Auld Acquaintances Never Forgotten

Auld Acquaintances Never Forgotten

Every successful person I know has given credit for that success to a mentor. The few successful people I know lacking a mentor always say the lack of one delayed or detoured their careers. Today, young men and women seek inspiration from seasoned pros in business,...
The One That Got Away (Thank Goodness)

The One That Got Away (Thank Goodness)

My switch to Alaska citizen is complete. I have an Alaska voting card. I’m paying Alaska property taxes. My vehicles have Alaska brown bear license plates. But most important, I qualified with Alaska DNR (at my advanced age) for an Alaska fishing, hunting, and...
Stephen King couldn’t make this up

Stephen King couldn’t make this up

Edith Mae Grinstead was born Dec. 21, 1896, in Tipton to high school custodian John Franklin Grinstead and his wife Mary.  At 17, she married farmer Walter W. Kritsch in 1914. One of Walter’s best friends was William Ray Dawson. Dawson was born July 21, 1893.  William...
Harter Park, the Union City, Indiana gem

Harter Park, the Union City, Indiana gem

A trick knee limited me to treadmill and indoor walks this winter. But as March temperatures in Fairbanks finally hit a walkable 30 degrees, I’m itching to hit the trails and parks here in Alaska’s Interior. One of my favorite parks in the world is Harter Park in...