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New Book – John Haines – May the Owl Call Again
Readers and visitors here know the influence John Haines has on my writing. I was introduced to John...
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History of Bus 142
From the University of Alaska – Museum of the North – a podcast featuring information about Bus 142....
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Poem – Awareness, Alaska
visions of an Alaskan coastline,the low tide, and treasures from the sea. across the bay nestled in the...
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Essay – Rebirth in Alaska
Introduction The experiences and premise of this essay are from a 2007 expedition to Alaska through the guiding...
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Home is our True Being
Home is not just where you live and return each evening. Home is that place we hold close...
Poem – Witnessing Time
Deep into the frozen land we venture. Holding hands with no words spoken. Miles away mountain shadows...
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Updated John Haines story
A few years ago I wrote a story inspired by John Haines titled “A Walk in the Woods...
Poem – True
I have not been more at peace nor been closer to my true being than our time here,...
Returning from Alaska
Returning from an Alaskan retreat, I am different. Nothing earth shattering and most likely not noticeable to most...
Knik Glacier, Alaska – Flightseeing Tour
On 2017-08-08, we stepped out of comfort zones and took to the air for a flightseeing tour with...
Glacier View, Alaska – ATV Tour
We spent August 7th with Glacier View ATV Tours at mile 99 of Glenn Highway in Glacier View,...
Whittier, Alaska – Past and Present
On a recent trip to Alaska, we visited Whittier. Accessible by auto through a one-way tunnel also servicing...
Girdwood, Alaska – Rainforest
Into the rainforest we walk with soft steps, silent voices, and open hearts. Morning rain seeps through the...
Mountains and Ice
Recently resurrected the domain and website at http://www.mountainsandice.com that will focus on stories, poetry, photography and anything related...
Poem – Clearing
From the collection “Beyond the Border Kingdom“, the 13th and final poem. (1) threads hang openly defining a...