Memorial Day Weekend in Alaska
My dad served in the military for over 20 years. I grew up on post housing and I’m a proud Army brat. I put up our American flag every Memorial Day, and sometimes celebrate by going to the ceremony…
Frosty Trees
One of my favorite things about winter is hoarfrost. According to Britannica.com, hoarfrost is the “deposit of ice crystals on objects exposed to the free air, such as grass blades, tree branches, or leaves. It is formed by direct condensation…
You know you’re an Alaskan when… Part 2
I had so much fun with this topic I wrote two posts! Here’s the second half: You know you’re an Alaskan when… you know at least one Alaskan politician and have shaken hands with a few more. you…
Winter Solstice
Note: I’m running an encore blog post while I catch up with family and friends over the holidays. An earlier version of this post appeared in the AWRWA blog last winter. To Alaskans, solstice is a big day. Our…
