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Misty Morning Solitude

Day three in Ninilchik began with an early morning walk along a mist-enshrouded shoreline. It had looked chilly from inside my RV, but only warm, moist air met my face as we ventured out for Ronni’s morning ablutions. Our morning had started earlier than I had hoped, not due to rowdy RVers this time, butContinue reading “Misty Morning Solitude”

Seaside Respite

“Take me to the beach”, my soul cried. I started packing. Two days later, I found myself listening to the combination of a light breeze rustling through tall sea grass and the rhythmic thrum of Cook Inlet, as small but powerful waves caressed the sand in an endless dance. After setting up camp and takingContinue reading “Seaside Respite”

For the Love of Dragonflies

I was so relieved to see the first squadrons of long-awaited, iridescent-winged dragonflies descend upon our homestead two weeks ago. What a welcome sight. This has been an unfortunately cool, wet summer so far, broken up by barely enough sunny afternoons to keep us Alaskans hoping for a few more. Because of all the rain,Continue reading “For the Love of Dragonflies”

A REALLY Short Trip

Sometimes, if you are lucky, you can find a mesmerizing new view, relax in your RV in a wonderfully peaceful, shady glen … Without ever leaving your own driveway. Yep, I’m boondocking midway down our long, shady driveway today. Admittedly, if I’m still here by evening, I’ll likely be put upon by mosquitoes, but that’sContinue reading “A REALLY Short Trip”