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Dear Lower 48 Friends
Dear Lower 48 friends, I have been thinking about you a lot while I do chores in jeans and a sweatshirt – in January – in the interior of Alaska. I understand that many of you are, well, freezing your … Continue reading
Rudy’s Big Day
About an hour ago the dogs were going crazy. I looked out the window but couldn’t see anything. I was in the middle of getting treats for Stew, the outside rabbit, and the chickens so I just carried on. Then … Continue reading
School and Puppies
Thirty three years ago my high school guidance counselor informed me I wasn’t smart enough to go to college and pursue my desire of being a teacher. I was just a kid then and believed that adults, particularly those who … Continue reading
Juneau
I know it’s been a while. Have you ever lost your way for a time? Well that’s what happened with me. There are still challenges of course but I am coming to terms with them and finding solutions. The best … Continue reading
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It’s my birthday now!!
August13th is my birthday. From where I’m sitting, on Alaska time, that’s tomorrow. But I know some of you are already there so it’s today. No I haven’t dipped into the wine -yet. Just trying to explain the whole dateline … Continue reading
Vindicated…..again!
Ok, so I’m desperate for some kind of vindication that I don’t suck as a gardener. But this article has to at least prove that I’ve had my work cut out for me! http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/cold-alaska-summer-hurting-farmers-and-fresh-produce-lovers It’s been crappy for the most … Continue reading
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End of summer
Well it’s true. The end of the summer is in sight. At least according to a plant. Fireweed is a tall perennial herb with bright reddish-purple flowers that grow in long terminal clusters. The flower blooms begin at the base … Continue reading
The life and times of Loup
Loup is one of the seven Malamute pups our girl Solo had last October. I was surprised that she had that many pups because it was her first litter and she really wasn’t very big. But there they were. Six … Continue reading
What do these things eat?
Another moose in the dog yard last night. A cow. A really big cow. Like dinosaur big. The biggest I’ve ever seen. I am guessing she was every bit of 1,300 lbs if she was an ounce. She was grazing … Continue reading
Naked Dogsledding
I’ve been feeling rather melancholy the past few days. This summer has been a challenging one in many respects. Some of it has been major like money and some of it has been silly and small like I still have … Continue reading
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