Scrunching the sheets into a ball, I place the paper in the stove between the parallel logs. Once the gap … More
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Finding Love in Alaska
There’s a saying in Alaska for any woman hoping to find a partner, “the odds are good, but the goods … More
Building a Home Part 2: Putting It All Together and Move In
Building a Home Part 1: Background and Framing As summer transitioned into fall, the rains continued. I tried to cover … More
Building a Home Part 1: Background and Framing
One idea from native peoples across the world that has stuck with me over the years, having read a number … More
In Praise of Dick Proenneke
In 1967 at the age of 51, Dick Proenneke decided to leave the industrialized world behind and take to the … More
Energy in Alaska
In the 1960s, oil was discovered in seemingly endless quantities in Alaska. The state had it made and perhaps there … More
A Visit to Lake Clark
For the past 3 summers, my friend Asa flew out of Port Alsworth for Lake Clark Air. During his first … More
Our Summer Keeping Pigs
This summer we kept pigs with our friends, Andrew and Eva. Neither Alana nor I had any experience with keeping … More
Hugelkultr and Our Garden
Last winter, Alana and I set the goal of be able to produce or independently source (ie not purchasing) 80% … More
Trapping Beaver
When it comes to trapping, there are a few animals that quickly come to mind. One is wolves, which are … More
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