Learning to love and listen

It’s the middle of February and I can’t say I’m too confident about how this year is going. It feels like 2017 is still finding… Continue reading

Cold brew

Cold brew

Brewers pour craft beers for attendees at the 4th annual Frozen RiverFest at Soldotna Creek Park on Saturday, Feb. 17. Sponsored by the Soldotna Chamber… Continue reading

Cold brew

Learning for Life: 4-H: What’s it all about?

4-H: What’s it all about? 4-H was established in 1902 and is the nation’s largest youth development organization, reaching almost six million young people from… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Shaken, not stirred

So, there I was all kicked back in my recliner surfing the aging buffet of recycled movies on HBO wondering if it was worth keeping… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … The Kenai Fine Arts Center has a great little gift shop with a wide variety of local crafts for sale. And… Continue reading

Here’s the Thing: Don’t stop until you’re proud

Here we are. Another January. We’re either in single digit temperatures or pushing 40 degrees. It feels warm enough to play in the snow. If… Continue reading

It is what it is: A clean sweep of the playoffs

Our house is spotless. Well, not quite spotless — we have two teenage kids, and there are places in our house that I’m afraid to… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: High Arctic memories

An old buddy contacted me just after the first of the year and I was a bit stunned because I haven’t heard from him since… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

News and Notes McDonald named to LeTourneau University President’s List Austin McDonald, a Senior Chemistry major from Soldotna, has been named to the Fall 2017… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Happy New Year!

Well, here we are, a week into the New Year already. The last piece of fudge has been eaten; we’ve had all the egg nog… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Around the world, people consume 80 billion (yes, billion) pieces of clothing a year, according to the 2015 documentary The True… Continue reading

It is what it is: Tradition!

Anything you say can and will be used against you by your children at a later date. And so on Christmas Day, my wife found… Continue reading

Here’s the Thing: We’re all a little crazy

It’s been crazy around here. With work, hobbies, family, and friends, it seems like this season can be relentless if you don’t pace yourself or… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … By the 1960s, people around the world were becoming alarmed about growing levels of environmental contamination. Pollution was fouling the air,… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Let’s try this again, Santa

Dear St. Nicholas, I’m certain that you are going to look at the return address before opening this letter and experience immediate blood pressure issues.… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Healthy and sustainable living gifts

Healthy and sustainable living gifts The social network I’m a part of believes in healthy and sustainable living. No wonder most of the gifts my… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: …The short of it

I’m not very tall. At the height of my career (yuk, yuk) I was about 5-foot-4. Since then I’ve shrunk, as we all do, so… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Beeswax coated cotton fabric food wrap is washable, reusable, and compostable. Wrap cheese or a loaf of bread or sliced vegetables.… Continue reading

It is what it is: Paying for the experience

So, I did it. I followed the latest pop psychology trend and spent money on an experience, rather than a thing. It was a cool… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club members fared well at recent tournaments. (Submitted photo)

Sterling Judo Club members win in local judo competitions

Sterling Judo Club members win in local judo competitions A serious group of kids, teens and adults continues to meet each week in Sterling for… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club members fared well at recent tournaments. (Submitted photo)