More than a decade ago this page was a crutch as I limped through parenting a lot of kids…and then one day I just stopped writing. I don’t remember why. Maybe I didn’t need it anymore. Or maybe life defeated me in ways I didn’t want to explain and so I just…didn’t.

To see what I’m writing now, click on my SUBSTACK. Follow along. Let’s see where this goes.

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  • Yardwork…Backwoods Style »

    We took possession of our 40 acres off-grid this week and as is our style…dug right in.  With no time to waste before winter and Dan working half his life away from home, we have about four weeks of actual time on the land before we have to start to buckle down for winter. Our…

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  • Just Another Scenic Sunday 08/07/11 »

    Just Another Scenic Sunday 08/07/11 »

    This week in my life I….took only pictures of my new land we’re developing…so I thought I’d share some photos I took last year on the Homer Spit beach.  These guys let me get pretty close…Enjoy!

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  • Just Another Scenic Sunday 07/31/11 »

    Just Another Scenic Sunday 07/31/11 »

    This week in my life I…. Staked out my home site where we will begin to build our new home… Wished I could see this boat in it’s prime… Visited Homer Harbor… Saw a mama eagle and her baby (right) Watched my kids work together… Taught Robin to love the weed whacker…and to wear pants…

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  • Just Another Scenic Sunday 7/24/11 »

    Just Another Scenic Sunday 7/24/11 »

      This week in my life I….. Hung out on the river with my bff… Dip netted some salmon…lots of salmon… Explored the beach and wondered how boats get on land… Wondered why clams are so attractive to so many… Visited the boat launch during a wind storm… Learned the small boy can do standing…

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  • On The Kenai »

    On The Kenai »

    Ignore the cheesy grin…I’m much better behind the camera! I’ve spent the last two days at the mouth of the Kenai River dip netting Sockey (Red) Salmon from a boat.  It’s my version of “I’m broke so I gotta get food somewhere” and besides, I LOVE to dip net.  If you’ve no idea what I’m…

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