstones." (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Atsushi Nishijima)

Murder, mystery, and strawberry crepes: What to expect at dinner theater

Audience members attending the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, will find themselves amidst a séance, complete with disembodied voices, ghosts and a fortune teller to stir… Continue reading

Outside authors talk about love for Alaska

From coping with severe family illnesses to a love of Alaska and a passion for writing Christian fiction, co-authors Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse have… Continue reading

This image released by The Weinstein Company shows Jeff Bridges, left, and Brenton Thwaites in a scene from "The Giver." (AP Photo/ The Weinstein Company)

Memories color true horrors in perfect society

“The Giver” The Weinstein Company 1 hour 37 minutes In a world where every new Young Adult novel is inspiring not just a series of… Continue reading

This image released by The Weinstein Company shows Jeff Bridges, left, and Brenton Thwaites in a scene from "The Giver." (AP Photo/ The Weinstein Company)
Behind the scenes with animal actors

Behind the scenes with animal actors

You love your pooch very much – but she’s no Lassie. If, in fact, you pulled a Timmy and fell into a well, you’re sure… Continue reading

Behind the scenes with animal actors

Poem: Fall

FallBy Dee Rusin, KenaiFall is here How do I know The wind blew in Through the trees Bending low Leaves changing colors Some kind of… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion This sculpture created by Jessica Bookey depicts numerous dumplings, which was a common name foreign locals gave the touring group from the Art Student League Association on their trip to Europe last spring, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 in the Gary L. Freeburg Art Gallery at Kenai Peninusla College in Soldotna, Alaska.

Don’t eat the art

Resting on a short stand in the middle of the Gary L. Freeburg Art Gallery is a giant, magenta macaroon. The one-foot-wide sculpture is a… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion This sculpture created by Jessica Bookey depicts numerous dumplings, which was a common name foreign locals gave the touring group from the Art Student League Association on their trip to Europe last spring, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 in the Gary L. Freeburg Art Gallery at Kenai Peninusla College in Soldotna, Alaska.
This image released by Relativity Media shows Pierce Brosnan in a scene from the film, "The November Man." (AP Photo/Relativity Media, Aleksandar Letic)

Reeling it in: Film leaves reviewer wondering what else is on

“The November Man” Relativity Media 1 hour, 48 minutes Pierce Brosnan is one of those actors that everybody likes but nobody really loves. You’ll find… Continue reading

This image released by Relativity Media shows Pierce Brosnan in a scene from the film, "The November Man." (AP Photo/Relativity Media, Aleksandar Letic)
The Bookwrom Sez: Young readers will love this book, believe it or not!

The Bookwrom Sez: Young readers will love this book, believe it or not!

Young readers will love this book, believe it or not! Raise your fingers high.That’s what you’ll be doing this school year, because you’ve been practicing.… Continue reading

The Bookwrom Sez: Young readers will love this book, believe it or not!
'Silent Witnesses' is gruesome yet fascinating

‘Silent Witnesses’ is gruesome yet fascinating

You saw everything go down. There was a brief fight before the woman shoved the man into the side of the car. That surprised you,… Continue reading

'Silent Witnesses' is gruesome yet fascinating
Chloe Grace Moretz, a cast member in "If I Stay," poses at the premiere of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

‘If I Stay’ is one two-hour long cliché

“If I Stay” MGM/Summit Entertainment co-production PG-13 , 1 hr 46 min Drama, Romance     Twenty minutes into this week’s YA out-of-body weeper I… Continue reading

Chloe Grace Moretz, a cast member in "If I Stay," poses at the premiere of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Poet’s corner: The Clearest Blues

The Clearest Blues Dee Rusin, Kenai     The clearest blues Many hues Filled with streaks of white Joined together Marshmallow puffs Forming photos Made… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Dave Atcheson Sterling author Dave Atcheson has written a new book about his experiences commercial fishing in Alaska. The book entitled, "Dead Reckoning" is now available at River City Books and can be purchased on Amazon. Atcheson will hold a book signing at the Kenai Fine Arts Center Sept. 10 from 6-8 p.m.

Sterling author shares journey of life at sea

When Sterling author Dave Atcheson moved to Alaska from upstate New York at 18, he was searching for adventure. Without ever having seen the ocean,… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Dave Atcheson Sterling author Dave Atcheson has written a new book about his experiences commercial fishing in Alaska. The book entitled, "Dead Reckoning" is now available at River City Books and can be purchased on Amazon. Atcheson will hold a book signing at the Kenai Fine Arts Center Sept. 10 from 6-8 p.m.

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ An artists’ reception for the Harvest Art Exhibit is planned for 6-8 p.m. today at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook… Continue reading