Alaska State Fair, 2019
My daughter and I went to the fair last weekend. The Alaska State Fair has several locations, but the biggest is in Palmer, in the Matanuska Valley. The Matanuska Colony was started by the federal government during the Great Depression…
#Connections — It’s Personal
These things remind me that giving to others is a virtue, but giving them opportunities to give back is just as important. I tend to focus on how I can work to help others, which is great. But I am…
Alaska’s Digital Archives
Sometimes, people ask how I find historical details for my books. While I can learn much from books, interviews, and websites, photographs show a lot of information I can’t get from words. Researchers and history buffs have a great online…
Berry Picking Time
It’s berry time in Alaska again! Here’s a post about berry picking from August of 2016. My husband and I recently drove to Sheep Mountain Lodge on the Glenn Highway. It has lovely mountain views, hiking trails, and a good…
My Author Activities
Summer’s a busy time in Alaska, with the extra daylight and fun things to do like fishing, camping, hiking, and berry picking. I’ve managed to schedule some writing activities into the season, too. Here are a few things I’m doing…
