Garden Duende

“Green, how I want you green.” Back from a month in the Alaskan interior where dwarf spruce glowed green in Continue reading →

Guest Post: “Drought” by Rural Poet

Rural Poet is a farmer who never ceases to amaze me with his remarkable talent. Please enjoy “Drought.”

Why, Gooma?

 This just happened and I can’t resist sharing it. Driving home from the market, my two-year-old grandtoddler, r, is behind Continue reading →

Miss Calypso Dances On

Dang! We just lost Gabo García Márguez and now Phenomenal Angel Maya Angelou has fluttered forth, as well. My guess Continue reading →

It’s Been Ages, Bob

Robert Lester Van Gieson 5.21.47-3.12.67 May 26, 2014 Dear Bob, Hi buddy, funny how on Memorial Day you always seem Continue reading →

Float Plane

The other day, our neighbor and seasoned bush pilot, Don, flew us out to his cabin on a lake 70 Continue reading →

Denali

Denali I am deep in the spell of those who stayed here before me. Sometimes my mind goes blank staring Continue reading →

Meandering in the Magic

Meandering in the Magic Being in Alaska is like being a grandma. I get to drop in every now and Continue reading →