Hatcher’s Pass, Alaska

"Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." - John Muir Nearly three weeks into our Alaska trip and we've covered lots of ground: visiting our favorite places of old and fellowshipping with family and friends. Last week, we did a lengthly family outing to Hatcher's Pass, where we hiked… Continue reading Hatcher’s Pass, Alaska

I Saw My First Leech Yesterday, and I May Never Be the Same

I saw my first leech yesterday at Wasilla Lake, Alaska, and I may never be the same. I can't "unsee" that. At first, I noticed a long thin, pencil like anomaly along the clear pebbles of the shoreline, slowly wriggling in the water. It was dark grey, and I couldn't tell if it was alive… Continue reading I Saw My First Leech Yesterday, and I May Never Be the Same

alaska!

It's been one year. One year since we visited Alaska as a family and got to introduce our younger two kids to their Daddy's homeland. This is the place where our eldest, Ruby, was born and we hadn't been back in maybe six years. (Our previous trip was an Alaskan cruise with family right after… Continue reading alaska!