I became addicted at a young age. My next door neighbor growing up was an addict, and his addiction became mine. My first set to support my addiction was rescued by my brother from a trashcan on Main Street in the small town we grew up in. My addiction was golf. I studied it, insideContinue reading “Tees”
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Weekend 8/18
Alaska State Fair time again! Giant veggies . . . . . . and reindeer to pet! The Alaska State Fair in Palmer, AK is one of our favorite excursions. Here’s hoping you have the chance to enjoy your state fair! ~Steven and Natalie
Travel Connections
Stepping into the airport headed to a new place, I’m amazed at the things I see and the possible people I could meet. Scanning the crowd, I wait for my boarding call. Each traveler in the boarding area has a story: the person catnapping after multiple hours and flights; the family with two small childrenContinue reading “Travel Connections”
Adventures
We are traveling this week and will be back soon! Be sure to subscribe and check back to hear about our adventures . . . Hope your summer is filled with many new experiences! Steven and Natalie
Every Tiny Joy
What happens if you start pretending that every tiny joy in life is straight from God? Be it a break in the clouds on a stormy day or waking up refreshed from a peaceful night’s sleep. What if you begin thanking God for the tiny things and pretending that they’re all whispers from Him? MaybeContinue reading “Every Tiny Joy”
Weekend 7/29
contrail: /käntrāl/ a trail of condensed water from an aircraft or rocket at high altitude, seen as a white streak against the sky. In the North, we often have the chance to view Transpacific flights from North America to Asia. This flight is going from Chicago to Tokyo. Have a great weekend, wherever you’re going!Continue reading “Weekend 7/29”
Painted Stories
This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. “Blessed Assurance”, Fanny Crosby God is the ultimate artist storyteller. This is especially true in the way He paints life stories:Continue reading “Painted Stories”
Historic Chapel
This picture is from a very old slide (circa 1950) in SEND North’s archives. This log chapel, since named Chapel on the Hill, was built by hand in Copper Center, AK in the early 1940s and served at the time as the only church in the Copper River Valley. Though no longer in use, it stillContinue reading “Historic Chapel”
Fireweed (hope)
Fireweed grows where the charred branches still lie, and the soil still smells of smoke. The earth around it colorless and bleak, it stands as a beacon of hope, a vibrant pink and green floodlight in the midst of a bleak and scarred landscape. The fire killed and burned the color. But the fireweed grewContinue reading “Fireweed (hope)”
Weekend 7/15
I part the out thrusting branches and come in beneath the blessed and the blessing trees. “Woods” ~Wendell Berry Our walk in the woods . . . Happy Weekend! ~Steven and Natalie
The Alaska Rules of Camping
Our family just got back from our Annual Family Camping Trip. I must say it is one of the things I look forward to most each summer. In 10+ years of making our pilgrimage into the woods for some summertime R&R, we have learned a few tricks and set a few family camping rules: TentContinue reading “The Alaska Rules of Camping”
Drive On – There’s a Rest Stop Soon
Life is a journey. We’re all on one, trying to get from Point A to Point B, in the most efficient way possible. And as with all journeys, we’ll experience a few unexpected stops along the way. An empty tank of gas. A flat tire. A bout with car sickness. We may run out ofContinue reading “Drive On – There’s a Rest Stop Soon”
Holiday Weekend 7/1
A moose was born in our neighborhood this week – what a cutie! Mom was pretty protective of him . . . After a couple of days, they were on their way to a more secluded location! Hoping you have a great holiday weekend – Happy Fourth!!! ~Steven and Natalie
30 Years and 4000 Miles Later
On November 16, 1986, my dad took me to see the Atlanta Falcons play the reigning Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta. I remember the excitement of that day like no other. But one thing stood out as we drove through a rough area of the big city. I sawContinue reading “30 Years and 4000 Miles Later”
Weekend 6/24
Salmon fishing on the Knik River near Butte, AK Here’s to a great weekend of successful casting! ~Steven and Natalie
Interview: Open Doors of Opportunity
We’ve known Paul and Marcia for the last decade. They have volunteered with SEND North in numerous capacities over the years, most recently as hosts at the SEND North Anchorage guesthouse. And while I’ve met many people over the years with a heart for ministry and service, I’ve not met anyone with larger hearts than theirs.Continue reading “Interview: Open Doors of Opportunity”
Anchorage: Best Eateries and Parks
Travel in Alaska, in our opinion, should ALWAYS include the Interior. The scenery is breathtaking and the grandeur almost impossible to comprehend. Should you find yourself passing through Anchorage during your trip, we’d offer these as our top picks for places to eat and relax. Eating Breakfast: Snow City Cafe downtown. We love the food, the vibe,Continue reading “Anchorage: Best Eateries and Parks”
John Muir’s Alaska
“When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.” Travels in Alaska by John Muir, 1915 River view from the Copper River Valley (6/14/2016) AnContinue reading “John Muir’s Alaska”