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Tag Archives: Alaska
Denali. Twenty. Thirteen. Committed.
Most of last Autumn, as the holidays approached and I braced myself for the floodgates of grief to open, I felt lost. I was utterly confused. The mercury retrograde in November spanked my hind quarters. I had no idea where I was going or what the next right thing to… Read On
Posted in Peaks
Tagged Alaska, Colorado, Denali, Montrose, mountaineering, Mt. McKinley, personal training, reiki, Roy Alfonso
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Master Cleanse Day 3: Update from Bozeman, Montana
WARNING: there is a lot of “jello cam” effect from the action cam sitting on the dash. It was a bumpy Montana road, and couldn’t be avoided. Hope you can enjoy the show anyway! Lots of great stuff: wildlife, poops, dreams, Dr. Wayne Dyer, and more!
Posted in Food, Inspiration
Tagged Alaska, anger, bumbler, chicago, Dr. Wayne Dyer, elk, Grandma, Master Cleanse, Montana, opportunities, pickup, roadtrip, romantic relationships, snow, snowstorms, space cadet, stomach cancer, wildlife
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Fast Times at Hooper Bay – Part 2
Unexpected Forerunner When searching for interviews, much to my surprise, I was told of another lady who had come to Hooper Bay several years back to film a documentary also, which was released in 2010. It’s called The Yu’pik Way by a gal named Beth Edwards. I heard all sorts of stories… Read On
Fast Times at Hooper Bay – Part 1
Getting back to my Hooper Bay Experience two weeks ago, it was too short a time spent there to really get the full gist of the community. But several things popped out at me… Beautiful Swampland I heard so much about how the communities on the Yukon-Kuskokwim river deltas were… Read On
Posted in People
Tagged Alaska, community, floods, Hooper Bay, marsh, nature, swamp, youth
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Revised Point Hope video – 25Oct11
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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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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