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Monthly Archives: July 2023
Preliminary magnitude 7.3 near Sandpoint on the Alaskan peninsula. No, we didn’t feel it, too far away.
Issues a tsunami warning for Kodiak and south. We are safe and sound.
I’ve been cutting my kid’s hair since moving here a decade ago. Mostly due to necessity and hair cuts being expensive. Over the years I’ve cut many interesting hairdos, some by request and others by accident. Sorry about that kiddos.
I remember when Thing 2 asked for a mohawk. Okay, I can do that… Check it here. Recently, well the past couple of years or so, he’s moved into a more 80’s redneck style or as we like to say around here, a Northroader look, with a mullet.
He’s gone to the barber a few times of late, like before prom. He asked me to cut his hair last weekend. Just the top and sides tho, trim the back a little.
I obliged. The moment was not lost on me. He turns 18 next month and he’s getting ready to move back to Kansas to be with his Dad and find his niche in life. I pondered as I snipped the curls around his temples that this could possibly be the last time I’ll ever cut his hair.
Bittersweet.
Grown up already.
Where did my little boy go?
Spent a little time at our friends’ house Wednesday evening and enjoyed their beautiful garden. It takes a tremendous effort to tend all these plants. I’m inspired by these two. 💗
Adorned with nautical motifs, throughout. Bursting with columbines and pansies, roses and fireweed not yet bloomed. Forget-me-nots and poppies. Glorious!
Can you believe it? It only took a decade but I used up all my data for my free plan. I had to upgrade! Now I have a new domain. Fancy shmancy! And more storage to fill up with fun Alaskan experiences. I hope you enjoy the ride!
After 9 years of consecutive closures, clamming was opened for a short 4 day window, July 1-4, 2023. We wanted to give the kids the opportunity to try clamming and hoped for a few for Dean to enjoy. Bag & possession limits were low, 15 each. But we didn’t get that many, we came home with 3.
But we enjoyed some fresh Alaskan air, saw a little bit o’ sunshine and got some exercise. We also found a couple dozen hermit crabs, some sea snails, tiny shrimps and barnacles in the tide pools. Lots of cool creatures during these minus tides.
It was a good way to spend the first half of Independence Day! Now for some bovine flesh seared over an open fire, a cold adult beverage and poppits. (No fireworks allowed!)
Alaska on my mind... 