AUTHOR’S NOTE: A slightly modified version of this two-part story about former teachers Rex and Beverly Edwards and the advent of a swimming pool in… Continue reading
When the nights are longest, when the darkness is deepest, into our midst steps Jesus
Although their time on the peninsula was brief, they made an impact
At some point in my adult life, I developed a preference for sipping my adult beverages out of a nice glass
“Over the hill came two people on an Allis-Chalmers tractor … ”
The Bible says the Lord God will be the light and those walking in that light will forever rejoice
Generally speaking, Charles Riddiford did not seem to be an imposing figure
It is a time to express the depth of our affection for each other and to strengthen the bond of family
It is a common practice for me to share words of encouragement with those who find themselves in need of medical attention
Summing any life is never easy. There is always, it seems, more to the story.
All the people I visit with these days have the same story
History tells us that Jesus factually lived and later died on the cross. Therefore, the Christmas story is true history
Turning 50 has been a more laid-back experience
So who was this Riddiford, and why did this name hold such sway at the site of Joseph Cooper’s boat landing for more than a decade?
What if, instead of gathering around tables and talking about what has already happened TO us, we challenge ourselves to return kindness to the world around us
Misfortune was written across the recent history of the Arlon Elwood “Jackson” Ball family
In the dawdling days prior to Thanksgiving, things are usually as serene as a gentle snowfall within our modest piece of nirvana
Perhaps going to Alaska was the fresh start he needed at this time in his life
I can think of no one word that encapsulates our age, that defines our collective priorities and focus better than that innocuous little term
The first 10 years we were in Alaska we lived remotely
