They will let any vehicle cruise around here during the winter. If I was a betting person and it was … More
Category: Interesting Stuff
622-Santa
Spotted Santa at the Iditarod race and had to take his picture. He told me Mrs. Claus let him out … More
621-Iditarod 2010 – Anchorage, AK
In the early 1920’s, settlers had come to Alaska following a gold strike. They traveled by boat to the coastal … More
620-Real Alaskans
At the Iditarod race I spotted a couple of real Alaskan families out with their kids. It doesn’t get anymore … More
619-Muffin Top – Anchorage, AK
Only in Alaska would they have a contest like this for women. It reminds me of that old nasty joke: … More
618-Drunk As A Skunk For Jesus – Anchorage, AK
This guy and some of his Holy Ghost Riders crew are always out stumbling around on the streets preaching for … More
617-Dog Sledding Racing – Anchorage, AK
Every year during the Fur Rondy event in Anchorage has a three-day sprint dog sled race. It’s a 20 mile … More
615-Sitting Dog
Saw this dog in the Costco parking lot waiting for it’s master. No dog should sit this way. You trimmed off … More
600-The Duel – Anchorage, AK
In the 1971 movie “The Duel” with Dennis Weaver and directer by Steven Spielberg, an evil truck attempts to kill … More
599-Winter – Anchorage, AK
Yes it’s still winter in Alaska. Here are a few shots of the mountains and the beasts that trudge through … More
571-Blond, James Blond
Okay, had a gig directing a choir and I needed to wear my tux. Any questions?
570-Hoar Frost – Anchorage, AK
Alaska sees a lot of different types of weather but Hoar Frost is one of the rare ones. This winter … More
568-Biz Plan Winners – Anchorage, AK
The Alaska Business Plan Competition is held annually at the end of December. This last competition my students took 1st, … More
561-Chunks – Anchorage, AK
I don’t know what this means but saw it on a car in Anchorage, AK. Is chocolate one of the … More
560-Snow – Anchorage, AK
Winter is now on the way. This is the “termination dust” that is the harbinger of winter. This means that … More
559-Fool – Anchorage, AK
I bet this person has a first edition of Sarah Palin’s new book. Going Rogue.
558-Save Our Seas – Homer, AK
While Janine and I were in Homer, AK we participated in the Save our Seas boat ensemble and photo shoot. … More
557-Slimed – Homer, AK
Saw this sign in Homer. Don’t know what this means, but it sounds kind of funky. Is this a good … More
556-salty Dawg Saloon – Homer, AK
Visited the Salty Dawg Saloon in Homer, AK to check out if the dollar my son and I stuck to … More
553-Fishing in Alaska
Alaska is one of the best fishing destinations in the world. I have been fishing a few times but have … More
545-McCarthy, AK
McCarthy, AK is in the middle of nowhere. It is accessed by the outsiders via a foot and 4-wheeler bridge … More
544-Taste the Lord – McCarthy, AK
I have finally found where Tom Waits got his inspiration for his song Chocolate Jesus. It is from this little … More
543-Kennecott Glacier Hiking – McCarthy,AK
My son Chris and I went on an all-day glacier hike on the Kennecott Glacier at McCarthy, AK. It just … More
542-Mining – Kennecott, AK
The Kennicott copper mine near McCarthy, AK was a very productive mine from 1910 to 1938. It produced over $200 … More
539-Heading Back From McCarthy, AK
A few photos on the way home from our glacier adventure.
537-Building Art – Anchorage, AK
Saw this cool reflection from a parking structure in a glass building in Anchorage, AK.
517-Billboards – Hollywood, CA
Alaska has a law against billboards. From the view along Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, you can see the wisdom in … More
517-Airport – Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK is one of the busiest cargo hubs in the world. Every UPS and FedEx plane arriving in the … More
513-Only In Alaska
I have found where the GEICO cavemen live during the summer. They are in Alaska driving monsters trucks on city … More
512-Paragliding – Girdwood, AK
Went paragliding at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, AK. It’s the big ski resort during the winter with a great mountain. … More