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Adii! Take that, tough January.
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Adii! Take that, tough January.

UNALAKLEET — Wearing a black kuspuk with black and white kupaks, topped with his white, thinning hair, Chip read the … Continue reading Adii! Take that, tough January.

White friends come in handy sometimes
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White friends come in handy sometimes

UNALAKLEET – One of my favorite things to do on this earth is walk in beautiful places. Being in the … Continue reading White friends come in handy sometimes

Alaska media misses their deadline for change
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Alaska media misses their deadline for change

UNALAKLEET — I had just gotten back from picking cranberries. The air was cold and crisp. My favorite time. No … Continue reading Alaska media misses their deadline for change

Finding light in a sometimes dark and scary world
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Finding light in a sometimes dark and scary world

UNALAKLEET – He turned the lights off. I had been in that church thousands of times from not long after … Continue reading Finding light in a sometimes dark and scary world

My eyes smile again: A caribou hunt up the Kobuk
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My eyes smile again: A caribou hunt up the Kobuk

NALUQ — There’s something about being out in the country 10 miles up the Kobuk from Kiana. In the open … Continue reading My eyes smile again: A caribou hunt up the Kobuk

Still learning lessons from Ma
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Still learning lessons from Ma

UNALAKLEET — He remembered a time she and I picked out music together. I imagine we were in front of … Continue reading Still learning lessons from Ma

Sometimes you use your old skills and it’s fun
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Sometimes you use your old skills and it’s fun

“Hey Laureli,” he said. “I have a project for you.” “Alright. What’s up?” “Senator Dan Sullivan is coming to town … Continue reading Sometimes you use your old skills and it’s fun

Saying goodbye to Gram
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Saying goodbye to Gram

 UNALAKLEET — I was 13 years old and beginning to think rubber boots were ugly. Maybe I should wear sneakers … Continue reading Saying goodbye to Gram

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Snow: A Love Letter

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought I’d share my latest sad satire piece. I will admit, I have said … Continue reading Snow: A Love Letter

How I’m healing – 10 years after her suicide
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How I’m healing – 10 years after her suicide

NOME — She was wonderful. She loved getting people together for food, laughs and stories. She got a kick out … Continue reading How I’m healing – 10 years after her suicide

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