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My Balcony People
While living in Eastern Europe, I developed a fascination with balconies. I confess I was a balcony peeper. Comparing how different neighbors used their balconies was my new hobby. One balcony appeared strictly utilitarian, and the next would be a veritable haven of flowering plants with an inviting table and chairs. I loved watching my…
My Life as a Tour Guide
Tourist season has arrived in Alaska, and my life as a tour guide has kicked into full steam. As a child, I never dreamed of being a tour guide, but during my time spent overseas and in Alaska, I’ve had the misfortune privilege many times. I’m always amazed that visitors mistakenly believe I am an…
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Women spend a great deal of time and money on their hair. I’ve always wondered why. Is our identity tied to our hair? Is our femininity? Our beauty? In biblical times, a woman’s hair was referred to as her “crowning glory.” Yet, hair can be here today and gone tomorrow. Particularly after a visit to…
It’s a Dog’s Life: A Grueling Lesson
Gruel (noun): a thin liquid food of oatmeal or other meal boiled in milk or water. I first learned of gruel when I read Oliver Twist. I remember feeling sorry for Oliver and the other orphans as they ate gruel three times a day. Yuck! Little did I know, one day I would be the…
Xtratuf Boots aka The Alaskan Sneaker
For Christmas, my husband surprised me with a pair of Alaskan sneakers, aka, Xtratuf boots. It’s not often my husband surprises me, but he accomplished it this Christmas. Now, I look and feel like a true Alaskan. If you are looking for fashion, Alaska is not the place you find it. Alaskans dress for the…
It’s a Dog’s Life: You Get What You Pay For
I’m amazed by what people will do for their pets. And pay for a veterinarian. Now, I loved my little Shiba Inu, Katya, but I’d have to think twice before spending thousands of dollars for chemotherapy, or any other expensive treatment. I thought healthcare for humans was expensive, but the price of veterinarian services in…
My Path to Popularity
I always longed to be one of the popular crowd. In high school, I was a shy introvert who concentrated on good grades. My only claim to fame was singing with a small jazz ensemble, but even then no one knew my name. But, I’ve finally discovered the key to popularity as an adult. Moving.…
A White Christmas Wish: Past and Present
I love Christmas! To be perfect, it must be a white Christmas. My mind wanders back to the years when every Christmas was white. I was living on the Kamchatka peninsula in Far East Russia…… The snow drifted softly across our windshield as my husband and I drove eight grueling hours, on a winding road…
My Thanksgiving Holiday: Death of a Cell Phone
I’ve spent the last week in an alternative universe. Going from the extreme cold of Alaska to the glorious warmth of Arizona made for an exceptional Thanksgiving holiday. I confess I laughed (inwardly) at ladies wearing winter boots when the temperatures were in the 60’s. But I reveled in the fact that I didn’t need…
My Love/Hate Relationship With Winter
I have a love/hate relationship with winter. Winter has arrived in Alaska. Snow covers the ground like a soft white quilt, lacy frost decorates the tree branches, and it is time to break out the sleds, skis, and hot cocoa. I love this picture-perfect description of winter. In reality, winter is a beautiful yet cruel…
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