“Go Dog Go”
One of my favorite books is “Go Dog Go” by P.D. Eastman. A children’s book, it has marvelous illustrations of comic-character dogs exhibiting all kinds...
The Beatles got it right
After several days of rain, Saturday, Jan. 6 dawned with streaks of pink clouds amidst a blue sky. Wearing hiking boots equipped with “buds,”...
A New Year’s resolution: Civility
Long ago, a young George Washington penned an obscure set of guidelines titled “Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation.” How I...
A Christmas Tradition
Christmas is much about traditions, and as families gather to celebrate, these memorable practices are part of what makes the holidays so special. Often, something...
Whitshed or Whiteshed
In 1912 the U.S. Navy built a pair of 200-foot radio communication towers at a place named in various documents as Point Whitshed or...
History of slough names on the Copper River Delta
The names of sloughs and other key features of the Copper River Delta fall into four broad categories: names which contain Eyak, Chugach, and...
Volunteers improve ski area trails
Every year the chair lift at the Mt. Eyak ski area goes through a variety of safety protocols, including a load test. Basically, this means...
Just where is Pea Doll?
Ask any gill netter and they can tell you exactly where “pea doll” is. Ask a newcomer, and they may perhaps, justifiably, scratch their...
Photo finish: local photography legend retires.
When thinking of marvelous photos of Cordova, one name immediately comes to mind - David Little.Through the lens of his camera, he has provided...
Crane of a different sort
Just as thousands of shorebirds banking in formation are a sure sign of spring, massive “V’s” of crane passing overhead are a harbinger of...
