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Lynn Lovegreen
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Happy Winter Solstice!
Not sure what that means? To give a brief definition, Winter Solstice is the day when the noon sun is at its lowest altitude and we have...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Dec 13, 20222 min read
The Star on the Mountain
Every winter, JBER (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, pronounced J-bear) turns on a huge pattern of a star on Mount Gordon Lyon near...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Winter Wonderland
I admitted last week (see https://www.lynnlovegreen.com/post/what-i-hate-about-winter) that I wasn't a big fan of winter. But to be fair,...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Nov 29, 20221 min read
What I Hate About Winter
For someone who grew up in Alaska, I don’t like winter very much. I’m okay with the change in daylight. Unlike some people, I’m fine with...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Gratitude for Writing Groups
Note: This was originally posted on the Romancing the Genres blog (http://romancingthegenres.blogspot.com). Thanksgiving is my favorite...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Nov 15, 20221 min read
Alaska Native Authors
It’s Indigenous Peoples Month, and I only touched on authors last week. So here’s a roundup with more authors for you to check out!...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Indigenous Peoples Month
Land Acknowledgment: I acknowledge I live on the unceded land of the Dena’ina people. I also acknowledge all Indigenous people of Alaska....
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Lynn Lovegreen
Oct 25, 20221 min read
Voting Matters!
I’m sure you are aware of what’s going on in the world. People are divided by party, by issue, by misinformation that spreads through...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Oct 18, 20221 min read
Travel Notes: Croatia and Montenegro
My husband and I went on a tour of Croatia and Montenegro this fall. Beautiful scenery, great food, and friendly people added up for a...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Sep 27, 20222 min read
Hispanic Heritage Month Reads
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15. Especially this year, when some want to shrink the list of available books, it’s a...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Sep 20, 20222 min read
Banned Books Week 2022
The American Library Association sponsors Banned Books Week every fall. This year, it’s even more important to acknowledge this event....
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Lynn Lovegreen
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Termination Dust
Termination dust is the first snow on the mountains, a sign that the summer season is over and fall is almost here. It happened last...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Sep 6, 20221 min read
ANCSA History
Back in the day, the oil companies knew there was oil in Alaska’s North Slope but had no way to exploit it. The main reason? The federal...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Aug 30, 20221 min read
Tips for Writing Critique Groups
I’ve participated in a handful of writing critique groups. Some lasted for months, and others for many years. Most have been centered...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Aug 23, 20221 min read
Writing Tips for Teens Booklet is out!
Note: To celebrate the start of the 2022-3 school year, I thought I'd remind people about my Writing Tips for Teens. Feel free to use it...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Aug 16, 20221 min read
Berry Season!
Two things most Alaskans keep secret: the best fishing hole and the best berry picking spot. Okay, actually I know lots of generous...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Aug 3, 20222 min read
Fall 2022 Writing Events
Fall 2022 Writing Events It’s August already. Here in Southcentral Alaska, that usually means cooler temps and ripe berries. It also...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jul 26, 20221 min read
Lake Hood Seaplane Base
Lake Hood and Lake Spenard started out as two separate lakes on west side of Anchorage. By 1916, Joe Spenard ran a “resort” and...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Yay, libraries!
It’s no surprise to any of my followers that I love libraries. I have been spreading library love for years. But nowadays, it’s even more...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jul 11, 20221 min read
My Public Service Announcement: I got Covid.
Last Thursday, I had chills and fever. Then the aches, coughing, and fatigue kicked in. On Friday, I took a home test that came back...
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