You know it as well as I know it, you have to build a strong, stable foundation in order to build a strong, stable house.… Continue reading
Best Bets ■ Join the Kenai Watershed Forum for an inspiring free presentation from local adventurers today at 6 p.m. at the Kenai River Center… Continue reading
An Ode to the CodeBy Brent Johnson, Clam GulchSociety has a creedfor young men to succeed,they must have a valid ticketof adequate etiquette. Cover your… Continue reading
“Black Mass”Warner Bros. Pictures2 hours, 2 minutesI remember hearing the name Whitey Bulger a few years ago in the news. It’s one of those names… Continue reading
For 12 years, Homer has been treated to a luxury most small towns don’t have: a documentary film festival. Each fall, Doc Fest, which was… Continue reading
Nobody likes being poked.Nobody woke up this morning and said, “Cut into me and make me hurt for a month.” No one asks for misery,… Continue reading
Most home bakers agree that from-scratch yeast bread baking is one of the most satisfying of all baking endeavors, especially as the weather turns cooler… Continue reading
A repeat story and a new story for the new readers. You are truly an Alaskan when you measure the distance from one town to… Continue reading
RECIPES Old standby recipe when we arrived here in 1967. COWBOY COOKIES 1 1/2 cup white flour 1/4 cup wheat flour or white flour… Continue reading
BT4French ToastINSERT BT4-BREAD-9-23-14CAPTION: Use day-old bread to make French Toast or simple cinnamon toast. To make cinnamon toast, toast bread, then butter while hot, sprinkling… Continue reading
Granddaughter No. 6 is off to college this month. After visiting several schools outside over the past couple of years, she chose UAF. She is… Continue reading
Annual day of service upcoming On Saturday, the four Central Kenai Peninsula congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have planned several… Continue reading
Nearly thirty-five years ago, I prepared a manuscript for a book titled “Lord, I’m Afraid,” and sent it to a publisher of some of my… Continue reading
Fall is in the air. Last week, I took a quick walk through the woods. I watched golden leaves sail to the ground. A Varied… Continue reading
Author’s note: The December/January 2003 issue of Alaska magazine contained a photo-essay about the Kenai River, in which I wrote:“The Kenai River is many things… Continue reading
DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE — Summer travel is winding down at Denali National Park and Preserve, ending the season that sees the vast majority… Continue reading
Best Bets ■ An opening reception for “Hot Crossed Squares,” an exhibition of quilt work by Maria Shell, is today from 4:30-6 p.m. at the… Continue reading
Many times, you’ve made your dog an offer he can’t refuse.And for that, he’s sworn his loyalty forever. Whatever you ask, he does; he’s your… Continue reading
Julie Tomich is into creepy things. She wears a colorful skirt with the skeleton of a poodle painted on it. Her favorite artists are Tim… Continue reading
A Shield of ProtectionBy Bill Lowe, SterlingLord, watch over our police force; keep them out of harm’s way.Put a shield of protection from evil around… Continue reading