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Polar Connections: Life on and under the ice
I stood on the deck of the USHUAIA in late February as we moved south through the Gerlache…
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Tangled up in Blue: Remember the Alamo
One of my favorite photos of myself was taken by a kind, Southern stranger outside of the Alamo.…
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Police get a new ride
The Kenai Police Department has added two bicycles to its patrol fleet ahead of the tourist season. The…
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Who’s that woman?
I am going to brag a little this time! We traveled to Fairbanks at the first of the…
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International Day for Biological Diversity
Unbeknownst to most folks, this past Tuesday was the International Day for Biological Diversity. The United Nations declared…
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Kenai Watershed Forum Summer Camp takes it more outside
The Kenai Watershed Forum Summer Camp is taking it outside. Or even more outside. Joseph Robertia is taking…
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Kenai Rotary honors Students of the Month
The Rotary Club of Kenai honored Students of the Month from Nikiski Middle-High School and Kenai Central High…
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It is what it is: A stroll down memory lane
This past Tuesday was my last day as editor at the Peninsula Clarion. I’ve moved on to another…
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“Can you see the Time?”
I sat with some friends as we waited to officially start a meeting, when one glanced at the…
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Why I like devil’s club
If your only interactions with devil’s club have involved needle-sharp prickles poking into your legs, arms or hands,…
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The art of giving up
Years of practice and I’m finally ready to admit it — I’m great at giving up. In high…
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Pioneer Potluck: About getting ready for visitors
Our summer visitors from the “Lower 48” get a peek at our home-style Alaskan living. We are always…
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Pioneer Potluck: You know you’re an Alaskan woman …
Co-authored by daughters,
Gail and Susan Brainstorming one day, 20 years ago, Gail and Susan came up with…
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Poet’s Corner: Mother
Mother By Bonnie Marie Playle, Soldotna Mother, that woman who has unending hope, for her children, like none…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Tough Mothers’: The title says it all
Your mom is tough as nails. The minute you were placed in her arms, she became your personal…
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What’s Happening
Events and Exhibitions n KDLL public radio presents Adventure Talks: Hart of the Mountains. Join Alaska mountaineer Dave…
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‘All the Money’ doesn’t live up to hype
“All the Money in the World” TriStar Pictures 2 hours, 12 minutes During the last Awards Season, Ridley…
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Voices of Faith: Remember your mother’s advice
The Bible gives this advice to children: “Obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.” (Proverbs…
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Out of the Office: Outdoor adventures with mom
“Why do you adults always talk so much?” Those were the disapproving words my kid sister launched at…
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Refuge Notebook: Underestimate a raven? Nevermore!
I recently had an opportunity to make a quick dash up the Alcan. It has been 25 years…