A hefty winter storm hitting the Southeast Alaska panhandle has left me a “winter widower” for the time being.
Currently, high tide hits the bay in the morning, meaning that Michelle would have to leave the house before 6:00 a.m. to cross ahead of the high. Normally, this is just an inconvenience, but when snow accumulates quickly, she would need to creep to town on unplowed roads, or wait for the state snow plows to come through. Continue reading
In the cooler part of the year, we rely heavily on shearling boots to keep our feet warm around the house without having to wear outdoor shoes.
If you’ve ever tried them, you know how warm shearling footwear can be—at first. After the first winter or so, they seem to lose their warming capabilities; your feet don’t stay as warm as they used to. Is it time to get a new pair? No! Revive your shearling footwear yourself, and add years to each pair’s use! Continue reading
