Feb 2009 – Alaska Aglow

When winter’s darkness first descends on Alaska, it has the cozy feel of a comfortable blanket. I tend to breathe a sigh of relief by late September when the summer’s maniacal activities begin to wind down. Frantic fishing, a steady…

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Jan 2009 – Moving Mountains: The Power of Alaska’s Glaciers

A fragile snowflake descends from the sky and gently joins the living force of a glacier; a power strong enough to carve valleys and sculpt mountains. My first experience with Alaska’s glaciers was a flight over blue ice in a…

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Dec 2008 – Heart to Art: Women Helping Women through Asante Network

When Lydia Wirkus retired from her job as a high school teacher in Wasilla, she looked forward to spending more time developing her skills as a stained glass artist. But after six months, she grew restless. Although she enjoyed making…

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Greatlander Articles, prior to December 2008

Moody Hens and other Notes from the Farm Festive Fare and a Meeting with Santa A Barn Raising Notes from the Farm: Turkey Trouble Back Country Horsemen Advocate for Alaska Trails Eagle River Nature Center Nurtures Love for Wild Places…

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