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Conversations in Alaska: “We saw where the glaciers used to be” 42 of 50

August 10, 2016August 10, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

A wandering soul read my sign and said “Oysterman?” I laughed, dismissively. “Yep.” He said “Sounds like a super hero.” And a few minutes later he said “Have fun with the super hero” and walked[…]

Conversations in Alaska: “We saw each other from across the room,” 43 of 50

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

“So how did you meet your girlfriend?” “Oh my gosh, I haven’t told you this story?” “I’m sure I’ve told you this story. Okay well forgive me if you have, you need to tell me[…]

Conversations in Alaska: “Sometimes I forget we are really weird” 46 of 50

July 30, 2016July 31, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

I went to a friend’s house after rehearsal (this was weeks ago), July 20th. I needed to pick up fish to overnight ship to my dad, because we caught it on a fishing trip during[…]

Crash and Grab vol. 2 | Returning Home and Coming Back to Un-Home

July 5, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

From: Into the Woods The Musical There are Giants in the sky! There are big tall terrible Giants in the sky! When you’re way up high And you look below At the world you left[…]

The Love Museum, The River of Life | Unpeeling in a New Place (& Salmon Spawning)

June 29, 2016June 29, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

On a rainy afternoon when you are standing in your galley kitchen with your new roommates, coworkers and friends (three in one), you can take the time to chat about pleasantries, or go over[…]

The Party | Tales of a Small Town

June 11, 2016August 28, 2016 First Person ForeignMen

There aren’t many ways to tell this story without it sounding like a cautionary tale. Perhaps it is, only time will tell. Going back in time Circa May 6, 2016 on a boat called the[…]

The Dock | A Day in the Life of a Well-Oiled Job

June 11, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

By week three, I was familiar with the ins and outs of the Dock Job. All things considered, it is a very cush job. Not to mention, I really like it! Even on days when[…]

The Dock | My Job on Land in Ketchikan

May 13, 2016May 15, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

The Dock: The tourists are bobbing through this town like apples in a barrel of water. They want to know where the nearest Starbucks is, the post office, the Chinese restaurant, and the Diamond Shop.[…]

The Apartment | My Digs in Alaska

May 13, 2016May 15, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

On Sunday May 8 (my first day off at my new job) I moved into apartment housing and when I look out my window I can see a boat, mailboxes and trees. Old boats are[…]

Customer Service and Flukes | Day 7 of Training

May 3, 2016May 3, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

a post I wrote for facebook, but did not post: Blow up T-rex, I’m not excited about you. While we’re on the subject of blowing things up, I’m not living the dream life, I am[…]