Whittier, Alaska

Whittier HarbourWhittier is a small fishing community hidden behind the mountains.  There is only one way in and out of this village and that is by a one-way tunnel that is shared by vehicles and the train.

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BarraksAt one time the village was a secret military base.  There is an old WWII army barracks that still remains.

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The Yupik Tradition

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Show Respect to others

Each person has a special gift

share what you have

Giving makes you richer

Know who you are

you are a reflection on your family

Accept what life brings

You cannot control many things

Have patience

some things cannot be rushed

Live carefully

What you do will come back to you

Take care of others

You cannot live without them

Honor your elder

They show you the way in life

Pray for guidance

Many things are not known

See connections

All things are related

Seward, Alaska

car mirrorI spent the last two days in Seward, Alaska.  When we arrived it was raining.  I jumped out of the car in between rain showers to take some pictures.

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Painted Driftwood

Painting driftwood is a fun summer project that is easy enough that kids will enjoy it too.  There isn’t much to it, and there is no right or wrong way to do it.  So, let your creativity run wild with this one.  If you feel like you would like some direction in doing this project at home, there are a number of tutorials that can be found on the internet.  These are some of my favorite pieces.  Maybe they will inspire you like like they have me.
il_570xN.352111341by Jessica Turnbow

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jesssticksJessica Turnbow, has a cute shop on Etsy where she sells her painted drift wood.