September 1st rolled around and you could feel it in the air: realization, regret. It’s winding down and the excursions you hoped to take, the hike you were supposed to do and the post you[…]
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Category: Conversations in Alaska
“If you’re going to be in Madison..” Conversations in Alaska, 6 of 50
First there is the September Regret, when you realize you can’t do everything you wanted and maybe you just started doing some things you just learned you really should have done all along! And the[…]
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Nana’s Ring, Conversations in Alaska: 11 of 50
“Okay Natalie” Aunt Sherri says as she flits around the hotel room in her pajama suit, juggling four things at a time like she’s rushed but can’t decide which thing to do first. She randomly interjects:[…]
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2nd Intro Peace Corps Phone Call | Conversations in Alaska, 12 of 50
“What is one thing you wish you’d done before you left the States?” “Honestly, this might sound a little odd but I wish I’d taken a bath. That’s a luxury I miss.” “I couldn’t get[…]
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“This place is a vortex” Conversations in Alaska, 14 of 50
There’s a kid who works at the Doughnut shop/catch-all kiosk in the center of Salmon Landing, first floor. I think he’s there in the afternoons, as I scoot by with a cart full of salmonberry[…]
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Bear, Conversations in Alaska: 16 of 50
JT comes in from his tri-nightly cigarette break. He is in his 40s, originally from Kodiak, wears house slippers and keeps to himself usually. When he walks in the door, he faintly whistles through his[…]
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“The Goods Are Odd but the Odds are Good” Conversations in Alaska, 17 of 50
I meet Molly at Fat Stan’s. I don’t really know her that well, but I remember when we first met on the Nona. I got picked up from the airport on a boat. Still a[…]
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“Tell the Lady with the Bird..” Conversations in Alaska, 18 of 50
We finished loading the tour. I was at 2, in front of the Volendam, directing folks to 3. Merek was at Sockeye Sams with the flag, intercepting guests from 4 and 2 and sending them[…]
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The Statue, Conversations in Alaska 19 of 50
It’s the beginning of season, early May. I’m still getting to know everyone and vice versa. I’m helping set up for the first ADC (Alaska Dream Cruise). I definitely don’t understand what my job is[…]
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Eagles & Hair Dye & Piercings Oh My | Conversations in Alaska, 20 of 50
Ria dyed my hair, dying it for the first time ever!, and she told me she wanted to pierce her ear. going to pierce her ear. It’s the outer part. If your ear were a[…]
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