Wonders – Page 7

Drumming in Zimbabwe, Conversations in Alaska | 3 of 50

September 23, 2016September 25, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

A fella greeted me from behind the counter. He said “I can’t run the register but I can go ahead and make your food. What are you getting?” I don’t eat out much in Ketchikan[…]

Respect at the Clan House, Conversations in Alaska: 15 of 50

September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

Brie, Claire and I borrowed Ria’s car and drove to Saxman Native Village. Some googling will tell you that Saxman has authentic replicas of original totem poles, 25 in all, that help Ketchikan boast the totem[…]

Eagles & Hair Dye & Piercings Oh My | Conversations in Alaska, 20 of 50

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

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[…]

Job Prodigy on Dude Mountain | Conversations in Alaska 25 of 50

September 9, 2016September 10, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

We were still driving to Dude. I guess all the meaty conversation started in the car on the way there. “So Chaz, what do you do in Seattle?” I hate that question. I really hate to[…]

The Atlas and Dinner at the Mayor’s: Conversations in Alaska, 28 of 50

September 9, 2016September 9, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

We started clearing the table of all the food we didn’t eat! Left over muscles with bacon and oranges, three salads (we brought one), rice, fried chick peas.. Joe left to pick up his son at[…]

Strangers with Candy: Conversations in Alaska, 32 of 50

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

I walked into the hospital room, expecting anything but not really sure. My friend intro’d: “Natalie is here because she’s been in a similar situation before.” I looked at her son. He sat in the[…]

8 Years in 2 Hours: Conversations in Alaska, 31 of 50

September 7, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

We went on a walk along Tongass Avenue, following the water, and chatted about all matter of personal interest from college to family to exes to currents (men) to plans to grief. You see, I[…]

“Boss,” Conversations in Alaska: 33 of 50

September 7, 2016September 9, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

I will offer the surgeon general warning that this post was difficult to write. It will not be easy to read. I want to share it to honor the bravery of my boss, who is[…]

Somehow, I want to pray.

August 31, 2016September 1, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

I have been feeling led to pray, but most of what I want to say is not about prayer at all. What I want to say is about assumptions and perceptions about religion and religious[…]

The Rainforest & My Greatest Fear

August 27, 2016August 28, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

Tonight as I sat at the airport to do a pick-up, the day was at it’s most gorgeous. I forgot my phone at home so I couldn’t capture it and I’m glad I couldn’t. Just[…]