Celebrating Easter: No Ravens Allowed

On this Easter Sunday, children and the young at heart all across the nation are hunting Easter eggs. In Alaska, those who do so face stiff competition from ravens!

Easter eggs naturally dyed with alder bark, red cabbage, beet and others (Photo: Michelle Zeiger)

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Meet The Rest of the Family: Our Cats

While I’ve alluded to them in the past, I’ve never properly introduced you to two important family members: our cats, Lissa and Spice. These two pampered, silly girls aren’t very valuable to the homestead, but the love, companionship, and entertainment they provide us are invaluable.

Spice (top) and Lissa (bottom) (Photo: Aly Zeiger).

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