Bookworm Sez: You wish you’d never done it

You wish you’d never done it. If only you could hit “reset,” take it all back, call do-overs, and you wouldn’t make the same choices.… Continue reading

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Michael Fassbender in the film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Alan Markfield)

Box-office hit with $111 million

“X-Men: Days of Future Past.” 20th Century Fox 1 hour, 44 minutes   For the layperson, it’s enough to say “I like ‘Spider-Man’ comics,” or… Continue reading

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Michael Fassbender in the film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Alan Markfield)

Events and Exhibits

■ Local nature photographer Laurie Johnson is showing her work at Kaladi Brothers Coffee on Kobuk in Soldotna. More than 20 pieces will be on… Continue reading

Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora performs a new song, "Lighthouse" at an anti-drug forum in Toms River N.J. on May 27, 2014. The song will raise money for a drug treatment center in New Jersey.(AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Bon Jovi guitarist hopes new song helps addicts

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora drew on his own past in debuting a song at a forum on drug abuse Tuesday.The… Continue reading

Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora performs a new song, "Lighthouse" at an anti-drug forum in Toms River N.J. on May 27, 2014. The song will raise money for a drug treatment center in New Jersey.(AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Pioneer Potluck

Grannie Annie is taking a holiday. She is preparing for company. She will return next week. Here are some of her favorite recipes.… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2014
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Fitting it all in

There are two types of people in this world. There are those who, when a door, drawer or cabinet won’t close, open it back up… Continue reading

Community news and notes

Russell and Crystal Wilson of Kenai announce the birth of their son, James Russell (Ighsakuun) Wilson, at 10:30 a.m. on April 22, 2014. He weighed… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Pressure canner dial guage testing

If you preserve food at home and use a pressure canner with a dial gauge, it is important to have the gauge tested annually for… Continue reading

Health tip: Eat fruit daily

Fruit offers a great source of antioxidants, which may help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and macular degeneration. The berry family — blueberries, blackberries,… Continue reading

When it helps to remember

During a former memorial season, my column carried readers back to a country cemetery where I reminisced about family members who were no longer with… Continue reading

Church news

Church of Chris hosts gospel meeting The Church of Christ on mile 1/4 Funny River Road in Soldotna will be hosting a gospel meeting with… Continue reading

Les Palmer: The state of the Kenai, Part 2

Author’s note: Part 2 in a series of two columns.Over the years, fish habitat and the quality of the fishing experience have deteriorated on the… Continue reading

The Hokulea sailing canoe is seen off Honolulu on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The Polynesian voyaging canoe is setting off on a 3-year voyage around the world, navigating using no modern instrumentation. (AP Photo/Sam Eifling)

Legendary Hawaii canoe embarks on global odyssey

HONOLULU — To take the Hokulea for a spin off the coast of Oahu is to see the Hawaiian islands in perhaps the same way… Continue reading

The Hokulea sailing canoe is seen off Honolulu on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The Polynesian voyaging canoe is setting off on a 3-year voyage around the world, navigating using no modern instrumentation. (AP Photo/Sam Eifling)

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ Local nature photographer Laurie Johnson is showing her work at Kaladi Brothers Coffee on Kobuk in Soldotna. More than 20 pieces… Continue reading

This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from "Godzilla." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)

Reeling it in: ‘Godzilla’ back with a vengeance

“Godzilla” Warner Bros. 2 hours, 3 minutes   Godzilla, as a character, has been around a long time. The original Japanese film, “Gojira” was first… Continue reading

This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from "Godzilla." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)

Business news

The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon Tuesday at noon at the Kenai Visitor Center. A presentation from Jack Gerard,… Continue reading

Poem: Still Deeply In Love

Still Deeply In LoveBy Brett Van Sickle, Kenai Each week spent together, I still find in my heart. This deep lonely feeling, each time spent… Continue reading

This December, 2013 photo provided by pet photographer Lori Fusaro shows her 'clients,' Chevy and Chase, in front of the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles. Fusaro is set to publish a book called "My Old Dog" in the spring of 2015. She's shot thousands of photos for Los Angeles Animal Services, which puts old (and young) dogs on their website in hopes they will attract exactly the right owner. (AP Photo/Lori Fusaro)

Families turn to pros to capture canine memories

LOS ANGELES — It takes more than a squeaky toy and a camera to capture memorable pet portraits.Professional pet photographers in the increasingly competitive business… Continue reading

This December, 2013 photo provided by pet photographer Lori Fusaro shows her 'clients,' Chevy and Chase, in front of the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles. Fusaro is set to publish a book called "My Old Dog" in the spring of 2015. She's shot thousands of photos for Los Angeles Animal Services, which puts old (and young) dogs on their website in hopes they will attract exactly the right owner. (AP Photo/Lori Fusaro)
The Bookworm Sez: Action, some of it explicit, in latest novel

The Bookworm Sez: Action, some of it explicit, in latest novel

You need to change things up.A new sense of style is called-for, a new job, new digs, maybe a new outlook on everything. Out with… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Action, some of it explicit, in latest novel
Confection Perfection

Confection Perfection

Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1881-1931). There is disagreement whether pavlova was created in New Zealand or Australia,… Continue reading

  • May 20, 2014
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Confection Perfection