In Alaska, we think we know just about everyone in our particular little social or work circles. But somehow, fellow author Deb Vanasse and I had never met, even though we share many interests and values, and are published by two of the same publishing houses (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Sasquatch Books). Enter the world […]
That’s actually a slight misquote of what the ever-earnest Sally Field said at the 1985 Academy Award ceremony, but it’s how we all remember it, and even she has parodied the line. So, anyway — you do like me, or rather, you really like 49 writers! Thank you for taking the first survey, which confirmed
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We are crunching the results of the 49 writers survey, and look forward to sharing the insights with you soon. But here’s one preview: Michael Engelhard of Fairbanks would like to see more opportunity listings. Good idea. To help us get started, he sent us this one. Thanks Michael! Call for Submissions:The Northern Review Special
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This is why I love the increasingly collaborative nature of this blog. Nancy Lord just sent a link to this NYT 12/24 story about Elizabeth Alexander, the poet who has been chosen to write a poem that she will read at Barack Obama’s Jan. 20 Inauguration. She is only the fourth poet to be included
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Yes, I admit it. I get a little blue over the holidays, which for me includes my birthday on 12/29. Basically I spend all of late December revisiting my life goals, trying to tie up loose ends, planning the year (or five years) ahead. That, plus the short Alaska days, can feel overwhelming — like
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The Anchorage Museum is seeking playwrights to create two, 10-15 minute museum theater pieces that will be performed as part of an Alaska Gold Rush exhibit May 30-July 30. Selected playwrights will be paid $1000 for the final script. Scripts must explore some aspect of the Alaska Gold Rush of 1880-1914 and cast no more
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Though it’s far from family Outside, Alaska is a great place to enjoy the holidays. There’s always snow (usually fresh) and good reason to enjoy a warm fire. If you can’t find fun outdoors, you’re just not looking. Indoors, no excuse is needed for snuggling up with a good book. Here’s to all good books,
In the midst of a beach read, my daughter pointed out that she liked the term “navel gazing.” I broke my “not over fifty” bikini vow so was engaged in some literal navel gazing at that moment. Take-away point: belly skin burns. I just finished reading a book on blogging – yes, the irony of
Let me just say that non-stop flights from Anchorage to Maui on Alaska Airlines are a very good thing. The red-eye return took a little getting used to, but a couple of hours in my own bed and a full day of fun back home revived me quite nicely. My daughter had a tougher time
Your survey comments have been SO helpful! With apologies to those who are awaiting fresh blog posts, might I ask for a few more participants’ comments? Thanks! Link to the right. And HAPPY SOLSTICE EVERYONE! I just went on an afternoon run with my husband, Brian. As always, he was right in telling me I’d
