Monthly Archives: February 2019

A Snowy Optical Illusion

For me, life in Alaska (41 years total now, as of February 12th!) has largely featured optical illusions. I am constantly confounded by looking around me and seeing things that don’t make sense. Indeed, I made that the theme of … Continue reading

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When the Tide is Up, Go Kayaking

Last Friday I was ready to come home, but the tide was too high to cross the bay by foot. My town errands were done and the sun shone brilliantly on the new snow. Prepared to walk around the top … Continue reading

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