Why I live where I live
UNALAKLEET — My great-great grandpa was a mythical figure to me. A man I read about in books. A person … Continue reading Why I live where I live
Category: People
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
Salmon for days
UNALAKLEET—“We’re eating fish again?” Yanni exasperatingly asked my brother. It was my brother’s girlfriend’s first summer with our family. And … Continue reading Salmon for days
So a guy paddled to our boat dock one day
UNALAKLEET — “Do people think you’re crazy?” I asked him. After 45 minutes of getting to know this man, it … Continue reading So a guy paddled to our boat dock one day
My brother does good things
August 19 was my brother’s birthday. He’s older and wiser and I couldn’t stand him growing up. He’s the top … Continue reading My brother does good things
A Papa shows his love
He was a quiet man. Dignified. While his sinew was strong, his skin was wrinkled and soft. Dark. Smelled old … Continue reading A Papa shows his love
Iditarod coverage: Heading to Unalakleet, Sass’ dogs get a jolt of energy to arrive first
UNALAKLEET — For the first time in this Iditarod, Eureka musher Brent Sass voluntarily elected to rest his team at a checkpoint late … Continue reading Iditarod coverage: Heading to Unalakleet, Sass’ dogs get a jolt of energy to arrive first
Iditarod Coverage: After the scare of her life, Zirkle tries to keep her head in the game
TRIPOD CABIN — During the heat of the day Saturday, Aliy Zirkle and her 14-dog team camped a mile and … Continue reading Iditarod Coverage: After the scare of her life, Zirkle tries to keep her head in the game
Remote? Sistuq Ozenna calls Little Diomede home
NOME — Google Little Diomede and the first article on the list describes it as remote. It is remote. It’s … Continue reading Remote? Sistuq Ozenna calls Little Diomede home
