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The joys of being a ‘girl dad’

In the wake of the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, the hashtag “Girl Dad” has been…

Minister’s Message: Let go of your worries; turn your troubles into prayers

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Minister’s Message: Let go of your worries; turn your troubles into prayers

It is part of the human condition to worry.

Homer Native artist leaves state, national and international legacy

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Homer Native artist leaves state, national and international legacy

“He took traditional themes and topics and just completely did them his own way — I mean, completely.”

Ann Berg

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Pioneer Potluck: Memories of grandma from a bygone era

Recipes: chicken divan, layered taco dip, boiled spice cake

Nick Varney

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Unhinged Alaska: Hot topics and cold trucks

I was in a local coffee emporium the other day quietly perusing the newspaper when a rather heated…

Ann Berg

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Pioneer Potluck: Fond memories of bonfires

We would spend all night in the middle of the summer around the bonfire.

Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)

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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: How’d We Get Here?

Our reliance on technology is growing fast as more gadgets take over small jobs.

Kachemak Cuisine: Stir-fried moose combines Chinese tastes with Alaska flavors

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Kachemak Cuisine: Stir-fried moose combines Chinese tastes with Alaska flavors

It’s time for something different.

Photo courtesy Ann Berg                                Ann Berg and her husband, Bob, can be seen in March 1995 during a -17-degree cold snap.

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Pioneer Potluck: Not like the old days

A far cry from the days when we could brave freezing tempatures with no power

A ptarmigan hunter takes in the sunshine near the front door of the Jims’ cabin on upper Surprise Creek, summer 1968. (Photo from the Fair Family Collection)

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The two Jims, Part 3: More fun in the finding than in the having

“This is not a gold country, and don’t let anybody kid you.”

Minister’s Message: What is your 2020 plan?

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Minister’s Message: What is your 2020 plan?

The Bible speaks a lot about making plans.

Kachemak Cuisine: Make tasty oyster dishes with fresh, local seafood

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Kachemak Cuisine: Make tasty oyster dishes with fresh, local seafood

The oysters farmed in Kachemak Bay are some of the best anywhere.

Ann Berg

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Pioneer Potluck: Memories of my mom on her birthday

This week’s recipes: banana bread, stir-fried chicken, Mexican fiesta bake, sour cream lemon pie.

It’s a beautiful day

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It’s a beautiful day

When I’m thinking casual wardrobe, a hooded sweatshirt isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.

Minister’s Message: A new year and new beginnings

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Minister’s Message: A new year and new beginnings

Well, here we are again. It is a new year. Perhaps some of you have made New Year’s…

Carla Cope and her daughter, Nova, pose next to their paintings at left at the Nov. 8, 2019, opening of the 10x10 show at Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, Alaska. Nova painted the background elements to the paintings and her mother added to that. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Cope’s ‘Burst’ show sparks light in dark of winter

Cope has been an almost lifelong artist who knew from age 2 she wanted to create.

Nick Varney

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Unhinged Alaska: The Neanderthal and the procrastinator

On the eve of Christmas Eve, I received an annual phone call from a great friend.

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Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the power of a name

A young engaged couple each had a supernatural encounter about the name of their son.

Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)

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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: A time of traditions

Tradition is what makes our holidays special.

Minister’s Message: Remembering the greatest gift of all on Christmas

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Minister’s Message: Remembering the greatest gift of all on Christmas

Christmas is about the gifts. But not the kind that can be purchased with a credit card.