D L Petty
I moved to Alaska two years ago with my family. It has been a magical experience. I have always been interested in writing and now am finally seeing the fruition of that dream. I have lived and traveled all over the world and my experiences have enriched my writing. I enjoy writing about celebrity news and the news in general. News that affects Alaska is of particular interest.
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Interesting Palaces to Visit in LondonWhen visiting England, London is a must to see some of the more famous palaces.
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No Radiation Danger for AlaskaRecently the buzz has been that Alaska was going to get radiated from the reactor that exploded in Japan. -
Attractions of Innsbruck, AustriaInnsbruck, Austria has many different attractions - its mountains are magnificent and the city has hosted the Olympics in style. read on to find out more.
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Tsunami Grazes AlaskaThe waves were reportedly as tall as 30 inches and viewers had no trouble seeing them. This kind of activity went on for approximately 3 hours or until 11:15 a.m. on the morning of March 11th.
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The Phenomenal Aurora BorealisWe parked the car in a safe spot and turned out all the lights and got out of the car and watched the lights. They looked like a light sea foam green curtain flowing in the wind in slow motion.
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Woman Gets Kicked by MooseHere in Alaska it is a well known fact that many more people have been killed by moose than have been killed by bears. Yet people still try to pet these creatures that can get to 9 feet tall.
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The Unique Experience of Visiting Venice, ItalyVenice is a city in north east Italy known for its canals and its role in the Renaissance.
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In the Shadow of Patriotism: Tales of a Political Detainee in Libya: Chapter 3We stood there in town square in front of the King's Palace with every muscle taught, waiting for the inevitable to happen any second. Our mother bent down and told us to look away and not watch.
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In the Shadow of Patriotism: Tales of a Political Detainee in Libya: Chapter 2As we closed in on the downtown area you could hear gunfire and see clouds of smoke rising. We were repeatedly stopped by Libyan military personnel
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Places to Visit when Touring Florence, ItalyFlorence, Italy is a city with many things to see. It is a city that also has cathedrals and museums that have the mark of Michel Angelo.
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In the Shadow of Patriotism: Tales of a Political Detainee in Libya: Chapter 1It was September 1, 1969 and the military was taking over the government. The coup was headed by Colonel Moamar Quadaffi.
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Yukon Quest Winner Youngest in History of RaceLast night at 11:05 pm Dallas Seavey, 23 years old crossed the finish line in Fairbanks, Alaska becoming the youngest winner in the history of the race. -
Saint Valentine, a Man Known Only to GodValentine's Day is a day that is celebrated by lovers throughout the world. It is a feast day on the Catholic liturgical calendar.
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Life in Alaska: Another One Shakes the DustAbout a week later during the wee hours of the morning we started to shake again. And again, I was laying on the couch reading.
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History and Shopping in Paris, FranceWhen in Paris you can't help but get a history lesson. The city is rich with history.
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Life in Alaska: Embarking on the Third WinterI knew that I needed to get out of our building in case it collapsed. I kept trying to make it to the door but to no avail. The shaking was too violent. -
Life in Alaska: Our Second SummerThat was one thing that Alaskans looked forward too and that was the incredible summer weather. -
Areas of Interest to See when Visiting the VaticanThe Vatican is located in Rome, Italy but is not actually part of the country of Italy and is considered a separate city from Rome.
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Life During the Reagan Years Compared to NowIt is most certainly a different world we live in now compared to the Reagan years. Though no time in our life can be described as perfect, we definitely live in the most uncertain times I have ever know in my 54 years of life. -
Avery Island, Louisiana an Island Paradise Where Tabasco is MadeAvery Island is where the famous Tabasco Sauce is made. It is approximately 140 miles west of New Orleans and is considered a paradise of its own.
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Don't Miss the History and Beautiful Skies of Key WestKey West is the last island in a string of islands of the Southern Coast of Florida. It is a small island that is rich in history, beauty and good times.
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Carrie Fisher Losing Weight and Getting HealthyThe actress says that she has tried to lose weight before and been on many different kinds of diets that all ultimately failed. This time is different for Ms. Fisher as she has her consultant with Jenny Craig to walk out this life style change with her.
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Scarlett Johansson's Renaissance RolesScarlett Johansson has been excellent in her roles as the innocent corrupted in her historical roles from the renaissance.
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Winter Worries Have Made Us HappyI have lived many places in my lifetime but none that had such harsh winters. In Alaska we have learned how to be prepared and to be fine with the unforeseen circumstances that arise continually here. -
Interesting and Contradictory Daniel RadcliffeLike many stars Daniel has many facets to him that seem contradictory. These "contradictions" are actually what make him fun, unique and ultimately, Daniel!
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Brad Pitt's Devil-May-Care Roles Are His BestBrad Pitt is an enigmatic actor whose performances are best received when he is playing a rule-breaking heart throb.
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I Quit Smoking to Get HealthierAt this time there were no patches, Chantix, gum or any other tools to help you quit smoking. I found out that it wasn't going to be easy.
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Alaska's Pipeline Shut DownThis past Saturday a leak was discovered close to Prudhoe Bay in the Trans Alaska Pipeline. The pipeline was quickly shutdown. -
Owen Wilson Will Be a Father SoonOwen Wilson and his girlfriend Jade Duell are about to have a baby! The couple is currently in Hawaii awaiting the birth.
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Proposed Pentagon CutsSecretary of Defense, Robert Gates has proposed that $78 billion be cut from the defense budget. Here in Anchorage, Alaska this could be felt since there is a strong military presence.
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Giffords Remains in Critical Condition: New Update on 1/20/11 at End of ArticleGabrielle Giffords, a democratic representative from Arizona remains in critical condition after being shot in the head yesterday morning.
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Studying Abroad in AustriaI was a student at UNO Innsbruck during the summers of 1977, 78 and 79. These summers in Europe were life changing and so far have been one of the grander highlights of my life.
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Kelly Osbourne Unveils Her New BodyKelly Osbourne, the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne has recently trimmed down to a petite size 2. Sources say she has shed 42 pounds.
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Vacation Fun in Cozumel, MexicoCozumel, Mexico is an island in the Caribbean off the Yucatan Peninsula. It is 7 miles wide and 14 miles long. Cozumel is a jewel of Mexico and a play ground for many.
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Broken Bones for ChristmasI was watching him struggle when he hit a patch of ice, went out of control and barreled into me, injuring my bad leg all over again. At initial impact I thought he had broken my leg.
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The Sound of Music Tour: Adventures in SalzburgWe did lots of traveling around Europe on our long weekends. My dear friend, Andre de La Barre and I, along with another friend chose to rent a car and drive the short distance to Salzburg and enjoy the Sound of Music Tour.
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Walking into the New YearWe all must say good-bye to our past before we can say hello to our future. -
Alaskan Wolves to Be Killed in an Aerial HuntOn the Alaska Peninsula wolves are threatening the community of Port Heiden. They have attacked and killed 5 dogs and 2 cats.
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A Look at Depression: Some Simple Things We Can Do to HelpIf you have mild depression there are some things we can be proactive about in helping ourselves. For chronic depression these measures can enhance the medications we need for this disorder.
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Visit Balto Country: Nome, AlaskaNome, Alaska is a small town on the western coast of Alaska. Many may remember Nome as the city that was featured in the cartoon movie, "Balto".
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The Challenging Skies of AlaskaIn Alaska there are approximately as many small airplanes as there are cars. Airplane accidents in Alaska are therefore, almost twice as prevalent as anywhere else in the nation. -
Drilling Off East Coast Suspended for Seven YearsOn Wednesday, December 1st, the Obama administration announced that offshore drilling on the east coast would be suspended for 7 years.
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Wikileaks Cause Spill OverWashington is calling our diplomatic allies for damage control after the Wikileaks.
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Bush Tax Cuts and Jobless Benefits Slated to Be ExtendedThe "Bush" tax cuts are slated to be extended, and jobless benefits have been extended.
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Arriving for My Study Abroad Adventure Without My LuggageI stood with the other students waiting for my bright red back pack. One by one all the students claimed their luggage and the delivery round stopped rotating. My luggage was not there.
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Has a Warning Been Sent to North Korea?Some are speculating that the war games is an attempt to show North Korea that any further assaults on South Korea will not be tolerated.
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: One Woman's JourneyShe was wheeled in and surgery was performed. Ultimately, she lost her right tube and ovary.
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Could Black Bears in Alaska Be Next?Black Bears are now a hot topic in Asia and in other places where they are hunted for their organs. They have been hunted for many years, specifically for their gall bladders.
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Treasures of GodA Poem about what God treasures~~
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What's Happening with Medicare?Medicare is cutting payments and doctors are shifting away from Medicare patients. Some doctors are not accepting Medicare patients at all.
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Thanksgiving on Ice Served with SnowAt 6:45 a.m. I opened the blinds to remote start the car and saw that it was raining ice. It wasn't sleet, it was ice!
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The True Spirit of ChristmasWe lived in Africa. Tripoli, Libya to be exact. It was the Christmas of 1969 and we were trapped in a middle eastern country.
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Unprecedented Ice Storm Engulfs Most of AlaskaOn Monday, Nov. 22, residents of Alaska awakened to an ice storm that was going to cause many problems in its wake.
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Truly Thankful at ThanksgivingThat is what the Thanksgiving holiday is about. Making time to ponder all we have to be thankful for in our busy year.
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HARRY POTTER: THE DEATHLY HALLOWS OPENS to RAVE REVIEWSThe much awaited new Harry Potter movie has arrived. It is the final book, in two segments, put to film. The whole cast is on hand and is included.
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Hot and Water Logged in MexicoSeveral times we tried to get across the torrential river. Every time we were washed out and had to back up. Finally, our driver gave up and said we would have to stay until the water receded.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Are EngagedPrince William, heir to the throne of England, is engaged to Kate Middleton. They have tentatively set the date for next Spring or Summer.
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North Pole, AlaskaYes, Santa lives in Alaska!!
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Suu Kyi is Released in MyanmarSuu Kyi has been released in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. She had spent the last 7 1/2 years under house arrest.
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Mel Gibson's TroublesWho hasn't heard of Mel Gibson's recent problems with ex girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva? This whole episode in Mel's life has really taken some nasty turns.
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Traveling the Marine Highway of AlaskaOne of the most popular ways to see parts of Alaska is by traveling along the coast on the ferry.
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New Problems Develop from the BP Oil SpillScientists have discovered some new and troubling problems from the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill. It was recently reported that the spill could be responsible for nearby coral dying.
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Life in Alaska: Spring Craziness in the Last FrontierIt occurred to me that people in the lower 48 might not experience the same joy that Alaskans experience during the onset of Spring.
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Sarah Palin: PoisedSarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate in 2008 could be poised to run for the presidency in 2012.
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Bear Maulings in Anchorage: The Bloody Summer of 2008The summer of 2008 saw many bear attacks in the Greater Anchorage area. Some attacks were by Black Bears and some were by Grizzlies.
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Six Hundred Billion Dollars PrintedThe Federal Reserve, headed by Ben Bernanke, went back on its promise not to print more money.
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First Snowstorm for AnchorageA powerful snowstorm hit Anchorage and droped 7 to 8 inches of snow.
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Elegant Christmas Tree DecorationsThese decorations can be personalized with a name, initials and/or the year. These hand made and elegant Christmas balls make great gifts or you can keep them with the date and initials on them for your own children.
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Life Saving Technology in the Last FrontierTechnology in Alaska can save your life.
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Bullwinkle Came for ThanksgivingBullwinkle stopped and peered in at us.
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Beer Batter BreadEnjoy this easy and versatile bread. Make an onion/garlic bread or a sweet cinnamon bread.
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Seward, AlaskaSeward is a quaint town that sits right on the water of Cook Inlet of the Kenai Penisula. It is also a favorite stop for the tourists of the cruise lines. Seward is host to many events throughout the year that attracts tourists and locals.
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Update: Joe Miller Versus Lisa MurkowskiThe race for the republican seat in the senate if far from over.
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Enjoy All Alyeska Has to OfferAlyeska, Alaska is just 40 miles from Anchorage, located in the small town of Girdwood. It has plenty of attractions available year round.
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Creating Beautiful Christmas PresentsHere is a way to make beautiful presents and save some money.
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Earthquakes in AlaskaEarthquakes are plentiful in Alaska. There are over a million earthquakes every year, including those that can't be felt, around the world.
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Seal Your Leaky Windows in WinterThere is a simple and economic way to seal leaky windows in the harsh cold of winter. A common problem for those who live in the far north is leaky windows. It affects our heating bill, driving it up due to the warmth escaping through the leaks.
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Life in Alaska: Easter and the True Meaning of FastingWe were in the midst of Lent and both boys had asked me what I had given up. It opened the door for an honest discussion
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Life in Alaska: BlizzardI looked out the window and couldn't even see across the street. It was snowing outside and the wind was blowing at gale force
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Attractions of Talkeetna, AlaskaEnjoy a visit to this remote village and enjoy the many activities offered. Trout and Salmon fishing, flightseeing tours of Mt. McKinely aka Denali, trekking on glaciers, and viewing the Aurora Borealis are some of the popular attractions.
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Moose Encounters in AlaskaSimple tips to ensure an enjoyable experience encountering Alaskan moose.
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Life in Alaska: Driving LessonsIt wasn't long after the new year that the boys decided they wanted to learn to drive. Neither of them had been eager about driving. Now, suddenly they decided it was time to learn to drive.
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Life in Alaska: A Harry Potter's New YearSuddenly, I heard a sizzling sound, looked down at the plug just in time to see a flash of light. As I stood there wondering what had just happened a puff of dark smoke instantly formed and wafted up.
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Three Bears AlaskaThree Bears, Alaska offers plenty to do and see. It's located outside of Wasilla and only about 40 minutes from Anchorage. -
Life in Alaska: Celebrating ChristmasIt was an absolutely magical time of year. It was gently snowing everyday. Anchorage had been decked out with tons of lights for over a month.
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Life in Alaska: Earthquake!!!!We had an earthquake yesterday!!! I was lying on the couch enjoying a good book when I heard the weirdest noise.
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Life in Alaska: Bullwinkle Comes for ThanksgivingWe had house guests for Thanksgiving and a surprise visit from Bullwinkle the moose.
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Life in Alaska: Driving Cars or Sleds??Rolling stops and going through lights was a direct result of driving in the snow and ice.
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Life in Alaska: SlidingAs I was heading up the side street slowly making my way to the main road, a pick up truck came hurtling around the corner. He was going way to fast and started to slide.
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Life in Alaska: UnpreparedThis was potentially disastrous!! If the electricity stayed off we would need more wood and pronto. Thankfully, I had stored water in containers. But I was more worried about staying warm than I was starving to death or dying of thirst.
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Life in Alaska: BlackoutOur electric company had warned on the local news that there could be rolling blackouts. This was due to all the heaters or furnaces being on high to battle the cold.
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Life in Alaska: The Moose and IIt seemed like time stood still. The moose and I were staring at each other through the snow fall. The dogs were barking ferociously and lunging for this huge beast.
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Life in Alaska: Close EncountersI was warned when we first moved to Alaska that nature is beautiful but it also can kill you. I was learning that this fatal factor could be very insidious.
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Life in Alaska: The Dangers of Snowfall and Cold TemperaturesFinally in the first week of November we had snow fall. It was actually welcomed. Our poor tires were going to get ground down and have to be re-studded if we didn't get snow fall.
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Life in Alaska: HalloweenOnce we returned from Three Bears we knew that we would be settling in for the winter. It was already late September and still we had no snow. This was not completely out of the ordinary but was welcomed by most Alaskans.
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Life in Alaska: Finger LakeWe woke up bright and early. It was a glorious Autumn day with clear blue skies with temperatures in the 60's. After a great breakfast, coffee and dishes we headed over to Finger Lake and found a spot to park so it wasn't too far to walk.
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Life in Alaska: Eklutna LakeAfter our fishing, we returned home and tired but enthusiastic about our next adventure, where ever that was!! My birthday soon came up and instead of presents and the usual outing at a restaurant, I opted for an experience.
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Life in Alaska: Red Salmon FishingSalmon fishing is harder than many report. They are huge and plentiful but you must hook one to enjoy it for dinner.
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Life in Alaska: Spring and SummerThe changes in the Alaskan seasons are profound. One day there is still snow and the trees and bushes are dead. The next, they are all budding with new life and you have more light than you could ever want.
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Life in Alaska: After the EruptionWe made it through Mt. Redoubt's eruptions. It went on for weeks. But finally, her fury subsided. It was a welcome relief but now to the business of getting on with life.
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Life in Alaska: She BlowsMt. Redoubt blows her top. After waiting and wondering the volcano finally erupts. We were officially cut off from the rest of the world.
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Life in Alaska: Earthquake WarningsWe were facing many challenges during our first year in Alaska. Now, we had to contend with Mt. Redoubt erupting. Alaska is home to many active volcanoes.
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Life in Alaska: the Learning CurveOur victory over the elements was short lived. There were further problems with the cars and it was costing more money. With a lay-off being imminent this was another blow!!
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Climbing Flat TopHiking is a great and popular past time in Alaska. If your in the Anchorage area you must hike and summit Flat Top. The view is breath taking and will not disappoint. Some caution and preparation is advised.
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Praying the Promises of GodWhen you find yourself in a battle, regardless of whether you want it or not, don't forget that God promises us the victory. Have faith, endurance and pray God's promises
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Life in Alaska: The Alaskan SpiritLife in Alaska requires a lot, not the least of which is the spirit of cooperation. Alaskans are very friendly people. There are no qualms when it comes to helping each other out. The Alaskan spirit is one of peaceful co-habitation and helping hands.
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Whale Watching at Beluga PointYou may not actually see a whale. Just because you go out to the place where they are breaching doesn't mean that you'll see one. Repeatedly watching for them and patience is required. -
Life in Alaska: Thanksgiving, Christmas and a MooseThanksgiving and Christmas holidays have a magical quality in Alaska. Add to it my first moose encounter and the enchantment is complete.
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Life in Alaska: New Years BlastOver the Christmas holidays a cold snap settled in with temperatures dropping to 38 below zero. This was the coldest winter on record since 1942. New Years blasted us with both barrels, killing both are cars dead. They had frozen to death.
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Life in Alaska: An Early ChristmasExperiences that defined our new life in Alaska. It is the last "frontier" and many of my experiences after arriving helped to make that point with emphasis.
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Life in Alaska: Settling InGetting used to Alaska, the weather, driving conditions, and helping the dogs adjust to the bitter cold.
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Life in Alaska Southern Style: ArrivalWhat it is like to arrive in Alaska.
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Life in Alaska: ArrivalArriving in Alaska
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Tax AdviceOrganize your tax information.
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The Terrible TeensHighlights of the Plight of Teenagers
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Spirituality and FaithFaith is very important to God. It is also fragile and must be tended and watered continuously. This is an observation of the affects of technology on faith.