Monthly Archives: October 2010

What Is Scary?

I’ve been thinking a lot about the nature of fear lately, for two reasons. First, my short story collection, Shy Ghosts Dancing: Dark Tales from Southeast Alaska will soon be released. Second, in the Halloween season my thoughts tend toward … Continue reading

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For Alaska Day: A “Real” Russian Tea Recipe Finally Surfaces

Today is Alaska Day! If you’ve followed this blog through the past year, you may have sensed a certain obsession on my part when it comes to Russian Tea, a traditional drink in my family that we enjoy most often … Continue reading

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