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Poet’s Corner: Debbie
Debbie By Brent Johnson, Clam Gulch Could we hear cottonwoods whispering soft? The voice must be Debbie’s somewhere…
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With the loss of its celebrities, Gen X ponders mortality
Princess Leia was our first girl movie heroine, and we made our moms braid brunette yarn so we’d…
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Reeling it in: ‘Passengers’ finds itself crashing at the end
“Passengers” Sony Pictures 1 hour, 56 minutes Marketing a big-budget, high concept film is always going to…
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Diaries inspire artists in Pratt Museum exhibit
Among cultural institutions in Homer, the Pratt Museum has pioneered a unique spot. As a museum of natural…
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The Bookworm Sez: TV books make for good read
The weather outside is frightful. That’s alright. You’d rather stay inside anyhow, especially in the evening. That’s prime…
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What’s Happening for Dec. 29
Events and Exhibitions ■ An exhibit of black and white photography and drawings by Sue Biggs and Mary…
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Poet’s Corner: Brevity
Brevity By Norm Olson, Nikiski O Time, I’ve been so cruel to you in words penned in the…
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What’s Happening for Dec. 22
Events and Exhibitions ■ Santa is coming this Friday to Nikiski Fire Station No. 1 (mile 17.9 Kenai…
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Poet’s Corner: The Presence of Christmas
The Presence of Christmas By Dave Thompson, Kenai Giving to others just what they might need Forgiving our…
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Reeling it in: ‘Rogue One’ a different kind of ‘Star Wars’ film
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Walt Disney Studios 2 hours, 14 minutes Nothing is better for…
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The Bookworm Sez: Book offers insight into today’s job hunters
Your father always told you to get a job. He never let you wile away a summer, lying…
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Reeling it in: ‘Office Christmas Party’ a train wreck, but here’s some better options
“Office Christmas Party” Paramount Pictures 1 hour, 45 minutes The movie I watched this week was terrible,…
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What’s Happening
Best Bets ■ The Redoubt Chamber Orchestra and the Kenai Peninsula Singers present “An Evening of Christmas” on…
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Poet’s Corner: Ride the Ridges
Ride the Ridges By Bonnie Marie Playle, Soldotna Ride the ridges, stay out of the ruts. God makes…
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The Bookworm Sez: A clever plot to get kids in the holiday spirit
Sometimes, your parents have to leave. Mostly, they just go to the grocery store or to work or…
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As the story unfolds
Ninilchik resident Mike Chihuly has lived enough lives to write several books since moving to Alaska more than…
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What’s Happening for Dec. 8
Best Bets ■ The 12th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show in Soldotna on Saturday…
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Poet’s Corner: Where Luck Comes In
Where Luck Comes In By Brent Johnson, Clam Gulch The edge of English morphs a bit as tongues…
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Reeling it in: ‘Don’t Think Twice’ about getting a shot at your dream
“Don’t Think Twice” The Film Arcade 1 hour, 32 minutes This week, as the theaters seem to be…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Cradles of Power’ looks at the people who raised presidents
Your parents had such high hopes for you. You were going to make it, and make something of…