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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Revised Point Hope video – 25Oct11
Finally found time to include the feedback I received on the first combo interview video on Point Hope. Let me know what you think of this newer version. Added some background on the village, and cleaned up the sound. Hope you enjoy it!
Posted in Inspiration, Interviews, People
Tagged Alaska, alcohol, Beluga, berry picking, Bowhead, cultural identity, filmmaking, hope, hunting, Inupiaq, native culture, North Slope Borough, Point Hope, sexual predation, Stanford, whaling
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Mountain Madness
Well, the time has come to get clean on the reality of my climbs, folks. Aw, geez – how do I say this? I want to climb, I really do! But two factors are making it really hard to commit: money & money. I simply don’t have $6k+ to climb… Read On
Posted in Inspiration, Nature, Peaks
Tagged Baker, brother, cancer, Denali, Hood, memorial, motivation, mountaineering, South America, summit, teamwork
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Interview Learnings
Many of you have been following my blog, and so understand how deeply enriching it has been to film the incredibly generous volunteers for this project. Their willingness to get vulnerable on camera has blown me away. The interviews inspire me to keep going on days when I feel lonely, wiped… Read On
Posted in Inspiration, People
Tagged Alaska, gratitude, grief, hope, humble, interviewees, overcoming hardship
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The Skinny on Alaska Bush Airlines
So far, I’ve spent approximately $2500 in airline tickets ALONE, and only explored 6 villages in Western Alaska. Although only 2 villages are left on my list that are non-serviceable by ferry, the Winter ferry service may change that. Like anything, not all bush airlines are created equally. But, in… Read On
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Alaska, Alaska Airlines, Bering Air, bush pilot, bush plane, Era Alaska, expensive airline tickets, Grant Aviation, monopoly, Pen Air, remote, villages
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SpokenCoast Theme: Finding meaning in one’s life
Hooray! Here it is! The “Viktor Frankl” post. It gives me a special thrill because I like that Viktor is spelled with a “k”. Gives off a Transylvanian vibe… Drive Out Fear It’s one of the “14 Points of Quality” by Dr. Edwards Deming. In a recent interview by Meghan Ward… Read On
Posted in Inspiration
Tagged 14 Points of Quality, academia, Alaska, Auschwitz, being present, concentration camp, Dr. Edwards Deming, fear, freedom, God, Holocaust, Hooper Bay, life, love, Man's Search For Meaning, suffering, Viktor Frankl
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Quick Unalakleet Update
Dear SpokenCoast Friends, Family, & Followers, Just a quick note to let you know I’m doing swell. I haven’t gotten to the “Viktor Frankl” post yet, but it will happen soon. I promise. How are things on your side? How are your kids? Your jobs? Your access to the natural… Read On
Posted in Inspiration, People
Tagged Alaska, bible, Buddhism, Christianity, God, healing, interviews, love, self-love, spirituality, transformation, Unalakleet
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Nome Is Where The Heart Is
This post was written back on September 29th. Due to the intensely personal nature of the content, it took me several days of consultation & editing to decide on the final piece. Thanks for your patience & understanding. These last 2 weeks in Nome, AK have been really special, in… Read On
Posted in Inspiration, People
Tagged Alaska, being present, escapism, interviews, love, Nome, obsession, self-love, spirituality, suffering, weather
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