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
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
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
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
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
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
Warning: If you eat ugruk and read this, you might qugliaq
UNALAKLEET — Auntie Maggie was at the table, cutting meat that would later hang to dry. Larry was at the stove, cooking … Continue reading Warning: If you eat ugruk and read this, you might qugliaq
Iditarod coverage: Sourdough pancakes, jam and bacon at this checkpoint
UNALAKLEET — It smells like smoky bacon and pancakes. Not just any pancakes, but sourdough pancakes. Anyone who visits this … Continue reading Iditarod coverage: Sourdough pancakes, jam and bacon at this checkpoint
