Path to Nowhere
There are two weeks in June when the Eklutna Flats in the Mat-Su valley are washed with the deep blue and violet of wild irises. Prickly roses, Shooting Stars, and Chocolate Lilies provide lovely touches of contrast to the display. While quite visible from the highway, vehicles zoom past at 65 miles per hour, their [...]
A time to paint, a time to play: Blueberry picking in Archangel Valley, Alaska
As difficult as it may be, there are times to put the paint brush down. Some things just can’t wait. Children grow up, parents age, weather changes, and blueberries are only ripe for the picking for about two weeks out of the year. I pray that I will always have the wisdom to know when [...]