Category Archives: Just For Fun

Nothing earth-shaking or life-changing, just things we think about now and then . . . .

“Pioneer Night”: Making Conservation and Emergency Preparedness Fun

The content you’re looking for is no longer here. We’re finally beginning to shut this blog down, to remove old content. The essay formerly found here has been incorporated in two of our publications. This article has been edited into … Continue reading

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The Secret of Russian Tea

It’s the time of year for hot beverages! Especially in October, particularly around Alaska Day, I like to turn to an old family staple, Russian tea. We learned of Russian tea shortly after my family moved to Sitka, Alaska when … Continue reading

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