A Father’s LamentBy Norm Olson, NikiskiDeep within a father’s heart there resideThose times long gone — the spent riches of youth,And proclaims as fathers have… Continue reading
You have little-to-no control.Deny no more. You’ve finally come to accept it: the future really isn’t in your hands. You have no control over others,… Continue reading
NEW YORK — As if there weren’t enough upheaval in 17th-Century Salem, Massachusetts, this haunted village is about to welcome Lucy Lawless.Celebrated for such unflinching… Continue reading
Whether you’ve been reading this column for years, or are relatively new to the food pages, you probably have already gathered that of all the… Continue reading
NORTHERN COLORADO 1937 TO 1955 Growing up on the farm was most exciting around Spring and Easter. Trees were leafing out, some of Mom’s… Continue reading
The Peninsula Clarion is seeking recipes that showcase our area’s traditional foods. Do you have a special way of preparing our local fish and game?… Continue reading
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — When Portland chef Jenn Louis set out to perfect pasta dumplings in Italy, she was occasionally met with such disdain from… Continue reading
Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation from the Alaska Department… Continue reading
It may seem from my last couple of columns — and from conversations with people I meet, social media posts and every other interaction I… Continue reading
Members of the Sterling Judo Club competed this past weekend in Anchorage. Seven juniors brought back eight medals in the March Madness Judo Tournament hosted… Continue reading
Ryan Traxler and Desiree Carrico announce the birth of their daughter, Seraphina Lyn-Lorraine Traxler, at 2:57 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds,… Continue reading
If you have been keeping up with local and national news headlines, it has become a rarity to read or hear anything inspirational or encouraging.… Continue reading
Alec and Kayla Lindley of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Karbon Ray Lindley, at 5:42 p.m. on March 2, 2015. He weighed 7.05… Continue reading
Do you ever feel like you’re on the brink of the next big thing in your life? A big transition. A big decision. When standing… Continue reading
There are many benefits to gardeners starting their own plants from seed, but none as important as the huge diversity of crops and varieties available… Continue reading
Share in 'Jerusalem Experience' Do your kids think Easter is all about chocolate bunnies and ham dinners? Do they get more excited about cartoon reruns… Continue reading
Here on the Kenai Peninsula we can all agree that this winter has been strange. The effects of a changing climate are becoming obvious in… Continue reading
Author’s note: First of a two-part series, this column was first published by the Clarion on Sept. 3, 2004.A common mistake hereabouts is to freeze… Continue reading