Wanted to run a medium fast 4-5 miler today so I hit the Tonsina Trail. I expected it to be slick; parts of it run through the middle of a stream bed (yeah, through the middle–that’s how trails are up here). But once through that, it usually evens out. Today it didn’t. I had on […]

Took a short 4-mile run along the bay today, right at twilight. Oh, those blues! I can’t get enough of the blue shadows. I swear, it really does something to me. Sometimes when I’m holed up in the house writing, which I’ve been doing too much of lately, I become a little depressed, a little hard […]

Yeah, you know you wanna do it, right? Great photo, huh? I didn’t take it. It’s by Ron Niebrugge. It’s time to register for one of the most grueling and glorious races in Alaska. Mount Marathon racers and wannabes must apply for a lottery spot before midnight March 31. Cost is $25 for junior racers […]

Okay, sometimes I do bitch about my job, but being a small town Alaska journalist has it perks. Such as when I get to sightsee in a flight plane or take boat rides to see sea lions or snag free kayaking lessons. Today was one of those “perk” days when I got to shoot and interview some […]

Oh man, it’s Thursday night and I’m just getting around to blogging for the week (bad, bad, blogger, Cinthia!). It’s been a bit hectic around here. That’s a lie. It’s been very calm. I’ve been writing like mad, writing for hours and hours, barely sleeping, eating too much one day and hardly anything the next. […]

Not sure if anyone else has blogged about this yet, I’ve been a bit out of the loop today. But my sister sent me an email that there was a sale on running skirts (I’m totally buying matching skirts for the next time we race together) and had to share Check it out on at […]

Am I a wimp or is it just too cold to run outside today? Hate the idea of the treadmill but I swear, just walked the dog (she’s well enough to take short walks–yay!) and man, that wind. It’s -3 right now at my house. Here’s the forecast: Sunny. Highs zero to 10 below except […]

We have had sun for almost two weeks straight, which must be a record for anywhere in Alaska. I am totally loving it. From inside the house, it feels as if I’m back in Arizona. Until I step outside and it’s 4 degrees, as it was this morning. But one can always dream. And the […]

Oh, yes I did. The whole damned thing.

The girl is seriously grooving. Wish the vet would have given me a shot in the butt, too. I could use a little medicated high right now. Guess what I had to do? As the editor of town’s only newspaper, I write up the police report each week. Usually I enjoy doing this, because some of […]